Cowra Public School Newsletter Trm 2 Wk 1
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and verse is seen as another of the great
opportunities that are provided here at
the school. The students will be in
readiness for the performances and we
are sure the practice will definitely show.
Yesterday the school commenced the
annual bus talks provided by Mr Pat
Charnock from Cowra Bus Services
giving instruction to the children on safe
practice whilst travelling on the bus. We
thank Mr Charnock for his time in
providing this services to the school.
The school flew our flags at half mast on
Wednesday in recognition of the loss of
Stephanie Scott. Miss Scott grew up in
Canowindra and has strong ties with the
area. She will be sadly missed.
Parents of Year 3 and 4 children are
encouraged to move with haste to
indicate if their child will be attending
the Stage 2 excursion to the Blue
Mountains. Having been on this
excursion I can strongly recommend the
value and worth of the activities the
students participate in during the
excursion and the enjoyment that the
children have. A note was sent home
from the school this week and all parents
must indicate by next Friday at the
latest.
This Term our school will be moving into
winter sports and as such, please ensure
that your children wear warm clothing
on sports days. As strong and tough as
many of our boys feel they might be, we
don’t want children catching a cold
simply because they didn’t have
enough clothes on. Further to this, can I
strongly encourage all parents to label
their child’s clothing. I appreciate that
jumpers are expensive but without a
name they are easily misplaced or
picked up by mistake.
This week Mrs Cole took delivery of a
new electronic display board and over
the next few weeks she will be
introducing the students to the new
technology. Also the school has secured
(with the strong support of the P&C)
Dear Parents
Welcome back to a very cold start to
Term 2. With what could only be
described as a blast of winter the term has
started exceptionally well with all students
returning ready to jump straight back into
learning and fun. Our children look great
in the winter uniform and well done to all
of our mums and dads for having the
children so well presented.
Firstly I would like to share the wonderful
news that Miss James has had a baby boy
named Harry during the holiday break.
Congratulations to Miss James and her
partner on the arrival of their son. We
welcome to the school Mr Chris Myles
who will be replacing Miss James in the
library. Mr Myles has a wealth of
experience in schools and is not only a
trained librarian but also very capable in IT
and is a trained music teacher.
This term the school will be involved in the
NAPLAN assessment process with children
in Years 3 and 5 completing a number of
exams in Week 4. These tests are sat by all
children across the country and are used
as indicators on how the students are
progressing in school.
Also during the term the Cowra Public
School children will be involved in the
Cowra Eisteddfod. This wonderful program
of events including dance, choir, band
NSW Department of Education and Communities
Cowra Public School
NEWS
23 April 2015 Term 2, Week 1
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
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
audio sound systems that are used by
the class teacher to enable all
children to hear teacher instructions
clearly. The new technologies being
introduced into our classrooms again
demonstrates our commitment to
providing our students the very best
resources available in promoting
educational success. We thank the
P&C for their support and the school
greatly appreciates their work. In
relation to the P&C, the scheduled
monthly meeting that was to be held
tonight has been pushed back to a
later date that will be advised.
Today Mr Murray took a group of boys
to the David Peachy Shield Gala day
to play Rugby League. In what was a
wonderful day of sport the boys all
performed well and Mr Murray was
very impressed with the sportsmanship
and support our players showed each
other on and off the field.
Next week the school will be holding
the first Adventure Day of the year as
the time slipped past too quickly in
Term 1. The children attending this
activity day have displayed excellent
attendance and outstanding work
ethic in Term 1.
Lastly I would like to again welcome
everyone back to another very busy
term.
Brad Tom
P & C
Meeting
Set down for tonight
(Thursday 23 April) has
been postponed until
further notice.
MEASLES
A case of measles has been reported
within the school community.
Parents need to be aware of symptoms,
especially if their child has not been
immunised.
Symptoms
Fever, tiredness, runny nose, cough and
sore red eyes for a few days followed by a
red blotchy rash that starts on the face
that starts of the face and spreads down
the body and lasts 4 to 7 days.
Exposure
About 10 to 12 days until first symptoms
and 14 days until rash develops.
