Cowra Public School NEWS
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Term 3, Week 9
Dear Parents What a week? Cowra is abuzz this week and this is very true at Cowra Public School. On Monday our school hosted the riders from Camp Quality. They have been riding from Mittagong through to Newcastle raising money for the wonderful children and families who are involved with Camp Quality during their journey dealing with cancer. Our children enjoyed the puppet show promoting awareness and acceptance of children dealing with cancer and we were delighted to present the riders with a cheque for $300 to support their f u n d r a i s i n g r i d e . Our school was on display on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Cowra Show with our show stopping display. Mrs Cole, Mrs Heilman, Mrs D’Elboux and Mrs Long presented a magnificent display of student work and events that really highlighted the vast array of activities offered to our children. I hope parents had the opportunity to take a moment to wander into the stall and have a good look around. Archikidz Goes Bush finally arrived after months of preparation. Yesterday
FOR YOUR DIARY SEPTEMBER 10-12
Archikidz
11
P & C Meeting 6.00pm
15
Premier’s Spelling Bee
16
Canteen Red Day
17
KR & KW Japanese Gardens
18
P & C Bingo Night
19
Stage 3 Social Skills Day
19
LAST DAY OF TERM
NSW Department of Education and Communities students from Years 3 and 4 participated in an inspiring day of design and construction. In total over 100 students were involved in the program on Wednesday and that was replicated today with Year 5 and 6 students. The work completed by the students was truly remarkable based around the design and construction of shelters. The opportunity to work with a large number of engineers, designers, architects, town planners and artists was one that is rarely offered to students in a country setting. The Corridor Project has been an excellent venue for this program and huge thanks goes to the coordinators of the project Dylan and Phoebe Gower for their work making Archikidz Goes Bush a reality. A huge thank you also goes to Emma Rees-Raajimakers, the director of Archikidz Australia for her tireless drive to provide the inspiration for children to pursue fields of education in engineering and design and for providing children the opportunities to meet and work with professionals in these fields. Lastly I would like to acknowledge the involvement that Mrs Kerry Cole has had in this program. Kerry has been the school link to the project that has seen over 300 students from 14 schools involved in this 3 day event. Kerry has spent countless hours coordinating with the other major partners but also communicating with the schools and children leading into the activities. Kerry has been constantly behind every part of the project from its conception last year and as always never seeking recognition for her involvement. I would encourage all parents whose children have been given the opportunity to be part of the first year of Archikidz Goes Bush to thank Mrs Cole the next time they see her as without her commitment to the project it may have not had the success it has. Yesterday the school also hosted the ZooMobile which involved lessons on native animals and ways in which students can assist these animals to survive in their natural environments.
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Tonight the school will be holding the monthly P&C meeting starting at 6pm in the staffroom. This is an important meeting with discussion based around the upcoming Bingo night planned for next Thursday. Please feel free to attend as the school values the input and involvement of parents. I would also like to encourage all parents, students and community members to come along to our Bingo evening and enjoy the night with the chance to win a share of over $1500 worth of prizes whilst having a great deal of fun. This night is the major fundraising event for the year coordinated by the P&C and we hope parents show their support of the night that in turn supports your children. Lastly Cowra Public School would like to wish the Cowra Magpies the best of luck for the coming weekend. The coPresident of the Magpies, Mr Dean Murray (who works as the Aboriginal Community Liason Officer for the Western Area) is based at Cowra Public School, as are former players and teachers Albert Murray, Greg Garlick and current player and Aboriginal Education Officer Blake Duncombe. Also Cowra Public have several parents of children who will be playing in the game. On Friday we are showing support for the Magpies by encouraging all students to wear black and white and we are hoping that the players can replicate their win from two weeks ago. Several ex Cowra Public School students who will be playing on Sunday will be coming to the school on Friday and passing out lucky draw cards to our students that will enable one lucky student to win a jersey on Sunday. Good luck Magpies. Enjoy the weekend. Brad Tom
P & C Meeting ~ TONIGHT, 11 September at 6.00pm
Students return
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours:
11 September 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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PRIMARY ASSEMBLY AWARDS 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.
