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Cowra Public School
NEWS 22 August 2013 Term 3, Week 6 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
FOR YOUR DIARY
August
22 Disco Evening
5.00-6.30pm - Stage 1/Early Stage 1
6.30-8.00pm - Stages 2/3
23 Girls’ Soccer
30 Regional Athletics Carnival - Dubbo
September
4 Academic Decathlon - Orange
10 Cowra Show
11 Cowra Show
12 St 2 Excursion to Katoomba
13 St 2 Excursion to Katoomba
18 Rock Wall Climbing
19 Rock Wall Climbing
20 St 3 Social Skills Day
20 END OF TERM
Dear Parents
A fantastic day dawned last Friday and
with it the children of Cowra Public
School absolutely shone at the District
Athletics Carnival held in Cowra. Our
students represented the school through
outstanding effort and behaviour
throughout the day with 19 students
gaining selection to progress through to
the Regional finals to be held in Dubbo
on the 30th of August. Two students
gained age champions awards,
Matthew Booker for the senior boys and
Madeleine Mulligan for the junior girls.
Congratulations to these two students
and, all the students who represented
the school on the day. Thank you to Mrs
Duncan, Mrs Kelly and Mr Duncombe
for their assistance on the day.
We also congratulate our girls’ soccer
team who were successful in their
match (3-0) against Mulyan. Our girls
now compete against Millthorpe Public
School on Friday at 12.30pm (at Edgell
Park, Cowra). We wish them well in this
next round. Special thanks to Ms James
for an outstanding coaching job.
The school has also received the
University of New South Wales writing
exam results with a huge number of
students achieving not only
participation but also credits and even
a number of distinction certificates.
Heidi Osborne and Isabella Scammell
were awarded Distinctions for their
exams and we congratulate all students
who took part. Parents are encouraged
to have their child become involved in
ENROL NOW FOR 2014 - Kinder to Year 6 A school with unique learning opportunities.
Moving beyond the present by educating for the future.
Strong traditions reflecting community values.
For further information contact the school.
Phone: 6342 2400 or call into the office in Vaux Street.
PROVIDING EVERY CHILD WITH EVERY OPPORTUNITY, EVERY DAY.
Kinder Orientation
Thursday 10th October
Thursday 17th October
Thursday 24th October
Thursday 31st October
9:30 until 11:00am
the UNSW exam process as it provides a
wonderful opportunity for children to
participate in a formalised testing
procedure in a number of subject areas.
It has continued to be a busy week with
Mrs Day taking our Public Speaking
team, Brodie Graham and Rebecca
Lazarou, to Dubbo to compete in the
NAIDOC Public Speaking final. The
students performed exceptionally well
and are to be congratulated on their
debating skills. Mrs Day needs a huge
thank you for working with the students in
their preparation for the day.
On Wednesday the school celebrated
Book Week with the theme being Space.
Our library looks amazing and we
encourage all parents to have a look on
their next visit at our display promoting
book week. Many students took the
opportunity to dress as their favourite
book character and it was a real treat to
view the children during the parade.
Reading is so fundamental to a child’s
success and we place considerable
value on developing a love of reading in
children.
Today the school has held the Peer
Support Science day which has seen
students, from grades 2 to 6, working in
small groups, participating in a range of
science activities. These activities
promote discussion and provide junior
students with connection to older
children in a very friendly and nurturing
environment. It also enables the older
students with an opportunity to
demonstrate their leadership skills.
We are looking forward to tonight with
the scheduled P&C Disco commencing
at 5pm for Stage 1 and Early Stage 1
concluding at 6.15pm. The senior
students from grades 3 to 6 will then
attend between 6.30pm till 8pm. During
the course of the evening the canteen will
be operating providing drinks and sweets.
We encourage parents to place names in
jumpers, as several jumpers are always left
after the dance. The school is insisting that
no student leave the school auditorium by
themselves. This means that a parent must
come into one side of the auditorium,
collect their child and leave from the other
side. This allows the staff to monitor the
children and ensure no one is
unaccounted for.
From Monday, 26 August, Mrs Trisha Long
will be taking up the position of KW
teacher. Mrs White will be returning on
Monday, 16 September. We wish to
extend our thanks to Ms Hyde for her work
with KW. We wish Ms Hyde well in her time
at Holmwood Public School. We look
forward to seeing her back in the school
at a later date.
