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Year 7 Maths Go Kahoots Year 7 Maths -
cheer went up azer each answer was revealed.
Kahoots During the last week of Term 2, the 5.1 Year 7 classes combined to complete a unit of work on fractions, decimals and percentages. Each student used a laptop to take part in an interactive multiple choice quiz called Kahoot.
Mr Gauci, Mr Bullock and Mr Pattingale
The sets of questions were compiled
were invited to watch the students
by Elka Johnstone and MaryĂŻ Bullock
play the Kahoot quizzes and of course
and were run on the IWB at the front of
The first lesson was used to introduce
Mr Pattingale couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just watch -ĂŻ he
the room. Students registered to
studentsĂŻto the website and the format
had to join in! They were very
participate in the quiz via the website
of the quizzes. During the next lesson,
impressed
Kahoot.it. ĂŻ Each question would
the students were given worksheets
engagement and how much fun they
appear
alternative
and worked in groups to create their
were having whilst doing Maths!
answersĂŻwere presented. The students
own multiple choice questions. Most
would then select their answer on
students had little diyiculty making up
their laptops and theĂŻresponses would
some questions but found it quite
be automatically recorded. Students
challenging to come up with not just
gained points for accuracy and speed.
the correct answer, but also three
A certain amount of time was allowed
alternative incorrect answers that
for each question, usually 20 or 30
were related to the question. These
seconds, but the students were so
were sorted and collated into Kahoot
keen to get their answers in that many
quizzes
were fully completed in under 10
lesson.ĂŻAzerwards their teachers were
seconds. The atmosphere in the room
able to save the Kahoot quiz results to
became very electric as students
form part of the student assessment.
and
four
for
the
with
the
student
Expect more Kahoots in the future!
following
competed for the top spot. They all tried extremely hard and a resounding
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Performing Arts "Synchronicity" - A
yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schools Spectacular. Thanks
Night of Dance
Rowston and Year 11 Drama,ĂŻ Rachel
Last week Stage 5 Drama performed
McKenzie,ĂŻ Charlotte
and
the play â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Twitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to rave reviews.
Hughes
Based upon the beloved novel by
AugustĂŻ Cowra High School Dance
andĂŻ Cathy Ellis, the publicity team at
Roald Dahl, the play was sure to be a
students showcased their exceptional
CHS,ĂŻ Prue Williams, Kerrie Smith and
hit with both young and old.ĂŻ The class
talent andĂŻthe Cowra Civic Centre was
Rachel Elwin,ĂŻ Bernie
performed three matinees for Stage 3
abuzz with excitement. Students have
Videography,ĂŻ Marc McLeish and the
students from Mulyan & Cowra Public
been working extremely hard all year
Cowra Civic Centre.
schools, as well as hosting Holmwood
On
the
night
ofĂŻ Wednesday
3
also
toĂŻ Lucy
Imajen
Vaughan,ĂŻ Melinda
James,ĂŻ
Cooper
Douglas
Finlay
for
'The Twits'
Public School. ĂŻ Two evening shows
to produce â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Synchronicityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and it certainly was worth the wait.ĂŻ From
To all parents and families of our
followed, with Friday night a near sell-
Musical
dancers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thank you, thank you, thank
out crowd.ĂŻ
you. Your continued
experience for everyone and one we
Theatre
to
Abstract
Contemporary dance, we saw it all.
support
is
It was a fabulous
look forward to repeating in the
amazing and much appreciated.
future.ĂŻ ĂŻ A big thank you to everyone To Charles Gauci and the entire Cowra High
staGG thank
you
for
who helped get the show on the stage.
your
continued support. And finally to our dancers, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thank you enough. Congratulations to Penny Watt, winner of the Wood RaGGle donated by Congratulations to all dancers on a fabulous performance and to the crew, Year 11 Drama, for the brilliant lighting,
sound
and
backstage
Michael and Melissa Thompson. Alison Buckley Dance Teacher
direction.ĂŻ As I said on the night, this cannot happen without theĂŻassistance of many people. ĂŻ Thank you toĂŻ Cowra P&CĂŻ
- your
generosity is greatly appreciated and all tickets sales from the nightĂŻ will go toward our combined dancers for this
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Sport News Western School
Futsal State
(BNF 3JDINPOEâ&#x20AC;ŤÚ&#x20AC;â&#x20AC;Ź
Sports -
Championships â&#x20AC;&#x201C;
The game started with two bullet kicks
President's Award
Open Girls -
up for the challenge. The first half see-
Each year Western School Sport recognises talented athletes within the
Penrith
getting an advantage. Jessica was
Region who achieve at State, National
Game 1: KimbleĂŻ
and World levels in a sport that is not
The
part of the program usually oyered by
pressure set up by amazingly crisp
Western School Sport. Sports such as
passing by the opposition. However
Martial Arts, Boxing, Water Skiing,
the girls settled into the game with a
Pistol
number of great shots at the goal that
Shooting,
Speedway
and
game
started
sawed up and down, with neither side dynamite in the goals, saving a
with
intense
were well saved by Kimble. Two great
Equestrian are examples.ĂŻ
team passing movements saw Kimble If you are a student at Cowra High who
score on the only two chances they
is
had in the first half, to take a 2-0 lead.ĂŻ
involved
in
any
of
theseĂŻ categoriesĂŻ you may be eligible for a Western School Sport President's
The second half started with the same
Award in 2016. See SteveĂŻ Johnstone
intensity, leading to a great goal by
for more details and a nomination
Kimble, followed by another quick
form. Nominations close on Friday 9
goal. Finally ourĂŻ girls put an excellent
September.
