March Edition

From our Principal

God bless,

Stephen WilsonCollege Principal

Term One 2020

One of the things we love to see in our students is improvement. In fact, improving students is what school is all about. However, improving is not just for our students, it is for all of us, because none of us have ‘arrived’, and we can all grow and learn no matter our age. As a school, we are very much interested in improving what we do. The general process is:

a. Determine what the goal is that we wish to achieve.b. Check what our current performance is in relation to this goal.c. Develop a plan to bridge the gap between where we are currently, and our goal.d. Put the plan into action and then repeat this cycle.

Dalby Christian College has been working on improvement in many ways over the years and sometimes we forget how far we have come, but there is always more to do. This year our staff have been busy working at formulating Improvement Plans, and I have sent a summary of this home to you, so that you can see what our intentions are for this year.

We expect to see some action on site with our Tender process for the Enrichment Building concluding after some delays. We are thankful that this project has come in under budget and we expect the construction time to take approximately 6 months. In other development news, we are currently extending the irrigation on the oval to cover some areas on the other side of the cricket pitch.

I would like to thank our ELC Director, Erica Whittle who has done an excellent job as leader over the last 3 years. Family circumstances has meant that Erica has reluctantly resigned, and is moving to Chinchilla to continue service in the childcare industry. Our Head of Primary, Marie Skerman will be providing leadership to our ELC from Term 2. I’d also like to acknowledge our new Head of Secondary, Miles Ford, who has stepped smoothly into leadership and is doing a great job.

One of the new programs that has commenced this year is a strings program. We purchased 8 violins which have been borrowed out to 8 Year 3 students for the year. A further 9 students from Yr 4 -11 have purchased their own instruments and are having a weekly lesson. It’s great to see so many students participating in this new program and I’m looking forward to seeing where this leads – perhaps an orchestra!

On Friday 6th March we will be having our Interhouse Singing Competition commencing at 2:25pm in the MPC. Our 3 houses will all be singing the National Anthem unaccompanied, and then a Christian song of their choice which may be accompanied by music and choreography. Parents are most welcome to come along and enjoy this occasion.

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Calendar

This EditionFrom the Principal ............................................................. Front CoverCalendar & Prayer Points ............................................................. Page 2Primary School ............................................................. Page 3-4Secondary School ............................................................. Page 5Primary & Secondary Notices ............................................................. Page 6Devotion & Chaplaincy News ............................................................. Page 72020 Mission Trip ............................................................. Page 8Enrichment News ............................................................. Page 9Grounds & Sports News ............................................................. Page 10Tuckshop ............................................................. Page 11Creative Arts News ............................................................. Page 12Library News ............................................................. Page 13Classroom News ............................................................. Page 14Notices ............................................................. Page 15-20

March 2020

Wednesday 4th March Peru Mission Pizza DayFriday 6th March Interhouse Singing Competition 2:25pmWednesday 18th- Friday 20th March Year 10 CampTuesday 24th March Year 7 & 10 ImmunisationsFriday 27th March Interhouse Cross Country Carnival

April 2020

Wednesday 1st- Friday 3rd April Year 9 CampFriday 3rd April LAST DAY OF TERM ONEMonday 20th April FIRST DAY OF TERM TWOFriday 24th April Interhouse Country Carnival CompetitionTuesday 28th April Parent Teacher InterviewsWednesday 29th & Thursday 30th April Prep Vision Screening

Prayer PointsPrayer point:

• A safe and efficient construction of our Enrichment Building.

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Primary SchoolDIARY PARENTAL SIGNATURE

Thank you to everyone who has given positive feedback on the new Primary diary. Whilst homework is being sent home via email, we still ask students to record their own homework. The aim in doing this is to help each student to develop independence in their studies. We do ask that parents sign the diary each night from Monday – Thursday. This gives you the opportunity to check the standard of work as well as to be informed about what work is being completed.

INCOMPLETE HOMEWORK

Students who do not complete homework will be asked to do so at morning tea or lunchtime on the next day. As parents you will also be contacted by class teachers to inform you that this has happened.

