PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
7 April 2016
Term 1, Week 11
Dear Parents As we come to the close of Term 1 I would like to congratulate all students for their outstanding achievements since the beginning of the year. It is wonderful to see the progress made by our students and especially our new students to the school in Kindergarten and others across the school. Last week we had a tremendous day on Friday with the Athletics Carnival being held in pre- organised perfect weather (well done Mrs Duncan). Many outstanding results were recorded on the day with several runners hitting their straps just at the right time and really pushing each other to the finish line. The field events were very exciting as well with many outstanding jumps and throws being witnessed. A “Great work” to the staff as well who worked tirelessly to make the day a success. I would like to mention the group of Cowra High School students who assisted in keeping everyone not only occupied if they were not competing at the time, but really enjoying the day with some fun and skill based novelty activities. Sure enough the Student/ Staff/ Parent race was a highlight of the day and although a strong protest has been lodged, the teachers can finally hold their heads up with a narrow win. Sure enough. The second runner for the teachers ran like Usain Bolt and was a relation of a staff member (or at least knew a staff member), but we will take the win. Thanks very much to the runners on the day especially some who Mr Tom dragged out of the crowd. Lastly I would like to congratulate Mrs Duncan on a great carnival and all the work she put towards the day. This week started with an Adventure Day for fifteen students who enjoyed a day with Mr Tom and Mrs Cole exploring the area near Mt Canobolas. The children were told they would get dirty and with some serious bushwalking, mountain climbing and caving, they certainly did. It is great to see children
FOR YOUR DIARY APRIL 8
LAST DAY FOR TERM 1
8
PBL Electronics Reward Day
25
ANZAC Day March
27
STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL FOR TERM 2
27
ANZAC Ceremony at school
28
P & C Meeting 6.00pm
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours:
Cowra Public School NEWS
8.30am - 3.30pm
School commences at 9.10am School finishes at 3.15pm Students are not supervised before 8.40am
NSW Department of Education and Communities having the experience to get into the bush and try something new. The confidence they develop from this day is evident straightaway. Tuesday was a Beary good day at Cowra Public School with the Bandage Bear picnic being held. The school showed great support for this worthwhile cause with $365.00 being raised. Hundreds of bears came to school in varying sizes and bandages and the children really enjoyed the chance to share their teddies with others. Yesterday Mr Garlick coached the Boys Cricket team in their first game and the boys did a great job. The game was close with the going down to a very competitive Grenfell team. Congratulations to the boys and to Mr Garlick on their efforts. Yesterday Mac Webster competed in the State swimming championships and registered a great time that improved on his own PB. Well done Mac. Lucy Scammell competed today and also did a cracking time to be very competitive in the Butterfly. We are very proud of our state representatives and recognise the work that goes into reaching this level. Also Wednesday was the commencement of the Riding for the Disabled for several of our students who go horse riding each Wednesday. Mrs Hopkins takes her class each week to the Cowra Showground, where qualified instructors teach the children a number of skills dealing with horses. This is one activity that has always been supported at Cowra Public School and I know the children who participate love the opportunity to gain skills and confidence. Over the last week the school has held two emergency practise drills that are required to be done a few times a year. It is wonderful to see the mature approach of the children during the drills, following the teachers instructions and moving without hesitation on request. Well done. Tomorrow, being the last day of term we are having our PBL afternoon where children are encouraged to bring in a game of their choice (either a electronic or board). All children who have not received a blue slip in the last five weeks will have a games afternoon. Children who have received a blue slip will also do activities with Mrs Beecher and Mrs Eldridge.
