Cowra Public School NEWS
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Term 2, Week 1
Dear Parents Welcome back to a very cold start to Term 2. With what could only be described as a blast of winter the term has started exceptionally well with all students returning ready to jump straight back into learning and fun. Our children look great in the winter uniform and well done to all of our mums and dads for having the children so well presented. Firstly I would like to share the wonderful news that Miss James has had a baby boy named Harry during the holiday break. Congratulations to Miss James and her partner on the arrival of their son. We welcome to the school Mr Chris Myles who will be replacing Miss James in the library. Mr Myles has a wealth of experience in schools and is not only a trained librarian but also very capable in IT and is a trained music teacher. This term the school will be involved in the NAPLAN assessment process with children in Years 3 and 5 completing a number of exams in Week 4. These tests are sat by all children across the country and are used as indicators on how the students are progressing in school. Also during the term the Cowra Public School children will be involved in the Cowra Eisteddfod. This wonderful program of events including dance, choir, band
MEASLES A case of measles has been reported within the school community. Parents need to be aware of symptoms, especially if their child has not been immunised. Symptoms Fever, tiredness, runny nose, cough and sore red eyes for a few days followed by a red blotchy rash that starts on the face that starts of the face and spreads down the body and lasts 4 to 7 days. Exposure About 10 to 12 days until first symptoms and 14 days until rash develops.
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
23 April 2015
NSW Department of Education and Communities and verse is seen as another of the great opportunities that are provided here at the school. The students will be in readiness for the performances and we are sure the practice will definitely show. Yesterday the school commenced the annual bus talks provided by Mr Pat Charnock from Cowra Bus Services giving instruction to the children on safe practice whilst travelling on the bus. We thank Mr Charnock for his time in providing this services to the school. The school flew our flags at half mast on Wednesday in recognition of the loss of Stephanie Scott. Miss Scott grew up in Canowindra and has strong ties with the area. She will be sadly missed. Parents of Year 3 and 4 children are encouraged to move with haste to indicate if their child will be attending the Stage 2 excursion to the Blue Mountains. Having been on this excursion I can strongly recommend the value and worth of the activities the students participate in during the excursion and the enjoyment that the children have. A note was sent home from the school this week and all parents must indicate by next Friday at the latest. This Term our school will be moving into winter sports and as such, please ensure that your children wear warm clothing on sports days. As strong and tough as many of our boys feel they might be, we don’t want children catching a cold simply because they didn’t have enough clothes on. Further to this, can I strongly encourage all parents to label their child’s clothing. I appreciate that jumpers are expensive but without a name they are easily misplaced or picked up by mistake. This week Mrs Cole took delivery of a new electronic display board and over the next few weeks she will be introducing the students to the new technology. Also the school has secured (with the strong support of the P&C)
audio sound systems that are used by the class teacher to enable all children to hear teacher instructions clearly. The new technologies being introduced into our classrooms again demonstrates our commitment to providing our students the very best resources available in promoting educational success. We thank the P&C for their support and the school greatly appreciates their work. In relation to the P&C, the scheduled monthly meeting that was to be held tonight has been pushed back to a later date that will be advised. Today Mr Murray took a group of boys to the David Peachy Shield Gala day to play Rugby League. In what was a wonderful day of sport the boys all performed well and Mr Murray was very impressed with the sportsmanship and support our players showed each other on and off the field. Next week the school will be holding the first Adventure Day of the year as the time slipped past too quickly in Term 1. The children attending this activity day have displayed excellent attendance and outstanding work ethic in Term 1. Lastly I would like to again welcome everyone back to another very busy term.
Brad Tom
P&C Meeting Set down for tonight (Thursday 23 April) has been postponed until further notice.
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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SCHOOL TERMS FOR 2015 Term 1 Commenced Wednesday, 28 January Concludes Thursday 2 April Term 2 Commences Tuesday, 21 April Concludes Friday, 26 June Term 3 Commences Tuesday, 14 July Concludes Friday, 18 September Term 4 Commences Tuesday, 6 October Concludes Wednesday, 16 December for students
SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION Each year we ask parents to make a contribution towards their child’s education in the form of a school fee. Funds raised in this manner are used to purchase materials for classroom use. It would be appreciated if this contribution could be made as soon as possible. However, payment can be made in instalments if required.
COMBINED (K-6) ASSEMBLIES The next Combined school assembly (K6) will be held on: Thursday, 14 May at 2.00pm in the auditorium. Primary and Infants Aussies of the Month will be presented at these assemblies and Merit Certificates awarded.
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.
2015 School Fee: $40 per child, with a family maximum of $80.
The assemblies will include the Year 6 Public Speaking and Merit Certificates will also be presented on the day.
$1 a week!
Everyone is welcome to come along to any of these assemblies or singing afternoons.
