Cowra Public School

6 April 2017

Term 1, Week 11

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 8.40am

Mail: PO Box 285, Cowra

Phone: 6342 2400

School Counsellor 6341 3078

Email: cowra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: http://www.cowra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

DEPT.HEALTH DENTAL CLINIC: 1300 552 208

FOR YOUR DIARY

April

7 Last day of Term 1

24 Staff Return

25 ANZAC day March

26 Students return

26 St 3 ANZAC Ceremony High School

27 Primary ANZAC Ceremony

May

3 PSSA Netball - Grenfell

4 Infants Assembly 1.40pm

4 Primary Athletics carnival

5 Primary Assembly 2.30pm

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

It’s hard to believe that we are at the end of Term One! This week has been another

busy week with Funky Hair Day held yesterday, raising much needed funds for the

Leukaemia Foundation. We now have our Infants Easter Hat Parade and March

down Kendall Street on today and our PBL Reward day on Friday. I’m sure everyone

is looking forward to the holidays and the opportunity to relax and recharge the

batteries!

What a wonderful evening we had last Friday night at the Cowra Public School Fete.

The P&C committee certainly outdid themselves with the huge array of stalls,

delicious food, exciting entertainment and fun and games for the whole family. The

weather was perfect and the large crowd enjoyed all that was on offer. Thank you

to the hardworking P&C who have worked tirelessly over the past few months to

ensure the fete was such a huge success, and thank you to all the families who

came along and supported our school. I hope the committee enjoy a

well-deserved rest!

Congratulations to our senior boys who tried out for the Western Region Rugby

League team in Dubbo on Monday. I am sure that they all learnt more about the

game and enjoyed the experience! Congratulations also to our swimmers – Lucy,

Jada, Hannah and Imogen who are currently competing at the State PSSA

Swimming Championships in Homebush. All of us at CPS wish you the very best! A

big thank you also goes out to the parents who often juggle work and other

commitments in order to transport and support their children at these events. It is

greatly appreciated.

This Friday we sadly say ‘farewell’ two of our long-serving staff members – Mrs Marilyn

Crossley and Mrs Lynda Ryan. Marilyn has served Cowra Public School working as

the School Administration Manager for the past 30 years, with outstanding

professionalism, unwavering dedication and always with a smile on her face! On

behalf of the school community, I would like to wish Marilyn the very best in her

retirement – she will certainly be missed! Lynda will be taking some well-deserved

Long Service Leave during Term 2 and we look forward to welcoming her back for

one day per week in Term 3. Lynda’s outstanding commitment to educating the

children of Cowra over the past 40 years is worthy of recognition and her sense of

humour and fun will be missed by us all.

As we wrap up the final week of Term One, I would like to acknowledge the fantastic

efforts of the staff at Cowra PS and the wonderful progress the students have made

so far this year. I hope all CPS families have a relaxing holiday and enjoy spending

time with friends and family. School resumes for teachers on Monday 24th April.

With Tuesday being ANZAC Day, all students will return to school on Wednesday 26th

April.

Have a great holiday!

Jenny Lewis

FOR SALE 3 x 210 litre troughs. Were used as sandpits in the Infant playground

$400.00 each If interested please call Gerard on 0402 123 186

Farewell Mrs Crossley’s

On behalf of Cowra Public students

we would like to thank Mrs Crossley for her many years of service. She has always been the happy face in

the office and has completed all office jobs to the best standard

possible. Mrs Crossley is a valued member of our school community and will be missed by all the staff,

students and parents. Good luck for whatever the retired

life brings!!

Jacquie Long and Nikolai Paki Cowra Public’s School

Captains 2017

P & C Fete Raffle Winners

1st Renee Hill

2nd Bella Graham

3rd Rowan Rodger– Kable

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Congratulations Assembly Award Winners Congratulations Assembly Award Winners

KW S1 JM2 P3 Zacharia Burgess Elysha Bourne Zoe McKay Chloe Muddle

Anabelle Buckley Joshua Hussell Charlie Brown Lucy Scammell

Sienna Niass Nerida Reid-Newton Jett Cummings Hunter Reid

KC M1 U2 Q23 Antonio Adattini Piper Bradley-Seymour Cohan O’Brien Johnstone Jayden Nicol

Ruby Russell Oscar McGill Jacob Graham Leah Mark

Ella Boulter Leuwin McGill Iya Clarke

H12 KM R1 D3 Orlando Williams

Lucas Bolton Daniel Ingram Hayden Gailey

Charlotte Gillham Kyle Stone Bridie Smith

Dennika Petty Amee-Leigh Cox-Coffee Keira Buckley

G1 A2 I3

Abby Bohanna Jock Casey Elijah Carter

Mal Gail Emmett Langton Charlie Duclos

Harry Kilby Paige Muddle Louise Hailstone

C1 C2 G3 Eliza Budge Henry Fagan Abbey Druery

Darby Morris Isabelle Rowan Olivia Rae

AzariaWallace Amelia McCulloch Nakeya Ryan

Congratulations PBL Award Winners Congratulations PBL Award Winners

40 Gotchas 60 Gotchas 100 Gotchas 120 Gotchas 140 Gotchas

Cienna Minnis Daniel Ingram Corey Shaw Ebony Davis Lanah Cobcroft

Alex Peterson Toby Morrison Holly Fagan

Jake Gorham Harry Chambers

Nate Gunn

50 Gotchas 75 Gotchas 100 Gotchas 250 Gotchas

Sean Cox-Coffee Caitlin Fraser Olivia Kacarovski Amy O’Connor

Mason Langfield Kallum Miller Jace Tarrant

Baxter Sellenthin Lindsey Barlow Sophie Saxby

Erin Fraser

Maddie Brown

Thank You & Goodbye

I would like to thank the school community for their support and friendship over the time I have worked at Cowra

Public School and bid you all farewell.