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
STAGE 3 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA: Next instalment Thursday 18 September Total cost: $272.00 $50.00
KINDERGARTEN JAPANESE GARDENS : $8.00
The following students received their awards at last week’s Assembly. PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS: Jake Roberts, Nakeya Ryan, Josie Muddle, Krystal White, Hayden Gailey, William Graham, Justin Saxby, Janet Cheng, Amelia Simic, Will Baker, Nicola Anslow, Cambell White, Ashleigh Saunders, Chloe Wolfenden, Zoe Dunlop, Kyle Murray, Jordan Ryan, Heidi Osborne, Lewis McFarland, Jazmyn Carter, Lachlan Stuhlfauth, Isaiha Bridge. INFANTS MERIT AWARDS: Nate Williams, Rylee Pound-McGuiness, Mathias Pemberton, Janessa BradleyRyan, Mia Howarth, Haylie Ingram, Lindsey Barlow, Tameeka Murray, Daniel Bakini, Connor McMahon, Murray Devlin, Sophie Saxby, Jaz Dunlop, Jim Hazell, Aaron Hall, Hope Booker, Lucas Dalton, Niamh Webster.
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 75 Gotcha Award: Nikolai Paki, Justin Saxby Charlie Duclos, Archie Osborne, Mason Graham, Hallie Wolfenden, Tallis Bell, Lucy Scammell. INFANTS 140 Gotcha Award: Ella Kilby. 80 Gotcha Award: Annaray Watson. 60 Gotcha Award: Mia Brown, Tameeka Murray, Jemima Scammell, Lorissa Wodd, Charlie Peterson, Ezekiel Carter, Tahlia Lazanski. 40 Gotcha Award: Daniel Bakini.
NSW PREMIER’S SPELLING BEE Our school has once again entered the NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee. The spelling bee will be held on Monday 15 September at Raglan Public School, Bathurst. The competition will be held in two stage divisions: Junior Division (Year 3 and 4). Congratulations to Mac Webster and Archie Osborne who will represent Cowra Public School in this section. Senior Division (Year 4 and 5). Congratulations to Jessica Henderson and Tess Roberts who will represent Cowra Public School in this section.
KINDERGARTEN EXCURSION TO JAPANESE GARDENS ~ PAYMENT OF $8.00 BY FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER On Wednesday, 17 September students in KR and KW have the opportunity to visit the Japanese Garden for Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival). The cost of $8.00 per student and should be paid to the school office by Friday, 12 September. This will cover admission to the Garden, activities and bus travel. The children will walk back to school. We will be leaving the school grounds at 9.45 a.m. In small groups we will walk through the Garden, take part in various activities and then enjoy a picnic lunch at Billy Goat Hill Park. Recess, lunch and a drink in a disposable container (poppa type), will need to be packed in a small back pack. Due to the large number of children expected to attend on the day, parents are unable to accompany us on this occasion. The students will be divided into small groups and supervised by school staff. Parents are however, very welcome to join us at Billy Goat Hill Park at approximately 1:00 p.m. and bring along their picnic lunch. Children may wear casual clothes and joggers, no sandals or thongs please, as we will be walking back to school in the afternoon. Don’t forget sunscreen and a hat.
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UNIVERSITY OF NSW SPELLING TEST
UNIVERSITY OF NSW WRITING TEST
Congratulations to the fourteen students who took part in the University of NSW Spelling test. Two students received High Distinction Certificates one student received a Distinction, five students received Credit Certificates, and six students received Participation Certificates.
Congratulations to the thirteen students who took part in the University of NSW Writing test. One student received a High Distinction Certificate, five students received Credit Certificates, two students received Merit Certificates and five students received Participation Certificates.
