Cowra Public School NEWS Term 1, Week 11
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
10 April 2014
NSW Department of Education and Communities
Dear Parents As we come to the end of what seems an incredibly busy term we can reflect on tremendous effort shown throughout the school. Each class has worked tirelessly in completing tasks and programs that has resulted in strong progress by all students. This week we are looking forward to our Anzac service at school which will be held tomorrow, Friday, 11 April . The children will be involved in an assembly service signifying the commitment and service of our servicemen and women. During the holiday the school will be participating in the Cowra Anzac Day march on Friday 25 April, and we encourage our students to join with the school to march. Full winter uniform is to be worn and the children are to meet outside the Services club prior to the march at 10.20am. As Easter is just around the corner we are also looking forward to the Easter Hat Parade being held tomorrow, Friday at 9.30am. The children have been very excited in stage 1 getting ready for this event in preparing their hats. This week the school has been involved in a huge gala day of sport involving all children in Stages 2
APRIL Infants Easter Hat Parade
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Last day of Term 1
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Pupil Free Day
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Yesterday we also ran the first Adventure Club day which went exceptionally well. The children were involved in rock climbing, bushwalking, caving, going on a flying fox and going in a cave behind a huge waterfall. All children had a great time that saw them very tired by the end of the day. Next term the Adventure Club will return and all children are eligible to be involved. We also saw two of our students make representative teams this week with Luke Kinsey chosen for Western Region AFL and Josh Pokoney being chosen for Western Rugby League. We wish the boys the best of luck heading towards the state carnivals that will be held later in the year. Anja Gower and Isabella Scammell are currently involved in swimming at the State Championships and we are sure they will be performing well. A very exciting event that occurred last week involved our school captain Lindsay Munro. Lindsay travelled to Sydney with Mr Murray where he presented a speech at a Teachers Federation Conference. Standing alone in front of over 100 delegates Lindsay put forward an outstanding presentation that achieved a standing ovation. To say that the school and wider community of Cowra are proud of Lindsay would be an understatement. Well done Lindsay.
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and 3. Both Rugby League and Netball were on offer on the day, with perfect weather and wonderful organisation ensuring the success of these events. A huge thank you to the children for their wonderful sportsmanship and also to the teachers and staff involved in coaching.
Cowra Public School has been successfully implementing the Positive Behaviour Learning
Students return for Term 2
program since 2008. Over that time we have experienced significant improvement in student outcomes both academically and behaviourally. As in all programs constant review and adjustment is necessary to ensure ongoing effectiveness. To strengthen and simplify our acknowledgement of successful learning behaviours we are introducing separate infants and primary gotcha attainment levels. This will ensure that our Infants’ children will have had the opportunity to attain the highest level within their early years of school and then recommence throughout their primary years. Term 2 will see the commencement of the new level system. Whilst Infants’ children will largely remain unaffected the primary students will have some adjustments made to their levels and awards. We are looking forward to our new certificates, medals, bars and trophies and the introduction of our wall of fame later in the year. Lastly I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter holiday break. I encourage all parents and carers to take the time over the break to read with their children. As always I would also like to instruct all children to wear the appropriate equipment (helmet) if riding a bike these holidays and to watch for traffic if they are riding on or near the road. Have a great break and we look forward to seeing everyone return on Tuesday, 29 April. Regards
Brad Tom
MAY 1
Infants Singing 12.30pm in Infants Open Space
STAGE 3 PIE DRIVE
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P & C catering fundraiser
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Mother’s Day stall
Stage 3 students are holding a Pie Drive to assist with costs for their excursion to Canberra this year.
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St 3 Pie Drive closes
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Stage 2 excursion to Canberra Zoo
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Pies delivered
A Pie Drive order form is attached to this newsletter and as winter is fast approaching this is an excellent opportunity to stock your freezer with mouth watering pies from Roberts Bakery in Orange. Orders for the pies need to be in by Thursday, 15 May 2014 and the pies will be delivered to school on Friday 23 May 2014. There will be a prize for the most pies sold by a student.
