Dear Parents

Another week has flown by and the staff have been very busy preparing student reports,

Presentation Day awards and end of year celebrations! On behalf of the students and

staff I warmly invite all families to our two Presentation Days on Tuesday 13th December

at 9:30am (Primary) and Wednesday 14th December at 9:30am (Infants) and 11:30am

(Primary). I am really looking forward to both these events and celebrating a wonderful

year of learning at Cowra PS.

At this time of year all schools are collecting data in order to write their Annual School

Report. As part of this process we are required to evaluate aspects of our school policies

and practices so that we know what is working really well, and which areas we may

need to focus on improving. This year we will be evaluating “Satisfaction” and “Science”.

Included with this week’s Newsletter are two surveys which we would appreciate you

completing and returning to school by Friday 9th December. Your child is asked to

place your surveys in the collection box located in the Office, so that all surveys remain

anonymous. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this.

On Tuesday CPS held “Bike Day”. Thanks and congratulations to Mr Albert Murray who

coordinated this very successful event for all Year 4 students. Thank you also to the

parents who donated their time to assist with the running of the day. Bike Safety is an

important issue for all students to be aware of and I’m sure they gained valuable

knowledge, learnt new skills and had lots of fun throughout the day.

Scooter safety is an area of concern which several staff members have brought to my

attention this week. Students are reminded that scooters are not to be ridden across

pedestrian crossings, around bus lines or within the school grounds. This is for the safety of

both pedestrians and riders. Parents are encouraged to discuss this with their children as

well, as the last thing we want is for an accident to occur and one of our students to get

badly hurt.

Yesterday we held a special luncheon for our scripture teachers who generously donate

their time every week to instruct our students. It was lovely to meet and chat with them

at this event and hear how much they enjoy spending time at our school. On behalf of

the students and staff I would like to thank them for their continued support and wish

them a very Merry Christmas. Our 2016 scripture lessons concluded this week with a

special combined Infants and Primary performance.

Over the past few days I have been very proud to receive messages in relation to the

outstanding efforts of our students and teachers. Mrs Alison Buckley from Cowra High

School and Mrs Kellie Statham from Mulyan Public School both sent messages of thanks

for the amazing effort Mrs Long and Mrs Cobcroft went to during the Schools

Spectacular Week. I also received a phone call from Jordan Moran who is the Western

Region Cricket coach in praise for the great sportsmanship and excellent behaviour

shown by Mac Webster during the State Cricket Competition. Mac’s team ended up

finishing in 3rd place out of 14 other teams from all over NSW, and was their best result in

many years! Congratulations to all.

This week classes have been venturing out into our local environment. K-3 attended the

Cowra Ballet School’s production of “The Secret Life of Toys”, H123 took a walk to the

Post Office to send their letters to Santa and Stage 2 are off to the river today as part of

their Geography studies about our local waterways. How wonderful to have so many

great learning opportunities and experiences right on our doorstep! Oh…and don’t

forget to pop up to the Library this coming week – the mini Book Fair is on with lots of

beautiful books and great bargains – just in time for Christmas!

Have a great week…

Kind Regards,

Jenny Lewis

Cowra Public School

NEWS 1 December 2016 Term 4, Week 8

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

CONTACTING THE SCHOOL Administration Office Hours: 8.00am - 3.30pm

School commences at 9.10am

School finishes at 3.15pm

Students are not supervised before 8.40am

Mail: PO Box 285, Cowra

Phone: 6342 2400

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

FOR YOUR DIARY

DECEMBER

1 Year 6 High School Social 7.30-9.30pm

8 Year 5 Farewell to Year 6

13 Minor Primary Assembly 9.30am

14 Major Primary Assembly 11.30am

Infants 9.30am

15 Class Parties

16 Year 6 Graduation

16 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

PSSA STATE CRICKET

Congratulations to Mac Webster who

was selected and played in the Western

District Cricket team. The team finished

third in the State - best result in 11

years!!!. They won three from four games

and only narrowly

lost the fourth

game against

Polding.

