Cowra Public School NEWS
17 November 2016
Term 4, Week 6
P & C Meeting tonight 6.00pm in staffroom Everyone welcome
FOR YOUR DIARY NOVEMBER 14-25
Year 2 Learn to Swim
21
Year 6 Parent Information Night
22-25
School Spectacular - Sydney
23-25
St 3 Canberra Excursion
29
Year 4 Bike Day **new date
29
Infants excursion to Cowra Ballet
30
Combined Scripture & Scripture
30-2
Book Fair
DECEMBER 1
Year 6 High School Social 7 -9pm
8
Year 5 Farewell to Year 6
13
Minor Primary Assembly 9.30am
14
Major Primary Assembly 11.30am Infants 9.30am
15
Class Parties
16
Year 6 Graduation
16
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
Dear Parents I am delighted to be writing my first newsletter as Principal of Cowra Public School. My first week has been fantastic and I have really enjoyed meeting up again with some familiar faces, and getting to know those not-so-familiar! A huge thank you to Mr Steve Wilkinson and Mrs Millie Eldridge who stepped into the relieving role of Principal during this semester and to Mr Brad Tom who previously led Cowra Public since 2012 – the school certainly is in wonderful shape! Everywhere I look I see high quality learning programs, happy students, outstanding teachers, supportive parents and beautiful grounds. I am thrilled to be joining the Cowra Public School community and am looking forward to many exciting times ahead. This week I was very impressed to watch eight of our Year 5 students present their Captain's speeches to Stage 2 and Stage 3 students, teachers and parents. While each of their speeches were very individual, they all spoke about the qualities of a good leader and how proud they were of their school. Today at the Primary Assembly, the 2017 Captains, Vice-Captains and Prefects were announced and I look forward to working with the Student Leadership Team next year. Sports Captains were also elected today and I congratulate all students who have volunteered to step up and take on these important roles within our school. Well done to you all! On Wednesday we had Mr Peter Newberry from Cowra High School visit the school as our Positive Behaviour for Learning External Coach. Mrs Eldridge had the great pleasure of showing him around the school and visiting the classrooms to see PBL in action. Mr Newberry expressed how wonderful it was to see the respectful, safe and 'on task' behaviours in both the classrooms and the playground. It is clear to see the positive and genuine relationships that exist between the students and the staff in our school. Good luck to the students who will be heading off to Sydney for this year's School Spectacular on Tuesday next week! This is an amazing experience and one which they will remember for many years to come. Thank you to Mrs Cobcroft and Mrs Long who will be accompanying the students while they are away and to the parents who will be heading down later in the week to watch the performances. I'm sure there will be plenty of stories to share when they return. Our Stage 3 students are off to Canberra for their annual excursion on Wednesday morning. I have looked at the itinerary and have to admit, I am a bit jealous! Parliament House, Questacon, Ten-pin Bowling and the Dinosaur Museum are just a few of the exciting places they are going to visit. Thank you to the Stage 3 teachers for their organisation of such a well-balanced excursion with plenty of educational experiences and lots of fun! Just a reminder that the bus will be departing at 7.30am and will return at 4.15pm on Friday. Thank you to all the staff, students and parents who have made me feel so welcome this week. I am really looking forward to working with you well into the future. Kind Regards, Jenny Lewis
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours:
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
8.00am - 3.30pm
School commences at 9.10am School finishes at 3.15pm Students are not supervised before 8.40am
Mail: Phone:
PO Box 285, Cowra 6342 2400
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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TRANSITION FOR YEAR 6 TO COWRA HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENTATION ASSEMBLIES ~ INFANTS ~ Presentation Assembly Wednesday, 14 December at 9.30am Major awards will be presented at this assembly. All parents and friends are invited to attend.
~ PRIMARY ~ Final Assembly Tuesday, 13 December at 9.30am Special merit certificates, service and citizenship awards and sporting awards will be presented at this assembly.
Presentation Assembly Wednesday, 14 December at 11.30am Major awards will be presented at this assembly. All parents and friends are invited to attend.
