Cowra Public School NEWS
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT What a delight Book Week has been and what great fun we all had dressing up as our favourite character, from our favourite book. I’ve been to many schools over the years but none can hold a candle to Cowra PS for their enthusiasm and passion to impress! I was surprised to discover we would be heading out of the school gate and down the main street – forming a procession as we went. Such a great community event and a huge thank you to the community of Cowra for coming out and supporting our kids as they marched past the businesses of Cowra. What a great place to grow up and live. I’d like to thank our teachers too – as they joined in the fun and dressed up in either “Where’s Wally” or “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”. I was particularly impressed with Mr Ryan who went way beyond the call of duty and dressed as Snow White. It can’t be easy being the only man in the Infants section! I dressed as Captain Haddock from the Tin Tin series – and felt my age a little when I was asked who Tin Tin was. It was all great fun and I hope our students had a great time being part of this annual event. I’d like to say a special thank you to Mrs Oborn for her terrific organisation of this great day. I suspect that it is days such as this that remain with us long after our memories of school start to fade. The NAPLAN results for Years 3 and 4 were returned last week to the school and they were sent home to parents on
NSW Department of Education and Communities Friday. I trust that you have received the relevant information and have had an opportunity to peruse your child’s results. You are most welcome to phone the school and to make an appointment with your child’s class teacher if you have any particular issues you would like to discuss. The NAPLAN results for the school were very positive and the trend has been towards overall improvement. Please remember that the results are for a series of tests over a three day period once every two years. They assist the school to work out where we need to target extra assistance and where we need to focus our teaching strategies. What we are hoping for especially is excellent growth for students between Years 3 and Years 5. We are very fortunate to be receiving a visit from the Manly Selective High School 46 piece band on the 21 September 2016 for a free concert in our school hall. All of our students K-6 will be invited to attend the performance which I am sure will be a fantastic and entertaining experience. The teacher – Mr Discoll - is working with Mrs Wright to find a time for the school bands to work together. I’d like to invite any interested parents to join us for the performance. We will settle in the hall for a 9:30 am start. The show will last for approximately 1 hour. This week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning lesson is about communication – how to
FOR YOUR DIARY AUGUST 30
Yr 6 High School 2.00pm
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Father’s Day Stall
Father’s Day Stall
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Disco
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Raffle drawn
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Cowra Show
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Cowra Show
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Combined Assembly 2.00pm
I’m pleased to announce that our climbing wall play equipment is being manufactured as I write this newsletter. It should arrive at school ready for installation on or around Tuesday, 20 September. It certainly looks like it is going to be a whole load of fun for the kids to climb upon. Hopefully it should be installed and ready to go well before the end of the school year. Just a quick reminder that a P&C working bee will be held here at Cowra PS this Sunday, 28 August starting at 10:00 am. Ground improvements, mulching and planting are on the agenda. If you are free (and weather permitting) hope to see you there. Thanks Steve Wilkinson Principal (Rlvg)
ENROL NOW FOR 2017 - Kinder to Year 6
Kinder Orientation Orientation sessions will be held for students commencing Kindergarten in 2017. Sessions will be held from 9.30-11.00am Sessions:
Thursday, 13 October Thursday, 20 October Thursday, 27 October Thursday, 3 November
Kindergarten packages now available at the school office. For more information phone: 6342 2400 or call into the office in Vaux Street.
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours:
communicate in ways that are respectful, polite and conducive to good relationships. Long have I believed that almost all conflict at schools starts with horrible or hurtful things said between kids. We really encourage our students to think carefully about what they say and how they say things to each other. All schools are much nicer places where the language used is friendly, caring and polite. I’d like to thank our families here at Cowra PS for supporting us to achieve this goal.
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 .
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25 August 2016
Term 3, Week 6
Dear Parents
8.30am - 3.30pm
School commences at 9.10am School finishes at 3.15pm Students are not supervised before 8.40am
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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YEAR 6 SCHOOL
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Thursday, 1 September 2016 Cowra Public School Auditorium
Year 6 Middle School Program will now commence on Thursday, 18 August 2016 (Term 3) and will continue every second Thursday at Cowra High School throughout Terms 3 and 4. Students will access lessons from the music and cooking syllabuses. Staff from Cowra Public School will accompany the students.
