Cowra Public School NEWS 5 June 2014
Term 2, Week 6
NSW Department of Education and Communities
COMBINED ASSEMBLY Thursday, 19 June at 2.00pm in the school auditorium Performances by: Primary Choir Infants Choir Girls’ Dance Group
FOR YOUR DIARY June 6
St 3 Bathurst Goldfields Excursion
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY
11
Regional Cross Country - Wellington
16
UNSW Writing Comp
17
UNSW Spelling Comp
18
Adventure Day
19
Combined K-6 Assembly *Infants & Primary choirs performing
23
NAIDOC Week
27
End of Term 2
July 15
Students return
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
involved in this and we are confident strong results will be achieved.
Dear Parents
Yesterday our very energetic Senior band performed at the Cowra Eisteddfod. Mrs Wright was delighted with the effort, behaviour and performance of the children who really enjoyed themselves in what was their first eisteddfod. It is a true testament to the children for their ongoing commitment to practising their instruments and to their parents for their on- going patience and encouragement. The band will continue to go from strength to strength over the next few years with our developing band members starting to become involved with the senior band. A huge thank you goes to Mrs Wright for her outstanding leadership of this program.
Over the wet weekend we were reminded that Winter is finally here. With the colder weather the children are reminded to bring a jumper in their bag each day even if it is warm at home in the morning. Please ensure that you label your child’s clothing. This week the school has been focusing on semester assessment tasks to assist the teachers in reporting on the progress of the students. It has been very pleasing to witness the significant gains achieved by our students and some true standouts across the grades. On Monday we had several students representing the school at the District Cross Country at Koorawatha. The day didn’t look that inviting in the morning but by the time the children ran the sky had cleared and the races were completed without rain. Many students from Cowra Public School achieved a result in the top 6 of their age category and will now progress through to the Western Region Final being held at Wellington next Wednesday. All runners are to be commended for their efforts on the day and special mention to Ella Meeuwisse who came first with blistering speed in the 10 years girls.
Also yesterday our Rugby League team travelled to Orange to take part in the Westmont Shield against Calare Public School. Unfortunately our side lost on the day. Thanks you to everyone who transported the players across to Orange.
Also on Monday the school sent representatives to the indoor soccer competition held in Bathurst. Ms James accompanied a very enthusiastic group of students to the carnival and by all reports the skills shown by our teams impressed many.
This weekend will be a three day break with the Queen’s Birthday. No staff will be at the school on Monday so children are to stay home please.
Students have also been participating in several University of New South Wales exams this over the last few weeks with the Science exam being held on Tuesday. Many students took the opportunity to be
Brad Tom
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
On Friday our Stage 3 children will be going to Bathurst to participate in a gold rush experience at the Bathurst Gold Fields. This excursion is to consolidate the learning of the group in the HSIE unit “Gold”. The children are very excited and hopefully will strike it rich when panning for gold.
Have a great weekend.
Principal
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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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. The assemblies will include the Year 6 Public Speaking and Merit Certificates will also be presented on the day.
COMBINED ASSEMBLY The school will be holding combined assemblies twice a term. At these assemblies the Infants and Primary Aussies of the Month will be announced and the children will be presented with their awards.
The next combined assembly will be: Week 8: Thursday, 19 June The Primary and Infants Choirs will be performing at this Assembly.
UNIVERSITY OF NSW COMPETITIONS Dates for sitting the exams Writing: Monday, 16 June Spelling: Tuesday, 17 June English: Tuesday, 29 July Mathematics: Tuesday, 12 August
NOW ACCEPTING PAYMENT FOR:SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION: $30 per student, with a family maximum of $60. Payment would be appreciated this term.
STAGE 3 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA: Deposit of $72.00 by 24th July. Total cost: $272.00 (This will be reduced by the Pie Drive profits - the amount will be advised when all deposits have been received).
SENIOR BAND AT EISTEDDFOD
STAGE 3 EXCURSION TO BATHURST GOLDFIELDS
Congratulations to all the senior band members who performed at the Eisteddfod yesterday. They were excellent ambassadors for Cowra Public School.
TOMORROW, Friday, 6 June
The band has been practising every Monday all year under the guidance of Mrs Mary-ann Wright and are becoming quite proficient in playing their instruments. Band Jessica D’Elboux Anja Gower Hayley Harding Chelsey Howarth Isabelle Kacarovksi Ella Meeuwisse Maddy Mulligan Ella Roberts Tahlia Ryan Glenn Saxby Jordan Stone Courtney Wright
Jack Druery Ronan Gailey Jessica Henderson Hailey Jamieson Logan Leatherland Eliza Mulligan Tahlia Murray Tess Roberts Bella Scammell Sean Smith Luke Wilson
The students will leave the school at 9:15 a.m. sharp and return in time for afternoon buses. Children must be at school by 8:45 a.m. What to wear
Winter sports uniform (track pants, school sloppy joe and jacket) Remember Bathurst can be cold! Food Recess
Lunch (no glass bottles or containers
please) in named disposable bags/ containers. No spending money will be required.
Travel to and from Bathurst will be by bus. Students will return to school in time for afternoon buses.
STAGE 3 CANBERRA EXCURSION Wednesday, 10th December to Friday, 12th December 2014. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE STAGE 3 PIE DRIVE. WHAT A GREAT SUCCESS! The Pie Drive profit will be evenly distributed among all participants in the Canberra excursion once deposits have been paid.
All students wishing to participate in the excursion must have paid $72 deposit by Thursday, 24th July and the excursion paid in full by 20th November. To give parents an up-to-date indication of their outstanding excursion balance, Statement of Accounts have been send home with students last week.
RECYCLED ART COMPETITION
SCHOOL DENTAL SCREENING
Congratulations to Tahlia Ryan who won the Primary Individual section in the local Recycled Art competition.
