Term 4 Week 4 – Week Ending 2nd November 2012 

 

 Lake Burrendong Information With  just  5  sleeps  to  go  until  our  excursion  to  Lake Burrendong, excitement levels are sky‐high!  Attached to  this week’s Newsletter  is  the  FINAL  CAMP NOTE!  Please  ensure  you  read  this  and  if  you  have  any questions, please contact the school.   Please make sure you are at school NO LATER THAN 7:15am on Wednesday morning as we will be leaving 

at 7:30am SHARP!  

Lake Burrendong Excursion – 5 sleeps to go! PAYMENTS FOR THE EXCURSION ARE NOW DUE. FINAL DATE FOR PAYMENT IS MONDAY 5TH 

NOVEMBER. 

 Cowra High Year 6/7 Transition Thank  you  to  Cheri  for  transporting  and  supervising our students while they continue their transition visits. We  will  require  a  parent  helper  to  transport  our students to CHS on the 14th November as Cheri will be required at the Pool for swimming supervision. If you are available to assist, please contact the school. WEDNESDAY 7th November  – NOT ATTENDING AS WE WILL BE AT LAKE BURRENDONG WEDNESDAY 14th November – 12.30PM – 2.00PM – SPORT AT COWRA HIGH (PARENT HELPER NEEDED!) WEDNESDAY 14th November – 7.00PM – 9.00PM – YEAR 6 & YEAR 7 SOCIAL (HIGH SCHOOL). 

 

 Jump Rope For Heart The amount of money raised from Jump Rope for Heart was $101.00. Thank  you  to  everyone  who supported this worthwhile cause.  

Gymnastics! Gymnastics  lessons  began  this week  and  from  all  reports,  the students  had  a wonderful  time!  These will  continue  for  the next five weeks each Monday.  Thank you  again  to  the  PCYC  for  their 

assistance in organising these lessons. Just a reminder – if you are still to return your PCYC membership form, this needs to be done ASAP. Forms for those who have not  returned  them  are  in  this  week’s  Newsletter folder.  Below are some photos of gym from this week!  

 Gym was SO ENJOYABLE!!! – Even the warm‐up was fun! 

 

 We got to go on the bar, the beam and the mini‐tramp! 

 

Principal: Jenny Lewis

 Cowra-Carcoar Road, Cowra NSW 2794        63422172 63411247

@  holmwood-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au       www.holmwood-p.schools.nsw.edu.au                      

School  Surveys    Thank  you to  all  those  families  who returned  their  Gold  Survey Envelopes  to  school  this  week.  We value  the opinions of all our parents,  students  and  staff  and 

once  the  surveys  are  collated,  we  will  look  at  any areas that need addressing as a priority  in our school planning  for 2013.    If  you  still haven’t  returned  your surveys, please do so ASAP.  

Year  7  2014  Selective  High  School Application Parents  of  students  in  Year  5  are  advised  that applications  for  students  seeking  placement  in  a Selective High  School  in  2014  are  now  available  on‐line. These can be accessed at the following address; 

www.shsocplacement.org.au/registration For  parents who may wish  to  submit  an  application but do not have access to the internet, a paper form is available  from  the  school  on  request.    All  on‐line applications  close  on  19th  November  2012.    If  you have  any  questions  or wish  to  discuss  this with me, please contact the school.  

Kindergarten Orientation This  Term  we  will  be  holding Kindergarten Orientation for our new  Kinders  starting  school  in 2013.The dates for Kindergarten Orientation  are  EVERY  Tuesday 

in November from 9:30‐11:30am.  We look forward to meeting our new Kinders  for their  first transition visit NEXT TUESDAY!  

Classes for 2013 At  this  time  of  year  all  schools  are  looking  at  their enrolment  numbers  and  possible  class  structures  for 2013. Some families may have heard through different sources,  that  we  will  be  having  three  classes  at Holmwood  PS  next  year.  I wish  to  advise  all  parents that our class structures will not be known for certain until students return to school at the beginning of next year and we look at our enrolment numbers for 2013.  However, as Principal it is my job to ensure that I have plans in place this year, for the different scenarios that MAY happen next year.  

