Week 5 Term 1 Newsletter 2025

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

Can you believe we are already halfway through Term 1? Time flies! A big good luck to all our swimmers competing at the district carnival in Grenfell today. We’re proud to have 29 swimmers representing our school, and I’m confident they will showcase their hard work and dedication from the summer months. A heartfelt thank you to Miss Dixon for organising the team and to Mrs. Swords for her support on the day.

We’re excited to announce that in just a couple of weeks, we will be hosting 3-Way meetings for our Kindergarten parents! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, connect with our Infants Assistant Principal, and discuss your child's progress and needs. These meetings will be held face-to-face, and you can schedule your appointment through Sentral. Booking opens today, Wednesday, 26th February, and will close at the end of business the day before each meeting. We look forward to seeing you there! Other grades will be available for bookings in early March, please see dates in 'upcoming events' below.

I’m also pleased to share that our school will continue participating in The Resilience Project, an evidence-based program designed to teach students, staff, and parents about positive mental health strategies. Our staff engaged in Professional Learning last year, and lessons will be taught weekly from K-6. Additional information for parents, including TRG@HOME resources, can be found in the newsletter. Plus, our P&C is funding an informative online session for parents and carers titled Digital Wellbeing for Families, presented by The Resilience Project on Wednesday, 19th March from 6:30-7:30 pm. More details will be shared closer to the date.

As a gentle reminder, please be mindful of parking during pick-up at the end of the day at the Belmore St gate. We kindly ask that you avoid parking in the church yard and along Lola St. Parking should be on Belmore St or Charlotte St to ensure the safety and visibility of all our students, and to help you avoid a hefty $400 parking fine.

We’re looking forward to our first assembly of the year this Friday! Award recipients are listed in today's newsletter, and we’ll also be presenting House Captain badges. All parents and carers are warmly invited to attend. The assembly will begin at 2 pm in the hall.

Lastly, all major school events have been added to the Schoolzine calendar attached to the newsletter platform. Please keep in mind that some dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!

Kind regards,

Sharon Hawker
Principal

OOSH UPDATE!

Live Better will be delivering Before and After School Care at Canowindra Public School at the beginning the 2025 school year. Unfortunately, they have been unable to fill the coordinator and educator position. They are still in the process of seeking applicants for these positions. For any further information please contact Jenny Nalder.

Jenny Nalder - 0428 620 236

If you require Before and After School Care for school aged children in a safe and enriching environment at our school please register via the QR code above. 

100% Attendance Gallery

Congratulations to Eli Forbes, Brennon Hughes and Elizabeth Jones, 100% attendance in Week 4, keep up the great work!

Upcoming Events

Week 5 - Wednesday 26th February District Swimming Carnival - Grenfell

              - School Assembly - Friday 28th February at 2.00pm

Week 6 - Friday 7th March Western Swimming Carnival - Dubbo

Week 7 - Monday 3 Way meetings K/1 8:30am - 4:30pm

              - Tuesday 3 Way meetings K 8:30am - 4:30pm

              - Tuesday 11th March PSSA Cricket - Blayney

Week 9 - Save the date!

               - Tuesday 3 Way meetings Stage 2/3, 1:30-5:30pm

              - Wednesday 3 Way meetings Stage 1, 1:30-5:30pm

Week 11 - Tuesday 8th April - School Photo Day

New Bell Times

School Assembly - Friday 28th February 2pm

Kinder                   Noah Welsh, Nevaeh Palmer, Myla Fliedner, Oliver Gavin

K/1                         Hayden Forsyth, Ava Wythes, Abbie McKenzie, Alby Bates

Year 1/2                 Lawson Duguid, Jackson Crowe, Eli Forbes, Kai Thornberry

Year 2                    Ruby Nash, Mason Wright, Deanah Thurtell,Ruby Bates

Year 3/4                 Mark Leeson-Woolley, Daisy Riley, Byron Walker, Pia Grey

Year 4/5                 Lucinda Rowe, Ada Carpenter, Matilda Robinson, Makk Bowman

Year 5/6                  Will Ryan, Naomi Book, Sam Markcrow, Holly Jacks

Year 5/6 Blue          Anaya Thurtell, Jack Trengove, James Morrow, Sophie Payne

Upcoming 3-Way Meetings for Kindergarten Parents

We are pleased to inform you that in just a couple of weeks, we will be holding 3-Way meetings for our Kindergarten parents! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to meet your child's teacher, connect with the Infants Assistant Principal, and engage in a meaningful discussion about your child's progress and needs. These meetings will take place face-to-face.To schedule your appointment, please book through Sentral for Parents app. Here are the dates for the Kindergarten class interviews:

• Monday, 10th March - Miss Rinaldo's Kindergarten Students (K/1) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Tuesday, 11th March - Miss Lander's Kindergarten Students from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Booking will open on Wednesday, 26th February, and will close at the end of business the day prior to each meeting. 
We look forward to seeing you there!

School Photo Day - Tuesday 8th April

School Photo Day ordering envelopes were sent home with students today, if a family photo envelope is needed please see the office. 

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: 5/6

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.

The Resilience Project continued....

Why are resilience and wellbeing important?

● Research shows us that there is a direct link between wellbeing and academics, therefore children who are not emotionally healthy will have difficulty learning. When we are stressed, the part of our brain responsible for learning does not function effectively.
● Calm children can focus and retain more information.
● Resilience enables children to take safe risks without fear of failure.
● The statistics indicate that the number of adults struggling with mental ill health has increased over the years. Statistics also tell us that mental ill health is affecting young people at alarming rates and the onset is getting earlier. Prevention is the key to seeing these figures improve.

SAVE THE DATES:

Digital Wellbeing for Families - Wednesday 19th March 

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

Community Notices

Art Mentoring 2025

1^st Term -9  Free art lessons given by Sue Hodge 

All welcome  7 yr old and up 

Starts Tues afternoon 18^th February

from 4 -530pm for 9 weeks.

Contact Sue Hodge ph. 0419571761 to Register