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2nd July,2025

News from
the North

Celebrating Term 2

It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the halfway mark of
the school year! The speed at which the term has flown by is a
true reflection of a productive and successful Semester 1. Some
of the wonderful events and successes that we have had include:
Preliminary NAPLAN results that show our students in years 3
and 5 are performing at a high level. Finalised NAPLAN results will
be provided to our families early in Term Three.
Attitudes to School Survey undertaken by students in Years 4, 5,
and 6 demonstrate their high levels of connectedness towards
school and a positive mindset to learning.
Successful sporting events such as gala days, cross country and
athletics, where many students achieved their personal best.
Various incursions and excursions were undertaken across the
school which have delivered students learning experiences
beyond the classroom.
A wonderful education week open afternoon with lots of families
visiting classrooms and joining in with activities.
A successful Book fair which was organised by Ms Varas, Ms Kay,
and Ms Hankinson, raised funds for the school library.
As this is our final newsletter for Term 2, I’d like to take a moment
to thank our wonderful students, dedicated staff, and supportive
families for all your efforts, which play a vital role in the strength
and success of our school. I am proud of all that we’ve achieved
together and remain focused on ensuring that Dandenong North
Primary School remains a great school.
Just a quick reminder that if you're on school grounds during the
holiday break, we’d greatly appreciate your support in helping to
keep our environment safe and to deter any unwanted behaviour.
DNPS is a family school, so we treat the grounds as if they were
our own.
Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday. We look
forward to welcoming you back for another exciting term of
learning and growth on Monday 21st July.
Paul Hilton
Principal

School Spirit Awards
Nominees
Each week we love celebrating the achievements of our students at assembly. At the end of
each term we recognise a student from each year level who has exemplified the school
values of Care, Courtesy, Cooperation and Common Sense (our 4Cs) with a School Spirit
Award. All nominees (one from each class) also receive a certificate and an award.

Lakshmi FO Alysha 1FB Kuothekuur 2C Hasnain 3G Krissny 4M Reyan 5P
Zahra Shero
6CA
Elina FN Alfred 1P Flora 2S Amir Ali
3TW Faisal 4L Kumeil 5H Vivijana 6C
Ryan FE Senuki 1YN Ashna 2L Harsh 3S Mina 4T Ayla 5J Felicia 6G
Zara FS Sasmika 1V Karikalan 2D Habil 3A Mariam 4C
Romaysa
5LP
Janega 6W
Zayaan FH Aholiab 1I Nyla 2A Isaiyaa 3T Christian 5G
Abbas 1KN Hadya 3J

School Spirit Award Winners

Foundation
Ryan
FE
Ryan exemplifies the values of our school through his
thoughtful actions and positive attitude. He approaches
each day with kindness and empathy, always showing
genuine care for the wellbeing of others. Whether working
with a partner or in a group, Ryan consistently listens with
respect and responds with insight, demonstrating a deep
sense of courtesy and teamwork. His ability to stay calm,
think logically, and make sensible choices contributes to a
harmonious classroom environment where everyone feels
heard. Ryan is not only a motivated learner who enjoys
stretching his thinking in mathematics, but also a
dependable and encouraging classmate who others
naturally turn to. His quiet leadership and strong display of
Care, Courtesy, Cooperation, and Common Sense make him
a true reflection of school spirit.
Year 1
Alfred
1P
Alfred is a kind and courteous student, always showing
respect and wonderful manners to all his teachers. He
is a kind and caring classmate, always bringing a smile
to the faces of those around him. Alfred has shown
fantastic growth in all areas of his learning, and he
should be very proud of himself! He comes to school
each day with a positive attitude, and an enthusiasm
for learning. He is a hard worker and is determined to
try his best when completing all his work, even
showing confidence in raising his hand to share his
answers during class discussions. Well done on all your
hard work, Alfred. We are all so proud of you, and we
are extremely fortunate to have you in 1P!

Year 2
Ashna
2L
Ashna is a hardworking and dedicated learner who
shows the 4Cs. She approaches her work with Care by
always striving to do her very best and complete work
to the highest standard. She is a kind and thoughtful
friend to everyone in the class and always co
operates with her peers, working as part of a team
and sharing her excellent ideas. Ashna is always
Courteous and respectful to her teachers, showing
wonderful manners and a positive attitude every day.
2L is incredibly proud of all your hard work this term!
Keep up the fantastic work and continue to shine in
our class. Well done Ashna!