In Week 9 the Cowra School Dental Clinic will be holding free dental checks for students in Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.
Tahlia is pictured below with her “Candle Delight” creation.
A permission note will be sent home next week. This form needs to be filled in and returned to the school in order for your child to have this free screening. Western NSW Local health District provides dental assessments in schools free of charge. Your child’s participation will not have any impact on their eligibility to claim other dental benefits under the new Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule. A written results and details of how to access dental care if needed will be sent home afterwards.
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SPORT WESTERN REGION CROSS COUNTRY
PRIMARY SPORT TERM 2
Congratulations to the following athletes who gained a place in the Cowra District Team to compete in the Western Region Cross Country trials to be held at Wellington on 11 June 2014. 8/9 Year Girls Eliza Mulligan Louise Woods
10 Year Girls Ella Meeuwisse
11 Year Girls Madeleine Mulligan Isabella Scammell
12 Year Boys Luke Kinsey Joshua Pokoney
13 year Girls Crystal Holmes The Western Region Cross Country will be held at the Wellington Race Course, Wellington. Notes have been sent home with these students and information about the carnival was attached. Students are to wear a white shirt and black shorts on the day. Athletes are to meet Mr Andrew Hooper, from Grenfell Public School at the carnival. Please look out for the Cowra sign. Entry fee is $1.00 and this needs to be paid on the day. Travel to and from the venue will be by private car and it is the responsibility of the individual student’s parents to organise transport to and from Wellington.
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY REPORT On Monday, 2 June the District Cross Country was held at the Koorawatha Show Ground. Students from Cowra Public School travelled to compete. Before we went it was pouring with rain. By the time we got there it had cleared up. The track was wet, muddy and slippery. We were lucky it didn’t rain on us when we were racing. Everyone ran exceptionally well and did their best. I came first in the Girls’ 10 years 2000 metres. Myself, Josh Pokoney, Eliza Mulligan, Luke Kinsey, Crystal Holmes, Louise Woods, Maddy Mulligan and Bella Scammell all got through to represent Cowra District at the Western Region Trials. We wish everyone good luck for their next race. By Ella Meeuwisse K3
Primary sport continues with a range of activities available. Children will remain in their class groups and rotate through a variety of sporting activities. These are: High Jump
Long Jump Continuous cricket Netball Soccer Golf Touch football and T-ball.
During this term students will be completing preliminary rounds of competition in Shot-put and Discus during PE with the final 8 competitors in each age group completing the events at the Athletics Carnival in Week 9. Long Jump and High Jump will be completed during sport time and lunchtimes where necessary. The Athletics Carnival is scheduled for Tuesday of Week 9 (24 June) and nominations for 800m and 200m races will be taken at House Meetings in Week 6. It is expected that all students will participate in their 100m Age Races and they are automatically entered into this event. Shavaughn Duncan PE/Sport
WESTMOUNT SHIELD RUGBY LEAGUE KNOCKOUT COMPETITION Cowra Public School came up against a much bigger, stronger and faster Calare Public School yesterday in being overwhelmingly defeated 46-0 in the first round of the Westmont Shield. Although the score line was a little lop sided, some of the boys put in creditable performances. Joel Edgerton and Blake Williams were solid in defence and tried to tackle everything that came their way, while Like Kinsey, Marcus O’Connor and Trey Pollard tried hard in attack. Lindsay Munro also tried his best to lead the team around the park. Thanks you to the parents who assisted with transport to Orange. The team was: Joel Edgerton Jake Roberts Blake Williams Cambell White Lewis McFarland Joshua Pokoney Lindsay Munro
Marcus O’Connor Luke Kinsey (C) Kyle Murray Memphis McKeown Sonny Eastwood Harlee Simms Trey Pollard
Albert Murray Coach
OUR REPRESENTATIVES AT THE REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY TRIALS IN WELLINGTON
Eliza Mulligan 8/9 yr girls
Louise Woods 8/9 yr girls
Ella Meeuwisse 10 yr girls
Maddy Mulligan 11 yr girls
Bella Scammell 11 yr girls
Luke Kinsey 12 yr boys
Josh Pokoney 12 yr boys
Crystal Holmes 13 yr girls
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COMMUNITY HENRY LAWSON FESTIVAL Cowra Community Transport will be taking a bus to the Henry Lawson Festival. When: Saturday, 7 June 2014 Time: 9.30am-3.30pm Where: Cowra Information & neighbourhood Centre 15 Vaux Street, Cowra Seats are limited so get in quick! The bus will be a small charge of $10.00 All enquiries to Cowra Community Transport at 15 Vaux Street or call on 6342 4900.
JACKEROO HORSE RIDING RANCH Jackeroo Ranch is again running horse riding camps in the Winter holidays. Date: Saturday, 28 June - Saturday, 5 July Saturday, 5 July - Sunday, 13 July These camps are for “horse-mad” children aged from 6 to 16 years. Five to six hours a day are devoted to horse activities. Students are taught grooming, saddling, haltering, catching a horse, safety aspects and many other facets of horsemanship, Activities include gold panning, cattle feeding/ checking, cattle mustering, camp fires and native wildlife bird life. Enquiries Mrs Pattie Hudson phone 63 377173 (nights)
PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794 Phone: 6342 1021
T/A Lic 2TA5695 Fax: 6342 4597
Email: info@cowrabus.com.au Web: http:www.cowrabus.com.au
DISNEY ON ICE: 11 July 2014 - WICKED: 11 October 2014, Capitol Sydney - Expression of Interest Theatre, Sydney - Expression of Interest COWRA TRAVEL IN CONJUNCTION WITH GO SEE TOURING: Norfolk Island: 9-17 October 2014, Includes 13 activities/tours - Expression of Interest
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”