We understand that things happen and occasionally it is not possible to complete homework. If this does happen please write a note in the student diary and your child will not be required to complete homework at school unless you request it.

SWIMMING

We are almost at the end of the Prep – Year 3 swimming program for the year. The intensive program for these grades has proved to be very worthwhile. We thank everyone who volunteered at school to help students get changed. Also thank you to all parents for your help and diligence in the short turn around in drying swimmers and towels.

SEVEN STEPS TO WRITING SUCCESS

Teachers have been using this program to inspire students to learn the skills of writing and to be able to write in a creative way.

The Seven Steps are illustrated in the diagram beside.

In the newsletter each month I will give you a short snapshot of each step (Sizzling Starts and Tightening Tension this month).

Students know the terminology so please ask them about what they are learning.

Marie Skerman Head of Primary

7 Steps to Writing Success

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Primary School

Examples of Sizzling Starts written by students

Through The Window Is it a truck? Is it car? Oh no, it’s a tank. Ahhhhh! Look out! Behind you! (Oliver Gosden Year 3)

The DareI stumbled up the jagged footpath, toward the big, black timber door. My heart was pounding. I was a little nervous. The veranda floorboards creaked beneath my feet. I gathered up all my courage and knocked on the door. (Tessa Nolan Year 6)

The Mysterious BottleThe soft sand between my toes, waves thundering into rocks as if they were drums. The salty odour floating through the air. The warm sunset creating the most majestic sight you could ever see. (Millie Edwards Year 6)

Examples of Tightening Tension written by students (these come from the middle of a piece of writing)

As the rocks flew up into the sky the lightening and tornado destroyed everything. I felt fearful and it felt like it was the end of the world. As smoke filled my lungs I could barely move. The alarms went off. People were screaming. The wind was so strong I nearly flew into the sky. Lightning hit the ground and the firemen had left the city. I wasn’t sure I would survive. I tased dirt and couldn’t leave the city. (Ronald McKay Year 3)

I woke up terrified. A very long siren came. I went outside and there were people screaming. I went to get my parents but they weren’t there and I realised they were at work. A tornado was crashing houses. Lots of dust went into my eyes. All of a sudden another tornado. I tried to hold on to a locker. I could smell dust and I could taste my sweat. There was lots of fire surrounding me. I couldn’t breathe. (Daniel Secretan Year 3)

Tightening Tension

This is where tension is created by making the reader feel like they are actually there – creeping through a dark forest or sitting in the sun on a scorching Christmas Day. They must see, touch and feel everything!

Sizzling Starts

Have you ever read a book and been absolutely hooked from the first page? Or noticed how so many movies throw you straight into the middle of an epic battle or action scene from the very first second? If you answered ‘yes’, then you know what a Sizzling Start is! A start that captures a reader’s or viewer’s attention immediately, compelling them to keep reading or watching.

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I’ve never been to an interhouse singing competition before and I am looking forward to the experience this Friday. Most schools just stick with the big three: swimming, athletics and cross country. It’s pleasing to see the ideals behind house spirit being engaged with more often and playing a greater part of school culture. Further to this, the Senior Leaders will be also be playing a bigger role this year in organising and coordinating some of their own events to further bring a sense of community and participation to Dalby Christian College. Keep and eye and an ear out for those.

ASSESSMENT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Recently assessment calendars were sent home for all secondary students. It is important that students hand in their assignments and complete their examinations by the due date. The only legitimate reasons for not completing an assessment by the due date for Year 7 to 10 are illness, misadventure or approved school-aligned events, such as representative sports. The College will not provide extensions for assignments or provide another time for the student to complete the examination as this compromises the integrity of the assessment task. Students who do not complete their assessment by the due date without a legitimate reason will not receive a grade on their report card for that particular subject because they have not met the requirements of the course.

Understanding assessment obligations is even more important for students in Year 11 & 12. Failing to meet assessment requirements, unless due to illness or misadventure, may affect a student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and completion of their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). The College is committed to following the QCAA policies and procedures which are designed to maintain academic integrity for all students across Queensland. The specific policy relating to illness and misadventure can be accessed here.

Assessment calendars and term overviews are available on our College website here.

