Donnybrook SENIOR CAMPUS · Angela Pua Trent Stone Congratulations to the students selected for 2017. I‟m positive they will all acquit themselves well and ... assist in settling

DONNYBROOK DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Volume 136 Issue 2

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LATEST NEWS

In Term 4 2016, Donnybrook District High School participated in its 2nd Independent Public School Review. The review was to assure the Minister for Education, the Director General of Education and the school community that Donnybrook District High School is meeting the commitments as outlined in our Delivery and Performance Agreement and Business Plan. This was a comprehensive review that commended our achievements and assisted in identifying areas for improvement. My sincere thanks to the staff, School Board and parents and carers who were involved in this process. I am pleased to be able to release the Independent Review Findings to the school community and hope that you can take the time to read through the detailed report. The 2016 Independent Review Findings has been uploaded to the school‟s website.

The Independent Review Findings is one of many key papers that will be used to establish the school‟s 2017-2019 Business Plan. Other documents include the recently completed Parent and Carer and Student surveys, Department of Education‟s Strategic Plan and Focus 2017.

I am genuinely pleased in where the school is currently positioned and the direction it is heading. We have been on an exciting journey over the past 2 years and the next 3 years is looking equally exciting. We have a great deal of work ahead of us, but are certainly up for the challenge! Donnybrook District High School is shaping up to be a unique school that has a great deal to offer the Donnybrook/Balingup Shire.

One of my key objectives is to take advantage of the very fact that the school isn‟t a traditional Primary or Secondary school. Through careful planning and innovative thinking, we can capitalise on the points of difference and offer our students a truly distinct educational journey. The Year 5/6 Option program, Year 5/6 Science program, Year 4 Art program and Year 9/10 Certificate programs are evidence of our work in this area. The Year 6-10 Student Leadership excursion is another example of our efforts in this crucial area.

IN THS ISSUE:

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

P & C EVENTS & FOOTY TIPPING

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR

Donnybrook District High School

SENIOR CAMPUS

10 Bentley Street, DONNYBROOK, WA 6239

PHONE: (08) 9731 1060

JUNIOR CAMPUS

58 Mead Street, DONNYBROOK, WA 6239

PHONE: (08) 9731 1557

WEBSITE: www.donnybrook.wa.edu.au

PRINCIPAL‟ S REPORT

James Milne

The 2017 Student Representative Council trying to catch some waves.

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In essence I want Primary and Secondary staff working collaboratively to support student learning and a school that is defined by a culture of shared ownership. This is what makes a District High School a special place for students and school communities.

Student Representative The student leadership structure is highly valued at Donnybrook District High School, providing an opportunity for students in Years 6-10 to hold leadership roles and support the staff in ensuring the school functions effectively. The following students have been elected as Student Representatives and are entrusted to fulfil their roles and responsibilities to the best of their abilities;

Year 6 Bryn Bursill Heidi Gidgup Kasey Jarvis Eve Oliver Lily Ratcliffe Harry Young Year 7 Megan Anderson Taylor Hale Elysia Hillis Cameron Stapp Year 8 Mason Cooper Lola Goedhart Lilah Hardisty Steele Turner Year 9 Keelie Bacci Rory O‟Doherty Sophie Pemberton-Ovens Zac Trigwell Year 10 Ellie Baker-Anscomb Elise Cain Cate Foster Jade McGurk Angela Pua Trent Stone Congratulations to the students selected for 2017. I‟m positive they will all acquit themselves well and will do their utmost best in leading the student body this year and in their representation of the school in the wider community.

Positive Behaviour Support Last year Donnybrook District High School laid the foundation for implementing Positive Behaviour Support at the Junior and Senior Campuses in 2017. The school‟s Positive Behaviour Support Matrix that was developed in consultation with students and parents and carers is now in classrooms and throughout the school. The Matrix clearly outlines the expectations that are to be observed at school and within the broader community. It focuses largely on Responsibility,

Engagement and Empathy. A copy of the Matrix is incorporated into today‟s newsletter.

NAPLAN 2017 Students in all Australian Schools in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will participate in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy next term. A brochure outlining information on the assessments accompanies the newsletter today. If you have any queries or questions, please feel free to drop in to school or give Jeff Brown or myself a call. Voluntary Contributions and Charges Parents and carers recently received an invoice for outstanding contributions and charges. I ask that parents and carers please pay their child/ren‟s contributions at their earliest convenience. Donnybrook District High School is endeavouring to provide a comprehensive curriculum across two sites to meet the needs of students in Kindergarten to Year 10. The school certainly needs your support to deliver on our plans for 2017.

