Cowra Public School NEWS Term 3, Week 9
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Dear Parents Congratulations to our Premier's Spelling Bee contestants. Yesterday Tahlee-Pearl Beckett, Archie Osborne, Maddy Mulligan and Jessica Henderson participated in this most daunting contest. All our students made it through to rounds two and three and a special congratulations to Archie Osborne who came second in the Junior Section. It is a great achievement. On Wednesday our Stage 3 students participated in the T20 Cricket Day. Many students showed their potential to be future representatives in the Australian cricket team. We appreciate these opportunities for our students to develop their skills and talents and would like to thank the Cowra Junior Cricket Association and Cricket NSW for organising the event. At the same time as Stage 3 were cricketing, our Stage 2 students were wending their way around the playground focussing on the rules that will make then safe road users. This day is only made possible due to the input from the PCYC
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NSW Department of Education police officers, parents, student helpers and Mr Murray, as coordinator. Over the day we saw students gain in confidence, develop their expertise and heighten their awareness of the dangers of road use. Thank you to everyone for making this possible. We were privileged to have Alison Stephens visit the school and share her experience as a marathon runner in the ‘Big Red Run,’ raising money for diabetes research. This was an inspirational afternoon and we thank her for giving us her valuable time. Thank you also to Cailin McKay, Bella Scammell and Lorissa Woods for sharing their knowledge of the event. We expect to see their names listed as entrants in the event in the not too distant future. On Friday many Year 6 students will be taking part in the Cowra High School Gifted and Talented assessment. There will still be opportunities to participate in the process at a later date, by contacting the High School, if your child has been unavailable to complete the evaluation at this time.
Of course next week leads into Cowra Show. We hope that you will be able to visit the school display and see some of the amazing work our students have produced. The show is just one of the many ways in which we showcase the work and activities that take place throughout the school year. We congratulate all our students who have entered into the great variety of competitions and wish them every success. With one week to go before holidays we still have a range of activities on the school calendar! Our Jumping Castle and Giant Slide will be a wonderful reward for an excellent term. (Due to our Jumping Castle and Giant Slide we will not be holding assemblies on Thursday 17 September.) Regards
Kerry Cole Relieving Principal
ENROL NOW FOR 2016 - Kinder to Year 6
SEPTEMBER 11
Jump Rope for Heart - Primary
11
Last day for Year 6 T-Shirt
15-16
Cowra Show
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PBL Reward Day
18
St 3 Social Skills Day
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Last day of term 3
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
OCTOBER 5
Public Holiday
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Students return for Term 4
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Cricket Australia in PE sessions
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Cricket Australia in PE sessions
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours:
10 September 2015
8.30am - 3.30pm
School commences at 9.10am School finishes at 3.15pm Students are not supervised before 8.45am
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
COMBINED (K-6) ASSEMBLIES The next Combined school assembly (K-6) will be held on: Thursday, 29 October 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.
COWRA SHOW Cowra Public School will again be having a display stand at the Cow ra Show (Tuesday, 15 September and Wednesday 16 September). All classes are finishing off some wonderful work to display at the show . We have some extraordinary talent at our school and the display will showcase the brilliant work our students have completed. All parents are invited to have wander around the stall and have a talk to the staff manning the
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ASSEMBLIES NEXT WEEK There will be no Infants and Primary Assemblies next week (Week 10) due to our PBL Reward Day with the Giant Slide and Jumping Castle
ASSEMBLY AWARDS The following students received their awards at last week’s Assemblies. PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS: Ryan Kennewell, Hallie Wolfenden, Amy O’Connor, Sasha Paki, McKay Sullivan, Chloe Muddle, Eric Simpson, Candice Meeuwisse, Cailin McKay, Tobi-Lee Casey, Corey Cartwright, Mitchell Murphy, Alex Shaw, Jayden J Brown, Joshua Anlsow, Christopher Brown, Malika Munro, Blake Graham, Brayden Harris, Beryl Brown, Tess Roberts, Will Dunlop.
INFANTS MERIT AWARDS:
YEAR 6 SOUVENIR TSHIRTS Year 6 students have again shown interest in ordering a Souvenir T-shirt. The t-shirts will cost $25.00 each. They will be gold, with the design (pictured) on the front and all the Year 6 students’ names on the back. The front design and students’ names will be printed in black. 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. Please measure your child - do not estimate as t-shirts cannot be exchanged. The orders need to be back at school by Friday, 11 September so the orders can be submitted and the t-shirts returned to the school in time for the Year 6 excursion to Sydney.
