Cowra Public School NEWS Term 2, Week 9
26 June 2014
NSW Department of Education and Communities
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
NAIDOC Week
Dear Parents
MUFTI DAY tomorrow Students are encouraged to wear something
Red Yellow Black
NAIDOC week started on Monday with a combined gathering of schools for the official Flag Raising held at Cowra Public School. It was great to see many of Cowra’s Aboriginal Elders attend the event and the morning tea that was provided. Today the NAIDOC Public Speaking Challenge was held at the school with several schools being involved. In what were spectacular performances, Lindsay Munro, Luke Wilson, Tyahla Munro and Mac Webster all presented fantastic presentations with the subject being Aboriginal People and their involvement in the Australian Army. Congratulations to Tyahla and Mac who were placed second and will now go on to represent Lachlan at the Regional final later in the year.
FOR YOUR DIARY June 27
Another action packed week to conclude Term 2. This week the school has been through the seasons with the weather and unfortunately we were unable to hold the Athletics Carnival due to the cold and wet. We have rescheduled and are confident of the event going ahead on Wednesday,16 July which is the first Wednesday back. The decision to postpone is always hard but the conditions on Tuesday saw the need to change the date.
End of Term 2
July 15
Students return
16
Athletics Carnival
17
MS Readathon Stage 2/3
17
P & C Meeting 6.00pm
18
State Cross Country
24
Final day to pay deposit for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion
24
Combined Assembly
25
Life Education Van
Also this week Mr Murray has been to most classes and presented a talk on Aboriginal artefacts which was received well by all the children. Mr Murray also demonstrated his skills on the Didgeridoo. On Wednesday the school was represented at the Peachy Shield in Dubbo by our Rugby League team where they played 3 games. The competition was extremely tough and we commend the boys for their strong performance on the day. A big thank you to the parents who travelled with the boys and Mr Murray. Tonight the school will hold the first Disco of the year. Stage 1 will commence at 5pm and go through to 6.15pm followed by the Primary Disco starting at 6.30 and concluding at 8pm.
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
A small door fee of $2 will be collected on the night and the canteen will operate for the purchase of drinks and food. We encourage all students to attend this event as it is always a great deal of fun. It is compulsory that all children are collected from the Auditorium by an adult (parent). No child will be allowed to leave the school without an adult. Tomorrow is the NAIDOC mufti day and we encourage everyone to wear red, black or yellow. The day will include Stage 3 Aboriginal students and a friend participating in an interschool challenge at Mulyan Public School while the rest of the school will be attending a special NAIDOC Assembly which we encourage parents to attend. Starting at 11.30, this assembly will highlight several programs run through the school which are linked to Aboriginal culture. Also prizes for the NAIDOC colouring and story telling contest will be handed out. The canteen will be holding a “Red, Yellow and Black” day tomorrow to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Students can order a Hot Dog with sauce for $3.20 and there are many more treats on sale. A note was sent home yesterday outlining the food on sale. During the holidays parents should take the opportunity to teach their children their mobile and home phone numbers as many students who have been completing personal health and protection lessons do not know their correct phone numbers and correct addresses. Congratulations to Joshua Pokoney who just missed out on a place in the Western Region Rugby League team last week. I hope that everyone enjoys the break and stays warm and safe over the holidays. School will resume on Tuesday, 15 July. Enjoy the holidays.
Brad Tom
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: Term 3 Week 2 (Thursday, 24 July)
NOW ACCEPTING PAYMENT FOR:SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION:
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS FOR JUNE
PRIMARY ASSEMBLY AWARDS The following students received their awards at last week’s Major Assembly. PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS: Shaylee Blake, Jayelem Cutmore, Hollie Baker, Christopher Brown, Shakiyah Howarth, Jacinda Doolan, Kayla Hall, Nicholas Fisher, Blake Thomas, Tom Carter, Madison O’Brien, Mac Webster, Nakeya Ryan, Jayden J. Brown, Murrieguel Coe, Cambell White, Anja Gower, Alyssa Murray, Charmaine Doolan, Lachlan Stuhlfauth, Lindsay Munro, Jayarna PattinsonMcGrath, Chloe Wolfenden.
James Wallace KW
INFANTS MERIT AWARDS: Blair Newsome, Emily Carey, Oliver Barlow, Athor Aborro, Amelia McCulloch, Charlie Kacarovski, Ezekiel Carter, Lorissa Wood, Kiaya Blackmore, Zachary Sheehan, Louise Hailstone, Hannah McKay, Talara Munro, Hannah Gail, Aaron Hall, Zara Wright, Alice Mulligan, Emmett Langton.
PBL AWARDS 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. INFANTS
Ruby Smith KR
SCHOOL BANKING
100 Gotcha Award: Olivia Rae, Ruixi Zhang
School banking is on Wednesday.
