Dernancourt School

                            CANTEEN CLOSED WEEK 10 - NO QKR ORDERS OR COUNTER SALES DURING WEEK 10.

What a difference the mural and updated line marking make to our primary asphalt area. It has certainly lifted and brightened this space. The mural was painted over a period of 3 weeks, with students being able to watch and ask questions last Friday. A very exciting time for all. Special thanks to our SRC, their fundraising efforts including collecting 10c recyclable cans and bottles has helped to fund the project. Thanks all for your patience while the asphalt was unavailable.

After the assembly last week, Jane our PCW, in conjunction with our Parent Association held a morning tea for parents and families. It was lovely to spend time chatting to families over a cup of tea and some delicious snacks. Thanks to all who were able to come along.

Today we welcomed our midyear intake receptions to their first transition visit to school. This year we are welcoming 20 new students who will be joining J2 and J4. A fun morning was had by all, even though there were some nerves and lots of excitement. The visit was paired with a parent meeting for our new families, where we were able to share information about our beautiful school and answer their questions. We look forward to two more transition visits this term prior to the new students joining us officially at the start of Term 3.

Our butterfly garden is again creating much excitement across the school at the moment. The caterpillars that have been hiding in their chrysalis over the last few weeks have started to emerge as butterflies. It has been lovely to see families in the garden before and after school, and classes watching the changes as they happen.

You may have seen a ‘save the date’ come out via Audiri for a Movie Night Fundraiser to be held by the school. We are looking forward to the evening on Friday June 27 in our school gym. We used last years funds to purchase the new projector screen and other IT equipment for the gym, this year, monies raised will go towards our much anticipated playground upgrade.

There have been an increased number of students and staff with the usual winter illnesses at the moment.  Students are being reminded to wash their hands often and to use a tissue when needed.  This means that there have been a higher number of students absent from school and an increased number of relief staff in classrooms.  I am hoping the long weekend provides people with the opportunity to rest and get better.

I hope you all enjoy the long weekend with your families.

EVERY DAY COUNTS! Missed school adds up to a lot of missed education. Attendance rates since Covid times have not yet recovered to pre Covid (normal) rates across South Australia. We are working to have children at school every day. Every day matters. Please let the school know via the Audiri app, a phone call or Seesaw message if your child needs to be away and if it is for sickness or for family reason. All unexplained absences require follow up by teacher/school. An exemption signed by the Principal is required for family holidays of 3 or more days. Every day counts!

On Monday 26th May, students painted rocks using the Aboriginal dot painting method. The painting was linked in with the 'stones' story.

In Week 5, our school acknowledged National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week. Our school recognises the importance of connecting with our Aboriginal community and values learning together to deepen our understanding and respect for diverse cultures. Children learned about the significance of National Sorry Day through the story titled Stories for Simon, A Tale of Friendship and Reconciliation by Lisa Miranda Sarzin, as well as participating in rock dot painting and Dreamtime story activities.

Congratulations to the following students who have completed the 2025 Premier's Reading Challenge.

J7    Leon, Nikshit, Emma, Amal & Olivia   

P2    Yuki

P4    Paige, Fiston, Lucas, Vincent, Joshua, Magnus, Madaline, Emery, Chloe, Maggie-Rose, Mahad, Zayn, Veronica, Zimal, Charlotte, Predestine, George, Charlotte, Rayana, Vedh, Inayat & Naman

P7    Ryder, Ananya, Emma, Hazelprit & Zarwa

P10    Muhammad, Eeshan, Kayode, Mikayla, Akshari & Mihinula

P12    Francesko

P14    Thomas

The following students received class assembly awards at the assembly in week 5. The award was presented for "Confidence".

Our garden club members for Week 4 were Milli J4, Oscar J5, Meher J2, Araina P8 and Dino P14. We watered the flowers planted by the previous garden club group, which are now blooming beautifully and bringing vibrant colour to the entrance of the school. In one of our raised garden beds, we cleared out weeds and removed dead flowers to make room for something new. With the soil refreshed, we planted lettuce and are looking forward to watching it grow.

Term 1 - 2025 Crossing Monitors