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News & Views Crookwell Public School

16th August, 2019 Term 3 Week 4

Haris Shah and Lily Butler for sharing their birthday cake with Mr Whittington.

The honest person who handed in money they found in the playground.

Nathan Rowles for demonstrating initiative.

Harry Bailey for community spirit.

Jay Knight for awareness of media events.

Cameron Morton for sensible decision making.

Emma Robertson for well-presented bookwork.

Ivy Bailey for switched on mathematical thinking.

Briah Cluney for consistently trying her hardest in everything she does.

Alec for sharing his excellent shark poster he has been working on.

Kayla McDonald, Ada Dunn and Mia Butler for assisting a Kindergarten girl in need.

Liam Moloney for being an excellent sports captain who made sure everyone got a fair turn.

Emily Simpson for showing determination to learn from her mistakes.

Annabelle Caves for being a passionate book reader.

Ben Webster, Addie Dawson and Ruby Butler for being extra helpful when Mrs Hayes had a bleeding nose during class.

Mrs Woods for wonderful work volunteering in the canteen.

Stage 3 for engagement and focus in STEM.

Year 6 students for being responsible and mature leaders – only fifteen more school days until camp!

Our CWA Country of Study award winners for 2019, well done!

The Crookwell Public School community for your wonderful support of Sam McGregor, your generosity is truly appreciated.

The Year 6 helpers who assisted Mr Whittington with boxes and boxes of Book Fair books, thanks guys!

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gundungurra

nation, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future

43 Denison Street, Crookwell

Ph: 48321 213 Fax: 48321 353

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

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

Working Together, Growing Together

Next week

Mon. 19 Aug Flying Start

Mon. 19 Aug Stage 3 STEM performance @ CHS

Mon. 19 Aug Middle School Program begins

Tue. 20 Aug Middle School Program

Tue. 20 Aug Girls Hockey KO @ Goulburn

Wed. 21 Aug Year 6 Taster Lessons at Crookwell HS

Thur. 22 Aug RSPCA Cupcake Day

Thur. 22 Aug Book Week Character Parade (new date) Coming up Mon. 26 Aug Flying Start

Mon. 26 Aug African Beats performance

Mon. 26 Aug Middle School Program

Tue. 27 Aug Middle School Program

Wed. 28 Aug Year 6 Taster Lessons at Crookwell HS

Mon. 02 Sep Flying Start

Mon. 02 Sep Middle School Program

Tue. 03 Sep Middle School Program concludes

Tue. 03 Sep Life Education Van visits

Wed. 04 Sep Life Education Van visits

Thur. 05 Sep Life Education Van visits

Fri. 06 Sep Infants Canberra Theatre Excursion

Mon. 09 Sep Flying Start

Mon. 09 Sep Year 6 Sport & Rec. Camp @ Narrabeen

Fri. 13 Sep Regional Athletics Carnival

Mon. 16 Sep Year 6 Taster Lessons at Crookwell HS

Fri. 27 Sep Last day of Term 3

Flying Start The sun was shining on Monday morning, after a beautiful snowy weekend, in readiness for another fabulous Flying Start session. This week we read and discussed ‘Edwina the Emu’ picture book by Mem Fox. Then we made mini emus out of paper plates and shredded coloured paper. All students were excited to go outside and play on the fixed equipment before home time. There are six Flying Start sessions this year. Orientation Week will be held in Term 4. We hope we see you all again next Monday morning.

Billy Woods cuts out people from the play dough.

Elouise likes cooking sandwiches and putting the kettle on.

Ivy plays with her friends, dressing the Barbies and giving

them a ride in the car.

Maaz Shah plays hopscotch next to the fixed equipment.

Henry Butler enjoys the fixed equipment in the sunshine.

Batman joined last Monday’s Flying Start session.

Dorothy Lindner is rugged up and waiting her turn to cross

the wobbly steps.

Cristian Huang and Remi Nieves stop for a photo when

crossing the bridge.