During the break, Anzac Day will be on Monday, 25 April and Cowra Public School will be attending and marching in the service commencing at 10.20am. Students are encouraged to represent the school wearing their full winter uniform and meeting at Brisbane Street at 10.15am then being collected at River Park by parents at the conclusion of the march. It is a great honour to march and a sign of respect to those men and women who gave their lives for our country. Early next term the school will find out if we have been successful in securing a spot in the School Spectacular in dance. This will be seen as the first step in attending this amazing event and only the first step. Other factors will include the logistics of accommodation and transport to the venue each day with the event being held at All Phones Arena for the first time. Another factor will be the cost for parents this year as at this point this is unknown due to the aforementioned factors. Lastly it is unknown as to the number of student places that will be allocated if successful. At this point Mrs Cobcroft and Mrs Duncan will be the sole selectors of the group. Next term school commences on Wednesday the 27th of April. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Term 2 and remind everyone of the uniform change to our winter uniform. Lastly I would like to wish Mr Ryan and Miss Nobes the best for their wedding over the weekend. I am sure it will be a wonderful day for them both and I know that the entire Cowra Public School community wish them every success for the day and their future together. I hope everyone enjoys the break and has a wonderful time with their family.
Brad Tom
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:
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SCHOOL TERMS FOR 2016 Term 1 Commenced Thursday, 28 January Concludes Friday, 8 April Term 2 Commences Wednesday, 27 April Concludes Friday, 1 July Term 3 Commences Tuesday, 19 July Concludes Friday, 23 September Term 4 Commences Monday, 10 October Concludes Friday, 16 December for students
STAGE 2 EXCURSION HYDE PARK BARRACKS/SYDNEY Group 1: Tuesday, 21st/Wednesday, 22nd June Group 2: Wednesday, 22nd/Thursday, 23rd June Following an overwhelmingly positive response to our expression of interest in the above mentioned excursion, organisation has now been finalised with bookings made and confirmed. Students will travel by bus, departing from outside Cowra Public School at 6.00am Tuesday, 21st OR 5:45am Wednesday, 22nd (depending on the trip they are allocated). The bus will return at 8:30pm after their overnight stay. Students will be advised of their excursion group well prior to departure. Closer to the date, a note outlining “what to pack” will be sent home. Please note: MORNING TEA, LUNCH and AFTERNOON TEA is required to be packed from home on the first day for both groups—all meals on day 2 will be provided. The cost of the excursion is $124 per student and must be fully paid by Friday, 10th June. To ensure your child has a place allocated a deposit of $64 must be received by Friday, 13th May. Payment of any amount may be made at any time to ensure you have paid a minimum of $64 by 13th May and the full amount by 10th June. This excursion has been heavily subsidised by the ‘Unlocking Heritage’ organisation & Cowra Public School. Any students who do not show that they can be relied upon to act safely and responsibly may be excluded from the excursion. STAGE 2 TEACHERS Kathryn Macnamara (AP) Debbie Cobcroft, Albert Murray and Prue James
PRIMARY ASSEMBLY AWARDS The following students received their awards at last week’s Assemblies. PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS: Montana Drage, Olivia Rae, Annaray Watson, Talara Munro, Ruixi Zhang, Liam Saunders, Sam Smith, Sophie Green, Bridie Smith, Tom Seears, Lacie McKeown, Abbey Smith, Jayden Nicol, Gregory Brien, Tyahla Munro, Tallis Bell, Zane Atkinson Vance, Jake Roberts, Krystal White, Dylan Miller, Sabion McKeown, Tom Carter, Charlie Duclos, John Ten-Dam. INFANTS MERIT AWARDS:
Jason Forbes, Bayley Eade, Sophie Howard, Indiana Pound-McGuiness, Max Nicholls, Mason Williamson, Crystal Cheng, Cienna Minnis, Jessie McLaren-Baxter, Chais Forbes, Nayte Ruttley, Tahlia McKeown, Harmony Jade Forbes, Alex Boswell, Kash Newham, Lanah Cobcroft, Steven Coffey-Beale, Blair Binder, Jock Casey, Charles Brown, Mia Howarth, James Wallace, Faith Hutchinson, Harry Seears.
