Cowra Public School Newsletter July 17 by CCNNEWS

Cowra Public School NEWS PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Term 3, Week 1

NSW Department of Education and Communities

Dear Parents

Welcome back to Term 3 and our current blast of winter. I hope everyone was able to stay warm and enjoy the break and avoid the flu, colds and coughs. This term the school will be very busy with the children involved in many activities including regular class work, athletics, cross county, sport, excursions and special projects. The school is delighted to welcome eight new students to our school to commence the term. We are very pleased that so many new families are choosing our school for our strong reputation in Cowra and the Western Area. Our weather god (Mrs Duncan) has again ensured that the sun will be out on Tuesday, 22 July for the school to run the Athletics Carnival. Third time lucky but with full confidence of a perfect day we will

FOR YOUR DIARY July P & C Meeting 6.00pm

State Cross Country

Athletics Carnival

Final day to pay deposit for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Combined Assembly

Life Education Van

Yr 6 Transition to High School

Combined K-6 Assembly

Last day for deposit of $72.00 for St 3 excursion to Canberra Life Ed Van

Education Week

UNSW English Comp

Pedlar’s Parade

Tonight the school will be holding the first P&C meeting of Term 3 and we welcome all members of the school community to attend. The school was delighted with the outstanding result of the School Disco last term and thank the P&C for running the canteen on the night. Tomorrow the school will be represented by Ella Meeuwisse and Eliza Mulligan at the State Cross Country Championships being held at Eastern Creek in Sydney. We wish both girls the best of luck on the day and congratulate them for reaching the state level. A very exciting project this term is the Archikidz program that will see a large number of students from across Cowra schools participating in a wonderful activity based design project. This project

will see a large number of architects, town planners, engineers and builders working with our children in what is seen as an incredibly enriching activity. More information will go out closer to the date. In Week 3 we celebrate Education Week with our Open Day being held on Thursday, 31 July. We will once again be holding our Pedlar’s Parade and inviting families to visit classrooms and enjoy morning tea and lunch with their children. Don’t forget that Healthy Harold will be coming to our school next Friday and all students will be visiting the Life Education Van. Enjoy the week.

Brad Tom

ENROL NOW FOR 2015 - Kinder to Year 6 A school with unique learning opportunities. Moving beyond the present by educating for the future. Strong traditions reflecting community values.

Kinder Orientation Orientation sessions will be held during October for students commencing Kindergarten in 2015. Sessions will be held from 9.30-11.00am Sessions: Thursday, 9 October Thursday, 16 October Thursday, 23 October Thursday, 30 October

For further information contact the school.

Phone: 6342 2400 or call into the office in Vaux Street. PROVIDING EVERY CHILD WITH EVERY OPPORTUNITY, EVERY DAY.

CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours:

be asking that children dress warmly. The parents race will go ahead at 1pm for any parent wishing to have a run.

P & C MEETING ~ TONIGHT 6.00pm in staffroom

25-31

17 July 2014

8.30am - 3.30pm

School commences at 9.10am School finishes at 3.15pm Students are not supervised before 8.45am

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.

DISCO (End of last term)

BOOK CLUB

Everyone enjoyed themselves at the end of Term disco. Infants had 94 children attended and all children were on their best behaviour and had a wonderful time.

Issue 5 of Scholastic Book Club was sent home this week. The closing date for the book club is Monday, 28 July at 3.00pm.

Primary had 122 children attend and again everyone enjoyed dancing the night away to the great music.

*** Please make cheques payable to Cowra Public School

BRAINSTORM “BUDDIES 2” The school is fortunate to have secured the highly popular, award winning in-school performance by Brainstorm Productions titled “Buddies 2”. Two performances, K-2 and Years 3-6, will be held on Friday, 1st August. This anti-bullying program uses educational theatre to provide simple strategies all children can use to develop positive and healthy relationships. Brainstorm Productions has won the NSW Department of Education Performing Arts Unit award for the past ten consecutive years. The presentation will enhance our Personal Development, Health and Physical Education program and the school highly recommends this production to all students. The cost of $5 per student needs to be paid at the school office no later than Thursday, 31st July.

