Calendar of events
- Monday 4th & 18th November - Fortnightly PBL Assembly
- Tuesday 5th & 12th November- Breakfast Club
- Tuesday 5th & 12th November - Learn & Grow Playgroup
- Wednesday 6th November - Dungog Town Library Visit – 2J
- Thursday 7th November - Rebecca Young Rugby League Challenge
- Friday 8th November - Dungog Show Junior Farmhand Schools Program
- Friday 8th & 15th November - Kindergarten Transition
- Friday 8th & 15th November - Stage 2 & 3 Swimming for Sport
- Monday 11th November - School Remembrance Day Service
- Monday 11th November - RSL Remembrance Day Service
- Tuesday 12th November - Lara Aged Care Visit – Choir & Dance Group
- Thursday 14th November - Whole School Fortnightly Assembly
- Monday 18th November - Reg Kelly Cricket
- Wednesday 20th November - Dungog Town Library Visit – 2V
- Wednesday 20th November - Meals on Wheels
Principals MESSAGE
What a WONDERFUL start to Term 4 we have had. It has been great seeing everyone working so hard and enjoying the engaging lessons that are happening across our school.
Congratulations to Liyana who played in the Hunter Girl's Cricket team that competed at the State Championships last week in Bathurst. The Hunter team had a successful championships and came 5th overall.
Congratulations to Aidan Turner & Hugo Willcock for their fantastic results in the ICAS assessments this year. Both boys participated in a number of Assessments and did extremely well.
Congratulations to the Year 5 students who presented speeches last week for the 2025 Student Leadership positions. Everyone did a fantastic job and should be very proud of the steps they have already taken to be a leader in our school.
A huge congratulations to the 75 students that participated in producing films for the recent Film Festival. Our students were successful in winning the following categories: Best Actress, Best Editing, Best Film & Best Junior Film.
Our students will be participating in the Dungog Show Junior Farmhand Schools Program this Friday. The Animal Nursery is always a hit. Our students have entered some amazing art into the Show. Make sure you check out our Scarecrows!
Good Luck to the students playing in the Reg Kelly Cricket Games, the Girl's Rugby League Gala Day and the Rugby Gala Day over the next few weeks. All events will be a great opportunity for students to develop and refine their skills.
Students are expected to wear a school hat to school and ensure they wear their hat when doing an outside activity.
We understand that Headlice is very active at the moment. Please check your child/children’s hair. Further information on head lice is available in English on the NSW Health website at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/headlice/Pages/treatment.aspx or through the Department’s website at http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studenthealth/conditions/headlice/index.php.
Parents/carers are asked to remind their child/children of the expected behaviours on buses (sitting down and putting seat belts on) and also the expected behaviours around buses when children are walking to school and home from school.
We are asking for parents/carers to complete the Tell Them From Me survey on student engagement. The survey asks parents/carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. The survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, ipads, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. Please find the link below for the survey. http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/fbrt5
Ms Kylie Pennell - Principal
Principals Award
EARLY STAGE 1 & STAGE 1 NEWS
KO with Miss Petersen
KO has had an incredibly busy and exciting start to Term 4! Our Kindergarten students had a fantastic outing at the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park where they had the chance to see and feed a variety of animals. Grandparent’s Day was a wonderful success, with many special visitors joining us in the classroom and around the school. We hope you all enjoyed being back in the classroom!
In our learning, we've been exploring new concepts through hands-on experiences. In Mathematics, we're learning about volume by using water activities to describe the volume of different containers. This Friday, we're heading to the Dungog Show – another exciting adventure ahead!
k/1m with Mrs morgan
Can you believe it is Term 4 already? And what a busy start to the term we have had so far! Kinder students had a great day out exploring Hunter Valley Wildlife Park while Stage 1 students had their first overnight excursion. K/1M took a walk to the local Library where the students loved choosing books to look at and listening to stories about penguins. Grandparent’s Day was a huge success and it was wonderful to see so many special visitors in our classroom and around the school. On Friday we are off to Dungog Show. We are looking forward to participating in the Junior Farmhand Program and seeing our art and grass heads on display.