PBL AWARDS The following students have gained sufficient gotchas on the school’s PBL Program to receive an achievement certificate. The students received their certificate for being respectful, on task and safe. PRIMARY 150 Gotcha Award: Chloe Horne, Madison Forbes, Nattalea Riley, Joel Edgerton, Jake Roberts, Niamh Webster 100 Gotcha Award: Christopher Brown, Gary Cheng 75 Gotcha Award: Louise Hailstone 50 Gotcha Award: Hannah Gail 25 Gotcha Award: Michael Francis INFANTS 80 Gotcha Award: Mathias Pemberton 40 Gotcha Award: Jake Gorham, Jhett Neal-Caldbeck 20 Gotcha Award: Harry Chambers
ICAS COMPETITIONS Assessment dates are as follows: Digi Technologies Tuesday,17May 2016 Science Tuesday, 31 May 2016 Spelling Wednesday, 15 June Writing Monday 13– Friday 17June 2016 English Tuesday 2 August 2016 Maths Tuesday, 16 August 2016
PAYMENT NOW DUE: SCHOOL FEES: $40 per child (Family Max. $80)
BAND : $25 a term Term 1 now due
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.
These funds are used to purchase musical instruments.
Depending on how much is raised, the final amount for the excursion could be revised.
STAGE 2 EXCURSION TO HYDE PARK BARRACKS $124.00 Total
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.
Deposit of $64.00 by Friday, 13 May
Orders for the pies need to be in by Thursday, 12 May 2016 and the pies will be delivered to school on Friday 20 May 2016. There will be a prize for the most pies sold by a student.
ANZAC DAY MARCH
BANDAGED BEAR DAY
The Cowra Sub Branch of the Returned and Services League has invited our school captains to participate in the laying of a wreath at the Cenotaph on Anzac Day, Monday, 25 April at 10.20am (this is the last Monday of the school holidays). After the laying of the wreaths the school will be participating in the Anzac march. All school students are also encouraged to participate in the march, behind our Cowra Public School banner, to show respect for their school and the wider community commemorate Anzac Day.
On Tuesday this week the SRC held a Bandaged Bear Day in aid of Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Students should wear full school winter uniform and meet at the cenotaph at 10.10am. A permission note has been sent home and if you would like your child to attend the march, please fill the note in and return it to the school by Thursday, 7 April.
The students brought their favourite “BEARS” to school and held a picnic in the playground at recess time. The SRC raised over $350.00 towards this great cause. Below are some wonderful photos that were taken on the day. Kiaya Blackmore, Montana Drage, Demi Rowe and Jaz Dunlop showing off their “Bears”
Nicola Anslow, Eliza Mulligan, Hunter Reid, Krystal White, Bridie O’Connor, Clive Langton Amelia Clements and Krystal Moriarty in the Library with their “Bears”
Jack Arundale, Blake Graham, Corey Cartwright, Keira Buckley and Abbey Smith with their “Bears”
Tameeka Murray, Amelia McCullogh, Zoe McKay, Faith Hutchinson and Charlie Kacarovski (with the giant bear) proudly displaying their “Bears”
PBL ELECTRONIC REWARD DAY Tomorrow the school will be holding a PBL Reward Day for students who have not received a blue slip in the last five weeks. The games will be able to be played in the afternoon. Students may bring along electronic games to play with. Please make sure these games are labelled with your child’s name.
OUR FIRST DAY AT R.D.A. BY H123 Yesterday (Wednesday) we went horse riding. We went in Mrs Hopkins’ and Ms Kelly’s cars. All nine children went. Four children had been before and five children went for the first time. Everyone was really excited! Greg opened the farm gate. When we arrived we needed to get our helmets and boots on. Then all of the new children lined up to pat the horses. Honey felt furry and soft. We also brushed her and gave her some carrots. It really tickled when Honey took the carrots from our hands. Rhys, Jayden, Gregory and Shari hopped on the horses. They remembered horse riding from last year. It was great to be back! The new riders had a turn next. They were feeling a little bit scared but they loved it! Everyone is waiting to go riding again.! Thank you to all the workers at R.D.A.