Billi Kelly likes playing outside during our Flying Start

sessions.

Jack takes a break on the bridge after running around.

Remi Nieves smiles while he is on the slide.

Koa Haynes and Isla Webster enjoy seeing each other every

Monday.

Developmental Play Students from Kindergarten to Year 2 continued their fun afternoon activities last Friday. There was ‘Flying Start’ play available in the kindergarten room, coding and Lego for those children who wished to extend their technology interests and Zumba fitness for those students who love to move and dance. Free painting was also offered which allowed students the freedom and creative space to express themselves artistically.

Lily Briggs creates a loving message for her parents.

Gemma Chandler paints a beautiful rainbow.

Charlotte Tetley, Charli Kelly, Tommy Dunn and Jordan Tate

are about to create a masterpiece on their Clingfilm.

AgriTECH Workshops On Wednesday, Stage 3 were fortunate enough to have another opportunity to further extend their learning in STEM through the AgriTECH workshop. Students engaged in two different activities aimed to expand their understanding of the innovative ways in which technology is influencing agricultural practices. Students used accelerometers and iPads to track the movement of their peers in an activity called ‘FitBits for Cows’ which was aimed at enhancing their understanding of how movement sensors could be used in livestock production. They also undertook a second activity called ‘Sweet Science’ where they used a device called a refractometer to test the sweetness of different fruits. The day was very successful with students and teachers enjoying the opportunity for some hands on experience with some exciting new science concepts.

A ‘wild dog’ and a ‘herd of cattle’ prepare to test out the

accelerometers.

In the future, accelerometers could be used to help prevent

wild dog attacks on livestock such as this!

Year 6 students wait with anticipation to begin their next

activity.

Even though lemons have higher sugar content than

strawberries Cameron still finds them to be rather sour!

Year 5 students monitor the movement of the animals in their

‘herd.’

Harry Bailey tests the sugar content of fruit using the

refractometer.

GCOPS Performance Last Thursday, students from Crookwell Public School travelled to Goulburn for their final rehearsal for the Goulburn Community of Public Schools (GCOPS) Concert which was to be held that night. Both the final rehearsal and the performance itself was a huge success with our students showcasing their incredible talents as musicians, dancers, singers and performers. Mrs Hayes and Miss Bell could not have been prouder of the efforts of every student involved.

Choir members refine their moves during final rehearsals.

Mrs Hayes and the CPS choir get in to the groove in

rehearsals.

Mrs Hayes makes her conducting debut with the Abba

Medley.

Get ready ‘cause here we come! Our dancers are ready to

take to the stage.

Choir members prepare to ‘warm up’ their voices.

Year 6 performing ‘Shallow’ under the bright stage lights.

Year 6 band instrumentalists are a picture of concentration.

After months of rehearsals the choir is in full voice!

Did you know? Singing is scientifically proven to benefit your

health.

Singing as a part of a choir is scientifically proven to have the same positive effects on your wellbeing as yoga.

Cultivating musical skills benefits all other areas of study.

Music is a great conversation piece that you can take with you anywhere.

Kindergarten’s Visit to the Town Library On Tuesday morning Mr Harrop’s Year 2 class walked down the street to the local town library. After Year 2’s session with Michaela Olde, Kindergarten walked down for their session. We read a picture book about a dad who is very tall and discussed Fathers’ Day, which is fast approaching. Both classes decorated and cut out some cardboard ties to give to their dads, grandads, pops, uncles or loved ones for Fathers’ Day in September. The infants students are enjoying their visits to the town library each week and love borrowing new books to read in our classrooms.

Faith, Aria and Kai use textas and paper to decorate their

cardboard ties.

Olivia, Isabelle, Laura and Charlie are happy to sit at the

special table to complete their craft activity.

Riley Hill and Levi Nieves are impressed with the ties they

made.