Home Reading
Don’t forget to bring in your home reader so it can be swapped for a new one each week. Some benefits of reading include:
• Reduces stress and helps you relax
• Improves your concentration and memory
• Strengthens your vocabulary and writing skills
• Enhances your knowledge
• Increases your imagination and creativity
Remember, reading should be a fun and enjoyable time for your child to help foster a love of reading.
1P with Miss gregory
1P have thoroughly enjoyed the start of Term 4. In English, we are continuing to read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and practicing our imaginative writing skills. In Mathematics, we have been practicing our 2 and 3-digit addition and subtraction as well as working on understanding position. We enjoyed going on an adventure around school listening to directions given by the teacher. In Science, students are learning about push and pull forces and in Geography, we have learnt how to find the weather in different areas. 1P also had the opportunity to go to the Lara Aged Care Centre and perform for the residents. We enjoyed performing songs through all the decades from 1950's all the way to the 2010's.
1M with MRs NASH
We’ve had a wonderful start to term 4 in 1M! We have been very busy with lots of school events and learning. 1M have recently enjoyed dressing up and dancing away at the Halloween Disco. In English, we have been working very hard at producing quality Imaginative Texts. Everyone has been excited to see what the new stimulus picture is for our text each week. In Mathematics, we have been solving 2 and 3-digit addition and subtraction problems and looking at the capacity of objects. Zones of Regulation and respect have been a big focus in our PDHPE lessons, where we have learnt and been practicing strategies we can use to bring us back to our Green Zone, as well as ways we can show respect to others around us at school. In Geography, we have been looking at all things weather. We have been looking at weather charts and how to read them and practicing recording weather for different places around Australia.
release from face to face with Miss jackson
It has been a fantastic start to Term 4, with so much to look forward to in the coming weeks. In Stage 1 and 2, we have been delving into the world of 2D shapes and 3D objects, where flat circles meet popping spheres, and squares turn into cubes! In KO, we have been learning all about Earth and Space, exploring how daily and seasonal changes affect our environment. It has been truly wonderful getting to know each student and building connections with them through our shared love for learning. There’s so much to discover together this term, and it’s going to be great!
SUPPORT CLASSES NEWS
dhurrumiri room with Mrs allison
Wow, how is it Term 4 already! Dhurrumiri's had a busy start to the term kicking off with the Olympics Day at Maitland Hockey Field. It was great to see the students display of sportsmanship, supporting and cheering each other and competing with students from other Support Classes. With Dungog Show fast approaching students have been working hard to share their artistic talents. Be sure to check out our artworks and see if you can spot our scarecrow if you visit the show. What a wonderful start to the term!
barrangga room with miss wallace
Barrangga Class has had a busy and productive term so far! We’ve been working hard on our imaginative writing, using our senses to make our stories come alive. In Mathematics, we’ve been revisiting time and representing numbers in different ways. Our new PDHPE unit has us exploring our identity and what is truly important to us. In cooking, we’ve made some delicious treats, like homemade Chicken Nuggets and Cheesy Scones. We’ve also been pitching in around the school, fixing chairs and continuing our Return and Earn program. It’s been a fantastic term so far!
special olympics
STAGE 2 & STAGE 3 NEWS
2j with Miss Maytom
Can you believe we're already in Term 4? This term, we've kicked off with our daily reviews in English and continued diving into our class novel, Wandi. It’s sparked some fantastic discussions as students infer and explore different perspectives on dingoes, comparing ideas in the story to informative videos. In writing, 2J has been loving imaginative writing sessions, progressing from planning stages to creating their own stories based on an intriguing picture of a large boxer dog. Their creativity is truly shining, and I’ve enjoyed reading their imaginative ideas! In Mathematics, we've been strengthening our compensation strategies, learning to make addition and subtraction easier by rounding numbers – it's been great to see everyone's confidence growing with these skills. In PDHPE, we’ve begun our unit on identity, discussing what makes us unique, and learning about the things people enjoy and dislike. Swimming has been a real highlight for sport, with plenty of smiling faces as we practice water skills and work toward personal improvement. There’s lots happening in the coming weeks, and I look forward to each day of learning, connecting, and growing together at Dungog Public School! Show up, shine bright! Your learning matters every day!
