Week 7 Term 3 Newsletter 2024
Principal's Message
Welcome to Spring, can you believe it’s September? We have 4 weeks left of term and we are as busy as bees. Check -In assessment continues this week, thank you to Mrs Pengilly for coordinating this for us. All our students have been taking it very seriously and I’m sure they are all doing their very best.
Last week it was SASS recognition week. I’d like to publicly thank all our amazing SAS staff such as SLSOs, office staff and GA. You all do an amazing job and the school couldn’t run without you.
Yesterday Meerkat Productions performed ‘Timeless’ at our school based on the book by Kelly Canby. There was lots of laughter and singing from our students as they enjoyed the show. Leading up to the performance, all students discussed how precious time is and thought about things that made them happy.
Our final Kinderbounce session concludes on Thursday. It has been lovely getting to know some of our Kinders for 2025. We’re looking forward to meeting everyone in Term 4 for our official orientation program.
A reminder to our Year 4 parents/ carers – please return your permission notes and money for the Blue Mountains excursion. This needs to be in by this Friday so we can finalise numbers.
We are having a blitz on hats for the next 2 weeks. Students are required to wear hats throughout the school year whenever they play outside. Please make sure your child/ren are coming to school with a hat and one that is in good condition.
Have a great week!
Kind regards
Sharon Hawker
Principal
100% Attendance Gallery
Congratulations to Violet Fitzgerald, Noah Thurtell and Maddy Townsend on 100% attendance in Week 6. Keep up the great work!
Upcoming Events
Weel 7 - The last Kinderbounce session is this Thursday 1.50pm till 3pm (The Kinder transition program will begin in Term 4.
Week 8 - Year 4 Blue Mountains excursion, 3 Way Interviews for Kindergarten
Week 9 - 'Red in the Hood' at Cowra Civic Centre - K to Yr 2 excursion
Everyone is welcome to come along and watch the Infants students enjoy their athletics carnival. Students are required to wear their sports uniform, joggers and a hat.
Keep an eye out for the
'Red in the Hood' at Cowra Civic Centre - K to Yr 2 excursion
permission via the Sentral for Parents Portal app
3 Way Interviews - Kindergarten
On Tuesday 10th of September, Kindergarten will be having 3 Way Interviews. 3 Way Interviews include the parent, teacher and student and are a great chance to catch up and discuss all of the wonderful things your child has been working on as well as their future learning goals. Please book a meeting time that would suit you through the Sentral Parent Portal. Times start from 1:15pm through to 5:20pm. Be sure to book in as soon as possible to secure the most ideal timeslot. Interviews will be conducted in the Kindergarten classroom. Miss Lander is looking forward to meeting with everyone.
Check-in Assessments
Students in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be completing the Check-in assessment over the next few weeks. The check-in assessment is a NSW Department of Education online reading and numeracy assessment. Students in Year 6 will also complete a writing assessment. Student are required to use headphones for the assessment. If your child has a set of headphones or earbuds that plug into a computer, we ask that they please bring them to school in Week 6, 7 and 8.
Book Club - Issue 6
Issue 6 Book Club order forms went home with students last Wednesday. All orders MUST be paid for via LOOP. The school does not accept cash for book club orders.
Visit www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP
Orders close Tuesday 10th September 2024.
Class in Focus
Each week one of our classes will be chosen to showcase the great learning that is happening in our school.
Our Learner Qualities
CPS students are learning to be resilient when learning!
The Resilience Project - Mindfulness
Did you know …
We spend 49% of our waking hours thinking about something other than what we’re doing!
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our:
- Immune system.
- Energy levels.
- Sleep quality.
- Awareness.
- Memory.
- Productivity.
Why don’t you give it a go? Find a mindfulness activity that suits you and that you enjoy, everyone is different. Below are some suggestions:
- Listening to music.
- Exercise (eg: walking).
- Colouring.
- Puzzles.
- Meditation.
- Yoga.
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
