Week 1 Term 3 Newsletter 2022
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had a very settled start to Term 3. It was great to see all students and staff get straight back into routine with smiles on their faces, it was also great to see so many students back at school, we were hit pretty hard with illness throughout last term. Let’s hope we are through the worst of it!
I’m pleased to welcome back Mrs Miller and Mrs Howard to Year 4/5 and Miss O’Shea and Miss Groves who will be replacing Ms Clements whilst she is on leave this term. I would also like to officially welcome Mrs Matic to our school as a permanent classroom teacher.
As we are all aware, Covid and Influenza are still “floating” around in our community and we are all obliged to do the right thing in order to stop the spread. Please see updated information in the newsletter.
Education Week is in Week 3. We have a few busy weeks of activities planned. First up, on Monday August 1, Years 3-6 will be watching a Tony Bones performance in the hall about the CBCA shortlisted book The Imaginer. Permission notes will be sent out today via the Sentral Parents app. We are moving to electronic notes and everyone should have downloaded this to make 3 Way interviews last term. If you haven’t downloaded the app, please see further information in the newsletter, in order to access permission notes from now on.
Our Open Day/ colour Fun Run will be on Tuesday 9th August at 12 pm. Parents, relatives, neighbours are all encouraged to come and see our wonderful classrooms and the work the students have done throughout the year. This will be followed by a free sausage sizzle at 1pm, where visitors can join us for lunch. Then the P&C Colour Fun Run will start at 2 pm. Students can change into their white shirts at lunch. Let’s hope the weather gods are kind to us, bring on the sunshine!
Kinderbounce - transition program for 5 year olds, will begin on Monday 1st August for 4 weeks. Information re. this special transition program has gone out to all prospective families via Pre School and other outlets. Please see information in the newsletter.
Finally, don’t forget Stage 3 interviews will be conducted tomorrow, Thursday 21st July in the hall, in lieu of last term. We look forward to seeing everyone, light refreshments will be available.
Have a great week!
Kind regards
Sharon Hawker
If there is a change of routine for your child at the end of the day, please notify the office by 2.30pm.
Upcoming Excursions
Tony Bones 'The Imagineer' - Books To Life - 2022 CBCA Notable - listed Picture Book of the Year performed live on stage.
WHEN - Monday 1st August 2022
WHERE - School Hall
WHO - Years 3 to 6
COST - $7.00 per student payment via POP or Cash to the office
Permission is to be given via the Sentral Parents app (see below)
Sentral Parents App
Download the Sentral Parents App from the App store on your mobile and follow the prompts.
Log in with the email address or username and password previouly used to book you 3 Way Interview.
If you have not previously logged in - go to register now and create your account.
You will then receive an verification email to the email address you entered. Go to your emails and click on verify.
You are then taken to the Canowindra Public School Student and Parent Portal Log in. Enter email address or username and password and log in. Then go to My Access and type in your access key, if you are unsure of your access key, please call the office for assistance.
Introducing our Learner Qualities
These qualities will be referred to in all lessons and will give students the necessary skills to become lifelong learners. Stay tuned for more news on these learner qualities via our newsletter and Facebook next term.
Kinderbounce
Canowindra Public School funds a special step into Kindergarten introduction called Kinderbounce. It is an extension of our other successful transition program – Kinder Orientation and is designed to ensure that children going into Kindergarten are very well prepared to transition to primary school.
The program is available for children who are 5 or turn 5 before September 30th 2022, but aren’t yet attending primary school. They will be able to join us for Kinderbounce every Monday for 4 weeks. Kinderbounce sessions are listed below:
Monday 1st August 1:50-3:00pm
Monday 8th August 1:50-3:00pm
Monday 15th August 1:50-3:00pm
Monday 29th August 1:50-3:00pm
Book Club - Issue 5 2022
Issue 5 Book Club Order Forms have been sent home with students today. All orders MUST be paid for via LOOP.
Visit www.schloastic.com.au
Orders close Thursday 4th August 2022
Latest COVID-19 Advice
COVID-smart settings in Term 3
The COVID-smart settings students, staff and communities have become used to will continue in Term 3 including:
In addition to these baseline settings, we will be providing some additional layers this term as extra protection for our staff, students and school communities, including:
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Parents need to be aware that our school operates under strict guidelines from the NSW government concerning the attendance of students. A child must attend school every day of a scheduled school year. It is a parent’s responsibility to ensure that this happens, and it is the school’s responsibility to keep accurate records of attendance. The school is not permitted to approve leave for any reason other than illness, exceptional family circumstances or occasional absence for elite sporting or cultural participation. This may seem severe, but all schools must adhere to these guidelines. Most leave, other than sick will be designated as “explained but unjustified”. Please call the school or send a note in within 3 days of absence.
PBL News - C.P.S. Wellbeing Program
Term 3 - The Hub Winter Menu
P&C News
SAVE THE DATE! The colour fun run is being held on Tuesday 9th August. Students love this great FUNdraising event There will be no white shirts available from the school so make sure you grab one from the shops if required. Details will be coming early next term. STAY TUNED!
Healthy Snippets
Healthy "Snippets" from NSW Health covering a range of topics including; healthy eating, lunchbox ideas, drinking water and food budgeting.
Community News
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