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SCHOOL CALENDAROCTOBER/NOVEMBERWk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun

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31Speech TherapistActive Afters 3.15 pm – 4.15 pm

1CHS transitionStage 1 AssemblyP & C meeting

2ScriptureWellbeing meeting

3Kinder transitionCombined AssemblyActive Afters 3.15 pm – 4.15 pm

4Life Education Van money and notes due back today

5/6

FETE10.00 AM - 1.00 PM

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7Speech TherapistStage 1 public speaking

8Life Education VanStage 1 Assembly

9Life Education VanScriptureRR Training

10Life Education VanPrimary Assembly

11Miss O’Callaghan’sWedding Sunday

12/13

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT Colonial day

Students had a very enjoyable day learning about Australia's colonial history.  The show was presented by  a very professional troupe who engaged the entire school. Students experienced learning in an exciting way by being actively involved as an audience member or a participant.  It was pleasing to see so many students take an active role in the production. Students rated the day highly and enjoyed the opportunity to dress in period costume, as did staff. Thank you to Mrs Cunich for organising the day. Office and entrance

Our office and school entrance will be a little different next time that you visit the school thanks to the work of Mr Greg Fallon. Greg spent a considerable amount of time and effort to install picture rails so that we can now display the works from our Artists of The Month. Thank you Greg. P & C

Staff were delighted with the presentation of a coffee machine for the staffroom by P & C President Mrs Rebecca Bragg at a recent Friday morning staff meeting. Staff would like to thank the P & C for their thoughtfulness of a gift that is very much appreciated.  Bill GodmanPrincipalWHAT’S HAPPENING?School WebsiteCheck out the school website for the latest photos and newsletters. www.cootamundr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

AWARDS

Congratulations to Jedd Bateup, Hamish Anderson, Bronte Johnson, Mikayla Moore-Starr and Nakiyah Fallon who will receive Honour Awards (10 Achievement Awards) at the next Combined Assembly on 3rd November at 12.45 pm.CANTEEN ROSTER – October

Friday 28th B Bragg, R HicksMonday 31st A Chamberlain, S NealeTuesday 1st CLOSEDWednesday 2nd M Butt, A BowenThursday 3rd J Noack, H BushFriday 4th J BateupIf you are unable to do your roster duty, please ring Belinda on 69423638 or 0427 423628.

WORLD TEACHERS DAY TOMORROW

Celebrated in over 100 countries, World Teachers' Day acknowledges the efforts of teachers in an increasingly complex, multicultural and technological society. The students, parents and community would like to thank our wonderful teachers for the contribution they make to our children and community. Happy World Teachers Day!

STARS OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER KL Tayla Collins

Always working hard and a great classroom helper.

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K/1B Riley DaveyConsistently doing his best and beautiful manners.

1B Tyran ParyFor always trying to do his best work.

1/2M Taylah WishartExcellent book presentation and taking pride in her work.

2M Alexandra CrawfordGreat results in her maths revision.

3/4G Ben BillsborrowApplication to class work.

4R Kira HarlandImproved attitude in class.

5H Oliver LitchfieldBeing a positive, humorous character

and showing great imagination in writing.5/6O Tom Francis

For the polite manners he demonstrates at all times.6J Jesse Stonham

For improvement in his bookwork and writing.

K/1B ITEM

K/1B parents are invited to our item at the Combined Assembly on Thursday 3rd November and again at K – 2 Assembly on Tuesday 8th November. This will commence at 12.55 pm in the school hall.Eleanor Bondaruk and K/1B

ENROLMENTSWe are now taking enrolments for 2012. Parents are invited to come to school to collect an information package.

ACTIVE AFTERS STARTINGCome and enjoy some fun activities and free afternoon tea from 3.30 pm until 4.30 pm every Monday and Thursday at Cootamundra Public School starting next Monday 24th October. If you have not filled out an enrolment form, please contact Mr Johnson.

COLONIAL DAYOn Monday all our students from K – 6 enjoyed a fantastic performance which consolidated classroom learning. The show supported our HSIE unit on “British Colonisation” in a fun and engaging way. There was lots of interaction between students and characters and even teachers! Lots of laughs and learning was had by all.

Sue Cunich

LOST PROPERTY

If your child has lost an item of clothing, there are quite a number of articles in lost property.

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Madison Wishart, Chelsie Manwaring and Zoe Freer just before they had their 1st performance at the CHORD Festival in Wagga Wagga.  They are dancing beautifully but are very tired after doing 3 performances per day.

Left: Fast bowler, Majad Khan has been selected in the Riverina Boys Cricket to contest the State Championship in Maitland from the 7th – 10th November. Right: Alyssa Armstrong who represented CPS and Riverina at the Sydney Athletics Centre.

Congratulations to the above students who were successful in the ICAS Mathematics Competition: Joanna Hicks (distinction), Rosie Meares (credit), Mackenna James (credit) and Kate Crawford (credit). Well done girls.