High Distinction Certificates Archie Osborne (yr 3) Mac Webster (Yr 4)
High Distinction Certificates Mac Webster (Yr 4)
Distinction Certificate Heidi Osborne (Yr 5) Credit Certificates Nikolai Paki (Yr 3) Elliott Blee (Yr 4) Isabella Scammell (Yr 5) Jessica Henderson (Yr 5) Lewis McFarland (Yr 5) Participation Certificates Jacqueline Long (Yr 3) Eliza Mulligan (Yr 3) Jake Roberts (Yr 3) Madeleine Mulligan (Yr 5) Jade Milgate (Yr 5) Ella Roberts (Yr 6)
Archie Osborne High Distinction
Credit Certificates Archie Osborne (Yr 3) Jacqueline Long (Yr 3) Jake Roberts (Yr 3) Madeleine Mulligan (Yr 5) Heidi Osborne (Yr 5) Merit Certificates Isabella Scammell Yr 5) TessRoberts (Yr 5)
Mac Webster High Distinction
Participation Certificates Madison Forbes (Yr 4) Eliza Mulligan (Yr 3) Cailin McKay (Yr 4) Hayley Harding (Yr 6) Ella Roberts (Yr 6)
A U G U S T AUSSIE OF
Shaylee is pictured with her mother, sisters, brother and the presenter, Mrs Lyn Sharkey representing Ray White Real Estate
Mac Webster High Distinction
THE
MONTH
Jaz is pictured with her mother, sisters and the presenter, Mrs Lyn Sharkey representing Ray White Real Estate
Primary - Shaylee Blake
Infants - Jaz Dunlop
Shaylee received her award for being a quiet yet industrious student who gives her best in all areas of her schooling. She is caring and is the first of offer assistance to those in need. Shaylee is respectful to her peers and to all staff. She always presents herself as a positive role model for Cowra Public School.
Jaz received her award for being a quiet achiever who is caring, extremely thoughtful and enthusiastic. Jaz is always on task and happily completes all work to the best of her ability. She gives 100% effort to every activity in which she participates. Jaz has an exceptional sense of fairness, loyalty and sportsmanship and is a great role model to all Infants students.
SUPERVISION BEFORE SCHOOL There is NO playground supervision of students at school before 8,45am every morning. Teaching staff do not come on duty before this time and it is not safe to send your child to school without proper supervision. If for any reason you need to have your child dropped off early in an emergency, please contact the front office and your child will be looked after in the office until a teacher comes on duty.
STAGE 3 SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT DAY Friday, 19 September 2014 Stage 3 will be holding a Social Skills Day on Friday, 19 September 2014 We 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. Children should: Wear comfortable shoes
CAMP QUALITY BIKE RIDE On Monday, 8 September over 40 bike riders and 20 support crew visited Cowra Public School on their way from Mittagong to Newcastle stopping off in Tarago, Canberra, Harden, Cowra, Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee, Merriwa and Singleton. Their next stop after Cowra was Orange riding through Canowindra. The riders put on a great puppet show which the children really enjoyed. Afterwards riders from each group were presented to the school and students were able to ask some very interesting questions. The school raised $300.00 towards the Camp Quality Ride called “Glencore 1,000 K’s 4 Kids”. Well done everyone.
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. Compulsory:
* Hat * Sunscreen * Covered walking shoes (joggers) * Casual clothes - no bare shoulders * Drinks
A permission note has been sent home and this needs to be filled in and returned to school before Wednesday, 17 September.
SPORT SPORT ~ TOMORROW If your child is going to the skate park or the netball oval for sport tomorrow they need to pay $3.00 to the school office before school commences. If your child does not pay they will be given another sport for the week. Sport tomorrow will be from 11.30am until 12.30pm due to Archikidz and the buses available to transport students to and from the Skatepark and Netball courts. Recess will between 11.00am and 11.20am tomorrow.
TENNIS COMPETITION Cowra Public School tennis team is to play in a combined tennis competition against St Raphael’s and Mulyan Public School at the Cowra Tennis Courts on Thursday, 18 September 2014 A permission note has been sent home to the children involved. Information: Play will be from 9.30am - 1.00pm (players will then return to school). School sports uniform is to be worn. (hat and sunscreen is essential) Cost is $5.00 per player. (pay to Mr Lewis with the permission note) Players will assemble at school at 9.15am, then travel by private car to Cowra Tennis Courts. Mr Paul Lewis will accompany the team and parental assistance would be much appreciated.
T20 CRICKET DAY On Tuesday, 16 September, the Cowra Junior Cricket Association and Cricket NSW have organised a T20 Cricket Day at Edgell Park (McDonald’s side of the river) in Cowra. The day will commence at 9.00am and will run to 2.45pm. Children will return to school at the end of the cricket. All Stage 3 students from Cowra Public School have been invited to participate in the day. Children will need to bring all food and drink for the day. Hats and sunscreen are recommended. Students will need to wear school sport uniform on the day. Cricket gear will be provided, although pupils may bring their own gear if they wish (clearly labelled). Pupils will be accompanied to Twigg Oval by Stage 3 teachers. We will be walking to and from Twigg Oval. Students may order their lunch from the canteen and it will be delivered to them. NO RECESS ORDERS. As all Stage 3 students are involved there will be NO TRANISTION TO HIGH SCHOOL NEXT TUESDAY.