Year 6 students will receive their
GRADUATION CERTIFICATES at an assembly on Friday, 16 December at 2.45pm
Students will leave Cowra Public School at 2.00pm and will leave for home from Cowra High School using their usual means of transport. Travel to Cowra 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. Dates:
Term 4 Thursday, 8 December
Friday, 18 November 2016 All day transition for all Year 7, 2017 students starting at 9.00am in the school hall and finishing at 3.00pm. Students can be picked up, walk home or catch a Cowra High School bus. Please note that your child is welcome to attend Cowra High School on a Thursday afternoon at 2.15pm –3.15pm for a taste of high school. Monday, 21 November 2016 Parent/caregivers meeting commencing at 6.00pm and finishing at 7.00pm. The meeting will be held in the school library (upstairs in A Block). A tour of the school will occur as well as information being provided. A package will be available on the night regarding important information for next year. Thursday, 1 December 2016 Social for Years 6 and 7 starting at 7.00pm and finishing at 9.00pm. The social will be held in the Cowra High School hall.
INFANTS (KINDER, YEAR ONE & YEAR TWO) EXCURSION TO THE COWRA BALLET SCHOOL’S PERFORMANCE OF “THE SECRET LIFE OF TOYS” Our Infants students expressed an interest in attending the Cowra Ballet School’s matinee performance of “The Secret Life of Toys” on Tuesday, 29 November 2016. The performance will be held at the Cowra Civic Centre commencing at 11.00am (children to be seated by 10.30am). Cost is $5 per child. We will leave school at approximately 10.00 a.m. to walk to the Civic Centre accompanied by the class teachers. To enable your child to participate, please complete the permission sent home this week and return it to the school office, together with $5 admission by Friday, 25 November. (This will ensure we are allocated sufficient seating for those wishing to attend.)
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STAGE 3 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA
Wednesday, 23 November - Friday, 25 November
All students are to be at the front of the school, Vaux Street, by 7.15am on the first day of their excursion.
WHAT TO PACK/WEAR Day 1 - Full school uniform including socks, black shoes, school jacket/jumper and a school bucket hat. School bucket hat (compulsory) Black school shoes (only) Bring your own toiletries - deodorant (roll on only), comb/brush, soap, toothpaste and toothbrush Pyjamas Sleeping bag and pillow case Towel 2 changes of underwear and socks (for Thursday and Friday) Your own morning tea and a drink (for Day 1 only), packed in a labelled, disposable container You will also need to bring your lunch and a drink (for Day 1 only), packed in a labelled, disposable container Day 2: CPS sports uniform, including socks, joggers and a school bucket hat. Day 3: Smart casual clothes, joggers or black school shoes and a school bucket hat. Year 6 yellow t-shirt optional. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Make sure EVERYTHING you bring is clearly labelled with your name. All medication is to be in a clearly marked container and is to include instructions/details of administration. All Medication (excluding puffers if you need to have them with you) is to be handed to the teachers before you get on the bus. DO NOT BRING: lollies, chewing gum, mobile phones, jewellery. Electronic games/ipods/MP3 players are permitted FOR TRAVEL ONLY. These will be collected for safe keeping on arrival at camp. All must be clearly marked with your name. Extra food is not permitted. Please be considerate of other children’s food allergies and the potential risk to life. SPENDING MONEY is not necessary but you may bring a maximum of $20. All money is to be put into an envelope with your name and the amount clearly written on the front. The teachers will collect the envelopes before you get on the bus and then give them to you at Questacon. You may bring a camera only if you know how to use it. We will be staying at the Camp Cottermouth, Stromo, ACT. The phone number FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY is 02 6249 6855 PLEASE BE SURE CHILDREN ARE COLLECTED PROMPTLY AT 4.30PM ON THEIR RETURN FROM THE EXCURSIONS Stage 3 Teachers
YEAR 4 ROAD SAFETY PRGRAM - NEW DATE - TUESDAY 29TH NOV Many children ride bicycles, yet have little idea of basic cycling skills and safety, either off or on the roads. Each year children’s lives are lost in cycling accidents. Many of the accidents do not involve another moving vehicle and could be prevented through improved knowledge, skills and attitude. As part of our road safety program, we are conducting a half-day session of cycling activities at school for Year 4. To gain full benefit from the program, children with bicycles and Standards Association of Australia approved cycling safety helmets should bring them to school on Tuesday 29th November. The helmet must be worn in the interests of safety and it is now the law. Children should try to arrange to borrow a helmet for the day if they do not own one. All helmets brought to school should have the child’s name on them. These basic cycling skills and safety lessons DO NOT INCLUDE CYCLING ON THE ROAD. playground. Their aim is to improve cycling safety.