Our Honour Award winners from left: Meghan Roberts, Penny Loiterton, Haiden McCrae, Jack Perrin, Abby Loiterton, Sam Bragg, Ty Newman and Sofia Padernal

PARENT LINEParent Line NSW is a state-funded 24 hour professional counseling, support and information service to parents of children 0 – 18 across NSW.1300 1300 52www.parentline.org.au

BORROWA TOUCH AND NETBALL CARNIVALLast Friday Years 3 and 4 went to Boorowa to play touch and netball. We had to leave for the bus at 7.00 am. The Year 4 touch team played four games. We won the first one and lost the others. Some high school students coached us. Year 4 netball played five games. Max scored the only goal all day. Year 3 played 4 games. It was very hot. Year 3 touch played six games. We won one, lost three and tied two. We were coached by two awesome high school kids. Some teams were really hard. Most of us fell asleep on the way home on the bus.

By Anna Altenburg, Ella Ronning, Mackenna James and Kate Crawford.

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P & C NEWS

Master Design Cupcake CompetitionCome and decorate a cupcake and you could win a prize. There will be prizes for pre-school, kinder, year 1, 2 3, 4, 5, 6 and open group. There will be major prizes given for the best

overall, decorated cupcake. All you need is a gold coin to enter so come join the fun at the Fete on Saturday 5th November.

Only one week until the Fete!!  Spread the word among family and friends as it promises to be a fun day with lots of stalls, activities, displays, and performances. Krispy Kreme donut orders due tomorrow. They will be delivered fresh from Sydney on the morning of the fete.   Krispy Kreme recommends freezing donuts if they are not to be eaten in the first day, and microwaving them for 8 seconds before serving, so stock up for the year ahead!  1 dozen Original Glazed $16, 1 dozen Classic Assorted $20. We still need lots of helpers for fete day.  Shifts are from 9.30am - 11.15 am and 11.15 am – 1.00 pm.  Even if you can only spare an hour, your help would be greatly appreciated.  Trash and Treasure Did you have a clean-up at your house in the holidays? Have you any unwanted treasure? The Trash and Treasure stall will be in operation at the school fete. Donations can be brought on the day. You never know what treasure you will pick up on the day. So please look through those cupboards and find a new home for your trash.

Fete Raffle

We are having a Garden Raffle with the prize consisting of a wheel barrow loaded with a variety of garden products. Second prize is a set of barbed wire ball garden ornaments. Tickets will be available out the front of Woolworths at various times next week and at the fete. You can view the wheel barrow at the school office from next week and can also purchase tickets from there.

Also, a reminder that Dubbo Zoo raffle tickets are due back to school sold or unsold by tomorrow. Thanks to all those parents who have returned their tickets. Good luck.

CONNECTING WITH YOUR CHILDDuring the early school years, home life and family relationships are still the biggest influence on a child’s development. Good family relationships and lots of positive attention are just what your child needs to learn and grow and build resilience that will be essential in later life.Helpful articles on talking and listening to your children, handling tantrums, negotiating tricky behaviour and building self-esteem can be found on the website

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www.raisingchildren.net.au. This site contains a host of easy to understand information on parenting children from babies to teenagers.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Schools as Community Centres (SACC)Schools as Community Centres support families with young children from birth to eight years with a particular focus on the years prior to school entry. Each Schools as Community Centre project responds to the needs of local families with young children by providing a range of activities such as supported playgroup, transition to school, early literacy programs, health and nutrition initiatives and parenting programs.

The Schools as Community Centres projects put considerable effort into developing support networks amongst families with appropriate services and increasing parents’ confidence and knowledge around parenting and child development in order to build on the strengths and capacity of the community.

Kinder Sport for Ages 0 – 5 YearsWhen:Every Friday through school term starting tomorrow, Friday 28th October Time: 10:00am – 11:30am (every Friday through school terms)Where: Cootamundra Public School Hall

Lots of fun with different games to try.Bring a drink and a hat for outside play.For more information please contact Sarah on 6942 1402Sarah Pearce Local Schools as Community Centres FacilitatorCootamundra

Mountain Bike Club Hot Lap SeriesTo be held at the Cootamundra Mountain Bike Track

When: Saturday 29th OctoberTime: Sign on from 1.00 pm.

Race begins at 1.30 pm.Entry fee: $10.00 (non members)

$5.00 (members)

Competitors will be timed on one lap of the course – in various categories. Cash prizes for the winners!Hope to see plenty of riders there!

Cootamundra Swim Club

Registration information session

When: Sunday 30th OctoberTime: 1pm to 3pmWhere: Club Rooms at Town Pool Swim season commences Monday 31st October at 4pm 

Cootamundra Sports StadiumFully Supervised Disco

When: 4th November 20116:00pm – 8:00 pm

Entry: $5.00Kindergarten – Year 8

Games, Lucky Door Prizes, Kiosk will be open