BE NICE

There’s been a lot of media attention recently about a young boy named Quaden Bayles. Maybe I’m naïve, but I would hope none of our students have had to suffer bullying to the extent that he has been exposed. Still, a lot of hurt can be created between students because they’ve mistakenly come to believe they gain by making someone else feel bad. Unsociable behaviour is not acceptable within our community. Jesus teaches us to love our neighbours as ourselves. When we show kindness to others it improves their wellbeing and ours as well. We want all students to come to school and be part of an environment where they feel comfortable and accepted. I encourage all families to reflect with their children on how to interact appropriately with other children who, just like them, are simply trying to navigate this period of life.

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31 (NIV)

Yours in Christ,

Miles FordHead of Secondary

Secondary School

Miles FordHead of Secondary

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Primary & Secondary Notices

NAPLAN ONLINE

This year NAPLAN will done online for all subjects and all year levels except Year 3 writing which will be still on paper. The school has a two week window (12th – 21st May) in which to administer the test, however there are some restrictions within that 2 weeks.

A more detailed timetable will be issued closer to the time.

NAPLAN WITHDRAWAL

Parents do have the option of withdrawing their children from NAPLAN. If you wish to do this or need more information, please contact the relevant Head of School. Mr Ford- Secondary or Mrs Skerman- Primary.

STUDENT LEADERS’ MORNING TEA

The Primary and Secondary Student Leaders will be attending a Leadership Morning Tea on Thursday 19th March at MyaLL 107. The guest speaker for the event is Olympian, Krishna Stanton.

Students are asked to be at school for departure on the College bus by 8:00am. We expect them to return to school by approximately 10:15am.

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Devotion

Finding Contentment In Your Work

‘Enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.' Ecclesiastes 5:19 NLT

Two-thirds of your adult life will be spent earning a living, and God wants you to enjoy it: ‘To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.’ Try to realise that God has a purpose for your being where you are. ‘The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.’ (Psalm 37:23 NKJV) When you understand that, you begin to rejoice on the job rather than resent it, and believe that God has a plan for your future. It may be a different job, a promotion in your present job, or improving your skill set, which will result in your feeling fulfilled, knowing you are a valued and contributing team member.

So with one eye on the present and another on the future, your goal should be to perform your responsibilities with efficiency and professionalism, and glorify the One whose name you carry. Learn all you can from your current

position—both in skill-building and in character-building. Prepare yourself for what God has in mind.

So what if others overlook or undervalue you? David’s family didn’t think he was qualified to be Israel’s next king, but God had a different opinion. He also had the last word. There’s an important lesson here for you. Be faithful and seek to excel where God has placed you, and when the time is right He will bless you and promote you—but it may not be in the way you expect. ‘It is God alone who judges; He decides who will rise and who will fall.’ (Psalm 75:7 NLT)

The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2020

Whole School Chapel

On Wednesday 19th February we had some incredible guest speakers come and run our Chapel service. Allen and Alicia Murray are a husband and wife musical duo with a heart to see lives transformed by Jesus. They travel around Australia telling their story of how Jesus changed their lives from addiction, anxiety and hopelessness to a life of freedom and hope. In addition to sharing their testimonies Allen and Alicia performed two of their songs at Chapel and had the whole school clapping and singing along. The Murray's are on Facebook as 8ndure music, Spotify as “Endure” and their website is http://allenmurray.com.au/

Our Chapel services run weekly from 12:15-1:00pm each Wednesday in the College MPC and all parents are welcome to attend. We’d love to see you there.

Karl PumpaCollege Chaplain

Chaplaincy News

Karl PumpaChaplain

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2020 Mission Trip News

Here’s a few updates about the Peru mission trip. Our mission team has been meeting and there are some big events coming up to prepare to for the trip. But first here’s a short testimony from one of our mission team members, Aleeya Thomas, Year 11.

"I was so excited by the possibility of travelling overseas. Having saved up, how could I not jump at the opportunity? But that's not the main reason I am going. Sure, we get to experience another culture,

sights, etc, but I want to build a closer relationship with God, and experience Him like never before. I feel overwhelmingly blessed that I am able to go."