2V with Mrs middlebrook
What an amazing and busy start to the term! 2V have jumped right into our English Daily Reviews, and the progress is incredible – they’re coming along in leaps and bounds! In Mathematics, we’ve been hard at work exploring 3D nets and their properties while diving into multiplication and division. We’ve also introduced new elements in our Mathematics Daily Reviews, and I couldn’t be prouder of the effort and determination shown by every student. As part of our weekly sport, Stage 2 has started swimming lessons, where we’re building swimming skills, strength, and stamina. It’s so much fun, and everyone’s making great strides! In Health, we’ve focused on self-reflection, celebrating our differences and similarities, and understanding how these make each of us unique and perfect just the way we are. I am so amazed every day by 2V’s hard work, determination, and perseverance – keep up the fantastic work, Stage 2!
2/3l with mrs long
Welcome to Term 4 and for some the last term at Primary school. We have had so many things happening this term already that I am sure the next 6 weeks will literally fly past us. For the Year 6 students there will be visits to the High School and organising farewell activities. For the rest of us there is swimming for sport, a visit to the local Library, Grandparents day and disco's to name but a few extra curricula activities. Of course, in between all of this we have our normal classroom routines and continued learning in English and Mathematics.
3c with mrs curry
Kicking off Term 4 with a bang! We’re diving headfirst into the exciting world of fractions in Mathematics. From simplifying and comparing to mastering equivalents, improper, and mixed fractions – we're adding, subtracting, and simplifying our way through with enthusiasm! In English we are loving analysing and making inferences in our comprehension. Who knew English class would turn us into detectives? We’re cracking codes and reading between the lines like pros—Sherlock Holmes better watch out! Well done to all the Year 5 students who presented a leadership speech, you did us proud and we eagerly await the results. There are lots of exciting events on this term so make sure you keep up to date on the Parent Portal and Facebook.
3b with Miss Blissett
Term 4 has kicked off with energy and enthusiasm, making it an exciting time in the classroom! In English, we’ve been diving deep into the world of poetry, exploring the power of words and emotions, and refining our inferencing skills. Students have been challenged to look beyond the surface, drawing meaning from images and texts to discover hidden messages and themes. It’s been incredible to see their confidence grow as they piece together clues and express their interpretations. In Mathematics, we took on the challenge of mastering fractions—once a source of sighs and eye rolls! But through engaging activities, interactive lessons, and lots of practice, our class has transformed those initial groans into triumphs. We’ve gone from hesitantly tackling problems to confidently navigating fractions, celebrating each step toward greater understanding.
Library/STEM with miss donnellY
Library this month has been great. Students have been enjoying all the fabulous new books that we've been getting, thanks to the Book Fair and donations. Students who borrow with Miss Donnelly on Wednesday's have been enjoying getting scented bookmarks. Keep visiting the Library to change your books over.
STEM has been active in the Library this term. We've been enjoying the Junior Explorer Kit! These robots are the sphero indies and are controlled by remotes on iPhones. Students have been enjoying racing them around the Library, be sure you're careful where you step when you walk around.
Fortnightly CAUGHT BEING GOOD AWARDS
Term 3, Week 8 & 9
Term 4, Week 1
Term 4, Week 2 & 3
WELL-BEING SUPPORT chaplain news
- Do at least one kind thing EVERY day 😊
Child Safety Handbook
The Handbook’s emphasis is on prevention. Our children are precious and all of us who live and work with them will find information in the Handbook useful to keep them out of trouble and safe. https://issuu.com/associatedmediagroup/docs/cshb_august-2024-update?fr=sYTU5ZTc3NjA2NjY
recent events
Day for daniel
Halloween disco
stage 1 camp
Kindergarten Visit to Hunter Valley Zoo
Class Samples with 1P & Miss Gregory
COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
FREE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
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