Week 9 Term 1 Newsletter 2025

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

Firstly, I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Miss Dixon and Mrs. Nash for taking our school leaders to Sydney for the annual leadership conference. From all reports, it sounds like everyone had a fantastic time exploring the beautiful sights and sounds of Sydney Harbour, and they thoroughly enjoyed the speakers the following day. We’re all looking forward to their presentation at assembly next week!

I’m also excited to share that our school has entered two teams for the Rugby League Gala Day in Cowra tomorrow. Mrs. Howard and Miss Dixon will be supervising the teams, and I have no doubt that everyone will have a wonderful day, with rugby league taking centre stage!

Next Friday, April 4th, we will be hosting our Primary Cross-Country Carnival. Permission notes will be sent out soon via the Sentral app, so please ensure these are submitted by next week. We welcome all spectators to join us and cheer on our students!

Additionally, school photos are coming up on Tuesday, April 8th, during the last week of school. Please remember to return the photo envelopes to the office before photo day. Students are required to wear their summer uniforms, so let’s make sure they look their best in their yellow shirts or school dresses. Please note that bike pants, tights, and rugby shorts are not part of our uniform. We’ve noticed some students wearing them, and we appreciate your support in reinforcing our uniform guidelines. We also encourage minimal jewellery, especially for girls—only studs or sleepers are permitted, as dangly earrings, necklaces, and bracelets can pose safety risks during physical activities.

Three-way interviews will be completed today. If you missed booking a time with your child’s teacher, please reach out to them to arrange a meeting before the end of the term.

Lastly, I’m delighted to share that as many of you know, Mrs. Chalker is expecting a baby in June! Kristen Matic and Lauren Toovey will be stepping into the Primary Assistant Principal position during Georgie's maternity leave next term. I’m sure you will join me in wishing them all the best as they transition into these new roles.

Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!

Kind regards,

Sharon Hawker
Principal

EXCITING OOSH UPDATE!

I'm pleased to announce that we have found a coordinator! The service will start on Monday 14th April for vacation care and continue into Term 2 as before and after school care. Stay tuned for more information. Register your interest ASAP.

100% Attendance Gallery

Congratulations to  Raffy Blomfield, Ivy Wells and Noah Croft,100% attendance in Week 8, 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 

               - School Assembly 2pm - Friday 4th April

Week 11 - Tuesday 8th April - School Photo Day

               - Friday 11th April - Easter Hat Parade, Primary Cross Country

Upstage - Musical Theatre Workshop

We are excited to be part of the 2025 UpStage Annual Schools Tour to regional NSW primary schools. On Monday 31st March 
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

SRC - Student Representative Council 2025

The Student Representative Council (SRC) is peer-elected and composed of representatives from Year 2 to 6. All representatives are actively involved in the school community. Members will attend meetings, collect ideas and provide feedback to their peers. The SRC fundraises throughout the year and the money raised is directed towards projects and programs chosen by the students. The SRC directly works with and supports all students at Canowindra Public School.

SRC Representatives for this year are:  

Year 1/2 Mrs Miller – Kai Thornberry

Year 2 Mrs Swords – Ruby Nash

Year 3/4 Ms Laurie - Archer Maere and Pia Grey

Year 4/5 Miss Smith - Ada Carpenter and Makk Bowman

Year 5/6 Miss Dixon - Lachlan Nash and Evie Daly

Year 5/6 Blue Mrs Chalker - Eli McKenzie and Ebony Street

Students will be presented with their SRC badges at our School Assembly on Friday 4th April.

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 today 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: 5/6 Blue

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....

Thank to all the parents who attended our Parent Webinar last week at school and online. For those of you who were unable to attend, please find the recording from last week's Parent Webinar in the link below:

Here is the link to the recording as promised. Please note that this link will expire on the 19th April.

Also, The Resilience Project team would be delighted if you could please spare a couple of minutes to fill out our online survey, as they would really appreciate your feedback.

Thank you!

SAVE THE DATES:

Next 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

Friday 11 April - EASTER RAFFLE
The P&C are holding an Easter raffle during the Easter Hat Parade.
We are calling out for donations of all things Easter! Easter eggs, colouring books, baskets, bunny ears, cellophane, or similar wrapping item and/or anything ‘Easter’ you can assist with.
Could all donations be taken to the office (for safe keeping!). We greatly appreciate your assistance.

Raffle tickets have been sent home! You can also purchase tickets online

via 123 tix www.123tix.com.au/events/47534/canowindra-public-school-pc-easter-raffle

Monday 28 April - TRIVIA NIGHTTickets are on sale now! www.123tix.com.au/events/47479/trivia-night

Please view the ticketing site for full details and menu. 
Canowindra Public School P&C are hosting a trivia night! Get your brains trust together for a fun night out supporting our 2025 fundraising event. It was a sell out last year and a great night out for everyone so don't hesitate with tickets! We welcome our school families and friends, local community and beyond plus a big welcome to visitors joining us for the Balloon Challenge in Canowindra.
Tickets are $20 per person and tables of up to a maximum of 8 are available (due to space restrictions this is the maximum table size).
Dinner & dessert from The Shared Table is available to pre purchase. The boxes will be delivered to the venue and available at your table on your arrival.
Doors to the event open 5.30pm for 6.30pm sharp start.

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