PIZZA DAYFundraising for the trip will officially begin on the 4th of March with our Peru pizza day. Thank you to everyone who brought their order forms in. All profits will go to support the trip.

HIKEOn the 13th of March the mission team will go on a teambuilding hike up Tabletop Mountain. We’ve got to get used to those high altitudes!

CROSS COUNTRY FOOD STALLWe have been given the opportunity to sell drinks and food at the Cross Country at the end of week 9. All profits will go towards the mission fundraising. Look for the mission team's stall on the day and grab something to eat or drink, it’s for a good cause!

TRIVIA NIGHT WITH LIVE AUCTIONOn Saturday the 29th of March we will be hosting a Trivia night with a live auction. If anyone would like to donate any goods or services for the auction please let the school know. More details about the event will be released closer to the date.

Karl PumpaChaplain and Mission Team Staff Member

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Enrichment News

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with us by wearing lots of funky socks on Friday 20th March to raise awarenss and

celebrate Down Syndrome.

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Sport News

Grounds News

Peter DavidsonGrounds & WPHS

COLLEGE OVAL IMPROVEMENTS

Irrigation is being added on the College Oval to improve grass health/ watering to both ends of the 400m track, shot put and discus, as well as laying a new supply line to the far half of the oval. Over the next few years this will be added to, allowing us the option to irrigate the entire oval. In addition to this we are adding drinking water supply to the oval.

Students have the opportunity to play in various levels of sport. Friday afternoon sport gives students an opportunity to have fun with a variety of students while experiencing a variety of sports. Some students will represent the school by playing team sports. Touch has started with the three teams playing in the local competition. A junior secondary cricket team has been selected and they will compete in a gala day in March against other schools.

Individuals get to try out for selection in district and regional teams. The representative pathway for students is to be selected in a district team (Bunya for 10-12 year old students, Inner Downs for 13-18 year old students) and compete at a regional trial (Darling Downs). While competing at the Darling Downs trial, a Darling Downs team will be selected to compete at the State Championships against eleven other regions from around Queensland, where a team will be selected to compete at the National Championships. Some sports go direct to the Darling Downs trial without a district trial.

Students are encouraged to nominate to trial for sports they have played. These are not a time to go and try a new sport. If students have an interest in learning a new sport, they should contact me and I will enquire how to

get involved with a club to learn the new sport. They can then aim to learn the sport with the aim of trialing in the next year. However if students have experience in a sport, they should build up the courage to trial. While they might not make the team this year, they should take note of the standard and work at reaching the level required the next year.

This year so far, the following students have qualified for district or regional teams and will have the opportunity to compete at the next level:

Touch – Macauley Nolan (15 boys), Corey Nolan (open boys) and Kynesha Barker (open girls) were selected in the Darling Downs touch teams to compete at the State Championships in March.Basketball – Darcy Kingston (15 boys) has been selected in the Inner Downs basketball team to trial at the Darling Downs trials in May. Lucas Irvine, Xavier Loechel and Blake Kingston (12 boys) have been selected in the Bunya basketball team to trial at the Darling Downs trials in March.

Rodney CrowtherHead of Sport

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Tuckshop

Tuckshop Roster 1st Term 2020 January – March

January February March April

you on for a day that doesn’t suit you

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We have updated the tuckshop menu and pricelist. Please refer to the website for the most recent version when placing your orders. The decision has been made to increase some prices to reflect the increase in cost from suppliers. Please be assured that prices have only been increased where necessary and we continue to endeavour to keep prices low.

*** NEW: Quiche $6 ***

ORDERING INFORMATION

Please put all family members’ orders together in the eldest child’s bag when paying altogether. Any change will be taped to the front of the eldest child’s bag unless otherwise specified. Please, avoid stapling/taping the bags closed.

All orders should have: student’s name, class, ‘Morning Tea’ or ‘Lunch’, and order with item prices and total. Morning tea orders and lunch orders should be on separate brown paper bags large enough to hold the order. All orders are to be handed in by 9am Friday morning.

