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the Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
Many of our families have had to access
the wonderful services of the Children’s
Hospital and this enables us to express
our appreciation and support the
ongoing work of the hospital.
On Wednesday we will also be holding
the P & C Annual General Meeting. The
P & C works tirelessly for the benefit of
students at our school and without its
wonderful work our students would not
have access to so many wonderful
resources. We would encourage as
many people as possible to attend the
meeting and contribute their ideas and
expertise.
On Thursday Kindergarten, Year 1 and
Year 2 will be parading the Easter hats
they have made in their classes. This will
commence in the Auditorium at 9.30am
and we will also take the opportunity to
present our assembly awards at this
time. Children are looking forward to a
surprise visitor at the assembly! If your
child requires an alternative to
chocolate eggs or you do not wish them
to participate please contact the
classroom teacher by Tuesday, as this
will assist greatly in our planning.
Dear Parents
Congratulations and thank you to all who
contributed in making Cowra Public
School fete such a success. It was not only
one of the best fetes financially
(approximately $13500 profit) but the
variety and quality of activities and stalls
was a testament to the commitment of a
dedicated P & C, staff and community.
Special thanks to Mrs Trish Long who
coordinated the event.
As we move into the last week of a very
busy term we still have a number of events
taking place. Our Stage 3 students will be
commencing their Pie Drive. Whilst greatly
assisting in reduction of costs for their
excursion to Narrabeen Sport and Fitness
Camp (now referred to as the Sydney
Academy of Sport – Narrabeen) it also
provides a wonderful backup for the
freezer, particular as the winter months are
approaching.
Next Wednesday will be highlighted by
the Combined Scripture assemblies
leading into the Easter break and the
Bandaged Bear Picnic. The Bandaged
Bear Picnic event is organised by our very
capable SRC students and they would like
to invite all Cowra Public Students to bring
in their favourite bear or stuffed animal, a
picnic lunch and a donation to support
NSW Department of Education and Communities
Cowra Public School
NEWS
26 March 2015 Term 1, Week 9 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
FOR YOUR DIARY
APRIL
1 Combined Scripture
1 P & C AGM - 6.00pm
2 Infants Easter Hat Parade
2 CPS Cross Country
2 Last Day of Term
21 Students return for Term 2
21 Uni of NSW competitions CLOSE
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
DUE NOW
School Fee: $40 per child, with a
family maximum of $80.
Band Fee: $20 a term
Last opportunity to order your
school photos - on-line, postage
free ORDERS CLOSE Friday, 27th
March
University of NSW Competition
entries CLOSE Tuesday, 21st April
(Day 1, Term 2)
P & C (AGM)
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
6.00pm in the staffroom
Everyone is welcome to attend,
especially the new Kindergarten
parents.
This is the last week for free delivery of
school photos. If you are planning to
place an order we would encourage
you to take advantage of the
opportunity for free delivery by
ordering this week.
Whilst we are awaiting information
regarding the achievements of our
State Swimming Championship
representatives, Isabella Scammell,
Anja Gower, Lucy Scammell, Hannah
McKay, Jada Buchan and Eliza
Mulligan we would like acknowledge
Harlee Simms and his success at
Rugby Union trials. It was a very
competitive field and Harlee is to be
congratulated on his successful trials.
We look forward to hearing of his
continued success.
Again, our thanks to all for your
contribution to the success of the fete.
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Brad Tom
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UNIVERSITY OF
NSW
COMPETITIONS
Entry is open to all students
Year 3—6.
Entries close:
Tuesday, 21st April (*first day Term 2)
Assessment Subjects available
and cost
Digital Technologies $8
Science $8
Writing $17
Spelling $11
English $8
Mathematics $8
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!
ASSEMBLY AWARDS
The following students received their
awards at last week’s Combined
Assembly.
PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS:
Taylah-Benet Pemberton, Tallis Bell, Elijah
Carter, Tahlia Lazanski, Clive Langton,
Jacqueline Long, Nicola Anslow, Jake
Roberts, Chloe Muddle, Tatianna Hazell,
Daniel Hatch, Janieva Pollard, Kayla
Hall, Le-Shane Williams, Chelsea
Howarth, Greg Brien, Ryan Boswell,
Courtney Wright, Jazmyn Carter, Will
Dunlop, Joshua Anslow, Cambell White.
