Dear Parents,

Principal’s Report

We are very proud of our four students who were recognised on Friday the 16

th November at the annual ‘Proud and Deadly

Awards.’ Jameah Ost, Manyana Ost, Lachlan Dolan and Mackenzee Dolan received recognition for excellence and their

achievement. Jameah and Manyana attended the ceremony.

Organisation 2013

I received notification last week, that at this point, the position of Principal will be advertised during Term 1 2013. The

successful applicant would assume duties as of the beginning of Term 2, 2013. I have accepted the opportunity to continue

to relieve as Principal until this process is finalised. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with such professional staff

and delightful students. I value the support, patience and understanding I have received from our parent body.

Staff have begun organisation for 2013. One element that is underway is the allocation of students to classes for next year.

Our classes are determined by the number of students in each grade. As a small school, we have limited flexibility on the

structure. We will be having the following classes for 2013;

K / 1 = Mrs McDonald 1 / 2= Mrs Taylor 2 /3 /4 = Mrs Read 4 /5 /6 = Ms Andrews (Term1)

Staff consider a lot of factors when determining students’ allocation to classes. If you feel there is a sibling or educational

factor you would like staff to consider when making these decisions, please contact either your child’s teacher or myself.

Swimming Scheme

Our K-4 students began their ‘Learn to Swim” program yesterday. I commend our boys and girls for being so well

organised with their notes, money and swimming gear. It was wonderful to see all the children being so ‘Sun-Safe’ and

applying sunscreen, wearing their hats and bringing their rash shirts! It was also inspiring to see the Year 4 students

caring for and assisting our younger students with getting changed and packing their bags. Our students do really look out

for each other.

The students were assessed yesterday and allocated to a swimming group with a similar skill level. Below is a breakdown

of the groups and the levels they are working toward. Please share with your child their how their lessons went and the

skills they are learning.

Gold Fish – Shallow Water

Face down float/glide 5 seconds minimum

Back float/ glide 5 seconds minimum

Face down glide with kick 1 to 5 metres

Back glide with kick 1 to 5 metres

Face down swim 1 to 5 metres

NEWSLETTER

158 Hume Street

Corowa NSW 2646

Phone: 02 6033 1535

Corowa South Public School Term 4 Week 8

27th November 2012

2012

158 Hume Street

Corowa NSW 2646

Phone: 02 6033 1535 Fax: 02 60334 021

Email: corowasth-school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.corowasth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Jameah

Ost

Citizenship Year

6

Lachlan

Dolan

Academic

Achievement

Year

4

Lachlan

Dolan

Student

Leadership

Year

4

Mackenzie

Dolan

Encouragement Year

3

Manyana

Ost

Encouragement Year

1

Sea Horse – Chest high water

Face down float 5 seconds then roll to back float 10 seconds

Backscull 6 to 20 metres

Introductory Freestyle 6 to 10 metres

Dolphin – deep water - Demonstrate with confidence and reasonable storke

Jump in treadwater 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes

Back float 10 seconds, 2o seconds, 30 seconds

Backscull 11 to 25 metres

Freestyle 11 to 20 metres

Marlin – deep water - Demonstrate with confidence and style, at least one metre from the poolside

Backstroke 25 metres

Breaststroke 25 metres

Freestyle 25 metres.

Personal Development Day

Today, Year 5/6 students travelled to Savernake Public School to attend a Personal Development Day with other local

schools students. This wonderful opportunity to interact with other students was a valuable learning experience for our

older students. They examined relationship and other aspects of growing into a young adult. I commend our boys and girls

for their maturity, politeness and eagerness to learn.

“Get Hooked”

Year 5/6 will be heading to Mulwala to participate in a fishing workshop with NSW Fisheries and then to Brimin Murray

Cod Hatchery. Fishing is a popular recreational activity in our local area and it’s important that we learn how to incorporate

this activity in an environmentally sound manner. Thank you to the parents who have offered to come along and assist us.

Having assistance to remove caught fish from the hooks has made me very ‘happy.’ I remind students to ensure they return

all notes and monies. They need to bring food and drinks, wear full sports uniform with ‘joggers’ (Closed-toe shoes), wear

a hat and apply sunscreen

Parent Helper’s Afternoon Tea – We would like to show our appreciation to our parents, grandparents and community

helpers by inviting them to Afternoon Tea at the school on Tuesday 11th

December. If you have helped out at the school

in any way this year, please join us at 2.15pm in the school library. RSVP to the school office would be appreciated.

Book Fair Thank you to all students and families who generously supported our Book Fair last week. We hope the children enjoy

reading their new books.

