6 June 2025

Messages From the Principal

P&C and Volunteers Morning Tea

On Friday 23 May the staff thanked our P&C and volunteers for their valued partnership that adds value to the amazing school program that we provide. Thank you to our parent volunteers, Rise Learning and to our amazing staff who contributed to the scrumptious morning tea.

Students’ individual wellbeing
Embedded community engagement processes
Communities of support for the school’s vision and outcomes

Book Fair

Our students enjoyed the opportunity to purchase some amazing books, posters and pens.  The books were put on display in our library by our librarian, Mrs Connolly. Thank you.

Celebratory activities
Students’ individual wellbeing
Embedded community engagement processes
Design of learning environments – classroom, schoolwide

School Board

The voting process has now concluded, and the results will be deliberated at our next School Board meeting, due to be held on Tuesday 16 June at 4pm in the Conference Centre. I will keep you posted.

Embedded community engagement processes
Communities of support for the school’s vision and outcomes
High expectations, by the school’s communities, for student & school outcomes

School Development Day

On Friday 30 May our staff participated in a Staff Development Day. These days are part of our planning cycle and give the staff an opportunity to participate in quality professional development. Thank you to our staff presenters. Some of the topics covered included:

• Aussie Optimism
• Digital Technologies – revised scope and sequence
• Classroom planning time

Students’ individual wellbeing
Embedded community engagement processes
Design of learning environments – classroom, schoolwide

Works

1. New grass shoots are visible, and the oval rejuvenation is on track. These works would not be possible without the partnership we have with our P&C and others. I would like to thank the following for the contribution of funding:
• OSH Club $5000
• Pasta in the Valley $300
• Rise Learning $200
• P&C $2500
• School $8000

2. I am pleased to announce that the Department has agreed to replace the aging carpet in our library. These works will take place shortly. There will be a disruption to library services for about a week.

School resourcing
Aesthetic environment
An embedded revitalisation process
Design of learning environments – classroom, schoolwide

Mr Peter Jakimowiez
Principal

EALD – English as Additional Language/Dialect

Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with classroom teachers for moderating sessions. We compared the writing completed by students in small, supported EALD groups with their in-class writing. This evidence was instrumental in assessing and reporting on the students' progress using the EALD Progress Maps. These collaborative sessions are a valuable tool at Dianella Heights, aiding in future planning and goal setting for our EALD learners.

The Year 2 students have proudly published their narratives into mini books and taken them home. They were excited to share their work with their classroom teachers and peers. We hope you enjoy reading their innovated stories.  

The Year 5 students have been honing their persuasive writing skills, with the topic "AFL is better than Soccer" sparking lively debates. During Mrs. Hesse's sport lessons, they learned the rules of AFL, which has become a new passion for Hannah. However, Seon and Duon remain steadfast in their belief that soccer is far superior. The students crafted strong arguments for both sides and produced well-constructed pieces.

Below I have included some interesting information on the stages of learning English as a Second Language.

Natalie McInnes
EALD Teacher

ECE – Early Childhood Education

ECE News

In Kindy we have been busy building our number knowledge. The children have been working on number recognition, counting objects, and sequencing numbers up to 8. We've had lots of fun with number rhymes to help us remember how to write each digit, and we even turned ourselves into human number lines!

Our literacy learning has taken off too. We have started exploring the sounds that letters make, using catchy songs, creative sound crafts, and sorting games to reinforce our learning in playful ways.

We have also been learning about community helpers - the important people who look after us and keep our communities running smoothly. We have talked about who we can call in an emergency, a valuable life lesson for our little learners.

Thanks to a generous voucher from Bayswater Bunnings, we’ve added child-sized gardening tools to our collection. The children have loved using them to sweep, dig, and pull weeds -showing great initiative and pride in their garden space. And finally, we have something exciting growing in our veggie patch! The children recently planted potatoes, and we’re all keeping a close eye on them. With a bit of sunshine and care, we’re hoping to harvest enough for a delicious batch of hot chips in the future!

