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NSW Department of Education and Communities
Cowra Public School 15 November 2012 Term 4, Week 6
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
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
NOVEMBER
15 P & C Xmas Raffle tickets sent home
15 P & C Fete Meeting/ Monthly Meeting
19 2013 Captains/Vice Captains pre selection
23 Canberra Excursion paid in full
26 2012 Captains speeches
27 Sports Prefect elections
27 Infants Ballet Excursion
28 2013 Captains & Prefects
DECEMBER
6 Talent Quest - 7.30pm P & C BBQ - 6.00pm
7 E2-3 & H2-3 Excursion to Canberra
10 Primary Final Assembly 11.30am
10 Infants Major Assembly 9.30am
10 Stage 3 Social
11 Primary Major Assembly
12 Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra (3 days)
17 Class Parties
18 Year 6 Boys/Girls Day
19 Year 6 Graduation
19 Last day of school
10 P & C Xmas Raffle drawn at Infants Assembly
FOR YOUR DIARY
The talent quest auditions are being held at the moment and we are very happy with the wonderful variety that we are being presented with. The standard requirement is high but all students are encouraged to have a go at audition. So far we have seen s i n g i n g , d a n c i n g , m u s i c a l demonstrations, animal acts and a lot more. This will truly be a big event and one not to miss. More information will go out regarding the talent show in the near future. Cowra Public School played host to a Professional Development course attended by visiting principals, teachers and school consultants this week. All visitors commented on the high level of student engagement and productive work being completed by the students of our school. Several principals mentioned the lack of noise and the wonderful feeling the school has in relationship to its learning environment and commended the teachers and their teaching strategies to have the students working so well. This highlights the strength of staff and practice at Cowra Public School, in providing the highest quality learning environment, coupled with the outstanding PBL process that we employ at the school. Regards
Brad Tom
Dear parents Once again the Cowra Public School community has shown the highest level of support towards the school and the projects undertaken. Last week the school hosted a Movie Night that was run with the goal to raise funds for a school with limited means in Vanuatu. Our school was so pleased to see the tremendous response to the night with over 320 children, mums and dads and grandparents enjoying a fantastic evening. The school was able to raise $654 to go towards the purchase of individual solar lighting for students of the school. I would like to thank the community for their on-going support. I would also like to thank the staff and P&C members who attended the evening and assisted with the night. The school is a hive of activity this week with the Learn to Swim Scheme commencing. All children involved have been assessed and have been placed in groups. The children are really enjoying the lessons and are improving with water confidence and stroke correction. The children in Year 6 are moving into the last period of primary schooling and Cowra Public School is very excited to provide a strong transition process to provide a very clear path for the students to enable a comfortable progression to high school. A transition disco was held last night and enjoyed by several students along with the school transition program that has involved science and general lessons still continuing. The Stage 1 tabloid day was a great success on Friday and all students enjoyed the activities. Mrs Myles did a great job organising the day. The P&C will be holding their School Fete meeting at 6.30 this evening prior to the regular meeting starting at 7pm. The Fete meeting is designed to establish a committee to look at next year’s fete and to look at possible ideas for the event. It is hoped that several new parents will become involved in the fete next year as this is the major fundraising event that the school has and new ideas are welcomed.
P & C MEETING
TONIGHT Thursday, 15 November
Fete Meeting 6.30pm Monthly Meeting 7.00pm
Everyone is welcome Come along and assist with the
preparation of our 2013 FETE
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ASSEMBLIES
PRIMARY 2.30pm
Wednesday 2.30pm in the auditorium The following Primary children received awards at the Assembly last week: Jake Camps, Connor Charnock, Nathan Wells, Jackie Kacarovski, Jack Burns, Hayley Harding, Reagan Newham, Chantelle Gee, Tahlia Ryan, Clarissa O’Connor, Faith Summers, Peter Hardwick, Maddison Proctor, Annabel la Morandin, Mickayla Camps, Nicholas Horne, Jaylan Simpson, Zach Pollard, Rebeka Johnson, Ethan Corcoran, Adam Thain, At this week’s Infants assembly K/1R will be running the assembly and W1 will be performing an item.
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.
