Week 10 Term 1 Newsletter 2025
- Principal's Message
- 100% Attendance Gallery
- Upcoming Events
- SRC - Student Representative Council 2025
- School Assembly - Friday 4th April at 2pm
- School Photo Day - Next Tuesday 8th April
- Young Leaders Conference
- Class in Focus
- Attendance Matters!
- Our Learner Qualities
- PBL Focus - CPS Wellbeing Program
- The Resilience Project continued....
- Sentral Parents App
- The HUB - Canteen Lunches
- Healthy Snippets
- P&C News
- Community Notices
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
We are thrilled to share that our students had an incredible time at the UpStage workshop on Monday! They enjoyed exploring new dances, songs, and unleashing their theatrical talents. We are looking forward to making this a cherished annual event.
As a reminder, school photos are scheduled for next Tuesday, April 8th. Please ensure your child is dressed in full summer uniform. For girls, this includes either the school dress or the yellow shirt with emblem, paired with a black skirt or skort, white socks, and black school shoes. Hair ribbons should be in school colours. Boys should wear the yellow shirt with emblem, black shorts, grey or white socks, and black school shoes or boots. Kindly return all photo envelopes to the school office by Tuesday, so we can organise them into class groups for the photographers. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time, as photos will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
Next week, our Year 6 students will attend the Peer Support camp at Moorbel Hall, led by Mrs Chalker, Miss Dixon, and Mrs Wright. This program is designed to prepare our students to lead Peer Support groups in Terms 2 and 3. It is a long-standing and valued part of our school culture, and we are excited for the experiences it will bring.
Friday will be a bustling day for our Primary students as they participate in the school Cross Country Carnival at Canowindra Showground. All students will be bused to the venue at 9:00 AM. We warmly welcome spectators and appreciate the fantastic response from volunteers who will assist at checkpoints. It promises to be a wonderful day for everyone!
Please note that the last day of term is next Friday, April 11th. As we approach the holidays, we encourage our students to march in the annual ANZAC Day parade on Friday, April 25th, in their winter uniform. Additionally, our P&C will host the annual Balloon Glow Trivia night to kick off Balloon Week festivities on Monday, April 28th. Gather a table of friends to support our P&C and enjoy a memorable evening! You can book your table via the QR code on the flyer.
We wish you all a fantastic week ahead
Kind regards,
Sharon Hawker
Principal
Canowindra Public Schools 150 Years Birthday
Arrangements to celebrate the 150 Years of Public Education in Canowindra, are underway. Both Schools in conjunction with the Canowindra Historical Society and Museum Inc, will celebrate this amazing achievement during 2025.
Thursday 1st May 2025 – 2.00pm at Canowindra High School Hall - a short ceremony to launch the new book, The Past Fifty Years of Public Education in Canowindra 1975 – 2025 is planned. This will be a brief ceremony with presentations to be made of the books to each School. All students, ex-students, parents, and community members are invited to attend. During this time in Canowindra, the Balloon Challenge will be held, so lots to see and do! The Schools Open days will be held later in this year.
Details re the order forms and places to purchase the new book to be available soon. There will be a Pre-Launch Sale of the new book on Saturday 26th April 2025 – 9.30 am to 3.00 pm at the Canowindra Historical Museum’s Open Day. This will coincide with the commencement of the Canowindra Balloon Challenge.
During the year it is hoped to hold A History in the Club presentation, sponsored by the Canowindra Historical Society and Museum. The details are yet to be finalised and will be advertised later.
Friday 31st October 2025 will see the start of the Schools’ Celebrations with an evening Cocktail Party at Perennialle Plants at 7pm. It is hoped that this weekend will be a “Come Home” time for many ex-students and teachers, so plan your reunion and accommodation soon.
Saturday 1st November the Public School will hold their Annual Fete and Open Day from 11am – 2pm at the Tilga Street School. That evening, the annual Canowindra Spring Fling Street Party will be held from 5pm with a food stalls, bands and fun activities for the whole community to enjoy.
