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SCHOOL CALENDARNOVEMBERWk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun

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21Intensive swimming 9.30 am - 12.00Stage 1 AssemblySaCC 11.40am

22Intensive swimming 9.30 am - 12.00

23Mufty Day Intensive swimming 9.30 am - 12.00Scripture

24 Intensive swimming 9.30 am - 12.00Captains speeches and elections – votingPrimary assembly

25 Intensive swimming 9.30 am - 12.00ALL LIBRARY BOOKS RETURNED

26/27

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28 29Stage 1 AssemblySchool Council P & C Meeting

30Wellbeing MeetingTransition CHSScripture

1Yrs 3 – 6 DanceCombined Assembly

2 3/4

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

Dropping off studentsThe safety of students is of paramount importance. Parents can ensure that students enter school grounds safely by choosing drop off point that doesn’t involve crossing the road. The best options for parents are Thompson Street and Bourke Street. There is always plenty of parking on the same side of the street as the school. These are residential streets and a lot less busy than Cooper Street.

State Primary CricketMajad Khan has recently returned from the State Cricket Championships held in Maitland. Majad acquitted himself very well taking 12 wickets in four matches. The Riverina team won 2 out of 4 matches and was placed 5th

overall. Majad won two player of the month awards and took 6 wickets in one match. Congratulations Majad on an outstanding effort.

Public SpeakingSensational is the word that comes to mind after the performance of our students in the stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3 Public Speaking Competitions. Our students are very talented and deciding winners was a very difficult job for adjudicators.The place getters were: Stage 1: William Crawford, Sam Bragg and Ally Crawford. Stage 2: Harry Ward, Kate Crawford, Rosie

Meares and Cassie BushStage 3: Brigette Holder, Ebony Davey and

Henry Altenburg

The winners of the competition will be announced at our Awards Night. Thank you to Mrs Lorraine Saad for sponsoring the

competition. It was very pleasing to see so many students enter the competition.

FeteThis year’s fete was successful. A very tidy sum was raised for the P & C. More importantly though, the fete was the result of our whole school community working together to produce a memorable event that so many children and adults enjoyed. Thank you to all those who contributed in some way, through donations of items for sale, prizes and produce and by volunteering in any capacity. Thank you to all those families who attended on the day and supported our wonderful school.I would particularly like to recognize the efforts of the P & C President Mrs Rebecca Bragg for her leadership, drive and energy and the many hours of behind the scenes work by P & C members. Planning for next year’s fete has already commenced.

Life Education VanStudents were thrilled and excited to again make the acquaintance of Healthy Harold from the Life Education Van. We are very grateful to Chris Edwards for her donation to the school that enabled our students to attend at a very reduced cost. The Federal Government Drought Assistance Fund also supported students to attend.Educator Lucy Nowlan-Kemp was very pleased to inform me of the impeccable behaviour and attentiveness of our students.

Year 7 Selective High School Placement 2013Parents and families are advised that application forms and information is available

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now for Selective High School entry in 2013. Please contact the Principal.A separate letter will be sent home with Year 5 students. Information for parents is published on the Internet at: www.schools.nsw.edu.au/shsplacement

Primary Research ProjectCongratulations Paul Buchanan for achieving a Gold Certificate in recognition of his outstanding achievement in the Primary Research Project. Paul finished in the top 1% of the competition.Bill GodmanPrincipal

AWARDS

Congratulations to Alex McCaffery, Chelsea Basham, James Hicks, Mikayla Moore-Starr, Charlotte Lane, Jasper Turvey, Amelia Jordan, Richie Tooth and William Crawford who will receive Honour Awards (10 Achievement Awards) at the next Combined Assembly on 17th November at 12.45 pm.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Ebony Davey, William Bailey, Penny Loiterton and Maddy Noack proudly represented the school at the Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Cenotaph last Friday, Armistice Day, to remember all Australians who have lost their lives in all wars and conflicts.

