Cowra Public School NEWS NSW Department of Education and Communities
Dear Parents The school is looking forward to welcoming the Easter Bunny this weekend and with it the extended period of Good Friday and Easter Monday. Today the school was in full Easter swing with the Easter Hat Parade followed by a parade down the main street of Cowra. Again our children shone with outstanding manners and enthusiasm in celebrating this special time of the year. Congratulations to all of the children and their teachers who put great effort into their wonderful Easter Hats. This week the school held combined scripture to tell the story of Easter and its significance in our calendar. I commend the outstanding attention of our children during this great scripture event and the wonderful scripture teachers who volunteer their time in providing such an important service to our school and children. Huge congratulations to Tyahla Munro who was awarded a state recognition award for Public Speaking. This award was part of the Nanga Mai awards and was presented to Tyahla in Sydney on Tuesday. We are extremely proud of Tyahla’s achievements and could not ask for a better ambassador for Cowra Public School and Cowra. It isn’t hard to see the great work being completed in the school when I look
FOR YOUR DIARY MARCH 25
Good Friday Holiday
28
Easter Monday Holiday
APRIL 1
District Athletics Carnival
5
Bandaged Bear Day
8
LAST DAY FOR TERM 1
27
STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL FOR TERM 2
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours:
24 March 2016
Term 1, Week 9
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
8.30am - 3.30pm
School commences at 9.10am School finishes at 3.15pm Students are not supervised before 8.40am
through the weekly schedule of events and achievements. To see so many students moving forward in the PBL reward (Gotcha) system is fantastic. This is added to by the outstanding Aussies of the Month being Tatianna Hazell and Amellia McCulloch, who have always displayed the strong values of our school. Mr Murray is very excited about the strong possibility of some of our football players making a Cowra District Team after the trials being held this afternoon. These boys will then represent Cowra at the Western Region trials later in the term. Good luck to all boys participating. Miss Gardoll has taken students to Bathurst today to compete in the Western Region PSSA tennis competition. Miss Gardoll is extremely confident that our students will play to their best ensuring a very good chance of a win. Mac Webster has also been named in the Western Region Cricket team for the second consecutive year and will compete in the state championships in Term 4.
events in this newsletter. I would like to thank all the staff members of the school for their work in my absence over the last few weeks. The school is running exceptionally well and I recognise their high level of professionalism and approach to their roles, all of which make the school run. I would like to thank Mrs Cole who relieved in my position for her incredible ability to manage any situation. Finally I would like to wish everyone a marvellous Easter period and remind parents to be watchful of their children near the road with the increase in traffic over the Easter weekend. I hope the Easter Bunny arrives with special gifts and everyone enjoys the time at home. Regards
Brad Tom
Finally in sport we are holding the Athletics carnival next Friday, 1 April. All parents are welcome to attend the day to cheer and encourage their children. Mrs Duncan has again been speaking with the weather gods and has assured the children of a marvellous sunny day. We are expecting some outstanding races next week with several children in the running to attain new school records. It is evident that our teachers’ swimming team is not the fastest, having been beaten for four consecutive years. However we are hoping to redeem ourselves with a relay race or a hundred metre sprint race depending on interest. If you would like to participate please make yourself available at 1.00pm on Friday. Teams will be formed then. To say that Mr Garlick is confident is an understatement. Soon the school will be looking towards Term 2 and our winter events including the Stage 3 Pie Drive and the Stage 2 Excursion. Please look for details of these
Tyahla Munro at the Nanja Mai Awards on Tuesday where she received an award for Public Speaking
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 Public School
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
PRIMARY ASSEMBLY AWARDS
PBL AWARDS
The following students received their awards at last week’s Assemblies. PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS: Ryan Kennewell, Nathan Cheng, Tameeka Murray, Mason Graham, Abbey Druery, Trevor Murray, Janet Cheng, Chloe Muddle, Roderick Le, Alice Mulligan, Hannah Gail, Aaron Hall, Kimball Sullivan, Mason Russell, Abby Wilson, Mitchell Blair, Elijah Carter, Amelia Clements, Christopher Gibb, Beryl Brown, Craig Johnson. INFANTS MERIT AWARDS:
PAYMENT NOW DUE:
BAND : $25 a term Term 1 now due
Harry Kilby, Nerida Reid-Newton, Eli Stopps Giallourakis, Tom Casey, Trinity Workman, Abby Bohanna, Matilda Oborn, Coby Williams, Elysha Bourne, Charlie Clarke, Joshua Hussell, Sienna Ingram, Cory Shaw, Makaela Langfield, Riley McLeish, Tayah Buckley, Abbie Riley, Matilda Sowter, Amelia McCulloch, Ruby Smith, Seth Crutch, Alex Peterson, Clayton
These funds are used to purchase musical instruments.