ADVENTURE CLUB DAY On Monday, Mr Tom and Mrs Cole took sixteen students on an Adventure Day to Mount Canobolas, Mount Towac and the Pinncales. The children also experienced a walk behind the Federal Falls and an exciting exploration of the Borenore Caves. This Adventure Day is for students who displayed outstanding work ethics and strong attendance at school during Term 1. The students were well behaved and thoroughly enjoyed the day, especially exploring the dark and eerie caves with only a flash light.
SPORT PSSA GIRLS’ NETBALL Cowra Public School Girls’ Netball team will travel to Orange on Friday, 29 April to play in the PSSA Knockout competition. The girls will lay a minimum of three games and if they wish to try out for Division they will be nominated and observed throughout the day. Travel to and from Orange will be private transport, leaving Cowra Public School at 7.10am and returning at approximately 3.00pm. Girls will need: Sports uniform, water bottles, Sunscreen and hat
A packed morning tea and lunch from home.
We wish them good luck.
WEEK 11 SPORT Stage 2 Mini Hockey Gala Day will take place at school between 9.30am-11.10am. All student with mouthguards will participate. Other arrangements will be made for those students who do not have correct safety equipment (if students wish to participate they must have a mouthguard - these can be purchased from the chemist or Sports Power).
Adventure Day students enjoying their outing at Canobolas on Monday
Stage 3 will participate in a soccer softball challenge at the park during normal sport time (10.10am-11.10am).
Library News This week wraps up a busy term in the Library. Students have continued to borrow lots of books all term which makes Mrs Long and Mrs Oborn very happy. Kindy have made great progress this term on the computers. In the last two weeks we have progressed to using Word to practise typing and they are learning the function of important keys on the keyboard such as the space bar, back space and the enter key. Stage 1 students have been practising touch typing using a web site called BBC Type. The emphasis has been correct finger placement on the home row. You can find the website at www.bbc.co.uk/ guides/z3c6tfr for more practise at home. In Stage 2 and 3 we started the term using student email accounts. All students have an individual username and password, student portal and email address. These can both be accessed from home by going to www.dec.nsw.gov.au/.
Book Fair in Term 2! We will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in Week 5 of Term 2. During the week-long book fair we will have a large selection of books and other items available for purchase in the Library. The school earns a commission based on our sales and we use this commission to put towards resources for the library. The holidays would be a great time for students to start doing some extra jobs around the house to earn some $$$ to put towards book fair!
We have spent a number of weeks discussing cybersafety. This is such a huge topic that we have tried to summarise it into some cyber safety golden rules to centre our discussion. This week students have commenced entering books on their online reading record for the Premiers Reading Challenge which can also be accessed through the student portal. In Term 2 computer lessons will continue at full steam. Next term we start to look at topics from the Health syllabus as the content for our technology lessons. Our first topic is emergency procedures. Last time we did this topic we discovered a significant number of students from Kindy to Year 6 did not know their address and phone numbers. It would be very beneficial if students could practise this during the holidays. Regards Sheridan Oborn and Trisha Long
Book Week 2016
Book Week is not until Term 3, but you might like to get your thinking cap on for our dress up day. You can come as any book character or you might like to dress up in keeping with this years theme for book week this year is:
Australia: Story Country
KW’s teddy bears had a great time visiting the library on Tuesday.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
WESTERN REGION TRIALS
Last Friday’s Athletics Carnival was a most enjoyable day thanks to the cooperation of students, hard work of our staff and the wonderful support of our school community. We were very grateful for the assistance provided by Cowra High students and their teacher, Mr Tim Berry.
A number of trials will take place this term. These are for team and individual sports and only those students who are competitive in that sport should attend. Please see the following teachers for more information.