40 Gotcha Award: Aaron Hall 20 Gotcha Award: Charlie Kacarovski, Amelia McCulloch
Please send in your child’s bank books to the front office. The more times you bank the more prizes you can win.
$30
per student, with a family maximum of $60. Payment would be appreciated this term. BAND: $10 per term.
STAGE 3 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA: Deposit of $72.00 by 24th July. Total cost: $272.00
UNIVERSITY OF NSW COMPETITIONS Dates for sitting the exams English: Tuesday, 29 July Mathematics: Tuesday, 12 August
Disco When:
TONIGHT
Where:
Cowra Public School Auditorium
Time:
Infants
5.00 - 6.15pm
Primary
6.30 - 8.00pm
Cost:
$2.00 entry
Refreshments available at the Canteen
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JUNE
AUSSIE OF
Sean is pictured with his parents and the presenter, Mrs Sue Miller representing Miller’s Bus Company
THE
MONTH
Stephanie Dresser is pictured with her father and the presenter, Mrs Sue Miller representing Miller’s Bus Company
Primary - Sean Smith
Infants - Stephanie Dresser
Sean is a mature and sensible student who always represents the school with pride. He is enthusiastic and participates in all activities and tasks producing a high quality of work. Sean works very well with his peers and wears correct school uniform with pride. He is a model student for Cowra Public School!
Stephanie is an exemplary student of Cowra Public School. She is always responsible, reliable and caring. Stephanie takes pride in her work, strives to excel and always contributes positively to the life of the classroom and school.
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Cowra Public School NAIDOC Celebrations “Serving Country: Centenary & Beyond” Friday
NAIDOC Sporting Challenge - CPS v’s Mulyan PS - Stage 3 Koori Kids and friends at MPS all day Red, Black and Yellow Day (Students come dressed in these colours for the day) CPS NAIDOC Assembly 11.30-12.30 pm in auditorium ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺
Welcome to country (Janama Lambshead in Language) Infants choir (Inanay) Primary NAIDOC Public Speakers Competition Presentations (winners of each stage plus highly commended). Students to present their winning work A2 Wiradjuri songs (heads, shoulders, knees and toes/Wirrinya) Warren Williams Dance Group
Primary Tabloid Sports afternoon (at River Park and incorporating some traditional games)
NAIDOC WEEK COMPETITION WINNERS INFANTS Winner: Emmett Langton G1 Highly Commended:
KR Braith Gain Ruby Smith Abbie Moriarty
KW Oliver Barlow James Wallace Jock Casey Jenna Ogston-Walker
G1 Charlie Muddle Kiera Field Alice Mulligan Abbigail Curtis
C1 Stephanie Dresser Ruixi Zhang Niamh Webster Bridie Smith
H1 Kiaya Blackmore Jacob Graham Murray Devlin Kya Schick
M1 Olivia Kacarovski Jim Hazell Ella Kilby Talara Munro
Stage 2: Winner: Jacinda Doolan C2 Highly Commended:
C2 Sarah Buckley Lucy Scammell Joel Edgerton
L2 Amy O’Connor Hunter Reid Janet Cheng
M2 Myles Miller Jumyah Simpson Abbey Druery Josie Muddle
A2 Christopher Brown Krystal White Lacie McKeown Kimball Sullivan
H2-3 Gregory Brien Aedan Leatherland Connor Charnock Lachlan Stuhlfauth
E2-3 Memphis McKeown Damien Nicol Shaylee Blake Isaiha Bridge
Stage 3: Winner: Jayarna Pattinson-McGrath Highly Commended:
G3 Aurora Kelly Hayley Harding Brianna Hindmarch
K3 Sallie Roberts Zoe Dunlop Jack Druery Madeleine Mulligan
H3 Isabella Scammell Cambell White Shayla Bartlett Ella Roberts
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SPORT SPORT TOMORROW The school will he holding a tabloid sports afternoon tomorrow in recognition of NAIDOC Week. Primary students will go to River Park and take part in some traditional Aboriginal games.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Rescheduled for Wednesday, 16 July The Athletics Carnival is rescheduled for Wednesday, 16 July. It is expected that all students will participate in their 100m Age Race and they are automatically entered into this event. Please remember the weather is getting quite chilly, especially in the mornings so make sure your child has plenty of warm clothes and something waterproof to sit on. Also please make sure your child has sufficient food and water for the day. Lunches can be ordered from the canteen and they will be delivered to the park. NO recess orders. As always parent helpers are required at the carnival and any assistance you or your family members can provide is very much appreciated. Helpers will be required to assist with ribbons, novelty events and Discus and Shot Put. If you can assist in any way, please contact me at school.
