Week 8 Term 1 Newsletter 2025

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

Thank you to everyone who attended our face-to-face session and participated in the online webinar on Digital Wellbeing for Families. We appreciate your engagement, and we’re delighted to hear the positive feedback regarding the informative session. For those who were unable to join us, a recording will be shared with all families shortly. We also extend our gratitude to our P&C for funding this session, and we look forward to hosting another one later this year.

I am thrilled to announce that we will be welcoming UpStage back this year! For those unfamiliar, UpStage is a talented group of professional actors, dancers, and singers who tour regional areas. We had the privilege of participating last year as part of the Orange network of schools, and we are excited to be included in their tour again this year. This enriching experience will be offered free of charge to all our K-6 students, funded by a Wellbeing grant for 2024. Please keep an eye out for the permission slip via Sentral.

Three Way Interviews are in their final stages of booking. We invite you to visit the Parent Portal to secure your timeslot. These interviews will take place from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM over two afternoons: Primary classes on Tuesday, March 25th, and Infants on Wednesday, March 26th. We look forward to connecting with all parents, except for our Kindergarten families, with whom we met a few weeks ago. Thank you for your attendance during those meetings; it was wonderful to connect with you one-on-one.

A friendly reminder that MSP School Photos will be taking place in Week 11, on Tuesday, April 8th. Photo envelopes have been sent home and need to be returned before school photo day. Please note that while these photos are not compulsory, every child will have their photo taken, regardless of payment. If you would like to arrange family photos, please see the office for more information.

As we wrap up NAPLAN, I want to thank everyone for ensuring their child was prepared for the tests, particularly Mrs. Pengilly for coordinating the testing program alongside Ms. Toovey and our dedicated classroom teachers. The numeracy test was held yesterday, and catch-up sessions will take place today.

Lastly, a reminder that the Peachy/Richardson Shield/Girls’ League Tag event will be held next Thursday, March 27th, in Cowra. All students will be travelling by bus with Mrs Howard and Miss Dixon. Please ensure that you have submitted your permission via Sentral and completed the bus payment. Best of luck to everyone; it promises to be a fun day!

Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!

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 Ivy Wise, Katie Forbes and Jack Skipper ,100% attendance in Week 7, keep up the great work!

Upcoming Events

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

                - NRL Gala Day in Cowra - Thursday 27th March

Week 10 - Upstage Schools Workshop Day - Monday 31st March 

Week 11 - Tuesday 8th April - School Photo Day

You may have heard the whispers on the street, that there's a Big Party planned.Well it's true!!

2025 marks 150 years of Public Education in Canowindra.There will be lots happening throughout the year culminating in a 'Back to Canowindra' weekend 31st October- 2nd November.Where everyone is encouraged to Come Home to catch up, reminisce and celebrate.Why not organise a class reunion for the same weekend?Watch this space in coming weeks for details about the different events that are planned.

We are excited to be part of the 2025 UpStage Annual Schools Tour to regional NSW primary schools.
The UpStage Schools Workshop Day is a half-day for the whole school, which introduces kids to singing, acting and dancing - the cornerstones of the performing arts.
Upstage brings out six professionals in their field to teach students the FUNdamentals of the performing arts.
The cost of the workshop is NIL per child. Please see the link below, our students feature in the video from last year!

https://www.upstageaustralia.com.au/schools/primary-schools

New Bell Times

NAPLAN - Year 3 and Year 5

NAPLAN for all YEAR 3 and YEAR 5 students commenced last Wednesday. 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.

Book Club -Issue 2

Issue 2 Book Club Order forms have already been sent home with students. 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 have been sent home with students, 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: 1/2

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:

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

We have a lot planned for the year and an exciting year too, with 2025 marking 150 years of Public Education in Canowindra.Our Mother's & Father's day stalls, fete and trivia night.

Community Notices

  Canowindra Swimming Club 70th Anniversary Celebration

The Canowindra Swimming Club invites you and your family to join us in celebrating our 70th Anniversary! This special occasion will be marked with our annual Business House Relay, the end-of-season presentation night, and an opportunity for past committee members and swimming members to reunite and participate in the fun-filled 25m Spoon Race.

Event Schedule:

• 5:00 PM – Business House Relay
• 5:30 PM – 25m Freestyle Spoon Race
• 6:00 PM onwards – Meal and Presentation Ceremony

We warmly welcome all past and present members to join us in this milestone celebration. Whether you're racing, reminiscing, or simply enjoying the evening, we would love to see you there.

Date: Saturday, 22nd March 2025
Venue: Canowindra Swimming Pool

RSVP by 15th March 2025 to Canowindra Swimming Club

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Best regards,

Canowindra Swimming Club