Enquiries to Wendy Bouyer: wendy.bouyer@dalbycc.qld.edu.au

Wendy Bouyer-Tuckshop

Coordinator

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Year 3 Strings Program

The Year 3s had the first violin lesson of 2020 in the new Pilot Strings program on Tuesday 24th February. We learnt how to set up and pack up our instruments, as well as how to hold our violins and bows. Everyone was very excited to explore new sounds.

Creative Arts News

MyfanwaySchenk

Creative Arts Coordinator

2020 College Musical

We are pleased to announce that the College Musical for 2020 is Peter Pan. After a busy audition schedule, roles have been allocated. Congratulations to Jack Baird, Joshua Toomey and Emily Seebaran on their lead roles as Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Wendy. Rehearsals have begun and students are already eagerly preparing!

Save the date- 24th & 25th July- you won't want to miss it!

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This article appeared in a 2019 CCM Staff Newsletter and is shared with permission. The book is available for students, staff and parents to borrow from our Library. Mrs Brookes

Book Review- Josh Lyndon12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke

I am part of a group at my church called the ‘Men of Issachar’ after the first men of Issachar in 1 Chronicles 12:32, who “understood the times, and knew what Israel should do.” We read 8-10 books a year, and meet to discuss them and encourage one another. Over the years we have read dozens of books on theology and faith, culture and ethics, sexuality and technology. This year, one book we read was called “12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You” by Tony Reinke, and it presents a challenge to Christians about how we use that most ubiquitous personal technology of today.

While the particulars and peculiarities of smartphones lend themselves especially well to certain bad habits and harmful ways of thinking, much of his book could be as easily applied to anything that we can idolise.

Here is part of the conclusion from Tony:

In the last twelve chapters, I have warned against twelve corresponding ways in which our smartphones are changing us and undermining our spiritual health:

• Our phones amplify our addiction to distractions (chapter 1) and thereby splinter our perception of our place in time (12).• Our phones push us to evade the limits of embodiment (2) and thereby cause us to treat one another harshly (11).• Our phones feed our craving for immediate approval (3) and promise to hedge against our fear of missing out (10).• Our phones undermine key literary skills

(4) and, because of our lack of discipline, make it increasingly difficult for us to identify ultimate meaning (9).• Our phones offer us a buffet of produced media (5) and tempt us to indulge in visual vices (8)• Our phones overtake and distort our identity (6) and tempt us toward unhealthy isolation and loneliness (7).

This all sounds very negative, but while the book is cautionary it also celebrates the usefulness of the smartphone, for communication, social engagement, study, and prayer. I won’t steal all of Reinke’s thunder by giving you the whole summary, but I do commend the book to you, as well as its exhortation to self-criticism of our technology use.

As part of a Christian ministry that seeks to educate for eternity and equip for life, the practices that we model in our lives will be the truest lessons we impart to our charges. We have a shared responsibility to identify in ourselves and in each other patterns of behaviour which harm our relationship with God and each other, instead of edifying and uplifting...

This year, I encourage you to be observant of the way you and your family use your devices [at Christmas]. Reflect on the way they influence your interactions with each other. Think about the way they elevate your conversation – or, perhaps, drag it down. Finally, take your observations and be prayerful about your use of this and other technology, and consider carefully the lessons you want to teach the children in your care, whether at home or at school.

Available for purchase from Kooring: https://www.koorong.

com/product/12-ways-your-phone-is-changing-you-

tony_9781433552434

Library News- Book Review

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Classroom News

Year 1 Visual Art- Dr Bowie

The Year 1 students are working on royal self-portraits and are learning about the proportions and placement of the head and face. Year 1A and 1B completed a facial puzzle last week, with bright colours and happy expressions.

Bell Show Awards- Dr Bowie

Congratulations to all who submitted an artwork for submission to the Art Show! Over the past few weeks, primary students worked creatively to produce works for the show. More than 65 College students’ artworks were selected for display at the Bell Community Art Show this year, with a further 6 from the secondary school.

The artworks completed by students for the Bell Art Show are currently on display in the College Art Space in the Art Room. Those selected for the Show will be returned to add to that display in week 6. You are all invited to view them before and after school for the next few weeks.

