Week 7 Term 1 Newsletter 2025

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news! Congratulations to our cricket team for their impressive victory over Blayney PS yesterday. Every player demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship, contributing to a memorable game. The date for our next match will be confirmed soon. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents who helped transport our students, and to Miss Toovey for her dedicated preparation of the team both on and off the field.

Last Friday, our Western swimming athletes participated in a carnival in Dubbo, where they performed admirably and achieved numerous personal bests. We extend our gratitude to all the parents who assisted with transportation and supported our students during the event. A special congratulations to Ryleigh Bowd and Kai Thornberry for qualifying for the State Swimming Carnival in the 50 metres freestyle. This is a remarkable achievement, and we wish you both the best of luck at the end of the term—you will undoubtedly make Canowindra PS proud!

We are also excited to announce that the P&C has funded a parent webinar scheduled for next Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Led by Leah from The Resilience Project, the session will focus on Digital Wellbeing for Families and will last for an hour, with a light supper provided beforehand. We warmly invite all parents to attend and look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.

Additionally, we are pleased to announce that all executive positions on our P&C committee were filled during Monday night’s meeting. Congratulations to Suzie Nash (President), Jane Dalziell (Vice President), Emma McKenzie (Secretary), and Katy Henry (Treasurer). We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Natika Millar, who has stepped down as President after many years of dedicated service. Your contributions as a volunteer and leader have been invaluable, and we wish you all the best during your hiatus. We hope to see you back in the future!

Lastly, our voluntary school contributions will be sent out today. These contributions have been capped at $55 for the first child, $45 for the second, $35 for the third, $25 for the fourth, and free for any additional children for the year. We want to emphasise the importance of these contributions, as they significantly enhance our students’ educational experiences by providing additional resources, programs, and facilities. While these contributions are voluntary, your support greatly enriches our school community and the learning opportunities available to all students. We appreciate any amount you can contribute and thank you for your continued support.

Wishing you all a wonderful 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 Annabelle Cooper, Jay Book and Cooper Nash ,100% attendance in Week 6, keep up the great work!

Upcoming Events

Week 8 -  Wednesday 19th 6.30pm Digital Wellbeing for Families Workshop, School Hall or online at home.

Week 9  - Tuesday 3 Way meetings 3/4, 4/5 & 5/6 Blue, 1:30-5:30pm

                - Wednesday 3 Way meetings 1/2, 2 & 5/6 1:30-5:30pm

                - Issue 2 Book Club Orders Close - Wednesday 26th March

Week 11 - Tuesday 8th April - School Photo Day

New Bell Times

NAPLAN - Year 3 and Year 5

NAPLAN for all YEAR 3 and YEAR 5 students commences today. Each student needs to sit 4 exams over the next 2 weeks. Students are required to bring headphones (see picture) to each exam. The exams are conducted in the hall and the students may also need a jumper if the mornings are cool.To help prepare your child for these exams we ask that they get to bed on time and eat breakfast each morning over the next 2 weeks.

Western Swimming

Well done to all 19 students who competed in Dubbo at the Western Swimming Trials last Friday. There was a whopping 14 PBs swam on the day. Congratulations to Kai Thornberry, who came 2^nd in the 8 years boys 50m freestyle and Ryleigh Bowd, who came 1^st in the 13 years girls 50m freestyle who will both progress to Sydney to swim at the State Swimming Championships on the 10^th April. Good luck!

My New Gallery

PSSA KO Cricket

Canowindra PS Cricket Team Shines in Round 2 Victory

Yesterday, the Canowindra Public School Cricket Team travelled to Napier Park in Blayney to take on Blayney Public School in Round 2 of the NSW PSSA Knockout Cricket Competition. The conditions were perfect for cricket—24 degrees with a cool breeze setting the stage for an exciting match.

Cricket Captain Jack Daly won the toss and elected to bowl first. Our team delivered an outstanding performance in the field, restricting Blayney PS to just 33 runs in 22 overs. Tight bowling and sharp fielding were highlights of the innings, with Blayney PS parents even commending the team’s energy and communication.

After lunch, Canowindra PS went in to bat, with the Nash brothers, Jack and Lachlan, leading the charge. Jack’s first scoring shot was a powerful four over mid-wicket, setting the tone for a confident batting display. With only one wicket lost, our team chased down the target in just five overs, securing a well-earned victory.

Notable Performances:

 Batting:

• Jack Nash – 14 runs

• Lachlan Nash – 11 runs

 Bowling:

• Jack Daly – 3 wickets

• Lachlan Nash – 2 wickets

• Noah Grey – 1 wicket

• Taliesin Bullock – 2 wickets

• Tight bowling from Sam Markcrow, Jack Trengove, and Dan Greenhill contributed to the lowest number of sundries bowled by our team in years!

Fielding & Wicketkeeping:

• Catches: Sam Markcrow & Jack Daly

• Wicketkeeping: Kayden Smith put in a fantastic effort behind the stumps

• Energy & Enthusiasm in the Field: Will Parker, Oliver Maunder & Fletcher Duguid

With this win, Canowindra PS advances to Round 3 of the competition in the coming weeks. A big thank you to all the parents who helped transport students to and from the game, as well as to Nick Traves for umpiring. 

We look forward to the next round—go Canowindra PS!

Book Club -Issue 2

Issue 2 Book Club Order forms went home with students last week. 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 Wednesday 26th March 2025.

School Photo Day - Tuesday 8th April

School Photo Day ordering envelopes were sent home with students last week, 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: 4/5

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....

Why and how is this relevant to the curriculum?

The Resilience Project program aligns with the latest Australian, Victorian and New South Wales curriculum standards and frameworks. Key curriculum areas covered from Foundation to Year 10 include Health and Physical Education/Personal Development,
Personal and Social Capability, and Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships topics 1-6. 
● For Primary students, additional curriculum areas are integrated across various lessons, including Creative Arts, English, Maths and Science, to ensure learning time is maximised and wellbeing education can be learnt in a variety of contexts.

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

Welcome to our 2025 P&C committee!

President - Suzie Nash

Vice President - Jane Dalziell

Secretary - Emma McKenzie

Treasurer - Katy Henry

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our AGM. It was great to see so many people and new members to the committee.  We have a very strong and well represented P&C and we invite any parents/carers to come along to our meetings and events, even to assist for an hour at an event makes a difference! It is a great opportunity to connect with other parents/carers and be involved in the school.A big thank you to Natika Millar who has been an integral part of the committee for many years culminating in her role as President in 2024. Natika stepped down from the committee as her child moves onto high school and we wish her all the best.We have a lot planned for the year and an exciting year too, with 2025 marking 150 years of Public Education in Canowindra.Starting with Digital Wellbeing for Families Workshop at the school on Wednesday 19 March at 6.30 pm, our Mother's & Father's day stalls, fete and trivia night.

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