TERM 3 WEEK 1
SCHOOL CALENDAR
JULY/AUGUST
Wk / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Sat/Sun2 / 25
Peer Support Program begins
Speech Pathologist
Occupational Therapist / 26
Stage 1 Assembly / 27
Scripture / 28
Primary Assembly / 29 / 30/31
3 / 1
EDUCATION WEEK
Speech Pathologist
Occupational Therapist / 2 / 3
Scripture / 4
Combined Assembly
12.55 pm / 5 / 6/7
TERM 3 WEEK 1
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Bill Godman
New families
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our school to Hayley-Bree Collins in KL and Tyler Wood in 3/4G.
Staff Development Day (SDD)
On Monday staff participated in a workshop involving the writing of report comments as we continuously seek improvement in the quality of information we deliver to parents and students. This course builds upon our previous SDD in Term 2 where we undertook learning in providing students with effective feedback.
We hosted Mirella Aglio, Principal of the James Potter Public School in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. It was very interesting to discover that teaching and learning is so very similar and the topics we discussed on the day were also very topical in her school.
Parents will be receiving information regarding teacher/parent interviews shortly.
Student Competition Results
Each year students from Cootamundra Public School participate in a range of Academic Competitions. Students gain satisfaction and increase their skill level through participation. Congratulations to all students who have entered. The following students received results worthy of commendation:
ICAS Computer Skills Competition
Josephine Basham - credit
Kate Crawford - credit
Joanna Hicks - credit
Rosie Meares - credit
Harry Ward - credit
ICAS Science Competition
Kate Crawford - Distinction
Joanna Hicks - Distinction
NAIDOC Week
In the first week of the school holidays our school hosted community NAIDOC celebrations. Children and visitors were involved in boomerang painting, story-telling, playing the didgeridoo. Lunch was provided. There were also displays of Aboriginal art work from school children from Cootamundra schools and local Indigenous artists. We were also delighted to receive a beautiful piece of artwork “The Frog Family” by Roy G Levett.
State Cross Country
Anna Altenburg will compete at the State Cross Country event at Homebush, Sydney tomorrow. Good luck Anna.
School Improvements
During the school holidays a number of improvements were carried out to the school. The Year 5/6 classroom was painted internally and sections of the exterior of the Administration Block were also painted. The sports shed was
PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Year 6 at the end of their peer support training with Mr Johnson and Miss O’Calaghan. The CPS Peer Support program will begin next week for all students.
FAREWELL MRS BYRNE
Mr Bill Godman presenting Mrs Kerry Byrne with her retirement medal and certificate.
MUNCHTIME IN THE MORNING
Come and join us each morning at 8.30 am for a yummy and nutritious breakfast. Everyone welcome.
Choice of cereal, toast, fruit, smoothies and juice. A gold coin donation would be appreciated but is not essential.
NOTICE TO PARENTS
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR CONTACT DETAILS
If 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.
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Check out the school website
www.cootamundr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
PARENT LINE
Parent Line NSW is a state funded 24 hour professional counselling, support and information service to parents of children 0 – 18 across NSW.
1300 1300 52
www.parentline.org.au
MEDICATION
If your child requires medication to be given at school, please come to the front office and fill out the necessary paperwork. Thank you.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Could 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.
COMMUNITY NOTICE
Project India
In association with Channel Youth and Fiona Braybrooks presents:
BRIDE & PREJUDICE
A hilarious Bollywood adaptation of the famous Jane Austen story, Pride and Prejudice. The film follows the trials and tribulations of the Bakshi family in which Mrs Bakshi is eager to find husbands for her 4 unmarried daughters. All is set to change when the wealthy Raj and Darcy arrive in town…
When: Sunday July 31 at 4.00 pm
Where: Cootamundra Public School Hall
Cost: $10 per ticket
Refreshments will be available.
Tickets available at Braybrooks Pharmacy or contact Fiona 6942 1060
refurbished with the removal of obsolete drinking fountains to create more space. A wheelchair access ramp was constructed to the library veranda and a new air conditioning motor was installed in the 5/6 classroom.
Literacy review
Parents and students will be invited to participate in a school review of literacy practices. School Development Officer, Mr Ken Davis, is assisting the school to gather and analyse data. We want to build upon the great approaches we are already taking in reading and writing.
Enrolments
We are now taking enrolments for 2012. Parents are invited to come to school to collect an information package.
AWARDS
Congratulations to Katie Berkrey, Alexandra Crawford and Max Cameron who will receive Honour Awards at the next Combined Assembly on Thursday 4th August, at 12.55 pm.
Our award winners for the last assembly: Lauryn Angel and Ella Ronning were presented with Certificates of Merit. Louise Faichney, Ella McTavish and Harry Ward achieved Honour Awards.
CANTEEN ROSTER – August
Monday 1st A Chamberlain, S Neale
Tuesday 2nd CLOSED
Wednesday 3rd M Butt, A Bowen
Thursday 4th J Noack, H Bush
Friday 5th J Bateup, D Huntington
If you are unable to do your roster duty, please ring Belinda on 69423638 or 0427 423628.
News from the Library
Announcing!!!
BOOK FAIR: Our first book fair for 2011 will begin Tuesday 2nd August until Monday 8th, afternoon. (Refer to brochure inserted in this Newsletter).
Please watch the Newsletters for Library opening times.
Volunteers /Helpers: If you are able to help with the running of our Book Fair please let Mrs Saad know as soon as possible.
BOOK WEEK: Coming up week 6: 22 – 26 August.
Start planning a costume for your child for our annual Book Parade.
YEAR 5 BORAMBOLA CAMP EXCURSION REMINDER
Full payment for the Year 5 Borambola Camp Excursion is due no later than Friday 19th August. If you have a problem with payment please contact the school as soon as possible.
VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
At the end of last term, some of our CPS students were chosen to take part in a video production workshop. The students had a wonderful day learning new skills in this very popular field.