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours:
8.30am - 3.30pm
School commences at 9.10am School finishes at 3.15pm Students are not supervised before 8.45am
Mail: PO Box 285, Cowra Phone: 6342 2400 Fax: 6341 1357 School Counsellor 6341 3078 Email: cowra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: http://www.cowra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au DEPT.HEALTH DENTAL CLINIC:
1300 552 208
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COWRA EISTEDDFOD
YR 6 TRANSITION TO COWRA HIGH SCHOOL
Infants & Primary Choir Friday, 16 May
INFANTS ASSEMBLIES Infants assemblies will now be held every second Thursday, i.e. even weeks. The assemblies will be held in the Infants Open Space and commence at 2.00pm and finish at 2.30pm when the children will return to their classrooms. At these assemblies students will be receiving Merit Certificates and PBL awards. Every alternate Thursday (not assembly week) from 12.30pm until 1.00pm the Infants will be holding combined singing in the Infants Open Space. All parents are invited to come along and listen to the children singing.
PRIMARY ASSEMBLIES The Primary will also be holding their assemblies every second Thursday, i.e. even weeks at 2.30pm in the school auditorium. The assemblies will include the Year 6 Public Speaking and Merit Certificates will also be presented on the day. Assemblies for both Infants and Primary next term will be held on: Week 4: Thursday, 22 May Week 6: Thursday, 5 June
COMBINED ASSEMBLIES The
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Each Tuesday for the rest of the year, Year 6 students attend Cowra High School for transition into Year 7 next year.
Stage 3 Verse Speaking Choir Tuesday, 20 May E2-3 & H2-3 Performance Wednesday, 21 May
All students need to be in full school uniform with correct closed in shoes. This is an OH & S requirement.
Dancing Monday, 2 June Instrumental Band Wednesday, 4 June More information next term INFANTS MERIT AWARDS: Mathew McIntosh, Matilda Sowter, Jaxon Simms, Haylie Ingram, William Leatherland, Samantha Riley, Candice Meeuwisse, Chamberlain Gillham, Niamh Webster, McKay Sullivan, Jack Forbes, Logan Barham, Nathan Cheng, Sabion McKeown, Charlie Peterson, Zara Wright, Daniel Bakini, Felicity Bolton, PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS: Hayden Gailey, Jessica D’Elboux, Dylan Miller, Louis Johnson, Kayla Hall, Janieva Pollard, Jessica Graham, Tom Coghlan, Tyahla Munro, Nikolai Paki, Will Graham, Benson Sullivan, Jack Druery, Sonny Eastwood, Courtney Wright, Sean Smith, Marcus O’Connor, Luke Kinsey, Patrick Lazarou, Lewis McFarland, Gregory HynesBrien, Memphis McKeown, Jayelem Cutmore.
combined
assemblies twice a term. At these assemblies the Infants and Primary Aussies of the Month will be announced and the children will be presented with their awards. Week 2: Thursday, 8 May Week 8: Thursday, 19 June
PBL REWARD DAY Tomorrow the school will be holding a PBL Reward afternoon for students who have not received a blue slip in the last 5 weeks of term. This is a whole school afternoon (K-6) where students will be allowed to bring in electronic games, board games, card games etc. and craft activities.
Monday, 28 April ~ Pupil Free Day Tuesday, 29 April ~ Students return
Yesterday fourteen students took part in an Adventure Club Day. The Club is designed to recognise the outstanding work of children during the term and their strong attendance at school. This is a reward program where a maximum of fourteen students a term have a day full of adventure. The group travelled to Mt Canobolas (Orange) where the children completed several activities during the day including climbing to the summit of Mt Towac and the Pinnacle followed by morning tea at Lake Canobolas. The group then travelled to the Borenore Caves where the children explored the main cave.
PBL AWARDS
After lunch the children travelled to the base of the Federal Falls where they had great fun!!
240 Gotcha Award: Lindsay Munro, Cailin McKay, Lachlan Devlin, Mac Webster, Dylan Miller
This is a very enjoyable day and all children had a fantastic time.