School Development Days Parents and Carers are asked to make note of the following scheduled School Development Days for 2017;

Monday April 24 (Students commence Wednesday April 26 due to ANZAC Day public holiday)

Monday July 17 (Students commence Tuesday July 18)

Friday November 3 (Week 4 Term 4) There is no School Development Day at the beginning of Term 4. Instead a day is scheduled for Friday November 3, allowing all staff to attend a Regional Professional Development session.

We are already at the half way point of the term, and I am seeing a wonderful level of commitment from all staff and students that is resulting in productive learning. All classes visited from Kindy to Year 5/6 have shown a solid foundation has been established. Teachers have implemented support programs for all students who need educational assistance or extension. I have visited the majority of the parent/carer and teacher meetings held so far. It is wonderful to see so many parents and carers take the time to visit the class and see how each of the teacher/s operates within their classrooms. It makes the learning journey of your child far smoother when you see and

JUNIOR CAMPUS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’ S REPORT

Garry Davis

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understand how the teachers‟ work with your child within their classes. It also strengthens the partnership between school and home which is crucial in the child‟s educational journey.

We have also begun to gradually implement the new Positive Behavior Support in school Matrix. All students and teachers now have the final Positive Behaviors Support Matrix available in class. This Matrix is a framework of positive behaviours we expect, encourage and teach for the Whole School from K-10. There is a copy attached to the Newsletter for parents and carers to see the Matrix. The Positive Behavior in School Committee has gained feedback about expected positive behaviours from all students, parents and carers and teachers in 2016. Therefore the Matrix is what the whole school community all agreed to develop and follow for Donnybrook District High School. Students will be given lessons on key elements of the Matrix so that they clearly know what is expected. For example, there will be lessons on the following themes in the near future: Persistence, Using Good Manners, and Prepared for lessons. At each stage students will have specific lesson plans, mostly short and to the point which highlight and teach these key positive behavior skills. Each class will adapt their lesson plans to suit each age group, but all carry the same consistent message for positive behaviors.

I have had contact with many parents and carers to assist in settling students into solid routines. If you have any concerns regarding your child please call the teacher or myself to set up an interview. We have a wide range of support networks that we are happy to use to ensure each child gets the best out of their schooling: we have the School Chaplain on Mondays, who is available to talk to any student in need. Mr Len van Arde can speak on a weekly basis and keep track of how students are feeling. Our new, dynamic, School Psychologist, Amy Patience is also available to assist students and parents/carers where there is a need for assistance. Further, we also have Mrs Debbie Cann who has a very strong background in supporting the well-being of all students. I am a strong believer in getting consistent, solid support for any student whatever the need. Feel free to contact me with any concerns you may have as I am very happy to assist and guide in you the right direction.

Well done to all the Junior Campus students who competed in the South West Tennis School Challenge on Monday 20 February at the Bunbury Tennis Club. Lucas Sutton, Kasey Jarvis, Jed Torrisi, Lily McGurk, Neve Campopiano and Euan Tuia all had a wonderful day of competition. Euan really

enjoyed the spirit of competition and had a wicked day. Neve Campopiano enjoyed competing with others. Lily McGurk found it difficult but great to interact with other competitors.

It is Week 6 already and Year 10 students have started sitting English OLNA tests. These take place from the 7th of March up until the 24th. Students who have not attained particular band levels in Year 9 NAPLAN are required to sit OLNA in Year 10 and up to Year 12 until they display at least a minimum standard of Literacy (Reading and Writing) and Numeracy (Mathematics). Students who do not pass this assessment will not receive a WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) at the end of their schooling. This can make it difficult to secure employment or further training. Attendance is important. Students who do not have an attendance rate of at least 90% are considered as being at risk of not achieving their potential. This includes explained and reasonable absences. Stay healthy; exercise regularly, eat a good diet and get a good night‟s sleep. A Homework Schedule will be published on the Skoollbag app and on our website by the end of this week. It will cover homework requirements for the next two weeks. We will be publishing this each fortnight. If you have any queries about homework please do not hesitate to contact the subject teacher. A reminder that swimming trophies will be presented at our first Senior Campus Assembly, which will start at 9:00am in the undercover area on Friday, 10th March.

We are pleased to acknowledge Gary Dimasi of Paradise Beef for their donation of “stock yard confetti” to our Gallipoli garden. Thank you very much Gary.

HORTICULTURE

Rachel Seton

SENIOR CAMPUS ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL‟ S REPORT

Jeff Brown

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Surfing On Thursday 16th of February, the Student Representative Council from the Senior Campus and the Leadership group from the Junior Campus went on an excursion to Redgate Beach in Margaret River. Once there, we met the three guys from the Surf School who would be teaching us all about surfing and helping everyone to catch a wave. We had great fun trying something that for most of us was completely new and exciting. Everyone persevered and most managed the tricky task of standing up on the surf board which was a lot of fun. It was a great experience for all. The Student Leaders would like to thank everyone that made the day possible.

