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NSW Department of Education and Communities
Cowra Public School
NEWS
23 October 2014 Term 4, Week 3
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
FOR YOUR DIARY
October
24 ACT Junior Band
28 Yr 6 Transition
30 Kinder Orientation
November
3 NAIDOC Public Speaking
4 Yr 6 Transition
11 Beach to Bush Lifesaving
23 Advanced Life Photos close
24 Swim School begins
December
2 Infants Ballet
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
Mail: PO Box 285, Cowra
Phone: 6342 2400
Fax: 6341 1357
School Counsellor 6341 3078
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.cowra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
DEPT.HEALTH DENTAL CLINIC: 1300 552 208
Dear Parents
Another week seems to have passed in the
blink of an eye. Last Thursday the school
held the monthly P&C meeting with
discussion being held on the proposed 5/6
transition to high school in 2015. Parent
feedback is always welcomed at Cowra
Public School and after consultation the
school will be looking to only involve Year 6
in transition activities at this time. The P&C
will be holding a Movie Night later in the
term on Wednesday, 26 November.
Please highlight this date on your calendar
as it promises to be a great night. The P&C
will also be starting preparations towards
the planned School Fete that is scheduled
for March. If you would like to be part of
the Fete Committee please contact Mrs
Long at the school. This will be the major
event for 2015 and we welcome new
members to the P&C.
This week we have had several teachers
away from the school participating in
Professional Learning. We are delighted
that our Stage 1 teachers have completed
their accreditation in L3, which is an early
literacy program currently being run in both
Kindergarten and Year 1. Congratulations
to these ladies.
Kinder orientation is in full swing with the
third session on today and the children
starting to show signs of familiarisation
within the school. It is great to see the
enthusiasm from our tremendous staff
towards our new students which makes
this experience so worthwhile.
Today our girls’ League Tag team has
been competing in the gala day held in
Grenfell. We hope the girls had a great
day and thank the parent helpers for
assisting in the transport of children and
Mr Murray and Miss Milgate for
coaching the team.
Tomorrow senior sport will be held in the
morning and will be at this time until the
end of the year. This is to provide the
students with the best chance of
reducing the sun exposure that is
experienced in the later part of the day.
Tomorrow the school will be hosting the
ACT Junior Band at approx 2.30pm. The
school is once again looking forward to
seeing a visiting band of student
performers.
The Cowra Shire Council has sent a
recent information alert with details of
road changes in Vaux Street in the next
week. Please be aware traffic changes
are expected over a period of time at
the intersection of Vaux Street and
Macquarie Street.
Due to illness, Mr Lewis will be away from
the school for a period of time and Ms
CANTEEN SPECIALS FOR NEXT WEEK
Due to popular demand next Thursday and Friday the canteen will be making FRESH
PIZZAS again. Try a slice or two of our yummy Hawaiian or Bacon & Cheese Pizzas.
Pizza slice $2.00
Meal deal
(2 slices with bottle of water) $5.00
NO OTHER HOT FOOD AVAILABLE
Also try some our new delicious healthy snacks every day
Banana muffins $1.00
Deadly dipping sticks .50c
Fruit & Custard cups .50c
Pizza muffins $1.00
Parker will be leading L2. We would like
to extend our best wishes to Mr Lewis
and his family.
Enjoy the week.
Brad Tom
A D V A N C E D L I F E
PHOTOGRAPHY
FUND RAISER
The P & C is holding a family portrait
photography fundraiser in November.
Date: Sunday, 23 November 2014.
You will need to book a time and pay
a $15.00 booking fee to the school
before Sunday, 23 November to
secure a spot.
You receive 3 items for the $15.00.
A3 pencil sketch or 10 x 13”
family portrait
Key ring
Walled sized portrait.
Additional packs are available and
are outlined on the attached flyer. If
you have any queries please contact
the school.
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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.
Next Combined Assembly (K-6)
will be held next Thursday, 27
November at 2.00pm in the
school auditorium.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
End of Year Primary Minor
Assembly Monday, 8 December 2014 at 9.30am
End of Year Infants Major
Assembly Tuesday, 9 December at 9.30am
End of Year Primary Major
Assembly Tuesday, 9 December at 11.30am
Cowra Public School
OCTOBER AUSSIE OF THE MONTH
Infants - Bridie Smith
Bridie is pictured with her mother, sister, little
brother and the presenter Bejay representing
Cowra Neighbourhood Centre
Bridie received her award for being a
thoughtful, caring class member and friend
who shares her smiles with everyone. Bridie
works to a high standard in all areas. She takes
pride in her work and willingly shares her
expertise with her classmates. Bridie is an
excellent representative of Cowra Public
School and wears her uniform with pride.
PRIMARY ASSEMBLY
AWARDS
The following students received their
awards at last week’s Major Assembly.
PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS:
Hunter Reid, Joshua James, Benson Sullivan,
Alex Shaw, Brayden Harris, Jacob Cox-
Coffee, Shakiyah Howarth, Tom Coghlan,
Francesco Adattini, Myles Miller, Taylah
Boatwood, Clive Langton, Nashwa Bakini,
Blake Williams, Blake Muntz, Xander
McMahon, Ella Meeuwisse, Zoe Dunlop,
Madeleine Mulligan, John Horne, Lachlan
Stuhlfauth,
INFANTS MERIT AWARDS:
Kiana Murray, Athor Aborro, Jake Gorham,
Abbigial Curtis, Toby Croker, Alana Hill,
John Hill, Kiera Field, Roderick Le, Katie
Boatwood, Sam Smith, Jemima Scammell,
Madison Brown, Liam Saunders, Chloe
Muddle, Mitchell Murphy, Annaray Watson,
Montana Drage.
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
100 Gotcha Award:
Jacqueline Long, Lachlan Devlin,
Nakeya Ryan
75 Gotcha Award:
Zavier Ryan, Abbey Druery
INFANTS
120 Gotcha Award:
Sullivan McKay, Chloe Muddle
100 Gotcha Award:
Hope Booker
20 Gotcha Award:
Ruby Smith, Tia Hodgson, Mathew
McIntosh
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
MATHEMATICS TEST
Congratulations to the seventeen
students who took part in the
University of NSW Mathematics test.
One student received a High
Distinction Certificate, one student
received a Distinction, eight students
received Credit Certificates, one
student received a Merit Certificates
and six students received Participation
Certificates.
High Distinction Certificate
Archie Osborne (Yr 3)
Distinction Certificate
Jake Roberts (Yr 3)
Credit Certificates
Jacqueline Long (Yr 3)
Eliza Mulligan (Yr 3)
Madison Forbes (Yr 4)
Mac Webster (Yr 4)
Madeleine Mulligan (Yr 5)
Heidi Osborne (Yr 5)
Sean Smith (Yr 6)
Luke Wilson (Yr 6)
Merit Certificates
Lewis McFarland (Yr 5)
Participation Certificates
Lucy Scammell (Yr 3)
Elliott Blee (Yr 4)
Isabella Scammell (Yr 5)
Jade Milgate (Yr 5)
Ella Roberts (Yr 6)
Archie Osborne
received a High
Distinction in the
University of
NSW Maths test
STAGE 3 CANBERRA
EXCURSION
As the time draws closer the students
are getting excited about this excursion.
The excursion will occur: Wednesday,
10th December to Friday, 12th
December 2014 (Week 10).
Accommodation: will be at Camp
Cottermouth.
The cost will be $247 per student, this
was subsidised by the Stage 3 Pie Drive.
This includes ALL costs, except for lunch
on the first day. The itinerary for the
excursion will be sent home in the next
few weeks.
The excursion needs to be paid in full by
20th November.
Payment options:
1. Payment instalments remaining:
23 October $50 (today)
20 November $50
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YR 6 HUMAN SEXUALITY
COURSE
The school has implemented a Personal
Development Program for Year 6
students.
The course will run over three one-hour
sessions:
Tuesday, 21 October
Tuesday, 28 October
Tuesday, 24 November
The program includes nutrition, health,
safety, drug education, recreation, self
esteem and human sexuality.
During the lessons the year will be in one
co-educational group.
Parents are most welcome to attend any
or all of the sessions.
Notes have been sent home and these
need to be returned to school in order
for your child to participate.
No child can be included unless express
written permission is obtained.
SCHOOL BANKING
The Commonwealth Bank is running another amazing promotion to reward regular
saving.
To be in the running, students simply need to make a School Banking deposit between
20 October and 30 November 2014, regardless of the value. They will then be
automatically entered into the competition. The more times they deposit, the more
chances they have to win (up to a maximum of 6 entries).
Prizes:
40 X GoPro HER03 White Edition Cameras
150 x Slip ‘N Slide Double Wave Riders
ENROL NOW FOR 2015 - Kinder to Year 6 A school with unique learning opportunities.
Moving beyond the present by educating for the future.
Strong traditions reflecting community values.
For further information contact the school.
Phone: 6342 2400 or call into the office in Vaux Street.
PROVIDING EVERY CHILD WITH EVERY OPPORTUNITY, EVERY DAY.
Kinder Orientation
Orientation sessions will be held during
October for students commencing
Kindergarten in 2015.
Sessions will be held from
9.30-11.00am
Last Session: Thursday, 30 October
THE BRAVE
PROGRAM
The BRAVE Program is
an interactive, online
program for the
prevent i on and
treatment of childhood and adolescent
anxiety. The programs are free, and
provide ways for children and
teenagers to better cope with their
worries. There are also programs for
parents.
