Principal: Mrs Kris Pagett
Cowra-Carcoar Road, Cowra NSW 2794 6342 2172 M: 0458 422000 @ holmwood-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.holmwood-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Term 1 Week 6 – Week Ending 9th of March 2018
Week 6 Merit Awards went to: WESTERN REGION PSSA SWIMMING CARNIVAL Congratulations to Montanah O’Malveney, Eloise Newell, Charlize Light and Logan Mitchell who have been selected to represent Cowra District in the Peter Dobson Relay for P5 Schools at the Western Region PSSA Swimming Carnival to be held in Dubbo on Friday 16th of March.
5/6 – Grace Murphy 3/4 – Seth Crutch 1/2 – Shelby Cameron K – Mabel Zounis
WEEK 6 - POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR AWARDS went to:
GO HOLMWOOD!!!! STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Congratulations to our Term 1 Week 6 Students of the Week!
Hayley Cameron, Montanah O’Malveney, Charlotte Ward, Rachel Silver and Charlize Light
Logan Mitchell – 5/6, Ebony Mitchell – 3/4, Jack Billing – 1/2 and Tyler Harris - K
CITIZENSHIP AWARD – WEEK 6 TERM 1 RUBY LIGHT Ruby was chosen as our Week 6 Citizenship Award winner by Cheri. Ruby is in Year 2 and was chosen for being a kind, respectful, considerate and helpful student at all times. Congratulations Ruby!
Hockey Fields for a 10am start, or children may be dropped off at the Cowra Hockey Fields and be picked up at 2.30pm. If your child is not picked up from the Hockey Fields they will be walked to Cowra Public School to catch their buses home. A note was sent home with last week’s newsletter, please complete the note and hand in to the school office asap. Please note that YOUR CHILD MUST HAVE A MOUTHGUARD. If your child does not have a mouthguard Sports Power in Kendal Street has available the Shock Doctor mouthguards and the Opro mouthguards.
SWIMMING FOR SPORT READING AWARDS 25 Nights Reading Awards went to:
Braidan Ward, Charlotte Billing and Seth Crutch
3-WAY INTERVIEWS Last week we sent home your 3-Way Interview Time Sheets. If you have not already done so, please complete your preferred timeslot and return to the school office asap. Due to the number of students in each class, interviews will be held at 20 minute intervals. Where possible we shall try and arrange timeslots that follow for parents who have students in more than one class. Notes shall be sent home on Friday notifying families of their interview days and times. Thank you.
COMBINED SCHOOLS HOCKEY GALA DAY Our Year 3-6 students have been invited to attend a combined Cowra Schools Hockey Gala Day to be held on Friday 6th of April 2018. This involves ALL students in Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 and will be run similar to last year’s event. Children will mix with students from other Cowra Primary Schools and Small Schools in fun, skills based activities throughout the day, with games to follow in the afternoon. Students will be met by Ms Coralie Graham and Ms Natasha Webb at Cowra Public School at 9.00am and will walk over to the Cowra
Swimming for Sport has begun and will continue through until the end of Week 8 which will also be our Annual Swimathon day. The cost for swimming each week is just $2 per student for the bus trip into town and $2 per day for pool entry (Pool entry is free if your child has a Season Ticket). Students will need to be picked up from the pool at 2:50pm or will be walked up to Cowra Public by a staff member to catch buses at the end of the day. If Kinder parents wish to come a little earlier to assist their child with changing back into dry clothes, you are more than welcome – please be at the pool at 2:45pm. WHAT TO BRING FOR SWIMMING – PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME. Swimmers Towel Goggles (if required) Sunscreen Rash Shirt Plastic bag for wet swimmers
HARMONY DAY
This year our school will again be taking part in “Harmony Day” celebrations. Harmony Day is about sharing our cultural heritage and promoting inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. At Holmwood School we will be celebrating Harmony Day by: Coming to school dressed in ORANGE (THE “OFFICIAL” Harmony Day colour) – if you don’t have orange clothing – pink, red or yellow are all OK! Cooking a fabulous Nepalese cultural feast for lunch.
Sharing a meal together in celebration of our cultural diversity. Details of our menu etc will be in next week’s newsletter. If parents would like to assist with cooking activities in any class, a helpers note will also be sent out with next week’s newsletter – remember the more the merrier!! Also attached to next week’s newsletter will be the Harmony Day Lunch Order Form.
Calendar
MOVING FROM YEAR 6 INTO YEAR 7 IN 2019 IN A NSW GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL
Fri 16 March
An Expression of Interest Form for Year 6 students who are moving into Year 7 in 2019 was sent home to Year 6 parents. It would be appreciated if parents and caregivers could have this form completed and returned to the school office asap.
SCHOOL PHOTOS Attached to last week’s newsletter was a school photo information sheet, your family package order form and your online ordering information sheet. Please read this information carefully and bring your order in on photo day and give it to Mr & Mrs Dykes. School Photos will be taken first thing on FRIDAY 23RD MARCH. If your child has the new formal uniform it would be appreciated if they could wear it to school on the day. We will be having swimming for sport that day and your child will then only need to bring their swimming gear so there is no need for the sport uniform. If your child does not have the new formal uniform please ensure they are in the full school uniform of red polo shirt, and black shorts or skorts and black shoes. Please note black shoes are part of the sports uniform. If you are purchasing new joggers please ensure they are black. Thank you.
SCHOOL FEES Voluntary School Fees are an essential source of funds for our school. The cost of school fees is $35.00 per child, which we have chosen to remain the same as last year. It would be appreciated if parents and caregivers could arrange for school fees to be paid to the Office as soon as possible. Thank you.
CHANGES TO SCRIPTURE Just a reminder that our new Scripture arrangements are a half an hour lesson EVERY FRIDAY from 9:30am until 10:00am.
Term 1 Week 6 th
Thur 8 Mar
Ms Whitty & Mrs Graham – Prof Development Dubbo – Mrs Kiely in Mrs Pagett - Principal’s Network Meeting - Orange Mrs Nottingham in Bunnings visit 1pm
Term 1 Week 7 WSSA Swimming Scripture Swimming for Sport
Term 1 Week 8 st
Wed 21 March rd Fri 23 March
Harmony Day SCHOOL PHOTO DAY Scripture Swimming for Sport
Kind Regards, Kris Pagett Principal
Attachments
P&C Friday Meal Deal order form Monday Cheese Toastie order form Wednesday Sausage Sandwich order form
STUDENT BANKING Student Banking has commenced at Holmwood School with St George Bank. If your child is participating in Student Banking please ensure their bank books are handed in to the school office by Monday each week. If your child has not completed the forms to commence student banking please call into St George Bank and the staff will assist you.
FRIDAY P&C MEAL DEAL Once again tomorrow, Friday, our wonderful P&C ladies are offering our students a special meal deal. This week’s meal deal consists of a Pizza Slice, Jelly Cup and a Bottle of Water all for $5.00. Please ensure you have your order in to the school office by Friday (tomorrow) morning.
P&C MEETING The next Holmwood P&C meeting will be held on Thursday 15th of March commencing at 7pm at the Cowra Services Club. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend as this keeps them informed as to what is happening at their child’s school and also gives them the opportunity to share any ideas they
may have. We look forward to seeing you there for an enjoyable and informative meeting. Kind Regards Natalie Crutch – President Naomi Lawler – Vice President Kelly Murphy – Secretary Jocelyn Billing – Treasurer
WEEK 6 HIGHLIGHTS