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Canowindra P U B L I C SCHOOL Striving for Success

Week 7 Term 210th June 2020

Tilga Street Canowindra NSW 2804Phone: 02 6344 1403 | Fax: 02 6344 1462canowindra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auwww.canowindra-p.schools.nsw.gov.auNurture Grow FlourishProud member of the Lachlan Valley Learning Community

Principal’s messageI hope everyone had a lovely long weekend and enjoyed the glorious winter sunshine. We have 4 weeks left till the end of Term 2 which is a notorious time for coughs and colds amongst students and staff. In light of COVID-19 it’s as important as ever to keep your children at home if they are showing any signs of respiratory illness and to get tested if symptoms persist. There is a COVID-19 clinic at Canowindra Hospital from 9-10am.

The last 2 weeks of this term we will be holding 3 Way interviews (parent, student, teacher) for all classes. Bookings for these will be via our Sentral Parent Portal - https://canowindraps.sentral.com.au/portal/login The portal will be open from today until Friday 19th July. Kindergarten parents and all new families will be sent a separate email with login details as they haven’t haven’t accessed the portal before. We are able to conduct interviews as parents are not gathering in large groups and social distancing will be adhered to. If you feel uncomfortable meeting face to face please book in your time via Sentral then contact the school to arrange a meeting over the phone or via Zoom. We look forward to seeing as many parents as possible as our meetings link closely with school reports, which will be going out early next term.

The last day of this term (Friday 3rd July) will be a pupil free day for staff to participate in Visible Learning which will be delivered virtually through the Corwin Institute using John Hattie’s research. There will be no supervision for students on this day, however all students will be expected for attend school on the first day of Term 3, Monday 20th July. Please see regular reminders in newsletter, website and via students leading up to the last day of this term.

Now that all students are back at school it’s important that everyone is wearing the correct winter uniform. Sports uniform can be worn on Fridays only and Yr 6 have special permission to wear their Yr 6 shirts on specific days. This includes black leather or leather look school shoes to be worn from Mon-Thurs. We have a good supply of uniforms at school including the new and used clothing and new school bags for sale. Please call in during office hours and our staff will assist you.

Have a great week!

Sharon Hawker

UPCOMING EVENTS

Week 7

PBL Focus

Being Respectful

Listen to Others

Speak Politely

Tolerate Differences

And look after property

Wednesday 17th June

Issue 4 Book Club Orders Close

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

3rd July (Pupil Free Day)

Students return from holidays on Monday 20th July

[email protected] | www.canowindra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Thinking of applying for Year 5 entry to an

opportunity class in 2021?

You must apply online at: education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/

selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

Key datesApplication website opens: Tuesday 9 June 2020

Application website closes: 5 pm, Friday 26 June 2020 You must apply before this deadline

‘Test authority’ letters sent to all applicants: Wednesday 2 September 2020

Opportunity Class Placement Test: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Placement outcome information sent overnight on: Tuesday 1 December 2020

Please read this booklet carefully before applying.

Note: The information in this document is available in an accessible format on the Department’s website.

Parents* should check the website at education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 regularly throughout the application and placement process.

Please check the website for information before you contact the Team.

The opportunity class placement process for Year 5 entry is administered by the High Performing Students Teamˆ.

Contact Details: High Performing Students Team, NSW Department of Education Email: [email protected] Telephone: 1300 880 367 Telephone Interpreter Service: 131450 Postal Address: GPO Box 33, SYDNEY, NSW 2001 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/159342048077050/

Please Note: ˆIn this document, the High Performing Students Team is referred to as the Team.

*‘Parent’ is defined under the Education Act, 1990, as a ‘guardian or other person having custody or care of a child’

Detailed information is available in Rules and procedures for Year 5 placement in an opportunity class

High Performing Students

Applying for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class

in 2021


Tune In and Tune UpFree Drought and Wellbeing Webinars

Join Australian Red Cross in a five-part series of free webinars exploring drought and wellbeing. We have invited expert speakers along to share their insights with us so we can better support our own communities, ourselves and our loved ones in these tough times.

The webinars are free but limited to 500 attendees so click below and register for one or all five today!

1. Maintaining wellbeing through drought & prolonged stress (10-11am Wednesday 17 June) Gain a greater understanding of the effects and signs of prolonged stress, the science behind stress and practical ways to maintain wellbeing, support your community and loved ones.Speaker: Dr. David Younger Click or copy URL to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tp4OIoUlT9G3CHkri6pW4A

2. The drought cycle; adaptation and strengthening resilience (10-11am Wednesday 1 July)Hear about the drought cycle, the cumulative challenges communities often face and key considerations at different stages of the drought cycle. Learn a bit about the psychology around adaptation in the face of this long-term stress and how to strengthen resilience and manage wellbeing through tough times.Speakers: Dr. Jacki Schirmer and Dr. David YoungerClick or copy URL to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FFOAv1QYRN-VwS12m5EXWg

3. Wellbeing after the rains (10-11.15am Wednesday 15 July)Hear from the Bureau of Meteorology on winter weather predictions and what rain means for the drought. Hear what the research says about wellbeing when communities are seen to be in drought recovery, strategies to help with things beyond your control and how to make the most of every day.Speakers: Dr. Lynette Bettio, Dr. Jacki Schirmer and Dr. Kate GunnClick or copy URL to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kDSi0XWITPqH4ro25gybog

4. Family wellbeing in the face of ongoing stress (10-11.15am Wednesday 29 July)Hear what the research tells us about adult relationships, family roles and children’s experience through droughts, alongside practical tips on how to support children as well as adult relationships.Speakers: Dr. Margaret Alston, Stephanie Schmidt and Dr. Margaret Nixon Click or copy URL to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bn-Q6FRBRAWdlRppLdQFcQ

5. Preparing for tough times (10-11.15am Wednesday 12 August)Listen to a bit of an introduction on preparedness in the drought space and the importance of preparing the mind for challenging times. Includes tools and tips to support drought resilience and preparedness.Speakers: Dr. Jacki Schirmer, Dr. Mel Taylor and Shannon McCormackClick or copy URL to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_77YhW0vwTXaMnA0WH84ubw


Newcrest Mining Limited CadiaWe are very thankful to receive a donation of metal drink bottles from Newcrest Mining Limited Cadia to give to our students who do not have their own drink bottle to bring to school during this time when they cannot access the school bubblers.