PBL REWARD DAY JUMPING CASTLE AND GIANT SLIDE On Thursday 17 September (Week 10) as a PBL Reward Day the school will be having a Jumping Castle and Giant Slide. The castle and slide w ill be operational from 10.00am unti l 2.00pm. All students will be able to take part and a roster will be organised next week.
Katinka McKeown, Jannali Robinson-Reid, Blair Newsome, Allana O’Grady, Corey Shaw, Nate Gunn, Keenan Murray, Steven CoffeeBeale, Amber-Lee McKeown, Jock Casey, Danny Quinn, Haylie Ingram, Robert Elbourne, Ruby Smith, Charlie Brown, Jackson Smith, Kya Schick, Alice Mulligan, Taamara Paki, Charlie Peterson, Alex McFarland.
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 350 Gotcha Award Jazmyn Carter. 200 Gotcha Award Mitchell Graham, Jade Lanham. 150 Gotcha Award Courtney Wright, Kelly Woods, Sarah Buckley, Krystal White. 25 Gotcha Award McKay Sullivan, Angel Boston Petty-O’Brien.
Moore-Medway,
INFANTS 140 Gotcha Award Charlie Muddle, Emmett Langton. 120 Gotcha Award Taamara Paki, Tameeka Murray, Lorissa Wood, Jemima Scammell, Talara Munro. 100 Gotcha Award Jake Graham, Nicholas Hall, Felicity Bolton, Kiera Field, Kallum Miller, Jackson Smith, Sam Smith. 80 Gotcha Award Tayla Bartle, Mark Horne, Finn Blee. 60 Gotcha Award James Wallace. 40 Gotcha Award Rylee Pound-McGuiness, Mathias Pemberton, Xanthe Osborne, April O’Connor. 20 Gotcha Award Cohan O’Brien-Johnstone, Robert Elbourne, Thomas Woods, Ebony Davis, Daniel Ingram, Leuwin McGill, Oscar McGill.
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STAGE 3 SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT DAY
STAGE 3 NARRABEEN EXCURSION MONDAY, 16TH FRIDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER
Stage 3 will be holding a Social Skills Day on Friday, 18 September 2015.
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 students will be departing the school at 11.00am to walk to River Park. Students wishing to purchase lunch from McDonalds will walk across the Low Level bridge from the school. The students will be accompanied to and from River Park and McDonalds by the Stage 3 teachers. The students will return to school at approximately 3.00pm.
FINAL DATE for full payment Thursday, 29th October.
Children should: Wear comfortable shoes Bring their own recess Bring their own lunch OR purchase McDonald’s Should wear casual clothes and bring sunscreen and a drink. Activities: Sporting equipment will be provided, however, children may bring their own.
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
Compulsory: Hat Sunscreen Covered walking shoes (joggers) Casual clothes - no bare shoulders Drinks
COWRA HIGH SCHOOL GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM
Stage 3 Teachers
Commencing in 2016, Cowra High School will be offering a program that will give high performing students the competitive edge they need to excel in their chosen study beyond high school.
NSW PREMIER’S SPELLING BEE Congratulations to Archie Osborne, Tahlee-Pearl Beckett, Jessica Henderson and Madeleine Mulligan who competed in the NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee at Millthorpe yesterday.
For the 2016 GaT program, all Year 7-9 students currently in the top classes will be tested for the program. If you are parent/caregiver of a current year 6 student, separate testing will occur tomorrow Friday, 11 September at 9.30am at Cowra Public School.
Well done to Archie Osborne who came second in the Junior Section. Jessica Henderson made it to the second round while Tahlee-Pearl Beckett and Madeleine Mulligan made it to the third round.
If you wish your child to sit the test please fill in the amended form sent home and return it to Cowra Public School tomorrow.
All students were excellent ambassadors for the Cowra Public School.
PREMIER’S SPELLING BEE PARTICIPANTS
SURVEY ~ CULTURE AND MATHS Each year the Department of Education requires schools to survey their school community in order to reflect on, inform and facilitate planning to improve student outcomes. This year Cowra Public School will be surveying school culture and mathematics. Attached to this newsletter are the two surveys or alternatively you can do the surveys on line.
