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Cowra Public School
NEWS
Term 1, Week 5
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Dear Parents
It has been a very hot week and with
the extreme temperatures we remind
parents on the need to ensure that all
children have water and their hat at
school. This week the teachers have
been allowing extra drink breaks. The
new turf areas have definitely helped in
the playgrounds compared to the
asphalt surfaces.
Last Friday Cowra Public School hosted
the annual Cowra District Swimming
Carnival. Mrs Duncan coordinated an
amazing day that saw four out of the six
age champions going to Cowra Public
School children. Our age Champions
were Mac Webster in the Senior Boys,
Cailin McKay, Senior Girls, Jake Roberts
11 Years Boys and Jada Buchan Junior
Girls. Twenty eight students represented
Cowra Public on the day as individuals
but joined together to form our relay
teams and again had great success
with several winning on the day.
Congratulations to all swimmers and
good luck to all competitors who have
FOR YOUR DIARY
MARCH
1
Canteen Meal Deal
4
Regional Swimming Carnival - Dubbo
9
Infants Parent/Teacher interviews
10
Primary Parent/Teacher interviews
12
Festival of International Understanding
12
Kindergarten Dental Checks
14
AECG Meeting 2.00pm CPS
15
Bandaged Bear Day
17
Combined K-6 Assembly
18
Stage 3 Lap-a-thon
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 8.40am
25 February 2016
NSW Department of Education and Communities
gained selection to compete in Dubbo
on Friday, 4 March and to all children,
parents and staff who helped on the
day.
We started the week in front of the
camera with the school photos being
taken by Cliff Dykes Photography. Cliff
and Kay travel extensively throughout
NSW with their business and their
comments stating that our school was
one of the most lovely schools, in the
way the children conduct themselves,
their manners, the pride in uniform and
the outstanding organisation by the
teachers was greatly received. Any
student who was not here on the day
will be photographed on Monday, 14
March.
This week the school had students
participate in a PAT-R test that identifies
the
level
of
reading
and
comprehension ability of all students.
This will continue into next week with all
students in Years 3-6 participating. The
results of this test, are to assist teachers
in assessment and on- going delivery of
curriculum aligned with the child’s
ability.
Last night the school held the first
monthly P&C meeting of the year with
the planned school events being
outlined to parents. The P&C will hold a
number of events this year including
discos, movie nights as well as a Bingo
night later in the year. The P&C always
strongly support and supply the school
with resources that benefit the
opportunities to all children.
As mentioned before, the school
Canteen will be running ‘Meal Deal’
days starting Tuesday, next week. The
first deal with be a wonderful beef
mince Noodle Box, a bottle of chilled
water and a frozen juice all for only $6.
This is great value and a very special
treat. Parents are requested to pre
order for the day and an order form
can be found on page 8 of this
newsletter. I encourage all parents
to take the opportunity to support
our great canteen initiative.
For anyone who has been at an
assembly over the last 10 months
and has endured my voice or lack
there of, I apologise. I have been
able to secure treatment to fix my
throat in the next few weeks and will
be taking a short period of time
from Week 7. Mrs Cole will be
relieving for me. With all going well I
should be back prior to Easter.
Ag a i n thi s w eek w e ha ve
introduced four new students into
our school with two returning to us
and two new families joining us. We
hope these students enjoy their time
at Cowra Public School and we are
delighted to welcome them.
Enjoy the week.
Bradley Tom
Canteen
“Meal Deal”
Noodle Box
(Minced Meat)
Large Water
Frozen Juice
$6.00
Tuesday, 1 March
Pre order by Monday, 29 February
(see order in newsletter)
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
Cowra Public School
PRIMARY ASSEMBLY
AWARDS
The following students received their awards
at last week’s Assemblies.