Below are some photos of our very happy students with their drink bottles.

Thank you


Class in Focus: Year 1/2Class in Focus: Year 1/2


1/2L have had lots of fun engaging in different hands-on maths activities. One day, we made objects using MAB blocks. We counted how many tens and ones blocks we used and then wrote down the number we made. Here are some pictures of our creations!

This activity helped us to deepen our understanding of place value (MA1-4NA).

PBL FOCUS COVID-19

Drop off & Pick up Procedures We are: This is what it looks like:

Safe

• Use ‘safe’ drop off and pick up zone on Belmore Street and parents to remain in car

• If walking home STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! THINK! before crossing the road, use the children’s crossing and leave school promptly

Respectful

• Wait at gate until duty teacher directs you to your waiting car at end of day

• All family members to leave together

• Walk calmly

Responsible

• Be aware of your surroundings

• Parents & carers to remain in car and follow social distancing rules


Issue 4 Book ClubIssue 4 Book Club Order forms went home with students last week. The school does not accept payments via cash or cheque for Book Club.All orders MUST be paid for via LOOP.

Visit www.scholastic.com.au/LOOPOrders close on Wednesday 17th June 2020.

Winter Uniform Girls Winter:Grey and gold check pinafore with gold long sleeved polo shirt with logo or black pants/skirt (not tracksuits) with gold long sleeved polo shirt with logo Black and gold sloppy joe with school logo Black, gold & white school jacket or Black school jacket (when needed) Black shoes and white socks, or black stockings

Girls Winter Sport:Gold long sleeve polo shirt with logo Black tracksuit pants Black and gold sloppy joe with school logo Black, gold & white school jacket or Black school jacket (when needed) Joggers with white socks

Boys Winter:Gold long sleeved polo shirt with logo Long grey cargo pants Black and gold sloppy joe with school logo Black, gold & white school jacket or Black school jacket (when needed) Black shoes and white/grey socks

Boys Winter Sport:Gold long sleeve polo shirt with logo Black tracksuit pants Black and gold sloppy joe with school logo Black, gold & white school jacket or Black school jacket (when needed) Joggers with white socks

Uniform items available at school office

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY TERM 2

The last day of this term (Friday 3rd July) will be a pupil free day for staff

to participate in Visible Learning which will be delivered

virtually through the Corwin Institute using John Hattie’s research.

There will be no supervision for students on this day, however all

students will be expected to attend school on the first day of Term 3,

Monday 20th July.

Please see regular reminders in newsletter and via your students


P&C News

COVID-19 PATH PROJECT 2020 @ CANOWINDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL

We might be not be at school much at the moment, but we can still be thinking of ways to stay connected and beautify our school!! We are wanting to create a new path down on level three and be used to connect the playground to the stairs and hopefully the hall too. It will be similar to the path up near the office, with the past students’ names engraved. It has been 9 years since the last one was completed!! WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? Simply purchase a paver with your students’ name, family name, business name, grandchildren’s name or special message that relates to you & Canowindra Public School. HOW? The attached forms will explain how personalize your paver, and also explain the hand drawn pavers too. WHEN? You have until the 3rd of July to complete and pay for your pavers. Payment will either be cheque or direct debit. COST? One paver (up to 3 lines) is $35 A double paver (up to 6 lines) is $60 Design your own paver is $35 WHO CAN HAVE A PAVER? Anyone!!! All current and past students and staff of Canowindra Public School can create a paver. All local or connected businesses can create a paver. Please feel free to pass this information on to any alumni of the school or other interested people/ parties you think may be interested.

Let’s build a path!!!

Like Us on Facebook Canowindra Public School P & C have a Facebook group which is a great tool for communicating between the school, P & C and members. Only families of current families will be approved and questions need to be answered for members are approved.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CanowindraPublicSchoolPandCAssociation/


Name:______________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Paver Option: _______________ Payment enclosed $__________ Payment method: ____________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete the details of the name or message you would like engraved in your paver/s in the template provided below or attached.

Payment via direct deposit or cheque to the school office P&C Box or via email by 3rd July 2020 to [email protected]

Canowindra P&C BSB: 802 318 ACCT: 4000 3928

Choose 1 of the 3 options. OPTION 1

Single paver name or message.

3 lines on paver.

COST: $35

OPTION 2

Double Paver set.3 lines on each paver.

COST: $60

Cheques payable to: Canowindra P&C, Tilga St, Canowindra NSW 2804

Any questions – Al Stephens 0408 876 930 or Kobie Rogers 0490 133 563

Line 1: 12 Characters



Please print clearly. Each letter, number, punctuation mark or space represents one character.

SINGLE PAVER




Please print clearly. Each letter, number, punctuation mark or space represents one character.

DOUBLE PAVER




COVID-19 PATH PROJECT 2020 @ CANOWINDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL

We invite you to buy a Paver for the engraved path at Canowindra Public School. Simply purchase a paver with your family name, business name, grandchildren’s

name or special message that relates to you & Canowindra Public School.

OPTION 3 Children’s own

design.

COST: $35

See attached form for direction to complete this paver option.

HAND DRAWN PAVER $35 / BUSINESS LOGO - POA

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