Infants: 5.00 - 6.15pm Primary: 6.30 - 8.00pm $2.00 entry
This Middle School Program has been put in place to try to better support students as they move from Primary to High School and to decrease the likelihood of the academic slump which often occurs in Years 7 and 8. Students will leave Cowra Public School at 2.00pm and will leave for home from the High School using their usual means of transport. Travel to the High School will be by bus. There is no cost to parents for the bus travel. Students are required to wear full school uniform including fully enclosed black leather shoes. This is a WHS requirement. To enable your child to attend the Middle School Program, please fill in the form sent home and return it to the school. Should you have any enquiries regarding this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact the school as we are happy to help. Thank you for your continued support. Dates: Term 3 Thursday, 18 August Thursday, 1 September Thursday, 15 September
Term 4 Thursday, 13 October Thursday, 27 October Thursday, 10 November Thursday, 24 November Thursday, 8 December
INFANTS ASSEMBLIES Infants assemblies are 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.
Canteen is open for refreshments
STAGE 3 CANBERRA EXCURSION Wednesday, 23rd to Friday, 25th November 2016.
Parents/care providers are reminded of the following:
Cost is $270 per student, this amount has been subsidised by school funds and will be further reduced for those who took advantage of the pie drive.
Payments can be made at any time using the Parent On-line Payment system or at the school office
EFTPOS is available. Full payment must be received by 11th November.
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 also hold 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 8 (Friday, 16 September at 2.00pm
Fund Raising Prize: Dressed sucker lamb Tickets: $1.00 Drawn: Monday, 5 September at 11.30am All proceeds go towards the cost of students performing in the School Spectacular in November.
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YEAR 6 SOUVENIR TSHIRT Year 6 students have shown interest in ordering a Souvenir T-Shirt. The t-shirts will cost $25.00. They will be gold, with a design that the students have chosen on the front, and all the Year 6 students’ names on the back. The front design and students’ names will be printed in black. A note has been sent home to all Year 6 students and if you wish your child to take advantage of this offer please fill in your child’s correct size and return the form along with the $25.00 to the school office by Friday, 9 September 2016. The t-shirts will be worn on the Canberra excursion and some special sports days.
PAYMENTS NOW DUE: SCHOOL FEES:
SPORT FRIDAY SPORT TERM 3 Netball: Col Stinson Oval - cost $2 (bus) Gymnastics: activity)
PCYC Binni Creek Road - cost $5 (bus &
Soccer:
River Park - no cost
Golf:
Cowra Golf Club - cost - $8 (bus & activity)
Mixed Indoor Games: PCYC Young Road - cost $5 (bus & activity) Touch Football & Skills Development: River Park - no cost Walking for Fun & Fitness:
Cowra surrounds - no cost
Parents are reminded that whilst every effort is made to minimise the risk of injury there remains some degree of risk inherent in participation in what can be a body contact sport, such as soccer, netball, futsal, touch football etc. The school recommends that participants wear appropriative protective
equipment such as shin pads, mouth guards.
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$40 per child (Family Max. $80)
BAND : $25 a term - Term 2 and Term 3 fees are now due These funds are used to purchase musical instruments.
STAGE 3 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA $270.00 Payments:
Pay additional amounts at any time Payment in full must be received no later than 11th November. Don’t forget we now have a Parent Online Payment system (POP), accessed via the school’s website. EFTPOS is also now available
SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR: $400.00 - This can be paid
W ESTERN CARNIVAL
R EGION
A THLETICS
Congratulations to the twenty athletes who will compete in the Western Region Athletics Carnival to be held on Friday, 2 September at Dubbo. There will be NO bus organised to take the athletes to the carnival so it is the responsibility of parents to arrange for their child to attend. If your child will NOT be attending the carnival, please let Mrs Duncan know as soon as possible.
off like a layby system at any time.
A canteen will be available for lunches and drinks.
YEAR 6 T-SHIRTS: $25.00 to be paid by Friday, 9 September.
Athletes are to meet Mrs Duncan upon arrival at the carnival (she will be found near the Cowra PSSA banner) where they will be issued with a singlet top. Cowra PSSA Zone uniform is black shorts (or netball skirt) and white top.
FATHER’S DAY STALL A gift to say “I love you”, “Appreciate you” or just “Thanks”;
Congratulations again and good luck to everyone.
