Cowra Public School NEWS Term 4, Week 1
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Dear Parents Welcome back to Term 4 and a dramatic change to the weather. It is great to see the children wearing their school hats this week to combat the sun and heat during play and we encourage parents to ensure that a school hat is in your child’s bag each day. This term the school will be a very busy place with the annual events that happen at the end of the year occurring, such as presentation days and farewells. Prior to these we will be having a host of events from State Athletics, Narrabeen excursion, Kinder orientations, 2016 Captain speeches, school reports, school magazine and of course the School Spectacular. This week the students have all returned in a very positive manner, with the term having great significance for Year 6 as they start their last term at Primary school. We wish this group the very best for the term and hope they really enjoy their time prior to moving onto high school. This week the school has been extremely lucky to have Cricket NSW conducting skills lessons in the school during PE lessons. The children have enjoyed the experience of a professional NSW cricket coordinator and are now all looking forward to the summer game.
P & C MEETING Thursday, 15 October 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
8 October 2015
NSW Department of Education Starting today the school hosted the first 2016 Kindergarten Orientation session. We are very excited to see the large number of children who are coming to ‘Big School’ next year. This year we had a tremendous kindergarten group that enabled the school to offer three classes of Kindergarten. At this point we are delighted that we will again be offering the same configuration next year with the current numbers scheduled to commence in 2016. Next week the school will be wishing Isabella Scammell and Brody Fiene the very best at the State Athletics Championship. Both students performed exceptionally well in Dubbo at the Regional finals and we are sure they will do their very best in Sydney. Our school always prides itself on offering tremendous opportunities to children. Our excursion to the School Spectacular for students wishing to watch the wonderful show that will involve over 1000 children including 13 students from our very own school, is still on offer with a minimal cost of $25 for the trip. Only a
few spots are left for this excursion that will take place in November and we encourage any student in Years 3-6 to get in quick to secure their place. Also next week, the school will be hosting the first combined Cowra schools Chess Tournament. Mr Garlick has coordinated the event that will see the best chess players from across the Cowra Schools come together to battle their minds and strategies on Wednesday, 14 October. Finally I would like to thank Mrs Cole for relieving as Principal for the last three weeks of Term 3 while I was relieving Principal of Calare Public School in Orange. I was delighted to return to Cowra to commence the term and was very happy to be welcomed back by staff, parents and students so warmly. 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, 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
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Cowra Public School
SCHOOL SPECTACULAR 2015 MATINEE PERFORMANCE
Term 4 Commenced Tuesday, 6 October Concludes Wednesday, 16 December for students
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.
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.
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.
STAGE 3 NARRABEEN EXCURSION MONDAY, 16TH FRIDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER 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).
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!
PRIMARY ASSEMBLIES
FINAL DATE for full payment Thursday, 29th October.
The Primary will also be holding their assemblies every second Thursday, i.e. even weeks at 2.30pm in the school auditorium.
A part refund will be made on medical grounds only.
If your child is late to school, they must be signed in by AN ADULT and obtain a slip to give to their teacher.
Payments can be made at any time, however we have listed the remaining instalment dates below:
The sign in book can be found on the front counter of the school office - or ask at the desk.
REMEMBER: CLASS BEGIN AT 9.10AM
FOR YOUR DIARY $50 : Thursday, 15th October $50 : (or balance outstanding) Thursday, 29th October
OCTOBER 8
First Kinder Orientation Day
12
AECG Meeting - Mulyan Public School
12
Lamington Drive closes
14
Chess Competition
14-15
State Athletics - Sydney
15
Second Kinder Orientation Day
19
Stage 2 Dental checks
22
Third Kinder Orientation Day
DUE NOW School Fees: $40.00 per child, with a family maximum of $80.00
B OOK
The seventh issue of Scholastic Book Club was sent home this week.
EMAILING OF NEWSLETTERS The Cowra Public School newsletter is available via email and can also be seen on the Cowra Public School “Web” page each week. Go online and have a look. http://www.cowra.p.schools.nsw.edu.au. If you would like a coloured copy of the newsletter emailed to you, please contact the school with your email address.
Band Fee Term 4: $20 a term
S CHOLASTIC CLUB
Scholastic Book Clubs operates eight times a year. The closing date for Issue 7 is Friday, 16 October 2015 *** Please make cheques payable to Cowra Public School.
Stage 3 Excursion to Narrabeen Sport & Rec.: Cost $390 Money can be paid off the excursion at any time.
School Spectacular ~ Sydney: Cost $25.00 for tickets
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COMMONWEALTH BANK SCHOOL BANKING Banking day for students is on Wednesdays. Bank books are to be taken to the school office before 9.10am.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/ PHONE NUMBER If you have recently changed your address or phone number please inform the school office promptly . In the case of an emergency we need the correct contact details.
If you would like a Banking pack plese contact Mrs Allison Williams at Cowra public School as there are lots of new exciting reward programs for those who regularly bank.
