NAPLAN

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, (7 and 9) commencing from Wednesday 12^th March 2025.  NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through the school curriculum and allows parents/carers to see how their child is progressing against national standards. Students sit assessments in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. Schools will work with parents/carers to identify on a case-by-case basis of reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities to access NAPLAN. Dalby SS will be completing the NAPLAN Assessments from Wednesday to Friday, with makeup testing being completed on Thursday, Friday and Monday (where possible) if a student has been absent. NAPLAN testing is completed online, except for Year 3 Writing which is completed by pencil and paper. If you prefer for your child to not participate in NAPLAN, please make contact with your child’s teacher or contact the office and will assist with your request.  

Emu Readers

For our budding readers you are able to join Emu Readers on Wednesday mornings from 8.30am in the Library. Emu Readers is open to all, even to parents and carers where you are able to come along and share in joy of reading.

P&C News

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and General Meeting will be held next Tuesday 11^th March from 6.00pm in the Staffroom. You are most welcome to come along to our meeting and join our P&C. The P&C is a great opportunity where you can support the school and the school community.

Running Club

Running Club has commenced for Term 1. All budding runners and walkers no matter your ability, are welcome to come along and participate in Running Club. Running Club takes place on Thursday and Friday mornings from 8.30am on the school oval.

Futsal

On Tuesday Miss King, Miss Little and Mr Flo took 4 teams - 40 students to participate in Futsal in Toowoomba. From all accounts, students had a successful and fun day.

Words Out West

Thank you again to Dalby Libraries for another successful Words Out West. On Tuesday, students from across the school were able to participate in Words Out West, enjoying a variety of presenters as they showcased their work to the audiences.

Reporting and Assessment

As we make our way through Term 1, classrooms are beginning to commence assessment in the lead up to the Term 1 Interim Report Card. I would like to share an email one of our teachers has shared with their families - In my classroom, I don't use the word assessment - I call it 'You Do'.  This language is part of our whole school pedagogy (the way in which we teach) called Explicit Instruction.  Our school has been using this pedagogy for several years now. Now students will begin the ‘You Do’ phase. Students will be working more independently but will continue to be supported by me as the need arises.  This can be achieved through regular check ins, using the learning wall in our classroom and breaking 'You Do' tasks down into workable chunks. I wanted to share this with our families to have discussions at home about upcoming assessments in a positive manner.

Student Code of Conduct

I am seeking feedback from our school community about our updated Student Code of Conduct. Our Student Code of Conduct has been reviewed and revised for the 2025 School Year. The Student Code of Conduct sets out the responsibilities and processes we use in our school to promote a productive, effective whole school approach to discipline. Its purpose is to facilitate high standards of behaviour from all in the school community, ensuring learning and teaching in our school is prioritised, where all students are able to experience success and staff enjoy a safe workspace. If you have any feedback or comments, please forward them to admin@dalbyss.eq.edu.au

Warm Regards,

Scott Bach

Term 1 2025

Term 2 2025

Week 5

Week 6

The Cleaner's Award for the cleanest classroom in Week 5 has been awarded to

6A!

The Cleaner's Award for the cleanest classroom in Week 6 has been awarded to

The Art's Room!

It has been a busy two weeks of sport here at Dalby State School. Last Monday, we had a number of students participate in the Bunya District Swimming Trials. Congratulations to Joey McGovern, Hayley Darbey and Tanner Cummings for making the Bunya District Team. Yesterday, these students travelled to Gatton to Trial for the Darling Downs Swimming Squad. It was a great experience for our students.

Congratulations to Rex Jones who made the Bunya District Cricket Team. Rex went to Stanthorpe to trial for the Country Zone trials as part of the Darling Downs U12 Boys Cricket Team.

On Monday, many of our students trialled for the Bunya District Netball Team. It was a fun, yet competitive afternoon for our students.  After some tough gameplay, Emma Wenham and Emily Forbes were selected into the U11 and U12 Bunya District Teams. Congratulation’s girls.

Tuesday saw close to 40 students travel to Toowoomba for the South West Queensland Futsal Titles. After an early start to the morning, students jumped straight into gameplay playing many different schools from the South West District.  Many great goals were scored and lots of fun was had for our students.

Please find below the upcoming Bunya Trial Dates. If your child would like to participate in any of these trials, please contact Ms Little or Miss King, or contact the school.