Archie Osborne
Tahlee-Pearl Beckett
Below are the links to complete the surveys online. We value the input of our community and would encourage everyone to take the opportunity to respond. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BTGGBYV https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M7BQKD
It is important that you have your say in how the school operates. Tomorrow is the last day for this survey to be returned to school. Madeleine Mulligan
Jessica Henderson
Cowra Public School
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.
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JUMP ROPE FOR HEART Jump Rope for Heart is coming! Tomorrow, Friday, 11 September is our “Jump Off Day” and will replace normal Friday afternoon sport. All students should have received a sponsorship form by now and I encourage everyone to aim to achieve a particular fundraising goal in order to earn a great prize and raise some much needed funds for the National Heart Foundation! The quickest and easiest way to fundraise is online. Find out how at www.heartfoundation.org/aujumprope for heart. Fundraising begins now and all funds are due to the school (excluding online donations) by Friday, 18 September. Anyone needing a sponsorship form should see Mrs Duncan ASAP.
The spectacular will be holding a matinee performance on Friday, 27 November for school children. 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. 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.
YEAR 4 BIKE DAY Year 4 students enjoyed another fun and successful Bike Day yesterday with over 50 students participating. Students were placed into small groups and had to build on and develop their bike riding skills. This was done through a number of different activities which focused on various skills of riding a bike. Mr Carter was the leader of the obstacle course and had kids navigating their way through a maze of challenging tasks. Mr Roberts shared his extreme wealth of knowledge and expertise on maintaining a safe bike whilst Mrs Carter had the students on the ‘straight and narrow’ riding to keep in a straight line. Mr Mulligan was teaching the kids about safe braking along with Mr and Mrs Paki. Mr Buchan was trying his best to rope the students in. He had them riding between two lengths of rope, adjusting the width to challenge their balance. Mr Duncombe had the kids riding in a figure eight and Mr Murray had the kids touching their toes. Mrs Long, Cailin and Alyssa taught the kids how to hop their bikes and Mrs Cobcroft was signalling left and right. Janine Robinson from Cowra PCYC brought in her stop lights and had the kids stopping and starting all day. Overall it was a fantastic day in beautiful sunshine with all kids gaining valuable skills to help them ride their bikes safely. A huge thank you to all the parents and teachers that helped on the day. Without your assistance days like yesterday would be impossible to have.
COMMUNITY COWRA REGIOBNAL ART GALLERY Holiday workshops Thursday, 24 September 2015 Zentangles with Helen Daly Using black felt tip pens on white paper and repeated patterns as building blocks you can create intricate designs. Sessions: 10.30-12.30pm for 7 to 9 year olds 1.30-3.30pm for 10 to 12 year olds Cost: $20.oo per child Limit: 10 participants each session Friday 25 September 2015 Paper Mosaic Masks with Catherine Bennett Decorate a full papier-mache mask with paper mosaic—vibrant pieces of textured, patterned paper and wear home. Sessions: 10.30-12.30pm for 7 to 9 year olds 1.30-3.30pm for 10 to 12 year olds. Cost: $20 per child Limit 10 participant per session All participants are advised to wear appropriate old clothing and closed shoes. Booking can be made by telephone on 6340 2190, however, only a completed registration form and payment will secure a workshop place. Only one registration for per child. Enrolments cancelled after Tuesday, 22 September 2015 will forfeit the workshop fee unless the position can filled.
COWRA EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
(OOSH OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE)
Vacation Care Program September/October School Holidays - 21/9/15 to 2/10/15 Bookings for the upcoming school holidays are open and filling fast, call now to avoid disappointment. Contact Administration on 6342 2338 A variety of craft and physical play experiences will be provides to the children throughout each day with the following highlights: Monday, 21 September: Horticulture gardening and hair salon Tuesday, 22 September Hand ball tournament and magic painting Wednesday, 23 September Cricket day Thursday, 24 September Sakura information experience and sushi roll along with origami Friday, 25 September Science fair Monday, 28 September Aboriginal dancing and research using technology Tuesday, 29 September Park obstacle course and wool crafts Wednesday, 30 September Bike safety day and excursion to the skate park Thursday, 1, October Pie making and stain glass pictures Friday, 2 October Dress-up in our favourite team colours for sports in the park, art and craft for Morongla Show
COWRA SHOW Tuesday, 15 September and Wednesday, 16 September.
