School News

Dumbleyung Primary School

Dates to Remember:

• August 22 Book Week – My Secret Powers
• September 5 – Thursday Faction Athletics
• September 6 - Friday School Photos
• September 13 - Friday Interschool Athletics Wickepin

Kukerin Primary School

• A maths extension program will be trialled, Maths in Motion. The program is aimed to challenge and further the thinking of students who demonstrate a high level of aptitude in the area of Mathematics. A 12 month trial will be targeted to a select group of Year 4 and 5 students. The trail will commence shortly and Principal Daniel Moore will facilitate the program.
• Several of the staff members have recently participated in learning at Hyden Primary School on an initiative known as Talk for Writing. The program reinforced the importance of oral languages skills in writing process and assist students to improve their text structure.
• The school will celebrate Book Week on Friday August 23. All students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character. The theme this year is ‘Reading is my secret power’.
• Volunteers are needed for the athletics carnival on Friday September 20. Kukerin is hosting this year’s carnival and we will require all families to help out on the day. Please contact Deb Doney by Friday September 6 if you can assist on the day.
• You can now enrol children in VacSwim swimming lessons for the October School Holidays. Programs are available for children aged 5 to 17 years and cater to all skill levels from beginners to those doing their Bronze Medallion.
• Narrogin Little Athletics Registration Day and come and try day will be held on Saturday August 31 from 9am til 12pm at Thomas Hogg Oval, ages under 6 to under 17 are welcome. Contact Claire 0448 338 640 for more information.

Dates to Remember:

• August 15 – year 4 PEAC Testing
• August 22 – Junior Room Assembly 2.30pm, P&C Appreciation Afternoon Tea
• August 23 – Book Week Dress-up
• August 30 – Erth Dinosaur Zoo Excursion at Lake grace, Kindy to Year 6

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