I have been attending the Primary
P r i nc i pa l confe rence betw een
Wednesday and Friday this week and will
report back on state education changes
in the newsletter next week.
Regards
Brad Tom
Disco
TONIGHT In the school Auditorium
Infants: 5.00 - 6.30pm
Primary: 6.30 - 8.00pm
Cost: $2.00 Entry
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PRIMARY AND INFANTS
ASSEMBLIES
PRIMARY: Primary Assemblies are held
every Wednesday at 2.30pm in the
auditorium.
INFANTS: Infants Assemblies are held every
Friday at 2.30pm in the auditorium.
The following students received their
awards at last week’s assembly.
PRIMARY: Djakai Reid, Wayne Taylor,
Lachlan Stuhlfauth, Lachlan Devlin, Abby
Wilson, Jessica D’Elboux, Cailin McKay,
Abbey Smith, Blake Thomas, Sarah Buckley,
Blake Graham, Cody McCartney, Logan
Leatherland, Mitchell Hatch, Chantelle
Gee, Izayah Carter, Chloe Nash, Nicola
Carter.
INFANTS: Sophie Green, Aaron Hall,
Kallum Miller, Sophie Saxby, Sabion
McKeown, Alex McFarland, Mark Horne,
Stephanie Dresser, Charlie Muddle,
Montana Drage, David Simms, Talisha
Field, Kasey Burton, Trey Pollard, Jake
Roberts, Thomas Coghlan, Eliza Mulligan,
Hayden Gailey.
STAGE 3 ACADEMY OF SPORT
NARRABEEN EXCURSION
Date: Monday, 18 November until
Friday, 22 November 2013.
Instalment payments are due:
Thursday 19 August $50.00
Thursday, 25 September $50.00
Thursday, 31 October $25.00
Full payment by Thursday, 31 October.
A part refund will be made on medical
grounds only.
STAGE 2 EXCURSION TO
BLUE MOUNTAINS
This excursion will take place on
Thursday, 12 and Friday, 13 September.
Accompanying teachers will be Mr Tom,
Mr Garlick, Mrs Ross, Mr Lewis and Ms
Parker .
Students need to be at school by
7.20pm as the bus will depart at 7.30am.
What to bring…
Please wear a t-shirt, sloppy joe, jeans or
track pants, socks, joggers, sunscreen
and hot on the bus.
Please take on the bus
A small backpack with a: Bottle of water
Wet weather jacket with hood
An activity for on the bus
Camera (optional)
Asthma puffer, if needed.
Packed lunch and drink (clearly
labelled) in a disposable bag. (all other
meals included). Pocket money ($5-$20) for souvenirs
Please pack Bath towel
Toiletries (brush, comb, toothpaste,
soap etc.)
Clothes
t-shirt
Sloppy joe
Socks and underwear
Track-pants or jeans
Extra track pants or shorts
Wet weather jacket/parka
Winter pyjamas
Old pillow case or plastic bag for dirty
clothes
Please label everything.
One small bag only, per student
NO MOBILE PHONES OR ELECTRONIC
GAMES TO BE TAKEN
MEDICATION NEEDS TO BE CLEARLY
LABELLED WITH NAME AND DOSES AND
TIMES REQUIRED. THIS NEEDS TO BE GIVEN
TO MRS MACNAMARA BEFORE
BOARDING THE BUS
CONTACTING
THE SCHOOL
Mail: PO Box 285, Cowra
Phone: 6342 2400
Fax: 6341 1357
School Counsellor: 6341 3078
Support Teachers for:
Vision/Hearing/Behaviour: 6342 4147
Dept.Health Dental Clinic:
1300 552 208
Internet Email address:
Internet WEB address:
http://www.cowra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
PBL AWARDS
The following students have gained sufficient
gotchas on the school’s PBL Program to receive
an achievement certificate. The students
received their certificate for being respectful, on
task and safe.