200 Gotcha Award: Archie Osborne 200 Gotcha Award: Tobi Casey 180 Gotcha Award: Christopher Brown
Katie
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160 Gotcha Award: Sonny Eastwood, Luke Kinsey, Will Graham, Chloe Horne 140 Gotcha Award: Abbey Druery, Jake Roberts 120 Gotcha Award: Jack Croker 100 Gotcha Award: Tallis Bell
TERM 2 DATES
COWRA PUBLIC SCHOOL ADVENTURE DAY
80 Gotcha Award: Damian Bell, Emmett Langton 60 Gotcha Award: Mason Russell 40 Gotcha Award: Felicity Bolton, Charlie Peterson, Connor McMahon, Murray Devlin 20 Gotcha Award: Nathan Cheng, Sophie Saxby
NAIDOC SPEAKING
PUBLIC
Last Friday, Lindsay Munro delivered his 2013 NAIDOC Public Speaking speech at the Teacher’s Federation Conference in Sydney. Lindsay did a wonderful presentation and was a great ambassador for Cowra Public School. Well done, Lindsay! Thank you to Mr Albert Murray and Mr Dean Murray for accompanying Lindsay to Sydney.
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STAGE 2 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA ZOO On Tuesday, 20 May, Stage 2 children have the opportunity to participate in a day excursion to Canberra Zoo. The excursion will tie in with work being studied on endangered animals and Australian fauna, The cost is $42.00, which must be paid at the school’s office before Friday, 9 May 2014. Payments can be made in instalments (e.g.$10.00 a week). What To Bring/Wear (in a sturdy bag/back-pack):
Suitable mufti attire, including sensible closed in shoes Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent (raincoat, if weather indicates) Pocket money for souvenirs (maximum $20) Morning tea, lunch , afternoon tea Drink bottle Camera (optional) The bus will depart Cowra Public School at 7.30am and return at approximately 5.00pm. Any medication your child may need on the day should be given to the class teacher. The child’s name and instructions for administering must be clearly shown. Kathryn Macnamara Stage 2 Assistant Principal
ANZAC DAY The official Cowra ANZAC Day march will be held on Friday, 25 April, which is the second Friday of the school holidays. We encourage as many students as possible to be involved in the march. Captains, Vice Captains, Prefects and all students have been invited to attend. Students and staff will be meeting at 10.20am at the Cowra RSL Club for the laying of the wreaths before the march down Kendal Street to the Cenotaph and the ANZAC Day ceremony.
STAGE 3 CANBERRA EXCURSION This year, children from Stage 3, have the opportunity during Term 4 to take part in a three day excursion to Canberra. This excursion is the culmination of the Stage 3 HSIE unit on Government and it is also an enjoyable social experience for all those involved. The excursion will occur: Wednesday, 10th December to Friday, 12th December 2014. Accommodation: will be at Camp Cottermouth. The cost will be $272 per student, this amount may vary depending on the number of students attending and the amount of profit generated by the PIE DRIVE. This includes ALL costs, except for lunch on the first day. The itinerary for the excursion will be sent home early in Term 4. All students wishing to participate in the excursion must have paid $72 by Thursday, 24th July and the excursion paid in full by 20th November. Payment options: 1. Pay $72 deposit by Thursday, 24th July and then $14— $15 each week so you have paid in full by 20th November. 2. Start paying $12-$15 each week now, you will have paid $72 and the full amount, before the due date. 3. Pay in 5 instalments NO LATER than the following dates: 24th July 21 August 18 September 23 October 20 November
$72 $50 $50 $50 $50
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Stage 3 teachers.
A firm indication of the number of Stage 3 students participating in the excursion is vital. Please indicate on the slip sent home whether your child will be attending and return the slip to the school by Friday, 9th May. If you indicate that your child will be attending please be aware that we will regard this as a firm commitment and we will make bookings accordingly.
Students are to wear full school winter uniform. A note has gone home inviting all students to attend. Please fill in the permission slip and return it to the school by Friday, 11 April.