UNIVERSITY OF NSW COMPETITIONS Digital Technologies Tuesday, 19 May Science Wednesday, 3 June Writing Monday 15 June Spelling Tuesday, 16 June English Tuesday, 28 July Mathematics Tuesday, 11 August
STAGE 3 PIE DRIVE Stage 3 students are holding a Pie Drive to assist with costs for their excursion to Sydney 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. Orders for the pies need to be in by Thursday, 14 May 2015 and the pies will be delivered to school on Friday 22 May 2015. There will be a prize for the most pies sold by a student.
DUE NOW School Fee: $40 per child, with a family maximum of $80. Band Fee Term 2: $20 a term St 3 Pie Drive: orders close Thursday, 14 May and pies are delivered on Friday, 22 May. St 2 Excursion to Blue Mountains: Cost approx. $170.00. Money can be paid off the excursion at any time.
STAGE 2 EXCURSION BLUE MOUNTAINS MONDAY, 31 AUGUST & TUESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2015 Planning is well under way for the Stage Two overnight excursion to the Blue Mountains. This excursion will take place on Monday, 31 August and Tuesday, 1 September. The excursion involves travel by bus to Katoomba, a Discovery Rangers Tour, a visit to the Blue Mountains Cultural and World Heritage Exhibition Centre, a walk to see the Three Sisters, Scenic Cableway and Railway and a visit to the Jenolan Caves on the way home to Cowra. We will be staying overnight at the YMCA in Katoomba. The cost of the excursion will be approximately $170.00 per student. The final cost will depend upon the number of students who attend. The excursion is open to all students in Years 3 and 4, however, any students who do not show that they can be relied upon to act safely and responsibly may be excluded from the excursion. As soon as costing has been finalised, a more detailed note will be sent home with the itinerary and payment plans. Please complete the expression of interest slip that was sent home last term showing whether your child will or will not be participating in the excursion, and return it to your child’s teacher no later than Friday, 8 May. Stage Two Teachers Debbie Cobcroft Albert Murray Kathryn Macnamara
AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUS FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS Playing the part in building a national picture of child health. In early 2015, our school along with thousands of others across the country will begin preparations for the third Australian Early Development Census (AEDC). The AECD measures five key areas of development in children during their first year of full-time school to build a national picture of health and wellbeing. Since 2009, the census results have helped communities, schools and governments plan services and target support for children and families. Teachers are trained to assess each child and answer questions. Children don’t need to be present so no class time is missed, and parents/carers don’t need to supply schools with any new information for the census. Teachers’ individual assessments are then analysed by the AEDC and reported as anonymous groups of children in the final report. Census results have helped communities to play new playgrounds and parental services; schools are seeing improved student performance through new literacy programmes; and governments are using the results as evidence to develop better policies for children. Participation in the AEDC is voluntary. Parents/carers don’t need to take any action unless they choose not to include their children in the census. A note has gone home this week giving parent information about the AEDC. On the back of the note is a written opt-out option. If you do not wish your child to participate in the survey, please fill out the form and return it to the school.
ANZAC CEREMONY AND MARCH REMEBERING 100 YEAR ANNIVERSAY OF GALLIPOLI
STEWART HOUSE DAY 2015 DONATION
On Friday, 24 April the school will holding an Anzac Service in the school auditorium at 11.45am.
Stewart House provides public school children with a much needed break in Sydney.
Special guests include Mrs Margaret Clarke (RSL Sub-Branch) and Mr Bill West (Cowra Mayor).
If you would like to make a donation, please insert a gold coin in the envelope that was attached to last week’s newsletter. The school office also has a few spare envelopes.
On Saturday, 25 April Cowra Public School will be involved in the official Anzac Day march.
Please return the envelope (with the gold coin inserted) to the school by Monday, 11 May (Week 4) 2015.
We encourage as many students as possible to be involved in the march. Captains, Vice Captains, Prefects and all students are 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 to the Cenotaph and the ANZAC Day ceremony.
You could win a $4000 family holiday. To be eligible you need to be a student in the NSW Public Education system. If you would like further information, visit their web site: www.stewarthouse.org.au
Students are to wear full school winter uniform and met outside the Cowra RSL Club.
Cowra Public School Adventure Club day for 2015 is Friday, 1 May. This 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.
BOOK CLUB The third issue of Ashton Scholastic Book Club for 2015 will be home tomorrow. Scholastic Book Clubs operates eight times a year. The closing date for Issue 3 is Monday, 4 May 2015.
*** Please make cheques payable to Cowra Public School
REMINDER ~ LUNCH ORDERS If your child is ordering lunch, the orders needs to be into the Canteen by 9.10am in the morning. Children will not be permitted to order at 12.50pm. They will be given a vegemite/cheese sandwich from the school freezer.