 Melbourne Cup Hat Day! Next  Tuesday  6th  November  is Melbourne  Cup  Day.  To  get  into  the  spirit  of  this  national  event,  children are  encouraged  to  wear  a  fancy  hat  to  school  for Melbourne Cup Day!  This can be an old hat decorated with flowers or things from home, a swaggies hat, an akubra hat or even a fascinating fascinator! 

ACT  Concert  Band Excursion What a fantastic time we had at  Woodstock  PS  last  week where we went  to watch  the 

ACT  Junior  Concert  Band!    Below  are  a  few  photos from the day. 

 Thomas got to try out the drums! 

 The band had a wide range of instruments including 

the baritone and tuba!  

Forward Notice To ensure parents are notified of upcoming  events  in  Term  4, please note the following dates in your diary. Week  6  &  Week  7  (12th 

November  –  23rd  November)  –  School  Swimming. COST  ‐  $1  per  day  per  child  for  bus.  $2  per  day  per child pool entry.  (TOTAL  ‐ $30). Season  ticket Holders no pool entry costs (TOTAL‐ $10) Thursday  6th  December  –  Year  6  Farewell  “Pool Party” (after school) – Year 5 invited. Thursday 13th December – Presentation Night Wednesday 19th December –  Last Day of School  for Students Friday 20th December – Last Day of School for Staff. 

 

School Swimming Thank you  to  those  families who  have  already  returned permission  notes  and 

payment  for  school  swimming.    Swimming  runs  for two weeks and will start on Monday 12th November.  The cost is $10 bus fare for students who have season tickets,  or  $30  for  students who  are  required  to  pay pool entry as well ($10 bus fare plus $20 pool entry for 10 days).   Children  will  need  to  bring  swimmers  to  school  to CHANGE  into  at  school  before  going  swimming  ‐  for hygiene  reasons,  please  do  not  send  your  child  to school in swimmers.  

Quick checklist!  Swimmers 

Towel 

Rash Shirt 

Sunscreen 

Plastic Bag for wet gear 

Goggles (optional)  

AN IMPORTANT  NOTE REGARDING FOOTWEAR  

It  is Departmental Policy  that  children attending school  must  wear  covered  shoes  for  safety reasons. To ensure that the students are covered from  possible  injuries  sustained  from inappropriate footwear, I ask that thongs NOT be worn to school during swimming.  Children being picked up by their parents from the pool may take thongs in their bag to wear home.     

Week 5 NEWSLETTER There will be no Newsletter next week due to the school excursion. Please be ready

for School Swimming on Monday 12th November!

 Calendar 

Term 4 Week 5 Mon 5th Nov  Gymnastics! 

FINAL PAYMENT for Lake Burrendong Due. Tues 6th Nov  Kinder Orientation – 9:30‐11:30 

Kinder Parent Meeting – 11:00am MELBOURNE CUP HAT DAY! 

Wed 7th Nov  SCHOOL EXCURSION – LAKE BURRENDONGThurs 8th Nov  SCHOOL EXCURSION – LAKE BURRENDONGFri 9th Nov  SCHOOL EXCURSION – LAKE BURRENDONG

Term 4 Week 6 Mon 12th Nov  Gymnastics! 

Mrs Reidy – Photoshop with Primary Class SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pm 

Tues 13th Nov  SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pmWed 14th Nov  Mrs Reidy – Photoshop with Primary Class

YR 6 CHS Transition Final Visit YR6/7 Social at CHS – 7pm‐9pm SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pm 

Thurs 15th Nov  SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pmFri 16th Nov  SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pm

Term 4 Week 7 Mon 19th Nov  Gymnastics! 

