The term has flown by, and we find ourselves speeding towards the end of Term 2. My contract as Principal continues into next term and I am excited to consolidate on the wonderful things that have been put into place at Duncraig Primary School including Macq Lit, Mini Lit, Positive Behaviour Strategy, Daily Reviews, Powerful Problem Solving, Writing moderation, High Impact teaching strategies amongst others.
As the holidays approach, it is a timely reminder of the importance of spending quality family time together. Holidays are an opportunity to relax and spend time together as a family unit. Research strongly supports the positive influence that spending time as a family has on children helping to create strong bonds, love, connections, and meaningful relationships among family members. Not only does spending time together create security, but it also helps children cope with challenges, develop good values, and confidence.
Setting up a safe home online environment is critical to ensure that screen time and digital use does not become an issue, especially in holiday breaks. Excessive screen time is a health concern affecting kids, especially now in the hyperconnected world we live in. We encourage parents and families to set up time limits and restrictions on devices.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that there should be no screen time at all for children under two, less than an hour a day for children aged from two to five, and less than two hours for five- to 17-year-olds. Parents must play an important role in modelling a positive approach to using screens, and assisting children to navigate the content they access.
Take care everyone
Dr Melinda Harris
Principal
Semester 1 Reports
School Reports will go home on Monday 24th June. Teachers spend many hours completing the student reports, using a range of quantitative and qualitative data. Please take time to talk through the report with your child and discuss areas of interest, strength and areas that may become a focus or a goal for your child.
Term 2 – Science News
Upcoming Events
Semester 1 Reports available Monday 24th June
Assembly Room 10 – Thursday 27th June
Lightning Carnival – Senior Sports Thursday 27th June
Last Day of Term 2 – PBS additional play reward
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Saturday 29th June
Last Day of Term 2 Friday 28th June
First day of Term 3 for students Tuesday 16th July 2024
Assembly Super Stars
Room 12 held their assembly on Thursday 13th June. The Positive Behaviour attribute of Empathy was the focus. The students from Room 12 delighted us with the ways they show empathy everyday such as cheering up a friend, showing kindness, supporting someone who is in need.
Merit Certificate winners:
CONGRATULATIONS to our Merit Award winners from the Week 9 assembly – Room 14 Jack B. and Flynn H. Room 16 Sebastian B. and Marigold H. Room 17 Jaxon C. and Leo T. Room 18 Jason S. and Connor S. Room 13 Jimmy P and Indiana B. Room 12 Bodhi J. and Ella T. Room 11 Amira A. and Layla W. Room 10 Kyle M. and Indiana D. Room 8 Oliver H. and Ivy B. Room 7 Jack L. and Samuel O. Room 6 Ava W. and Reagan T. Room 5 Ryder R. and Nate W. Room 4 Cody S. and Willow R. Room 3 Vihn K. and Olivia D. Room 1 Miki N. and Emilia J. Room 2 Mitchell H. and Mitchell D. French Amalyn D. from Room 2.
Student of the Month winners – June
CONGRATULATIONS to our Student of the Month award winners from the Week 9 assembly – Room 14 Rosie B. Room 16 Stefania E. Room 13 Zoe D. Room 17 Nico E. Room 18 Miles W. Room 12 Leo M. Room 11 Indie D. Room 10 Rachel Lessing. Room 7 Sawyer S. Room 5 Indi B. Room 8 Matilda S. Room 6 Alisi F. Room 4 Summer B. Room 3 Chloe T. Room 2 Charlotte D and Room 1 Frankie F.
Making Pikelets with our helpers
On Fridays, in Room 6 parents have been coming in to help a small group cook pikelets as part of Measurement lessons in Maths. The students applied their knowledge by following a recipe.
Room 10 – Kitchen Garden
In Design and Technology we have been learning about food production in Australia and roles people play. We have designed an edible garden that we will plant in the kitchen garden at school. Here we are preparing the soil ready to plant.
Publications Permission
Upon enrolment, parents decide whether to give consent for their child’s name, photo or work to be published in school newsletters, school related activities, promotional material for the Department of Education and articles for the West Australian and community newspapers. This consent continues for your child while enrolled at our school. If at any stage you want to change the permission status then you will need to notify the office in writing.
P&C Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
2025 Kindergarten and Pre-Primary enrolments are open – contact us today.
Please note a child MUST be enrolled in Pre -Primary even if they are currently in Kindergarten at Duncraig Primary School. Families in catchment area are given first priority for Kindergarten and Pre-Primary classes.
Community Notices
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