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NSW Department of Education and Communities
Cowra Public School
NEWS
18 September 2014 Term 3, Week 10
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
FOR YOUR DIARY
SEPTEMBER
18 P & C Bingo Night
19 Stage 3 Social Skills Day
19 LAST DAY OF TERM
OCTOBER
7 Students return
9 Kindergarten Orientation begins
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
Dear Parents
Bingo, Bingo, Bingo will be the call tonight
as the Cowra P&C hosts the Bingo night at
the school auditorium. The evening starts
at 6pm with a BBQ on offer serving
chicken kebabs, steak and sausage
sandwiches. The canteen will also be
operating for drinks, popcorn and sweets.
The doors to the auditorium will open at
6.30pm with the first Bingo game
scheduled to commence at 7pm. The
school has been tremendously supported
by the Cowra business community and
we are delighted to confirm that we will
be offering over $1500 worth of prizes.
The cost of each game is minimal and
game sheets are to be purchased at the
door. This event is a family evening and
we encourage parents to bring their
children. All children attending must be
with an adult who is directly responsible
for their supervision.
Last week the students of Cowra were
involved in Archikidz Goes Bush. Sixty
eight CPS students joined over 250 others
over three days and were immersed in
practical design and construction
practises working with engineers and
architects at the Corridor Project. In what
was a truly great event the children
thrived in being allowed to be unhindered
in their designs and thoughts and the
construction of the shelters created was
unbelievable. A huge thanks go to the
coordinating and organising team for
making the event a reality. See the great
pictures of students enjoying the day on
Page 4.
The last week of Term 3 has again been
very productive at the school with Stage 3
being involved in a Cricket Gala Day on
Tuesday. This event was well received by
our students and enjoyed until it was cut
short at lunch time due to a shower of rain.
Also on Tuesday, I took a group of 17
students adventuring as part of the
Adventure Club. We were very lucky with
the weather and enjoyed a great day of
mountain climbing, bush walking along a
cascading waterfall and caving. The
children enjoyed the activities and were
very exhausted at the end of the day.
On Monday four students represented
Cowra Public School at the Premier’s
Spelling Bee. Congratulations to Archie
Osborne who came 2nd and Mac Webster
who came 4th in the Stage 2 section. Also
congratulations to Jessica Henderson who
reached Level 4 and Tess Roberts who
reached Level 2 in the Stage 3 section.
On Wednesday our Kindergarten classes
travelled to the Japanese Gardens and
experienced an array of activities in
conjunction with the Cherry Blossom
Festival. Kite flying was a huge hit with our
children and Mrs White reported back to
the school that the Cowra Public children
were attentive, respectful, appreciative
and stood out clearly amongst those
attending. Well done to our fine
ambassadors. Pictures of the children
enjoying the day are on page 5.
Today Mr Lewis has taken a group of
seventeen students to a combined
interschool tennis day. Our students will be
playing other local schools in a fun event
arranged by the schools to promote tennis
within Cowra.
On Friday the children in Stage 3 will be
participating in a Social Skills Day that
should be a great way to finish the term.
The children will be enjoying the
opportunity to participate in the
decision process of what activities they
will be involved in, how to organise what
is needed and rules that will be applied.
They will also be going to McDonalds for
lunch which is a once a year treat for
our students and they are looking
forward to it. Our Stage 3 teachers
always report the wonderful response
the children have to this day.
In reflecting on the term it is amazing we
have been able to finish. With so many
lessons and events being delivered the
students and staff are all looking forward
to a well-earned rest. During the break
however the school will still be a very
busy place with new air conditioning
going into Mrs Duncan’s sports centre
and a new phone system being installed
into the school.
I hope all families have a safe and
happy holiday and I look forward to
seeing everyone recommence school
on Tuesday, 7 October straight after the
long weekend.
Brad Tom
P & C BINGO
Tonight
BBQ 6.00pm Games 7.00pm
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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.
COMBINED ASSEMBLY
The school will be holding combined
assemblies twice a term. At these
assemblies the Infants and Primary
Aussies of the Month will be announced
and the children will be presented with
their awards.
NOW ACCEPTING PAYMENT
FOR:-
SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION: $30
per student, with a family
maximum of $60. Payment
would be appreciated this
term.
BAND: $10 per term
STAGE 3 EXCURSION TO
CANBERRA:
Next instalment
Thursday 23 October $50.00
Total cost: $272.00
NSW PREMIER’S SPELLING BEE
Congratulations to Archie Osborne who came second in the Stage 2 section of the
NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee which was held last Monday. Also congratulations to Mac
Webster who finished 4th in the Stage 2 section of the Spelling Bee.
Congratulations to Jessica Henderson who reached Level 4 in the Stage 3 competition
and Tess Roberts who reached Level 2 in the Stage 3 competition.
STAGE 3 SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT DAY Tomorrow, Friday, 19 September 2014
Stage 3 will be holding a Social Skills Day tomorrow Friday, 19 September 2014.
