Week 1 Term 3 Newsletter 2023

Relieving Principal's Message

I would like to start by welcoming all students and families back to Term 3. I hope the students have recharged and are ready for a wonderful term of learning, fun and achievement.

Mrs Hawker has commenced her leave and we wish her well as she enjoys life beyond the school gates. I am looking forward to embracing the role of relieving principal for the next six months.

The calendar is already looking busy as we plan events for Term 3. Some events to look forward to include Open Day in Education Week, excursions, 3 Way Conferences and Book Week parade. I urge you to read the weekly newsletter and respond to Sentral Parent Portal notifications for more information.

We have been successful in our application for Sporting Schools funding and have been fortunate to book a development officer from Waratah Rugby to work with all students in K-6 over a 4 week period. Each class will participate in 4 sessions learning basic skills, developing fitness and enjoying modified rugby union activities. This will commence tomorrow (Thursday 19^th July).

During the holidays, building work was completed to create a space for the provision of Out of School Hours care (OoSH). This service is a necessity in Canowindra and we are working with care providers to secure this for the community. More information will be coming soon.

Please spread the word about Kinderbounce to any family you know who has a child who is 5 years old before the end of September. They can book their child’s place by calling the school.

A new feature of the newsletter focuses on our staff. We believe strongly in the significance of developing connections with our wider community and think it is important you get to know us a little better. We hope you enjoy this weekly addition.

Exciting times are ahead! Please remember how important attendance at school is and I would like to thank you for your ongoing support in your child’s education.

Go the Matildas and have a great week!

Kind regards,

Lauren Pengilly

Sporting Skills program - Rugby Union.

Infants Sport

Infants sport will be moved to Friday afternoon for Weeks 1-3 due to classes participating in a Rugby Union clinic each Thursday for the first 4 weeks of term. For these weeks only your child can wear sports uniform to school on Thursday and Friday. After Week 4 we will resume normal Infants sport session on a Thursday. 

Upcoming Events and Excursions

Week 1

Thursday 20th July - Rugby sessions for all students. No cost to families. Every Thursday for 4 weeks.

Week 2

Wednesday 26th July and Thursday 27th July - Mr Bate's chess players to attend tournament in Orange

Friday 28th July - Stewart House participants return

Week 3 - Education Week

Tuesday 1st August - Todd Woodbridge Cup Tennis, Cowra for Years 3 and 4

Thursday 3rd August - Issue 5 Book Club Orders Close

Friday 4th August - Open Day with classroom visits from 12:15 to 1pm, followed by a picnic lunch, Official opening and unveiling of the paved path and mural on Level 3 at 2pm

Week 4

Monday 7th August - Kinderbounce begins

Friday 11th August - Assembly 2.00pm

Week 5                                                                                                                         

3 Way Conferences (Parent/Teacher/Student meeting)                             

Friday 18th August - Book Week Parade

Mrs Hawker escorted the latest Stewart House participants to Sydney yesterday.

Staff Profile

Education Week

Join us to celebrate 175 years of Public Education on Friday 4th August. We invite you to visit our classrooms, enjoy a picnic in our school grounds and attend the official opening of the paver path and mural on Level 3.

Book Club Issue 5

Issue 5 Book Club order forms were sent home with students yesterday. All orders MUST be paid for via LOOP.

Visit www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP

Orders close - Thursday 3rd August 2023.

Attendance - Every day matters

We know that school is the best place to learn. By attending school every day your child will get the most out of their learning and improve their career and life options.

When your child is absent it is important you let the school know, including the reason why, on the day or the day before. This helps make sure we know where our students are and offer support for you and your family if needed.

If you are having trouble getting your child to school every day or on time, please talk to our school staff so we can work together, because every day counts. 

Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but absences add up and can negatively impact your child’s learning and wellbeing. When your child misses one day a week that’s 40 days of school and 8 weeks of learning in one year. Over an entire school journey this adds up to 2.5 years of lost learning.

While COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses are around especially during the winter months, schools will continue to use COVID-smart measures to minimise the risk of transmission.

If your child is unwell they will need to stay home, get tested for COVID-19 if they are experiencing symptomsExternal link and only return to school when symptom free.

Please contact the school if your child needs to miss school for any reason, so we can plan continued support for your child’s learning and wellbeing.

PBL Focus - CPS Wellbeing Program

KINDERBOUNCE 2023 starting Week 4 !

Sentral Parents App

How to view Academic Reports:

Click on you child's picture in the Sentral for Parents app, then on the top ribbon it says Student Feed and Student Details, click on Student Details. You will then see:

+ Attendance

+ Academic Reports

click on Academic Reports then click on Semester 1, 2023.

If you are still experiencing difficulties viewing your child/ren Academic Report please contact the school office

Please ensure you have your notifications TURNED ON (check in settings) for this app as we have been and will continue to send push notifications for all school actitivies and communication.

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!

Healthy Snippets

Healthy "Snippets" from NSW Health covering a range of topics including; healthy eating, lunchbox ideas, drinking water and food budgeting. 

Community News

Please find the following events happening in our community: