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This issue of our school newsletter is a celebration and recognition of the cultural and sporting endeavours our students have been participating in.
This week on Monday and Tuesday we had a small number of students attend the Darling Downs (DD) Regional Sporting Trials in Toowoomba. Well done to the following students who took part in DD Trials; Imali, Joey, Charlotte, Lacey, Maddie, Emma, Jackson and Darcy. A special mention to Maddie who has progressed to the next level. Maddie has the opportunity to particpate and represent Darling Downs at the State Trials held in Townsville.
Wednesday last week, we had a school netball team participate in the Primary Schools Netball Gala in Toowoomba. The students played exceptionally well, showing great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day.
Last Thursday our U12 Rugby League team played in the finals of the Wayne Beeston Cup against St Mary’s College Toowoomba with the finals being held at the Dalby Leagues Club. Our team, quickly showed St Mary’s that our boys were not to be messed with, scoring the first try. Both teams then continued to match each other scoring tries. At full time, the result ended being a draw. After a quick discussion it was decided that an additional 5 minute game time be played. With both teams absolutely exhausted, St Mary’s unfortunately at the 4th minute were able to score the winning try. Well done to St Mary’s but most of all to our U12 Rugby League Team on their efforts on the day and the way they played. I would also like to thank the efforts of Trina Little as the coach of this team.
On Sunday we had a small contingent of students (and staff) participate in Opti-Minds. Dalby State School has been participating in Opti-Minds or previously known as Tournament of Minds for the past 36 years! Our small team consisted of Harvey, Hugh, Georgia, Hazel and Ngaire. Our students didn’t come away with a placing but the experience of participating was most rewarding. I would also like to thank Mrs Emma Thornley, Ms Sammi Sharples and Mrs Lyn McKeon for supporting the students.
On parade this week, students who participated in the Hermitage Science Challenge got to showcase their work. This years theme for The Hermitage Science Challenge "Insects in Agriculture". From our school the following students entered the competition; Abigail, Emily, Dallas, Evelyn, Anastasia, Penelope, Connor, Kate and Maryanne.
Finally, the Creekside Markets are here! This Saturday will see our P&C’s biggest fundraiser for the year, the annual Creekside Markets. Markets open from 8.00am at the Dalby Showgrounds and finish at 3.00pm. This year will also see both the Navy and Army Bands!! We are still seeking support and volunteer on the day. If you are keen or interested in helping in any way, please contact event organisers on dsscreeksidemarkets@outlook.com
See you at the Creekside Markets on Saturday!
Regards Scott
Term 3 2025
3rd September |
Father's Day Stall |
3rd September |
Creekside Markets- Bottle Stall bottles due |
4th September |
Father's Day Stall |
5th September |
Pupil Free Day |
6th September (Saturday) | Creekside Markets |
12th September | RU OK Day- Wear Yellow to School |
13th September | Musical Workshop |
14th September | Musical Workshop |
15th September | 2026 Student Leadership application packs come out week 10 Term 3 to interested year 5 students |
17th September | Jump Rope for Heart |
19th September | Last Day of Term 3 |
6th October | Public Holiday |
7th October | First Day of Term 4 |
8th October | 2026 Student Leadership application packs due back to Front Office 9am |
8th October | Yr 6 Transition to DSHS 12pm-2pm |
13th October | 2026 Senior Shirt Orders due- Uniform Shop |
13th October | Swimming Lessons begin this week |
13th October | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program - Monday Group |
15th October | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program - Wednesday Group |
20th October | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program - Monday Group |
22nd October | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program - Wednesday Group |
22nd October | Year 6 Transition to DSHS 12pm-2pm |
23rd October | Musical Full Dress Rehearsal 9am - 3pm |
24th October | All Schools Touch Carnival- Kearney Springs Toowoomba |
24th October | Musical Day |
25th October | Musical Day |
27th October | Musical Break up party 3:30 - 4:30pm |
27th October | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program- Monday Group |
29th October | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Prpgram- Wednesday Group |
29th-30th October | MusicFest/Dreamworld Trip- Concert Band Students |
31st October | World Teachers Day |
31st-2nd November | All School Touch Carnival- Redland Bay |
3rd November | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program- Monday Group |
5th November | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program- Wednesday Group |
5th November | Year 6 Transition to DSHS 12pm-2pm |
8th November (Saturday) | Sunset Sip and Style- P&C Fundraiser |
10th November | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program- Monday Group |
12th November | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program- Wednesday Group |
17th November | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program-Monday Group |
19th November | Ready with Eddie- Pre Prep Program-Wednesday Group |
3rd December | Year 6 to 7 Transition day at DSHS- Full Day |
4th December | Junior Swim Carnival Yr 1-2- Morning |
4th December | Prep Fun Swim- Afternoon |
5th December | Senior Swim Carnival Yr 3-6 |
12th December | Last Day of Term 4 |
Week 7
Cian | 1A | Curriculum Award |
Carter | 1A | Curriculum Award |
Kye | 1A | Classroom Participation Award |
Isaiah | 2B | Making Positive Choices |
Rori-Layne | 2B | Making Positive Choices |
Joann Terez | 2C | Curriculum Award |
Erin | 2C | Curriculum Award |
Eli | 2C | Curriculum Award |
Ngaire | 3B | Making Positive Choices |
Arlo | 3B | Making Positive Choices |
Erin | 4B | Curriculum Award |
Ryder | 4B | Curriculum Award |
Laine | 4C | Curriculum Award |
Nicole | 4C | Curriculum Award |
Alex | 4C | Curriculum Award |
Alana | 4C | Making Positive Choices |
Anna | 5A | Making Positive Choices |
Quinn | 5A | School Values Award |
Aaliyah | 6C | Making Positive Choices |
Tameera | 6C | Making Positive Choices |
Paityn | 6C | Making Positive Choices |
Isabelle | PA | Classroom Participation Award |
Jarran | PA | Classroom Participation Award |
Oliver | PB | Curriculum Award |
Quinn | PB | Curriculum Award |
Evie | PC | Curriculum Award |
Carter | PC | Classroom Participation Award |
Week 8
Luka | 1A | Curriculum Award |
Jace | 1B | Classroom Participation Award |
Josephine | 1B | Exemplary Behaviour |
Kendall | 2A | Curriculum Award |
Jasper | 2A | Making Positive Choices |
Avaya | 2B | Curriculum Award |
Gus | 2B | Classroom Participation Award |
Molly | 2C | Making Positive Choices |
Kaleb | 2C | Classroom Participation Award |
Indiana | 2C | Classroom Participation Award |
Parker | 3B | Making Positive Choices |
Rosie | 3B | Making Positive Choices |
Faith | 4A | Exemplary Behaviour |
Izzabelle | 4A | Exemplary Behaviour |
Kalo | 4A | Exemplary Behaviour |
Ricci | 4A | Exemplary Behaviour |
Tamara | 4B | Classroom Participation Award |
Jenita | 4B | Making Positive Choices |
Lienge | 4B | Making Positive Choices |
Bellah | 5A | Classroom Participation Award |
Abigail | 6C | Classroom Participation Award |
Odin | PA | Curriculum Award |
Violet | PA | Curriculum Award |
William | PA | Curriculum Award |
Lincoln | PC | Making Positive Choices |
William | PC | Making Positive Choices |
The Cleaner's Award for the cleanest classroom in Week 7 has been awarded to
6B!
4C!
Swim Lesson Timetable
Swimming Lessons commence Term 4 Week 2, starting Monday 13th October with the last week of Swimming lessons for the year will be held Term 4 Week 8 starting Monday 24th November. DSS Swimming Carnivals will be held in Week 9. See schedule below for swiming lessons times for your childs class. See attached permission notes for more information.
Wayne Beeston Shield Grand Final Match
Last week (Week 7), our Rugby League students faced off in the Grand Final for the prestigious Wayne Beeston Shield. Originally scheduled for Week 6, the match was postponed due to bad weather and rescheduled to take place at the Dalby Leagues Club. The game was an intense and thrilling contest, going into extra time after a nail-biting draw at full-time. Despite a valiant effort, DSS narrowly missed out on victory, falling short by just one point. Although the result didn’t go our way, the students thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was a fantastic opportunity for all involved to showcase their skills and sportsmanship.
A big thank you to St Mary’s College for hosting the original carnival and for making the trip out to Dalby for the Grand Final.








Well done to our students who participated in the Netball Primary Schools Gala Day in Week 7! Our students demonstrated excellent teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day and played exceptionally well. Great work!











Last Friday, our amazing Preps had a blast at the U6's Day at the Dalby Events Centre! Huge thanks to the Western Downs Regional Council for organising such an action packed and unforgettable morning!










Congratulations to our Concert Band students on their outstanding performance at the Winners Concert held on Tuesday of Week 7! We also extend our gratitude to the Parents and Caregivers for their ongoing support throughout your child’s Instrumental Band journey. A special thank you goes to Mrs Summerville for her dedication and hard work in teaching and guiding our students.
A huge well done to all the students who participated in the Opti-Minds Challenge over the weekend! This exciting event gives students the opportunity to challenge themselves, think creatively, and collaborate as a team to solve complex problems.
This year marked Dalby State School's 36th year of involvement in the Opti-Minds Challenge, an incredible achievement and testament to our ongoing commitment to creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Well done to our amazing team!
Keeping your child and other kids healthy!
As we settle into the cooler months, we hope all our students and families are keeping warm and well. Winter often brings an increase in seasonal illnesses, so it's more important than ever to look after our health and wellbeing.
To help families stay informed, we’ve included a helpful poster from Queensland Health outlining illnesses and their recommended exclusion periods from school. This is a great resource to refer to when deciding if your child is well enough to attend school.
We appreciate your support in helping keep our school community healthy. If your child is unwell, we encourage you to keep them home to rest and recover – this helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures all students have the best chance to learn in a safe environment.
Monday | 8am - 10:30am |
Thursday | 1:30pm - 4:00pm |
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.
Uniform
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Formal | Option 1
● Royal blue dress with light blue reverse collar with embroidered school emblem |
Option 2 ● Collared light blue shirt with an embroidered school emblem |
School | ● School polo shirt with school emblem
● Royal blue shorts or skirt/skort |
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Sport | ● Polo shirt in House colour
● Plain black shorts or skirt/skort |
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Winter | ● Blue tracksuit
● Navy or Black stockings are also acceptable |
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