INFANTS MERIT AWARDS:
Lanah Cobcroft, Travis Munro, Nate
Gunn, Clayton Duclos, Leuwin McGill,
Oscar McGill, Harmony-Jade Forbes,
Amber-Lee McKeown, Kyle Stone,
Felicity Bolton, Nathan Cheng, Sophie
Green, Ezekiel Carter, Mia Brown,
Connor McMahon, Seth Crutch, Tia
Hodgson, Toby Roylance, Mathias
Pemberton, Jock Casey, Samantha
Riley.
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.
PRIMARY
350 Gotcha Award:
Madeleine Mulligan
150 Gotcha Award:
Christopher Brown, Alex Shaw, Jasper Dunn
100 Gotcha Award:
Tayah Matijak, Benson Sullivan, Tallis Bell
75 Gotcha Award:
Jace Tarrant, Mitchell Blair, Mathew Scott,
Hayden Gailey
INFANTS
100 Gotcha Award:
Alexander McFarland
80 Gotcha Award
Lindsey Barlow
60 Gotcha Award
Amelia McCulloch, Tayla Bartle
40 Gotcha Award
Abbie Moriarty
20 Gotcha Award
William Leatherland, Toby Croker, Nate
Williams
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.
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AUSSIE OF THE MONTH ~ MARCH
Tess Roberts ~ Primary
Tess is pictured with her father, brother, grandmother and the
presenter, Ms. Raelene Beecher.
Tess received her award for being an independent and
dependable student who applies herself well to all tasks. She
achieves a high standard of skills, knowledge and
understanding in all KLA’s. Tess uses initiative, courtesy and
honesty to gain the respect of the teachers and her peers. She
participates in all school activities with enthusiasm and we are
proud to have her in our school choir.
Charlie Peterson ~ Infants
Charlie is pictured with his parents, sister and the presenter, Ms.
Raelene Beecher.
Charlie received his award for being a meticulous worker, taking
pride in all his work. He is a caring friend, makes wise decisions and is an admirable representative of the school. Charlie wears
his uniform with pride and is a worthy recipient of the Aussie of the Month award.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
This week is your last opportunity to order your school photos
on-line and postage free ORDERS CLOSE Friday, 27th March.
The first batches of photos were distributed to students this
week.
Late orders will attract an additional postage charge.
EASTER COLOURING IN COMPETITION
Attached to this newsletter is a colouring-in competition run
by Newspower (Kendal Street Newsagency). Infants and
Primary students are invited to participate in the “Colour to
Win” competition.
There is one “Floppsy Bunny” Newspower/Staedtler prize
pack to be won per participating newsagency. Each store
winner will enter a state wide competition with the chance
to win one of two fabulous Staedtler prize packs valued at
$250.00 (one for Infants and one for Primary). If a Cowra
Public School student is a state wide winner, the school
could win a Staedtler Prize package valued at $500.00.
Every entry will be displayed in the Kendal Street
Newsagency.
Extra copies of the competition are available
from the school office or the Kendal Street
Newsagency. Entries can be dropped off at
school or the Kendal Street Newsagency.
BANDAGED BEAR DAY ~ SRC
FUNDRAISER ~ WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL
The Bandaged Bear Appeal is the Children’s Hospital at
Westmead’s largest annual fundraising appeal.
On Wednesday, 1 April the SRC and Cowra Public School will be holding a Bandaged Bear Picnic to raise money for the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The picnic will take place in the Infants and Primary playgrounds during recess.
The Children’s Hospital makes every day count by providing the best available care for sick children and their families in their time of greatest need.
Bring along your favourite Teddy Bear or other stuffed animal, your yummiest food and your generous donation and let’s make a difference to the lives of sick children and their families. Thanks. SRC committee
EASTER BUNNY VISIT
Next Thursday (last day of Term) the Easter Bunny will be
visiting the school. If your child has allergies to chocolate or
you would prefer your child NOT to receive any treats please
contact your child’s teacher. You may wish to supply an
alternative product.