SCHOOL TERMS
FOR 2016
Term 1
Commenced Thursday, 28
January
Concludes Friday, 8 April
Term 2
Commences Wednesday, 27
April
Concludes Friday, 1 July
Term 3
Commences Tuesday, 19 July
Concludes Friday,
23September
Term 4
Commences Monday, 10
October
Concludes Friday, 16
December for students
PRIMARY MERIT AWARDS:
Kiaya Blackmore, Charlie Muddle, Henry
Fagan,
Jessica
Graham,
Coco
Chambers, Brayden Curtis, Ella Kilby, Finn
Blee, Louise Hailstone, Jackson Smith,
Corey Cartwright, Josie Muddle, Mitchell
Graham, Jacqueline Long, Clive Langton,
Bridie O’Connor, Alex Shaw, Lavinus
Howarth, Mac Webster, Chloe Horne, Will
Dunlop, Hayden Gailey, Ryan Boswell,
Nattalea Riley.
INFANTS MERIT AWARDS:
Lawson Wood, Lilliana McCulloch, Rhyan
Field, Keenan Murray, Alli-Rose Cranney,
Jorja Reid, Kate Chambers, Holly
Peterson, Sven Taylor, Abby Bohanna,
Keavy Dromgold, Jason Forbes, Holly
Fagan, Oscar McGill, Allana O’Grady,
Travis Munro, Rohan Rodger-Kable, Jai
Dalton, Oliver Barlow, Paige Muddle,
Haylie Ingram, Abbigail Curtis, Zoe
McKay, Aiden Gaffney, Orlando Williams.
INFANTS
PARENT/
TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 classes
will be holding their Parent/
Teacher
interviews
on
Wednesday, 9 March.
The interviews will be of ten
minutes dura tion. These
interviews form one aspect of
student evaluation and
reporting.
The interviews will be from
3.45pm until 8.30pm and will be
held in individual classrooms.
A written report will be sent home
towards the end of Term 2.
Notes have been sent home with
times. These notes need to be
returned to the school with your
preferred times for the interview.
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PBL AWARDS
The following students have gained
sufficient gotchas on the school’s PBL
Program to receive an achievement
certificate.
The students received their
certificate for being respectful, on task and
safe.
PRIMARY
200 Gotcha Award:
Cailin McKay
50 Gotcha Award:
Brody Fiene
25 Gotcha Award:
Bison Zounis
INFANTS
80 Gotcha Award:
Amelia McCulloch
60 Gotcha Award:
Mathias Pemberton
40 Gotcha Award:
Jenessa Bradley-Ryan,
Abbigail Curtis
Tia
Hodgson,
20 Gotcha Award:
Toby Roylance, Blair Binder, Steven CoffeyBeale
STAGE
2
PARENT/
TEACHER INTERVIEWS
STAGE
3
PARENT/
TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Stage 2 Parent/Teacher
interviews will be held on
Thursday, 10 March in the Stage 2
Open Space.
Stage 3 Parent/Teacher interviews
will be held on Thursday, 10 March
in the Stage 2 Open Space.
The interviews will be held from
3.45pm until 8.00pm and will be
held in 10 minute time slots for
Literacy/Home Room and 5
minute slots for Mathematics. If
you feel you require more time,
please indicate this on your reply
slip.
Notes have been sent home and
these need to be returned to
your child’s Home Room Teacher
by Tuesday, 1 March.
Your interview times will be
forwarded to you on Friday 4,
March.
The interviews will be held from
3.45pm until 8.00pm and will be
held in 5 minute time slots for
Literacy and Mathematics. If you
feel that you may require more
time please note this on the
request sheet. (For example if your
child has the same teacher for
Mathematics and Literacy you
may require a 10 minute time slot).
Notes have been sent home and
these need to be returned to your
child’s Home Room Teacher by
Tuesday, 1 March.
Your interview times will be
forwarded to you on Friday, 4
March.
If for any reason you cannot come to an interview on the nominated date and you wish an interview, please
contact the school to organise another suitable date.