Alan Hocking Chainsaw Sculpting. Alan Hocking who is a well known chain saw sculptor will be demonstrating his incredible talent of taking a log of raw timber and make bids, animals or even a piece of furniture. These items will be available for purchase at the show. Animal Nursery, Wednesday 16 September - 9.00am-5.00pm Motorcycle and Bicycle Trials Stunt Show. The Eljayshow combines motorcycles and bicycles into the one amazing, comical show. Tuesday, 15 September: 2.00pm; 4.00pm; 5.30pm; 7.00pm Wednesday, 16 September: 12 noon; 3,30pm; 5.00pm; 6.30pm Show Fireworks - Wednesday, 16 September at 7.30pm. AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
SPRING FAIR AND OPEN GARDEN. When: Saturday 26th September from 10am onwards. Where: “Melrose” Morongla Rd., Morongla 2794. Admission: $5.00 Wander through the beautiful garden and variety of stalls. Devonshire Teas and lunch available. Sheepdog demonstration. Proceeds to Cowra Community Chest Inc.
Community Morning Tea Free Every Friday 10.30am to 11.30am Everyone Welcome Cowra Information & Neighbourhood Centre
15 Vaux Street COWRA For more information call us on 6340 1100
Enquiries to Kaye on 0428 462 837.
Cowra Information & Neighbourhood Centre
COMMUNITY continued COWRA COMMUNITY CINEMA – SEPTEMBER MOVIES Cowra Civic Centre Theatrette Ticket sales at the Door A Royal Night Out – 2pm Saturday 19 September Drama/Romance, Rated M, 97 minutes Tickets: Concession $15, Adults $20 Includes afternoon tea Home – 10.30am Wednesday 23 September Animation/Adventure/Family, Rated PG, 94 minutes Tickets: Adults at children’s prices – Single $6, Family $18 Furious 7 – 7.30pm Wednesday 23 September Action/Crime/Thriller, Rated M, 137 minutes Tickets: Concession $8, Adults $10 The Book of Life – 2pm Thursday 1 October Animation/Family, Rated PG, 90 minutes Tickets: Adults at children’s prices – Single $6, Family $18 If you are interested in receiving advance notice of cinema screenings, please email lbarron@cowra.nsw.gov.auto be included on an email distribution list. Many thanks for your help. Best regards
Linda Barron
Community Projects Officer Cowra Council Ph: 6340 2064 Mob: 0402 673 125 www.cowracouncil.com.au
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LITTLE ATHLETICS REGISTRATIONS It’s that time of year again! Little Athletics Cowra invites all children aged between Under 6’s and Under 17’s to join our family friendly sporting association. Registration dates are Thursday, 10 and 17 September and also Monday, 14 September between 4 – 6 pm at the Triathlon canteen, Twigg Oval or you can register online at www.lansw.com.au. Children born before September 2012 are eligible to join The Tiny Tots, fees remain at $80. Under 6’s – Under 17’s remain at $85. Registrations for a third child will have a discount of $5. Club shirts may be purchased at Mr Embroidery. Shorts are to be black with no logos. An orientation day will be held on Thursday, 8 October at 5:30pm. Why not come along learn some new skills and make new friends all while being active and having fun. Little Athletics is a totally voluntary organisation. Parental assistance is vital for the smooth and successful running of activities on Thursday afternoons. We encourage all parents to not just drop off their, children but to stay and volunteer and be a part of your child’s athletics afternoon. If we don’t have enough volunteers we can’t run all the events the children love to do. The season begins on Thursday, 15 October. A later start time of 5:30pm has been implemented to help parents who work late to be involved. For any other information please feel free to call Tracey (Secretary) on 0427 423 460 or Russell ( President ) on 0417 658 210.
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
LORD OF THE DANCE: Saturday, 10 October, 2015, Canberra Theatre, Canberra - $150.00
FLORIADE: Saturday, 10 October, 2015, Canberra - $55.00
MATILDA: SATURDAY, 31 October 2015, Lyric Theatre, Sydney, $220.00
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”
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