Duclos, Aurelia Blackmore.
SCHOOL FEES: $40 per child (Family Max. $80)
Williams,
Elora
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: Jessica Graham 100 Gotcha Award: Bridie Smith 50 Gotcha Award: Ryan Kennewell INFANTS 60 Gotcha Award: Nate Gunn 40 Gotcha Award: Allana O’Grady, Nate William Leatherland
Williams,
20 Gotcha Award: Blair Binder, Steven Coffey-Beale, Brandon Drage
AUSSIE OF THE MONTH ~ MARCH
Tatianna Hazell ~ Primary
Amelia McCulloch ~ Infants
Tatianna is pictured with her parents, brothers and the presenter, Bianca Riggio representing “The World’s Greatest Shave”
Amelia is pictured with her parents, sister and the presenter, Bianca Riggio representing “The World’s Greatest Shave”
Tatianna received her award for being a quietly confident, unassuming and trustworthy student. She actively participates in all classroom activities and is always fully engaged. Tatianna shows great resilience and perseverance when challenges confront her, even if they are hard. She is a valued and dedicated member of the School and Twenty Voice Choir, constantly helping to organise the group and to make new members feel welcome. Tatianna is a loyal, amicable friend, who always puts others ahead of herself.
Amelia received her award for being a reliable, conscientious student who is always on task. Amelia is a caring and friendly student who happily completes all set work. She has beautiful manners, wears her uniform with pride and is an excellent role model for all students.
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS FOR THE MONTH MARCH
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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.
Ella Cobcroft KR
Holly Peterson KW
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, 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.
Alli-Rose Cranney KM
Azaria Wallace KC
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. Student 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.
ICAS COMPETITIONS The University of NSW offers entries into these annual assessments in the following subject areas, cost as indicated: Digital Technologies $8 Science $8 Writing $17 Spelling $11 English $8 Mathematics $8 Entry is invited from students in Years 3 to 6. Assessment dates are as follows: Digi Technologies 17/5/16 Science 31/5/16 Spelling 15/6/16 Writing 13-17/6/16 English 2/8/16 Maths 16/8/16
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.
ENTRIES for all competitions close with the school office on Friday, 1st April.
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.
IS YOUR CHILD GETTING TO SCHOOL ON TIME?
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
If your child is:
10 minutes late for school each day, that equals 7 days learning time lost for your child in the year!
1/2 hour late for school each day, that equals over 21 days, or 4 weeks, of learning time lost for your child! REMEMBER: CLASS BEGINS AT 9.10AM If your child is late to school, they must be signed in by AN ADULT and obtain a slip to give to their teacher. The sign in book can be found on the front counter of the school office.
SPORT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL PREPARATION Our annual Athletics Carnival will take place on Friday, 1 April (next Friday) at Twigg Oval, commencing at 9.45am. All parents, grandparents or friends are warmly invited to attend and any assistance with place judging and stickers/ribbons presentation is very welcome. The program of events is on page 5 and students were given the opportunity to nominate for the 200m and 800m races at the House Meetings held on Tuesday. All students are automatically entered in their 100m Age Races. Shot-put, Discuss and Long Jump trials have been held during Friday sport sessions and lunch hours. The top six placed athletes in each age group (boys and girls) will go on to compete again at the Athletics Carnival next week. The list of qualifyers will be on the SAFC window early next week. High Jump will take place next term and the District Carnival will be held here in Cowra on Friday, 5 August. Any 8 year old in Year 2 who wishes to participate needs to talk to Mrs Duncan ASAP. ON THE DAY Students come to school as per usual, dressed in house colours (optional) with sun protection, warm clothing, food and drink. No canteen will be operating at the ground but the school canteen orders will be delivered at lunch time. All students will proceed to the oval after roll call and we will return at approximately 3.00pm. All students are expected to attend and nobody will be left at school. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any question or concerns. Shavaughn Duncan PE/Sport
HOUSE COLOURS Brigalow
Kurrajong
Myall
Wandoo
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
WESTERN REGION CRICKET
TERM 2 SPORT DATES
Congratulations to Mac Webster who attended the Western Region Cricket trials last Friday. He was successful in gaining a place in the team and will play with them in Term 4 of this year.
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
Mac was also invited to attend a State Cricket camp at St. Joseph’s Hunters Hill during Term 2 which is a h u ge h o n o u r a n d a n acknowledgement of Mac’s talent on the cricket field!