Quintuple Yellow Achievement (340)
PRIMARY: Heidi Osborne, Madeleine Mulligan
Triple Gold Achievement (320)
PRIMARY: Jessica Henderson
Quadruple Yellow Achievement (260)
PRIMARY: Tahlia Murray, Tahlia Ryan, Jade
Lanham
Triple Gold Achievement (240)
PRIMARY: Mitchell Hatch
Triple Silver Achievement (220)
PRIMARY: Lindsay Munro
Triple Blue Achievement (200)
PRIMARY: Abbey Smith, Dylan Miller
Double Gold Achievement (160)
PRIMARY: Chris Brown, Lacie McKeown, Paige
Lowe-Tarbert
Double Silver Achievement (140)
PRIMARY: Tatianna Hazell, Izabelle Kacarovski
Double Yellow Achievement (100)
PRIMARY: Kayla Hall, Michael Cutmore
Gold Achievement (80)
PRIMARY: Blake Graham, Joshua Oros
Blue Achievement (40)
INFANTS: Talara Munro
Yellow Achievement (20)
INFANTS: Ezekiel Carter
BOOK CLUB
Scholastic Book Club Issue 6 forms
were sent home last week.
The orders close TOMORROW, Friday,
23 August.
Please make cheques payable to
Cowra Public School.
DIGI ED -
ENGAGEMENT IN
LEARNING
Digi Ed is running a gifted and
talented weekend in Orange at
Orange East Public School on the
12th and 13th October 2013. This
weekend is known as ‘Mind
Challenge’ and was developed in
response to a need for gifted and
talented educational programs in
regional areas.
Courses include:
Mathemagic (K, 1 & 2)
Drama All Around (K-6)
Art Magic (K, 1 & 2)
Whales, Sharks & Dolphins (K, 1 & 2)
When in Rome (3,4)
Mad about Science (3,4)
Mechanical Creations (3,4)
Robotics (5,6)
Digital Animation (3,4,5, & 6)
Win the debate (5,6)
If you are interested forms are
available at the school office.
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NAIDOC PUBLIC
SPEAKING FINALS
Congratulations to Brodie Graham and
Rebekah Lazarou who travelled to
Dubbo on Tuesday to compete in the
NAIDOC Public Speaking contest.
Schools from all over the central west
took part in the contest.
Brodie and Rebekah did a wonderful
job presenting their speeches. The
theme for the speeches was “We
Value the Vision: Yirrkali Bark Petitions”
Unfortunately they missed out gaining a
place in the top four schools.
Brodie and Rebekah enjoyed the
experience and gained valuable
debating skills.
They would like to thanks Mrs Day for
coaching them and accompanying
them to Dubbo.
JULY AUSSIE OF THE MONTH
Primary - Marli Barber
Marli is pictured with her grandparents and little sister and the
presenter Angela Wildsmith representing Woolworths
Marli received her award for being a friendly, cooperative and
responsible student who has settled quickly and smoothly into
our school community. She is respected by her peers and her
diligent work ethic has been recognised by her teachers. Marli
always wears full school uniform and has represented our
school with pride and dignity. Marli has become a wonderful
asset to Cowra Public School.
Infants - Jack Croker
Jack is pictured with his mother, grandmother and the presenter
Mrs Lisa Willis representing the School Canteen
Jack received his award for being a quiet and confident
achiever. He is always on task resulting in excellent academic
achievements. He is a reliable, responsible and supportive friend
and 'special helper'. Jack is respectful and kind. He always wears
his uniform with pride.
INDIGENOUS GIRLS’ AND
BOYS’ GROUPS DANCE
FOR SPORT
The boys’ and girls’ groups have the
opportunity to join the Cowra High
School students in an Aboriginal Dance
for Sport program. This program will run
every Wednesday starting Wednesday,
21 August until the end of term.
The program will run from 12.30pm until
2.00pm,. As the students will miss lunch
they will be supervised at Cowra Public
School from 2.00-2.30pm to have lunch.
Transport to and from the High School
will be by private car. Miss Eldridge will
accompany the students.
Sports uniform needs to be worn and
students should bring a drink bottle.
UNIVERSITY OF NSW
WRITING TEST
Congratulations to the ten students who
took part in the University of NSW Writing
test. Two students received Distinction
certificates, five students received credit
certificates and three students received
participation certificates.