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AUSSIE OF THE MONTH ~ FEBRUARY
Towen Schick ~ Primary
James Wallace ~ Infants
Towen is pictured with his mother, sister and little brothers along
with the presenter, Jeremy Ryan representing Mr Embroidery
James is pictured with his parents and sister along with the
presenter, Jeremy Ryan representing Mr Embroidery
Towen is a very independent, responsible and mature student.
He completes all class tasks promptly and maintains a high
standard of work. Towen is considerate towards all members
of the school community. His behaviour demonstrates a
thorough understanding of the expectations of our PBL
program.
James is a very caring, extremely thoughtful and helpful student.
James stays on task and happily completes all work to a very
high standard. He has enthusiastically participated in school
and community events. James has beautiful manners and
always shows respect for his family, school, friends and teachers.
James is a wonderful role model to all Infants students.
STAGE 2 EXCURSION - HYDE PARK
BARRACKS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Planning is well under way for the Stage Two overnight
excursion to the Hyde Park Barracks.
This excursion will take place in two groups


(Group 1: Tuesday, 21/Wednesday, 22 June:
Group 2: Wednesday,22/Thursday, 23 June.
WESTERN REGION BAND CAMP
Last week I went to Western Region Band Camp at Lake
Burrendong. Mrs Wright was there as the double reed tutor. Every
morning before we played our instruments we had breathing
gym. At breathing gym we did breathing exercises like breathing
in for 4 counts and out for 16 counts. After breathing gym we had
rehearsals until lunch time with a short break in between. Then
after lunch we had recreation activities. The activities included a
giant slip and slide, archery, raft building and pool games. Then
we had another rehearsal until dinner.
The excursion involves travel by bus to Sydney, a ferry trip to
Goat Island and a walk around the Rocks area. We will be
staying overnight at the Hyde Park Barracks, Hyde Park,
Sydney.
Each day we played our instruments for about five hours.
The cost of the excursion will be approximately $100.00 per
student. The final cost will depend upon the number of
students who attend. A maximum of forty students can be
included in each group.
I made lots of new friends and had a great time and hopefully
can go back next year with some Cowra Public School students.
The excursion is open to all students in Years 3 and 4,
however, any students who do not show that they can be
relied upon to act safely and responsibly may be excluded
from the excursion.
As soon as costing has been finalised, a more detailed note
will be sent home with the itinerary and payment plans.
Please complete the expression of interest sent home last
week showing whether your child will or will not be
participating in the excursion, and return it to your child’s
teacher no later than Friday, 4
March 2016.
Mrs Kathryn Macnamara
Assistant Principal Stage 2
At the camp there were about sixty children (the most they have
ever had). At the end of the week the kids did a concert for the
parents.
By Eliza Mulligan
IS YOUR CHILD GETTING TO SCHOOL ON
TIME?
If your child is:
 10 minutes late for school each day, that equals 7 days learning time lost for your child in the year!
 1/2 hour late for school each day, that equals over 21 days, or
4 weeks, of learning time lost for your child!
REMEMBER: CLASS BEGIN AT 9.10AM
If your child is late to school, they must be signed in by AN ADULT
and obtain a slip to give to their teacher.
The sign in book can be found on the front counter of the school
office - or ask at the desk.
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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
Congratulations to the following students who are Cowra Public School’s SRC Representative for 2016. SRC members represent all
students in the school and organise ways for students to participate and contribute to their school community. The students will be
presented with their badges at next week’s assembly
SRC
REPRESENTATIVES
2016
Charlie Sturgiss R1
James Wallace M1
Henry Fagan A2
Lorissa Wood JM2
Ella Kilby C2
Zophia Eggleton H123
Towen Schick K3
Benson Sullivan M3
Eliza Mulligan H3
Corey Cartwright G3
Nattalea Riley E2-3
LIBRARY MONITORS 2016
Congratulations to the following students who are Cowra Public School’s Library Monitors for 2016. These monitors will assist the
Librarian to maintain a tidy and enjoyable Library by shelving books correctly and organising and running games and clubs at
lunchtime for both Infants and Primary students. The students will be presented with their badges at next week’s assembly.
