IMPORTANT DATES

Faith , Hope & Love - 1 Corinthians 13:13

POSTAL ADDRESS: PO BOX 273 ARMADALE WA 6992 T: (08) 9497 1444 E: dale@dalecs.wa.edu.au W: www.dalecs.wa.edu.au

DALE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS A MINISTRY OF THE ARMADALE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH INC.

AND IS AFFILIATED WITH A.I.S.W.A. AND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AUSTRALIA LTD

POSTAL ADDRESS: PO BOX 273 ARMADALE WA 6992 T: (08) 9497 1444 E: dale@dalecs.wa.edu.au W: www.dalecs.wa.edu.au

DALE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS A MINISTRY OF THE ARMADALE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH INC.

AND IS AFFILIATED WITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AUSTRALIA LTD

Dale Newsletter 21st November 2018

21/11 Yr 6 Grad Assembly

1:00pm

23/11 Yr 6 Grad Dinner

be at School for 6:00pm

Pickup from School

9:15pm Sharp

26/11 Yr 7 Orientation

8:30am—3:15pm

Wear sports uniform

27-28/11 Yrs 9 & 10 Exams

28/11 Yrs 7 & 8 Testing

29/11 Book Sale 2:00-4:00pm

Yr 7 Maths/Science/HASS

Yrs 8-10 HASS

Yrs 11-12 ATAR & Gen

29/11 Yrs K-Yr2 Presentation

6:30pm - 8:00pm

(these children will have

half day and must return

to School by 5:45pm)

04/12 Yrs 7-10 Presentation 7:00pm—8:30pm

04/12 PP Graduation In the Church 10:00 am—11:00am

05/11 Kindy 1 Excursion Caversham Wildlife Park

05/12 Yrs 3-6 Presentation

6:30pm—8:00pm

(these children will have

half day and must return

to School by 6:00pm)

05/12 High School Excursion

Term 4 End H/S

06/12 Primary Excursion

Term 4 End P/S

30/01 WEDNESDAY

Start Term 1 2019

31/01-

01/02

Yr 12 Camp

07-08/02 Yrs 7&8 Camp

Yr11 Christian Citizenship Medal GEORGIA BRINNER

Yr11 General Achievement Medal MANFRED KELLY

Yr11 Academic Medal ELI MWAMBI

Duke of Edinburgh Award ASHER COWIE

The Yr 11/12 Presentation Night on Wednesday 14th November was a wonderful celebration of the achievements of our senior students and a time of reflection on the past year. Pastor Steve Hall spoke an encouraging message on “I have got that”. The top student in every class received a certificate and then special awards were presented:-

Yr12 Christian Citizenship Medal CAITLIN NEASHAM-TURNER

Yr12 General Achievement Medal MEGAN MORRELL

Yr12 Academic Medal/Shield LYNETTE LAI

Caltex All Rounder Medal ORTINEL GAKONA

ADF Long Tan Award IMARI MORRIS

CSA Christian Character Award ADIN ROBERTS

The prefects for 2019 were also announced:

Head Prefects Prefects

Asher Cowie Georgia Brinner Eden Cowie

Eli Mwambi Kiki Doo Phillip Janissen

Kezia McKeown Lyssa Lai

Juline Terblanche Samara McKeown

Lakeman Cable Daniel Sayson

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EXAMS NEXT WEEK

Students may arrive at school by 9.25 on their exam days. Early students will be supervised in gym, church and lawn area. Exams will be finished by 3.15 each day.

Normal timetable for Yr 8s on WED and Yr7s on TUES and WED.

TUES 27/11 Yrs9-10 English 9:40am Yr8 English9:40am Science 1:00pm HSS 1:00pm WED 28/11 Yrs9-10 Maths 9:40am HSS 1:00pm

Praise Points: For a fabulous Yr 11 & 12 Presentation Night and

School Ball

For a wonderful Yr 6 Graduation

For our amazing administration staff and all they do

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Prayer Points: For teachers as they write reports and as they support

students to end the year.

For the Year 7 Orientation day on Monday

For end of the year Concerts and Presentation Night preparations

For a great Year 6 Graduation dinner

For Yr7-10s as they undertake exams and tests next week

Past Students - Where are they now?

Ben Gould – 2017 Leaver

What are you up to?

As of right now, I'm in Kathmandu, Nepal but in 1 day I'll be in Jakarta, Indonesia and the day after I'll be in Makassar, Indonesia! How did my life get to be so crazy? I just finished a 7 week stint travelling around 3 districts of Nepal (including Solukhumbu, the district of Mount Everest!) sharing the gospel with people who have never heard and encouraging those who have and believe. The next stint is 4 weeks in the Indonesian city of Makassar which has a very high percentage of Muslims.

What led you to your current situation (God, TAFE, Uni, other opportunities)?

Partly my parents and God haha. I/they enrolled in a YWAM (youth with a mission) DTS (discipleship training school) where for 3 months I learnt so many things about God and how he loves me so much (and you) and how he has a plan for my life. Learning about what I did really changed my life and brought so much hope and passion. The beginning of the second 3 months resulted in me getting flown out to Nepal for 7 weeks.

What is your biggest piece of advice for Dale students as they leave school?

1) Take a gap year or a 6 month break after and do a YWAM DTS. Not only will it change your life, you'll be able to experience the power of God!

2) No matter what happens during school, if you get bad grades or good ones, don't let it shape your life. God has a plan for you and if you want the most out of life, seek him whole heartedly and he will hear you. That's not to say don't try though, always try to do your best.

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

Mr Drent always encouraged and inspired me to push myself to achieve goals and set records.

Mr Van always inspired me really seek knowledge in the Bible and he also liked to laugh with us.