FRIDAY SPORT
HOCKEY GALA DAY Unfortunately the Hockey Gala Day that was to be played last Friday has been rescheduled for Friday, 1 April. As this is our Athletics Carnival date, Cowra Public School will not be attending. We are hoping to fit in our own mini version of the Hockey Gala Day for Stage 2 on Friday morning of Week 11, here at school. More information will be forthcoming shortly.
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.
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PROGRAM OF EVENTS FOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 9.45am
800m Races Boys and Girls Junior; 11 years; Senior
10.15am
GIRLS
BOYS
100m Age races;
Long Jump (top 6 in each age group)
8 years
Shot Put (Top 6 in each age group)
9 years
Discus (Top 6 in each age group)
10 years
Or
11 years
Novelty Events (Divided into 6 groups and rotate through)
12/13 years
Egg & Spoon
200m Races
Sack Races 3 Legged Races Tug of War Stilt Races Hurdles
11.30am 11.45am
RECESS GIRLS
BOYS
Long Jump (Top 6 in each age group)
100m Age races
Shot put (Top 6 in each age group)
8 years
Discus (Top 6 in each age group)
9 years
or
10 years
Novelty Events
11 years 12/13 years 200m races
1.15-1.30pm Lunch 1.30-2.00pm 100m finals 2.00-3.00pm Ball games 2.30pm 3.00pm
Relays Pack Up & Back to school NB: Please note all times are approximate and the convenor reserves the right to alter the program without notice.
WESTERN REGION TRIALS
COWRA SCHOOLS DISTRICT RUGBY LEAGUE TRIALS ~ Thursday, 24 March 2016 River Park Oval, Cowra
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.
Trials for the Cowra Schools District Rugby League
Rugby League - Monday, 4 April in Dubbo (Mr Murray)
team will take place at River Park Oval, Cowra, today Thursday, 24 March commencing at 4.15pm (please arrive around 3.45pm). An Opens and Under 11’s team will then be selected from these trials to take part in the
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.
Western Region Rugby League trials in Dubbo on Monday, 4 April. All students have been given information and a consent form that will need to be completed and taken with them to the Cowra trials today. No consent form… no trial. Grenfell,
Canowindra
Schools from Mulyan, and
surrounding
Small
Schools will also be participating with Mr Steve Kilby
(Grenfell
Public
School)
being
the
coordinator/selector. Albert Murray Rugby League Coordinator
P&C
PSSA TENNIS Today six students travelled to Eglinton, Bathurst to play in the first round of PSSA Tennis against Eglinton Public School. Play commenced at 10.30am and students travelled to and from Eglinton by private transport. The team: Jayden J Brown
Mac Webster Brayden Harris Ella Meeuwisse Candice Meeuwisse Bridie O’Connor
Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW Your P & C Association
Express Engage and Enlighten State-wide Forums
“Building Capacity in Our P & Cs”
Update
Share Information
Gather Resources
P & C Federation would like to cordially invite your P & C to attend our forum
Ask Questions
Meet New People
Develop Partnerships
Working together to build a strong school community
When:
Solid foundations, gives a great base to build success
Thursday, 7 April 2016
Where: Cowra High School, Dowell Street, Cowra, NSW 2794 (In the school hall) Time:
10.00am - 2.00pm ~ Registration from 9.30am
Light refreshments provided Registration now open! For further information please call Debbie on 1300 885 982 or Email: projects@pandc.org.au
RSVP by 5.00pm on Tuesday, 5 April 2016.
SCHOOL CANTEEN There will be NO MEAL DEAL next week due to the Easter weekend.
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.
COWRA EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES -
Free coaching is run from 5.30pm every Monday by Pat Charnock.
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 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 Where: Brougham Park Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
COWRA SERVICES CLUB Cowra Services Club will be holding a
“Kids Disco”
tonight
Thursday, 24 April at 6.00pm in their auditorium. There also will be a:
“Monster Easter Egg and Seafood Raffle”.
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
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”
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FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016 2.00pm
Delivery date:
Delivery time after:
Curry
Plain Meat Family Pie
$10.50
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Cost of Pie
Contact phone no Number of pies
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Number of pies
$12.50
4 Packet Plain Pies
Variety
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$12.50
Pk 6 Sausage Rolls
Variety
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$10.50
Apple
Variety
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$11.00
Apricot
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$11.00
Loganberry
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Mushroom
Chicken & Vegetable $11.00
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Pepper Steak
Cheese & Bacon $11.00
Variety
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$11.00
Potato
Variety
CLASS:______________________________
TOTAL PIES #
Number of pies
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** Please note the money is to accompany orders
THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016
Orders due in on:
COWRA PUBLIC SCHOOL STAGE 3 FUNDRAISING PIE DRIVE