The whole school

is extremely proud

of Mac and the

Western District

team.

P & C

Fete Meeting

Thursday, 8 December

6.00pm

in staffroom

Everyone welcome

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PRESENTATION

ASSEMBLIES

~ INFANTS ~

Presentation Assembly

Wednesday, 14 December at

9.30am

Major awards will be presented at this

assembly.

All parents and friends are invited to

attend.

~ PRIMARY ~

Final Assembly

Tuesday, 13 December at 9.30am

Special merit certificates, service and

citizenship awards and sporting awards

will be presented at this assembly.

Presentation Assembly

Wednesday, 14 December at

11.30am

Major awards will be presented at this

assembly. All parents and friends are

invited to attend.

Year 6 students

will receive their

GRADUATION CERTIFICATES at an assembly on Friday, 16

December at 2.45pm

ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT

At this time of the year we are beginning to write our

Annual School Report. As part of this process we

need to evaluate aspects of our school policies and

practices. This year we will be evaluating the areas

of “Satisfaction” and “Science”.

Attached are two surveys which we would

appreciate you completing and returning to the

school by Friday 9th December 2016. Your child will

be asked to place your surveys in the collection box

located in the Office, so that all surveys remain

anonymous.

Jenny Lewis

Principal

END OF YEAR BOOK FAIR

Buy 1 - get 1 free for the school.

Buy 2 - get one free for the school, one free

for you.

We are holding a mini Book Fair in the Library from Thursday 1st December to Wednesday 7th December.

If you have ever lost a library book this would be a great way of replacing that book, buy one for yourself and you get to choose a book for the library.

This book fair is only for books, there are no novelty items or posters.

First come first choice of books, no orders taken.

Great for Christmas shopping!

COWRA CHRISTMAS STREET FESTIVAL

Cowra Public School Primary Choir is joining in the combined choir for the Cowra Christmas Street Festival on Friday, 16 December. Choir members are required to be in full school summer uniform but are encouraged to accessorise with a Christmas hat or antlers, bells etc. I look forward to seeing you on Friday, 16 December at 5.30pm in Kendal Street. Mrs Gay Hilton Choir Master

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SALVATION ARMY

COLLECTION

28 NOVEMBER - 9 DECEMBER

Students (K-6) will be collecting donations over

10 days only, commencing on Monday, 28

November and concluding on Friday, 9

December (Weeks 8-9).

Classes will compete for one special, mystery

prize.

Every year the Salvation Army distributes in

excess of 70 Christmas hampers to individuals

and families with the Cowra Community and

they require assistance to provide enough

festive food and Christmas cheer this year.

Donations of:

* tinned fruit * tinned vegetables

* cereal * potato chips * biscuits

* jellies * lollies * Christmas cakes

* puddings * coffee * sugar

* cordial etc.

Party items such as serviettes, bon-bons,

balloons or decorations would be appreciated

also.

Please check all use by dates on goods

donated.

Please do not send perishable items.

INFANTS CLASS PARTIES & SOCIAL

DATE: THURSDAY, 15 DECEMBER

Infants classes will party in their classrooms from 12.00 noon -

1.00pm.

Santa will make a surprise visit during this time.

A social will be held in the school auditorium from 2.00pm -

3.00pm.

Children may wear party clothes - please remember a hat.

Children are asked to bring a plate of food to share. Please be

mindful of allergies (especially peanuts).

If your child has any allergies please contact your child’s class

teacher.

Some suggestions:

Fairy bread

Sandwiches

Fruit platter

Fruit skewers

Salad platter

Cold meat (includes chicken)

Chips

Dip and biscuits

STAGE 2 - CHRISTMAS PARTY

WHEN Thursday, 15 December 2016 from 11:00am until

approximately 2:30pm

WHERE: Cowra Public School

MORNING TEA:

Bring your own party food.

