Cowra Public School NEWS
8 December 2016
Term 4, Week 9
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT P&C
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Fete Meeting Set down for tonight has been POSTPONED
IMPORTANT DATES Last Day for students Friday, 16 December 2016 Year 1 - 6 students return on Monday, 30 January 2017 Kindergarten students return on Tuesday, 31 January 2017
FOR YOUR DIARY DECEMBER
As we wind down to the end of the school year, staff and students are busy preparing for presentation day, class parties, graduation and the distribution of student reports. While this causes some disruptions to normal school routines, students are reminded that our school PBL focus areas of being on task, being respectful and being safe still apply. This week I have had the opportunity to wander through many of our classrooms and have been delighted to see students on task and engaging in a wide variety of activities! I am pleased to announce that three of our staff members have been successful in their applications for promotion through a program which will run next year called “Early Action for Success”. Congratulations to Mrs Amelia Eldridge who has been appointed as Deputy Principal – Instructional Leader at Cowra Public School; to Ms Raelene Beecher who has been appointed as Deputy Principal – Instructional Leader at Mulyan Public School and to Mrs Karen Garling who has been appointed as Deputy Principal – Instructional Leader at Kelso Public School. All three schools will benefit enormously from Millie, Raelene and Karen’s experience and expertise as they work with the K-2 teachers and students in both schools. Mrs Adrienne Jones has also been appointed as Deputy Principal – Instructional Leader at Cowra Public School on a part-time basis (one day per week) and will join the school next year. In addition to these promotions, I am also pleased to advise that Mrs Natalia Williams has taken up a permanent position as School Counsellor based at Cowra Public School and Miss Amy Irvine will join our school as a permanently appointed classroom teacher from 2017. We warmly welcome all new staff members and hope that they enjoy their time at Cowra Public School. Just a reminder that school surveys, which were distributed with last week’s Newsletter and repeated on this weeks one as well, are due back to the school office by tomorrow (Friday 8th December). Thank you to those families who have already completed and returned these to school.
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Year 5 Farewell to Year 6
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Minor Primary Assembly 9.30am
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Major Primary Assembly 11.30am Infants 9.30am
Tonight our Year 6’s will celebrate the end of their primary school years with a social that will be held in the school auditorium from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Thank you to the Stage 3 teachers who have organised this special event and to Mrs Ann D’Elboux for the amazing Graduation Cake! I hope that all students enjoy the night and the opportunity to spend time with their classmates and teachers during their last few days as Primary School students.
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Class Parties
Have a great week…
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Year 6 Graduation
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LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
Kind Regards, Jenny Lewis
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours:
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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PRIMARY ASSEMBLY AWARDS The following students received their awards at last week’s Combined Assembly. PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS:
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
Tameeka Murray, Zander De Wet, Zara Wright, Mikey Francis, Dean Cartwright, Malachi Simpson-Murray, Ezekiel Carter, Jaz Dunlop, Kiaya Blackmore, Nicholas Hall, Sean Cox-Coffee, Tahlee-Pearl Beckett, Jack Arundale, Lavinus Howarth, Eliza Mulligan, Krystal Moriairty, Hunter Reid, Zane Atkinson-Vance, Jessica Graham, Mac Webster, Shakiyah Howarth, Madison Forbes, Trinity Smith, Trey Pollard, Molly Burbidge, Tobi Casey, Hollie Baker, Towen Schick.
INFANTS MERIT AWARDS: Eli Stopps-Gillouakis, Nerida Reid-Newton, Joannah StoppsGiallourakis, Matilda Oborn, Indiana Pound-McGuiness, Jack Hazell, Thomas Dening, Jason Forbes, Lexie Ryan, Charlie Clarke, Shaylea McKeown, Joshua Morrison, Tahne Egan, Blair Binder, Steven Coffey-Beale, Ruby Smith, Toby Roylance, Star Nelligan, Cohan O’Brien-Johnston, Ian Daines, Abbie RileyCoghlan, Danny Quinn, Kyle Stone, Toby Morrison, Amber –Lee McKeown. Community Service Awards Keavy Dromgold, Tom Casey, Jason Forbes, Seth Friend, Shaylea McKeown, Jorja Reid, Hayleigh Gaffney, Crystal Cheng, Thomas Ingram-Smith, Toby Morrison, Harrison PoundMcGuiness, Annaleise Hall, Clayton Duclos, Abbigail Curtis, Star Nelligan, Isabelle Rowan, Ruby Smith, Tegan Shaw, Matthew Coleman, Mathias Pemberton, Aiden Gaffney, Jock Casey, Cohan O’Brien-Johnstone, Charlie Sturgiss, Tameeka Murray, Sarah Buckley, Towen Schick, Jazmyn-Lee Gordon, Ryder Hughes Van Asten.
