Being the principal at Duncraig Primary School is a privilege and every day brings new challenges and rewards. I have thoroughly enjoyed my contract at Duncraig Primary School and I have worked with a wonderful team that have ensured that this fabulous school is in great shape and continues to build on strengths. Some of our wonderful achievements include:
Positive Behaviour Policy and processes, High Impact Teaching strategies across classes including Daily Reviews, Data informed profiling, BYOD sessions and refinements, Parent interviews, Music and instrumental concerts, Winter sport, Cross country, Athletics carnivals, Morning sport, Running club, Early years extension, PEAC, Robogirls, Book Week, K-6 Writing moderations across Network schools, Year 1 Phonics Initiative, Science Week showcase.
I would like to thank the teachers, students, families and the fantastic administrative team that I work with everyday who ensure that our school continues to be “Our Best.”
I look forward to hearing of all the wonderful things that Duncraig Primary School continues to strive for and achieve.
BYOD Session
Thanks to Meg Klaver, Jo Watkinson, Elena Adams and the year 3 families who attended the BYOD information sessions last week. Some updates to our BYOD program on the horizon include:
- Sessions with parents who want to set up restrictions with their child’s iPad at home. Offered in Feb next year
- Option of iPads staying at in collaboration with parents.
- Regular cyber safety sessions for parents. In Term 3, we have a YSafe workshop for parents to promote cyber safety at home.
- Introduction of Beacon app for parents to use to assist in developing family rules and regulations around device use.
RUOK Day
In Room 13, we made yellow paper chains to show the 4 steps:
Room 17 – What it means to be a good friend.
Take care everyone!
Dr Melinda Harris
Principal
Making a Difference – Jan Ruscoe
Congratulations to Jan Ruscoe who received a commendation form the Director General for her leadership in coordinating and guiding student participation in the 2024 WA Government Schools Music Society Concert Series.
Jan works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that Duncraig Primary School students have many opportunities to develop and showcase their talents.
Congratulations Jan!
Interschool Athletics
Our Duncraig Primary School athletes performed expertly at the jumps, throws and track event on Thursday and Friday. The students represented Duncraig Primary School with pride. The spring weather definitely inspired individual and fabulous team achievements with Duncraig Primary School coming in a close second place to Poynter Primary School.
We are very pleased to announce that Duncraig Primary School was awarded Most improved this year.
There was a number of notable individual and team performances on the e day listed below:
Year 3 champion Boy – Harvey Scott (tied)
Year 3 champion girl – Ivy Bodycoat
Year 6 runner up boy – Jake Pummer
Grand Relay – Second Place.
Our thanks and gratitude to Ted Orzel for all of his work behind the scenes, especially helping to getting the track ready for the day. Thanks to all our teachers who support on the day and teachers and staff at school to ensure the day runs smoothly.
Congratulations to all of our athletes!
Faction Athletics Carnival
On Friday, 30th August, the skies cleared for the Faction Athletics carnival which was a combination of community, skill and sportsmanship.
Thanks to Ted Orzel, teachers and staff who have worked for many weeks coaching the students and helping to ensure the success of the day. Thanks must also go to the many volunteers who assisted on the day including our parent helpers, starter Brad McCallum, P&C members who ran a fantastic bake stall and the many parents who helped with set up and pack up.
Congratulations to the students who competed so well individually and for their faction.
Room 1 and Room 2 Year 6 Assembly
- planning and getting organised
- visiting the school and encouraging your child to go to any secondary school orientation days/programs
- doing a trial run with travelling to school, including taking public transport and using a travel card
- inviting older siblings or friends to share information about the school system ie. timetable, changing classrooms
- practising ‘what if?’ scenarios
- establishing routines including relaxing and fun activities
- stay connected and interested in your young person’s learning
New Netball Posts
The new Netball post have been installed and they will make such a difference to our games and activities on the netball court. Special thanks to the P&C for their contributions to these Netball posts.
P&C News
PJ day and pizza/sushi order information
P&C Bake Sale
Term 3, Week 9 Merit Certificate Recipients
| Room 16 | PP | Sloane M. and Sam W. |
| Room 14 | PP | Tilly M. and Jett M. |
| Room 17 | PP/1 | Dorothy H., Nico E. and Mila v. |
| Room 18 | 1 | Elijah R. and Jackson L. |
| Room 13 | 1/2 | Fiun C. and Tatum B. |
| Room 12 | 2 | Harvey T. and Stella M. |
| Room 11 | 2 | Ella M. and Griffin N. |
| Room 10 | 3 | Freya K. and Hugo L. |
| Room 8 | 4 | Oliver H. and Elsie B. |
| Room 7 | 3 | Tobias M. and Tanner M. |
| Room 6 | 4 | Isla F., Neveah P. and Phoebe J. |
| Room 5 | 3/4 | Myra S. and Noah v. |
| Room 4 | 5 | Ivy E. and Brianna R. |
| Room 3 | 5 | Kade P. and Lottie H. |
| Room 1 | 6 | Abbie D. and Ellyse J. |
| Room 2 | 6 | Sophie K. and Taylor D. |
Scholastic Literacy Pro Awards
FREE Vacswim lessons – December 2024/January 2025
The WA Government has announced cost-of-living measures to provide every Western Australian child with the opportunity to learn life-saving water safety skills. This includes FREE VacSwim lessons AND pool entry for the December 2024 and January 2025 school holidays. Enrolments are open now and will close on 16 October 2024. Lessons are held in more than 175 locations at pools and beaches around the state. Please click on the link for more information.
Community Notices
Program Details
Ashdale Primary School Oval – all welcome!
1st Gear is perfect for kids new to riding or still on training wheels.
Places are limited to 10 children.