INFANTS EASTER HAT PARADE
On Thursday, 2 April, the Infants students will be holding an Easter
Hat Parade in the school auditorium. The parade will start at
9.30am and classes will walk around displaying their wonderful
hats. After the parade the Infants will hold their fortnightly
assembly where Merit awards and PBL awards will be handed out.
The Infants students will be making their hat in their classes.
ALSO the Easter Bunny will be visiting the Infants children during
the day. If your child has any allergies to chocolate, please
contact their class teacher with an alternative product.
Everyone is welcome to come along and watch the parade.
CANTEEN ROSTER
30/3/15 31/3/15 1/4/15 2/4/15 3/4/15
Karen Coghlan Cindy Saxby Kim Meeuwisse GOOD FRIDAY
YR 6 TRANSITION TO
COWRA HIGH SCHOOL
Each Tuesday for the rest of the year, Year 6
students attend Cowra High School for
transition into Year 7 next year.
All students need to be in full school uniform
with correct closed in shoes. This is an OH & S
requirement.
PRIMARY TERM ONE SPORT Week 10 sport will be the School Cross Country which will
be held at Twigg Oval on Thursday, 2 April commencing
at 10.00am.
Last day for swimming will take place tomorrow at 10.10-
11.10am for Stage 2 and 11.30am-12.30pm for Stage 3.
The cost will be $2.00 for Pool entry, unless children hold a
season pass. This money needs to be taken to the pool
tomorrow.
SPORT
WESTERN REGION RUGBY UNION
Last Monday several boys from Cowra Public
School tried out for the Western Region
Rugby Union team. Mr Tom convened the
trials along with Mark DeBrincat (Rugby Union
Development Officer).
Congratulations to Harlee Simms who made
the Western Region side. Harlee will now play
in the State Carnival to be held later in the
year.
Harlee Simms
PBL REWARD DAY
As part of the reward system for PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) next
week the school will be holding a reward day for Infants and Primary
students.
Primary will be holding their reward day on Wednesday afternoon.
Students can bring games and electronic systems to school to use only
in the afternoon.
Infants will be holding their reward day on Thursday afternoon. The
Infants students will have a games afternoon.
CROSS COUNTRY TRIALS
Cowra Public School will be holding their annual Cross
Country trials on Thursday, 2 April 2015.
Details:
Assemble in playground after roll call
Proceed to River Park, assemble
Sit in age/sex groups
8/9 and 10 year girls and boys will complete one lap
11/12 and 13 year girls and boys will complete 2 laps
Order:
11 year boys 11 year girls 2 laps
12/13 year boys 12/13 girls 2 laps
8/9 year boys 8/9 year girls 1 lap
10 year boys 10 year girls 1 lap
District Cross Country will be held at Canowindra on Friday,
29 May. The first six placegetters will be selected for the
school team.
Regional Cross Country is in Guerie on Wednesday, 10 June.
Please remind children about hats, drinks and sunscreen and
they are to remain inside fence lines and are not to go onto
roads etc.
P & C
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
6.00pm in the
school staffroom
Everyone is welcome to attend
P. & C RUGBY LEAGUE TRIALS
Congratulations to Joshua Anslow, Kyle Murray and Glenn Saxby
who have been selected to participate in the Western SSA
Rugby League trials to be held at Dubbo next Monday (30
March). We wish them good luck.