Tobi Casey
Madison Forbes
Eliza Mulligan
Tom Carter
Francesco Adattini
Josie Muddle
Nakeya Ryan
Djakai Reid
Madison O’Brien
Mathew Scott
Alex Shaw
Hollie Baker
Tahlee-Pearl Beckett
Krystal White
Nikolai Paki
Lucy Scammell
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ICAS (INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS
FOR SCHOOLS
The University of NSW offers entries into these annual
assessments in the following subject areas, cost as
indicated:
Digital Technologies
$8
Science
$8
Writing
$17
Spelling
$11
English
$8
Mathematics
$8
Entry is invited from students in Years 3 to 6.
Assessment dates are as follows:
Digi Tech
Science
Spelling
Writing
English
Maths
17/5/16
31/5/16
15/6/16
13-17/6/16
2/8/16
16/8/16
ENTRIES for all competitions close with the school office
on Friday, 1st April.
STAGE 3 LAP-A-THON
Stage 3 will be holding a Lap-a-thon on Friday, 18
March. To attend, children should collect sponsorship
before the lap-a-thon day. It will be a normal school day
for pupils not able to participate.
The program will be:
9.40am:
Walk from school to the pool
10.00am:
Children will change into swimming
gear
Swimming ability will be tested
Commence lap-a-thon
Strong swimmers will swim full laps
Weaker swimmers swim at the shallow
end of the pool
1.00pm
Lunch
2.50pm
Leave pool to return to school
Students can wear mufti, a hat and sunscreen on the
day. They will need to bring swimmers to change into at
the pool.
A BBQ lunch will be provided at no cost. Students will
need to bring their own recess.
A permission note will be sent home shortly and this
needs to be filled in making sure you correctly identify
your child’s swimming ability. There also will be a sponsorship form sent home.
Any parental assistance with the BBQ preparation will be
much appreciated.
Entry into the pool will be
$2.00 unless your child has
a season pass.
Stage 3 teachers
PAYMENT NOW DUE:
SCHOOL FEES - $40 per child (Family
maximum $80)
The prompt payment of school fees would
be greatly appreciated. We keep fees to
a minimum - $40 a child, which equates to approximately 20c a day.
Funds raised are used to purchase classroom essentials
such as exercise books, readers etc.
BAND : $25 a term - Term 1 now due
These funds are used to purchase musical instruments.
PARENTS IN THE PLAYGROUND
We welcome parents into our playground but please
remember that if there is a concern within the
playground speak to the teacher on duty, or the
Principal, not directly to the students.
Also please remember that there is NO supervision in
either the Infants or Primary playgrounds until 8.40am.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
Cliff and Kay Dykes would like to congratulate all the students on their
exemplary behaviour when having their photographs taken on
Monday. It made their job so much easier and they finished in record
time.
Thanks to all the teachers and students for their efforts on the day.
The catch up day will be Monday, 14 March for those students who
missed out on having their photographs taken.
The students who had their photographs taken will receive their note
with their shoot key number on Monday, 7 March. The shoot key will
be activated on Tuesday, 8 March.
To place your order
www.cliffdykes.com.au.
or
for
more
information
fo
to
All orders need to be placed before Tuesday, 22 March. Orders
placed after this date will incur a P & H fee.
BUSBY CAR PARK
If your are dropping or picking up you child in Busby Car Park please
escort them to and from the school gate. There have been a number
of potential accidents involving students.
The safety of all students and parents who use the Busby Car Park exit
from the school is important so please take care in crossing the road
and walking on the road area. Parents please be aware you should
be holding your child’s hand if they are under 10 when crossing the
road and please ensure that you do not let your children run in front
or lag behind you in the parking area. No parent or the school wants
an injury to any child in this area and ensuring the safety of our children is a joint effort.
Users of the car park have reported their concerns and distress to the
school.