ADVENTURE CLUB DAY
The group will be travelling with Mr Tom and a female member of staff to Mt. Canobolas (Orange) by mini-bus on Friday 1 May 2015, leaving the school at 7.00am. The children will be completing several activities during the day including climbing to the summit of Mt Towac and Pinnacle followed by morning tea at Lake Canobolas. The group will then travel to Borenore Caves where they will explore the main cave. Following this the children will have lunch then travel through to the base of Federal Falls (time permitting), then return to school arriving at 3.00pm. During the day the children will be walking, climbing and may even get their feet wet. So, casual clothes that may get dirty should be worn. Strong shoes (sneakers) a hat and jumper are also required. Torches will be provided. Each child must supply their own recess and lunch.
COMMUNITY
SPORT SPORT NEWS! Primary sport for Term 2 will commence on Friday, 1 May and I would like our students to take some time to consider their options before they are asked to make their choices. Sport during the winter months will be held in the afternoons from 2.00 - 3.00pm. The choices are as follows: Netball at Col Stinson Oval. Travel by bus. Cost $2.00 pw Skatepark at the Skatepark. Travel by bus. Cost $2.00 pw Soccer at River Park. No cost Golf at Cowra Golf Club. Travel by bus. Cost $8.00 pw T-Ball at River Park. No cost Skipping at school. No cost.
Shavuaghn Duncan PE/Sport
CPS CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS 8 year boys McKay Sullivan Sasha Paki Aiden Lazanski Benson Sullivan Ryan Matijak Jim Hazell Lucas Dalton
8 year girls Nicola Anslow Niamh Webster Janet Cheng Ella Kilby Hallie Wolfenden Hannah McKay Annaray Watson
10 Year boys Jake Roberts Nikolai Paki Joshua Anslow Tallis Bell Ryan Boswell Trey Pollard Mac Ingram Hayden Gailey
10 year girls Beryl Brown Eliza Mulligan Chloe Horne Kayla Hall Krystal White Lucy Scammell Trinity Smith Abbey Druery
11 year boys Joel Edgerton Mac Webster Myles Miller Brayden Harris Gary Cheng Beau Field Mitchell Graham
11 year girls Ella Meeuwisse Krystal Moriarty Paige Lowe-Tarbert Abby Wilson Jessica D’Elboux Maddison Forbes Madison O’Brien
12/13 year boys Glenn Saxby Lewis McFarland Ronan Gailey Nicholas Fisher Dylan Presnell Derwin Le Cameron Fabian Zander McMahon
12/13 year boys Madeleine Mulligan Isabella Scammell Courtney Wright Nashwa Bakini Tess Roberts Heidi Osborne Jade Lanham
The first six placegetter in each age group will now represent Cowra Public School at the District Cross Country. The District Cross Country will be held on Friday, 22 July at Canowindra. Travel to and from Canowindra will be by private transport. Permission notes will be sent home next week and more information will be in next week’s newsletter.
COMMUNITY continued
PCYC COWRA Junior Disco: There will be a Junior Disco for Kinder to Year 6 children this Friday, 24 April, running from 6pm to 8pm at PCYC’s Young Road building. Entry is $5.00 per person and there will be a sausage sizzle and canteen in operation. Music and lights provided by Laurie’s Disco. Supervision by PCYC Police, Staff and Volunteers. Safer Drivers Course for Learner Drivers: A Safer Drivers Course will be running at PCYC Cowra on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th May. This course consists of two modules. The first is a 3 hour facilitated group discussion on how to manage risks on the road, the second is a 2 hour in-vehicle coaching session to develop low-risk driving strategies. The must knows; Course is limited to a maximum of 12 participants Cost is $140 each participant Participants must have completed 50 hours of actual on-road driving experience Participants who complete the course will receive 20 hours credit recorded in their learner driver log book Enrolment forms are available from PCYC Cowra Course fee must be paid when booking Junior Basketball: Junior Basketball will be running Wednesday afternoons during term 2. This will consist of coaching sessions and games to develop and improve the skills of the younger players. The cost for Junior Basketball will be $35 per player for the full term up front or $5.00 per week pay as you go.
Sunday 6th September 2015
Social Mixed Open Basketball: Plenty of interest has been shown in the new Social Mixed Basketball competition due to start this term. Games will be played on Monday nights with the first game commencing at 6pm. Finishing times will depend on the number of teams nominated. There is still time to organise your Mixed Basketball team so call in to PCYC’s Young Road building and pick up a nomination form if you haven’t already done so. Cost will be $5.00 per player per game.
To all children aged between 4 and 12 years. Our 2015 show schedule needs a front cover and we are asking you to let your pens, pencils, brushes, and art strokes
Archery: Indoor Archery is on Monday afternoons with a session for beginners and juniors commencing at 4pm, followed by a session for the adults and more experienced shooters at 5pm. Cost for Archery is $6.00 per session. All equipment is supplied however you are welcome to bring your own bow along if you wish.