P & C MEETING Thursday, 15 October 6.00pm in staffroom
Looking forward to the new bankers. If you have any enquiries please contact Allison Williams at the school.
SPORT SPORT PREFERENCES FOR SUMMER A change in sports groups will take place on Friday, 16 October 2015.
I have listed below the sports being offered to the students and any conditions that will apply. Sport will by played each Friday from 10.00m-11.10am. I strongly urge you to discuss the sports listed with your child and decide together what they should play. Students who do not indicate their preferences will be allocated T-ball. Please note that if there is a cost for sport, the money needs to be paid to the front office each Friday each school commences. Shavaughn Duncan P.E./SPORT
Cricket
Holman Oval
No Cost
Touch Football
Holman Oval
No cost
Squad Swimming - Competent swimmers only 20 students limit
Cowra Aquatic Centre
Pool entry plus small nominal fee (to be advised)
Gymnastics - PCYC membership free but compulsory - 20 students limit
PCYC Young Road
$5.00 including bus fare
Skipping
At school
No cost
T-Ball
Holman Oval
No Cost
Skatepark
Skatepark
$2.00 bus fare
STATE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
STATE ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVES
Next Wednesday, Isabella Scammell and Brody Fiene will be travelling to Sydney representing the Western Region Team in the NSW State Athletics Carnival held at Homebush Bay. We wish these athletes the best of luck. Shavaughn Duncan PE/Sport
Isabella Scammell
Brody Fiene
P & C ASSOCIATION
COMMUNITY
CANTEEN NEWS!
PCYC COWRA
With the warmer weather upon us, we will be trialling new healthy snacks for recess starting Week 2.
Touch Football The touch football season starts on Monday 19 October so now is the time to get your team organised. Team nominations need to be completed by 14 October. As in previous years, there will be the Open Mixed Competition, the Under 14 mixed competition, and the primary group development squad for the juniors.
No hot food will be available at recess and we will be fazing out JJ’s and Snackatas. The snacks will include : Apricot balls, Biscuits Muffins (sweet and savoury), Cups with fruit, custard, jelly and yoghurt. These will all be made fresh at the canteen. It will also depend on time and availability of volunteers to what we will be able to make. At the moment process will vary from 50c to $2.00. There will also be changes to the lunch menu, with monthly specials and meal deals. If anyone has suggestions or able to assist, this would be very much appreciated. New canteen menus will be distributed when we make our decision on these lunch time specials. Our canteen offers affordable and healthy food for students and staff. All profits in our canteen are spent on projects within our school. We desperately need volunteers to assist in running the canteen. Please consider spending one day a month or term volunteering. It is a great way to keep in touch with your children and their friends. Volunteer assistance is needed from 9.00am until 2.00pm daily OR perhaps 9.00am until 11.00am to make the lunches. If you can assist please see me in the canteen. Lisa Willis Canteen Supervisor
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Team registration packs are available from PCYC’s Young Road building. To nominate a team, the team registration form must be completed and returned to PCYC, along with each players PCYC membership form and the registration fees. Fees this year have been set at $55.00 per player aged 18 or older, $35.00 per player aged under 18. This competition is not affiliated with Touch NSW so there is no personal accident insurance provided for players. Players play at their own risk. After School Care PCYC After School Care has resumed for term 4. After School Care runs at the Binni Creek Road building until 6pm and we utilise the services of Cowra Bus Service to transport the children from school. A PCYC staff member will be travelling on the Cowra Bus Service bus to ensure the safe arrival of students at the Binni Creek Road building at around 4pm. The cost for after school care is $22.00 per child per day however the fee may be reduced by Child Care Benefit depending on your eligibility and payment arrangements. The bus service will cost $1.00 per trip for children that do not hold a bus travel pass with Cowra Bus Service. Please contact the club on 63412035 for more information or to make a booking. Keeping informed Please contact PCYC on 63412035 for further information about any of the activities on offer or check out the “Cowra PCYC” Facebook page or the website www.pcycnsw.org.au/ cowra. You must be a PCYC member to participate in any of the PCYC activities. Yearly membership is $5.00 for under 18’s and $10 for ages 18 and older.
P & C LAMINGTON DRIVE The P. & C. Association is supporting the Cowra District Hospital Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts by conducting a lamington drive. The lamingtons, made by the Hospital Auxiliary, will be for sale at $12 a dozen. If you would like to take advantage of this offer please complete the order slip below and return to the school office, together with the money @ $12 a dozen, by Monday, 12 October.
LAMINGTON DRIVE ORDER FORM Name: ___________________________________________________________ I would like Dozen LAMINGTONS @ $12 per dozen.
Phone: _____________________
Total amount enclosed $__________.
DELIVERY: Friday, 6th November **I will collect from the school staffroom at 3:00pm YES/NO OR **Please send home with ___________________________ in class _______. Orders now will close on Monday, 12 October. P&C. EXECUTIVE
Welcome to 2016 Kindergarten students
COMMUNITY continued
Cowra Public School
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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”