INFANTS HAT PARADE
NOW ACCEPTING PAYMENT FOR:-
The Infants (K-2) will be holding an Easter Hat Parade on tomorrow, Friday, 11 April (last day of Term 1).
SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION:
$30 per student, with a family maximum of $60. Payment would be appreciated this term.
Students will be making their hats in their classrooms during the next two weeks.
STAGE 2 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA ZOO: Tuesday, 20 May
If parents have any ideas or wish to assist with their child’s hat making, please contact their child’s class teacher.
2014. $42.00 or instalments of $10.00. Closes Friday, 9 May 2014.
STAGE 3 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA: Deposit of $72.00 by 24th July. Total cost: $272.00 (this could be reduced depending on how much money the Stage 3 Pie Drive raises).
The parade will take place at 9.30am in the school auditorium and all parents are invited to attend.
GIRLS’ ABORIGINAL DANCE GROUP Last Tuesday three girls from Cowra Public School Aboriginal Dance Group participated in the Opening Ceremony for Catapult in Bathurst. Catapult is the national youth Circus and Physical Theatre Festival . The Festival ran for a week in Bathurst. The festival brought artist and young people within surrounding districts together inspiring them to build on their skills and selfconfidence. What a great opportunity for Teagan Drage, Jayarna Pattinson-McGrath and Brooke Graham. The three students performed magnificently and really enjoyed the experience. Prue James Girls’ Group Coordinator
SCHOOL FEES Each year the school asks families to pay a small contribution towards the cost of their child’s education. This contribution helps to cover the cost of books, paper and other items used by every child. The school has set the fee at $30 per child with a family maximum of $60. This equates to approximately 15c per day. The receipt of your contribution would be very much appreciated and payment can be made at the school office.
UNIVERSITY OF NSW COMPETITIONS The University of NSW’s, International Competition and Assessment for Schools is the largest independent competition and assessment program for schools in Australia. It is also delivered to over 20 countries. Students in Years 3 to 6 were invited and encouraged to enter the following ICAS subjects: Dates for sitting the exams Computer Skills: Tuesday, 20 May Science: Wednesday, 4 June Writing: Monday, 16 June Spelling: Tuesday, 17 June English: Tuesday, 29 July Mathematics: Tuesday, 12 August Entries have now closed!
SCHOOL BANKING WITH THE COMMONWEALTH BANK What a fantastic start to Term 1! We have welcomed plenty of new bankers. Yesterday was the first round of consistent saver awards. These awards were given to students who have banked every week. The recipients of these awards were:
Braith Gain Danny Quinn Derwin Le Roderick Le
STAGE 3 PIE DRIVE Stage 3 students are holding a Pie Drive to assist with costs for their excursion to Canberra this year. The excursion will take place in Term 4 and more information will be sent out early Term 4. Depending on how much is raised, the final amount for the excursion could be revised. A Pie Drive order form is attached to this newsletter and as winter is fast approaching this is an excellent opportunity to stock your freezer with mouth watering pies from Roberts Bakery in Orange.
Keep collecting your tokens to earn your rewards and remember to hand in your book to the office every Wednesday.
Orders for the pies need to be in by Thursday, 15 May 2014 and the pies will be delivered to school on Friday 23 May 2014.
If you wish your child to start banking, please contact the school office.
There will be a prize for the most pies sold by a student.
NAPLAN TESTING NAPLAN testing for Year 3 and Year 5 students begins next term. Language Conventions and Writing Tuesday, 13 May Reading Wednesday, 14 May Numeracy Thursday, 15 May Catch-up day Friday, 16 May - Catch up day It is very important that the students attend on these days and are on time in getting to school.
RTA ADVICE BUS TRAVEL Students will only be allowed to travel on the bus for which they have a bus pass. If a different route is required, the bus company must be contacted prior to the day. If your child needs to catch a different bus for any reason, you need to contact the bus company and the school. Cowra Bus Company number: 6342 1021
phone
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SPORT DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
WESTERN REGION AFL
The District Cross Country will be held at the Koorawatha Showgrounds, Koorawatha on Monday, 2 June 2014.