William Bailey and Penny Loiterton laying a wreath at the cenotaph.CANTEEN ROSTER – November

Monday 14th N Gould, V HarlandTuesday 15th CLOSEDWednesday 16th L Ward, T JamesThursday 17th R Sloan, T TurveyFriday 18th C Taylor, M Anderson,

D TaylorIf you are unable to do your roster duty, please ring Belinda on 69423638 or 0427 423628.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH 6JRickilee Munro City Scape

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

School WebsiteCheck out the school website for the latest photos and newsletters. www.cootamundrp.schools.nsw.edu.au

MUNCHTIME IN THE MORNINGMunchtime continues to be very busy each morning.A huge thank you to those who have donated eggs, honey, cereal, bread and crumpets in the last week. It has also been great to receive more donations of cash. Thanks!!

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION DAYThe 2012 Kindergarten children had a wonderful time with their buddies at the orientation days held over the last three weeks. They are all

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ready and very enthusiastic to start school next year. Their buddies will help them adjust to big school and make sure they have a happy and fun start to the year.

COOTAMUNDRA MUFTY DAYPlease note that all schools in Cootamundra will be supporting Telstra Child Flight on Wednesday 23rd November by wearing mufty clothes for a gold coin donation.Telstra Child Flight is the only emergency helicopter retrieval service especially for children and babies in Australia. Telstra Child Flight is proud of the role we play in transporting critically ill andinjured boys and girls from regional NSW and the ACT to advanced lifesaving medical care availablein major metropolitan hospitals.Since we began in 1989, Telstra Child Flight has airlifted more than 7,300 children and babies. As aregistered charity, Telstra Child Flight is only partially funded by the Government, and we rely on the generous support of our sponsors and the public to raise the money needed to cover the high costsof our life saving missions, which can range between $8,000 and $16,000 each. This is at no cost tothe families we assist.

Donation Hotline: 1800 244 531 Website: www.telstrachildflight.org.au_

INFANTS FROLIC TONIGHTKinder, Year 1 and Year 2

When: 17th NovemberTime: BBQ at 6.00 pm

Dancing at 7.00 pm – 8.00 pmTheme: Party TimeChildren to wear suitable clothes and sensible shoes. Children come along dressed for a party ready to show everyone your fabulous dancing.The P & C will have two BBQ stalls at the Infants Frolic next Thursday, ready to serve

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sausage sandwiches ($1.50), steak sandwiches ($5.00), and drinks from 6.00 pm.

LIBRARY NEWS – BOOK FAIRThe Book Fair has now finished and was very successful with many wonderful books being purchased by children and parents. Thank you to all the parents and helpers who volunteered their time.We will let you know how much money the Book Fair raised in next week’s newsletter.

IMPORTANT NOTICECould you please refrain from using nuts/nut products (peanut butter, rocky road, biscuits) in your child’s/children’s lunch boxes. We have children at our school that have an allergy to these. This can be a life threatening condition if they come into contact with them. Thank you for your care and consideration.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR CONTACT DETAILSIf you have a change of address or change your telephone, mobile or emergency contact numbers, it is very important that you notify the front office so school records can be updated. Thank you.

Getting organisedOn the School A to Z website, listen to Shannon Lush’s advice about how to organise your household in a way that will leave you with more time to enjoy your family. Go to: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/web/dec-schools-a-z/homework-and-study/homework-tips/organising-the-home-for-a-smooth-school-run

Toy recyclingWith Christmas fast approaching, have you considered donating your youngest child’s unwanted toys to charity? Many families feel the pinch over this time and donations to all charities are much appreciated. A new resource for quality used goods is Second Chance Toys (www.secondchancetoys.com.au ), an Australia-wide community initiative to rescue and recycle gently used plastic toys by donating them to children in need. Check out the website for more information, or donate at your local op shop, charity or drop off bin.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Cootamundra Basketball Association

Cootamundra Sports StadiumFully Supervised Disco

When:  4th December 2011Time: 6:00pm – 8:00 pmEntry:  $5.00

Kindergarten – Year 8

Games, Lucky Door Prizes, Kiosk will be open.

Sports Crazy CampDetails:

Date Monday 9 to Friday 13 January 2012 Time Camp commences at 12 midday

on Monday and concludes at 12 midday on Friday.

Venue Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre (25km east of Wagga Wagga)

Age 10 – 13 years (boys and girls) Cost $295 (includes GST) Transport Own transport is required Program number 0056381