By Sophie Pemberton-Ovens

Harmony Day To celebrate Harmony Day at Donnybrook District High School, we would like to invite all students, parents and carers and community members to attend our school incursion on Tuesday 21 March, based at the Junior Campus. Harmony Day is a magnificent opportunity for the school community to acknowledge and celebrate cultural diversity. This year the theme is „Everyone Belongs‟ and the day will aim to encourage respect of cultural and religious diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.

Year 1-10 students will meet together at the Junior Campus to celebrate Harmony Day with a selection of school activities. To coincide with our Harmony Day morning, we would like to encourage everyone to dress in their brightest, appropriate, coloured clothing to represent the variety of cultures from around the world which will also include best dressed prizes for each year group.

The morning will start with a whole school assembly & Best Dressed Competition at the Junior Campus at 9:30am, followed by recess, 10:00am to 10:30am. Harmony Day sessions then run from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Students then have lunch as a whole school before the Senior Campus students head back to school; therefore, pick up for Senior Campus is as per normal.

A Meal Deal will be available on the day with a choice of Nachos – vegetarian, or pizza with a fruit stick or fruit box. An order from the Canteen will follow.

School Social (Years 7-10) Our first Social for 2017 will be held on Wednesday 15th March 2017 at Donnybrook District High School, Senior Campus in the undercover area. We are asking for lots of support to make it a really big night. We would like to encourage all students in Years 7-10 to attend and dress up in the theme of „Sports‟ from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Thank you from the Student Representative Council.

Our much anticipated Faction Athletics Carnival is fast approaching and we are hoping to see a large contingent of parents supporting the students on both the Tuesday and the Friday. We are busy finalising our preparations and it is certainly shaping up to be an exciting carnival. To support the staff to be able to manage the students effectively and the staff and volunteers to undertake their roles on the Friday, parents and carers are asked to please;

· erect shelters and/or sit on the football clubroom side of the running track.

· refrain from visiting the faction bays during the events (this includes siblings).

· avoid taking photographs of children other than their own and make certain photographs of other students aren't uploaded online.

· stay outside the taped off area at the finish line.

Thank you in anticipation of your cooperation.

2017 SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME

If you qualify for the Secondary Assistant Scheme you need to come to the school with a current Centrelink Health Care Card/ Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or Blue Veterans‟ Affair Pensioner Card before the end of Term 1 to complete an application form.

If you would like your clothing allowance to be directly deposited to your bank account you will need these details when completing the application.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 7th

April 2017

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Jonelle McLoughlin

JUNIOR CAMPUS FACTION ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Rob Horton

FINANCE

Sarah Bible

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Choir Congratulations to those students who were successful in joining the choir this year. With over 50 students trying out, it was very difficult to choose, but we have now begun learning new songs to sing at assemblies and also to represent our school within the community. Thank you to all who had the courage to have a go. Disappointment is a difficult emotion, but being able to accept and handle it, shows great strength.

The choir is looking forward to singing on Harmony Day and at the Anzac Service in the near future.

Bells The bell plates have come out of hiding and we have eleven keen bellringers ready to learn these amazing instruments. It takes time, patience and perseverance to master the bells and we look forward to presenting some music at an assembly next term. Congratulations to Zahlia Walker ,Ella McLean, Kasey Jarvis, Hayley Payne ,Caitlin Gardiner, Joseph Jones, Neve Campopiano, Lily McGurk, Cameron Wright, Jayne Harling, Harry Young and Bryn Bursill

Massage In Schools Program This program has been successfully running in the school for seven years now. It is a child to child massage consisting of fifteen strokes on the back, head, arms and shoulders.

Students from Kindergarten through to Year 6 use the program to help children release stress, anger and anxiety, as well as teach them the rules of safe touch.

Alongside this program, Mindfulness is being introduced into some classes. This program helps students to be more focused, less worried and more prepared for learning.

Both programs are backed by strong research and scientific evidence.

I am happy to run an information session on either or both of these programs. If you are interested please let the front office know.

Junior Campus Dance Off Week 9 Friday 31st March. More details soon.

Sports Carnival Raffle

See you at the Junior Sports Carnival Week 7 Friday 17th March. BYO spare change to buy a ticket in our fantastic Sporting Equipment Raffle. Easter Raffle Notes will be sent home 13th March Drawn Week 10 Thursday 6th April at the Easter Hat Parade, more details to follow.