Distinction Certificates
Heidi Osborne (Yr 4)
Isabella Scammell (Yr 4)
Credit Certificates
Archie Osborne (Yr 3)
Mac Webster (Yr 3)
Madeleine Mulligan (Yr 4)
Tess Roberts (Yr 4)
Sam Long (Yr 6)
Participation Certificates
Elliott Blee (Yr 3)
Tahlia Ryan (Yr 4)
Ella Roberts (Yr 5)
Heidi Osborne Isabella Scammell
UNSW WRITING - DISTINCTION RECIPIENTS
Brodie Graham Rebekah Lazarou
NAIDOC PUBLIC SPEAKING PARTICIPANTS
Book Week Parade Thank you to all students and parents who put in a great effort to participate in this years Book week Parade. We had a lot
of fun displaying everyone’s well thought out costumes at the morning primary assembly and in the hall for infants. We
also had a special combined recess in the library so that students could view other costumes. I appreciate the time and ef-
fort that parents have gone to in order to allow their children to participate. I would be happy to receive your feedback
about our parade.
Regards, Sheridan Oborn, Teacher Librarian.
Nanny Piggins in multiple.
The Sullivan Wizard of Oz
Alice in Wonderland, Queen of
Hearts and Some Mad Hatters
Red Riding Hoods and the Wolf! Vampires!
Where’s Wally?
The BFG
More photos next
week....
SPORT
DISTRICT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL - COWRA
Cowra Public School students had a very successful day last Friday at the Cowra
District Athletics Carnival which was held at Twigg Oval. There were a number of
great performances and the sportsmanship and persistence shown by all the team
members was a credit to our students, their families and the school.
We had 19 students who gained a place in the District team to compete in Dubbo
on Friday, 30 August, including our Junior Girls, Senior Girls and Senior Boys relay
teams, who all placed first.
Two outstanding performances were those of Madeleine Mulligan and Matthew
Booker who were awarded Age Champions in Junior Girls and Senior Boys
respectively. Top effort from both of you!
I would like to thank those parents who came along to cheer their children on and
provide moral support and most especially Mr Tim Long who assisted with time
keeping all day. Mr Duncombe and Mrs Kelly were assisting with team management
and marshaling and their help was very much appreciated. A big congratulations
and thank you to all of the 40 plus CPS students who attended, behavior was
excellent.
Shavaughn Duncan
PE/Sport
The district team is:
Girls Boys
Jacqui Dresser Matthew Booker
Jasmine Edgerton Brodie Graham
Brooke Graham Kohan Kachel
Chloe Horne Sam Long
Chloe Lanham Joshua Pokoney
Ella Meeuwisse Mac Webster
Madeleine Mulligan Cambell White
Ginger Oliver Blake Williams
Isabella Scammell
Lucy Scammell
Danielle Wright
P & C
CLOTHING POOL
Lisa Willis, the canteen supervisor is in
charge of the Clothing Pool and now
can’t do Tuesday afternoons.
If you would like to visit the clothing pool
please see Lisa in the canteen (not before
school or during recess and lunch time) to
make a time that is suitable.
The school has lots of pre loved clothes so
if you are running short, please come and
see Lisa.
LOST AT THE P & C
MOVIE NIGHT
1 white fluffy jacket
with a hood
“S” on the back of jacket
If found please bring into the
school office.
FRIDAY SPORT
Sports choices for Term 3 will continue this
week.
If your child does skateboarding or net-
ball for sport they will need to pay $2.00
bus fare to the front office tomorrow
morning. If for any reason your child does
not pay they will be put into a school
based sport for the day.
DISCO PRICE LIST
Can of drinks $2.00
Small Chips $1.00
Red frogs .10c each
Curly Wurly $1.00
Caramello Koalas .60c each
Lolly bags $1.00
GIRLS’ PSSA SOCCER
Congratulations to the Cowra Public
School Girls’ Soccer team who defeated
Mulyan Public School yesterday, 3-0.
On Wednesday this week, Cowra Public
School’s Girls Soccer team went to Edgell
Park and played Mulyan Public School in
the second round of the PSSA Knockout
competition.
At half time the score was 1-0 to Cowra.
Chloe Lanham scored the first goal. In the
second half everyone played to their
positions and held off the determined
Mulyan players.
At the end of the game the score was 3-0
in Cowra’s favour.
Beck, our brilliant goalie saved all the
shots that were put up against her.
All players in the team played brilliantly
and are looking forward to playing
Millthorpe Public School tomorrow at
Edgell Park.