Year 3
Hadya
3J
Hadya consistently demonstrates the 4C’s in
everything she does. She shows care by being kind to
others and offering help when someone needs it. With
her polite and respectful nature, Hadya always uses
her courtesy, remembering to say please and thank
you and treating everyone with kindness. She uses
common sense to make thoughtful decisions, always
acting responsibly in the classroom and playground.
Hadya is also a great team member who shows
cooperation by working well with others, listening
carefully, and sharing ideas respectfully. Her reliable
and considerate behaviour makes her a valued
member of our class and school community.
Congratulations!

Year 4
Mariam
4C
Mariam is a kind and courteous student who
consistently demonstrates the 4Cs in all areas of
school life. She is always ready to lend a helping hand
to both her peers and teachers, showing genuine care
and compassion for those around her. This term,
Mariam has shown impeccable dedication to her
learning. She is a curious and motivated learner who
consistently strives to achieve her personal best in
everything she does. Her positive attitude, respectful
behaviour, and strong work ethic make her a
wonderful role model in the classroom. Well done,
Mariam! Keep up the fantastic work!
Year 5
Christian
5G
Christian, you make my choice a very easy one because of
the way you always show the 4Cs. You consistently show
care for others, offering help and support even when no one
asks. You use common sense in tricky situations, calmly
thinking things through and making fair decisions. Your quiet
acts of courtesy, like including others and speaking kindly,
often go unnoticed but make a big difference. You always
cooperate with both teachers and classmates, putting the
needs of the group before your own. In addition to always
showing our school values, you are the voice of reason in our
class, helping to settle disagreements and guide others with
maturity.
Christian, I know that it is tricky for you to see just how
valuable you are, but you truly do make 5G a better place

Year 6
Janega
6W
Janega is an exceptional student who consistently
demonstrates the 4Cs in all areas of her learning. She
approaches every task with focus, determination, and
a strong work ethic. Janega is kind, caring, and
dependable, and her friendly nature shines through in
everything she does. Her commitment to
improvement and steady effort are truly inspiring.
This year, Janega has made outstanding academic
progress, showing what can be achieved through hard
work and a positive mindset. She is a role model in our
classroom, and her peers are lucky to have someone
like her to look up to. Well done Janega!!

Earlier this term, our Year 4–6 students took part in the annual
Attitudes to School Survey implemented by the Department of
Education. This important survey helps us to understand how
students feel about their school experience and allows us the
opportunity to make changes based on these results. There are also
questions that focus upon an individual's persistence, resilience,
and general feelings of wellbeing, which is important data for our
wellbeing team to view and ascertain what supports might need to
be put in place. We are pleased to share some early results, which
reflect the strong, positive culture we have built together. These
results demonstrate the impact of our ongoing work, and we are
excited to continue maintain and building on this to provide every
DNPS student with the best possible school experience.
· Connectedness to School - 96% positive endorsement
· Learning Confidence (Sense of Confidence) – 94% positive
endorsement
· Differentiated Learning Challenge – 98% positive endorsement
· Effective Classroom Behaviour – 95% positive endorsement
· High Expectations for Success – 99% positive endorsement
· Advocate at School – 98% positive endorsement
· Sense of Inclusion – 97% positive endorsement

Year One students have continued to learn about our local
area with a focus on geography and thoroughly enjoyed a
visit to the local Dandenong Market. They loved looking at
the array of fruits and vegetables sold and had the
opportunity to taste some of them back at school. In Writing,
we have been learning how to write procedures. Students
made their own jam sandwiches and then wrote the
instructions for how to make their tasty snack! What a busy
and exciting term we have had!
This term in Grade 2, students explored the concept of material manipulation through a series of exciting
hands-on science experiments. They investigated how different materials can be bent, twisted, stretched
or changed to serve a purpose- such as building strong bridges or flexible towers. Students predicted,
tested and recorded their observations while deepening their understanding of how materials respond to
physical changes.
In Reading, we delved into the imaginative and thought-provoking stories of author Anthony Browne.
Students developed their comprehension skills by analysing characters, settings and themes in texts such
as The Tunnel and Into the Forest. They explored how authors use both visual and written language to
build mood and convey deeper meaning.
In Writing, students brought their creativity to life by planning and writing their own Supertato narratives.
They learnt how to use speech to show character voice and action and experimented with punctuation to
make their stories more engaging. In the second half of the term, students turned their attention to
procedural writing, even following a fun set of instructions to make a fizzy rainbow!
In Mathematics, we expanded our bank of strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems and
developed mental strategies to become more efficient and confident problem solvers. We also explored
measuring using informal units by participating in measurement hunts around the classroom and choosing
appropriate items to measure the length of different objects

