Early Learning Centre (ELC)

Friday 22 August, 9am – Assembly (Kindy Ramsey)

Years 3-6

Monday 18 August, 12:00 noon – Primary Musical Performance “Peter Pan” Matinee session

Monday 18 August, 5pm – Parent Information Session (Year 3 camp)

Wednesday 20 Aug – Friday 22 August, 6:45pm – Primary Musical Performance “Peter Pan” – evening session

Book Week

This week marks the celebration of Book Week!  Please note that Duncraig ELC & Primary will hold their Book Week Parade next Friday, 29 August, to accommodate Carramar Primary’s parade this Friday. We look forward to a fun week of reading and activities for all students.

 

Lost Property

During the winter months, we have accumulated many sports jackets and jumpers in our lost property collection. We have returned all named items to their owners. If your child is missing clothing, please visit the Primary Administration Office to see if we have any items that belong to you. Any unclaimed clothing items will be handed over to the uniform shop at the end of Term 3.

Warmest regards,

Colour Blindness

It’s good to know if a child is colour blind, as they may struggle in school with activities that use colours, such as drawing and sorting blocks.

Colour blindness might become obvious after the age of 4 years and is more common among boys. Children who are colour-blind can see as clearly as other children but cannot tell the difference between some colours or see colours differently from other children. This usually happens with reds and greens, and sometimes with blues and yellows.

 

If your child is colour blind, it’s good to inform their teacher about the condition. This will allow the teacher to choose activities that don’t involve spotting colour differences.

 

For further details, please see Raising Children Network.

 

If you have any concerns, colour vision testing can be performed by some General Practitioners (GP), eye specialists or optometrists.

Color Blindness

Scoliosis

Early detection of scoliosis is crucial for managing child’s spinal health and ensuring the best possible outcomes. Scoliosis is a condition where the spine twists and curves sideways. It is more common in girls than in boys and typically becomes noticeable during growth spurts.

 

Most cases of scoliosis develop in otherwise healthy children, and the exact cause is often unknown.

 

Parents and children can look for signs such as uneven shoulders, uneven shoulder blades, a slightly tilted head, a noticeable curve in the back, or one hip being higher than the other. These can be spotted with a simple examination of your child’s back.

 

For more details on scoliosis and how to check for it, please see Raising Children Network.

Scoliosis