“Some books you read. Some books you enjoy. But some books just swallow you

up, heart and soul.” – Joanne Harris

Lily Briggs and Owen Moorby take some time to read

through the picture books. They selected a great book to borrow for the classroom.

Cooper Norris is very happy with his book choice.

Date for your diary: Crookwell Public School Presentation Night

Friday 29th November at Crookwell High School hall commencing at 7pm.

CWA Year 7 Educational Grant The Southern Tablelands Group of the Country Women’s Association of NSW will be awarding five Educational Grants to the value of $250 each for children entering secondary school in 2020. To be eligible for the grant Year 6 students must:-

Live in the Southern Tablelands Group Area

Demonstrate commitment to their school life and community

Be completing Year 6 in 2019

Application forms for this Educational Grant can be obtained from the school administration office or by phoning 48 321 213 and requesting that an application form is posted home.

Completed applications need to be returned to Mr Whittington by Friday 13

th September, 2019 to ensure

they can be posted with time to reach the judging panel by 30

th September, 2019.

Late applications cannot be accepted

Lids for Kids Students and staff at CPS have joined Crookwell High School and many other organisations across the region, to collect plastic lids to support kids with disabilities. The lids are processed and transformed into prosthetic hands or arms for kids in under-serviced countries. Soft drink, milk, water bottle lids and bread clips can be collected at home and brought into the school collection bin. Tops which cannot be processed include those with additional plastic or metal attached. Let’s see how quickly we can fill our collection bin!

Poppy Stephenson and Ada Dunn have some lids to put in

the ‘Lids for Kids’ collection bin

This poster shows which lids can be collected and which lids

can’t.

An example of a finished prosthetic hand that has been

made from processed lids.

CWA – Country of Study: Papua New Guinea On Wednesday afternoon Mr Whittington, Mrs Stepien and Mrs Lynam accompanied nine students to the CWA rooms for the 2019 Country of Study project award ceremony. Olivia Stepien, Haris Shah, Kenzi Fowler, Briah Cluney, Ada Dunn, Charlie Colley, Joshua Churchill, Sophie Watson and Abby Merryfull all placed first in their relevant sections with Haris Shah, Briah Cluney and Charlie Colley all having their projects going on to the next round of judging. Congratulations to all our first place winners and all the students who participated in this project.

Mrs Marshall, CWA President, and Gai Goesch, CWA

secretary, are pictured with the CPS first place winners in the CWA Country of Study project for 2019.

Charlie Colley, pictured with Mrs Marshall, won first prize for his amazing country of study project on Papua New Guinea. His project has been selected to go through to the next round

of judging in the Southern Tablelands area.

Mr Nedanoski’s replacement As most of you would already know, Mr Nedanoski injured himself at school at the end of Week 2. Mr Nedanoski has been given time off work by his doctor so he can receive treatment for his injury and have time to recover.

In his absence we have employed Mrs Lesley Atfield to take Mr Nedansoki’s class. Mrs Atfield has worked at our school as a casual and temporary staff member over the years and knows the school, students and families very well. Mrs Atfield is enjoying being back at CPS and is continuing the teaching and learning program for Mr Nedanoski’s class.

For consistency we will continue to employ Mrs Atfield until Mr Nedanoski returns. We wish Mr Nedanoski a speedy recovery and welcome Mrs Atfield back to the CPS team. Thank you Mrs Atfield for answering our call of need, we greatly appreciate you coming back to CPS to ensure the best possible outcomes for students can be achieved!

Fundraising for a great cause Year 5 student, Stirling Inder, loves animals, great and small, and has decided that it would be a great idea to raise some funds for the RSPCA through the RSPCA Cupcake Day. Stirling and his family are going to make delicious cupcakes that will be sold at school on Thursday 22

nd August.

The cupcakes can be purchased at recess and lunch for the low price of 50 cents per cake with all proceeds going to the RSPCA to assist in caring for animals in need.

