Dernancourt School

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

Friday	June 27th	Movie Night	Whole School
Thursday	September 4th	Pupil Free Day	Whole School
Friday	September 5th	School Closure Day	Whole School
Friday	November 7th	Pupil Free Day	Whole School
Tuesday	2nd December	End of Year Concert	Whole School
Tuesday	9th December	Year 6 Graduation	Year 6 families

Our school values are a big part of our whole school culture at Dernancourt School. They provide a framework for decision making and behaviour and help us to provide consistency in our actions. Most importantly, our values reflect the identity and uniqueness of our school. Our current school values are commitment, confidence, cooperation and respect. A question we have begun to ask our staff and students is: Are our values still reflective of our aspirations for our students and our school culture?

Over the past two terms, staff and students have been working together to discuss our school values. Classes have been working on this in their rooms and staff have had input during meetings and conversations. What we are discovering is that there is a need to update our values. We have begun collating values from conversations had with staff, students and governing council and our next step is to gather feedback from the whole school community. We are still working out the best way to do this, and will share more information with you all next term.

Holidays are fast approaching, with only one week left of the school term. We have some electrical works happening in the primary building over the break, with the upgrade of our switch boards. The office will be closed during the second week of the break to allow for the work to happen.

In weeks 1-5 of Term 3, Sophie Green, the P10 teacher will be taking leave. We wish her well on her travels. We welcome Janine Preece, who will be joining our team in P10 during this time.

Today, our term 3 receptions had their final visit before beginning ‘the real thing’ on the first day of next term. It has been wonderful to watch the children’s confidence grow each week.

Special thanks to the fundraising committee for organising the movie night tonight. The night has been planned for and organised by our wonderful group of parent volunteers, with all money raised going towards our playground upgrade. Thank you!

Julie

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!

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

J5    Fatemeh, Harry, Caelan, Libby, Immy, Ayana, Robbie, Eesa, Oscar, Lia, Kamal, Jaylen, Ollie, Raffy, Manya, Lucas, Hamish, Isla, Swasa, Parker, Charlie T, Aradhya, Charlie W, Ellyana

J7    Hareem

P2    Ania, Delilah & Monique

P3    Jasmine

P7    Lachlan, Aurelia, Aurora, Kit, Kate & Orion

P10    Tyler, Lucas, Holly, Aiza, Cameron, James, Reet, Marcello, Sophia, Kai, Ella, Sabby, Mitchell, Mia & Shlok

P12    Brooklyn, Japjot, Lynton, Oliver, Mia & Abby

P14    Lincoln, Sahar, Finn, Sargun & Oneli

Term 2 - 2025 Crossing Monitors

Week 10

James (P14)

Charlize (P14)

Will (P14)

Term 3 - 2025 Crossing Monitors

Week 1	Belle (P12)	Oliver (P12)	Abby (P12)
Week 2	Akshari (P10)	Ella (P10)	Mikayla (P10)
Week 3	Aarav (P8)	Kashvi (P8)	Ella (P14)

STEM Incursions | Learn With Bricks | Adelaide

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These school holidays we are offering Lego Car Robotics workshops at the National Motor Museum and they are available FREE with Museum admission. We are partnering with Learn With Bricks to provide these engaging Lego sessions which will promote exploration, discovery, creativity and confidence.

In these hands-on sessions, students will build and program their own machines and robots while exploring the basics of coding. Through interactive challenges, we’ll investigate how to control our creations using simple code, and bring them to life with sounds, lights, and sensors. Perfect for curious minds ready to discover the power of technology and creative problem-solving!

 

Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years

Bookings are essential to secure your spot.

Two session times are available:

Date: Tuesday 15/07/25

Session 1 11:00am – 12:00pm

Session 2 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Purchase of a $9.00 child admission ticket per participant will confirm your booking. This includes entry to National Motor Museum.

Please note adult tickets can be purchased on the day upon arrival.

https://www.trybooking.com/DCUJL

The Secret Door

Tuesday 8 July 2025 10:00am – 11:00am

$15.00 Ticket Fee – ($13.00 Group Bookings) Ticketlink:               https://GOLDEN.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/149386

Two curious detectives uncover a mysterious book that leads them to a secret hidden door, transporting them to magical worlds filled with mystery and adventure. What happens next is entirely up to the audience.

In this interactive choose-your-own-adventure performance, children take the lead, making decisions that shape the detectives’ journey. Together, they’ll solve puzzles, overcome challenges and unlock the secrets of each enchanted realm. With every choice creating a new path, no two shows are ever the same!

Liverpool FC International Academy Adelaide | 1-day holiday camp

• Monday 7 July | 8:45am to 3pm
• Blackfriars School, 17 Prospect Road, Prospect
• All genders | All abilities
• Ages 6 to 11
• $165 inc. GST

What to expect...

• Join the LFC International Academy for 1 day of learning the ‘The Liverpool Way’ with authentic technical skills, drills, fun and games
• Enjoy an expertly handcrafted curriculum that will be delivered by the Adelaide LFC International Academy accredited coaching team
• Experience sessions that have been taken directly from the LFC Academy in the UK and tailored in a gender and age-appropriate manner to meet the specific needs of the individuals

https://lfcacademy.com.au/product/blackfriars-adelaide-school-holiday-camp-term-2/