CUDGEGONG VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL...Smith, Bellea Cowan, Matt Schofield, Imogen Martin, Lola Purcell, Seth Austin, Jardii Jones, Sebastian Kelly, Jack Levett, Jock Buckley, Aaron Battersby,

Date of Publication: 23rd July 2019

CUDGEGONG VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL

PART OF THE CUDGEGONG LEARNING COMMUNITY

47-65 Madeira Road, MUDGEE 2850 PHONE: (02) 6372 3466 FAX: (02) 6372 6314

SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.cudgegongv-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Michelle Neaverson-Smith

GENERAL NEWSLETTER – TERM 3 WEEK 1

From the Principal

SCHOOL CALENDAR July 24 Boys’ Touch Football Aug 1 Festival of Instrumental Music - Sydney Opera House 2 Jeans for Genes Day 9 Biennale - 5:30 to 7:30pm

Our Vision At CVPS we do our best by being responsible learners who are safe and

respectful.

Notes sent home last week: Biennale writing and photography competition, Biennale Family Food Order Form

Welcome back I would like to extend a warm welcome back to all of our families. I hope that you had a restful holiday and are ready for what is shaping up to be an exciting term. Over the break I hope you had an opportunity to work with your child/ren around setting some new learning goals for Semester 2. Your child’s Semester 1 report, coupled with your parent/teacher interview at the end of last term should have given you some support in identifying these. It’s always good to start a new term refreshed and ready to embrace the next challenge that is going to head your way! I would also like to welcome back Mrs Hogben who has returned from leave and thank Mr Wilson and Mrs Blamire who relieved in leadership positions in her absence last term. Learning Resources The Department of Education has recently updated its resources to support parents and carers. Educational resources for parents who want to help their children thrive at school can be found at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carers/learning-resources. On this site you will find resources from ABC Education, Raising Children Network and Learning Potential. ABC Education is funded by the Australian Government and is non-commercial. Support your children's education with engaging videos, games, competitions and other fun educational resources. Find entertaining programs, including videos that help explain the news to kids, or read thought-provoking articles about parenting and the latest education news. The Raising Children Network offers reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. The Learning Potential is an Australian Government website and app providing hundreds of articles on all aspects of your child’s learning and development, from the early years to the end of high school, with more articles added all the time.

Jeans for Genes Day This year Jeans for Genes day takes place Friday, 2nd August. CVPS will be supporting this worthy cause. To support this cause, children may choose to wear jeans to school on Friday, 2nd August. The children must wear either red sports shirt or green shirt and green jumper. The only part of the uniform to change is the wearing of jeans. If your child chooses to wear jeans they are asked to donate a gold coin to the Jeans for Genes appeal. Unfortunately, merchandise will not be available for purchase this year. Stage 3 Outdoor Learning Area

I am very happy to announce that the Stage 3 Outdoor Learning Area has finally been completed over the holidays and is now ready for use! This is a wonderful addition to our learning spaces, extending the opportunity to engage in collaborative learning for our students outside.

Cudgegong Valley Public School P&C

Uniform Shop

OPENING HOURS (During School Terms)

Tuesday Morning: 8.30am – 9.30am

Thursday Morning: 8.30am – 9.30am

Thursday Afternoon: 2.45pm – 3.30pm

Flexischools online ordering -

www.flexischools.com.au Orders will be processed within

3 days and can either be picked up from the Uniform

Shop during opening times or sent home with your

child.

School Bus Pass To apply for a school bus pass go to:

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/

Students of the Week

Fletcher Sibley, Jasmine Busbridge, Isaac Smith, Bellea Cowan, Matt Schofield, Imogen Martin, Lola Purcell, Seth Austin, Jardii Jones, Sebastian Kelly, Jack Levett, Jock Buckley, Aaron Battersby, Jessica Adam, Hunter Kirsch, Sharlee Collingwood, Lillian Downes, Taylor Meurer, Jayden Richey

Kinder, Years 1&2 - Presented 2:35pm Mon 29/7 Samuel Wojciechowski, Kobie Edwards, Sebastian Kelly Years 3-6 - Presented 12:00pm Wed 31/7 Oliver Wojciechowski, Bessie Nicholson, Jayden Cooke, Hunter Kirsch, Cooper Stoddart, Lily Fehon, Lila Foxall, Tori Hasler, Taylor Meurer, Jarrod Frost, Eve Boldiston, Abby Mackay, Olivia Martin, Blake Irwin

Gold Assembly - 12:00pm Tues 17 September 2019 Cooper Downes, Jarrod Frost, Madeline Azar, Lily Fehon

Red Certificates

Gold / Red Gold / Green Gold Certificates

Hockey Gala Day Report Twenty-five Year 3 and 4 students from CVPS attended a hockey gala day at Victoria Park in the last week of Term 2. The day was organised by NSW Hockey with the highlight being current Hockeyroo, Kate Hannah, demonstrating a range of hockey skills. Kate has had a number of serious injuries and she described how she had to overcome these setbacks to represent Australia. Students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of skill-based activities and at the end of the day received a hockey stick, ball and hat. All of the students had a great time and represented the school responsibly. Thanks Mr Armstrong

The importance of arriving on time The start of a new term is the best time to re-establish routines. Towards the end of last term the number of students arriving late to school had increased significantly. Arriving at school and class on time

ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day

helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine

gives students time to greet their friends before class

reduces classroom disruption. Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents. Is it time for you to look at your morning routine to ensure your children come to school on time? Michelle Neaverson-Smith Principal