NAIDOC WEEK PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARDS Congratulations to Lindsay Munro, Luke Wilson, Tyahla Munro and Mac Webster who competed in the NAIDOC Public Speaking Challenge last term. Tyahla Munro and Mac Webster came second in the Stage 2 competition and will now compete in the Regional Finals in Dubbo in Week 5 this term.

NAIDOC PUBLIC SPEAKING

The next combined assembly will be: Term 3 Week 2 (Thursday, 24 July) at 2.00pm

NOW ACCEPTING PAYMENT FOR:SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION:

$30

per student, with a family maximum of $60. Payment would be appreciated this term. BAND: $10 per term.

Lindsay Munro

Luke Wilson

Tyahla Munro

Mac Webster

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

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INFANTS PEDLAR’S PARADE Thursday 31 July, 2014 Your child has spent time at school decorating this tray for the Pedlars' Parade. We are hoping you will be able to place some items in the tray for sale at our Pedlars' Parade on Thursday, 31 July at 11.30 a.m. Money raised from the Pedlars’ Parade will be used to purchase resources for K-2 classes, or to supplement excursion expenses. The tray does not have to have a theme – you can put in fresh eggs, or bake your favourite cake, or perhaps you could grab some vegies from your garden. There is no limit to what you put into your tray – as long as it is new and unused. Cooking Tray:

freshly baked cakes,slices

Gift Tray:

gift paper, ribbon, cards etc.

Party Tray:

balloons, invitations, candles, streamers etc.

Snack Tray:

chips, lollies, cans of drink, popcorn, etc.

Sewing Tray:

needles, pins, cotton reels and a pin cushion

Boy’s Tray:

marbles, toy cars, chalk, crayons, sand toys etc.

Girl’s Tray:

hairclips, headband, glitter gel, lip gloss, beads

An invitation to all parents and friends to attend our

OPEN DAY Thursday, 31 July 2014

~ PROGRAM ~ 9.30-10.30am Life Education Van - Parent Session 10.30-11.00am Infants (K-2) Open Classrooms 11.00-11.30am P & C morning tea in auditorium 11:30-12.30pm Pedlars’ Parade

(Infants students involved) in the Auditorium

12:30 - 1:00pm Primary (3-6) Open Classrooms Stage 2 in Home classrooms Stage 3 in Literacy classrooms

etc. Fun Tray:

crayons, textas, pencil, glue, paper, colouring book

1.00-2.00pm

Picnic Lunch in playground Parents are invited to join their children for lunch. If parents wish to order lunch from the canteen please order before 9.30am

Gardening Tray: a punnet of seedlings, small shovel, gloves etc.

All Welcome

PLEASE NOTE:  What you place on the tray is your donation to the school.

 Each tray should be covered with clear wrap (plastic or cellophane) and priced before it is returned to school on Thursday, 31 July.

 Please price boxes (self-adhesive sticker provided) between $4 and $10, according to their contents.

 No trays can be purchased before the Pedlars’ Parade.

 There is NO guarantee that you will be able to buy back your own tray. PLEASE RETURN the filled tray to school on Thursday, 31 July 2014.

LIFE EDUCATION VAN - HEALTHY HAROLD “Empowering children to make informed choices for a safe and healthy life”. The Life Education Van is visiting us on Friday, 25 July until Thursday, 31 July 2014. The P & C is funding the Life Ed Van which allows each student to attend at no cost. The Life Education Van has been successfully supporting primary school drug and health education since 1979.

Is your child getting to school on time? If your child is:

 10 minutes late for school each day, that equals 7 days learning time lost for your child in the year!  1/2 hour late for school each day, that equals over 21 days, or 4 weeks, of learning time lost for your child!

REMEMBER: CLASS BEGIN AT 9.10AM If your child is late to school, they must be signed in by AN ADULT and obtain a slip to give to their teacher. The sign in book can be found on the front counter of the school office - or ask at the desk.

The programs have been specifically designed to assist schools achieve the outcomes of their state and territory curriculums. Merchandise for sale Tattoo Harold Sticky note pad Harold Activity Bag Harold handball Small Harold Soft Toy Large Harold Soft Toy

.50c $1.50 $3.00 $3.00 $8.00 $15.00

If your child would like to order one of these items please send in an envelope with your child's name, class, item wishing to be ordered and the correct amount to the school before Friday, 25 July.

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SPORT

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

STATE CROSS COUNTRY TRIALS

Due to the inclement weather this week, the Athletics Carnival has been postponed until next Tuesday, 22 July.

