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

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: kimmeeuwisse@live.com.au

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: cowra.nsw@raywhite.com Website: www.raywhitecowra.com

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Cowra Public School

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Cowra Golf Club

Mees Road

PO Box 62

Cowra, NSW, 2794 OFFICE Phone: (02) 6342 2299 Fax:(02) 6342 3881

E-mail: cowragolfclub@bigpond.com

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: handlgarratt@bigpond.com 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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PO Box 900, Cowra NSW 2794 T/A Lic 2TA5695

Phone: 6342 1021 Fax: 6342 4597

Email: info@cowrabus.com.au 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.”