As a result, we were able to choose books to the value of $455, free, for our library. These new books will be accessioned

shortly and will be available for borrowing by the students in 2013.

Creative Catchment Kids – Book Launch

The following students have been invited to the book

launch- at Corowa Civic Centre on Wednesday 28th

November: Mac McFarland, Jameah Ost, Simon Craft,

Mackenzie Rolls, Leah Raschke, Susie Monk, Kealie

Jordan and Sarah Dyson.

Students will make a short 3 minute presentation on their

book . Students will reflect on their journey over the year

and what they have achieved. The books will be displayed

as an Ebook whilst they are presenting. Each

school/student on this day will be presented with a copy of

their printed book.

We are very proud of the students achievement and look

forward to reading the story of the Diamond Firetail, in our

school garden.

P & C News

There will be a P & C meeting on Monday 10th December,

commencing at 6.30pm. The focus of the agenda will be

FUNDRAISING IDEAS for 2013.

Please bring your ideas along and help support our

students in 2013.

Dates to Remember/ Permission Notes to Return

Mon 26th Nov

– Fri 7th Dec

Swimming Scheme

Tue 27th Nov 8.45am Yr 5/6 PD Day at Savernake

Wed 28th Nov 10.00am Creative Catchment Kids –

Book Launch

3.30pm AASP – Loren Filliponi

Thur 29th Nov 8.45am Yr 5/6 Get Hooked Program

3.30pm AASP – Loren Filliponi – LAST DAY

Wed 5th Dec 9.00am Yr 6-7 CHS Transition Day

Mon 10th Dec 6.30pm P & C Fundraising Meeting

Tue 11th Dec 2.15pm Helpers Afternoon Tea

Fri 14th Dec K-6 Fun Day

Mon 17th Dec 6.30pm Presentation Night

Tue 18th Dec 10.00am Whole School Excursion

Carols in the Park Corowa South Choir members have been excitedly preparing for this Community Event. Our school choir are listed 7

th

item on the program, just prior to the interval. Students are to wear full summer school uniform and are asked to meet Ms

Andrews/Mrs McDonald at 5.50pm this Sunday 2nd

Dec at RSL Park (John Street) entry. They will be expected to sit as a

group until their performance. Please collect your child promptly at the end of our school item.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend on the night, but I’m sure our choir members will sing beautifully.

Thank you,

Mrs Kate Taylor

Home Reading Program Congratulations to students who have achieved: 75 Nights of Home Reading: Brodie Lynch, Geoffrey Johnston, Manyana Ost, Callum Dunscombe-Lofthouse, Stephanie Dunscombe Lofthouse 100 Nights of Home Reading: Nicholas Butler, Amitoj Gill 125 Nights of Home Reading: Josh Bruce, Isabella Macartney 150 Nights of Home Reading: Spencer Holland, Nikita Larsen, Tom Forrest, Zach Wemyss, Loren Delaney, Bryce Moffitt 175 Nights of Home Reading: Maddison Andrews, Nadia Raschke 225 Nights of Home Reading: Emily Price, Abbie Hetherington

LIBRARY NEWS - Borrowing for Term 4 is now finished. HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS?

Please check your bookshelves at home for your Library books (they are very

good at hiding) and return them to the Library as soon as possible, as the end

of Term 4 is fast approaching.

Please encourage your child to look after their Library books. Any books that are

not returned or are damaged beyond repair will need to be replaced or paid for

by the borrower.

Most children have borrowed consistently this Term which is great to see.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Librarian

Corowa Baptist Church

Big Night Out

A night of fun, food, games, prizes and surprises for students in Years 3-6

When: Saturday 15th

December

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00 pm

Cost: $5.00

Where: Corowa Baptist Church

Address: 77 Tower St (opposite Ramsay

Thank you to parents /

grandparents and friends. Please

keep sending in your 1.25 Plastic

Bottles ………………………………….

→

Christmas” night

Come dressed as something related to Christmas.

Children must be signed in and out by an adult.

Enquiries: Debbie Francis Phone: 6033 0652

Jokes

Q. What did Santa say to Mrs Claus?

A. Looks like rain, dear.

Q. What do snowmen eat for breakfast?

A. Snowflakes

Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a

vampire?

A. Frostbite.

Questions and answers with Ruby Van Ree

Colouring in competition!

Q. What’s your favourite movie?

A. Red dog

Q. What’s your favourite subject

A. Maths

Q. Who’s your best friend?

A. Nykia, Teagan, Mackenzee,

Tallulah, Zara and Angela

GOOD LUCK!

Prize

3 free games at the year 6 fun day

Please write your name on your drawing and

give to Ashleeh or Mackenzie by next Monday

Segments

Kinder-1, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6