Cowra Public School NEWS
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
30 June 2016
Term 2, Week 10
Dear Parents
NSW Department of Education and Communities
This week our school has certainly celebrated on a number of levels with the first being our NAIDOC activities. Our week of celebrations started last Friday at the Flag Raising that was held at Cowra Public School with numerous schools attending. This was followed by the commencement of our NAIDOC competitions held across the school. On Tuesday, Mr Albert Murray, Mr Dean Murray, Miss Ashleigh Elbourne, Aunty Gwen Murray and Aunty Frances Kennedy coordinated a bush tucker day with the cooking of Johnny Cakes and Emu and Kangaroo Sausages. Wednesday saw the children sit in wonder as both Albert and Dean Murray explained the use of Aboriginal artefacts to the classes. Thursday was a celebration of the NAIDOC 2016 message “Songlines, the story of our nation”, which was wonderfully depicted by our NAIDOC Public Speaking contestants. The teams of Mac and Tyahla followed by Jake and TahleePearl presented their speeches to the assembly and captured the audience’s attention with fantastic delivery and projection. Tomorrow the school is planning an interschool sports day against Mulyan but this will be subject to weather. The school would like to congratulate Jayden J Brown who came second in the PSSA District Golf Championships held yesterday. Jayden will now
FOR YOUR DIARY
represent Cowra Public School at the PSSA Regional Golf Championships to be held in September.
amazing ladies on behalf of the school community and I wish them every happiness in the future.
Our week also marks very significant moments in time with the retirement of both Mrs Cole and Mrs Kilby. Both of these ladies have been cornerstones of Cowra Public School with Mrs Kilby having worked at Cowra Public School for forty one years. The significance of this can be calculated in the realisation that Mrs Kilby has taught approximately 1300 students in Cowra and considering Cowra has a population of approximately 10000, Mrs Kilby has most likely taught 1 in 10 people you meet.
Tomorrow will also be my last day at Cowra Public School and I can honestly say I have loved every minute of my time in Cowra. I have had the absolute pleasure to work with and lead an amazing, professional staff, that without doubt, promotes the best learning environment for the students in their care. I’m certain that the school will continue to move forward with such a dedicated team and I feel very satisfied that the current structure of the school will promote further success. I have enjoyed the friendships made with parents and community members during my time and I hope to stay in contact with the school, children and parents into the future.
Mrs Cole has also been working in Cowra for a very long time and has held a number of roles within the school. Mrs Cole has led the technology at Cowra Public School for numerous years and has been instrumental in making sure Cowra Public is leading the Cowra District in innovative programs involving technology. Mrs Cole has also been the Assistant Principal for the last seven years and in that time has supervised the learning programs of Stage 1 children as well as coordinating numerous areas of the school. Both of these ladies have raised their children in Cowra and are seen as fixtures of the Cowra Public School community and that of Cowra. Both ladies are looking forward to spending their retirement travelling and also enjoying their grandchildren. I would personally like to take the opportunity to thank these
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Clean up Australia Day (Infants)
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NAIDOC St 3 Sports Challenge
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END OF TERM
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Pupil Free Day
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Students return
Mr Steve Wilkinson has been appointed in the role of Relieving Principal to commence in Term 3. Mr Wilkinson comes to Cowra Public School with a wealth of experience having led several schools and will no doubt bring his enthusiasm and passion for student improvement to the school. I wish Mr Wilkinson every success into the future and hope he enjoys Cowra Public as much as I have. Enjoy the holidays
Brad Tom
COWRA PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF wish Mr Tom, Mrs Kilby and Mrs Cole all the best
AUGUST 1-5
EDUCATION WEEK
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ICAS English
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Education Week Open Dayh
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Infants Pedlar’s Parade
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
Mr Bradley Tom
Mrs Kaye Kilby
Mrs Kerry Cole
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 SPECTACULAR 2016 23-26 November We are thrilled to announce that our school was successful in securing a place in the 2016 Schools Spectacular - “Dream Big”. We are again able to select dancers for the Combined Dance. This is an excellent opportunity for all involved. It is a huge commitment with time and expenses, as we will be required to be in Sydney over a 5 day period. There will be costume, accommodation and meal costs. We will secure funding from the school and also apply for community grants and donations to subsidise the costs but most of the costs will need to be covered by the families of each dancer. It is anticipated that this will be approximately $400 per student. The cost can be paid off like a layby system.
STAGE 3 CANBERRA EXCURSION Wednesday, 23rd to Friday, 25th November 2016.
Thank you to the 68 students who have chosen to participate in the excursion. Accommodation booking have now been made. Parents/care providers are reminded of the following:
Cost is $270 per student, this amount has been subsidised by school funds and will be further reduced for those who took advantage of the pie drive.