Joshua Anslow Kyle Murray Glenn Saxby
Absolute Beauty Cowra Tyre & Brake Centre Leading Edge Computers
Aldi Supermarket Cowra Veterinary Centre Mr Embroidery
ANZ Bank Curves Cowra Mc Farland Family
APA Chartered Accountant Datavoice Communications McGill Family
Apsara Café d-Construct Architects Martins Electrical
Beecher Wool Services Discount Dave’s Natural Beauty Hairdressing Salon
Bel’s Super Seconds Eagle Boys Pizza Phil’s Blinds & Awnings
Blondies Bunches Florist Elders Rural Services Piccadilly Fabrics
Breakout Brasserie Fitzroy Street Physiotherapy Picker Constructions
Bryant's Packaging French’s Store Pure Bliss Beauty Therapy
Bunnings Garden & Montgomerie Ray White Real Estate
Calare for Hair Hanson Cement Reid’s Marine
Carpet Court Ginger & Gelato Relish Homewares
Central Milling Hippity Hop Picker Constructions
Central West Credit Union Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Pure Bliss Beauty Therapy
Chernco Engineering Hutcheon & Pearce Ray White Real Estate
Coles Imperial Hotel Cowra Rickards Whitely Lawyers
Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club J & D Lazarou Cabinet & Joinery Riverside Markets
Cowra Bus Service J P Keady & Co Robert’s family
Cowra Countryman Restaurant Jamieson’s Joinery & Building Centre Shoes 4 You
Cowra Health Club Kendal Street Newsagency Style for women
Cowra Japanese Gardens Kilby’s Heating & Cooling Target Cowra
Cowra Plaster Works K-Line Industries The Closet
Cowra Services Club L J Hooker Turner’s Furniture One
Cowra Toyota Lachlan Steel
Thank you to the following Premium Sponsors for
supporting our FETE
Logo Embroidery & Schoolwear supplier
Jeremy & Julie Ryan
Phone/Fax: 02 6341 3163
Mobile: 0427 422 671
Email: [email protected]
www.mrembroiderycowra.com.au
119a Kendal Street, Cowra NSW 2794
Ken Nakajima Place
PO Box 248
COWRA NSW
2794
Air-conditioning installation Heating installation
8 Redfern Street
COWRA , NSW, 2794
Phone: 6342 3233
6 Lynch Street
COWRA NSW 2794
(02) 6342 2467
1/37 Macquarie Street, Cowra NSW 2794
Phone: 0412 784 464 Email: [email protected]
Heating and Cool-
ing
Central West Credit Union 91 Kendal Street, COWRA NSW
Central Milling
Lot 15 Nangar Street Phone: 6342 2539
Cowra Toyota
50-56 Young Road, COWRA NSW
Phone 6342 1988
74 Young Road
COWRA NSW 2794
Phone: 1800 194 131
Elders Rural Services
42 Young Road, COWRA
Phone: 6341 2621
FITZROY STREET PHYSIOTHERAPY
100 Fitzroy Street, COWRA
Phone: 6351 2378
Cowra
14 Kendal Street
Ph. 6342 1622
Canowindra
59 Caskall Street
Ph. 6344 1507
Hanson Cement
Cnr Main Street & Day
Street
COWRA
35/39 Redfern Street COWRA
Phone: 6342 2282
106 Young Road
Cowra NSW 2794
Australia
Ph: 61 2 63411900
Fax: 61 2 63411901
Cowra Public School
appreciates all the
Sponsors’ donations
towards the
2015
P & C Fete
102 Darling Street
COWRA NSW 2794
Phone: 6341 3113
Email” [email protected]
NSW LAW SOCIETY ACCREDITED
SPECIALISTS
Cowra Office
103 Kendal Street, Cowra
Phone 1300 362 201
101/103 Redfern Street Cowra
Phone: 6342 6007
COMMUNITY
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.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS
Date: Wednesday, 8 April
Venue: Cowra Tennis Club
Time: 9.00-3.00pm
Program:
9.00am Registration
9.30 Skills & techniques
11.00am Morning tea
11.15am Skills and techniques
12.45pm Lunch break (children to bring own lunches, snacks &
drinks)
1.15pm Match Play and ball machine
3.00pm Presentation of prizes to everyone plus other awards
Cost: $55.00 per child
$100 for 2 children from the one family
Beginners, intermediate and advanced players catered for
Contact: Helen Garratt Tennis Coaching
Mobile: 0407 139 164 Phone: 6342 8447
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
LES MISERABLES: Saturday, 13 June 2015, Capitol Theatre, Sydney - $220.00 MATILDA: Saturday, 12 September 2015, Lyric Theatre, Sydney, $220.00
NEW ZEALAND NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND: 18 days - Numerous activities included. Departing from Cowra 6th March, 2015. Returning to Cowra 23rd March, 2015. From $5,750.00 twin share
“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
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