For those of you who cannot make it to the cupcake stall you may still donate to this worthy cause by visiting https://www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/f/stirlinginder

Stirling with his pet alpacas at feeding time!

Book Week 2019 – Reading is my Secret Power! CHANGE OF DATE! Book Week 2019 begins Monday 19

th August and runs

through until Friday 23rd

August and Crookwell Public School is ready to celebrate this important event. This year students will be exploring amazing books, especially the many new additions to the newly refurbished school library, joining in activities at the local community library, experiencing countless stimulating activities in every classroom and concluding with the AMAZING Book Week Parade where every student in the school is asked to come dressed as their favourite character from their favourite book. The theme for our celebrations this year is “Reading is my Secret Power” and we hope this theme inspires your imagination to create costumes for the parade on Thursday 22

nd August (change

of date) at 10.15am in the school hall.

Yours in reading and love of books, Miss Kemp, Mrs Graham and Mr Harrop

Term 3 Class Captains Over the last two weeks, the class captain badges were presented to the newly elected Term 3 leaders. The badges were presented by Mr Whittington and proudly pinned on by family members. We know these class captains will do, and are doing a fabulous job in their leadership role. Congratulations!

Year 5/6 class captains; Ben Lang, Eve Roberts, Darcie

Osborne, Charles Butler, Stirling Inder and Alec with their proud family members.

Kayla McDonald with her grandmother and mum and Anthony Barber with his mum after the presentation.

Sam Frost, Gemma Chandler, Charli Kelly, Sam Hunt, Levi

Webster and Lachlan Nolan stand with their parents, grandparents and younger siblings.

What a beautiful picture of the lovely Frost family!

Evelyn Dark, Emma Robertson and Alex Anderson are

excited about their leadership role this term.

Middle School Program Groups – 2019 Students in Years 3, 4 and 5 has been placed into a group for the Middle School Program which will commence next Monday. The program will operate each Monday and Tuesday afternoon for the next three weeks.

If your child is in a group that requires a permission slip please ensure that it is returned to the school office by Monday 19th August, 2019. Students have been informed of the equipment they require for each of the groups. Art shirts, gloves, fishing rods, bikes and helmets are required at school for each day the Middle School Program operates. It promises to be very exciting.

Regards, Greg Atfield Bike Maintenance

Sonny Woods, Abigail Gray, Jack Haynes and Lincoln Kearney Permission slip required -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bike Maintenance

I give permission for my child ___________________ to

ride his/her bike within the school grounds. I understand

my child must wear a helmet in order to participate.

___________________________ __________ Parent/Caregiver Signature Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fishing

Victa Woods, Charlie Colley, Jay Knight, George Willis, Betsy Willis, Bodi Waters, Bailey Sewalt, Kade Fowler, Aiden Stubbings and Kayla McDonald Permission slip required -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fishing

I give permission for my child ___________________ to

walk with the supervising teacher to and from Todkill

Dam and Kiama Creek to go fishing.

___________________________ __________ Parent/Caregiver Signature Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flying High

Michael Foster, Jack Speer, Erik Skelly, Billy Speer, Thomas Cole, Tyler Smith, Cooper Tetley, Alec Coughlin, David Pick, Dustin Carr and Ben Lang Skateboard Art

Alexander Anderson, Maddy Wray, Joe Stephenson, Vincent Bill, Poppy Stephenson, Annabelle Caves, Evelyn Dark, Sianabel Anderson, Sophie Ward and Ellie Whittington Makey Makey/Coding

Ben Webster, Katie Wachs, Jonah Allwright, Stirling Inder, Harrison Bailey, Sam Dooley, Phoebe Murray, Talon Young, Jet Tate and Charles Butler Mechanics

Joshua Churchill, Anthony Barber, Angus Barber, Jacob Waters, Johnny Wilson, Taylor Eason, Rory Hallam, Liam Garnham, James Kelly and Ihaka Hape