Sunday 2nd November 2025 the High School, located in Browns Avenue, will hold their Open Day with a Breakfast starting at 8.00am. It is a double celebration for the High School as this year marks the 50th Year of the School on the Browns Avenue site. Both Schools will confirm activities later and advise of planned activities via their Schools’ Newletters.
Please mark these dates on your calendar to help celebrate the Sesqui Centenary of Public Education in Canowindra.
Contact person - Mim Loomes – 0427447146 for the Canowindra Historical Society and Museum and both Public Schools.
EXCITING OOSH UPDATE!
I'm pleased to announce that we have found a coordinator! The service will start on Monday 14th April for vacation care and continue into Term 2 as before and after school care. Stay tuned for more information. Register your interest ASAP.
100% Attendance Gallery
Congratulations to Kayden Smith, Matilda Robinson and Kai Thornberry,100% attendance in Week 9, keep up the great work!
Upcoming Events
Week 10 - Primary Cross Country, School Assembly 2pm - Friday 4th April
Week 11 - Tuesday 8th April - School Photo Day
- Thursday 10th April - Yr 6 Peer Support Training at Moorbel Hall
- Friday 11th April - Easter Hat Parade
Upstage - Musical Theatre Workshop
On Monday we welcomed the crew from Upstage Annual Schools Tour. The half day workshop introduced the whole school to singing, acting and dancing - the cornerstones of performing arts. This was a great way to focus on our student's wellbeing as they had lots of fun and expressed themselves creatively.
SRC - Student Representative Council 2025
The Student Representative Council (SRC) is peer-elected and composed of representatives from Year 2 to 6. All representatives are actively involved in the school community. Members will attend meetings, collect ideas and provide feedback to their peers. The SRC fundraises throughout the year and the money raised is directed towards projects and programs chosen by the students. The SRC directly works with and supports all students at Canowindra Public School.
SRC Representatives for this year are:
Year 1/2 Mrs Miller – Kai Thornberry
Year 2 Mrs Swords – Ruby Nash
Year 3/4 Ms Laurie - Archer Maere and Pia Grey
Year 4/5 Miss Smith - Ada Carpenter and Makk Bowman
Year 5/6 Miss Dixon - Lachlan Nash and Evie Daly
Year 5/6 Blue Mrs Chalker - Eli McKenzie and Ebony Street
Students will be presented with their SRC badges at our School Assembly on Friday 4th April.
School Assembly - Friday 4th April at 2pm
Kinder Riley Bermingham, Harrison Miller, Maisie Bermingham, Evie Bourke
K/1 Henry Carpenter, Jack Lawrence, Archie Daly, Liam Watt
Year 1/2 Jasmine Nash, Ziggy Kemper, Violet Fitzgerald, Chloe Nash
Year 2 Darciie Rooke, Tahlia Stewart, Isla Wise, Jack Skipper
Year 3/4 Anna Morrow, Jay Book, Beau Ovington, Eleanor Willis
Year 4/5 Kyah Smith, Cora Ryan, Brennon Hughes, Archer Sharp
Year 5/6 Evie Daly, Alexa Roth, George McKenzie, Ryleigh Bowd
Year 5/6 Blue Zoe Campbell, Daniel Greenhill, Jack Daly, Gracie-Lee Davies
School Photo Day - Next Tuesday 8th April
School Photo Day ordering envelopes have been sent home with students, if a family photo envelope is needed please see the office. Make sure your envelope is returned before photo day or on photo day.
Young Leaders Conference
Last week our Yr 6 Leaders went to Sydney to the Young Leaders Conference. They caught all types of transport as they saw the sights of Sydney. They had had great time at the conference and were able to listen to some very inspirational speakers, even getting their photo with Emma McKeon.A big thanks to Miss Mindy Dixon and Mrs Suzie Nash for taking the students on this wonderful excursion.