Mrs Wheatley grew my passion for reading and encouraged me to use my imagination.

Mrs Rama developed my competitiveness and my sweet tooth with all the prizes she gave out.

Mrs Parry taught me the importance of originality and making things my own.

Mrs Smedley helped develop my problem-solving skills but also really taught when it's time to have a laugh and when it's time to buckle down.

Mrs Robinson always encouraged to go after what I wanted and really just encouraged me in general.

Mr Coffey taught me how to have an open mind and to question things we don't know about, also when to take instruction.

Miss Goss taught me how to express myself and what I enjoy through drama and through English.

Mr Brown loved to joke around but I also enjoyed talking about serious things with him such as religion or ethics or physics and chemistry.

Miss Pearce really pushed me to put forward my best.

FINANCE Term 4 quarterly fees are due on 28 November 2018. Please finalise your payment by the due date.

If you are unable to finalise your payment by this date, please contact the school office to make an appointment with the Business Manager.

The School requires one term notice to withdraw an enrolment. Penalties apply for insufficient notice period.

School fee enquiries can be sent to: Mrs Natalia Awardi – awardin@dalecs.wa.edu.au or Ms Karen Holmes – businessmanager@dalecs.wa.edu.au

Seville Dragons Basketball Fixtures Friday 23rd November

U12 Dale vs Seville Dragons Black 5:15pm Crt 1

U14 Dale vs Seville Dragons Black 6:00pm Crt 2

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CANTEEN

DALE NEWS

CANTEEN NEWS

Due to the end of year, we are trying to run down the freezer and some food items will become unavailable.

ICY POLES ON SALE - 50c

Friday afternoons outside Yr 6.1 Class

to help raise money for our 2019

Sydney / Canberra Trip.

Love water, don't waste it

DAY DATE WEEK HELPER

Thur 22nd 7 Help needed

Fri 23rd 7 Sandy Lai

Mon 26th 8 Help needed

Tues 27th 8 Marie Romero

Wed 28th 8 Help needed

2019 Book Lists are on our Website and App.

Hard copies are also available at the Office

What every child needs

for learning self-regulation

Being with calm adults who can provide safety and security

Having predictable routines and clear boundaries

Being listened to and acknowledged

Watching the adults in their life manage their own feelings and behaviour

Knowing the names of feelings and being able to identify their feelings by name

Having adult support when they are upset or tired or angry

Having unstructured time to play and learn at their own pace

(Kids Matter – Australian Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative)

K-2 End of Year Concert IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The K-2 concert is on Thursday 29th November (Week 9).

On that day, the K-2 children will finish school at 12.10pm and need to be collected form school at that time.

They then are required to be returned to their classrooms at 5.45pm and the concert will begin at 6.30pm.

UNIFORM SHOP

With only two weeks left to go until the end of term, we would like to encourage parents of students going into Yr1 & Yr7 next year, to be prepared with their school uniforms. Layby is available for you convenience. (usual opening hours for the balance of this term).

We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

Joan, Frances & Rachelle

Tuesday 22nd 9am – 3pm

Thursday 24th 9am – 3pm

Tuesday 29th 8am – 12pm

1pm – 4pm

Wednesday 30th 8.30am – 11.30am

(FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – STUDENTS MUST BE IN CLASS)

Opening times in January

Details of the High School Excursion to Adventure World are attached

DCS MOBILE APP:

Download the school app for easy access to

information. Find it in IOS and Android stores.

DALE OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Fri:8.15am - 4.15pm

THE UNIFORM SHOP: Regular opening hours during the school term: Tues 8:00 to 11:00am / Thurs 8:00 to 11:00am & 2:00 to 4:00pm

REPORTING ABSENCES: SMS - 0400 000 767

Please ensure you include your child’s name and the REASON for

the absence.

SCHOOL BANKING: Mon 8:00 - 8:45am

Outside the primary music room

SCHOOL NURSE: Niri Ramlukun Child & Adolescent Community Health Service CHDC, 3056 Albany Highway Armadale, WA 6112 T: 9391 2166 www.health.wa.gov.au E-mail: nirmaladevi.ramlukun@health.wa.gov.au NOTE: For Immunisation questions— call Central Immunisation Clinic 9321 1312 during business hours.

INSTRUMENT LESSONS:

New Openings in Music Tuition for Term 4 Piano (Mr Valentine), Guitar (Mr Harris), Drums (Mr Lawrence), Voice (Mrs Summers), Woodwind (Mrs Fenwick) Please see Mrs Fenwick or Reception for details

High School Choir Rehearsals are back Monday Lunchtimes in the church, preparing for end of year events. All welcome.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS :- Chair: Ian Prangnell, Treasurer: Sue Cameron, Secretary: April Fleay

Members: Ps Forrest Candy, Trish Merrett, Kevin Ryan, & Jon Younger

If you would like to contact the School Board please direct your emails to boardsecretary@dalecs.wa.edu.au.

PASTORAL CARE: Mrs Janine Daniels danielsj@dalecs.wa.edu.au

CHAPLAIN: Mr David Mac mclachlanda@dalecs.wa.edu.au

Offices are located in the Library.

For appointments please ring the front office or speak to class teachers

Christmas Service 9:00am

ALL WELCOME

P & F - FACEBOOK PAGE:

Please have a look and request to join our Facebook page. We do have to confirm that you are a parent at our school, so please bear with us while we do this. Have a read of the pinned post as it has the rules. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1269866576362914/

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BOYS’ BRIGADE meets on Tuesdays from

6.30-8.30pm.

Ages pp—year 12 at school.

Contact Ian Prangnell for further details or

if you would like to help on 0423 098 056 or

prangers @ westnet.com.au