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UNIVERSITY OF
NSW
COMPETITIONS Digital Technologies
Tuesday, 19 May
Science
Wednesday, 3 June
Writing
Monday 15 June
Spelling
Tuesday, 16 June
English
Tuesday, 28 July
Mathematics
Tuesday, 11 August
COMBINED (K-6)
ASSEMBLIES
The next Combined school assembly (K-
6) will be held on:
Thursday, 14 May at 2.00pm in the
auditorium.
Primary and Infants Aussies of the Month
will be presented at these assemblies
and Merit Certificates awarded.
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.
Everyone is welcome to come along to
any of these assemblies or singing
afternoons.
SCHOOL TERMS
FOR 2015
Term 1
Commenced Wednesday, 28 January
Concludes Thursday 2 April
Term 2
Commences Tuesday, 21 April
Concludes Friday, 26 June
Term 3
Commences Tuesday, 14 July
Concludes Friday, 18 September
Term 4
Commences Tuesday, 6 October
Concludes Wednesday, 16 December
for students
SCHOOL
CONTRIBUTION
Each year we ask parents to
make a contribution towards
their child’s education in the
form of a school fee.
Funds raised in this manner
are used to purchase
materials for classroom use.
It would be appreciated if this
contribution could be made
as soon as possible. However,
payment can be made in
instalments if required.
2015 School Fee: $40 per
child, with a family maximum
of $80.
$1 a week!
STAGE 3 PIE DRIVE
Stage 3 students are holding a Pie Drive
to assist with costs for their excursion to
Sydney this year. The excursion will take
place in Term 4 and more information
will be sent out early Term 4.
Depending on how much is raised, the
final amount for the excursion could be
revised.
A Pie Drive order form is attached to this
newsletter and as winter is fast
approaching this is an excellent
opportunity to stock your freezer with
mouth watering pies from Roberts
Bakery in Orange.
Orders for the pies need to be in by
Thursday, 14 May 2015 and the pies will
be delivered to school on Friday 22 May
2015.
There will be a prize for the most pies
sold by a student.
DUE NOW
School Fee: $40 per child, with a family
maximum of $80.
Band Fee Term 2: $20 a term
St 3 Pie Drive: orders close Thursday, 14
May and pies are delivered on Friday, 22
May.
St 2 Excursion to Blue Mountains: Cost
approx. $170.00. Money can be paid off
the excursion at any time.
STAGE 2 EXCURSION -
BLUE MOUNTAINS
MONDAY, 31 AUGUST &
TUESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER
2015
Planning is well under way for the Stage Two
overnight excursion to the Blue Mountains. This
excursion will take place on Monday, 31
August and Tuesday, 1 September. The
excursion involves travel by bus to Katoomba,
a Discovery Rangers Tour, a visit to the Blue
Mountains Cultural and World Heritage
Exhibition Centre, a walk to see the Three
Sisters, Scenic Cableway and Railway and a
visit to the Jenolan Caves on the way home to
Cowra. We will be staying overnight at the
YMCA in Katoomba.
The cost of the excursion will be approximately
$170.00 per student. The final cost will depend
upon the number of students who attend.
The excursion is open to all students in Years 3
and 4, however, any students who do not
show that they can be relied upon to act
safely and responsibly may be excluded from
the excursion.
As soon as costing has been finalised, a more
detailed note will be sent home with the
itinerary and payment plans.
Please complete the expression of interest slip
that was sent home last term showing whether
your child will or will not be participating in the
excursion, and return it to your child’s teacher
no later than Friday, 8 May.
Stage Two Teachers
Debbie Cobcroft
Albert Murray
Kathryn Macnamara
REMINDER ~ LUNCH ORDERS
If your child is ordering lunch, the orders needs to be into the
Canteen by 9.10am in the morning.
Children will not be permitted to order at 12.50pm. They will be
given a vegemite/cheese sandwich from the school freezer.
ANZAC CEREMONY AND MARCH REMEBERING 100 YEAR ANNIVERSAY OF GALLIPOLI
On Friday, 24 April the school will holding an Anzac
Service in the school auditorium at 11.45am.