Beaded Wind Chimes

Emma Robertson, Louise Robertson, Addie Dawson, Reagan Willis, Ada Dunn, Skyelah Gray, Alyssa Huang, Tegan Allport, Hanna Hunt and Elle Batey. Camp Fire Skills

Shae Dumesic, Elizabeth McDonald, Glynn McIlwain, Sophie Watson, Nathan Rowles, Naomi Cramp, Ruby Butler, Lazarus Topalidis, Darcie Osborne, Thomas Kelly and Emily Simpson Permission slip required -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Camp Fire Skills

I give permission for my child ___________________ to

participate in the Camp Fire Skills program which will be

conducted in the school grounds and the grounds of a

private residence which is located across the back lane

from the school.

___________________________ __________ Parent/Caregiver Signature Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Native Flora & Fauna Appreciation

William McDonald, Charlotte Selmes, Montanna Allwright, Keeley Cunningham, Mia Butler, Charlie McGregor, Lillie Bryan, Katelyn Kelly, Crystal Pick, Skye Garnham and Tahlia Gourlay Permission slip required -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Native Flora & Fauna Appreciation

I give permission for my child ___________________ to

participate in the Native Flora & Fauna Appreciation

program which will be conducted in the school grounds,

Kiama Creek and Todkill Dam. I understand the program

involves walking to Kiama Creek and Todkill Dam under

the guidance of the supervising teacher.

___________________________ __________ Parent/Caregiver Signature Date -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bike Maintenance

4 students

vacancies

Fishing 10 students no vacancies

Flying High 11 students no vacancies

Skateboard Art 10 students no vacancies

Makey Makey/Coding

10 students no vacancies

Mechanics 10 students no vacancies

Beaded Wind Chimes

10 students no vacancies

Camp Fire Skills 11 students no vacancies

Native Flora & Fauna Apprec’n

11 students no vacancies

Life Education Van Will Be Visiting! Life Education NSW will be visiting our school on Tuesday 3

rd

September, Wednesday 4th

September and Thursday 5

th

September, 2019, Week 7, Term 3.

Following is an outline of the programs being offered:-

My Body Matters ~ Kindergarten Harold and his friends want to look their best for photo day at school, but discover things don’t always go to plan. The module focuses on things children can do to keep themselves healthy including: The importance of personal hygiene.

Choosing foods for a healthy balanced diet.

Benefits of physical activity and sleep.

Ways to keep safe at home, school and in the community.

Ready, Steady, Go ~ Year 1

Harold and his friends are ready for their big race at the school athletics carnival. Or are they? When one member of the relay team doesn’t show up, what are they to do? This fun, engaging narrative provides opportunities to discover:

Benefits of physical activity.

Safety strategies in different environments.

How our body reacts in new situations

What our body needs to be healthy including a nutritious diet, water and sleep.

Growing Good Friends~ Year 2 Harold battles to figure out what to give his grandma for her birthday, until his friends, Boots and Red step in and offer some good ideas. This animated story takes us to the familiar surrounds where students can:

Explore what health messages mean

Identify safety signs.

Recognise how physical activity and nutrition contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

Explore how positive relationships benefit our health and wellbeing.

bCyberwise ~ Years 3 & 4 What did they learn?

Children today really are digital natives, so it is more crucial than ever that they understand the importance of being safe and respectful whilst learning and having fun online. ‘bCyberwise’ is about cybersafety, cyber security and cyber ethics. The children learn about:

How to be responsible and respectful when using online technology

The importance of keeping personal information safe and not telling other people private passwords or arranging to meet with strangers

Strategies to use if exposed to inappropriate content online; for example deleting and blocking unwanted messages or talking to an unknown adult

What to do if they or their friends experience cyberbullying or are being cyberbullied themselves.

On The Case ~ Year 5

Join MacHardy, a time travelling detective, and his sidekick ‘Conan’ as they gather evidence to persuade MacHardy’s great, great granddaughter not to take up smoking. Set in a fantasy world of futuristic steam powered machines, students travel through time, collaborate and explore:

What’s in a cigarette?