P&C
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P & C MEETING ~ TONIGHT Thursday, 11 September at 6.00pm in staffroom All welcome The P & C will be discussing the “BINGO NIGHT”
7.00pm in school auditorium
GONSKI FUNDING CUTS
BBQ from 6.00pm
At the back of this newsletter is a letter from the Cowra Public School P & C about reported funding cuts to the Gonski Funding Model. Cowra Public School has been the recipient of Partnership Funding which has assisted students in Numeracy, Aboriginal Education, Gifted and programs as well as Reading programs designed to students levels of reading and comprehension. The cuts to Gonski will see these programs diminish.
National Literacy, Talented increase planned
Please read the letter and give your support to the P & C in fighting the cuts.
COMMUNITY
Sausage sandwiches Steak sandwiches Chicken kebabs
CANTEEN The canteen is looking at revamping their menu with more healthy options. Unfortunately we do not have enough volunteers to assist in the canteen at the moment. There are a lot of children that rely on the canteen for recess and lunch so if you could assist please contact Lisa Willis in the canteen. One day a fortnight would make such a difference. A new canteen menu will be coming our next term. The P & C will be discussing the new menu at their meeting tonight.
CANTEEN RED DAY AGE OF FISHES MUSEUM The “Stories in Stone” school holiday program begins with an artwork competition with fabulous prizes open to all students in the local area. During the holidays there will be an art competition involving all local school children. The colouring competition is for: Up to 7 yrs - colouring competition about “Stories in Stone” 8-12 yrs - drawing related to “Stories on Stone”
Next Wednesday, 17 September the canteen will be holding a ‘RED DAY”. The theme for the day is “Footy Finals”. There will HOT DOGS AND LOSTS OF OTHER TASTY TREATS ON SALE. More information will be sent home early next week.
13-18 yrs - Carte blanche to create an artwork (sculpture, painting, poem, short story etc.)
The art will be displayed in the museum. For more information or copies of the colouring in/drawing sheets please email the museum at aof@colourcity.com. Throughout the holidays, during the art exhibition (22 September until 6 October ) all children will be given an activity card, which when completed correctly will earn each child a genuine 170 million year old fossil to take home and keep free of charge. On Wednesday, 1 October the museum will have the official “Stories in Stone” Open Day where children will permitted to the museum FREE OF CHARGE with a paying adult. At 11.ooam Mim Loomes (author) will present and will read to the children from her magnificent book “Long Ago, But Not Far Away”. This will be followed by activities and a lunchtime sausage sizzle for a gold coin donation. All ages are welcome. For more information please phone 6344 1008.
Tomorrow in support of Cowra Magpies. Students are asked to come dressed in Black and White tomorrow to support the Cowra Magpies who play in the grand finals on Sunday.
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Thursday, 18 September 2014 Over $1,500 in prizes to be won!!! Where: School Auditorium Time: 7.00 p.m. (Doors open at 6.30pm) Cost: $3.00 per book (20 games) $15.00 for a sheet (6 books — 120 games) ** purchased at the door
All Welcome BBQ available from 6.00pm ** Sausage sandwiches ** Steak sandwiches ** Chicken kebabs Tea, Coffee, popcorn & canteen available Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult All funds raised on the evening will be used by the P & C towards your child’s education
COMMUNITY continued COWRA JUNIOR CRICKET Registration Days Saturday, 13 September at 10.00am Friday, 19 September at 4.00pm Saturday, 20 September at 10.00am Where: Sports Power, Kendal Street, Cowra.
ASD PARENTING COURSE There is a parent training and information program for parents of students with Autism happening in November in Cowra. Dates:
Tuesday, 25 November Wednesday, 26 November.
The course is highly recommended and is available to parents on the Positive Partnerships website. The course will assist parents to understand their child and support them and manage them better. Please visit http://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/ public/index.cfm
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GRENFELL GOLDFEST Saturday, 27 September 2014 10.00am—2.00pm Main St, Grenfell NSW Bring your friends and family and step back in time to the 1860’s when gold was first discovered at the Grenfell Gold Fest.