Special guests include Mrs Margaret Clarke (RSL Sub-Branch)
and Mr Bill West (Cowra Mayor).
On Saturday, 25 April Cowra Public School will be involved in the
official Anzac Day march.
We encourage as many students as possible to be involved in
the march. Captains, Vice Captains, Prefects and all students
are invited to attend. Students and staff will be meeting at
10.20am at the Cowra RSL Club for the
laying of the wreaths before the
march down to the Cenotaph and the
ANZAC Day ceremony.
Students are to wear full school winter
uniform and met outside the Cowra RSL
Club.
AUSTRALIAN EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENSUS
FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
Playing the part in building a national picture of child health.
In early 2015, our school along with thousands of others across the country
will begin preparations for the third Australian Early Development Census
(AEDC).
The AECD measures five key areas of development in children during their
first year of full-time school to build a national picture of health and
wellbeing. Since 2009, the census results have helped communities, schools
and governments plan services and target support for children and families.
Teachers are trained to assess each child and answer questions. Children
don’t need to be present so no class time is missed, and parents/carers don’t need to supply schools with any new information for
the census. Teachers’ individual assessments are then analysed by the AEDC and reported as anonymous groups of children in the
final report.
Census results have helped communities to play new playgrounds and parental services; schools are seeing improved student
performance through new literacy programmes; and governments are using the results as evidence to develop better policies for
children.
Participation in the AEDC is voluntary. Parents/carers don’t need to take any action unless they choose not to include their children
in the census.
A note has gone home this week giving parent information about the AEDC. On the back of the note is a written opt-out option. If
you do not wish your child to participate in the survey, please fill out the form and return it to the school.
BOOK CLUB
The third issue of Ashton Scholastic Book Club for 2015 will
be home tomorrow.
Scholastic Book Clubs operates eight times a year. The closing
date for Issue 3 is Monday, 4 May 2015.
*** Please make cheques payable to Cowra Public School
STEWART HOUSE DAY
2015 DONATION
Stewart House provides public school children with a much
needed break in Sydney.
If you would like to make a donation, please insert a gold
coin in the envelope that was attached to last week’s news-
letter. The school office also has a few spare envelopes.
Please return the envelope (with the gold coin inserted) to
the school by Monday, 11 May (Week 4) 2015.
You could win a $4000 family holiday. To be eligible you
need to be a student in the NSW Public Education system. If
you would like further information, visit their web site:
www.stewarthouse.org.au
ADVENTURE CLUB DAY
Cowra Public School Adventure Club day for 2015 is Friday, 1
May. This club is designed to recognise the outstanding work
of children during the term and their strong attendance at
school. This is a reward program where a maximum of
fourteen students a term have a day full of adventure.
The group will be travelling with Mr Tom and a female
member of staff to Mt. Canobolas (Orange) by mini-bus on
Friday 1 May 2015, leaving the school at 7.00am. The children
will be completing several activities during the day including
climbing to the summit of Mt Towac and Pinnacle followed
by morning tea at Lake Canobolas. The group will then travel
to Borenore Caves where they will explore the main cave.
Following this the children will have lunch then travel through
to the base of Federal Falls (time permitting), then return to
school arriving at 3.00pm.
During the day the children will be walking, climbing and
may even get their feet wet. So, casual clothes that may get
dirty should be worn. Strong shoes (sneakers) a hat and
jumper are also required. Torches will be provided. Each
child must supply their own recess and lunch.
COMMUNITY
SPORT NEWS!
Primary sport for Term 2 will commence on Friday, 1 May and I
would like our students to take some time to consider their
options before they are asked to make their choices.
Sport during the winter months will be held in the afternoons
from 2.00 - 3.00pm.
The choices are as follows:
Netball at Col Stinson Oval. Travel by bus. Cost $2.00 pw
Skatepark at the Skatepark. Travel by bus. Cost $2.00 pw
Soccer at River Park. No cost
Golf at Cowra Golf Club. Travel by bus. Cost $8.00 pw
T-Ball at River Park. No cost
Skipping at school. No cost.