BUNBURY JUNIOR BADMINTON

Have a try and Registration Evenings

Ages 7 – 17 Racquets Provided

Wear sports clothes and non-marking soled shoes

Wednesday, 29th March 5.30 - 7 pm Wednesday, 5th April 5.30 - 7 pm

Season Runs - Sub Juniors/Beginners - Tuesday, Juniors Wednesday– Terms 2 and 3

Badminton Centre, Rotary Drive Next to South West Sports Centre

Contact: Donna 0447 958 322

PERFORMING ARTS

Debbie Cann

UP AND COMING EVENTS

P&C Association

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Donnybrook Scout Group is in dire need of new leaders for our Group. To date we have not received any interest from our community and in the last month we have had 7 new members join but regrettably no adult leaders amongst these families. Our Groups survival depends on these volunteers who run the group both at section meetings (leaders) and at committee level. At the end of the year our Cub Leader, after 5 years of volunteering will be stepping down. At this stage we have no replacement, and with no replacement the future does not look promising at all. A final decision on the future of the Cub section will be made at the end of term 2(June). So we need some volunteers by then.

If you have ever considered a youth role, now more than ever is the time to volunteer.

The Cub section especially requires at least 2 leaders, we need 2-3 people from our community willing to step up and become leaders of youth. The Scout Association provides training and our current leaders have years of experience behind them to guide new leaders through their training

All enquires to Debbie Bourke 0439511344 or email [email protected]

NEW LEADERS URGENTLY REQUIRED

Donnybrook Centenary Scout Group

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2017 CALENDAR - TERM 1

SENIOR CAMPUS SCHOOL SOCIAL YEARS 7 - 10

SOCIAL: Sports Theme

WHEN: Wednesday 15 March 2017

WHERE: Donnybrook DHS Senior Campus

Undercover Area

TIME: 6:30PM – 9:00PM (Students may be collected earlier)

COST: $6.00 (Includes a Meal Deal – Hot

Dog & Fruit Juice)

Don’t forget ….. No door sales! No entry after 7.00 pm!

*All students must be picked up by an adult

Wk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat Sun

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Labour Day Year 10 OLNA 7-24 March

NEWSLETTER Year 1 Excursion - Bunbury

Snr Campus Assembly

9.00am Jnr Campus 5/6GL Assembly 9.00am

Secondary Faction Swimming Carnival

JC 2:35 Early Close SC 2:45 Early Close

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13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Primary Faction

Athletics Carnival Jumps & Throws

YEAR 8 VACCINATIONS

Primary Faction

Athletics Carnival JC 2:35 Early Close

SC 2:45 Early Close

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22 21 22 23 24 25 26

P and C Meeting 3.15pm

Whole School Harmony Day

Assembly, Junior Campus 9:00am

Year 4DE Parent Meeting 3.10pm

JC 2:35 Early Close SC 2:45 Early Close

School Board 4.30pm

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27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Secondary Faction Athletics Carnival

NEWSLETTER

Primary Dance Off

Jnr Campus 5/6TF Assembly 9.00am

JC 2:35 Early Close SC 2:45 Early Close

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9

YEAR 10 Work Experience

Primary Interschool Athletics Carnival

Yrs 7-10 Interim Reports & Parent Meetings

GOOD STANDING EXURSION

Snr Campus Assembly 9:00am Students last day

JC 2:35 Early Close SC 2:45 Early Close

H 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Good Friday

Start and End of Term

Public Holidays

School Holidays (students)

School Development

Days

P&C Events

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Donnybrook District High School 2017 Positive Behaviour Support Matrix

These are the behaviours we expect, encourage and teach at Donnybrook District High School from K to 10. These behaviours are observable, measurable and achievable by all and expressed in a positive language.

RESPONSIBILITY

We:

ENGAGEMENT

We:

EMPATHY

We:

ALL THE TIME

Are responsible for our own behaviour

Are considerate of others

Use technology appropriately

Care for our buildings, grounds and property

Use appropriate language

Make wise choices

Are punctual

Use good manners

Follow the school dress code

Listen to and follow instructions

Demonstrate a positive attitude

Respond and interact positively with everyone in the school community

Are polite and courteous

Are kind and considerate

Think about others when using social media.

Are honest and truthful.

Encourage others

Talk respectfully to others

Accept differences

Treat others how we would like to be treated

Take a stand against bullying.

Show patience

Allow people to express and be themselves

Know that it is safe to ask for help

DURING LESSONS

Are prepared for lessons

Are active listeners

Follow class procedures

Persevere

Work cooperatively in groups, pairs and alone

Actively participate

Use web sites matching the relevant learning activity

Help others

Let others learn

Cooperate with each other

Let others speak

Leave others‟ possessions alone

DURING BREAKS

And OUTSIDE

Play within the rules

Use equipment safely and return it to its correct place

Move quietly between classes

Play fairly

Include others where it is safe to do so

Demonstrate sportsmanship

Share equipment and areas

IN THE COMMUNITY Keep ourselves and others safe

Work as part of a team

Show pride in our school

Represent the school positively Value the contribution of community members