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Class in Focus
Each week one of our classes will be chosen to showcase the great learning that is happening in our school. This week our class is: Kindergarten
Attendance Matters!
Every day counts, as regular attendance helps students to:
- develop a sense of belonging
- develop and maintain friendships
- be more engaged at school
- progress with their learning
- be more aware of career and life options.
Our Learner Qualities
We are proud to reintroduce our Visible Learning qualities, which are essential traits that empower our students to thrive both academically and personally. These qualities include:
I Am Resilient: Our students learn to bounce back from setbacks and challenges, developing persistence and determination in their pursuit of success.
I Am Creative: We encourage creativity by inspiring students to think outside the box and approach problems with innovative solutions.
I Seek Feedback: Our students understand the value of constructive feedback as a tool for growth, actively seeking input to improve their learning and performance.
I Embrace Challenge: We foster a growth mindset, encouraging students to take on challenges and view them as opportunities for learning and development.
I Am Self-motivated: Our students take ownership of their learning, setting personal goals and striving to achieve them with enthusiasm and commitment.
These Visible Learning qualities are integral to our educational approach, helping students become confident, capable learners who are prepared for future success. Together, we will cultivate these qualities to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
PBL Focus - CPS Wellbeing Program
The Resilience Project continued....
Thank to all the parents who attended our Parent Webinar last week at school and online. For those of you who were unable to attend, please find the recording from last week's Parent Webinar in the link below:
Here is the link to the recording as promised. Please note that this link will expire on the 19th April.
Also, The Resilience Project team would be delighted if you could please spare a couple of minutes to fill out our online survey, as they would really appreciate your feedback.
Thank you!
SAVE THE DATES:
Next Parent Webinar - Thursday 31st July
Sentral Parents App
Please ensure you have your notifications TURNED ON (check in settings). We use this app to send push notifications for all school activities.
We are excited to introduce the Sentral Parent Portal app to all our new parents, designed to enhance communication and engagement between our school and families. This user-friendly app provides parents with easy access to important information about their child’s education and school activities. With the Sentral Parent Portal, you can view your child’s attendance records, academic progress, class schedules, and upcoming events—all from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. Our goal is to foster a strong partnership between home and school, ensuring that you stay informed and involved in your child's learning journey. Download the Sentral Parent Portal app today and experience a seamless connection to our school community!
The HUB - Canteen Lunches
Can parents please update their child/s class or details before placing an order. Any enquiries please call Sheryn : 0402 441 263
Healthy Snippets
Healthy "Snippets" from NSW Health covering a range of topics including; healthy eating, lunchbox ideas, drinking water and food budgeting.
P&C News
Friday 11 April - EASTER RAFFLE
The P&C are holding an Easter raffle during the Easter Hat Parade.
We are calling out for donations of all things Easter! Easter eggs, colouring books, baskets, bunny ears, cellophane, or similar wrapping item and/or anything ‘Easter’ you can assist with.
Could all donations be taken to the office (for safe keeping!). We greatly appreciate your assistance.
Raffle tickets have been sent home! You can also purchase tickets online
via 123 tix www.123tix.com.au/events/47534/canowindra-public-school-pc-easter-raffle
Monday 28 April - TRIVIA NIGHTTickets are on sale now! www.123tix.com.au/events/47479/trivia-night
Please view the ticketing site for full details and menu.
Canowindra Public School P&C are hosting a trivia night! Get your brains trust together for a fun night out supporting our 2025 fundraising event. It was a sell out last year and a great night out for everyone so don't hesitate with tickets! We welcome our school families and friends, local community and beyond plus a big welcome to visitors joining us for the Balloon Challenge in Canowindra.
Tickets are $20 per person and tables of up to a maximum of 8 are available (due to space restrictions this is the maximum table size).
Dinner & dessert from The Shared Table is available to pre purchase. The boxes will be delivered to the venue and available at your table on your arrival.
Doors to the event open 5.30pm for 6.30pm sharp start.
Community Notices