phase of play together, leading to Jessica slotting one in. ĂŻ4-1 to Kimble. Montana leaped on a loose ball, leaving
the
goalie
tapped in an easy goal.
by Montana; however their goalie was
stranded
and
number of great shot attempts. The 1st half ended with four nail biting attempts in quick succession - 0-0 to finish the half.ĂŻ Ginger shimmied and zig-zagged for a brilliant individual goal at the start of the second half. This opened the flood gates for a Montana show of two quick goals. A great corner cross by Ginger led to a great goal by Claire. Montana and Chloe put on a passing clinic that saw Eliesha score the final goal for a 6-0 win.ĂŻ Game 3: Endeavour Sports High The game started slowly, with few chances to score as both teams put in a defensive display of team work. Finally, Ginger sent a great pass to Chloe for a goal in open space however the opposition scored immediately in response - 1-1 at half time.ĂŻ
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Community News Cowra Squash
Tuning in to Teens
able to manage conflict with
The next Cowra Squash competition
-;Emotionally
are more able to cope when
Intelligent Parenting
have fewer mental health and
starts the week of 30ĂŻAugust. Cost per competition is only $20 for juniors. Nominations
close
on
Monday
15ĂŻAugust. To registerĂŻplease call Nicky Savage on 0417 423 219. Free coaching is run from 5.30pm every Monday by Pat Charnock at the Cowra Services Club.
A six-session parenting program for parents of adolescents aged 11 to 18 Would you like to learn how to: v be better at talking with your teen? v be better at understanding your teen? v help your teen learn to manage their emotions? v help to prevent behaviour problems in your teen? v teach your teen to deal with conflict? Tuning in to Teens shows you how to help your teen develop emotional
peers upset or angry substance abuse diyiculties have more stable and satisfying relationships as adults have greater career successĂŻ Emotional intelligence may be a better predictor of academic and career success than IQ! Centacare Bathurst are looking for interest
from
parents/caregivers/
professionals who would like to take part in this program. If more than 10 people are interested, the
program
will run as 6 x 2hr sessions from late August. Please contact Megan Robinson
for
more information on
6342 1766.
intelligence. Adolescents with higher emotional intelligence: v are more aware, assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure v have greater success with
Cowra Show 13-14 September
making friends and are more
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Other School News & Events Job Expo -
UAC Information
The Tell Them
Bathurst
Session
From Me student
The 2016 Bathurst Job Expo is on
There will be an information session
Tuesday 23ĂŻAugust.
for
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12
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&
their
feedback survey
parents/caregivers to assist with the
This term, our school, like many other
The focus of the expo is onĂŻ TVET,
process of applying for university
public schools in the State, will
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through UAC.
participate
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a
Department
of
Education initiative: the Tell Them
Training Pathways, Exploring Career
The session will be held on TuesdayĂŻ16
From Me student feedback survey. The
Futures andĂŻ Strengthening Student
August at 6pm in the school library.
survey aims to help improve student
Outcomes through enterprise learning.
Information on scholarships, school
learning outcomes and measures
recommendation schemes, Open Days
factors that are known to ayect
The Expo will help to raise studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
and alternative pathways will be
academic achievement and other
awareness of local job & training
provided.
student outcomes. The focus of the
opportunities, ĂŻ develop a better
NSW-wide
survey
is
on
student
understanding of the linkĂŻ between
Please contact the school on 6342
wellbeing, engagement and eyective
training,
1766 if you would like to attend or if
teaching practices.
further
education
&
employment and increase knowledge
you
need
more
and confidence to seek information
AlternativelyĂŻ you
regarding post school options and
appointment to see Prue Williams at
available at:
opportunities.
another time.
http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/inform
can
information. make
an
More information about the survey is
ation-for-parents There will be over 35 exhibitors at the Expo and for a cost of only $5 per student it's an opportunity not to be missed! Please bring your permission note and money to the oyice.
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The survey is a great opportunity for
school by 22 August 2016.ĂŻ Copies of the
their
our students to provide us with
form and FAQs are available from the
These
valuable and quick feedback on what
website above.
between activities
they think about school life, how
Them From Me survey to help improve
include:
at
school.
communication
parents/caregivers & practices at
& staGG home and
support of learning and behaviour. This
diyerent ways that teachers interact around the world have used the Tell
experience
parent/caregiver views on the school's
engaged they are with school and the with them. Schools in Australia and
childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
valuable feedback will help our school
The Partners in
make practical improvements.
how they do things at school.
Learning parent
We assure you that the survey is
feedback survey
confidential and is conducted online
This term, our school will also be
complete and is confidential. It will be
and will typically take less than 30
participating in Partners in Learning ,
conducted between 22 August and
minutes to complete. It will be
another part of the Tell Them From Me
October.
administered during school hours
suite of surveys (student, teacher and
voluntary,
between 22 August and 21 October.
parent) on student engagement. The
much appreciated.ĂŻ
Participating in the survey is entirely
survey
voluntary.
questions about diGGerent factors that are
More information about the survey is
known
available at:
A
consent
form
and
FAQs
for
asks to
The
is
conducted
entirely
will typically take 15 minutes or less to
Participating however,
is
21
entirely
your responses are
parents/carergivers impact
on
student
http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-
wellbeing and engagement.
for-parents
parents/caregivers about the survey is being sent home with students. If you
Running
do not want your child or children to
school
participate, please return the form to
parents/caregiversĂŻ perspectives
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survey
online at home or on public computers andĂŻ
this
survey
will
help
our
understand on
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