Week 2 Term 3 Newsletter 2023

Relieving Principal's Message

There is quite a bit excitement in the air at Canowindra Public School this week. Congratulations to Miss Chadwick and Harry on their engagement and Mrs Pearce has welcomed a new granddaughter, Maggie. We wish them all much love and happiness.

A special mention this week is of the huge achievement made by Noah Grey who ran at the PSSA State Cross Country Championships last Friday in Eastern Creek. Noah placed 55^th in NSW. A wonderful accomplishment, Noah!

Last week we welcomed a new member of staff, Sharon D’Elboux. Sharon joins us in the role of a Student Support Officer (SSO). This position is to provide and run evidence-based programs for students to improve their wellbeing and resilience from the effects of natural disasters and changes happening in their lives. She will also be able to undertake individual and group work based on general wellbeing and support for students.

2023 NAPLAN results for students in Year 3 and Year 5 are being sent home today with the students. These results indicate individual student performance and are shown on a national achievement scale for each assessment. This scale indicates whether the student is meeting expectations in literacy and numeracy. How are these results used?

• Students and parents/carers may use individual results to discuss progress with teachers.
• Teachers use results to help identify students who need greater challenges or extra support.
• Schools use results to identify strengths and areas of need to improve teaching programs, and to set goals in literacy and numeracy.
• Results are used to review the effectiveness of programs and support offered to schools.
• The community can see information about the performance of schools over time.

Should you wish to discuss your child’s NAPLAN results with their teacher, the 3 Way Conferences in Week 5 are an ideal opportunity to do so. Bookings will be able to be made for these conferences via the parent portal next week.

Next week, we celebrate Education Week. This year’s theme is 175 years of public education in NSW. We invite parents and carers into the classrooms to share in our students’ learning journey and achievements. Bring a picnic and eat lunch with your children. We will also conduct an official opening of the paver path and the new mural on Level 3. Further details can be found in this newsletter.

Outside of School Hours are seeking staff to commence their service in Canowindra. Please see the advertisement in this week’s newsletter and visit Home | OSHC (outsideschoolhourscare.com.au) for further information.

Looking forward to seeing many of you next week at Open Day. Enjoy 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 2

Wednesday 26th July and Thursday 27th July - Mr Bate's chess players to attend Chess 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                                                                                         Rugby 7's Regional Finals in Dubbo      

Thursday 3rd August - Issue 5 Book Club Orders Close

                                     Girls Rugby League Gala Day in Bathurst

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 1.50 till 3.00pm

Friday 11th August - Assembly 2.00pm                                                                                                                                                   District Athletics Carnival in Cowra for eligible students

Week 5                                                                                                                         

Tuesday 15th August - Stage 3  3-Way Conferences (Parent/Teacher/Student meeting)     

Wednesday 16th August - Kinder and Stage 1  3-Way Conferences (Parent/Teacher/Student meeting)   

Thursday 17th August - Stage 2  3-Way Conferences (Parent/Teacher/Student meeting)                           

Friday 18th August - Book Week Parade

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 : Year 3/4 A

Year 3/4A students had a great time learning rugby union skills with the Teagan from Rugby NSW. Our school is lucky enough to have Teagan come and work with all classes and learn some new skills as well as have fun!

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.

NCCD - National Consistent Collection of Data

Our school is preparing to participate in a mandatory national survey to reflect the supports provided for our students. When combined across Australia this becomes “The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability” (NCCD). Attached to today’s newsletter is an information page. Further information is also available at nccd_parent_fact_sheet_english_0.pdf. If after reading the information, parents who have any concerns or questions, please contact Mrs Pengilly or Mr Bates. 

Book Week Parade

Outside of School Hours Care (OoSH)

Central West OoSH is hoping to commence operating before and after school hours care for children aged 4-12 years at Canowindra Public School. Please direct any questions regarding this service to canowindra.nsw@outsideschoolhourscare.com.au

The Child Care subsidy has been secured. A breakdown of fees is below:

Permanent Fees: Before School Care - $20, After School Care - $28

Casual Fees:  Before School Care - $22, After School Care - $30

Vacation Care Fees: Vacation Care - $65

KINDERBOUNCE 2023 starting Week 4 !

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

NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge

Canowindra Public School is participating in the 10 Week Challenge this term. The SRC are ambassadors for this program in our school and they will be entering their class members data each week. This is an opportunity for SRC students to develop leadership skills through their enthusiasm for sport. 

What is the 10wC?  

The flagship program of the NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge is a 10 week challenge (10wC) for students and staff in public schools 

Award levels for the 10 week challenge reflect the daily activity time commitment. All types of moderate to vigorous physical activities can count toward an award. Activities may include time spent in a broad range of sports and recreational pursuits during lunchtime, in school sports programs, class time, before or after school, and on weekends. 

Sentral Parents App

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

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: