Cowra Public School NEWS Term 3, Week 7
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Dear Parents The magic of books was well and truly on show today with Cowra Public School coming to life with hundreds of characters from the children’s favourite books walking through the playground. Of course I am talking of the dress up day associated with the Book Week activities being held at the school. This year the Book Week theme is “Books Light Up Our Lives” and we have definitely used books to light up our world including a book swap that saw every student receiving at least two pre loved books to take home and enjoy. We also held a story time which saw parents enjoy dressing up and reading to students as well as special order treats that were available at the canteen. A huge thank you to all students and staff for supporting the week in such a positive manner and a special mention to Mrs Montgomery for coordinating the week. I can honestly say it has been a delight to see the laughter and enjoyment of the staff associated with the dress up day and the reaction of the children seeing their teachers dressing up. Last week Harley Simms competed in the NSW Rugby Championships as part of the Western Region team and we congratulate him on scoring several tries during the tournament. The team competed strongly winning two games and narrowly missing wins in their other games. Next week we will have our Stage 2 children visiting the Blue Mountains on the annual excursion. For many students this will be their first overnight excursion and possibly the first time they are away from
P&C MEETING Tonight 6.00pm in staffroom Everyone is welcome
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
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NSW Department of Education Mum and Dad. I am sure the Mums will suffer more from the experience but rest assured the children will return. The children are bound to enjoy the activities scheduled for both days that will include visits to landmarks, bushwalking and the scenic railway, which is always a favourite. The departure time for Monday is 7.00am, with an expected arrival home at 7.00pm. These times are very important to enable the trip to run smoothly and we ask all parents to ensure they arrive on Monday on time. If the bus is running late on Tuesday, the arrival time will be displayed on our electronic board near the Woolworths roundabout. I have been delighted to move around the school at this time of the year and see the productive work the children are doing in their rooms and the positive attitudes held by the children in relation to their learning and education. Our staff are enjoying the outstanding behaviour displayed by our students and we are all looking forward to the PBL reward day being held at the end of the term for all students in the school who have
displayed our PBL expectations of being Safe, Respectful and On Task. Tomorrow we have a huge number of Cow ra Public School students travelling to Dubbo to compete in the Western Region Athletics. From running to field events we have representatives who are no doubt going to do their very best. We wish them the best and look forward to several students possibly qualifying for the State Championships held later in the year. We are moving into the end of the winter season sport both at school and on the weekend and I hope everyone has a great week and good luck to all students involved in grand finals this weekend. Enjoy the week.
Bradley Tom
ENROL NOW FOR 2016 - Kinder to Year 6 The school’s motto is “Knowledge is Power” and the emphasis is on giving every child, every opportunity, every day to support them in reaching their full potential as individuals.
Kinder Orientation Orientation sessions will be held for students commencing Kindergarten in 2016. Sessions will be held from 9.30-11.00am Sessions: Thursday, 8 October Thursday, 15 October Thursday, 22 October Thursday, 29 October
Kindergarten packages now available at the school office. For more information phone: 6342 2400 or call into the office in Vaux Street.
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-.schools.nsw.edu.au DEPT.HEALTH DENTAL CLINIC:
1300 552 208
SCHOOL TERMS FOR 2015 Term 3 Commenced Tuesday, 14 July Concludes Friday, 18 September Term 4 Commences Tuesday, 6 October Concludes Wednesday, 16 December for students
FOR YOUR DIARY AUGUST 27
Book Week Parade & Red Canteen Day
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P & C Meeting - 6.00pm
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Regional Athletics - Dubbo
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St 2 Excursion to Blue Mountains
COMBINED (K-6) ASSEMBLIES
SEPTEMBER
The next Combined school assembly (K-6) will be held on: Thursday, 13 September at 2.00pm in the auditorium.
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. Every alternate Thursday (not assembly week) from 12.30pm until 1.00pm the Infants will be holding combined singing in the Infants Open Space.
PRIMARY ASSEMBLIES The Primary will also be holding their assemblies every second Thursday, i.e. even weeks at 2.30pm in the school auditorium.
WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN Woolworths Earn and Learn is back. This community program enables school s to earn educational resources when anyone from the school community shops at Woolworths. The program commenced on Wednesday, 15 July. When staff, parents and friends shop at Woolworths they collect stickers to place on their sticker cards. For every $10.00 someone spends at Woolworths they will receive a sticker. Once the sticker cards have been completed they can be placed in a collection box, at either the school or at Woolworths. The program will close on Tuesday, 8 September when all the completed sticker cards are co u n te d an d re tu r n e d to Woolworths. The points collected will be redeemed on resources and equipment.
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St 2 Excursion to Blue Mountains
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Combined K-6 Assembly
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Woolworths Earn & Learn ends
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Stage 3 T20 Cricket
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Jump Rope for Heart - Primary
15-16
Cowra Show
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Infants Assembly
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Primary Assembly
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PBL Reward Day
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St 3 Social Skills Day
SCHOOL SPECTACULAR 2015 MATINEE PERFORMANCE Cowra Public School has been selected to be part of the 2015 School Spectacular being held in November. Thirteen of our girls have been chosen to participate in the spectacular on Friday, 27 November and Saturday, 28 November. The spectacular will be holding a matinee performance on Friday, 27 November for school children.
ASSEMBLY AWARDS The following students received their awards at last week’s Assemblies. PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS: Tallis Bell, Jack Croker, Taylah-Benet Pemberton, Stephanie Dresser, Hannah Gail, Ryan Matijak, Elijah Carter, Aysha Johnstone, Riley Lockwood, Dylan Presnell, Heidi Osborne, Sky Sherwin, Nashwa Bakini, Katie Collins, Daniel Hatch, Myles Miller, Liam Lockwood, Janieva Pollard, Hollie Baker, Jayden S Brown, Mitchell Graham, Kooriarnah Simpson-Murray. Hunter Reid, Trinity Smith, Sky Sherwin, Erin Moy, Hannah Gail, Will Baker, Annaray Watson, Ryan Kennewell, Chamberlian Gillham, Lacie McKeown, Aedan Leatherland.
INFANTS MERIT AWARDS: Tahne Egan, Alex Boswell, Harmony-Jade Forbes, Ella-Rose Paul, Riley McLeish, Clayton Duclos, Tayla Bartle, Alannah D’Elboux, Jemima Scammell, Athor Aborro, Kye Link, Katelyn Anslow, Seth Crutch, Abbie Moriarty, Amelia McCulloch, Jack Forbes, Maddie Brown, Henry Fagan, Xanthe Osborne, Lanah Cobcroft, Jyedan Murphy, Jayden Bargwanna.
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. PRIMARY 200 Gotcha Award Ronan Gailey 150 Gotcha Award Dylon Graham, Abby Wilson, Eliza Mulligan 100 Gotcha Award Trey Pollard, Mathew Scott
As our dance program has over sixty five boys and girls participating at the moment, we would like to give our dance students and Stage 3 students the opportunity to experience the spectacular. The school has purchased tickets for the Friday matinee performance at a reduced rate of $25.00 per ticket and have offered these to the dance students first and now to Stage 3 students.
50 Gotcha Award Bridie Smith
The school is covering the cost of the bus to and from Sydney. The bus will depart Cowra Public School at 6.00am and return at approximately at 8.00pm. As the bus has a capacity to hold fifty five students it will be the first fifty five students who return their permission note along with the $25.00 ticket cost to the school that will get to go.
100 Gotcha Award Jake Graham
Notes have gone out and these need to be returned ASAP as seats are filling up fast.
25 Gotcha Award Olivia Rae, Chloe Muddle, Brody Fiene. INFANTS 160 Gotcha Award Henry Fagan 120 Gotcha Award Zara Wright
60 Gotcha Award Mason Langfield, Jaxon Simms 40 Gotcha Award Athor Aborro 20 Gotcha Award Alex Peterson, Jyedan Murphy, McKeown, Blair Newsome.
Katinka
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STAGE 2 BLUE MOUNTAINS EXCURSION
STAGE 3 NARRABEEN EXCURSION
MONDAY, 31ST AUGUST & TUESDAY, 1ST SEPTEMBER 2015
MONDAY, 16TH FRIDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER
Accompanying teachers will be Mrs Macnamara, Mr Murray and Mrs Cobcroft.
The school has this week, purchased rail tickets for those student who have indicated they are definitely participating - i.e. paid the $90 deposit (due 18/6/15).
