Week 7 Term 1 Newsletter 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

Congratualtion to our cricket team who had a convincing win over Mulyan PS last Thursday. Everyone played exceptionally well, including Jack Nash who claimed 5 wickets and was awarded the match ball for his efforts. The next game will be against an Orange school at the end of the term. A huge thank you to all the parents who transported students and to Miss Toovey for preparing the team on and off the field.

Our Western swimming athletes competed in Dubbo yesterday. All swam very well and there were lots of PBs. Our students also managed to buy their Western region  paraphernalia. Thank you to all the parents for driving their children and others to Dubbo and supporting our students at the carnival.

Favourtie T-Shirt Day is this Friday. We are looking forward to seeing what everyone has in their cupboards, no need to go out and buy a new T-shirt, the older the better! Please ensure that they are sun smart (no singlet) and that there are no inappropriate messages or pictures on the T-shirts.

The P&C Disco is next Thursday night. Please pre order tickets and meal deal before the night. There will also be lollies - $1 a bag and ice blocks - 50c for sale, students are encouraged to bring some coins. Please make sure they have pockets or a wallet to keep their money safe. All parents are invited to attend as well to mingle outside on the grassed area while the students dance inside.

Have a great week!

Regards,

Sharon Hawker

100% Attendance Gallery

Congratulations Ziggy Kemper, Ruby Harris, Lachlan Ryan on their 100% attendance for Week 6. Keep up the great work!

NAPLAN - Week 7 and 8

NAPLAN commences next Wednesday 13th March.  Year 3 & 5 are reminded to bring their headphones for all NAPLAN sessions. 

Week 7

Wed - Writing

Thurs - Reading

Week 8 

Tues - Conventions of language

Wed - Numeracy 

NAPLAN is an online test and students will need headphones or earphones to complete the test. NO bluetooth earphones please, they MUST be wired.

Wellbeing Week

Students are encouraged to wear their favourite T-shirt to school next Friday 15th March. The T-shirt can be an old favourite or even one of mum or dads, please do not go out and buy a new T-shirt! However, please make sure it's not a singlet and has no inappropriate logos or messages:)

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: 3/4 B

PSSA Knock Out Cricket

Canowindra V. Mulyan
Last Thursday, our school's cricket team, consisting of 12 boys and 1 girl spanning from Year 3 to 6, travelled to Cowra for a match against Mulyan Public School. Unfortunately, we lost the toss and were asked to bat first.

Despite this, we put up a good fight during our batting innings, completing our 25 overs with a total score of 5/127. Standout performances came from Sam Markcrow, who scored 31 runs, and Jack Daly, who contributed 19 runs.

Following a swift change of innings, it was our turn to take to the field. Our bowling unit put on a stellar display, dismissing Mulyan for a mere 13 runs. The wickets fell through a combination of bowled, run-out, and even a leg before wicket dismissal. Notably, Lachlan Nash had an outstanding performance, claiming 5 wickets for just 4 runs.

The team's cohesion and teamwork were evident throughout the match, with each player playing their part in securing the victory. We're thrilled with our performance and are eager to continue training hard as we prepare for our upcoming match in the following weeks.

Kitchen Garden Working Bee

It was all hands on deck last week as 5/6 helped Mrs Wright get our kitchen garden ship shape. Plants were pruned, scrap buckets scrubbed, chooks sheds cleaned our and new self feeders for our chickens built. Well Done 5/6 a morning well spent in the garden

Kitchen Garden Gallery

Attendance Matters

Must have missed that day?

Time with friends, assignments, an important math lesson or getting picked for a sports team – we don’t want any one of our students missing out. Days missed here and there add up.

With regular school attendance your child will have the best opportunity to learn and improve their wellbeing. We are here to support your child to be ready and engaged for school. Please contact us if you need any assistance with your child’s attendance.

Visit the Every Day Matters webpage for more information and resources.

A reminder that planned travel should only be taken during school holidays and students should be at school every day during school term, right from beginning to end.

Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but absences add up. Every day matters and we are here to support all students in attending and engaging with their learning every day of the term.

PBL Focus - CPS Wellbeing Program

Book Club - Issue 2

Issue 2 Book Club order forms were sent home with students last week. All orders MUST be paid for via LOOP.

Visit www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP

Orders close Wednesday 27th March 2024.

Our Learner Qualities

The Resilience Project

The Resilience Project is committed to teaching positive mental health strategies to prevent mental ill-health and build young people’s capacity to deal with adversity.

Teachers and students will engage in weekly lessons and activities around the key principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness (GEM), and Emotional Literacy to build resilience.

Check out their website for more information:

The Resilience Project

And check out TRP@HOME; a place filled with inspiration and activities for the whole family, to help improve your wellbeing and build resilience.

TRP@HOME

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.

The HUB - Canteen Lunches

Can parents please update their child/s class or details before placing an order.

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

Community Notices