Woodstock Memorial Show Inc.
DESIGN THE COVER! Merry-go-rounds, clowns, dagwood dogs, fairy floss, face painting, horses, tractors, arts, crafts, cooking or flowers whatever comes to mind………….. Terms and Conditions: Entries to be designed on A4 or A5 paper in any medium. Please place name, address, phone number and age on back of entry. Entries to be submitted by May 1 2015. Please send addressed to:Woodstock Memorial Show Inc. 608B Nargong Road, WOODSTOCK NSW. 2793. Entries will be put before Show Committee for judging. Winning entries will be put to print on our 2015 Show Schedule cover. First Place $20 plus a Family Pass to the Show. Second Place $15 and Third Place $10. Prizes sponsored by Fairfax Regional Media Group – The Cowra Guardian.
Laser Tag: Laser Tag will still be running on Wednesday afternoons from 5.30 to 6.30 with Mitchell White taking on the instructors role for the activity. Cost for Wednesday Laser Tag is $5.00 per person each week. Weekend Laser Tag parties are also available with Mohamed Sciberras running Laser Tag for the parties. Please contact the club for pricing and bookings. PCYC Membership: You must be a PCYC member to participate in any of the PCYC activities. Annual membership is $5.00 for under 18’s and $10 for ages 18 and older.
COMMUNITY continued
Cowra Public School
SAFER DRIVER COURSE: Butch’s A1 Driving School is the coach for Module 2 of this course held at the RFS/SES shed on the Airport Rd Cowra. MARCH: Saturday, 7th @ 9.00am APRIL: Saturday, 11th @ 9.00am MAY: Saturday, 23rd @ 9.00am JUNE: Saturday, 27th @ 9.00am
PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794 T/A Lic 2TA5695 Email: info@cowrabus.com.au ROCKY HORROR SHOW: Saturday, 16 May 2015, Lyric Theatre, Sydney - $195.00
Phone: 6342 1021 Fax: 6342 4597 Web: http:www.cowrabus.com.au LES MISERABLES: Saturday, 13 June 2015, Capitol Theatre, Sydney - $220.00
MATILDA: Saturday, 12 September 2015, Lyric Theatre, Sydney, $220.00
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”
Term 2, 2015
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Cowra Public School 21
PUPIL FREE DAY Kathy Perez in Forbes all teaching staff
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Yr 6 transition to High School
Neighbourhood Centre-Infants performing PSSA Netball—Orange
Term 2 Sport commences
Primary Assembly 2.30pm
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Responsible Pet day Infants Stewart House Day
15 St 3 Pie Drive closes Combined Assembly 2.00pm
Infants Choir Eisteddfod Primary Choir Eisteddfod
Aussie of the Month NAPLAN– Maths
22 GRIP Leadership P & C Mtg 6.00pm
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CWA Public Speaking—Kinross Wolaroi Orange
Anzac Ceremony
May 1 Infants Assembly 2.00pm
St 3 Verse Speaking Eisteddfod
St 3 Pie Drive delivered District Cross Country Canowindra
29 Infants Assembly 2.00pm
Primary Assembly 2.30pm
Back up day District Cross Country
Dance Eisteddfod ?? 3 Yr 6 transition to High School
4 UNSW Science
17 Uni NSW Spelling
5 School Athletics Carnival
Band performance Eisteddfod
10 Yr 6 transition to High School
11 Regional Cross Country— Guerie Midsummer Madness (k-6)
12 Combined Assembly 2.00pm Aussie of the Month
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19 P & C Mtg 6.00pm
Yr 6 transition to High School
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21 E2-3 & H1-2 Eisteddfod
Yr 6 transition to High School
P & C Mtg -postponed
14 NAPLAN– Reading
20 UNSW Computer
16 UNSW Writing
Peachey/Richardson Shield Gala Day
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NAPLAN– Language & Writing
9 PUBLIC HOLIDAY - Queen’s Birthday
24 Bus talks
30 Prowise afternoon 2.00pm
13 Yr 6 transition to High School
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PSSA Girls’ Football trialsDubbo
Yr 6 transition to High School
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29 Yr 6 transition to High School
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Uni NSW comps close
28 AECG Mtg 2.00pm Mulyan P.S.
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22 Students return
24 Yr 6 transition to High School
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Infants Assembly 2.00pm Primary Assembly 2.30pm
26 LAST DAY OF TERM
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Delivery date:
Orders due in on: 2.00pm
FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2015
THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2015
COWRA PUBLIC SCHOOL STAGE 3 FUNDRAISING PIE DRIVE
Delivery time after: ** Please note the money is to accompany orders
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Loganberry
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