There are 2 programs, one for children
(aged 8-12 years) and one for parents.
Any child who worries about things will
find the program useful. Any parent
wanting to learn more about how to
help their child overcome worries can
also do the program. You can do the
program on your own, or together.
Check out the FAQs for more
information.
The BRAVE-ONLINE program was
developed by a team of researchers
who have over 15 years’ experience
working in the field of child anxiety.
Members include Dr Caroline Donovan
and Professor Susan Spence, from the
School of Psychology and Behavioural
Basis of Health at Griffith University, in
collaboration with Dr Sonja March at
The University of Southern Queensland,
Professor Justin Kenardy at The University
of Queensland and Dr Jane Coleman.
The Brave program is sponsored by
Beyond Blue, is supported by Uniquest
and is affiliated with the University of
Queensland, Griffith University and the
University of Southern Queensland.
For further information and registration:
https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/child-
program
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SPORT
P & C
PRIMARY SPORT ~ Now at 10.30am—11.10am
Friday sport for primary students will continue on from last term . Below is a reminder of the sports on offer. If your child plays either
Netball or goes to the Skate Park they need to pay $3.00 to the school office before school on Friday morning.
SPORTS ON OFFER VENUE / REQUIREMENTS WEEKLY
COST
Skating/Scootering Skate-park (limit of 25 students) own scooter/skateboard and helmet is
compulsory drink and sunscreen
$3 a week
Netball Col Stinson Park drink, hat and sunscreen $3 a week
Soccer School or Twigg Oval drink, hat and sunscreen (shin pads & mouth guard) No cost
Oz Tag/Touch Footy Holman Oval drink, hat, sunscreen No cost
Walking for Fitness Various venues close to school drink, hat and sunscreen No cost
Indoor Hockey At school drink, hat and sunscreen (limit of 24 students) No cost
NEW HEALTHY OPTIONS AT OUR CANTEEN ~
This term our canteen will be introducing some new products which are
fresh, healthy and yummy!
All of these products are made with high quality fresh ingredients. There
will be no hot food or salty snacks available for purchase on these days.
In Week 3, we will be having two special pizza days. Stay tuned to next
week’s newsletter for more details.
If you are not a regular of our canteen, why not try some of our new
products next week, and support your schools’ P & C Association which
raises money for many worthwhile projects in our school.
CANTEEN SPECIALS FOR NEXT WEEK
Due to popular demand next Thursday and Friday the canteen will be mak-
ing FRESH PIZZAS. Try a slice or two of our yummy Hawaiian or Bacon &
Cheese Pizza.
Pizza slice $2.00
Meal deal
(2 slices with bottle of water) $5.00 NO OTHER HOT FOOD AVAILABLE
Also try some our new delicious healthy snacks every day
Banana muffins $1.00
Deadly dipping sticks .50c
Fruit & Custard cups .50c
Pizza muffins $1.00
A D V A N C E D L I F E
PHOTOGRAPHY FUND RAISER
The P & C is holding a family portrait photography
fundraiser in November.
Date: Sunday, 23 November 2014.
You will need to book a time and pay a $15.00
booking fee to the school before Sunday, 23
November to secure a spot.
You receive 3 items for the $15.00.
A3 pencil sketch or 10 x 13” family portrait
Key ring
Walled sized portrait.
Additional packs are available and if you have any
queries or wish to book a time please contact the
school.
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 23 October $50.00 (today)
Thursday 20 November $50.00
Total cost: $272.00
GIRLS’ LEAGUE TAG
We wish the girls’ league tag team all the best today when they play
Grenfell Public School.
If one of the teams make the finals they could be a little late back to
school. Mr Murray will contact the school office and advise of arrival time
back to school.
Team:
Brooke Graham Crystal Holmes
Ella Meeuwisse Jade Milgate
Eliza Mulligan Madeleine Mulligan
Jayarna Pattinson-McGrath Natasha Planicka
Ella Roberts Isabella Scammell
Chloe Wolfenden
COMMUNITY Page 5
PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794 T/A Lic 2TA5695 Phone: 6342 1021 Fax: 6342 4597
Email: [email protected] 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”
Thank you to the following Premium Sponsors for
supporting our Bingo Night
Ray White Cowra
28C Kendal Street, Cowra Phone: 02 6341 1311
Email: [email protected] Website: www.raywhitecowra.com
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Cowra Golf Club
Mees Road
PO Box 62
Cowra, NSW, 2794 OFFICE Phone: (02) 6342 2299 Fax:(02) 6342 3881
E-mail: [email protected]
6 River Park Road Cowra NSW 2794
Telephone:02 6342 6401
Mobile:0418 482 438
Telephone: 6345 5826 or 6345 5803
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