Year 3A Chemical Science- Mrs Yarrow

This term in Chemical Science, Year 3 are learning about the three states of matter – Solids, Liquids and Gases. This week, 3A were investigating the inquiry question, ‘do all liquids mix together’? Students were asked to write a hypothesis before engaging in the process of trying to combine oil and water. Despite their best efforts, students learned that oil and water would not mix. They were immiscible liquids (unable to mix). Students then dropped water based food colouring into the oil layer and watched it form a ball, pass through and disperse into the water layer underneath. The addition of detergent, however, allowed the water particles and oil particles to join together and form an emulsion. Great learning 3A!

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Notices

MeysenAcademyHomestay2020

DALBY CHRISTIAN

COLLEGE

WE HAVE THREE STUDENTS

ATTENDING SCHOOL WITH US AND

LIVING WITH OUR FAMILIES FROM JULY

UNTIL AUGUST 2020.

HOST FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED FOR

THESE STUDENTS.

PLEASE CONTACT SHELLEY WIEDEN

FOR DETAILS!

2020 ALLSCHOOLS

TOUCH TEAMSPONSORSHIP

Do you own or work for a local business who is looking to support a school sport team? Our four 2020 All School Touch teams are looking for a sponsor. In return for your support your business logo will appear on the 2020 team shirts.

Only $500 per team inc GST

Please contact Shelley Wieden for details!

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Notices

For parents/guardians of students:

2020 Student Residential Address and Other Information collection notice

This notice is from the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (the department), to advise you that the department has requested that your child’s school provide a ‘statement of addresses’, in accordance with the Australian Education Regulation 2013 (Cth) (Regulation).

A statement of addresses contains the following information about each student at the school:

• Student residential address (not student names) • Student level of education (i.e. whether the student is a primary or secondary student) • Student boarding school status (i.e. whether the student is boarding or a day student) • Names and residential addresses of students’ parent(s) and/or guardian(s)

Schools generate a record number for each student for the purposes of this collection, which is also provided to the department.

Purpose of the collection This collection is routinely used to inform Commonwealth school education policy, and to help ensure that Commonwealth funding arrangements for non-government schools are based on need, and are fair and transparent.

The information collected in the statement of addresses will be used to inform school funding calculations. It is combined with data held by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to calculate the estimated capacity of a school community to contribute to the schools’ operating costs (capacity to contribute). Australian Government funding to non-government schools takes this estimated capacity to contribute into account.

On 20 September 2018 the Government announced that it will implement a new, improved capacity to contribute methodology used in the calculation of the Commonwealth’s needs-based funding arrangements for non-government schools. Known as the direct measure of income (DMI), the proposed new methodology is based on the median income of parents or guardians of students at a non-government school. This is in contrast to the current area based measure which is a point in time analysis based on average circumstances in 2011 of the area in which students at the school lived. This change follows a review of the existing methodology by the National School Resourcing Board. Further information about the review and the Government’s response can be found on the department’s website: https://www.education.gov.au/review-socio-economic-status-ses-score-methodology.

Use and disclosure of personal information

Your personal information is protected by law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Any use and disclosure of your personal information relating to the statement of addresses will occur in accordance with the Regulation.

Your personal information may be used by the department, or disclosed to the ABS, for the purposes of reviewing capacity to contribute methodology, calculating capacity to contribute and Commonwealth school education policy development (including school funding), or where it is otherwise required or authorised by law.

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Notices Your personal information will be provided to the ABS for capacity to contribute calculations and analysis as part of the Multi-Agency Data Integration Project (MADIP). Departmental staff will use the ABS’ secure DataLab to undertake analysis and calculate capacity to contribute scores for schools using de-identified data (i.e. data that has had identifiable information such as name and address removed). The linked information will not be used for other purposes. Further information on the MADIP can be found here:

http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/D3310114.nsf/4a256353001af3ed4b2562bb00121564/9099c77cb979d558ca258198001b27a0/$FILE/MADIP%20iPIA_2018.pdf.

The department may, from time to time, carry out audits of school submissions. In the event of an audit, contracted auditors may seek to compare a school’s statement of addresses with student enrolment information held by the school. These contractors will not use the information for any other purpose.