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.
IMPORTANT BAND NEWS!!! Both Junior and Senior Bands have been practising hard in preparation for their performance NEXT Wednesday at both Infants and Primary Award Assemblies. There are several important things to remember.
Year 6 students will receive their
GRADUATION CERTIFICATES
at an assembly on Friday, 16 December at 2.45pm
All band members MUST bring their instruments next Monday and Wednesday. Band members will perform in full school uniform unless they are in a dance item. ALL school instruments are to be returned to Mrs Wright in the music room following the Primary Award Ceremony for stocktake. Band members are requested to wear a Christmas hat for the Infants Assembly.
Mary-Ann Wright Music Teacher
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AUSSIE OF THE MONTH ~ DECEMBER
Krystal Moriarty ~ Primary
Abbigail Curtis ~ Infants
Krystal is pictured with her mother and father
Abbigail is pictured with her grandmother, brother, Principal, Mrs Jenny Lewis and the presenter, Marguerite Walmsley representing Cowra Community Chest
Krystal received her award for being a happy, trustworthy and unassuming student who accepts responsibility well, excels in the playground and is respected by her peers and faculty. She often performs random acts of kindness, and is a positive role model in and out of the classroom. Krystal remains on task and is an active learner throughout the entire school day. She adheres to the PBL values, is always immaculately dressed in correct school uniform. Krystal is proud to represent Cowra Public School and she is a valued member of H3.
YEAR 5 FAREWELL TO YEAR 6 Date: TONIGHT THURSDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2016 Time:
6.30 - 7.00pm Finger food supper 7.00 - 8.00pm Social/bushdancing 8.00 - 8.30pm Formal Ceremony in Auditorium Dress: Smart casual Cost: Year 5 only: farewell cake.
$2.00 towards the cost of the
Year 5 students are each to bring a small plate of finger food, ready to eat. Chips, drinks and lollies will be supplied, so please don’t bring them along. Suggestions for food are: Sandwiches; fruit platter/ skewers; salad platter; cold meat (includes chicken); sausage rolls/mini pies/mini quiches/mini pizzas; cocktail frankfurts. Children are not to arrive before 6.30pm and we ask that you are punctual in collecting your child at 8.30pm from the auditorium. If your child is travelling home with someone other than their parent, a note will be required.
Abbigail received her award for being a quiet achiever who quietly gives one hundred percent effort all day every day and is very caring, extremely thoughtful and helpful. Abbigail is always on task and enthusiastically participates in everything she does. She has outstanding manners and always shows respect for her family, school, friends and teachers. Abbigail always wears her uniform with pride.
ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT At this time of the year we are beginning to write our Annual School Report. As part of this process we need to evaluate aspects of our school policies and practices. This year we will be evaluating the areas of “Satisfaction” and “Science”. Attached are two surveys which we would appreciate you completing and returning to the school by Friday 9th December 2016. Your child will be asked to place your surveys in the collection box located in the Office, so that all surveys remain anonymous. Jenny Lewis Principal
COWRA CHRISTMAS STREET FESTIVAL Cowra Public School Primary Choir is joining in the combined choir for the Cowra Christmas Street Festival on Friday, 16 December. Choir members are required to be in full school summer uniform but are encouraged to accessorise with a Christmas hat or antlers, bells etc. I look forward to seeing you on Friday, 16 December at 5.30pm in Kendal Street. Mrs Gay Hilton Choir Master
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INFANTS CLASS PARTIES & SOCIAL
SALVATION ARMY COLLECTION
DATE: THURSDAY, 15 DECEMBER
LAST DAY TOMORROW
Infants classes will party in their classrooms from 12.00 noon 1.00pm.
