Week 9 Term 1 Newsletter 2023

Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

A huge thank you to all our parents and cares who attended our 3 Way Interviews last week. It was great to see how much everyone valued the experience, particularly the students. Most of you should have received a brochure about our Learner Qualities and how we are implementing them into the classrooms to help our students become independent lifelong learners. Hopefully you will hear your children talking about these when they are at home.

Congratulations to all our Year 3 and 5 students who have completed NAPLAN relatively seamlessly. Particular thanks goes to Mrs Pengilly who has done a wonderful job coordinating the testing in our hall, and to all the teachers who helped supervise. There are still some catch up sessions this week for those students who were away, but the last test was conducted yesterday.

Our school has entered 4 teams in the Rugby League Gala Day (Peachy/ Richardson Shield) next Wednesday 29^th March in Cowra. Mrs Howard and Miss Lander will be supervising the group. Permission was sent out via the app to those students who expressed an interest. A bus has been arranged for transport and parents are welcome to attend on the day.

Next Friday 31^st March we will be holding our Primary Cross Country Carnival, Infants Easter Hat Parade and Assembly. This will be a busy day for al involved and we are providing a free sausage sizzle for students and parents. Please see flyer in the newsletter.

School photos are also coming up in a few weeks’ time, on Tuesday 4^th April. Please return envelopes to the office before school photo day. Students will be required to wear their summer uniform. Please make sure students are in their best yellow shirt if they are going to wear one. New polos can be purchased and sent home with the kids if required. If you want to use your flood relief money please let the office know.

Crunch'n'Sip is back by popular demand this Friday. P&C are looking for volunteers. If you can help out, contact via their facebook page.

Have a great week!

Kind regards

Sharon Hawker

Upcoming Events and Excursions

Week 9 - NAPLAN Mon 20th March - Friday 24th March

Week 10 - NAPLAN concludes Monday 27th March

Rugby League Gala Day - Cowra Wednesday 29th March

Cross Country, Infants Easter Hat Parade, Aseembly - Friday 31st March, 

Week 11 - School Photo Day - Tuesday 4th April

Last day of term - Thursday 6th April

School Photo Day - 4th April 2023

School photo envelopes went home with students on Monday. Family photo envelopes are available from the office. Payment for photos can be made online direct to MSP Photograpy or via cash in the envelope. Students are to bring their envelopes to the school office prior to photo day Tuesday 4th April or on the day they can hand it to their class teacher.

NAPLAN

Year 3 and Year 5 students have diligently participated in NAPLAN assessments over the last week. They have all tried their very best and made us proud in the way they have embraced challenges and shown resilience.

Mandatory School Visitor Check-in

School Visitor Check-in for School Visitors, Parents, Contractors is a mandatory reliable digital sign-in system for New South Wales' public schools.

Here's how it works, if you are visiting for 15 mins or longer:

· When you arrive at the school, you must go to the office and sign in on the Visitor Concierge iPad.

· Select the appropriate visitor category, such as parent or carer, contractor, or select other if you're           volunteering or holding a special event.

· Enter the reason for your visit and the name of your school contact person.

· Once you have checked in, the school will issue you with your Visitor Lanyard.

· When your visit is complete please return you Visitor Lanyard to the office and check out on the iPad.

· By checking out, you assist the school and emergency services in an evacuation event.

Infants Sport - Tennis

Tennis with Helen Garret for students in Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 is being held at school on Friday 24th March. Students are asked to wear their sports uniform and joggers on this day. There is no cost for this activity.

PSSA Cricket

Cowra has forfeited their game, we will be playing Calare PS or Orange PS. More information to be provided when it comes to hand.

Book Club Edition 2

Edition 2 Book Club Order forms went home with students last week. All orders MUST be paid for via LOOP.

Visit www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP

Orders close -  today Wednesday 22nd March 2023

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's class is : 5/6 Blue

This term in Geography, 5/6 Blue have been learning about the diverse features and characteristics of Antarctica. 

Each week we have focused on a new aspect of Antarctica and how the environment has influenced people and how we manage it. 

This has included occupations, flora and fauna, environmental conditions, safety regulations and shelters. 

We are now using what we’ve learned to create our own websites through Google Sites to showcase our knowledge. We can’t wait to publish these to the Internet! 

GE3.1 describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments

PBL Focus - CPS Wellbeing Program

Stewart House Donation Drive 2023

Every year, 1,600 public school children attend our safe haven next to Curl Curl beach at no cost to their parents or carers. During a 12-day stay, they are provided with dental, optical, hearing and medical screening and treatment. 

Children participate in educational programs and excursions designed to develop their social and emotional skills, build self-esteem and improve their overall wellbeing. 

This experience provides children with a much-needed break from their current circumstances. Our children are inspired to see beyond the present and to have real hope and positive aspirations for their future. 

Please donate to Stewart House for a chance to win a $4,000 GIFT VOUCHER. 

STEP 1 - Collect an envelope from the office at school.  

STEP 2 - Fill out information on the envelope, insert a donation of at least $2 into the envelope and seal it.  

STEP 3 - Return the envelope to our school office by 10th May 2023.

Thank you for your support.  

Sentral Parents App

All new student parents/carers that are yet to download the Sentral Parents App. Please go to the App store on your mobile and follow the prompts.

Log in with your email address or username and password previouly used to book your 3 Way Interview (new parents will need to create their password).

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. All new student parents/carers have been emailed their access key.

The HUB - Canteen Lunches

Canowindra High School Canteen provide lunch orders to our school from Monday to Friday. This year they have moved to a new online ordering app called 'Spriggy Schools'. This is the ONLY payment method accepted. Please follow the instructions below to register your child/ren for online ordering.

Introducing our Learner Qualities

Parents received their brochures at 3 Way Interviews!

Big Childcare

As you may be aware, the NSW Department of Education (the Department) has selected a successful provider, Big Childcare Pty Ltd, for the provision of before and after school care services for our school. You can find more information about Big Childcare on their website:  https://bigchildcare.com/

The provider is working closely with the Early Childhood Regulator to confirm service approval for as many services as possible, however a start date for this service cannot be confirmed until service approval is finalised.   

The Department is aware of the importance of this service for our community and is working to find an alternative arrangement to support families in the meantime.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Before and After School Care Program team at the Department of Education by Phone: 1300 244 145 or Email at: BASCReform@det.nsw.edu.au. 

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

CRUNCH & SIP IS BACK!! Friday 24th of March at 9am We are needing volunteers who can spare an hour or two to cut up some fresh vegies & fruit for crunch & sip for the children at Canowindra Public School. This volunteering will take part at the school, so you will need to meet at the canteen at 9am. The more helpers, the better! If you can assist please leave a comment on the P&C Facebook page or email canowindrapandc@gmail.com
This year the P&C are doing the Easter Raffle at the Easter Hat parade! You will expect some raffle tickets home with your children soon, which are $1 a ticket. If they sell the book, there will be very limited books available from the office.We are after donations of anything Easter related for the Raffle prizes. The more items we receive the more raffle prizes there will be! It doesn’t just have to be chocolate, it can be Easter colouring books, toys, etc.
These donations can be dropped off at the school office.The P&C appreciate your support & look forward to supporting the school in 2023.

Community News

Please find the following events happening in our community:

Are you interested in working at the upcoming State Election ?

Are you interested in working at the Canowindra or Eugowra polling booths for the State Election - 25th March 2023?

If so, please call the Electoral Office on 917 909 10 or 0478 993 250