Quadruple Silver Achievement Certificate (300) PRIMARY: Lewis McFarland Quadruple Yellow Achievement Certificate (260) PRIMARY: Patrick Lazarou, Shayla Bartlett Triple Gold Achievement Certificate (240) PRIMARY: Ashleigh Saunders Triple Blue Achievement Certificate (200) PRIMARY: Nicole Saxby, Jazmyn Carter, Courtney Wright Triple Yellow Achievement Certificate (180) PRIMARY: Cambell White Triple Silver Achievement Certificate (140) PRIMARY: Ella Meeuwisse Double Blue Achievement Certificate (120) PRIMARY: Teagan Drage Double Yellow Achievement Certificate (100) PRIMARY: Daniel Barlow, Rebecca McIntosh, Jake Camps Gold Achievement Certificate (80) PRIMARY: Michael Cutmore Silver Achievement Certificate (60) PRIMARY: Beau Field
P & C CHRISTMAS RAFFLE The P. & C. will be having a MONSTER RAFFLE for Christmas. Instead of asking families to donate goods for the raffle, we are asking families to donate coins, which will be used to purchase items for the Christmas raffle. Each class will have a money box for coin collection. The raffle was very popular in 2010 and the support of the P. & C. was most appreciated. The raffle tickets were sent home toady Thursday, 15 November The raffle tickets (sold or unsold) need to be returned to the school no later than Friday, 7 December. The raffle will be drawn at the Infants Assembly on Monday, 10 December at the Infants Major Assembly at 9.30am
Stage 3 CANBERRA EXCURSION
Parents and care providers are reminded that full
payment is required by Friday, 23 November.
If you are unsure of your child's outstanding balance please
contact the school.
PRESENTATION ASSEMBLIES
~ INFANTS ~
Final Assembly Friday, 7 December at 2.30pm
Presentation Assembly
Monday, 10 December at 9.30am
Major awards will be presented at
this assembly. All parents and friends are invited to attend.
~ PRIMARY ~
Final Assembly
Monday, 10 December at 11.30am
Special merit certificates, service
and citizenship awards and sporting awards will be presented
at this assembly.
Presentation Assembly Tuesday, 11 December at
9.30am
Major awards will be presented at this assembly. All parents and friends are invited to attend.
Yr 6 students will receive their GRADUATION CERTIFICATES
at an assembly on Wednesday, 19 December at 2.45pm
PRIMARY AUSSIE OF THE MONTH
Chloe Harding Chloe is pictured with her parents and sister, Hayley
Chloe received her award for being an outstanding school citizen who makes valuable contributions to the academic,
social and sporting aspects of Cowra Public School. A reliable student, she demonstrates a mature and responsible approach
in everything she undertakes.
K-2 EXCURSION TO THE COWRA BALLET On Tuesday, 27 November the Infants (Kindergarten - Year 2) will be attending the Cowra Ballet’s performance of “Wind in the Willows”. $2.00 entry. The performance will be held at the Cowra Civic Centre commencing at 11.30am (children are to be seated by 11.00am). The students will walk to and from the Civic Centre accompanied by their class teachers. They will depart school at 10.30am.
Infants and Primary sections Prize money for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each section Auditions will be held in Weeks 5,6,7 & 8 - Mrs Myles for Infants (Cost for entering is free) Mrs Day for Primary Date of Talent Quest: Thursday, 6 December in school Auditorium Cost: $2.00 a person - ticket sales are limited as the auditorium seats 350 only. Tickets will be on sale at the office from Monday, 19 November The P & C will be holding a BBQ in the primary playground from 6.00pm The talent Quest will commence at 7.30pm
SPECIAL LEARN-TO SWIM LESSONS FOR YRS 2-6 Swimming lessons continue for the next week. Group 1: Year 2 students 10.00am-10.45am Group 2: St. 2, St. 3, H2-3 & E2-3 10.45am-11.30am All children will change at the pool. Students will walk to and from the pool accompanied by Mr Blake Duncombe and Mr Albert Murray. Children need to remember their swimmers and towel each day.
Jemma Pokoney, Michael Anderson (who was one of the founding members of the Tent Embassy) and Jaylee Dunn at the Regional NAIDOC Public Speaking finals in Dubbo
NAIDOC PUBLIC SPEAKING REGIONAL FINALS On Monday, 12 November, Cowra Public School was represented in Dubbo at the Regional finals of the NAIDOC Public Speaking competition by Jaylee Dunn and Jemma Pokoney. The topic for the day was “The History of the Tent Embassy”. Jemma and Jaylee spoke extremely well, developing key points and giving a strong presentation. The girls were given the opportunity to meet Mr Michael Anderson, one of the original founders of the Tent Embassy who spoke about Aboriginal rights, progress made to this point and future directions. Jaylee and Jemma were placed 3rd amongst some very strong competition. The girls were great ambassadors for our school and the experience they brought back with them will see both continue to develop and improve their public speaking performances. The girls would like to thank Mrs Day for coaching them and accompanying them to Dubbo. Well done Jaylee and Jemma
SPORT
SPORT FOR TERM 4
Sport for Weeks 6 & 7 will be class based as we have a large number of Primary students participating in the Learn to Swim Program. Information for sports activities in weeks 8, 9 & 10 will be in next week’s newsletter.
School Magazine Order your copy of the Magazine at the school office up until
Friday, 7 December, 2012. Cost: $10.00
The Magazine will contain an outline of the year’s events as well as students’ academic and sporting achievements.
INFANTS REVERSE CHRISTMAS
Infants classes will again
conduct a REVERSE CHRISTMAS.