House
Brigalow
Kurrajong
Myall
Wandoo
Colours
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
PROPOSED PROGRAM OF EVENTS FOR ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 9.45am
800m Races Boys and Girls Junior; 11 years; Senior
10.15am
GIRLS
BOYS
100m Age races
Shot Put
8 years
Shot Put (Top 5 in each age group)
9 years
Discus (Top 5 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
11.30am 11.45am
RECESS - Hurdles GIRLS
BOYS
Shot put
100m Age races
Discus
8 years
or
9 years
Novelty Events
10 years 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
Relays
3.00pm
Pack Up & Back to school
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SPORT continued WESTERN REGION RUGBY LEAGUE Joshua Pokoney represented CPS and the Western Region in Rugby League, last week. The carnival was held at Kingscliff, situated 10 minutes south of the Queensland border. Joshua played 6 games while there. Joshua was one of two hundred and fifty boys vying for a spot in the 34 man squad to play at the State titles. He narrowly missed selection by two places Congratulations Joshua on a sterling effort.
P&C
Joshua is pictured with his father, Rob and his Uncle Ricky
Canteen Red, Yellow and Black Day Celebrating NAIDOC Week Treats are on sale Friday, 27 June
Hot Dogs
$3.00
Jelly Cups Chips Red and Green Frogs Lolly Bags Kit Kats Koalas Soft drinks
.70c $1.20 .20c $1.00 $2.50 .70c $2.00
(must be ordered, add 20c if using canteen bag). Please indicate is you want sauce and add another 20c)
*** Normal menu available ***
Please support our canteen on this day. All profits made in our canteen are spent on your child’s education
Dress up in your best Red, Yellow and Black outfits on Friday.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM P & C MEETING
Ties - there has been a good response from a wide range of students. Ties have been ordered with a 5-6 week turn around. Athletics Carnival: Now on Wednesday, 16 July (Term 3 Week 1). Parents’ races to be run during the lunch break Lift: The handover has been done. Justin Saxby opened the lift with a ribbon cutting. Committee enjoyed a ride in the lift. Disco Night: Tonight. P & C to host canteen. Bingo Night: Thursday, 18 September, major fundraise for the year. More information later. P & C will be hosting 30 students from QLD school for lunch on Sunday 30 November. P & C morning tea to thank Mrs Hilton and Mrs Cole for their efforts with the Infants and Primary Choirs. Mrs Cobcroft will be acknowledged on her return from holidays.
CANTEEN ASSISTANCE The P&C Association run our school’s canteen and offer an affordable and healthy service to students and staff. All profits made in our canteen are spent on projects within our school. Our canteen manger, Lisa Willis desperately needs volunteers to assist in running the canteen this year. Please consider spending one day a month or term volunteering. It is a great way to keep in touch with your children and their friends. Volunteer assistance is needed from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. daily OR perhaps 9.00am until 11.00am to make the lunches. If you could assist, please ring the school or see Lisa in the canteen. WE CAN’T RUN OUR CANTEEN WITHOUT YOUR HELP!
CLOTHING POOL The school runs a very well equipped Clothing Pool. The Clothing Pool is run by Cindy Saxby. Lisa Willis (canteen manager) is available to show parents the stock at any time. Please be mindful that Lisa is extremely busy before school taking lunch orders etc and at recess and lunch times.
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COMMUNITY
RUGBY CAMPS IN MANLY
COWRA YOUTH COUNCIL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
These school holidays TRYTIME Rugby are running rugby camps in Manly.
Monday 30 June: Photography Experience with Brooke Time & Age Groups: 10.30 am – 12noon 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 12 to 18 years
8 to 11 years
Where: Who: When: Time:
Nolan Reserve, North Manly Players aged 12 years to 16 years Monday, 7 and Tuesday 8, July 8.30am - 3.00pm
Where: Who: When: Time:
Nolan Reserve, North Manly Players aged 8 years to under 12 years Thursday, 19 and Friday, 11 July 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Room Cost: $10 per person: Bookings: Cowra Council Bring a drink and snack Also bring a phone, iPod or camera to this fun learning experience with Brooke. Participants will see their photos come alive in a new way. Thursday 3 July & Friday 4 July “Create a Neuron” Art Project with Kim & Pamela
Time & Age Group: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
11 years +
Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Room Cost: Free: Bookings: Cowra Council
Morning tea provided at 10.30 am Tuesday 8 July - Card Craft with Annie Time & Age Groups: 10.30 am – 12noon 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm 11 to 15 years
6 to 10 years
Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Room Cost: $10 per person; Bookings: Cowra Council
Each player gets a customised TRYTIME training top & rugby ball A 15 minute screening session with our sponsor VITALITY HEALTH Nutritious lunch and snacks Specialised team and individual coaching Link to professional photos and video footage taken during the camp.
