2011 — Dookie PS students Lachy Ludeman, 7, Jordan Sutherland, 8 and Troy Hamilton, 7, on the first day of term.
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Evie Feehan
As the Dookie Primary School Council president, I’m very proud to be celebrating 150 years of our little school.
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It’s pretty special to think back to when it all started — first as Rural School No.136 in 1872, and then opening its doors as State School No. 1527 on February 1, 1875.
Our school council works hard to make sure Dookie Primary keeps moving forward.
Crucially, we are involved in planning for the future, looking after the grounds and buildings, keeping kids safe, and making sure the school stays connected to the wider community.
None of it happens on our own though.
What makes this place strong is the way everyone pitches in — staff, kids, mums and dads, and locals who always seem ready to lend a hand.
Groups like the Lions Club and the Men’s Shed are perfect examples of that country spirit, always backing our school and our kids.
As we look back with pride, we’re also looking ahead.
The heart of this school has always been the children, and everything we do is about giving them the best start in life.
With the support of this community, I know the future will be just as bright.
Peter Shields
School Council President
2011 — Dookie PS students Shanae Guy, 8, as Little Bo Peep and Paige Cleave, 12. as Cinderella, shared Book Week fun with other schools at Cluster Day at Katandra West Primary School.
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Bethanie Sessions
2022 — Dookie Primary School students show off their billycarts at the Dookie Showgrounds.
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Rechelle Zammit
2024 — Year 4 student Tassy Gregory and Year 5 student Amelia Shields with Dookie Lions Club member Ron Sidebottom during a Dookie PS visit to the Dookie Men’s Shed.
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Rechelle Zammit
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