If you have any
unwanted toys or games in very
good condition please consider
donating them to your child’s class santa sack.
Class teachers will happily receive gifts starting from Monday, 3 December for
two weeks and collected on Monday, 17 December at
class parties. The gifts will be presented to local charities for distribution
SALVATION ARMY HAMPER COLLECTION
3 - 17 DECEMBER Primary students will be collecting donations over 5 days only, commencing on Monday, 3 December and concluding on Monday 17 December (Week 11).
Classes will compete for one special, mystery prize. Please check USE BY DATES before sending items in - must be 31/12/12 or later.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB The final issue of Ashton Scholastic Book Club for 2012 was sent home this week. Scholastic Book Clubs operates eight times a year. The closing date for Issue 8 is tomorrow, Friday, 16 November, 2012. *** Please make cheques payable to Cowra Public School
LIBRARY NEWS
IT’S WAR! Knights, Queens, Kings and Bishops have invaded the Library! Competition is intense. Astounding logic, bravado and great skill are in abundance, as students work their way through to the final knockout rounds in chess!
Maddy, Nicholas, Luke, Grant, Josh O., Josh P., Jordain, Blake G. and Caleb concentrate their efforts on a smaller playing field!
Archie Osborne and Keegan Luckett battle it out on the big board.
Laptops galore! On task and working hard- Ronan, Maddy
and Bella
Lara and Ella work well together!
Stage 2 students are incorporating their technology skills in the making of their ‘Book Bags’ this year. Students have chosen their books, researched their author, and are applying computing skills in the presentation of their work.
Friday, 22 March 2013 Mark the date in your diary now - the Cowra Public School fete will be held on Friday 22 March 2013! The P&C has started planning for this fun event and is looking for helpers to assist. Our first fete committee meeting will be held tonight at 6.30pm (Thursday 15 November) before the monthly P&C meeting. If you have some ideas for the fete, please come long and share your ideas. The fete is the P&C's major fund raising activity and many heads and hands make light work!
P & C NEWS
CLOTHING POOL HOURS: Tuesday afternoon
2.15pm - 3.15pm In the school auditorium
DORA THE EXPLORER at
BUNNINGS, COWRA
Saturday, 17 November
11.00am - 2pm
Bring the kids along for a great day
COMMUNITY
BITE-SIZED CIRCUS COL STINSON PARK
Saturday, 25 November at 6.30pm
Sunday, 25 November at 2.00pm
Kids: $12.00 Adults: $18.00
** Jumping castle ** Dulux dog - he loves to meet the kids * PCYC Community BBQ
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Don’t forget to send in your loose change for the P & C Christmas Raffle. The money is going to buy all the goodies that will be placed in the wheelbarrows. There is a prize for the class that collects the most money, so every little bit counts.
CLOTHING POOL The Clothing Pool is in desperate need of good quality uniform items. Girls summer uniforms and boys shirts and pants are in short supply at the moment. If you have any uniforms that would be suitable for the Clothing Pool, please leave them at the front office with your name, phone number and the amount you would like for the uniforms. Alternatively you could contact Lisa Willis (in the canteen) for further information.
CANTEEN ASSISTANCE (URGENT)
Lisa, the canteen manageress is DESPERATELY looking for volunteers to assist in running the canteen this term.
Please consider spending one day a fortnight volunteering. It is a great way to keep in touch with your children and their friends. Volunteer assistance is needed from 9:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. daily OR perhaps 9.00am until 11.00am to make the lunches. Without assistance, Lisa is struggling to make recess and lunch for students. It would be a shame if the canteen had to limit access to food because of lack of volunteers. Pops, nannas, uncles, aunts are all welcome to come along and lend a hand.
MOVIE NIGHT Last Thursday night three hundred and twenty students and parents attended a “Movie Night” featuring Madagascar 3 at Cowra Public School. It was a fantastic night and the school raised $654.00. The P & C raised $800.00 supplying snacks for the movies. A cheque was presented to Mrs Phoebe Gower at the Primary Assembly on Wednesday. Mr Gower is going to Sydney to purchase solar lighting for Malatao School in Vanuatu. This is a very underprivileged school and the solar lighting will make a big difference.
Pictured receiving the cheque are: Emilee Browne (School captain), Brooke Graham, Derwin Le, Nashwa Bakini, Anja Gower, Mila Gower, Phoebe Gower (who organised the movie and donations), Jemma Pokoney (Vice captain)
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PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794 T/A Lic 2TA5695 Phone: 6342 1021 Fax: 6342 4597
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2013 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS OPEN: 18 - 21 January 2013, - Adults $990.00: Concession $960.00
WARHORSE: Saturday, 30 March 2013 - Lyric Theatre, Sydney - $240.00
DIVINE DIVAS: Tuesday, 27 November 2012 - Canberra Theatre, Canberra - $125.00
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