LUNCH:

Bring your own OR purchase McDonald's (a note will be sent

home with choices).

ACTIVITIES:

Water activities (students will need to bring their costumes, towel

and rubber thongs or waterproof shoes)

Sporting equipment will be provided, however, you may bring

your own.

COMPULSORY:

Hat

Sunscreen

Waterproof shoes or rubber thongs

Casual clothes - no bare shoulders

Drinks, water bottle

The permission note and

McDonald’s note will be

sent home next week

and must be returned to

their class teacher by

Friday, 9 December with

the correct amount of

money for McDonald’s if

ordering. There will be

no change given.

YEAR 5 FAREWELL TO YEAR 6

Date: THURSDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2016

Time: 6.30 - 7.00pm Finger food supper

7.00 - 8.00pm Social/bushdancing

8.00 - 8.30pm Formal Ceremony in

Auditorium

Dress: Smart casual

Cost: Year 5 only: $2.00 towards the cost of the

farewell cake.

Year 5 students are each to bring a small plate of

finger food, ready to eat. Chips, drinks and lollies will

be supplied, so please don’t bring them along.

Suggestions for food are: Sandwiches; fruit platter/

skewers; salad platter; cold meat (includes chicken);

sausage rolls/mini pies/mini quiches/mini pizzas;

cocktail frankfurts.

Children are not to arrive before 6.30pm and we ask

that you are punctual in collecting your child at

8.30pm from the

auditorium. If your

child is travelling

home with someone

other than their

parent, a note will be

required.

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SPORT

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Learning to swim is great fun with Sport and Recreation’s

Swim and Survive Program.

Lessons are a great opportunity to reinforce skills already

learnt.

Classes are multiple grades across preschool and school

age categories.

Classes are delivered by nationally qualified instructors

and normally run for eight or nine consecutive week-

days.

FRIDAY SPORT TERM 4

During the cooler months sport will be played on Friday

mornings from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Any cost involved

must be paid to the school office before classes on Fridays.

Skatepark: Skatepark: - cost $2 (bus)

Gymnastics: PCYC Binni Creek Road - cost $5

(bus & activity)

Cricket: River Park - no cost

Tennis: tennis courts or school

Squad swimming: Cowra Aquatic Club - $2.00 or

season ticket number

Touch Footy & Skills Development: River Park - no cost

Walking for Fun & Fitness: Cowra surrounds - no cost

Sport money needs to be paid to the office on or before

Friday mornings.

Shavaughn Duncan PE/Sport

P & C

Fete Meeting

Thursday, 8 December

6.00pm

in staffroom

Everyone welcome

CLIFF DYKES PHOTGRAPHY

Cliff Dykes Photography would like to advise parents that

their child’s school photographs are still available to

order online up until Friday, 16 December.

After this date parents will need to contact Cliff Dykes

Photography as the images will be taken down in

preparation for next year.

Cliff and Kay Dykes would like to wish everyone a Merry

Christmas and a Happy New Year.

P & C NEWS!!!

School Magazine Order your copy of the magazine up until

Friday, 2 December, 2016 Cost: $10.00

**We will print only the number of magazines ordered (no

spare copies will be available).

The magazine will contain an outline of the year’s events

as well as students’ academic and sporting

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“Cowra Travel Takes you There”

You’re invited to the Cowra Community Christmas Lunch. It is for those who may not have family or

friends around for Christmas. So we will share it with you.

It is free, but you need to Register by 21 December.

Please call 0429 421 294

When: 25 December 12.30pm for 1.00pm start Where: 2 Bourke Street Cowra Baptist Church

You may also like to come to our

Christmas Day Service commencing at 9.00am

at 2 Bourke Street

This event is a gift to our community from Cowra Baptist Church and we are thankful for the support of local businesses and our local sister churches that have assisted us. We trust that you have a great Christmas and like the wise men, go out of your way to meet Jesus for yourself.

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