The department may also be required to disclose your personal information to its service providers for the purposes of the provision of information and communications technology (ICT) support services to the department.

What do you need to do? You are not required to do anything. Your school is responsible for providing the requested details to the department, however, you may wish to ensure that your school has the most up-to-date and correct details for your family.

Contacts for further information Your school can provide additional information about the process of the address collection.

If you have any further questions regarding the collection, you can contact the department by:

• Email: seshelpdesk@dese.gov.au • Phone (free call): SES helpdesk on 1800 677 027 (Option 4)

The department’s privacy policy is available on the department’s website at www.dese.gov.au. The privacy policy contains information about:

• how individuals can access and seek correction of the personal information held by the department; • how complaints about breaches of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) can be made; and • how the department will deal with these complaints.

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Notices

Enquiries To: Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program Children’s Health Queensland Telephone: 1800 687 372 Email: admin.psnhrp@health.qld.gov.au

PSNHRP Version 2

INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Visit by Registered Nurse for Free Prep Vision Screening Good vision is important for a child’s educational, physical and social development. Vision screening checks for common eye conditions that may impact your child’s ability to see and therefore impact their learning and development. A Registered Nurse will be visiting the school f rom 29th to 30th April to conduct vision screening for children in their prep year. If you wish to have your prep child participate in this f ree vision screening program, please complete and sign the consent form that has been sent home with your child and return this to your child’s class teacher by Monday 16th March. Parents do not need to be present for screening , however if you would like to be, please contact the school to arrange this. If your child’s vision is screened, you will be advised of the results in writing. If a vision concern is f ound , you will receive a phone call f rom the nurse to discuss referral to an eye health professional for further assessment. If a vision concern is identif ied and your child requires glasses, eligible health care card holders may be assisted with f ree basic glasses through the Spectacle Supply Scheme. Participation in vision screening is not compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in screening, please complete the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening. If you have any questions, please contact the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program on 1800 687 372.

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Notices

COLLEGE TRACKSUIT

Our new design tracksuit is compulsory this year after a two year integration period. The Uniform Room is fully stocked in all sizes for both the jacket and pants

and we look forward to helping with your uniform needs.

JACKET $43PANTS $36

*old tracksuits can be dropped to the Office and will be sent to a Mission

School in Vanuatu.

STUDENT ABSENCES

When your child is absent or is going to be absent from school, parents must inform the office.

Email: office@dalbycc.qld.edu.au

Phone: 4672 4222/ Text: 0437 883 509

Please remember to include your child's name and reason for absence in your communication.

Parent Portal & APP: Absences can be viewed and unexplained absences

can be approved by parents via the portal or app

PRIVACY POLICY

Please be advised that an updated Privacy Policy for Christian Commuinity Ministries, Colleges and Early Childhood Education & Care Centres can be found at

the following link:

http://www.dalbycc.qld.edu.au/images/2018/CCM-Privacy-Policy_Statement_2018.pdf

STUDENT MEDICATION

Parents are reminded that the following rules apply for medication at school:

* parents are to inform the office in writing if their student needs to have prescribed medication at school. A form is available at reception for this.

* medication must be in the original container on which the doctor/ pharmacists’ instructions are

clearly labelled.* medication is to be held at the office and will be

administered to the student as prescribed.* over the counter medications including Panadol

and Nurofen cannot by law be administered at school unless the same procedure as for prescribed

medication, as above, is used.

2020 CONCESSION APPLICATIONS

2020 College Fee Concession applications are now open. Families are asked to complete our

Concession Application Form and return it to the College Office.

Families who currently receive a concession, and families looking to apply for concession on their school fees for 2020 should complete this

application.

Forms are available on the College website via this link or by contacting the College Office.

STUDENT DEPARTURES

Families leaving the College are asked to notify the College and complete a departure form ASAP.

This allows for best planning for staff and also ensures that fees are not added to your account.

2a Mary StreetDalby QLD 4405

Phone: 0746724222Email: office@dalbycc.qld.edu.au

Web www.dalbycc.qld.edu.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DalbyChristianCollege

Community & Church Notices

Funds raised to support the Dalby Community.