Effects of smoking.

History and laws.

Myths and facts.

Influences and pressures.

Strategies to reduce harm.

Decisions ~ Year 6 This module offers a choice of content on legal drugs or legal and illegal drugs. Students explore the decision making process and improve decision making skills by looking at choices, consequences, responsibility, facts and influences.

What is a drug and how drugs are classified.

Effects of drugs on the body.

Analysing health messages about drugs in the media.

Messages around non-use - normative date-dispelling myths.

Influences on decision making – family, peers, media, culture, financial, legal.

Strategies and skills to be safe. As the Life Education program addresses many of the components and objectives within the NSW Personal Development, Health, Physical Education curriculum, students are encouraged to attend. If you would like your child/children to participate in the program please detach the slip and return it to school by Friday 19

th October, 2018 with the admission fee of $10.00

per student.

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LIFE EDUCATION PERMISSION NOTE

I give permission for my child/ children _________________

________________________________________________

of class/classes ___________ to participate in the Life

Education Van program and enclose $ _____to cover the

participation fee of $10.00 per student.

Signature: _____________________ Date:___________ (Parent/Guardian) If payment made online POP Receipt # ________________

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Life Education Merchandise For Sale During lunch times while the Life Education van is visiting, Harold merchandise will be on sale. If your child/children are going to purchase Harold merchandise please place the correct money in an envelope with the item name written on the face of the envelope along with your child’s name and class. This allows the order to be processed efficiently and accurately. Thank you

Harold Merchandise

Product Description Price

Tattoo $0.50

Harold Hand Ball $3.00

Harold post-it-note $1.50

Small Harold Soft Toy $8.00

Large Harold Soft Toy $15.00

N.B Harold products are subject to availability

Crookwell High Taster Lessons – Year 6 This term, Year 6 students will be visiting Crookwell High School on three occasions to commence their transition to high school program. Students will participate in lessons in a variety of Key Learning Areas and attend Crookwell High’s school assembly. Students should arrive at Crookwell High School ready to commence these lessons at 8.55am. Please assemble under the shade sails at the front of Crookwell High where you will be greeted by your Year Advisor: Mr Michael Dark. Students will have their recess at CHS and return to school at 11.25am. Transport back to CPS is by bus, which has kindly been provided by CHS free of charge. The dates for these lessons are: Wednesday 21

st August

Wednesday 28th

August

and Monday 16

th September

There is the opportunity for students to have extra transition sessions if required. If you would like to speak to Mr Atfield or Miss Bell regarding this please phone the office on 48 321 213.

Many thanks, Miss Phoebe Bell & Mr Greg Atfield

Waste Free Wednesday Waste Free Wednesday statistics continues to improve across the school with steady reduction in landfill rubbish in all classrooms. A major reduction from Kookaburra, Koala and Platypus has been pleasing and it’s exciting to see. Well done to all parents, carers and students on such an amazing effort. Let’s see if we can be a complete Waste Free School for a day before the end of term.

Enrolling Now For 2020

If you know of families who will have children starting school at Crookwell Public in 2020 please encourage them to return their Application for Enrolment Form promptly. This will

allow staffing arrangements for next year to be firmly in place by the commencement of the new academic year.

Families new to the school community are invited to contact the school on 48 321 213 to arrange an interview with Mr Whittington, meet the staff, tour the school and receive a Crookwell Public School Information package.

Thank you to the families who have already completed and submitted their child’s application to enrol.

Mufti Day – Sam McGregor Thank you to everyone who supported Mufti Day on Thursday to assist Sam McGregor to attend the national hockey titles in Bendigo next week. We wish Sam and his fellow NSW team mates the very best of luck! We truly are lucky to be part of the CPS community!

