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Railway Parade, Cumnock NSW 2867
PH 02 6367 7207 FAX 02 6367 7404 EMAIL [email protected] WEB Cumnock-p.school.nsw.edu.au 1
ISSUE 64 Friday 22 November 2019
Term 4 – Week 6
What’s on?
Monday 25 November
Donna Riles—Music
Tuesday 26 November
Swimming & Water Safety
Program starts
Wednesday 27 November
Transition to Kindergarten
Parent Information Session
2pm
Friday 29 November
School Captain Speeches
Friday 29 November
Swimming for Sport
OSSA SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR
Cumnock students walked like Egyptians and danced Gangnam
Style at the OSSA School Spectacular over two days this week. It has
been an amazing production in the making and a logistical
nightmare for many of our parents, and we appreciate your
understanding and support. Ange Galbraith has been the driving
force for our dance choreography along with Kacie Herd and all our
parents who spent each evening with a makeup bag in hand.
CONRATULATIONS to all the OSSA schools for this production and to
our students for their awesome dance routines committed to
memory! Thanks again to Mrs Dwyer for her school and costume
organisation of this spectacular event!
Canteen Roster
Friday 22 November
Kacie Herd
Friday 29 November
Sam Gordon
Railway Parade, Cumnock NSW 2867
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SCHOOL CAPTAINS SPEECHES
Our Year 5 students will deliver their prepared speeches for Captaincy at the Special Assembly
starting at 9am on Friday 29th November in the school Library. We thank these students for their
dedication to lead our school in 2020 and wish each of them every success as they prepare to
address the school community. Thank you to those who have been supporting students to
prepare for this occasion and we look forward to your attendance at this special Assembly.
BREAKFAST MURAL TAKING SHAPE
Mrs Flick and Mrs Brodie have tackled the massive Breakfast
Mural Project this term and it is starting to look great! Thank you
to our senior students who have been helping complete the
detailed painting works of these breakfast characters designed
by our students. We are looking forward to the finished result in
preparation for our Presentation evening on 10th December.
CONGRATULATIONS MISS RIVERS
Miss Rivers was absolutely thrilled to receive notification of her Proficient Teacher accreditation
last week. Miss Rivers has worked extremely hard documenting, recording and completing the
necessary paperwork and we are proud of her achievement! Well done Miss Rivers!
BOTTLE COLLECTION AT THE GENERAL STORE
We would like to thank Peg and Paula Rudd from the Cumnock General Store for collecting
bottles and cans on our behalf to raise funds for the 2020 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion. All
recyclable bottles and cans delivered help to supplement the cost of the excursion next year for
each and every student. A massive $300 has already been raised from this worthwhile activity.
PLEASE SUPPORT our recycling efforts!!
WELL DONE MRS ALLCORN
We were delighted to receive notification that Mrs Allcorn was selected to commence the
Diploma in Leadership and Management course in partnership with the University of New
England over a two year period of study. There were a limited number of administrative
managers accepted across the state for this course. We appreciate the extra miles that our staff
undertake to build on their professional learning capabilities. Good luck and congratulations Mrs
Allcorn!
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
Our Year 6 leaders are to be congratulated on leading
this year’s school service to commemorate
Remembrance Day. The whole school gathered to
remember the fallen with poems, stories, the Ode of
Remembrance and at the conclusion of the
ceremony, stood in silence, as they reflected on those
who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars
and armed conflicts. Thank you to Mrs Hubbard for her
support and organisation for this moving service.
Railway Parade, Cumnock NSW 2867
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STEM RETURNS TO CUMNOCK
Students were literally blown away for our first foray into STEM classes which started this term! A
massive thanks to Mr West for organising the groups, preparing the STEM activities and
coordinating the event across the school. There were some very interesting aeronautical kites
assembled and modified as students were challenged to test and adapt their creations on one
of the windiest and dustiest days for the year. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Maths) aims to foster inquiring minds, logical reasoning and collaboration skills for students.
Congratulations Mr West for leading this program!
BUSH TO BEACH PRESENTATION
Beach to Bush is a FREE engaging, interactive presentation delivered by experienced and
enthusiastic lifesavers who are on the road visiting schools across rural and regional NSW. The aim
is to improve the beach safety knowledge and awareness among primary school students which
they can then pass onto their families when visiting the coast over the summer.
Be Sun Safe!
Whilst at the beach or outdoors, protect your skin in 5 ways:
Seek shade, especially during peak UV periods (10am-2pm or 11am-3pm during daylight saving).
Wear sun protective clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible, especially your
shoulders, arms and legs.
Apply SPF 30+ broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen 20 minutes before heading outdoors
and then reapply every 2 hours.
Wear a broad brimmed hat that protects the face, neck and ears.
Wear sunglasses that fit the face well and wrap around the sides of your face.
For more information on Sun Safety, visit the Cancer Institute NSW website - www.cancerinstitute.org.au
Surf Life Saving NSW thanks Clubs NSW and Cancer Institute NSW for their ongoing support which
makes this program possible. Thank you Kim and James for your valuable and timely presentation
and for travelling from Newcastle and Port Macquarie to share your insights with us.
Railway Parade, Cumnock NSW 2867
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CONGRATULATIONS MRS DONNA RILES
Recently, I received a lovely email from Mrs Donna Riles to notify
our school community of her new role as Director with the Orange
Regional Conservatorium. Over the years, Mrs Riles has made
outstanding contributions to our musical and singing programs at
Cumnock Public. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and passion have
been an inspiration to us all and the children, along with the
staff, have thoroughly enjoyed the experiences. We hope to
continue working with the staff of ORC in the future to deepen,
expand and develop high quality music programs in our school
and wish Mrs Riles every success in her new role.
“I am deeply grateful for the relationship I have had with you, your
students, families, staff and wider community over the years I have conducted the program at
Cumnock Public School. The elation I experience each week when greeted at the gate with
‘Hello Mrs Riles’, speaks volumes about the culture of your school, staff and the joy music brings
to the lives of your students. I hope to be able to work with you from time to time as I guide our
Schools Music Team and broaden our offering through workshops, free concerts and
performances by ORC staff, touring Australian artists, by liaising with you about Musica Viva tours,
PD’s, School programs and much more.
Thank you for the honour of teaching in your school.”
All the best Mrs Riles as you embark on your exciting new role leading the Orange Regional
Conservatorium.
JUNIOR CONTEMPORARY SCHOLARSHIP FOR RICHARD BALDWIN
Congratulations to Richard on the wonderful opportunity to study music at the Conservatorium in
2020 and thank you to Mrs Nelson who supported him with the application process.
‘On the 9th November I went to the Orange Regional Conservatorium to perform 2 songs on my
guitar which I had been practising for over 4 weeks. I came out of the audition smiling; knowing
that I had made a number of mistakes, however, I felt proud of myself and so were my parents.
The following week on our way to Sydney, Mum received an email to notify us that I was
successful for a scholarship to the Conservatorium in 2020. I was astonished and elated at the
same time and I really am grateful for the opportunity!’ Richard Baldwin
STOP PRESS!!!! KOALA CAKE STALL ON FRIDAY
Year 5 and 6 held a KOALA CAKE STALL today at recess and lunchtime to raise much needed
funds for the Port Macquarie Koala Sanctuary. Students have been researching the various fire
zones across the eastern seaboard and have been touched by the video footage of the work
by various organisations to support the koalas rescued from several fire grounds. Our donation
will go towards purchasing automatic drinking stations to help surviving wildlife stay hydrated
and to continue the important work to rescue the
koalas and restore their habitat. Well done senior
students!