Year 5 Selective School On‐line Application Forms for Year 7 2014 due. SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pm 

Tues 20th Nov  SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pmWed 21st Nov  SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pmThurs 22nd Nov  SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pmFri 23rd Nov  SCHOOL SWIMMING – 1:45‐2:45pm

 Kind Regards, Jenny Lewis Principal 

Attachments Final Camp Note! FREE toothbrush and toothpaste

from Colgate Oral Health Promotion – 1 per child – this might come in handy for our excursion!

PCYC “Dance Obsession” flier 3-6 Class News This week the Primary class have worked very hard in all areas of their schoolwork. In Maths both Stage 2 and Stage 3 have been working on decimals. Stage 2 have been working with Mrs Skene on tenths and hundredths and explored this concept through lots of games and small group activities. Stage 3 worked with Mrs Lewis on converting decimals to fractions and adding and subtracting decimals. Year 6 have also been learning how to multiply decimals and checking their answers using a calculator. In HSIE the classroom has been a hive of activity as all groups have been focused on getting the research elements completed for their PowerPoint presentation on a significant site of their choice. The groups have chosen a wide range of sites across Australia including Shark Bay, the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu, Wellington Caves, the Devil’s Marbles, the Daintree Rainforest, Philip Island,

Frazer Island and the Olgas. Groups have a set list of criteria which they will be assessed on when presenting their Powerpoint to the class. Mrs Skene has been teaching this unit and all students are very excited and engaged in this topic - we can’t wait to see the finished products! This week we continued working on Information Reports in our writing. The students are becoming skilled at note-taking and highlighting key points in their information research and then putting this information into their own words. This week’s topic was Lake Eyre and Mrs Skene showed the class some very interesting video clips about this amazing Australian landmark. Next week we are looking forward to our EXCURSION! For those Primary students not attending, we hope you have an enjoyable time with Mrs Watt and Mrs Nottingham. I know they have some exciting and fun activities planned! Have a great weekend! Kind Regards, Mrs Jenny Lewis 3-6 Class Teacher K-2 News This has been a very productive week as the children utilise the many new skills that they have developed this year. The spelling and written skills continue to be enhanced by revision at home. This is enabling greater independence in group work and in all class work. Reading and comprehension skills continue to develop at a faster rate as sight words become easier and fluency develops. In our oral reading lessons we are focusing on oral reading fluency. Further encouragement by you at home is very powerful and greatly benefits your child. The Money Matters in Maths is enabling children to become more skilled in additions, subtractions, times tables and division. Children love playing shops and it is even better if they can play the game at home with you too! In our class unit, we compared and contrasted Asher’s Great Grandfather’s Scales from the past and plastic scales from the present. The children then presented their preference and their

reason. Hence, forming the skills for Persuasive Writing and Expositions. This assists children to become more expressive in oral and written skills. This can also be encouraged at home to widen your child’s vocabulary and enhance confidence.

Asher used his Grandfathers scales to weigh

Mrs Kiely’s handbag!

William and Georgia with Georgia’s bear – a toy she has had since she was a baby which she shared with

the class during our discussions about the past. In Fitness, the class has embraced Gymnastics with confidence and enthusiasm, building on existing skills from previous years. Thank you for your continued support. Mrs Deirdre Kiely K-2 Class Teacher

Community News

Cowra Netball Rep Tryouts Selection tryouts for Cowra Netball Association Under 11’s Carnival, Under 12’s, 13’s and 14’s Representative Netball Teams will take place at the Cowra PCYC Young Road Complex on Sunday 11th November and Sunday 25th November 2012. Times for each age group will be as follows: Under 11's Carnival Team 4-5:30pm Under 12's Representative Team 5:30-7pm Under 13's Representative Team 4-5:30pm Under 14's Representative Team 5:30-7pm Players trialling for teams should arrive 30 minutes prior to their selection time to complete nomination forms and be ready to take the court at the specified time.

For further information or enquires please contact the Representative Coordinator Amylee Knight on 0400245704