K-2 Excursion to Canberra Theatre 06/09/2019 On Friday 6

th September 2019, students in Kindergarten,

Year 1 and Year 2 will be travelling to Canberra Theatre to

watch the live production of ‘Possum Magic’. For more

than 30 years, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people all over Australia.

Students will be leaving school at approximately 9:30am and returning to school by 4pm. This will not be in time for

students to catch the bus home, alternate arrangements need to be organised to collect students from the school at 4pm. Children will need to bring a packed recess and lunch in separate plastic bags clearly labelled with their names.

Disposable drink containers are a handy idea on this excursion. We will be eating our packed lunch at Commonwealth Park at Lake Burley Griffin.

The total cost of this excursion is $50.00 per child. This includes the theatre ticket and bus fare. To assist parents in making the payment for this excursion, a payment plan has been set up:

There are 9 tickets left. We are opening these tickets up to any Year 3 or 4 students who would like to come along and see the show. It will be ‘first in, best dressed’. The next nine Year 3 or 4 students who return the permission note along with $50 to the office will be attending the show!

If there are any questions relating to this excursion please feel free to contact the school or come and talk to one of the K-2 staff members.

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Infants Excursion to Canberra Theatre

I give permission for my child/ren ____________________ of __________ class to attend the Infants Canberra Theatre Excursion to watch ‘Possum Magic’ on Friday 6

th September,

2019. Please find enclosed payment of $_________ towards the cost of the excursion. Signed: ______________________ Date: __________ (Parent/Caregiver) If payment made online POP Receipt Number ___________

African Beats On Monday 26

th August, African Beat Performance

Company will be returning to Crookwell Public School to present their fabulous interactive drumming tour. Students from K-6 will have another opportunity to participate in a well-structured, informative and highly interactive drumming performance by one of West Africa’s top cultural troupes, The Salaka Ensemble. “Salaka” means “Sharing” in the Ga language of Ghana. The performance by visiting artists from Ghana immerses students in the rich culture and rhythms of Africa, in an entertaining and educational way. Best of all, it’s hands on! The cost of the performance is $6.00 per child. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

African Beats

I give my child(ren)_________________________________ permission to attend the ‘Salaka’ African Beats performance on Monday 26

th August. I have enclosed $6 per child to

cover the cost of the interactive performance. Signature of Parent/Caregiver: ___________________

Date: ________________

If payment made online POP Receipt # ________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Crookwell Public School Equestrian Team Students who would like to represent Crookwell Public School at the Interschool Equestrian events in 2019 are invited to submit their interest. Expressions of interest are required to ensure the school brow bands and saddlecloths for each competitor are provided.

The Interschool Equestrian program is for students from K- Yr 12. Events cater for all riders’ needs; special needs, beginner on the lead, beginner off the lead, intermediate and advanced equestrians. Students interested in being a part of the team must have their own horse, reliable horse transport and more than 12 months of riding experience.

If your child is interested in being a part of the Equestrian Team, please complete the attached form and return it to the school.

Entries are open from Tuesday August 20th

for the ACT Interschool’s Equestrian Competition 2019, which will be held in Bungendore from Friday 1

st until Sunday 3

rd of

November. If your child is interested in competing, please sign up online at www.globalentries.com and then inform Miss Bell of the events you have entered.

……………………………………………………………………… Crookwell Public School Equestrian Team

My child _____________________________ in Year _____ would like to participate in the Crookwell Public School Interschool’s equestrian events.

Parent’s name: ______________________

Parent’s contact: ______________________

Parent’s signature: ____________________

STEM Performance at Crookwell High School On Monday 19

th August students in Stage 3 will be

attending a STEM based performance at Crookwell High School. LAUNCH TO THE FUTURE celebrates the 2019 National Science Week in Schools theme: Destination Moon - More Missions, More Science. LAUNCH TO THE FUTURE focuses on how space programs and lunar science propel us into the future using STEM! In a series of sketches, professional actor/educators use student suggestions to create uniquely hilarious scenes that educate on the moon and space science. Students will be travelling to the high school by bus, departing Crookwell Public at 9:15am sharp and returning in time for recess. There will be no cost for this excursion.