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SPORT
PSSA DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL
REGIONAL TEAM
Congratulations to the Cowra Public School swimming team who
performed so well at the District Carnival last Friday! Well done to those
students who now go on to represent our District at the Western
Region Carnival in Dubbo next Friday. Cowra Public School had a
wonderful day in the pool and finished with four out of the six Age
Champions - What an effort!
Girls
Jada Buchan
Keira Buckley
Chloe Chambers
Imogen Chamber
Amelia Clements
Cailin McKay
Hannah McKay
Eliza Mulligan
Lucy Scammell
The Carnival ran smoothly and was most enjoyable day, thanks to the
efforts of Cowra Public School staff and parents. A special thanks you
to Mr Tom who put of tents at 7.00am and to Mr Buchan and Mr
Scammell who put out the swimming club lane ropes in preparation
for the carnival. Timekeeping duties were performed by a number of
parent volunteers and that is greatly appreciated. Thank you again to
Mrs Willis and Mrs Saxby for providing a delicious morning tea and to
the pool staff for their support.
Boys
Corey Cartwright
Dean Cartwright
Zander De Wet
Henry Fagan
Mitchell Graham
Sasha Paki
Jake Roberts
McKay Sullivan
Mac Webster
ORGANISATION FOR THE REGION
CARNIVAL
Swimmers will travel to Dubbo on Friday, 4 March to
compete in the Regional PSSA Swimming Carnival.
Shavaughn Duncan
PE/Sport
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
The team is asked to meet at the Dubbo Aquatic and
Leisure Centre near the Cowra District banner at 8.30am.
Marshalling call is at 9.15am. Heats will commence at
9.30am.
Cost is $3.00 for competitors; $3.00 for spectators; $3.00
unlimited pass-outs.
All events are timed finals and place ribbons will be
issued to competitors with the fastest 3 times.
There will be NO BUS organised to take the children to
the swimming venue and the responsibility to see that
the child gets to and from Dubbo rests entirely with the
parents.
Junior Girl Jada Buchan
11 year boy Jake Roberts
If your child is not attending the carnival, please let Mrs
Duncan know as soon as possible.
A canteen will be available for lunches and drinks at the
pool.
Shavaughn Duncan
PE/Sport
HOCKEY GALA DAY
Senior Girl Cailin McKay
Senior Boy Mac Webster
WESTERN REGION TRIALS
A number of trials will take place this term. These are for team and
individual sports and only those students who are competitive in that
sport should attend. Please see the following teachers for more
information.
Tennis - Tuesday, 1 March in March (Mrs Duncan)
Cricket - Friday, 18 March in Dubbo (Mr Garlick)
Rugby League - Monday, 4 April in Dubbo (Mr Murray)
Girls’ Soccer - Friday, 8 April in Cowra (Mr Garlick)
Boys’ Soccer - Friday, 8 April in Dubbo (Mrs Duncan
Please note travel to and from the trials is the responsibility of the
student’s family.
Shavaughn Duncan
PE/Sport
Stage 2 students have been invited to attend a Hockey
Gala Day on Friday, 18 March from 10.00 - 2.30pm, at
the Hockey/Soccer fields adjacent to the Boorowa
Road.
All students participating MUST HAVE A MOUTHGUARD
AND SHIN PADS are also required. Students are able to
purchase mouth guards from Mrs Duncan prior to the
day for a cost of $5.00. A limited number of shin pads will
also be available to borrow.
Those children participating will come to school as per
usual and will then walk to the Hockey Fields after roll
call.
All food and drink needs to be taken with them as as
always a hat and sunscreen are essential. A teachers will
accompany the students. Stage 3 students will be
holding their Lap-a-thon on that day so this hockey day
will be mainly for Stage 2 students.
Shavaughn Duncan
PE/Sport
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P&C
COMMUNITY
CANTEEN MENU
LIBRARY/CHAIR BAGS
Please check the NEW CANTEEN MENU
attached to this newsletter as there has been
some significant changes.
Zofia Motyka has chair bags and
library bags for sale at
Some items have been removed and some
price changes.