Congratulations to Luke Kinsey who was chosen in the Western Region AFL side last week. Luke will now compete in the Regional team during the year.
Transport to and from Koorawatha will be by private vehicle. Those students not able to arrange transport need to contact the school ASAP. Parents who travel to Koorawatha by car may take their child directly home. Miss Parker and Ms Kelly will accompany the team. Suggested program: 9.30am Assemble at the Cowra Public School tent 10.00am First event (no walking the course) Order: 10 year boys (2000m) 8/9 year boys (2000m) 11 year boys (3000m) 12/13 year boys (3000m)
10 year girls (2000m) 8/9 year girls (2000m) 11 year girls (3000m) 12/13 year girls (3000m)
Uniform: Cowra Public School runners will wear CPS sports tshirt and sports shorts, and a compulsory identification tag (provided by the school). The first six placegetters in each event qualify for the Regional Trials, being held in Wellington on 11 June 2014. Students need to organise their own transport to and from Wellington. Congratulations to the following runners who qualified to represent Cowra Public School at the District Carnival. Boys 8 years David Simms Tom Coghlan Benson Sullivan 9 years Jake Roberts Tom Carter Hayden Gailey Nikolai Paki Jace Tarrant Joshua Anslow
WESTERN REGION RUGBY LEAGUE SELECTION TRIALS - DUBBO On Monday, 7 April, seven students from Cowra Public School travelled to Dubbo to try out for selection in the Under 11’s and Open Western Region Rugby League teams. These students played up to four games throughout the day with selectors working overtime to try and pick the best possible sides to compete at the state trials. At the end of the day Harlee Simms was selected in the Under 11’s possibles and probable side. These two teams then had to play off against each other. Unfortunately, Harlee missed out on Western Region selection. Joshua Pokoney and Luke Kinsey were then selected in the Open’s possibles and probable sides. From this game, Joshua gained selection as five eighth in the Western Region team whilst Luke gained selection as a shadow reserve. Joshua will join this team later in the year at Tweed Heads for the NSW State Championships.
Girls
If any players is injured or unable to attend these championships, Luke could then gain selection.
Candice Meeuwisse Hallie Wolfenden Nicola Anslow Hunter Reid
All Cowra Public School boys tried their hardest on Monday and must be congratulated for their sportsmanship and ability. You are a credit to our school, your families and yourselves. The boys who went to Dubbo:
Eliza Mulligan Louise Woods Lucy Scammell Chloe Horne Krystal White
10 years Mac Webster Joel Edgerton Myles Miller Blake Graham Kimball Sullivan Gary Cheng
Ella Meeuwisse Anja Gower Cailin McKay Abby Wilson Alana Carey Krystal Moriarty
11 years Harley Simms Cambell White Jake Camps Glenn Saxby Lewis McFarland Jordan Ryan
Madeleine Mulligan Isabella Scammell Tess Roberts Brooke Graham Chelsey Howarth Isabelle Kacarovski
12/13 years Luke Kinsey Joshua Pokoney Lindsay Munro Jayelem Simpson Marcus O’Connor Isaiha Bridge
Chloe Wolfenden Ella Roberts Natasha Planicka Jayarna Pattinson-McGrath Crystal Holmes Ashleigh Saunders
Under 11’s Harlee Simms Joel Edgerton Open team Joshua Pokoney Luke Kinsey Lindsay Munro Blake Williams Sonny Eastwood Albert Murray Coach
Joshua Pokoney Western Region Open team
Luke Kinsey
Harlee Simms
Shadow Reserve Open team
Possibles & Probable team
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SPORT Continued PEACHY-RICHARDSON SHEILD - RUGBY LEAGUE GALA DAY On Tuesday, 8 April Cowra District schools competed in the Annual David Peachey - Russell Richardson Shield Rugby League Gala Day. Over 300 children from Cowra Public, Mulyan, St Rapael’s, St Edward’s, Canowindra, Canowindra Public and Forbes North participated in both competitive and non-competitive competitions. Cowra Public School fielded our largest number of students ever with over 90 boys and girls taking part. All children participated to the best of their abilities and came away with a better understanding of the game of rugby league. Games consisted of seven players per side on the field and were supervised under the NRL safe play code. Year 11 students from Cowra High and Forbes High were referees and paid particular attention to ensure all kids were safe, getting a fair go and most of all enjoying themselves. We would like to thank the referees for helping our children have a great day. Each team played at least three games and although the weather was a little warm all kids participated in the right spirit. The non-competitive teams played a round robin format of games with the emphasis