Students (K-6) have been collecting donations over the last 10 days. Classes will compete for one special, mystery prize.
Santa will make a surprise visit during this time. A social will be held in the school auditorium from 2.00pm 3.00pm.
Donations of: * tinned fruit * tinned vegetables * cereal * potato chips * biscuits * jellies * lollies * Christmas cakes * puddings * coffee * sugar * cordial etc.
Children may wear party clothes - please remember a hat. Children are asked to bring a plate of food to share. Please be mindful of allergies (especially peanuts). If your child has any allergies please contact your child’s class teacher.
Party items such as serviettes, bon-bons, balloons or decorations would be appreciated also.
Some suggestions: Fairy bread Sandwiches Fruit platter Fruit skewers Salad platter Cold meat (includes chicken) Chips Dip and biscuits
Please check all use by dates on goods donated. Please do not send perishable items. Thank you in anticipation.
STAGE 3 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Thursday, 15 December 2016
STAGE 2 - CHRISTMAS PARTY
Pupils in Stage 3 will be having their class party at the Cowra Aquatic Centre on Thursday, 15 December 2016 from 10.30am - 3.00pm.
WHEN Thursday, 15 December 2016 from 11:00am until approximately 2:30pm
Cost per child will be $2.00 or a season ticket. This will be collected by the class teacher on the day (please try to have the exact money). Students need to bring plenty of drinks and a small amount of healthy food to share (nothing with peanuts or peanut flavouring due to allergies). Please include a paper plate to put it on and slice up food if it needs to be in small pieces. Children should wear casual clothes and bring their swimming gear, a hat, t-shirt, sunscreen (no zinc cream).
WHERE: Cowra Public School MORNING TEA: Bring your own party food. LUNCH: Bring your own OR purchase McDonald's (a note will be sent home with choices). ACTIVITIES: Water activities (students will need to bring their costumes, towel and rubber thongs or waterproof shoes) Sporting equipment will be provided, however, you may bring your own.
Swimming organisation Guidelines for swimming, as set out by the Department of Education and Training, will be followed. The in-pool schedule will be as follows. 1.
All pupils swimming ability will be tested in waste-deep water under close supervision. 2. Pupils will be grouped as follows. Proficient swimmers who can participate in deep water activities will wear A BLUE WRIST BAND. Weak swimmers and non proficient swimmers who can participate in shallow water activities will wear A YELLOW WRIST BAND 3. Pupils will then participate in structured swimming activities based on their swimming ability. Student supervision exceed 1 : 20. STAGE 3 TEACHERS
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COMPULSORY: Hat Sunscreen Waterproof shoes or rubber thongs Casual clothes - no bare shoulders Drinks, water bottle The permission note and McDonald’s note will be sent home next week and must be returned to their class teacher by Friday, 9 December with the correct amount of money for McDonald’s if ordering. There will be no change given.
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SPORT FRIDAY SPORT TERM 4 Tomorrow is the last day for Primary Sport. All the children have enjoyed their chosen sport and look forward to sport again next year. 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
COWRA SQUASH The next Cowra Squash competition starts the week of 7th February 2017. A grading night for new players is on Wednesday 25th January from 6pm at the Cowra Services Club. Cost per competition is only $20 for juniors. If you have any questions please call Nicky Savage on 0417 423 219. Free coaching is run from 5.30pm every Monday by Pat Charnock. For more information please call Pat on 0427 421 021.
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You may also like to come to our Christmas Day Service commencing at 9.00am at 2 Bourke Street
When: 25 December 12.30pm for 1.00pm start Where: 2 Bourke Street Cowra Baptist Church
This event is a gift to our community from Cowra Baptist Church and we are thankful for the support of local businesses and our local sister churches that have assisted us. We trust that you have a great Christmas and like the wise men, go out of your way to meet Jesus for yourself.
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: $180.00
ELVIS: Friday, 2 June, 2017: ICC Theatre, Darling Harbour: Expressions of interest.
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”
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