…………………………………………………………………. STEM Excursion to ‘Launch to the Future’ Crookwell

High School

I give permission for my child/ren _____________________ in class/es to attend the ‘Launch to the Future’ performance at Crookwell High School on 19

th

August. I understand that students will be travelling by bus to and from the high school, departing school at 9:15am and returning before recess.

Parent/Guardian Signature________________________

Date__________________

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Welcome back to the Willis family! Betsy, George and Charles, along with mum, Billie, and dad Adrian, have returned home and to school this week from an amazing time travelling around Italy. We were very excited to have them back at school to hear all about their wonderful time overseas.

Mrs Willis got straight back into the thick of things in the front office while Betsy, George and Charles have been busy sharing their stories with their class mates.

The Willis family in Sirmione.

The Willis family outside Verona Arena with Charles doing his best gladiator impression with sister Betsy as his victim!

Yours in Public Education,

Michael Whittington Principal

Kirstie O’Neill Assistant Principal

Greg Atfield Relieving Assistant Principal

P&C News Fathers’ Day Stall As we move through Term 3, we are getting closer to Fathers’ Day, and an opportunity for you to help the Crookwell Public School P&C raise some funds for our school. If you are available to lend a helping hand at the Father's Day stall on Friday 30th August, please complete and return the slip below. We would really appreciate your time!

We are also looking for more volunteers to help in the canteen. Are you able to volunteer in the canteen for one day a term, or know someone who could? Please fill out the slip below and we will get in touch! It is a great way to meet other CPS community members and your kids would love to see you at school for the day!

Students will also be doing their artworks later this term as part of the annual Crazy Camel fundraiser. Keep a look out in the News & Views late this term for your opportunity to get some special Christmas presents for your loved ones, featuring your child's artwork.

Thanks in advance for your support!

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Fathers’ Day Stall Volunteers Name: ________________________________ Contact number: ________________________ ___ I would like to volunteer to assist with the Father's Day stall on 30th August at CPS. ___ I would like to volunteer in the CPS canteen. ………………………………………………………………….

Canteen Roster Term 3 Food for Thought

Week 5

Wednesday 21st August Friday 23

rd August

Mandy Hollis Alex Hewitt

Peta Reid Heather Stanger Julie Simpson

Week 6

Wednesday 28th

August Friday 30th August

Rob & Nicola Foster Alison Moloney

Jackie Dawson John & Victoria Gray Michelle Butler

Week 7

Wednesday 4th September Friday 6

th September

Amanda Pearson Katie Keith

Sheridan Riles Monique Foster Jan Woods

Week 8

Wednesday 11th

September Friday 13th September

Marion Harrop Shirley Pearman

Heather Stanger Julie Simpson Jan Woods

Week 9

Wednesday 18th

September Friday 20th September

Marcia Dunn Liddy Skelly

Alex Hewitt Peta Reid Michelle Butler

Week 10

Wednesday 25th September Friday 27th September

Liz Hunt Susan McIlroy

John and Victoria Gray Jackie Dawson Jan Woods

Community Announcements ………………… The inclusion of any announcement does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation

thereof by Crookwell Public School.

KAOS (Kids Acting on Stage) is looking for ‘stars’ for

their 2019 Production

HOT PURSUIT

Any child from Kinder to High School who is interested in

acting, singing, dancing, or just want to know more about

what we are doing this year come along to

Auditions/Muster on Wednesday 21st August 2019 or

Monday 26th August 2019 from 5.00pm to 6.00pm at the

Crookwell Memorial Hall. Meet the production crew and

ask questions.

The Production will be staged tentatively 8/9/10

November 2019 and there is always something for

everyone in this team.

For more information Contact Rechell Naughton on 0248

322369 or Sandra Bill on 0248 321685.