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the North

2026 Student Leadership
Positions

Over the coming weeks, we will begin the process of appointing
our 2026 Student Leadership Team as our current 2025 leaders
prepare to move on to Secondary School.
Year 5 students have been invited to nominate themselves,
reflecting on the qualities they possess as leaders and the
attributes they can bring to the position. Each nominee will
present a short speech to the principal class team, staff members
and current student leaders, with selected students progressing
to present at assembly on Monday 24th November.

At our final assembly on Monday
15th December, our current
student leaders will officially pass
the baton to the incoming 2026
team, presenting them with their
leadership badges. We look forward
to celebrating and announcing our
new student leaders at this time.

Save the date
End of Year Concert

On Friday 12 December, our students will put on an end of
year concert. Weather permitting the concert will begin at
1:30pm on the outdoor stage near the gym. Parents are
encouraged to bring picnic blankets to sit on. More information
will be made available closer to the event.

Student of the Week

Each week we love celebrating the achievements of our students at assembly. As a whole school, we
recognise the conscious efforts students make to follow our school values of Care, Courtesy,
Cooperation and Common Sense (our 4Cs) by awarding a certificate to one student from each class
every week. The recipients from the last fortnight are below.

Awards presented 10th November

Mahnaz FO Eliana 1P Arsalan 2A Hussam 3T Hekmatullah
4M Yasmin 5H
Bille FN Asal 1YN Sreya 2S Arsalan 3G Zainab 4C Jayden 5LP
Zahid FE Mahdia 1V Hassan 2L Sara 3TW Aathis 4L Shefket 6W
Aarib FS Rislin 1I Simin 2C Irfan 3S Maryam 5G Joshitha 6CA
Linxi FH Ahmad 1KN Mekdes 3J Paviish 3A Nandha 5P Fatemeh 6C
Ahmadullah
1FB Library: Reef 3J ICT: Lucas 5J Asieh 4T Mariam 5J Sansa 6G

Road Safety & Parking
Over the past few weeks, we have been made aware of ongoing safety concerns near
the pedestrian crossing on David Street. Vehicles parking too close to the crossing
have created visibility issues for both the pedestrian supervisor and students. While
we understand that parking can be challenging during peak times, we ask that families
please use the designated areas for drop-off and pick-up to ensure the safety of all
students.
It has also been observed that some parents and students are crossing David Street
away from the designated pedestrian crossing or calling children across the road. This
practice is extremely unsafe, and we strongly urge all families to model and reinforce
safe road behaviours by always using the crossing.
In recent weeks, police have been monitoring traffic along David Street to check
vehicle speeds, seatbelt use, and mobile phone compliance. Parking Officers are also
continuing regular patrols of both David and Woodlee Streets to ensure drivers are
following parking regulations. We appreciate your cooperation in following these laws
and helping maintain a safe environment for our community.
The school continues to work closely with the City of Greater Dandenong to address
the challenges around parking and traffic flow, including exploring the potential
relocation of the pedestrian crossing closer to the school’s main entrance.

Positive Classrooms

Throughout the year, we have refined our Positive Classroom Management Strategies to
strengthen and increase consistency in routines, procedures and classroom expectations
and defined active supervision. Clear and consistent expectations, aligned with our school
values of Care, Courtesy, Cooperation and Common Sense guide students toward positive
behaviour and mutual respect. Consistent routines help students understand what is
expected and create a sense of stability and safety, allowing more time for focused learning.
Active supervision ensures that staff are present, attentive, and able to provide immediate
feedback and support, helping to prevent disruptions before they occur. Together, these
Positive Classroom Management Strategies build a structured, predictable, and supportive
environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
We would like to share with you our school-wide behaviour expectations as well as some of
the procedures and routines that have been established and refined. Documents such as
these support consistency across the school and help children to understand expectations.

Sport Update -
Division Summer Finals

On Friday 31st October, Dandenong North Primary School took the Mixed Softball, Mixed
Cricket and Girls Softball teams to compete in the Division Summer Finals.
The Boys Cricket team played exceptionally well, making it all the way to the grand final. In
a close match, they missed out on first place, finishing as runners-up to Wallarano Park
Primary School by just five runs.
Straight after their cricket final, many of the same boys backed up to play in two softball
matches, which they won convincingly! Their outstanding teamwork and determination
earned them the title of Softball Premiers and a place in the upcoming Regional
Championships on November 12th.
The Girls Softball team also performed brilliantly, showcasing great skill and teamwork
throughout the day. They progressed to the finals but unfortunately went down to a strong
Sirius College team, finishing as runners-up.
Congratulations to all our players for representing DNPS with pride,
sportsmanship, and effort!

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