Shavuaghn Duncan
PE/Sport
SPORT
CPS CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
8 year boys 8 year girls
McKay Sullivan Nicola Anslow
Sasha Paki Niamh Webster
Aiden Lazanski Janet Cheng
Benson Sullivan Ella Kilby
Ryan Matijak Hallie Wolfenden
Jim Hazell Hannah McKay
Lucas Dalton Annaray Watson
10 Year boys 10 year girls
Jake Roberts Beryl Brown
Nikolai Paki Eliza Mulligan
Joshua Anslow Chloe Horne
Tallis Bell Kayla Hall
Ryan Boswell Krystal White
Trey Pollard Lucy Scammell
Mac Ingram Trinity Smith
Hayden Gailey Abbey Druery
11 year boys 11 year girls
Joel Edgerton Ella Meeuwisse
Mac Webster Krystal Moriarty
Myles Miller Paige Lowe-Tarbert
Brayden Harris Abby Wilson
Gary Cheng Jessica D’Elboux
Beau Field Maddison Forbes
Mitchell Graham Madison O’Brien
12/13 year boys 12/13 year boys
Glenn Saxby Madeleine Mulligan
Lewis McFarland Isabella Scammell
Ronan Gailey Courtney Wright
Nicholas Fisher Nashwa Bakini
Dylan Presnell Tess Roberts
Derwin Le Heidi Osborne
Cameron Fabian Jade Lanham
Zander McMahon
The first six placegetter in each age group will now represent
Cowra Public School at the District Cross Country.
The District Cross Country will be held on Friday, 22 July at
Canowindra. Travel to and from Canowindra will be by private
transport.
Permission notes will be sent home next week and more
information will be in next week’s newsletter.
Woodstock Memorial Show Inc.
Sunday 6th September 2015 To all children aged between 4 and 12 years.
Our 2015 show schedule needs a front cover and we are asking you to let your pens, pencils, brushes,
and art strokes
DESIGN THE COVER! Merry-go-rounds, clowns, dagwood dogs, fairy floss, face painting, horses, tractors, arts, crafts, cooking
or flowers whatever comes to mind………….. Terms and Conditions:
Entries to be designed on A4 or A5 paper in any medium. Please place name, address, phone
number and age on back of entry. Entries to be submitted by May 1 2015.
Please send addressed to:- Woodstock Memorial Show Inc.
608B Nargong Road, WOODSTOCK NSW. 2793. Entries will be put before Show Committee for
judging. Winning entries will be put to print on our 2015
Show Schedule cover. First Place $20 plus a Family Pass to the Show.
Second Place $15 and Third Place $10. Prizes sponsored by Fairfax Regional Media Group
– The Cowra Guardian.
PCYC COWRA
Junior Disco: There will be a Junior Disco for Kinder to Year 6 children this Friday, 24 April, running from 6pm to 8pm at PCYC’s Young Road building. Entry is $5.00 per person and there will be a sausage sizzle and canteen in operation. Music and lights provided by Laurie’s Disco. Supervision by PCYC Police, Staff and Volunteers.
Safer Drivers Course for Learner Drivers: A Safer Drivers Course will be running
at PCYC Cowra on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th May. This course consists of
two modules. The first is a 3 hour facilitated group discussion on how to
manage risks on the road, the second is a 2 hour in-vehicle coaching session
to develop low-risk driving strategies.
The must knows;
Course is limited to a maximum of 12 participants
Cost is $140 each participant
Participants must have completed 50 hours of actual on-road driving
experience
Participants who complete the course will receive 20 hours credit recorded in
their learner driver log book
Enrolment forms are available from PCYC Cowra
Course fee must be paid when booking
Junior Basketball: Junior Basketball will be running Wednesday afternoons
during term 2. This will consist of coaching sessions and games to develop
and improve the skills of the younger players. The cost for Junior Basketball
will be $35 per player for the full term up front or $5.00 per week pay as you
go.
