Cowra Public School
NEWS
Term 1 Week 5
1 March 2018
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
SAVE THE DATE MARCH 2
Clean-up Australia day
5
AECG Meeting Cowra Public School - 2pm 8 School Photos 9 Infants Assembly 11.30am Primary Assembly 12.15pm 14 AFL Paul Kelly Cup Bathurst 15 P&C Meeting - 6pm 16 Western Region Swimming Carnival 23/24/25Festival Of International Understanding 23 Whole School Assembly - 11.30 24 Book Club Closes 29 Forensic Science Workshop Stage 2 & Stage 3 29 Infants Easter Hat Parade 30 Good Friday APRIL 2
Easter Monday
6
Hockey Gala Day
13
Colour Run Fundraiser K-6
YOU ARE INVITED…. This Friday 2nd March at 10.30am Stage 1, accompanied by Miss Gorham and Mr Murray, will be performing at the Neighbourhood Centre. Parents and community members are invited to come and watch and enjoy morning tea.
Congratulations to our amazing CPS swimmers who competed at the PSSA District Swimming Carnival last Friday in Boorowa! Miss Dunk and Mr Riches were very excited to report on how well everyone swam and how many personal best times were recorded. Special congratulations to Samson Miller, who was named 11 Years Boy Champion and to Zoe McKay who was the Junior Girls Champion! The 14 CPS students selected in the District team will now compete at the Western Region Swimming Carnival in Dubbo on Friday 16th March. Good luck to all students involved! At last Friday’s whole school assembly our 2018 Student Representative Council members (SRC) and Library Monitors were announced and presented with their badges! It is wonderful to see so many students putting their hand up to take on a leadership role within our school. Congratulations also to our “Aussies of the Month” for February – Lawson Wood (Infants) and Braith Amos (Primary). Both Lawson and Braith demonstrate excellent behaviour, application and effort across all areas of their schooling and are terrific role models within our school. On Wednesday after school, staff participated in a 3 hour professional learning session which focused on “Trauma Training”. This was presented by Cathy Matthews from Western Area Health and focussed on the impact that complex trauma can have on a student’s wellbeing and their ability to engage in learning. In addition to this, teachers also looked at our 20182020 school plan and devised a series of ‘milestones’ to ensure we stay on track with our focus areas of improvement throughout the year. I would like to thank the staff for their time, dedication and professionalism as we continue to work hard to improve learning outcomes for all of our students. Tomorrow we will be participating in the annual “Clean Up Australia Day” program. Stage 1 and 2 will be focusing their clean-up efforts around the school, whilst Stage 3 will head down to River Park after lunch and clean up around the playing fields. All students will be supplied with plastic gloves and staff will be closely supervising the clean-up effort. It is fantastic to see our kids looking after our local environment! Tomorrow we also welcome Jay Allen, guest speaker from the Melanoma Institute of Australia, who will be presenting a half hour talk on Sun Safety to the Infants and primary groups. At CPS we constantly reinforce our Sun Safety policy and ensure that all students and staff wear a hat whenever they are outside in the playground. Students who forget to bring their hat to school are requested to play in the shaded areas only. We appreciate all parents’ support of our “No Hat Play in the Shade” rule as we work together to keep all of our children safe.
PLEASE NOTE:
Have a great week…. Jenny Lewis Principal
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 8.40am
School Banking rewards are NOW accumulated electronically Mail: Phone:
PO Box 285, Cowra 6342 2400
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
CPS Wellbeing Wrap Welcome to the first edition of “CPS Wellbeing Wrap”. I hope that everyone is enjoying their first few weeks of school and that everything is beginning to settle down. My role at CPS this year, is a new and exciting position that I am really looking forward to. Already I am finding the challenge of being out of the classroom a little unusual. I do get to have my fix of face to face teaching though, as I still teach Wiradjuri Language classes with Aunty Esther Cutmore every Tuesday. I’m also spending a lot of time with the Infants classes and I am really enjoying getting to know all our beautiful Kindergarten kids. As this is my first ever “CPS Wellbeing Wrap”, I will briefly explain some of the happenings at CPS;
PBL Acknowledgement
We are currently in the process of up-dating our PBL Acknowledgement activities. In the next week or so you will see a number of different sized stars on the back wall inside the auditorium. Each star will be allocated a certain “Acknowledgement” and when a star is completely covered by spots then that “Acknowledgment” will be achieved. This will give our students a stronger visual on where we are and how far we have to go in order to achieve our next “Acknowledgement”. The PBL team, in consultation with SRC students, will determine appropriate “Acknowledgement” activities and these activities will be displayed above each star. The spots will be replacing our current “ticket” system.
Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre
Cowra Public will be continuing our close association with the wonderful people of CINC and the Cowra community by showcasing our fantastic and talented students. Every second Friday at 10:30am, a different class from CPS will present a special performance at the CINC. The performance will be followed by a lovely morning tea (free) and friendly chat with staff and community members. Parents are most welcome to attend and are also invited to share in the morning tea. Staff at CINC will be in attendance and will be available to talk to parents. This Friday 2 nd March, Miss Catherine Gorham and Dyirridyirri 1G will be putting on a fantastic song all about bushrangers.
Personalised Learning Pathways and Learning Support Plans
A huge thank you to parents and carers that gave up their time to attend our PLP and LSP meetings. The teachers of your children really appreciate your continued support and we hope that you gained a lot of insight into child’s learning needs and ways that you can help at home. If you were unable to attend your PLP or LSP meeting and you received a letter from your child’s teacher requesting a meeting, I strongly encourage you to make an appointment, as soon as possible. To make an appointment ring CPS on 63422400 and ask our lovely office ladies to put you through to me.
New Enrolment Morning Tea
It was exciting to see all our new students, their friends and our new parents enjoy a delicious morning tea last Thursday. We really appreciate you giving up your time to join us and get to know other new members of our school community. The quiz was a popular activity with great debate regarding which teacher was voted most popular. A huge thank you to Mrs Long and Mrs Meiklejohn for organising invitations and the yummy tucker.
Forensic Science Workshop
Don’t forget that our Forensic Science Workshop will be held on Thursday 29th March for all our Primary students. The workshop is designed to encourage a love of science and show students how science plays an important role in the real world beyond the classroom. Students get to examine crime scene and analyse evidence including impressions, fingerprints, DNA, animal tracks, scatology and uncover hidden clues. This sounds like a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience something totally new to Cowra Public. We thank the Cowra PS P&C for funding this workshop so that all of our Primary students can attend free of charge. So that’s the end of my “CPS Wellbeing Wrap” and I hope that the information provided gives you a little bit of an insight to some of our programs and activities on offer this term. If you are experiencing any problems or would like to chat about anything that may be impacting your child’s wellbeing then please give me a call on 63422400 Cheers Albert Murray Assistant Principal Wellbeing
CONGRATULATIONS ASSEMBLY AWARD WINNERS!! Bugbug KW Ava Gee Lachlan Ryan Ivy Gunn
Gilaa 1P Matilda Oborn Ruby Russell Will Scammell
Gadi 2JM Matthew Coleman Gregory Whittington Annaliese Hall
Wilay 3N Aysha Johnstone Liam Saunders Felicity Bolton
Garru KC Zoe Morrison Elijah Daley Ruby Young
Dhundhu 1A Sophia Wallace Tahlia McKeown Lawson Wood
Ganyi 2D Jock Casey Lachlan White Flynn Pearce
Budyabudya 2/3H Alex Ward Sabion McKeown
Dinawan KM Hannah Anslow Mac Morris Aaliyah Pollard
Gulambali 1H Sienna Niass Dennika Petty Shawna Ward-Murray
Bandha 3J Charlie Peterson Candice Meeuwisse Eric Simpson
Mirri 1/2/3H Seth Friend Orlando Williams
Dyirridyirri 1G Lexie Ryan Roman Hood Jesse Ballard
Barrandhang 2C Charlie Kacarovski Emma Harding Lily hood
Guya 3SR Tayla Gallagher Brody Fiene Brayden Curtis
L&S Josh hussell Rodrick Roe
Guguburra 1B Keavy Drumgold Charlie Clarke Junior Minnis
Yarraman 2U Sophia Coombes Harry Seears Tayah Buckley
Gugaa 3G Mia Brown Oliver Krause Cooper Pullen
CONGRATULATIONS PBL AWARD WINNERS!! INFANTS 100 Gotchas Seth Friend
PRIMARY 25 Gotchas Jenna Ogston-Walker 50 Gotchas Matthew Coleman Jenessa Bradley-Ryan
FEBRUARY - AUSSIE OF THE MONTH
Lawson received this award for being a proud member of Cowra Public School who applies himself diligently in class at all times. He is friendly and fair in his dealings with his classmates and displays a mature and respectful attitude towards all adults in the school setting and beyond. Lawson's sense of humour and kind heart ensure he is a friend to all and a valued schoolmate who sets a fine example.
