Principal- Tania Gilchrist

Macquarie St, Coopernook, NSW 2426 Website: www.cooopenook-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 6556 3162 Fax: 6556 3367 Email: coopernook-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Issue 33 Term 4 Week 2 Thursday 20th Oct 2016

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Well we certainly are having a busy and exciting week.

On Monday we had a visit from BOSTES (Board of

Studies Teaching & Educational Standards). They were

conferencing with our teachers & students in regards to

our teaching and learning during last terms trial of

STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics)

units in every class. In K/1/2 it was Dinousaurs, in 2/3/4

it was Space and in 5/6 we did A-Maze-Ing which

involved robotics. The feedback from BOSTES was

extremely positive. The visiting representative praised

the school for the excellent work all teachers had done

in executing these trial units. The feedback the teachers

and students gave to BOSTES will be used to ‘tweak’

these programs before they are released next year for

all schools to teach.

If your child is in Kindergarten year 1 or 2 then they also

enjoyed a visit from Whizzy the Waterdrop who

reinforced messages about water conservation to our

young students.

Tomorrow we have the Rural Fire

Service coming to educate us about the

bushfire season ahead.

Our Kidpreneurs continue to be humbled by the

interest in their win and the generosity of so many

people. We have this week featured on Prime News two

nights in a row. We also have 2 radio interviews lined

up and yesterday the Manning River Times came to talk

with the winners. Within 48 hours of being told we won

we had $400 in cash donations towards helping these

children make the journey to Melbourne. Then on

Monday afternoon the Manning Valley Chamber of

Commerce rang offering to support new and young

business people in the Manning by paying the $1200 for

the children’s airfares. This has been an amazing gift

and means that we can utilise the $400 generously

donated by members of the public towards funding

taxis and meals. Thank you to everyone who has been

so kind.

Mrs Stewart is currently on extended leave due to her

mother being very ill in hospital. Mrs Stewart has been

travelling back and forwards to Newcastle to be with

her. We are in constant contact with Mrs Stewart and

she is missing all of the children here at school. Our best

wishes are with Mrs Stewart and her family and we look

forward to her return as soon as she is able.

This week we welcome 3 new students. Taison in K/1,

Trinity in 2/3/4 and Jermaine in 5/6. Our new friends

have settled in well and are enjoying school life here at

Coopernook.

Jermaine, Taison and Trinity Power, welcome to CPS

Yours In Education

Tania Gilchrist

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Issue 33 Term 4 Week 2 Thursday 20th Oct 2016

Our award winning Kidpreneurs Shawn Drury, Ty

Wallace, Kaios Baker, Madie Gill, Bandy Baker and

William Harper

Prime News were here on Monday to interview the

Kidpreneurs!

Banking Day is Monday, thank you to all our banking

students who have opened accounts and are regularly

banking! The school receives a commission on every

deposit made

Safety Reminder

Can we please request that all parents refrain from doing “U turns”, or reversing at the front of the school both before and after school. Not only is it illegal due to the double lines, it is also very unsafe as there are still children crossing the road to come to school or meet up with their parents/carers in the afternoons.

Staff thank parents/carers for being so vigilant and supportive in escorting students across Macquarie Street when entering and exiting the school both before and after school.

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Issue 33 Term 4 Week 2 Thursday 20th Oct 2016

Don’t forget the market/car boot sale on Sat 29th

October. Sites are still available. Please contact Louise if

you would like to make a booking. (0407560001) We

are also seeking people to help on the day, if you are

available please contact Louise as well thanks.

We are seeking donations of cakes & slices for a

cake stall which will be held at the

Carboot/Market Day. These can be left at the

office on Friday the 28th or given to a P&C Rep.

Next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 9th Nov at

3.10 pm in the multi-purpose room. All welcome

Thanks

Louise

School Assemblies will be held each fortnight throughout 2016 in the Year 3-4 classroom commencing at 2.15pm. Our next assembly is tomorrow Friday 21st Oct at 2.15pm Be There !

Milo Cricket Gala Day

The Milo Cricket Gala Day has been rescheduled to

Week 4 but unfortunately due to our Swimming

school commitment we will be unable to attend.

The $2 cost will be refunded next week.

Grasshopper News

Coopernook Grasshoppers have been busy planting

corn in their garden this week. They have also been

harvesting beetroot and broccoli and selling it to the

staff. They also have some heritage cherry tomatoes to

plant thanks to Mr Emerton. This money will go towards

their end-of-year Christmas party.

They also put together a lovely looking bird feeder and

this item is going to be varnished next week before

being sent home.

Next week sees our little group doing some cooking.

They will be making some mini-pizzas

for their lunch, so parents whose

children are involved in this group

that’s just a little reminder not to pack

too much food next Tuesday 25th

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Issue 33 Term 4 Week 2 Thursday 20th Oct 2016

Upcoming Dates

Term 4 Week 2 Frid 21st RFS visit with Fire truck Sat 29th P&C Car Boot sale Week 4 Mon 31st School swimming scheme

starts for 10 days

November Week 6 Mon 14th Kinder orientation begins 11.30-1.30 December Week 10 Wed 14th School Presentation

evening At Coopernook Hall

Enjoying a beautiful Spring Recess with

Miss Orr!

With help of a generous donation from our P&C

Association, voluntary driving of the bus by Don

Trotter, student fundraising and the receipt of

voluntary contributions, we are now very fortunate to

be able to offer an Intensive Swimming Program,

booked for weeks 4 and 5, at a total cost of only $31

per child. This will cover both the bus hire and pool

entry fee for the whole 10 days!

Date: Monday, October 31st to Friday, November 11th, 2016

Total Cost: $31

Venue: Manning Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Taree

Time: Leaving at 12:00 pm and arriving back at

approximately 2:00 pm.

Travel will be by: Private bus

Clothing: Students will need appropriate swim wear to

change into

Supervision: Mrs Gilchrist, Miss Orr, Mr Clare, Mrs Wood,

Mrs Stewart, Mr Emerton

Notes and money to be returned

by: TOMORROW Friday, October 21st,

2016

Please Note:

Students will

need a towel,

they may wear

sandals or crocs

(NO THONGS),

and goggles

are

recommended.

Cundletown Preschool

& Long Day Care Centre

“Where education & care go hand in hand”

Children birth - 6 years. Open 7.15am – 6.15pm

Meeting all National Quality Standards

Qualified & Experienced Teachers & Educators

Early Years Learning Framework National Curriculum

Individual Educational Programs & Small Groupings

School readiness program.

Govt. fee subsidies (CCB) & (CCR).

2017 Enrolments Orientation Day Tuesday 8

th December 2016, 2.00pm