Our Pre-Primary students have successfully begun their Speaking and Listening task—and what a performance it has been! Our students presented their very own weather report, confidently sharing their knowledge of weather symbols, appropriate clothing choices for different conditions, and fun activities suited to the weather. Dressed like true professionals in blazers and ties, and speaking into their own microphones, they were absolute superstars! We are so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm—future news presenters in the making!

Room 17 and Room 18, please be aware of your History project. View the timetable on the classroom window for your child’s allocated presentation date. We look forward to hearing all about your special family heirlooms.

As a gentle reminder, if your child is feeling unwell (has a runny nose, cold symptoms, or just isn’t feeling their happy self) please keep them home to help stop the spread of germs. We really appreciate your support in keeping our Kindy community healthy.

ECE Teachers

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Wellbeing Officer

Aussie of the Month

Riannah M in Year 1 was recognised as our Aussie of the Month at the last assembly. Congratulations Riannah, we continue to be inspired by you!

Focus Virtue

Our last focus virtue was Creativity.

These are the wonderful students who were recognised for practising creativity.

Next Focus Virtue

The next focus virtue is – Resilience.

Lunchtime Disco and Lego Club

We danced under some menacing rain clouds last week but we still managed to bust a move before the rain came! It was really special to see older students dancing with younger students, amidst a lot of giggling and falling down! Then Monday saw the return of Lego Club in the library - can’t wait for more cosy creative hangouts this Winter.

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Jess Lewis
Wellbeing Officer

Sports Report

Your Move

We are pleased to announce that we are a member of the Your Move schools program.

Your Move is a Department of Transport program that encourages students and their families to get active by walking, riding and scootering to school or catching public transport, more often.

Simply by changing how your child travels to school a few times each week can deliver lifelong benefits. Increasing active transport to school has been proven to lower childhood obesity, establish healthy habits and improve concentration and academic performance.

Reducing the number of cars around the school at drop off and pick up times also helps improve safety and reduces pollution.  

So, join the Your Move movement and help us to earn points that can translate into funding for new bike and scooter racks.

Thank You from Fair Game

Thanks again to the wonderful students and staff at Dianella Heights for your support Please see the certificate of appreciation to include the funds raised and equipment donations. 

Cross Country

Our School Cross Country will take place at school, commencing at 9:00am on Friday 20 June. Students from Kindy to Year 6 will be participating in the faction carnival. There will be a separate race for each gender in each year level. It is expected that all children will participate. The students are running the course in their weekly sport sessions and know what is expected of them to be successful.  Parents are welcome to come and support their child throughout the day and join us for the presentations at the end of the day.

Approximate times for each race. Distance has changed due to the top oval renovations - 1.4km distance is modified.

(Boys and girls will run separately) 

Interschool Winter Sports Carnival Update

Students have been training hard in preparation for selection in the interschool AFL, Soccer, and Netball teams. We are pleased to announce that the teams have now been finalised.

All relevant information and permission details will be sent via School Stream. Please ensure you check the app for updates and complete the necessary forms.

The Interschool Sports Carnival will be held on Thursday 26 June. We look forward to a great day of competition and sportsmanship!

Simone Hesse
P.E. Teacher

P & C

Kaya Everyone,

Thank you and well done to our Year 6 councillors for providing our last meeting with student updates.

We would like to thank the DHPS staff for all your support and acknowledging our P&C on P&C Day.

I would like to personally thank the following donors in Term 1 for their support as we continue to achieve our P&C goals; Osh Club, Pasta in the Valley, Rise Learning.

We are still in search of a Fundraiser Coordinator & Class Rep Coordinator. If you are interested to find out more, we would love to hear from you. 

Join us at our next P&C meeting in Term 3 Week 2 – Tuesday 29 July 4pm in the Conference room. 

For more information about our P&C, please visit our website https://dianella-heights-primary-school-parents-citizens-incorporated.square.site/

Warm regards,

Indah Yildiz
P & C President

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