Braith received this award for being a thoughtful, wellmannered and kind student. He consistently tries his best in all areas of his learning. He is always Safe, Respectful and On Task in class, in the playground and any of the out of school events with CPS. Braith has 100% attendance rate for 2018. Braith is a very helpful and deserving recipient of the Aussie of the month award.
CPS SWIMMING CARNIVAL RESULTS: AGE CHAMPIONS: Junior Boy: Junior Girl: 11yrs Boy: 11yrs Girl: Senior Boy: Senior Girl:
Harry Seears Zoe McKay Samson Miller Jemima Scammell Dean Cartwright Hannah McKay
CHAMPION HOUSE: Brigalow
FIRST 3 PLACEGETTERS IN EACH EVENT: (Please note that some events resulted in one, two or no placings due to lack of entries or disqualifications)
Boys Open 100m Freestyle: 1st- Henry Fagan 2nd-Harry Seears 3rd- Oscar McGill Girls Open 100m Freestyle: 1st- Hannah McKay 2nd- Jemima Scammell 3rd- Kaili Buckley 8yrs Boys 50m Freestyle: 1st- Tom Casey 2nd- Lawson Wood 3rd- Joshua Morrison 8yrs Girls 50m Freestyle: 1st- Holly Peterson 2nd- Madeline Fraser 3rd- Maddon Booker 9yrs Boys 50m Freestyle: 1st- Oscar McGill 2nd- Leuwin McGill 3rd- Mathias Pemberton 9yrs Girls 50 m Freestyle: 1st- Holly Fagan 2nd- Tayah Buckley 3rd- Ebony Davis 10yrs Boys 50m Freestyle: 1st- Harry Seears 2nd-Jock Casey 3rd- Charlie Sturgiss 10yrs Girls 50m Freestyle: 1st- Zoe McKay 2nd-Amelia McCulloch 3rd- Katelyn Anslow 11yrs Boys 50m Freestyle: 1st-Oliver Krause 2nd- Samson Miller 3rd- Henry Fagan 11yrs Girls 50m Freestyle: 1st-Jemima Scammell 2nd- Kaili Buckley 3rd- Chloe Muddle
12yrs Boys 50m Freestyle: 1ST- Dean Cartwright 2nd- Zander de Wet 3rd- Aiden Lazanski 12yrs Girls 50m Freestyle: 1st- Hannah McKay 2nd Candice Meeuwisse 3rd- Niamh Webster Junior Boys Breaststroke: 1st- Harry Seears 2nd-Aiden Gaffney 3rd- Tom Casey Junior Girls Breaststroke: 1st- Zoe McKay 2nd- Holly Fagan 3rd- Tayah Buckley 11yrs Boys Breaststroke: 1st- Henry Fagan 2nd- Samson Miller 3rd- McKay Sullivan 11yrs Girls Breaststroke: 1st- Jemima Scammell 2nd- Kaili Buckley 3rd- Chloe Muddle Snr Boys Breaststroke: NO RESULTS Snr Girls Breaststroke: 1st- Hannah McKay 2nd- Niamh Webster 3rd- Stephanie Dresser Jnr Boys Backstroke: 1st- Leuwin McGill 2nd- Charlie Sturgiss 3rd- Oscar McGill Junior Girls Backstroke: 1st- Zoe McKay 2nd- Holly Fagan 3rd- Tayah Buckley
11yrs Boys Backstroke: 1st- Samson Miller 2nd- Henry Fagan 3rd- Brody Fiene 11yrs Girls Backstroke: 1st- Jemima Scammell 2nd- Chloe Muddle 3rd- Kaili Buckley NO SENIOR BOYS BACKSTROKE Senior Girls Backstroke: 1st- Hannah McKay 2nd Niamh Webster 3rd- Annabelle Sturgiss Junior Boys Butterfly: 1st- Harry Seears Junior Girls Butterfly: 1st Zoe McKay 11yrs Boys Butterfly: 1st- Samson Miller 11yrs Girls Butterfly: 1st- Jemima Scammell 2nd- Chloe Muddle NO SENIOR BOYS BUTTERFLY Snr Girls Butterfly: 1ST- Hannah McKay 2nd- Annabelle Sturgiss Jnr Boys IM: NO RESULTS Jnr Girls IM: 1ST- Zoe McKay NO SNR BOYS IM Snr Girls IM: 1st- Hannah McKay 2nd- Jemima Scammell 3rd- Chloe Muddle Relays: Girls: 1st Brigalow Boys: 1st Myall
