Week 5 Term 1 Newsletter 2024
Principal's Message
Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our first assembly last Friday. Our leaders did a wonderful job setting up and running assembly. Congratulations to all our recipients who received their house captain and SRC badges, I’m sure you will wear them with pride and do our school proud.
Where has the term gone? We are almost halfway through the Term 1. Good luck to all our swimmers who are competing at the district carnival in Grenfell on Friday. There are 28 swimmers representing our school and I’m sure there will be lots of PBs and our swimmers will shine through with all the hard work they have been putting in over the summer months. Thanks again to Miss Dixon for getting the team organised and to Mrs Swords for helping on the day.
I’m pleased to announce that our school has been invited to participate in The Resilience Project which is an evidenced based programmed developed to teach students, staff and parents about positive mental health strategies. Staff participated in Professional Learning yesterday afternoon and the lessons will begin this week with every class. Additional information for parents and TRG@HOME can be found in the newsletter and an email will be sent to all parents. We are looking forward to being part of this Wellbeing journey.
A friendly reminder about pick up at the end of the day at Belmore St gate. Please avoid parking in the church yard and along Lola St. All parking needs to be on Belmore St or Charlotte St. This will help maintain the visibility and safety of all our students and ensures you don’t get a hefty $400 parking fine.
Next Sunday our school leaders are embarking on their annual trip to Sydney for the Young Leaders Conference. This is always a wonderful experience. This year Miss Pritchard and Hue Greenhill (parent) will be accompanying the group. Miss Pritchard has some great sightseeing activities planned on Sunday and then the group will be attending the conference on Monday. We look forward to hearing all about it.
All major school events have now been entered into the Schoolzine calendar attached to the newsletter platform. Please note, that some of these can change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Have a great week!
Kind regards,
Sharon Hawker
100% Attendance Gallery
Congratulations to Luke Ross, Skylar Hancock and Tahlia Stewart for 100% attendance in Week 4. Our overall attendance is climbing each week, keep up the great work!
Class in Focus
Attendance Matters
Must have missed that day?
Time with friends, assignments, an important math lesson or getting picked for a sports team – we don’t want any one of our students missing out. Days missed here and there add up.
With regular school attendance your child will have the best opportunity to learn and improve their wellbeing. We are here to support your child to be ready and engaged for school. Please contact us if you need any assistance with your child’s attendance.
Visit the Every Day Matters webpage for more information and resources.
A reminder that planned travel should only be taken during school holidays and students should be at school every day during school term, right from beginning to end.
Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but absences add up. Every day matters and we are here to support all students in attending and engaging with their learning every day of the term.
PBL Focus - CPS Wellbeing Program
Our Learner Qualities
The Resilience Project
The Resilience Project is committed to teaching positive mental health strategies to prevent mental ill-health and build young people’s capacity to deal with adversity.
Teachers and students will engage in weekly lessons and activities around the key principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness (GEM), and Emotional Literacy to build resilience.
Check out their website for more information:
And check out TRP@HOME; a place filled with inspiration and activities for the whole family, to help improve your wellbeing and build resilience.
Premier's Reading Challenge
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.
The HUB - Canteen Lunches
Can parents please update their child/s class or details before placing an order.
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
NOTICE OF P&C ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CALENDAR EVENTS
This is to advise you of the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the members of Canowindra Public School P&C Committee. The details of this meeting are as follows:
Monday 11 March 6.30pm – Canowindra Hotel
As students grow up and move onto high school, so do our families and volunteers. We are seeking new faces to join our general committee and this year we are on the lookout for a new President. The nomination form will be on our Facebook page soon. I am more than happy to chat to anyone who is thinking about taking on a role or assist with any questions or concerns. Feel free to contact me directly or email canowindrapandc@gmail.com
Eleena Markcrow
P&C President
The P&C have a very busy year coming up and we hope to meet new parents and carers at our school events!
Please follow our Facebook page (this is a private group for current parents/carers only):
www.facebook.com/groups/CanowindraPublicSchoolPandCAssociation
Our posts include: P&C meetings, information regarding P&C fundraising and events, updates on ‘The Hub’ lunch specials, selling second hand uniforms and sharing relevant information from the school and approved student related community groups.
For other school enquiries such as new uniforms, or sporting/academic events and excursions please contact the school office, teaching staff or refer to the weekly newsletter. Canowindra Public School Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CanowindraPublicSchool
2024 save the dates!
Breakfast Club
The P&C are continuing to supply fresh fruit to the breakfast club this year, so make sure your child gets some fresh fruit before they start school. The breakfast does a wonderful job in making sure all students are energised before a big day at school. If you can assist by donating fruit or breakfast items, please drop items off at the office or to the canteen between 8.30am – 9am during school hours.
The breakfast Club is for all students of CPS.
Thursday 21 March 5.30pm - DISCO time!
We are hosting a night out for the students. This will be held in the school hall with a BBQ for dinner. Look out on our Facebook page and in the newsletter for information and tickets will be on sale shortly. We will be seeking volunteers to assist on the night.
Thursday 28 March (school day) - 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, easter 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 will be coming home with students in the weeks to come. Details will be posted on our Facebook page and in the newsletter.
Monday 11 April – TRIVIA NIGHT
Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6.30pm start – Canowindra Bowling Club. The P&C are excited to be hosting a fundraising trivia night during the Canowindra Balloon challenge week. Details and tickets will be available soon. Keep and eye on our Facebook page, newsletter and local press for information. We will be calling out for volunteers to assist with this event or your support by purchasing tickets to the night.
Community Notices