We will be departing the school at 11.00am to walk to River Park. Students wishing to
purchase lunch from McDonalds will walk across the Low Level Bridge from the
school. The students will be accompanied to and from River Park and McDonalds by
the Stage 3 teachers. The students will return to school at approximately 3.00pm.
Children should:
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring their own recess
Bring their own lunch OR purchase McDonald’s
Wear casual clothes and bring sunscreen and a drink.
Activities: Sporting equipment will be provided, however, children may bring their
own.
Compulsory: * Hat
* Sunscreen
* Covered walking shoes (joggers)
* Casual clothes - no bare shoulders
Archie Osborne 2nd in St 2 section Mac Webster 4th in St 2 section
Jessica Henderson Level 4 in St 3 section Tess Roberts Level 2 in St 3 section
SUPERVISION BEFORE SCHOOL
There is NO playground supervision of students at school before 8,45am every
morning.
Teaching staff do not come on duty before this time and it is not safe to send your
child to school without proper supervision.
If for any reason you need to have your child dropped off early in an emergency,
please contact the front office and your child will be looked after in the office until a
teacher comes on duty.
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SPORT
P & C
SPORT ~ TOMORROW
There will be NO Primary sport tomorrow due to
Stage 3 Social Skills Day.
Stage 2 will be holding a popcorn and movie
afternoon.
TENNIS
Today sixteen Cowra Public School tennis players played Mulyan Public
School and St. Raphael’s School at Cowra Tennis Courts.
While there is a competitive side to the day, it is mostly a
fun sporting day involving the three Cowra schools.
The Cowra Public School tennis team is:
Jayden Brown Anja Gower
Jack Druery Jessica Henderson
Sonny Eastwood Eliza Mulligan
Luke Kinsey Madeleine Mulligan
Lewis McFarland Tahlia Murray
Hayden McKeown Tess Roberts
Joshua Pokoney Isabella Scammell
Cambell White Courtney Wright
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Cowra Public School Canteen
Unfortunately helpers in the Canteen have dwindled down to only
two. We used to have someone to assist everyday of the week.
There are 200 plus families who attend Cowra Public School, we
would like to think more than two families are able to come to the
rescue. With this in mind, we hope to put together a team so that
we can revamp our canteen menus and continue to operate
profitably.
The benefits are twofold for all who attend Cowra Public. We can
serve them the best food options possible and the P&C can direct
funds raised towards improving facilities within the school.
To make any difference to the operation of the canteen we really
need the assistance of workers in a couple of ways.
1. People to be rostered on to one or two days per term to assist
from say 9.30 am to 2pm. (there will be a roster for the school term
and volunteers given a copy in advance).
2. People to assist on some baking/food preparation days.
We are hoping to put some new menus in place for Term 4. So
some planning is required to make it happen.
If we want to serve healthier food we need HANDS to make it
otherwise it won't happen.
There are a lot of kids that really rely on the canteen and we owe it
to them to provide some healthier options.
It would be appreciated if you would consider volunteering if at all
possible. Even if it is for an hour or so on certain days it really helps
out. Please contact me via email or text if you would like to register
your interest.
Look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Kind regards
Kim Meeuwisse Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0419 988 322
CLOTHING POOL
The school runs a very well equipped Clothing Pool.
The Clothing Pool is run by the canteen manager,
Mrs Lisa Willis. Lisa is available to show parents the
stock at any time. Please be mindful that Lisa is
extremely busy before school taking lunch orders
etc and at recess and lunch times.
The Clothing Pool has girl’s summer uniforms, boy’s
shorts and shirts and both boy’s and girl’s sports
clothes.
The clothing pool also stocks chair bags and library
bags.
If any parent has school clothing in good condition
they wish to sell, please label the clothing with your
name and phone number along with the amount
you wish to sell it for. The P & C take a small
commission on the sale.
RED DAY
What a great success the canteen
Red Day was yesterday!
Lots of students enjoyed hot dogs and treats for
lunch thanks to the Canteen and the volunteers who
assisted on the day. A special thank you to Natalie
Crutch and Kim Meeuwisse for their assistance with
the day.
The canteen looked great all decorated with the
colours of the football teams.
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Over $1,500 in prizes to be won!!!
Where: School Auditorium
Time: 7.00 p.m. (Doors open at 6.30pm)
Cost: $3.00 per book (20 games)
$15.00 for a sheet (6 books — 120 games)
** purchased at the door
All Welcome
BBQ available from 6.00pm ** Sausage sandwiches
** Steak sandwiches ** Chicken kebabs
Tea, Coffee, popcorn & canteen available
Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult
All funds raised on the evening will be used by the P & C towards your child’s education
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Thank you to the following Sponsors
who supported our Bingo Night
ANZ Bank Cowra Golf Club Le Cafe
Absolute Beauty Cowra Guardian Mark Fisher Accounting
Aldi Supermarket Cowra Health Club Martins Electrical
Amcal Pharmacy Cowra Hot Bake Mid State Electrical Contracting
Apsara Cafe Cowra Japanese Gardens Mid West Solar and Electrical
Bells Super Seconds Cowra Seafood Mr Embroidery
Biz-E Signs Cowra Shire Council Norman C Bellamy & Co
Breakout Brassiere Cowra Toyota Optimal Pharmacy
Breakout River Meats Cowra Veterinary Centre Piccadilly Fabrics
Brooks Beds R Us Craig & Haydi Oliver & family Phil’s Blinds & Awnings/Cowra Paint Plus
Bryant’s Packaging Curves Ray White Real Estate
Bunnings Cowra Fitzroy Street Physiotherapy Redfern Street Takeaway
Bushman Boots and All French’s Store Reids Marine
Calare for Hair Garden & Montgomery Solicitors Relish Homewares
Carpet Court Hazells Timber Repco
Carruther’s Machinery Centre Hippity Hop Riverside Meats
Central Milling J & D Lazarou Sportspower
Cliff Dykes Photography Jamieson’s Joinery & Building Style for Women
Coles Supermarket KFC Cowra Target
Commonwealth Bank Kumiai-Ryu Martial Arts Cowra Tivoli Fresh
Cowra Bowling Club Lachlan Engineering Services Upper Cuts Hair Design
Cowra Bus Service Lachlan Valley Hotel Webster’s Optometrists
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Thank you to the following Premium Sponsors for
supporting our Bingo Night
Ray White Cowra
28C Kendal Street, Cowra Phone: 02 6341 1311
Email: [email protected] Website: www.raywhitecowra.com
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Cowra Public School
Page 9 Cowra Public School
Cowra Golf Club
Mees Road
PO Box 62
Cowra, NSW, 2794 OFFICE Phone: (02) 6342 2299 Fax:(02) 6342 3881
E-mail: [email protected]
6 River Park Road Cowra NSW 2794
Telephone:02 6342 6401
Mobile:0418 482 438
Telephone: 6345 5826 or 6345 5803
Well seasoned, long burning
FIREWOODFIREWOODFIREWOOD ready now!
Iron Bark, Hardwood & Pine cut to your requirements
Fencing Timber
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY
TENNIS CLINIC
Helen Garratt Tennis Coaching
Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach
Email: [email protected] Mobile 0407 139 164
Date: Thursday 25 September
Venue: Cowra Tennis Club
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm (Early drop off and later pick
up available if required)
Program
10.00am - 12 noon: Skills, technique, fitness and
various activities.
12.00 noon - 12.30pm: Lunch break (children to
bring own lunches, snacks and drinks).
12.30pm - 2.30pm: Match play and ball
machine.
2.45pm - 3.00pm Presentation of prizes to
everyone plus other awards
Racquets are available if you don’t have one.
Cost
Morning session 9.30am-12 noon: $30.00 per student
Afternoon session 1.00-4.00pm : $30.00 per student
Both sessions: $50.00
COMMUNITY
ASD PARENTING COURSE
There is a parent training and information program for
parents of students with Autism happening in November
in Cowra.
Dates: Tuesday, 25 November
Wednesday, 26 November.
The course is highly recommended and is available to
parents on the Positive Partnerships website. The course
will assist parents to understand their child and support
them and manage them better.
Please visit http://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/
public/index.cfm
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Cowra Public School Page 12
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
BJORN AGAIN: 25th October 2014, Canberra Theatre, Canberra - $130.00
DIRTY DANCING: Saturday, 6th Decembmer, 2014: Lyric Theatre, Sydney - $190.00
2015 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS OPEN: Friday, 23rd January-Monday 26th January, 2015: Book early to secure selection of sessions. from $930.00
LES MISERABLES: Saturday, 13 June 2015, Capitol Theatre, Sydney - $220.00
NEW ZEALND 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”
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK Sydney’s largest school holiday program returns this spring
and celebrates 10 years! There's a bumper 60+ fun-filled
activities to keep your kids active, outdoors and
entertained. A range of activities are free or under $20,
making it affordable to discover Sydney’s most exciting
playground this holidays!
Full details at www.kidsinthepark.com.au
Archery – Kids on Target & Little Archers All Day Holiday Recreational Program Art, Cooking, Writing Workshops Cheerleading & Gymnastics Circus skills & Flying Trapeze Fizzics Science Workshops King Tut's Mystery Maze show - FREE Sport & Adventure Camps Sport Star and Dance Star- FREE
....and lots more
COWRA JUNIOR
CRICKET
“Summer is coming…and so is the Cowra
Junior Cricket 2014/15 season.
See you at the following registration days…
When: Fri 19th Sept 4.00pm / Sat 20th Sept 10am
Where: SportsPower, Kendal St Cowra
Full details in the Cowra Guardian this Friday.”