Term 2 has been a busy and exciting one in Year 4, exploring fascinating topics across the curriculum
and enjoying hands-on learning experiences that brought our lessons to life.
We investigated the forces and the world beneath our feet, diving into the processes of weathering,
erosion, and soil formation. A highlight of the term was our excursion to the Gould League, where
students enthusiastically explored various habitats, the importance of composting, and caring for
the Earth. It was a delightful day of digging and discovery.
In maths, we focused on developing multiplication fluency by participating in friendly competitions
with other classes, including times table challenges. We also practised our mapping skills, learning
how to use coordinates, directions, and spatial thinking to create and interpret maps.
In English, our young authors crafted their own suspenseful stories using the Talk for Writing
approach. They worked hard to build tension through exciting vocabulary and strong sentence
structures, and their creativity truly shone through. We also thoroughly enjoyed our class novel,
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which sparked great discussions, imaginative thinking, and a few
chocolate cravings along the way!
YEAR 5
YEAR 6
What a busy and rewarding term it’s been in Year 6! We kicked off the term with Gala Day, where students proudly
represented our school, competing against other schools and demonstrating excellent teamwork and sportsmanship.
As part of the Our Shared History unit, students learned how colonisation affected Indigenous Australians and why
Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week are important times to reflect, learn, and show respect. During the Wanyara
incursion, students discovered how Aboriginal art can be used to tell stories.
Our student leaders have continued to shine, with School Captains confidently leading our weekly assemblies. The
student leadership team, along with all other leaders, have played an important role in our school community by
helping to create a safe and respectful environment, with our school values of the 4C’s always on display.
It’s been an action-packed term full of fun and learning, and we’re incredibly proud of our Year 6 students’
accomplishments!

On Thursday 26th June we went on a mind-blowing excursion to Myuna farm, which is located in
Doveton near the Dandenong Creek. 5P and 5LP went to Myuna Farm on Thursday while the other
classes (5H, 5G and 5J) went on Tuesday due to fact that all the grade 5s could not go at once. We did
activities that linked to our them, “What’s our Impact.” Some of the fun activities that we did were;
fishing to check if the water was good quality, we watched an interesting clip in the Giant Bin and we
played with the baby animals. The only thing that slightly ruined our day was the damp weather. My
highlight for the day was playing with the farm animals and seeing a bull follow the train.
By Sathush – 5LP
Myuna Farm
On Thursday 26th of June, 5LP and 5P went to Myuna Farm excursion since our topic for intergraded
was “what’s our impact.’’ We did many activities and learnt new things. The activities were fishing,
doing a scavenger hunt, repurposing materials, going in a giant bin and watching a clip and playing
with most adorable animals. My highlight of the day was playing with the animals and going in the
train ride. Unfortunately, the weather was very wet, damp and the ground was very muddy.
Otherwise, it was still fun and I would go again.
By Zena – 5LP
Myuna Farm Excursion
On Thursday 26th Of June my class 5LP and another class 5P went to Myuna Farm to learn about
sustainability. We did nice and fun activities that pleased me. Looking back it was very fun, we did
fishing, garden activities and train rides but my highlight of the day was petting baby animals and I’m
so happy to create another memory in grade 5.
By Moussa – 5LP
Myuna Farm
On Thursday 26th of June, 5P and 5LP went to Myuna farm to learn about sustainability. We did lots
of fun activities that linked to our theme “what’s the impact”. Some of the awesome activities we did
were: fishing (to check the quality of the water), a scavenger hunt in the community garden and a
recycling relay race. Over all, my favourite bit of the excursion was the adorable baby animals.
Hafsah – 5LP

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