Week 1 Term 3 Newsletter 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have had a very settled start to Term 3. It was great to see all students and staff get straight back into their routines with smiles on their faces, it was also pleasing to see so many students back at school; we were hit hard with illness throughout last term. Let’s hope we are through the worst of it!

I’m pleased to welcome back Mrs Howard on library and RFF, replacing Mrs Matic who has gone on maternity leave. A warm welcome to Miss Benjafield who is filling in for Mrs Swords on 3/4 while she is on long service leave. I would also like to officially welcome Miss Jo Rinaldo to our school as a permanent classroom teacher.

Individual NAPLAN results will be sent home today with your child. Please take the time to read through these reports. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school.

This Friday our students will be participating in an NRL Rugby League Skills day where all classes will be participating in activities lead by the Central West Game Development Officer. By hosting this activity at our school, it will enable free after school sessions to be held at The Oval for all school aged children. More information will be sent out to all students.

Public Education Week is in Week 3. Once again, we will be opening our school on Friday 9^th August at 12:15pm. All parents, carers and significant others are invited to attend. Our wonderful classrooms will be open from 12:15-1pm, followed by a free sausage sizzle for students, visitors and staff. At 2pm our P&C will be hosting our Colour Fun Run Decathlon Style (10 obstacles) to celebrate the Paris Olympic Games. Students are encouraged to dress up in their Olympic themed clothes for the afternoon, students can change into their outfits at lunch. Let’s hope the weather gods are kind to us, bring on the sunshine!

Kinderbounce, which is our pre-transition program for 5-year-olds, will begin on Thursday 15^th August for 4 weeks. Information re. this special transition program has gone out to all prospective families via Pre School and other outlets. Please see information in the newsletter.

Year 4 Blue Mountains excursion will be occurring this term. This will be held on 10-11^th September. The cost will be approximately $300.  More information will be sent out in the next few weeks and payment plans can be set up.

Finally, our biannual school concert will be held at the end of the term on Thursday 26^th September. There will be a matinee and evening performance. Put it on your calendars and we’re all looking forward to showcasing our great talent!

Have a great week!

Kind regards

Sharon Hawker
Principal

100% Attendance Gallery

Congratulations to Anakee Creevey, Sam Wilson and Archer Sharp for 100% attendance in Week 10. Well done everyone!

Upcoming Events

Week 1 - Friday 26th July NRL Skills Day, 30min sessions with Shanika Harpur Game Development Officer (all classes)

Week 3 - Friday 9th August Open Day and Colour Fun Run

Week 4 - Thursday 15th August Kinderbounce starts for 5-year-olds

Community Survey -Game Changer Challenge

Our Stage 3 team, the 'Cano Yabbies,' has reached the semi-finals of the NSW Government's Game Changer Challenge. The Cano Yabbies have collaboratively created the following questions to explore a future where everyone, regardless of location, can access and benefit from modern, sustainable, and resilient technologies and infrastructures.Thank you for taking the time and effort to complete the form below. Your input will support the team as they compete in the semi-finals in Week 5.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=muagBYpBwUecJZOHJhv5kb7IRWZFIXtAmhkSZ29CKbBUQTQwTFhPTVVHVkZDQklBVlI1U09QVzFHWi4u

Book Club - Issue 5

Issue 5 Book Club order forms went home with students today. All orders MUST be paid for via LOOP.

The school does not accept cash.

Visit www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP

Orders close Thursday 29th August 2024.

Clothing Pool - $5.00 Jumper Sale

There is an abundance of school jumpers, some in 'as new' condition of various sizes, that we are clearing for $5.00 a piece.

Jumpers can be purchased between 8.30am and  2.30pm this week. 

Payment via Eftpos, cash or the parent portal.

PBL Focus - CPS Wellbeing Program

Our Learner Qualities

The Resilience Project - Gratitude

Some benefits of practising gratitude are:

• After 21 days, you start to scan the world for positives.
• After 42 days you become:
  • More optimistic, energised & focused.
  • Less likely to get sick.
  • You will sleep better.
  • Anxiety and depression decreases.

A few quick and simple ways to practise being grateful are:

• Journaling; each night write down 3 things that went well for you that day or purchase a gratitude journal with gratitude prompts.
• Write a gratitude letter to someone special, telling them why you are grateful they are in your life.
• Have a family discussion on the way home from school or around the dinner table about the things that went well that day or made you smile.

You can purchase 21-day, 6-month, and family journals from The Resilience Project website if that is something you’re interested in.

https://theresilienceproject.com.au/shop/

eSafety Webinars for Parents

Please see attached flyer for parents to access important information about cyber safety. 

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. 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. 

Community Notices