We wish Ella Meeuwisse and Eliza Mulligan all the best when they represent Cowra Public School in the Western Region Cross Country team competing in the State Cross Country at Eastern Creek this week.

All previous arrangements for the day will stand. 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. If you have any queries or concerns please contact Mrs Duncan at the school.

Ella Meeuwsise

Eliza Mulligan

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

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

9 years

Novelty Events (same as the boys)

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

Cowra Public School

SPORT continued WESTERN REGION RUGBY LEAGUE Congratulations to Josh Pokoney of Cowra Public School who competed as a part of the Western team in the NSW PSSA Opens Rugby League carnival, held June 17-19 at Kingscliff on the North Coast. The team lead by coach Mr Andrew Hooper of Grenfell Public School acquitted themselves tremendously well over the 3 days, growing in confidence and cohesion each game, impressing coaches, parents and spectators with their steely defence, determination and commitment to teammates. Western found themselves in what turned out to be the hardest side of the draw having to play both eventual winners Sydney West and runners up, MacKillop holding both teams to narrow loses as well as North Coast, Hunter, South Coast and Riverina. A very unlucky 6-4 defeat to Hunter and then 10-6 win over the fancied South Coast team and then a 22-0 victory over Riverina topped off a great Carnival. In the all of his games Josh worked hard and showed a positive attitude. He should be commended and congratulated on his efforts throughout the carnival. Thanks and congratulations should also got to all of the parents who not only took time from work and arranged for transport, but also cheered and supported the team each game, adding to the good nature of the carnival. With the likes of the kids in this year’s Western Open team, rugby league and school sports, look in good shape for the future. Sydney East hosts next year’s Open League carnival in Cronulla, so all boys and girls that love and play rugby league need to ensure they nominate for their school team and trial in 2015. Paul Faulkner – team manager.

PSSA GIRLS’ TOUCH FOOTBALL - COWRA VS BOOROWA TUESDAY, 29 JULY 2014

P&C

Cowra Public School Girls’ Touch Football team is to play in the second round of the PSSA Knock-out against Boorowa Public School at River Park, Cowra on Tuesday, 29 July 2014. The game will commence at 11.30am.

P & C Meeting tonight Thursday, 17 July 6.00pm in staffroom.

The team will depart the school at 11.00 am and walk to River Park accompanied by Mrs Sheridan Oborn.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Parents and supporters are most welcome to come along and support the girls. The match will get underway at 11.30pm. Players will be issued with school guernseys. Sheridan Oborn Coach

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

WICKED: 11 October 2014, Capitol 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”

P&C stands for Parents and Citizens, and Cowra Public School’s P&C Association meets once a month on Thursday evenings. The objective of the P&C is to provide parents, carers and concerned citizens an opportunity to discuss aspects of their child’s education with the school’s Principal and other staff.

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Term 3, 2014

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July 14 PUPIL FREE DAY.

 Students return

 Yr 6 Transition to High

 Infants singing 12.30pm  State Cross Country Sydney  P & C mtg 6.00pm

 Combined Assembly

 Life Education Van

School Athletics Carnival

  Girls’ Touch football

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 Education Week  Life Education Van

 Yr 6 Transition to High School

 Education Week  UNSW English comp  Life Education Van 5

 Yr 6 Transition to High

 Education Week  Life Education Van

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Education Week

August 1  Education Week

Life Education Van

 Buddies 2 (Bullying)

Pedlar’s Parade Open Day

 Infants Assembly  Primary Assembly  Archikidz presentation

School

 District Athletics at Twigg Oval - Cowra

in Sydney Brad & Kerry

 Yr 6 Transition to High

 Infants singing 12.30pm

School

 UNSW Maths comp

September 1

 Book Week

 Yr 6 Transition to High School

 Yr 6 Transition to High

Information Night

School

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 Yr 6 Transition to High

 Infants Assembly  Primary Assembly

 Infants singing 12.30pm  Bike Day

 Combined Assembly

School

 Yr 6 Transition to High School

 Cowra Show

 Kindergarten Parent

 Cowra Show  Archikidz

 Infants singing 12.30pm  Archikidz  Archikidz

 P & C BINGO night  Infants Assembly  Primary Assembly

 St 3 Social Skills Day