Payments can be made at any time using the Parent On-line Payment system or at the school office
The teachers, Mrs Cobcroft and Mrs Duncan will again be with the students in Sydney from the Wednesday through to the Sunday morning for rehearsals and the concerts. We invite parents to then attend the performances but your accommodation will be separate to the students. We have secured accommodation for the students and teachers at the Woolbroker at Darling Harbour. On the first night we will stay at the Great Southern Hotel, in George St, Sydney. Travel arrangements to the Schools Spectacular will be confirmed shortly. All students will need to be brought home after the Schools Spectacular with their families. The Schools Spectacular performance this year will be at Qudos Bank Arena in Homebush (previously know as ACER arena). To be performing in the same arena as many famous singers is an amazing lifelong memory your children will cherish forever. Debbie Cobcroft and Shavaughn Duncan
All participants must have paid a deposit of at least
AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE
$100 by Friday, 5th August.
Full payment must be received by 11th November.
“GO CASUAL” for Camp Quality Tomorrow, Cowra Public School will be running a fundraiser for Camp Quality to assist children with childhood cancer. Students are asked to wear casual clothes for this fundraiser. Please ensure that clothing has no inappropriate logos. Students will also need to wear clothes that are appropriate for sport. The cost of wearing mufti for this cause will be a gold coin donation!! “Remember laughter is the best medicine”
INFANTS DISCO The Infants classes (K-2) will be holding a disco tomorrow. The disco will run from 2.15pm until 3.00pm in the Auditorium. As it is ‘Go Casual” for Camp Quality the children are asked to wear mufti and donate a gold coin for the cause.
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Ties Bags Sunglasses
$12.00 $30.00 $12.00
PAYMENT NOW DUE: SCHOOL FEES:
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$40 per child (Family Max. $80)
BAND : $25 a term Term 2 and Term 3 fess are now due These funds are used to purchase musical instruments.
STAGE 3 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA $270.00 Payments:
Pay $100 deposit by Friday, 5th August Pay additional amounts at any time Payment in full must be received no later than 11th November. Don’t forget we now have a Parent Online Payment system (POP), accessed via the school’s website. (Unfortunately EFTPOS is still not available.)
SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR: $400.00 - This can be paid off like a layby system at any time.
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SPORT TERM 2 AND TERM 3 SPORT
PSSA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Due to the uncertainty with the weather sport this week will be class based. Any payment made will carry over to next term when team sport is recommences.
Yesterday two students, Jayden J Brown and Will Dunlop from Cowra Public School played in the District PSSA Golf Championships at Bathurst.
Netball:
Both boys played really well and thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Col Stinson Oval - cost $2 (bus)
Gymnastics: PCYC Binni Creek Road - cost $5 (bus & activity) Soccer: River Park - no cost Golf: Cowra Golf Club - cost—$8 (bus & activity) Mixed Indoor Games: PCYC Young Road - cost $5 (bus & activity) Touch Football & Skills Development: River Park - no cost Walking for Fun & Fitness:
Cowra surrounds - no cost
Any cost involved must be paid to the school office before classes on Fridays. Parents are reminded that whilst every effort is made to minimise the risk of injury there remains some degree of risk inherent in participation in what can be a body contact sport, such as soccer, netball, futsal, touch football etc. The school recommends that participants w ear appropriative protective equipment such as shin pads, mouth guards.
PSSA BOYS/GIRLS’ SOCCER ORANGE The Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer that was scheduled to play on Friday. 17 June will now be played on Monday, 8 August in Orange. The PSSA Knockout competition will take place at Jack Brabham Oval, Forrest Road, Orange. Shirts will be suppled but the players will need their soccer boots, shin pads, socks and blue sports shorts. Mouth guards are recommended. Transport to and from Orange will be by private transport departing school at 8.00am. The first game will commence at 10.00am sharp. Greg Garlick and Prue James
PPSA DISTRICT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL The PSSA District Athletics Carnival will be held on Friday, 5 August 2016 at Twigg Oval, Cowra. Other schools competing are Mulyan, Boorowa, Canowindra, Grenfell and local small schools.
Students MUST compete in ALL events in which they are nominated. 100m and 200m events will be run as heats and finals. All other events are timed finals. Athletes who come first, second or third in any event will be eligible to attend the Regional trials which will be held in Dubbo in Friday, 3 September 2016.
Congratulations to Jay who came second and now will represent the District in the Regional PSSA Golf Championships to be held at Blackheath, Sydney on the Monday 19 and Tuesday, 20 September. We wish Jay all the best in the competition.
P&C WHY “DO” P & C? I volunteer at my child’s school. It is my local school. I find that giving up an hour or two each month to attend meetings where we as a group get to have a direct impact on my child’s learning is priceless. I appreciate the fundraising that the P & C Association needs to do to ensure that our children have access to educational materials and great facilities. I don’t mind lending a hand. It is the least that I can do every now and then. My children like that I am involved in their school life and they love it when they see me at the canteen or helping out at school community events. Yes, even the high school child gets a kick out of me participating— not that he/she would ever say that out loud or in front of their friends. I get to show them the good that people can bring to their community, I am giving them a model to aspire to, I am showing them that I value their education, that they are not alone. I am involved. These reasons may not interest you but I bet there is something for you at P & C. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 27 July at 6.00pm and the P & C Association is looking for members of the community who are willing and able to represent and advocate for parents. Our school is a richer place for the contribution of parents and citizens. Join our P & C
(this is an article from the P & C Journal)
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Let’s be pre-schoolers!