The bus will depart Cowra Public School at 7.00am sharp and return on Tuesday at 7.00pm. What to bring: (please label all belongings) A small backpack. Students will carry the bag with them at all times. In the backpack they will need: * bottle of water * wet weather jacket with hood * an activity for on the bus * camera (optional) * asthma puffer (if needed) On the first day students will need: * packed recess, lunch and afternoon tea and drink (clearly labelled with child’s name) - all in disposable packaging. * pocket money ($5-$20) for souvenirs (preferably in a ziplock plastic bag). Clearly labelled. * medication - clearly labelled with a note explaining times/ dosages and placed in a plastic bag, to be given to Mrs Macnamara before boarding the bus.
FINAL DATE for full payment Thursday, 29th October. A part refund will be made on medical grounds only.
Payments can be made at any time, however we have listed the remaining instalment dates below: $50 : Thursday, 3rd September $50 : Thursday, 17th September $50 : Thursday, 15th October $50 : (or balance outstanding) Thursday, 29th October
In a small bag students will need: Bath towel Toiletries (brush, comb, toothpaste, soap etc.) Clean clothes * t-shirt * sloppy joe * socks and underwear * track-suit pants or jeans (and an extra pair) * winter pyjamas Old pillow case or plastic bag for dirty clothes
The students will be visiting: Discovery Ranger Tour Blue Mountains Cultural Heritage Centre The Three Sisters Scenic Railway Jenolan Caves Overnight accommodation is at the Blue Mountains YHA, Katoomba Street, Katoomba.
YEAR 6 SOUVENIR TSHIRTS Year 6 students have again shown interest in ordering a Souvenir T-shirt.
DUE NOW School Fee: $40 per child, with a family maximum of $80. Band Fee Term 3: $20 a term
The t-shirts will cost $25.00 each. They will be gold, with the design (pictured) opposite on the front and all the Year 6 students’ names on the back. The front design and students’ names will be printed in black.
Stage 3 Excursion to Narrabeen Sport & Rec.: Cost $390 Money can be paid off the excursion at any time.
If you wish your child to take advantage of this offer please fill in the form (that was sent home) with the size of the t-shirt required and return it to the school with the $25.00.
Year 6 T-Shirt: Cost $25.00
Please measure your child - do not estimate as t-shirts cannot be exchanged.
School Spectacular ~ Sydney: Cost $25.00 for tickets
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COWRA PSSA DISTRICT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
SPORT SPORT NEWS! Winter sport will continue in Term 3. Sport will still be played on Friday afternoons. Tomorrow sport will be class based due to the Athletics Carnival.
Congratulations to all the athletes who competed at the District Athletics Carnival last Friday. It was a very successful carnival with twenty four of our athletes making it to the Western Regional Carnival in Dubbo on Friday, 28 August.
Netball: $2.00 pw Skate boarding/scootering: $2.00 pw Golf: $8.00 pw Laser Tag: $5.00 pw
Athletes need to make their own way to and from Dubbo and meet the team manager, Ms. Dixon from Canowindra Public School on arrival. Ms Dixon will be displaying the Cowra District flag at Barden Park Oval, Dubbo on Friday, 28 August.
All sport money needs to be paid to the school office before Friday each week.
Please note our Cowra PSS Zone Uniform is black shorts (or netball skirt) and white top. Athletes will be issued with a number when they arrive at the Regional Carnival.
If for any reason sport is cancelled and your child has already paid for the week that money will carry over until the following week. Shavuaghn Duncan PE/Sport
YEAR 4 ROAD SAFETY PROGRAM CYCLING SKILLS
Shavuaghn Duncan PE/Sport
P&C -
Many children ride bicycles, yet have little idea of basic cycling skills and safety, either off or on the roads. Each year children’s lives are lost in cycling accidents. Many of the accidents do not involve another moving vehicle and could be prevented through improved knowledge, skills and attitude. As part of our road safety program, we are conducting a halfday session of cycling activities at school for Year 4. To gain full benefit from the program, children with bicycles and Standards Association of Australia approved cycling safety helmets should bring them to school on Wednesday, 9 September 2015. The helmet must be worn in the interests of safety and it is now the law. Children should try to arrange to borrow a helmet for the day if they do not own one. All helmets brought to school should have the child’s name on them. These basic cycling skills and safety lessons DO NOT INCLUDE CYCLING ON THE ROAD. All lessons will be conducted in the school playground. Their aim is to improve cycling safety.
P & C MEETING Tonight Thursday, 27 August 2015 6.00pm In the school staffroom Everyone is welcome to attend FATHER’S DAY STALL
Please check your child’s bicycle for safety and discuss the way in which you would like your child to transport the bicycle to school. Parental help in the supervision and instruction of children would be most gratefully appreciated. The course will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, 9 September 2015. Children who are not able to get a bike to school for this day are encouraged to make arrangements to share a friend’s bike in order to participate in the bike safety activities. A permission note has gone home. Please complete and return to school if you wish your child to take part in this safety program. Albert Murray Bike Coordinator
A gift to say “I love you”, “Appreciate you” or just “Thanks”; Do some chores, save some cash, or raid your piggy banks! In Week 8, the P & C will be hosting a Father’s Day Stall. (Buying days to be announced) *** all new, exciting products*** Up to 2-3 gifts per student. All gifts $2.00 - $5.00
COMMUNITY
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Ability Links NSW Linking people to their local communities
SPOIL YOUR DAD ON FATHERS’ DAY
Sunday September 6th 12:00 noon to 2:30pm
OASIS RESTAURANT (Civic Motor Inn, 20 Young Road)
Two course menu A choice of roasts and all the trimmings plus sweets and a complimentary glass of local wine for every Father
$30 per person Book early 6341 1753
PCYC Cowra 6342 2035
Ability Links can help you achieve your goals! Ability Links can help you to: set goals improve your confidence find great support take part in activities that you enjoy What are Ability Linkers? Your Linker will help you to find the supports and services that are right for you. Linkers can put you in touch with all sorts of supports and services, not just disability service providers. Who can use Ability Links? Ability Links can help if you: have a disability and are aged between 9 and 64 come from as culturally or linguistically diverse background care for someone with a disability come from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community For more information please contact Mr Blake Duncombe at Cowra Public School or phone the local Ability Linker on Phone: 6361 0561 Email: admin@olalc.com.au Website: www.olalc.com.au
COMMUNITY continued
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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
Phone: 6342 1021 Fax: 6342 4597 Web: http:www.cowrabus.com.au
MATILDA: Saturday, 31 October 2015, Lyric Theatre, Sydney, $220.00
FLORIADE: Saturday, 10 October, 2015, Canberra - $55.00
LORD OF THE DANCE: Saturday, 10 October, 2015, Canberra Theatre, Canberra - $150.00
BATHURST SPRING SPECTACULAR: Saturday, 31 October 2015. Heritage Homes and Gardens Expression of interest
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: Saturday, 6 August 2016, Lyric Theatre, Sydney - $190.00
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO: 13-15 February, 2016, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, Expression of interest - $665.00
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”
Mr Embroidery Cowra C.P.S. Summer Uniform ORDER FORM NAME
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One lucky shopper will win their total order FREE. Return form by the 15th December 2015 to be eligible. GARMENTS
SIZE
QTY
PRICE
Tunic 4-8
$43.20
Tunic 10-16
$45.00
Royal Blue polar fleece
$25.20
Grey Shorts Scags
$18.00
Grey Cargo Shorts Scags
$27.30
Grey Oz Surf Cargo Shorts 4-16
$32.40
Grey Oz Surf Cargo Shorts S-2XL
$36.00
Boys Button through shirt 4-30
$28.50
Navy blue microfiber sports shorts
$20.00
Microfiber Trackpants 4-16
$36.00
Microfiber Trackpants S-3XL
$40.00
Fleece Lined Sports Jacket 4-16
$63.00
Fleece Lined Sports Jacket S-3XL
$67.50
Navy/Gold Bucket Hat
$10.80
3 pack short white socks
$14.35
3 pack short grey socks
$14.35
2 pack knee high white socks
$11.65
Sports polo 4-16
$18.00
Sports polo S-3XL
$21.60
TOTAL
TOTAL
$
PLEASE RETURN ORDER FORM BY 15th DECEMBER 2015. TO 119a KENDALL ST @ MR EMBROIDERY Ph 6341 3163 or email mrembroidery@cowra.net.au ALL FORM PRICES ARE REDUCED BY 10% LAYBY’S WELCOME
Orders cannot be picked up before 3/1/15