Social Mixed Open Basketball: Plenty of interest has been shown in the new
Social Mixed Basketball competition due to start this term. Games will be
played on Monday nights with the first game commencing at 6pm. Finishing
times will depend on the number of teams nominated. There is still time to
organise your Mixed Basketball team so call in to PCYC’s Young Road
building and pick up a nomination form if you haven’t already done so. Cost
will be $5.00 per player per game.
Archery: Indoor Archery is on Monday afternoons with a session for beginners
and juniors commencing at 4pm, followed by a session for the adults and
more experienced shooters at 5pm. Cost for Archery is $6.00 per session. All
equipment is supplied however you are welcome to bring your own bow
along if you wish.
Laser Tag: Laser Tag will still be running on Wednesday afternoons from 5.30
to 6.30 with Mitchell White taking on the instructors role for the activity. Cost
for Wednesday Laser Tag is $5.00 per person each week. Weekend Laser Tag
parties are also available with Mohamed Sciberras running Laser Tag for the
parties. Please contact the club for pricing and bookings.
PCYC Membership: You must be a PCYC member to participate in any of the
PCYC activities. Annual membership is $5.00 for under 18’s and $10 for ages
18 and older.
COMMUNITY continued
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
ROCKY HORROR SHOW: Saturday, 16 May 2015, Lyric Theatre, Sydney - $195.00 LES MISERABLES: Saturday, 13 June 2015, Capitol Theatre, Sydney - $220.00
MATILDA: Saturday, 12 September 2015, Lyric Theatre, Sydney, $220.00
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”
COMMUNITY continued
Cowra Public School
SAFER DRIVER COURSE: Butch’s A1 Driving School is the coach for Module 2 of this course held at the RFS/SES shed on the Airport Rd Cowra. MARCH: Saturday, 7th @ 9.00am APRIL: Saturday, 11th @ 9.00am MAY: Saturday, 23rd @ 9.00am JUNE: Saturday, 27th @ 9.00am
1 April 20
PUPIL FREE DAY
Kathy Perez in Forbes all teaching
staff
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Students return
Uni NSW comps close
Yr 6 transition to High School
22
Bus talks
PSSA Girls’ Football trials-
Dubbo
23
Bus talks
Peachey/Richardson Shield
Gala Day
P & C Mtg -postponed
24
Anzac Ceremony
Neighbourhood Centre-Infants
performing
PSSA Netball—Orange
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AECG Mtg 2.00pm Mulyan P.S.
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Yr 6 transition to High School
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Prowise afternoon 2.00pm
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Infants Assembly 2.00pm
Primary Assembly 2.30pm
May 1
Term 2 Sport commences
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Yr 6 transition to High School
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Responsible Pet day Infants
Stewart House Day
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Yr 6 transition to High School
NAPLAN– Language & Writing
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NAPLAN– Reading
14
St 3 Pie Drive closes
Combined Assembly 2.00pm
Aussie of the Month
NAPLAN– Maths
15
Infants Choir Eisteddfod
Primary Choir Eisteddfod
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UNSW Computer
Yr 6 transition to High School
St 3 Verse Speaking Eisteddfod
20
E2-3 & H1-2 Eisteddfod
21
GRIP Leadership
P & C Mtg 6.00pm
22
St 3 Pie Drive delivered
District Cross Country
Canowindra
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26
CWA Public Speaking—Kinross
Wolaroi Orange
Yr 6 transition to High School
Dance Eisteddfod ??
27 28
Infants Assembly 2.00pm
Primary Assembly 2.30pm
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Back up day District Cross
Country
7 June 1
2
Yr 6 transition to High School
3
UNSW Science
Band performance
Eisteddfod
4
School Athletics Carnival
5
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY - Queen’s
Birthday
9
Yr 6 transition to High School
10
Regional Cross Country—
Guerie
Midsummer Madness (k-6)
11
Combined Assembly 2.00pm
Aussie of the Month
12
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UNSW Writing
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Uni NSW Spelling
Yr 6 transition to High School
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P & C Mtg 6.00pm
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Yr 6 transition to High School
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Infants Assembly 2.00pm
Primary Assembly 2.30pm
26 LAST DAY OF TERM
Term 2, 2015 Cowra Public School
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