Thanks to Ms Prue James for coaching the
team and Mr Blake Duncombe, parents
and K3 literacy for being the team’s cheer
squad.
By Chloe Lanham and Maddison Proctor
DISTRICT ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS
Madeleine Mulligan Matthew Booker
COMMUNITY
AECG & P & C YARN FOR PARENTS
When: Monday, 9 September
Where: Yalballinga Community Outreach Building
Time: 4.00pm– 5.30pm
Join us for a family BBQ and have a yarn to AECG and P & C
representatives from your child’s school.
Free T-shirt to the first twenty people to attend.
FATHER’S DAY STALL
The P & C is holding a Father’s Day stall during Week 7.
This will be a great opportunity for all students to participate in some independent shopping. All gifts are priced
between $2.00 and $5.00 and there is a great variety of gifts to choose from. Some gifts are labelled for Dad and
Grandfather and the rest are unlabelled. There has been approximately 450 items ordered, so there is stock for students to
purchase more than one gift.
There will be a viewing of gifts on Tuesday, 27 August. The P & C will go around all the classes and display the
gifts for viewing. The students can then purchase their gifts on Thursday, 29 August. Students may bring their
money in before Thursday and leave it with their class teachers.
Gifts all come gift boxed, cello wrapped, in a pouch or on a card and will be placed in plastic shopping bags
once purchased.
Entry: $5 6pm to 8pm - K to Yr 6
CANTEEN & SAUSAGE SIZZLE AVAILABLE.
PCYC POLICE & STAFF
SUPERVISION.
Friday 30 August 2013
*Children must be PCYC members to attend*
40 Young Road, COWRA
Ph. 6341 2035
BUNNINGS FATHER’S DAY
FAMILY NIGHT
Thursday, 29 August from 5.00pm
until 7.00pm
Join us for a great night of fun for the
whole family
Make a gift for dad
Hands on product
demonstrations
Free gift wrapping
Light refreshments provided
Bookings recommended . For more
information or to book ask one of the
Bunnings team in-store or visit
Www.bunnings.com.au
SAKURA MATSURI FAMILY FUN DAY
Date: Saturday, 28 September 2013
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: Adults $18: Children $12: Family $45
Come along and join in the fun
Activities include Origami, calligraphy, tea ceremony, kids corner and bonsai
demonstrations.
Cultural stage include Torsion Youth Choreographic Ensemble, Taiko
Drummers, Shakuhachi and Gagaku
Martial Arts Arena include Aikido and Sumo wrestling
Food stands include Japanese food, Australian BBQ, Gourmet gelato, coffee
and the café.
Going home today is a colouring in competition for boys and girls. If your child
wishes to enter these need to be returned to the Japanese Gardens by
Friday, 6 September.
NSW PARTNERS IN GRAIN (PING)
NSW Partners in Grain (PinG) will be running a Grain Marketing Forum for
farmers at the Cowra Bowling Club on Thursday 12th September 2013
from 8am - 12 noon.
A 'must do' pre-harvest event, it will be hosted by Tim Glass, Director of
Commodities and Business Markets at NAB who will provide a market/
season outlook. There will also be an interactive panel session with local
grain marketers - a great opportunity to ask questions. Cost is $25 per
person (includes morning tea) and bookings are essential.
Please contact Tina Cooper at PinG on 0411 015 825 or visit the NSW
page at www.partnersingrain.org.au for more information.
PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794 T/A Lic 2TA5695 Phone: 6342 1021 Fax: 6342 4597
Email: [email protected] Website:www.cowrabus.com.au
AUSTRALIAN GARDEN SHOW: Saturday, 7 September, 2013 - Centennial Park, Sydney - Expression of Interest
GREASE: Saturday, 9 November, 2013 - Lyric Theatre, Sydney - $190.00
DIRTY TORREN SCOUNDRELS: Saturday, 2 November, 2013 - Theatre Royal, Sydney - $200.00
SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR, MATINEE Friday, 29 November, 2013 - Sydney Entertainment Centre - Expression of Interest
STRICTLY BALLROOM: Saturday, 5 April, 2014 - Lyric Theatre, Sydney: Expression of Interest
2014 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS OPEN: 17 January to 20 January, 2014 - Melbourne - Book early to secure you sessions. - Expressions of Interest
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