Cowra Public School Newsletter Trm 2 Wk 1

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

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Bus talks

PSSA Girls’ Football trials-

Dubbo

23

Bus talks

Peachey/Richardson Shield

Gala Day

P & C Mtg -postponed

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Anzac Ceremony

Neighbourhood Centre-Infants

performing

PSSA Netball—Orange

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AECG Mtg 2.00pm Mulyan P.S.

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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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Responsible Pet day Infants

Stewart House Day

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NAPLAN– Language & Writing

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NAPLAN– Reading

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St 3 Pie Drive closes

Combined Assembly 2.00pm

Aussie of the Month

NAPLAN– Maths

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Infants Choir Eisteddfod

Primary Choir Eisteddfod

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UNSW Computer


St 3 Verse Speaking Eisteddfod

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E2-3 & H1-2 Eisteddfod

21

GRIP Leadership

P & C Mtg 6.00pm

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St 3 Pie Drive delivered

District Cross Country

Canowindra

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CWA Public Speaking—Kinross

Wolaroi Orange


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Back up day District Cross

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UNSW Science

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School Athletics Carnival

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY - Queen’s

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Regional Cross Country—

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Midsummer Madness (k-6)

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Combined Assembly 2.00pm

Aussie of the Month

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UNSW Writing

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Uni NSW Spelling


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P & C Mtg 6.00pm

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