All lessons will be conducted in the school
Please check your child’s bicycle for safety and discuss the way in which you would like your child to transport the bicycle to school. Parental help in the supervision and instruction of children would be most gratefully appreciated. The course will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Children who are not able to get a bike to school for this day are encouraged to make arrangements to share a friend’s bike in order to participate in the bike safety activities. Albert Murray Bike Safety Co-ordinator
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SALVATION ARMY COLLECTION Cowra Public School is a SunSafe School. To protect the eye-health of our students, School Shades sunglasses are now available in 2 sizes, colour matched to our school uniform and labelled with our school name. School Shades sunglasses are approved to the highest Australian UV standards and have shatterproof, poly-carbonate lenses. Each set of tough, built-for-kids pair of sunglasses includes: an easy-to-use ID panel; a microfibre cloth; and a matching case with bag clip. Sunglasses are $12.00 per pair and may be bought at the office.
28 NOVEMBER - 9 DECEMBER Students (K-6) will be collecting donations over 10 days only, commencing on Monday, 28 November and concluding on Friday, 9 December (Weeks 8-9). Classes will compete for one special, mystery prize. Every year the Salvation Army distributes in excess of 70 Christmas hampers to individuals and families with the Cowra Community and they require assistance to provide enough festive food and Christmas cheer this year. Donations of: * tinned fruit * tinned vegetables * cereal * potato chips * biscuits * jellies * lollies * Christmas cakes * puddings * coffee * sugar * cordial etc. Party items such as serviettes, bon-bons, balloons or decorations would be appreciated also. Please check all use by dates on goods donated. Please do not send perishable items. Thank you in anticipation.
School Magazine Order your copy of the magazine up until
Friday, 2 December, 2016 Cost: $10.00 **We will print only the number of magazines ordered (no spare copies will be available). The magazine will contain an outline of the year’s events as well as students’ academic and sporting achievements.
PAYMENTS NOW DUE: SCHOOL FEES: $40 per child (Family Max. $80)
BAND/MUSIC: $25 term K-2 BALLET: $5.00 **POP (online) and EFTPOS now available**
REMINDERS 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. Every alternate Thursday (not assembly week) at 2.00pm 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.
COMBINED ASSEMBLY The school holds combined assemblies twice a term. At these assemblies the Infants and Primary Aussies of the Month are announced and the children will be presented with their awards. Last combined assembly for this year:
Thursday, 1 December at 2pm
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SPORT
YR 2 & H123 SWIMMING
FRIDAY SPORT TERM 4 Summer sport commenced on Friday, 14 October, Week 1 Term 4. I have listed below the sports being offered to the students and any conditions that will apply. During the cooler months sport will be played on Friday mornings from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Any cost involved must be paid to the school office before classes on Fridays. Skatepark:
Skatepark: - cost $2 (bus)
Gymnastics: Cricket:
PCYC Binni Creek Road - cost $5 (bus & activity) River Park - no cost
Tennis:
tennis courts or school
Squad swimming: Cowra Aquatic Club - $2.00 or season ticket number Touch Footy & Skills Development: River Park - no cost Walking for Fun & Fitness: Cowra surrounds - no cost Sport money needs to be paid to the office on or before Friday mornings.
Shavaughn Duncan PE/Sport
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Learning to swim is great fun with Sport and Recreation’s Swim and Survive Program.
Lessons are a great opportunity to reinforce skills already learnt.
Classes are multiple grades across preschool and school age categories.
Classes are delivered by nationally qualified instructors and normally run for eight or nine consecutive weekdays.
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
2017 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS OPEN: 20-23 January 2017: Twin share - Rod Laver Seats - $985.00
DANIEL O’DONNELL: 20 March 2017: Canberra: Expressions of interest
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