on learning key concepts of the game. Their games were not so much of who won, but more of getting in and having a go. Most of these kids had never played footy before so it was fantastic to see these children getting out of their comfort zone. The competitive competition was more for the children who play rugby league on a regular basis and have the required skill level to compete against other children with similar skills. Cowra Public had one Stage 2 and one Stage 3 team. The Stage 2 team finished with one victory from three games. Mr Garlick (coach) was very pleased with the way the players conducted themselves. They played hard but fair and really got into the spirit of the day. The Stage 3 team had a successful day winning four of the five games. Unfortunately their only loss came in the final against a much stronger St. Raphael’s team. Although losing the final, the team will still get to compete at the Western Region Peachy Shield finals in Dubbo next term. Congratulations to all children who participated on Tuesday. It was wonderful to see kids running around, meeting new people but most of all, enjoying themselves. A huge thank you to Mrs Duncan, Mrs Oborn, Mr Lewis and Mr Garlick for coaching and supervising the teams. Also a very special thank you Kobe Murray (Cowra High) for giving up his day to help coach the Stage 3 competitive team. The boys really appreciated his enthusiasm and knowledge of the game. Albert Murray Stage 3 Coach
NETBALL GALA DAY On Tuesday, 8 April, Stages 2 and 3 participated in a Netball Gala Day at Col Stinson Park. Amidst a relaxed and non-competitive atmosphere all students participated keenly in five games of netball against St Raphael’s, Mulyan and Holmwood Public Schools. For some Cowra students the game of netball was all new to them. Despite this, however, they were eager to listen to advice and participated enthusiastically. Lacie McKeown, Nakeya Ryan and Blake Graham were among these new recruits who performed admirably. Blake was a natural as a goal shooter - I lost count of how many goals he scored throughout the day! The more ‘seasoned’ netballers displayed their prowess with flair. Their experience in netball was obvious with their ‘tight’ team work in moving the ball quickly down the court and scoring goals. Some notables on the day were Jazmyn Carter, Nikita Frappell and the dynamic goal shooter, Jessica Henderson. Overall the Gala Day was a great success for all schools. The organisation of the event was excellent and the day ran very smoothly. Cowra Public School students were outstanding in their team work, sportsmanship and behaviour. Di Parker Netball convenor
P&C MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE P & C The Cowra Public School P & C has accepted a large catering job as a fundraiser for the school this year. The fundraiser is on Friday, 2 May. There are various different kinds of help required - eg pre-made cakes/slices, fruit platters sliced and delivered on the day, and assistance with preparation, serving and clearing up on the day. However small, appreciated!
any
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If you feel you could assist in some way please email pm2006@bigpond.net.au. Many thanks to those who have already offered their help (you do not need to contact me again). I will make contact closer to the time. Pip Fagan
RUGBY LEAGUE DAVID PEACHEY SHIELD TEAM Back Row: (Left to right) Jeff Lynch (Canberra Raiders), Marcus O”Connor, Sonny Eastwood, David Peachey, (former Sydney NRL Football player) Joshua Pokoney, Kyle Murray, Shannon Boyd (Canberra Raiders), Front Row: (Left to right) Jayelem Cutmore, Harlee Simms, Luke Kinsey, Blake Williams, Lindsay Munro
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P & C continued
COMMUNITY Continued
MOTHER’S DAY STALL
COWRA JUNIOR SOCCER 2014
The P & C is holding a Mother’s Day stall during Week 2 next term. This will be a great opportunity for all students to participate in some independent shopping. All gifts are priced between $2.00 and $5.00 and there is a great variety of gifts to choose from. Some gifts are labelled for Mum and Grandmother and the rest are unlabelled. There has been approximately 700 items ordered, so there is stock for students to purchase more than one gift. There will be a viewing of gifts on Tuesday, 6 May. The P & C will go around all the classes and display the gifts for viewing. The students can then purchase their gifts on Friday, 9 May. Students may bring their money in before Friday and leave it with their class teachers. Gifts all come gift boxed, cello wrapped, in a pouch or on a card and will be placed in plastic shopping bags once purchased.
COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOLS – PCYC MIXED BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Junior basketball at PCYC will be moving to a new level in term two with the introduction of the PCYC Primary School Challenge. As well as the skills session offered on both Monday and Wednesday, players, both boys and girls, will be placed in their “school” teams and play for the right to be known as the Cowra PCYC Primary Schools Champion. This competition will run each week through term two with finals on 16th and 18th June. Schools may have more than one team but each team will have a different team name and team members will remain with that one team. The cost for Junior Basketball will be $30 per player per term for those attending once a week, or you can book for both Monday and Wednesday for $50 for the school term. Vacation Care PCYC vacation care will be running at PCYC’s Binni Creek Road complex during the school holidays, programs and booking forms are now available from PCYC’s Young Road building. Bookings are essential to guarantee your place in vacation care. Due to limited staff availability children that have not been booked in may not be able to attend, it will depend on the number of children already booked in for that day. Easter and ANZAC day occur during the April school holidays so PCYC vacation care will be operating Monday to Thursday of the first week and Tuesday to Thursday of the second week. For further information please phone Shane at the PCYC on 63412035.
The last opportunity for on time junior soccer registration is this weekend. Club officials will be at the canteen at Edgell Park on the following dates to help with registration and take payment: Friday 4 April from 5-6 Saturday 5 April from 9-12 Registration (and payment) can also be done online through myfootballclub.com.au until Sunday morning. Cost: 5s to 8s 9s to 16s
$60 $90
An additional $10 fee will apply for any late registrations after Saturday 5 April. A discount is available for families registering more than three children. For any enquiries, email registrar@cowrasoccer.org.au
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINIC Helen Garratt Tennis Coaching Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach Email: handlgarratt@bigpond.com Mob: 0407139164 Ph: 63428447 DATE: Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th April VENUE: Cowra Tennis Club TIME: 9.30am – 4.30pm (Early drop off and later pick up available if required) PROGRAM 9.30am -12pm: Skills, technique, fitness and various tennis activities. 12 – 1pm: Lunch break (children to bring own lunches, snacks and drinks) 1 – 4.30 pm: Match play and ball machine. Racquets are available if you don’t have one. COST Morning session 9.30am -12pm: $30 per student per day Afternoon session 1-4.30 pm: $30 per student per day Both sessions: $50 per day per student 2 full days: $90 per student
Beginners, intermediate and advanced players catered for. Prizes to be won Enrolments are to be made to Helen Garratt by phone or email
BUNNINGS EASTER FAMILY NIGHT Bunnings Cowra will be holding an Easter Family Night on Thursday, 10 April between 5.00-6.00pm. The Easter Bunny will be stopping for a visit. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
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Easter Egg Hunt
2014 NRL HOLIDAY CLINIC COWRA NRL Development will be holding a clinic at Cowra in the upcoming school holidays. Register and pay online at the address below. See information below: Cowra Holiday Clinic – River Park Cowra Date: Wednesday 23rd April Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm (Children aged 5-12) Cost: $35 Rugby League Football, Kicking Tee, Carry Bag, Water Bottle, Truckers Cap, Footy Pump, Footy Cards and a One Community Magnet. Contact: Mick Armstrong on 0402892839 marmstrong@nrl.com.au Go to the address below to register and pay online. http:// www.westernnswdevelopment.leaguenet.com.au/
or
Please note that children must be accompanied with a paying adult children are FREE.