All track and field events are compete with the exception of the High Jump which will take place during PE lessons and lunch times early in Term 2. The District team will be announced and placegetters, champions and Champion House acknowledged towards the middle of Term 2 at a Thursday afternoon assembly. The first two placegetters qualify for District (and the third if a competitive/close result has been achieved). The District Athletics carnival will be held here in Cowra on Friday, 5 August. Shavaughn Duncan PE/Sport
Girls’ Soccer - Friday, 8 April in Cowra (Mr Garlick) Boys’ Soccer - Friday, 8 April in Dubbo (Mrs Duncan Please note travel to and from the trials is the responsibility of the student’s family.
COMMUNITY COWRA EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
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OOSH (out of school hours care) Vacation care Program - Monday 11 April – Friday 22 April 2016 Vacation care will run on Tuesday 26 April (public schools pupil free day) if a viable number of bookings are received before Friday 15 April 2016. Bookings open for our next vacation care program on Monday 14 March. Limited positions available, book quickly to avoid disappointment. A variety of craft and physical play experiences will be on offer to the children throughout each day.
The parents v’s teachers relay team members
TERM 2 SPORT DATES FRIDAY Week 1:
Girl’s Netball in Orange
FRIDAY Week 2:
Cowra Public School Cross Country Edgell Park, from 1:30pm-3:00pm
FRIDAY Week 4:
District Cross Country - Cowra Edgell Park, from 9:15am-2:30pm
WEDNESDAY Week 8:
Regional Cross Country Guerie
WEDNESDAY Week 10:
PSSA Primary Golf Bathurst
FRIDAY SPORT Primary sport will revert to the afternoon session after the holidays. Sport choice notes will go out during Week 2 and Term 2 sport will not commence until Week 5.
Tuesday, 12 April 12.00-3.00pm Erambie Outreach Building Sausage sizzle and lots of activities including jumping castle. Transport to and from town is available—please ring Yalballinga to arrange for pick-up and return.
An activity planned by Orange Cowra Aboriginal Family Strengthening Service in conjunction with Yalballinga Boori Day Care Centre Call Jam Chivers: 0418 366 855 Yalballinga: 6342 1300
COWRA SQUASH CLUB The Cowra Squash competition starts the week of 26th April. A grading night for new players is on Monday 11th April at 6pm at the Cowra Services Club. Cost per competition is only $20 for juniors. Free coaching is run from 5.30pm every Monday by Pat Charnock.
St John’s Anglican Church Cowra
The Club is also putting on an "introduction to squash" as part of "Cowra - Bring Healthy Back" on Monday, 4th April 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Experienced male and female players will be on hand to show you the rules and to give you some pointers. Racquets and balls will be provided. If you have any questions please call Nicky Savage on 0417 423 219.
When: Thursday, 14 April
Coming soon, a fortnight after an early Easter in 2016. The Autumn Book Fair extends over two weekends
Where: Brougham Park
Friday, 8 April - Saturday, 9 April Friday, 15 April - Saturday, 16 April
Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
For book donations or offers of help as workers, please contact Bruce Pietsch on 04 2772 2810
PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794 T/A Lic 2TA5695 Phone: 6342 1021 Fax: 6342 4597 Email: info@cowrabus.com.au Web: http:www.cowrabus.com.au
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: Saturday, 9 April, 2106, Capitol Theatre, GHOST: Saturday, 23 April, 2016, Theatre Royal, Sydney: Sydney: $190.00 $195.00 WE WILL ROCK YOU: Saturday, 14 May, 2016: Lyric Theatre, Sydney: $190.00
GEORGIE GIRL: Saturday, 4 June 2016, State Theatre, Sydney: $195.00
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: Saturday, 6 August 2016, Lyric Theatre, Sydney: $190.00
MY FAIR LADY: Saturday, 8 October 2016, Sydney Opera House, Sydney: $240.00
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THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016
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COWRA PUBLIC SCHOOL STAGE 3 FUNDRAISING PIE DRIVE