Parents and grandparents may recall the Principal’s I have worked for: Ross Fittler, Peter Herdern, Barry Nesbitt,

Brian Collins (rlvg), Doug Cumming (rlvg), Craig Sinclair, Marilyn Pietsch, Helen Wilson, Angela Colavito, Brad

Tom, Steve Wilkinson (rlvg) and our current Principal, Jenny Lewis.

As you can see I have been here for a long time! In all that time I been privileged to work with staff committed and

dedicated to the development of each and every child who comes through Cowra Public School’s welcoming door.

Marilyn Crossley

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Funky Hair Day & St 2/3 Hockey Gala Day

STAGE 3 PIE DRIVE

Stage 3 students are holding a Pie Drive to assist

with costs for their Term 4, Sport & Recreation

Camp excursion.

A Pie Drive order form is attached to the back of

this newsletter and as winter is fast approaching

this is an excellent opportunity to stock your

freezer with mouth watering pies from Early Rose

Baking Company, Dubbo (formally Roberts

Bakery in Orange).

Orders for the pies need to be in by Tuesday, 6th

June 2017 and the pies will be available for

collection on Friday, 16th June.

There will be a prize for the most pies sold by a

student.

Western Drama Camp - 2017 May 28—May 31 (Years 5 - 12)

An invitation for students to attend the Western Drama Camp is

currently offered. The Camp will be held at Lake Burrendong Sport

and Recreation Centre from Sunday May 28 to Wednesday May 31,

2017.

Please Note Closing date for student nominations is APRIL 7

2017.

Primary Dance Workshops Years (2-4) and Years (5-6) Dates: Years 2-3 Monday 8 May. Year 4 Tuesday 9 May

Years 5-6 Wednesday 17 May - Friday 19 May (inclusive)

Venue: Sydney Dance Company Studios, Pier 4, Hickson Rd,

Walsh Bay

Please Note: Endorsement forms are due Friday 7 April

PLEASE SEE MRS COBCROFT FOR ALL INFORMATION

AND FORMS REGARDING BOTH ACTIVITIES

Western Region Dance Ensemble

This week we had a group a dancers try out for the Western Region Dance Ensemble. Cowra Public School have been fortunate to have 5 students selected to perform in Bathurst in Term 2.

Congratulations to Keira Buckley Kaili Buckley Niamh Webster Hannah Gail Annabelle Sturgiss

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KIDS……

Bring your parents, grandpar-ents or carers

….and come & join us for

BINGO at

Erambie Outreach Centre

Tuesdays, 11 & 18 April, at 2pm

Afternoon tea supplied and great prizes

All children need to be accom-

panied by an adult Facilitators: Centacare Bathurst,

Carewest & Home-Start

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Cowra Early Childhood Services

OOSH

(out of school hours care) Vacation Care Program 10th to 21st April

2017

Booking for the upcoming school holidays open Monday

13th March. Positions are limited so get in early to avoid

disappointment.

Call Admin now 6342 2338

A variety of craft and physical play experiences will be on

offer to the children throughout each day with the following

highlights-

Week 1 Week 2

Monday 10 April Tuesday 18 April Chick egg warmers Crayon rubbing

Egg blowing Science: floating M&M

Messy play day walking water

Tuesday 11 April Wednesday 19 April

Egg decorating Hockey clinic

Dance Group with Lily

Easter chocolate making Thursday 20 April

OOSH Canteen

Wednesday 12 April Movie afternoon

Cooking: Hot cross buns

Sports day in the park Friday 21 April

Science: Skittles

Thursday 13 April Cooking: Anzac biscuit

Excursion: Laser Tag Children and Educators

Easter egg pouches discussion and research

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Mr Embroidery Cowra

C.P.S. Winter Uniform

ORDER FORM NAME________________ PHONE__________

One lucky shopper will win their total order FREE.

Return form by the 10th April 2017 to be eligible.

GARMENTS

CPS Fleece Lined Jacket 6-16

CPS Fleece Lined Jacket S-3XL

Tunic 4-8

Girls L/S Blouse, Boys L/S Shirt 4-30

Grey Cargo Pants Oz Surf 4-16

Grey Cargo Pants Oz Surf S-3XL

Grey Double Knee Trousers 4-16

Microfibre Trackpants 4-16

Microfibre Trackpants S-3XL

CPS Embroidered bucket hat

2 pack knee high white socks

3 pack short white socks

3 pack short grey socks

Sports polo 4-16

Sports polo S-3XL

Royal polar fleece jumper 4-14

Royal polar fleece jumper S-3XL

Navy Tights

SIZE QTY PRICE TOTAL

$63.00

$67.50

$58.50

$30.60

$36.00

$37.80

$34.20

$36.00

$40.00

$10.80

$11.65

$14.35

$14.35

$20.00

$22.75

$25.20

$34.20

$11.65

TOTAL $

Please return order forms by 10th April 2017,

To 119a Kendal St @ Mr Embroidery

Email: mrembroidery@cowra.net.au

Ph 6341 3163. Thankyou

All form prices are reduced by

Laybys Welcome orders cannot be picked up before 18th April

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