P & C MEETING
Let’s play & learn the year before school! Learning life readiness! Making the most of the preschool years and planning a successful transition to school.
Wednesday, 27 July 2016 6.00pm in staffroom Everyone is welcome to attend
Please RSVP your attendance to administration or an educator in the Waratah Room by 8th July 2016.
GOODSTART EARLY LEARNING
Do you have a child starting school in 2017! Let’s get it right together! Come and spend an evening talking about children beginning school and how to support your child through this transition. 6.30pm Wednesday 13th July 2016 @ Carinya
COMMUNITY
2 Binni Creek Rd Cowra
Carinya Transition to School Parent Information Evening
Ph.63412133
Long Day Care OOSH (After school care) afternoon tea provided & Vacation Care Bus service from school to centre Open 7.45a-5.45pm Please call for all enquiries Goodstart is a not-for-profit organisation
We will discuss ~
Carinya’s transition to school programs, how this caters for your child How you can help your child to ‘be ready’, including concentration, prereading & writing, self-help skills, confidence, self-esteem and social skills?
Is my child ready for school? Choosing a school??? Which school is the ‘right’ school for your child/ family?
How can I help my child...now...weeks before school starts...the day before school starts...once he/she is at school?
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2016 RAFCA COMPETITION
PCYC NEWS
RAFCA is a competition creating art from recycled materials. Entrants are to craft a sculpture with the theme, Song Titles, using materials specific to their category. Individual and group entries are encouraged.
July School Holiday Junior Basketball Camp Grant Cole of Rock the Rim Basketball will be running a one day Basketball Camp for boys and girls aged from 8 years to 17 years at PCYC Cowra on Wednesday 6 July.
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The camp will run from 9am to 3.30pm and a free sausage sizzle lunch will be provided. Cost for the camp is $30.00 per child. You must register to attend, registration forms are available from PCYC. Completed forms must be emailed to Rock the Rim Basketball and payment made by Friday 1 July.
Entry Fee
Pre School (individual)
$2.00
Prize 1st $50
Infants
(individual)
$2.00
$100
$50
$25
Primary
(individual)
$2.00
$100
$50
$25
$5.00 $5.00
$300 $300
$100 $100
$50 $50
$5.00
$300
$100
$50
High School (Yrs 7-9) High School (Yrs 10-12)
2nd $25
3rd $10
For further information please contact Grant Cole on 0428011820 or email rocktherim@hotmail.com. July School Holiday Indoor Hockey Trial If you are interested in playing “Dek Hockey”, come along to PCYC’s free trial day on Thursday 7 July. The day will run from 10am to 3pm and will incorporate some skill sessions along with some social games.
(individual)
TAFE
(individual) under 25 years
People choice Best in Show Materials:
metal,
$200 $500
What to bring – drink bottle, mouthguard, long socks, and shin pads if you have them (shin pads will be available for use if you don’t have a pair). You should bring some healthy snacks and lunch if you are staying for the lunch break (12 1), otherwise $5.00 will get you a sausage sandwich, a can of soft drink and a bottle of water on the day.
Pre school - Primary categories paper, cardboard, plastic, cans, fabric, wood High School—TAFE categories paper, cardboard, plastic, cans, fabric, wood, glass, tyres
Please phone PCYC on 63412035 to register for the day.
Entry forms are available at school office.
TIDY TOWNS HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Create sculptures from recycled materials, communal creation of a “bird’s nest”, then add your own objects into the nest. Theme: Song Titles (Song “Togethernest”). Who:
Infants or Primary Age
When: Tuesday, 12 Wednesday, 13 July Time:
10.00am—3.00pm
PCYC Vacation Care Vacation Care is a formal childcare service that provides a fun, safe and secure environment for school children from Kinder to Year 6 to play, learn and grow during the school holiday period. Activities include sports, games, cooking, art and craft with an emphasis on fun, friendship and fair play. Vacation Care operates at the “old club” on Binni Creek Road, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm during the two weeks of the school holidays. Cost is $38.00 per day per child however this may be reduced by Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate, depending on your eligibility and payment arrangements you have in place with Centrelink.
Excursion days may cost a little more, excursions and costs are shown on the program.
Where: Cowra Aquatic Centre Bookings and further information: Chris Cannard at Cowra Council on 6340 2070 or email: ccannard@cowra.nsw.gov.ua (bookings are essential as numbers are limited) Supervision, instruction and all materials are provided. BYO food and drink for the day.
Booking forms and programs are available from PCYC. A booking form must be completed and handed to PCYC for each holiday period before a child can be allowed in to vacation care. Spaces fill fast so please book early to avoid disappointment. Keeping informed Please contact PCYC on 6341 2035 for further information about any of the activities on offer.
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
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
NORFOLK ISLAND: Sunday, 13 November - Monday, 21 November 2016; Expression of Interest
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”