Do some chores, save some cash, or raid your piggy banks! In Week 7, 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
COMBINED ASSEMBLY The next Combined Assembly K-6 will be held on Friday, 16 September to accommodate the “Back to Cowra” weekend. The school will be opening its doors on Friday, 16 September for the public. Afterwards the school will be holding a BBQ lunch for our visitors.
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COMMUNITY
P& C Working Bee Sunday 28th Aug Meet 10am in the Primary playground. Bring a shovel and a wheelbarrow
Coming Soon…
2016 COWRA SPRING SHOW Tuesday, 13 and Wednesday, 14 September Pavilion open daily
FATHERS DAY STALL 31st Aug — 1 Sep
BINGO NIGHT 20th October (revised date)
Horse Show - 9.00-4.30pm both days Dog Show - 9.00am-4.30pm on Tuesday, 13 September Sideshows - Open both days Animal Nursery Wednesday, 14 September: 9.005.00pm Australia’s Living History - Demonstrations both days 10.00am - Pole Lathe 11.30am - Rope Making 1.00pm - Butter Making 2.30pm - Broom Making 4.00pm - Pole Lathe Free Rock Climbing @ the show from 1.30pm on Wednesday, 14 September. Show Fireworks - 7.30pm Wednesday, 14 September
Admission Tuesday: Wednesday: Two day passes: Adults $12 Adults $15 Adults $20 Child $5 Child $8 Child $10 Pensioner $5 Pensioner $8 Pensioner $10 Family $25 Family $40 Family $50 family 2 adults/2 children 6-16 years) The school will be having a display stand at the show.
The Cowra Public School Clothing Pool is in desperate need of winter clothing. The school would appreciate donations of the following:
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Girl’s school pinafores ***
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School fleecy jumpers *** ***
School jackets ***
BINGO Change of date Thursday, 20 October Term 4 Week 2
Working Bee
Sunday 28th August Meet 10am in the Primary playground
Make sure you go along and visit the display.
COERVER COACHING COERVER COACHING ACT PERFORMANCE ACADEMY TRIALS 2016-2017 SUNDAY, 28 AUGUST 2016 Students are invited to trial for the 2016/2017 Coerver Coaching ACT Performance Academy. Football in Australia continues to place an increasing value on individual player skills. Players who undertake the Coerver Coaching ACT Performance Academy continue to develop their skill. For more information please contact Coerver Coaching on 0422 420 383 or email admin@coerveract.com.
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COMMUNITY Continued
ENHANCED AIR
COWRA NETBALL ASSOC 2017 REPRESENTATIVE TEAM TRIAL DATES ANNOUNCED.
New Company Local Cowra Tradesman!!!!! Over 20yrs experience in servicing, repairs and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration units. We can service: Domestic and commercial refrigeration Freezers Coolrooms Air-conditioners, ducted and split systems Evap-Coolers
Junior Development Squad (10 & 11 yrs) will be held 27th August & 3rd September from 11am till 12.30pm
12 YRS REP TRIALS will be held 27th August & 3rd September from 11am till 12.30pm
Call Enhanced Air for fast, reliable service on 0407631231
13, 14, 15 & 17 years will be held 4th & 11th September with times to be announced. Nomination forms are available on our website http://cowrana.nsw.netball.com.au/ under the Representative tab. Please hand in completed nomination forms PRIOR to trial dates at the canteen or alternatively you can email them to cowra.netball@hotmail.com or post to PO Box 367, COWRA.
www.djmccabestocktransport.com email enquiry@djmccabestocktransport.com Phone 0438 863829 0419 472529 For all your stock and hay and transport needs. For each and every Cowra Public associated job we will make a donation to the P&C, the bigger the job the greater the donation! (repeat work included)
PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794 T/A Lic 2TA5695 Phone: 6342 1021 Fax: 6342 4597 Email: info@cowrabus.com.au Web: http:www.cowrabus.com.au
MY FAIR LADY: Saturday, 8 October 2016, Sydney Opera House, Sydney: $250.00
WINDOWRIE LONG LUNCH: Saturday, 29 October 2016. Expressions of Interest: Book lunch and seat today
NORFOLK ISLAND: Sunday, 13 November - Monday, 21 November 2016; Expression of Interest
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”