SPORT REPORT DISTRICT SWIMMING: We could not have been prouder of all the CPS students who swam at the District Carnival last Friday. Their behaviour was outstanding, their sportsmanship was amazing and they all swam their hearts out! We finished the Carnival with 14 students through to represent the Cowra District at Western Region and two Age Champions. Congratulation to Zoe McKay (Jnr Girls) and Samson Miller (11yrs Boys). Three out of our four Relay teams were able to qualify also which is very exciting! Huge thanks to Ms Dunk and Mr Riches for supervising the team and to the parents who attended and were a wonderful cheer squad! Our District team members are: Kaili Buckley, Tayah Buckley, Dean Cartwright, Tom Casey, Zander De Wet, Henry Fagan, Holly Fagan, Oliver Krause, Hannah McKay, Zoe McKay, Candice Meeuwisse, Samson Miller, Holly Peterson and Jemima Scammell. A full list of the District Results will be available at the Sports Centre for children to peruse.
PAUL KELLY CUP AFL: The Paul Kelly Cup is coming up on the 14th of March and we will be sending both a boys and a girls team to compete. The teams have been selected and training is underway.
CRICKET: Cowra Public‘s cricket teams will commence competition against other local teams shortly. Students in the teams will have the relevant information once team selections have been made. Keep an eye on the Newsletter and the FB page.
TENNIS: PSSA Tennis is also about to start with CPS playing their first game against Blayney this month. Again, children will be informed about the selection process at school and information will be in the Newsletter and on Facebook.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SRC REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2018
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LIBRARY MONITORS FOR 2018 ~~REMINDER~~ School photographs School Photographs will be taken on Thursday 8 March (Week 6) The Photographs will be done in classes, and the students are asked to wear full summer uniform on the day. If you do not wish to have your child included in their class photo, please contact the school.
ICAS Tests Form – Please return to school by Friday 16th March 2018 Please indicate which tests your child will sit ()
ICAS Subject
ICAS Test Sitting Date
Cost
Digital Technologies (Year 3-6) Science (Year 2-6)
8 May 2018
$9.00
29 May 2018
$9.00
Spelling (Year 2-6)
13 June 2018
$12.00
Writing (Year 3-6)
14 June 2018
$18.00
English (Year 2-6)
31 July 2018
$9.00
Mathematics (Year 2-6)
14 August 2018
$9.00
Student Name - ____________________________________________________________ Class - ____________________________________________ Year Level - _____________ I enclose __________________ as payment. Signed - __________________________ (parent/guardian)
Date - ________________
All entries will be submitted on-line. Cheques can be made payable to Cowra Public School.
Lego Exhibition and Competitions Cowra Uniting Church Wesley Centre Saturday – 17th March, 2018 9.30am - 3pm $4 (or $10 per family) entry
– supporting
The Scripture teacher at the Cowra High School
Morning teas –
BBQ lunch –
Competitions – $4 per entry Entry forms available at Cowra Guardian Taste Buds, Cowra Newsagency & ‘Rapt in Gifts.
Contacts – K .Tindall – 6341 4011 M. Pengilly – 6342 1794
ENTRY FORM – Models to be at Wesley Centre – Friday 5pm – 9pm NAME .............................................................................. .......... TITLE OF MODEL .............................................................................. .......... CATEGORY .............................................................................. ......... .............................................................................. ......... E.g. Preschool - Original Model, or Set Presentation Kindy – year 2 - Original model, or Set Presentation Year 3 – year 6 - Original model or Set Presentation. PHONE NUMBER: .............................................................................. .........