• Tuesday 11th March - Basketball U10 - U12 Boys and Girls
• Tuesday 18th March – Rugby League U11 - U12 Boys

Have a great week,

Miss Little & Miss King 

HPE Teachers

The current Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services delivered at our school is due for renewal. In preparation, our school will be undertaking a new tender process to establish a new contract/agreement. As part of the tender process, our school community is asked to provide feedback. If you are interested in or if you are currently using this service, please complete this survey and return it to the school administration office or email admin@dalbyss.eq.edu.au by no later than 28th March 2025 at 2pm. Please see attached survery for completion.

If you have any further questions regarding the process, please feel free to reach out on 4672 3666.

Lesson and Break Times

Student Absence

Parents of students who are absent without explanation at 9am roll marking will receive a text message alert. This message requests parents to contact the school either by phone, return SMS or email to confirm the absence and reason. If you know that your child will be absent from school or is sick, please use one of the following options to inform the school. You can also notify in advance of appointments or family holidays.

If your child is away from school, you can phone the Student Absence Line 24/7 on (07) 4672 3660 or the school number (07) 4672 3666 and follow the prompts leaving student name, class and reason for absence and the duration of absence, you can fill in the information on the Absentee form on the schoolzine link on the school newsletter, or on the downloaded Schoolzine app or email: absences@dalbyss.eq.edu.au.

Late to School

Students are required to arrive at school between 8.30am and 8.55am each day. School commences at 9am and concludes at 3pm. If a student arrives after the start of the school day, he/she must present to the Front Office for a late slip.

Exemptions from Schooling

Students who are absent from school for more than ten consecutive days (because of illness or family holidays) require an exemption.

Principals may approve exemptions from school of less than one year where there is an appropriate reason and/or it would be inappropriate for the child to attend. These measures should be discussed with the principal.

Week 6

Week 7

The Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program is coming to your school.

They are a Queensland Government service that offers Free Vision Screening to all children enrolled in Prep. 

If your child is in Prep and you would like their vision screened, please complete a consent form using the below link or QR code.

The following video explains the benefits of having your Prep child’s vision screened – What is Prep Vision Screening?

Screening commencement date: Wednesday, 23 April, 2025

Link and QR code will close on Monday, 21 April, 2025

https://visionscreening.health.qld.gov.au/ParentalConsent/2102TRnt

Hi all,

Welcome to the new school year, I hope everyone is excited to be back. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Karl Pumpa and I am the Dalby State School Chaplain.

You might be wondering what a school chaplain does.  The official tagline for my role is “to support students, staff and parents socially, emotionally and spiritually”.  Basically, I’m here to be available for students to talk to me about anything.  Whether they’ve just had a bad day or would like to talk about something more serious, I am here to help. 

My role isn’t to offer a counselling service but a listening ear to anyone in the school community who would like to chat and/or work through an issue confidentially.  I will also be running targeted programs to promote student wellbeing as the year goes on. 

I also run some lunch time activities. Chess Club is on Wednesdays both breaks in the art room and players of all skill are welcome.  The “Peoples Club” is on Fridays, which is simply an organised game for students looking for something to do in break time.  Grades P-3 can find me under the big tree in the playground at first break and grades 4-6 can find me in the MPC at second break. 

I’ll see you around the school on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Chappy Karl

As a bonus, here’s a joke to make your kids eyes roll:

Q: What do you call a bear with no teeth?

A: A gummy bear

Tuckshop Update-

The Dalby State School Tuckshop will be open for business 3 days a week (Mon, Wed & Fri.) Orders are to be placed by 8am for same day delivery. 

• Students and Staff will be able to place orders online via - Qkr App
• Bag orders are welcome, they will need to be filled out at home and placed in the container provided- no ordering over the counter 

Visit the website to see how you can shop online and delivery options on www.wearitto.com.au alternatively uniform order forms are available in The Front Office and can be placed in the box provided next to the uniform shop. Any further questions please email dalbyss@wearitto.com.au 

Uniform Policy

Dalby State School is a full uniform school with a School Dress Code. The school community has designed and supports all students wearing this uniform to show pride in our school.  It is a recognised fact, that when students are wearing a uniform they gain a sense of belonging and greater awareness of their role and expectations.

Formal uniform is worn on a Monday and is compulsory for years 4 to 6 and preferred for all other year levels, otherwise the school uniform can be worn. The School uniform is worn Tuesday through to Thursday and Sports uniform on a Friday.