To register: www.trybooking.com/FGFS Cost for 2 day rugby camp: $150 per child / $250 for 2 siblings
Wednesday 9 July Cowra Community Cinema: Hosted by Cowra Youth Council Time: 2.00 pm – “The Lego Movie” (G) 8.30 pm – “Paranormal Activity 5: The Marked Ones” (MA) Venue: Cowra Civic Centre Theatrette Cost: “The Lego Movie” – $6.00, Family $18 ”Paranormal Activity 5” - $8.00 Tickets: @ the Door Popcorn, drinks and snacks for sale Thursday, 10 July “Create a Neuron” Art Project with Kim & Pamela Time & Age Groups: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 11 years + Venue: Cowra Multipurpose Room Cost: Free: Bookings: Cowra Council For further enquiries please phone 6340 2064
COERVER® COACHING JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC 2014 Applications are now open for the Coerver Coaching July School Holiday Clinic 2014, to be conducted in Cowra, New South Wales. To register for the Coerver Coaching July School Holiday Clinic please visit the website to find the application form for the Clinic. For players registered with the Cowra Soccer Club please visit the website for online bookings. For non-registered Cowra Soccer Club Players there are online bookings. The Coerver Coaching July School Holiday Clinic in Cowra will commence on Wednesday 9 - Friday 11 July 2014 at Edgell Park, Cowra. The Coerver Coaching July School Holiday Clinic in Cowra is extremely popular to avoid disappointment book early to secure your position. We look forward to seeing you the at the Coerver Coaching July School Holiday Clinic in Cowra. Coerver Coaching ACT e. admin@coerveract.com w. www.coerver.com.au/act w. www.coerver.com.au
ROBERTSON’S GYMNASTICS Robertson’s Gymnastics will be holding gymnastics clinics during the July holidays where your child can have loads of fun and learn some new skills. When:
Wednesday, 2 July Wednesday 9 July
Beginners and new enrolments : years) Cost:
10.00am - 12 noon (5-10
$15 per child
Clinics are suitable for both girls and boys. All children should bring along their morning tea and drink bottle. Bookings are essential. For all bookings and enquiries please contact Michelle on 6384 6236 or 0402 025 938 or email at robbogym@yahoo.com.au
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COMMUNITY continued PCYC COWRA
Junior Disco The next Junior Disco will be held at PCYC’s Young Road complex on Friday 27 June from 6pm to 8pm. Entry is $5.00 per person and supervision is provided by PCYC Police, Staff and Volunteers. The canteen will be in operation as well as a sausage sizzle with a sausage sandwich costing $2.00. Indoor Touch Footy for ages 7 to 14 PCYC is looking to run some indoor touch footy for the 7 to 14 age group on Tuesday afternoons commencing at 4pm. At this stage there will be a muster day held at PCYC’s Young Road building on Tuesday 17 June at 4pm to gauge how much interest there is in running a competition. If enough people show interest, PCYC will proceed with establishing a regular competition in Term 3. Games will be “5 a side” using the basketball court area as the field, cost will be $2.00 per child each week. If you are interested in playing please come to the muster day to put your name down. Archery PCYC runs Archery for ages 7 and older on Monday afternoons. The first archery session begins at 4pm and is aimed at beginners and the younger age groups, with a second session beginning at 5pm for the older and more experienced archers. Cost for Archery is $6.00 per session and all equipment is provided. Laser Tag Laser Tag is on Wednesday nights commencing at 5.30pm at the Young Road complex. The session runs for an hour and costs $5.00 per person. Laser Tag is a whole lot of fun while developing teamwork and cooperation within teams. Planning and strategy also play a big part for the most successful teams. 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.
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”
MAKE & DO SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM WHERE: Address: Bradman Centre, St Jude Street, Bowral 2576 Phone: 02 4862 1247 Website URL: www.bradman.com Email: learn@bradman.com.au WHEN: July 7&8, 2014, 10:00am to 3:00pm The Make & Do school holiday program is back this winter with brand new sessions at the Bradman Centre Bowral. The workshops, designed for children aged six to 12, cover a wide range of fun activities: clay cups and saucers, making videos, drawing, painting, photography and much more. The workshops allow the kids to be creative, social and interactive. All the activities are hands-on with all the materials supplied. More Info: https://store.internationalcrickethall.com/schoolholidays.html
Carinya Transition to School Parent Information Evening Do you have a child starting school in 2015? 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. 7pm Monday 7th July 2014 @ Carinya Please RSVP to administration or an educator in the Waratah Room by 2.7.2014
Learn about ~
Carinya’s transition to school programs, how this caters for your child How you can help your child to ‘be ready’, including concentration, pre-reading & writing, self-help skills, confidence, self-esteem and social skills. Choosing a school??? Which school is the ‘right’ school for your child? How can I help my child … now … weeks before school starts … the day before school starts … once he/she is at school? Carinya’s orientation to Cowra schools – what does this involve? See you there, Educators and Staff Carinya Early Childhood Centre