Cowra Scouts are looking for new leaders. Cowra Cubs will have to go into recessions due to the resignation of their current leader. Scouts open up a lot of opportunities for young children, so if you are interesting in being a leader, please contact Richard Bryant on 0427 002 905.
Sydney’s largest school holiday program returns these holidays, with over 50 fun-filled activities to keep your kids active, outdoors and entertained. A range of activities are free or under $20.00, making it affordable to discover Sydney’s most exciting playground these holidays!
All participants must be present by 9.00am. Gates open at 8.30am
COWRA SCOUTS
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Saturday, 19 April Children ages 0-12 years You must register your child/ren’s attendance by Thursday, 17 April - 12 noon on 6341 2233 or email info@cowragarden.com.au and leave your child/ren’s name & age.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS Are you looking for some great fun activities for your children to be involved in these April school holidays? AFL NSW/ACT will be running a school holiday clinic for boys and girls aged 4-12. Bathurst: Mon Apr 14 - George Park, Browning Street – 10:00am-12:00pm Orange: Mon Apr 14 – Jack Brabham Park – 2:00-4:00pm Young: Tue Apr 15 – Burrangong Oval, Burrangong Hall Road – 10:00am12:00pm Cowra: Tue Apr 15 – River Park, Vaux Street – 2:00-4:00pm Forbes: Wed Apr 16 – South Circle Oval, King Street – 10:00am-12:00pm Parkes: Wed Apr 16 - Cheney Park, Station Street – 2:00-4:00pm Dubbo: Wed Apr 23 – South Dubbo Oval, Boundary Road – 10:00am12:00pm Mudgee: Wed Apr 23 – Victoria Park, Perry Street – 2:00-4:00pm
Archery - Kids on Target & little Archers Fizzics Science Workshops All day Holiday Recreational Program Martial Arts for Kids Art, Cooking and Drumming Workshops Sport & Adventure Camps Cheerleading & Gymnastics Space Racing for Kids
* Venues subject to availability
Circus Skills & Flying Trapeze
COST: $30 includes a NAB AFL Auskick School Auskick bag with synthetic Sherrin football PLUS a drink/snack
… and lots more
Full details at www.kids.inthepark.com.au
Register by April 7, but pay on the day. To register, go to: www.aflcentralwest.com.au and complete the short online registration. It’s that easy! No previous AFL experience required – just the willingness to have heaps and heaps of fun.
PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794
T/A Lic 2TA5695
Phone: 6342 1021
Fax: 6342 4597
Email: info@cowrabus.com.au
DISNEY ON ICE: 11 July 2014 - Sydney - Expression of Interest
WICKED: 11 October 2014, Capitol Theatre, Sydney - Expression of Interest
COWRA TRAVEL IN CONJUNCTION WITH GO SEE TOURING: Norfolk Island: 9-17 October 2014, Includes 13 activities/tours - Expression of Interest
“Cowra Travel Takes You There”
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FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2014 2.00pm
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$10.50 Number of pies
$10.50 Number of pies
Number of pies
$10.00
Bacon Quiche
Chicken & Vegetable
$10.50
Variety
Variety
Number of pies
$10.00
Spinach Quiche
Variety
Thank you for supporting our school and our students
Contact phone no Number of pies
$10.00
Lean beef
Cheese & Bacon
Number of pies
$9.00
Apple
Variety
Number of pies
$9.00
Apricot
Variety
Number of pies
$9.00
Loganberry
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
$
$
PAID
TOTAL
$
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Number of pies
Cost of Pie
Variety
Variety
TOTAL PIE COST $
$9.00
$9.00
Type of pie
Potato
Variety
$
Curry
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TOTAL PIES #
Variety
Plain Meat Family Pie
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** Please note the money is to accompany orders
THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2014
Orders due in on:
COWRA PUBLIC SCHOOL STAGE 3 FUNDRAISING PIE DRIVE