Bushranger re-enactments Hand spinning Vintage car and truck display Live music historical artefact displays Lace making Local art galleries & museums open Blacksmith demonstrations
The next PCYC Safer Drivers course (module 1) is scheduled for Friday 24 October. The course is for Learner drivers that have completed a minimum of 50 hours on-road driving experience (credits gained under the 3 for 1 scheme cannot be included) and is made up of two parts; Module 1 - is a 3 hour facilitated group discussion on how to manage risks on the road. Module 2 - is a 2 hour in-vehicle coaching session to develop low risk driving strategies. Cost for the course is $140.00 and participants who complete the course will receive 20 hours credit recorded in their learner driver log book. Course fee includes PCYC membership. Numbers are limited so please contact PCYC (ph. 63412035) to book your place.
Gold planning & rock display
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINIC Helen Garratt Tennis Coaching Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach Email: handlgarratt@bigpond.com Mobile 0407 139 164 Date: Thursday 25 September Venue: Cowra Tennis Club Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm (Early drop off and later pick up available if required) Program 10.00am - 12 noon: Skills, technique, fitness and various activities. 12.00 noon - 12.30pm: Lunch break (children to bring own lunches, snacks and drinks). 12.30pm - 2.30pm: Match play and ball machine. 2.45pm - 3.00pm Presentation of prizes to everyone plus other awards Racquets are available if you don’t have one. Cost Morning session 9.30am-12 noon: $30.00 per student per day. Afternoon session 1.00-4.00pm : $30.00 per student per day. Both sessions: $50.00 a day per student.
PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794 Phone: 6342 1021
SAFER DRIVERS COURSE FOR LEARNER DRIVERS
T/A Lic 2TA5695 Fax: 6342 4597
Email: info@cowrabus.com.au Web: http:www.cowrabus.com.au BJORN AGAIN: 25th October 2014, Canberra Theatre, Canberra - $130.00
DIRTY DANCING: Saturday, 6th Decembmer, 2014: Lyric Theatre, Sydney - $190.00
2015 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS OPEN: Friday, 23rd January-Monday 26th January, 2015: Book early to secure selection of sessions. from $930.00
LES MISERABLES: Saturday, 13 June 2015, Capitol Theatre, Sydney - $220.00
NEW ZEALND NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND: 18 days - Numerous activities included. Departing from Cowra 6th March, 2015. Returning to Cowra 23rd March, 2015. From $5,750.00 twin share
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”
Vacation Care School holidays are almost upon us so now is the time to book your spots for PCYC Vacation Care. PCYC Vacation Care is for school aged children ranging from Kindergarten to Year 6, and is a formal childcare service running at the Binni Creek Road building from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during the school holidays. The number of places available in vacation care is limited and the only way to ensure your spot is to book early. The September/ October School holidays have, in the past, proven to be the busiest of the school holiday periods for vacation care, and with attendance numbers reaching an average of 33 during the last school holiday period acceptance of children not already booked in to the service cannot be guaranteed. Excursion days will be limited to a maximum number of 32 children. The vacation care program is available from PCYC’s Young Road office or can be viewed at www.pcycnsw.org.au/cowra by clicking on the ‘September 2014’ link in the news and events section. Booking forms are also available from the Young Road office. Vacation care is charged out at $35.00 per child per day (+ excursions), however the amount you have to pay depends on your CCB entitlement and payment arrangements. When your booking is processed, an estimate of costs will be provided and payment of the account is required prior to the children attending the service. Excursion fees may be paid on the day of the excursion. Children must be current PCYC members to attend PCYC Vacation Care.
Sid Kallas Oval Sunday 14th September 2014
**Gates Open—9am** MERVYN the magpie KIDS under 16!!!! Win a Fully Framed Jumper of Your Choice…
St George/ Illawarra, Knights, Panthers Fill in the information below and place in box as you enter the ground. Drawn at half time of Under 18’s.
Name:
_________________________
Address: _________________________ Favourite Cowra Magpie Player ____________________________
and ex Cowra Public School students; Aiden Craig, Will Ingram, Phil Ingram, Ricky Whitton, KJ Wood, Karl Planicka and other players, will be visiting us on Friday during the lunch break