Below is next week’s “Meal
$6.00 each
Deal”.
Please phone Zofia on:
0432 168 649
Please use the tear off slip below or simply
order on a paper bag by Monday, 29
February
Meal Deal
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

Tuesday, 1 March
Noodle Box (Minced Beef)
Large Water
Frozen Juice
Please pre order by Monday, 29 February
Meal Deal
Tuesday, 1 March
Please return this slip with your order by Monday, 29 February
Name: ___________________________ Class _________ Name: ___________________________
Class _______
Number of Noodle Box(es) with Minced Beef: Large Water: Frozen Juice
Enclosed $6.00 or ………………
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
ROYAL EASTER SHOW: Saturday, 19 March 2016, Sydney:
Expression of Interest
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: Saturday, 9 April, 2106, Capitol
Theatre, Sydney: $190.00
GHOST: Saturday, 23 April, 2016, Theatre Royal, Sydney: $195.00 WE WILL ROCK YOU: Saturday, 14 May, 2016: Lyric Theatre,
Sydney: $190.00
GEORGIE GIRL: Saturday, 4 June 2016, State Theatre, Sydney:
$195.00
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: Saturday, 6 August 2016, Lyric
Theatre, Sydney: $190.00
MY FAIR LADY: Saturday, 8 October 2016, Sydney Opera House, Sydney: $240.00
“Cowra Travel Takes you There”
Cowra Public School
P&C
Canteen Menu
Summer Menu
Canteen open every
day for recess and
lunch
Sorry credit is not available at
the canteen.
Prices effective from
Thursday, 28 January, 2016
and subject to change
We need volunteers.
Welcome anytime.
Every bit of help counts.
Please phone Lisa or call in at
the canteen and see Lisa and
put your name on the roster.
Thank you for your support.
Students without lunch will be
referred to the office and parental
contact will be made or a pre made
sandwich will be offered.
No food from home will be heated
or toasted.
How to order from the canteen:
 All lunch orders must be written on a
paper bag and handed to the canteen
between 8.45am and 9.10am.
 Write the order clearly on the bag
including name and class.
 Please do not seal the bag. Wrap the
correct money (if possible, although
change will be given).
 A charge of 20c will be made if you do
not have a lunch bag.
Lisa Willis
Canteen Manager
Everyday Healthy Choices
Sandwiches
Vegemite
Cheese
Chicken (fresh)
Chicken & Salad
Ham
Tomato
Egg
Ham & Salad sandwich
Salad (no meat) sandwich
Salad Bowl
Salad Bowl (with meat)
(chicken or ham)
2.00
2.50
3.70
4.20
3.20
2.20
3.00
4.20
3.40
4.50
5.00
 To have additional sandwich filling, add .10c to



the basic price for each additional filling.
Extras include: tomato sauce, pickles,
mayonnaise.
Toasted sandwich an extra .10c.
Bread rolls & wraps cost .30c extra
Recess purchases are made directly from
the canteen during the recess break.
Hot Food
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Lasagne
Fish & Salad
4.30
4.30
4.50
Occasional Hot Food
These foods should be ordered
infrequently
for children as a treat
Chicken Nuggets (max. 6)
Small Pies
Large Pies
Sausage Rolls
Extras
Tomato Sauce
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Sauce (limit 2)
.60c each
2.20
3.50
3.00
. 40c each
.40c each
Carrot Stick
1/4 Orange
Celery
Cheese
Slinky Apples
Vanilla Custard
Seasonal Fruit
Popcorn
Cheese & crackers
(large)
(small)
Water (large)
Up & Go
Popper
Snacks
.05c
.10c
.20c
.20c
.60c
1.70
.50c
1.20
1.20
.70c
Drinks
1.50
2.20
1.50
Ice blocks and Ice creams
Quelch Sticks
Mini Callippo
Paddlepops
Lemonade Ice Twist
Frozen Juice
.50c
1.20
2.00
1.70
1.00
Please note that ice creams are available at
lunch only.