Post on 03-May-2018
Cowes Primary School
March 19 2015 Newsletter No 4
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We are fast approaching the end of term; it has flown by. Next term will be a lot longer with an eleven
week term.
Thank you so much for everyone’s assistance with the fete on March 8. It was our best one ever.
We made in excess of $22,000. We will now be able to purchase iPads for the classrooms.
Thank you for all of the wonderful gift boxes you provided, yummy cakes, second hand clothes,
crockery, books and donations and the many gift vouchers from businesses which were used in the
Raffle, Silent Auction and as prizes on stalls. Also thank you very much for the time spent working on
the variety of stalls and for attending and supporting us on the day.
On Monday, the curriculum day was based on a professional development seminar on a word study
program called Words Their Way. It is a program which explicitly teaches phonics, vocabulary and
spelling instruction at a child’s point of need. This is an area which we wanted to strengthen and add to
our current practices. The program covers the areas from the assessment of orthographic development,
principles and practices, word study in the emergent spellers through to the high end derivational
relations stage. (from beginning spellers to sophisticated spellers)
Over the past two days the grades sixes have been attending a surfing clinic run by Wonthaggi
Secondary College (WSC). This is run in conjunction with the Know Your Island Program. WSC paid
for the buses for our students to attend as well as provided Surf Life Saving Instructors. The students
thoroughly enjoyed the experience; one boy was quoted saying it had been the best day of his life. The
program also emphasised coastal awareness, understanding rips, currents undertows and local
surrounds.
The Grade 3 / 4‘s have attended The Water Recycling Plant as part of their water theme. The students
were learning about the process of recycled water and it various uses along with what is appropriate to
put down the drains. There will not be an assembly next week. I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday with your families and I look forward to seeing all the children back at the start of next term. Sue Becker Principal
PO Box 44 Cowes 3922 Phone 5952 2132/5952 2008 Fax 5952 1264
www.cowespsphillipis.vic.gov.au cowes.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Mon 23 Mar Y1-2 Swim Carnival
School Council 6pm
Fri 27 Mar Term 1 ends
at 2.30 pm
Mon 13 Apr Term 2 begins
Wed 15 Apr State Swimming MSAC
Mon 20 Apr Senior School Athletics
Tue 21 Apr Student Leaders Conference
Fri 24 Apr District Athletics WSC
Cowes Primary School Values This fortnight’s social skill we have been focusing on is
‘Being prepared’. It is important to be organized and
prepared for many everyday activities. Being prepared for
school each day requires students to be organized and
ready. It is important to be on time for school every day,
remembering to bring their diaries, having their bathers
when it is swimming and remembering other items
essential for school activities.
Good Friday Appeal 2015 If you wish to donate to the Good Friday appeal 2015.
Donation envelopes were sent out last week.
If you didn’t receive a envelope please call into the school
office to collect one. Please return your envelopes by
Thursday 26 April before 4pm.
Book Club Please remember that orders are not being taken at school. All
orders for books must be done through the Scholastic Book
Club Website as explained in the letter sent home with each
catalogue. If you have any questions you can leave your details
with the office and I will give you a call.
Thanks Kevin Love.
Important Dates for 2015 Monday 23 March School Council meeting 6pm
Term 1 ends on Friday 27 March at
2.30pm. Buses will operate as normal and will depart the school
at approx. 2.40pm.
Term 2 begins on Monday 13 April.
Friday 21 August - Pupil Free Day.
Monday 2 November - Report Writing Day
Active After School The Federal Government funding has ceased for Active After School Program. The Federal Government is working on a new initiative which may start mid year.
Announcements and Messages A reminder to parents that we no longer make afternoon
announcements. Please ensure your child/ren know what to do
at the end of the day. If you feel a reminder is needed please
write it in your children diary.
Welcome to Camp Australia After School Care Our operation hours are -3.30pm-6.00pm
After school care contact number- 0424 483 477.
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Ride To School Day 2015 Congratulations to the large number of students and families who participated in last Friday’s
National Ride 2 School Day. It was very pleasing to see more that 50% of the school community
take an active means of transport to school. A big thank you to Woolworths Cowes who
supplied fresh fruit for students on their arrival and to the Phillip Island BUG group for their
support and participation in accompanying students to school from outlying areas.
Thank you to all the parents and helpers on the day for making it such a great success.
Todd Cleeland
Ride to School Co-ordinator
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Cowes PS South Gippsland Division Swimming Finals On Thursday 12 March twelve Cowes Primary School students represented their school at the Gippsland
Region Swimming Finals held at the Sale 50m outdoor pool. The regional swimming sports provide an
excellent opportunity for the competitors to extend the skills they have mastered through the swimming
program at the school and extracurricular swimming club and training.
The student’s effort, results and behaviour on the day were outstanding. This year CPS walked away with 5
students making it through to the state finals. The 9-10 Girls 50m Freestyle relay, made up of Matilda
Grace, Hannah Simmons, Jorja Newman and Lexi Walton, with Matilda also qualifying in her 9-10 girls
50m freestyle, and Jude Grace in his 12/13 Boys Breaststroke. Congratulations to all competitors on your
brilliant determination, and to the parents who joined in with their support on the day. The team of 5 will compete against other schools across Victoria on Wednesday 15 April at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. We wish you all the best for this exciting event.
9-10 Girls 50m Freestyle relay team Jorja Newman, Matida Grace, Hannah Simmons and Lexi Walton
Matilda Grace qualified for 9-10 girls 50 m freestyle.
Jude Grace qualified for 12-13 boys 50m breaststroke. Ky Kleevan who came 3rd in backstroke.
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This poster was made by Mica, Charlotte and Chloe from Room 4 for the Earth Hour Schools Competition.
Their poster was shortlisted.
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Earth Hour
On Friday 27/3 to support the Earth Hour Indicative Gr 3/4 will be turning off all unnecessary power and
going 'Old School'. The morning will be spent doing rotations such as clapping songs, skipping, elastics, ball
games etc. Due to the swimming program the rest of the day will be spent back in each grade but still trying
to keep all electrical equipment turned off.
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MYMCA Phillip Island Leisure Centre www.phillipisland.ymca.org.au ph:5952 2811
YMCA KIDS FIT (with Mel) Mondays 10.30am – 11.15am (10 week term based development program for preschool)
3 to 5 years inc: gymnastic and multi sport skills & games
YMCA KIDS KICKBOXING (with Piotr) Tuesday 6.00pm – 7.00pm 11 week term based program Term 2 commences 14th April
6years to 14 years inc: boxing and kickboxing technique and fitness
YMCA KINDER SOCCER (with Fybian) Tuesday 2.30pm – 3.00pm 11 week term based program Term 2 commences 14th April
4 to 5 years inc: ball skills and social games program
YMCA SOCIAL JUNIOR SOCCER (skills & games with Fybian) Thursdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm 11 week term based program Term 2 commences 16th April
Primary Years YMCA managed soccer skills and social games program
YMCA AUSSIE HOOPS Fridays 4.00pm – 4.40pm (learn the skills of basketball) Term 2 commences 17th April
Prep to Grade 2 inc: skills training, games, fun & fitness
Also available for kids: Junior Baskbetball - Mondays & Tuesdays, Kung Fu – Wednesdays
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Need help spelling, reading and writing? English and Maths Tutoring Primary and Secondary Corina Suidgeest 0435 502 693 B.A. Vis Arts, Grad Dip Ed corina.suidgeest@gmail.com Teaching literacy using the Spalding method. We can de-code the English language by learning phonograms. (letters and groups of letters) and the sounds they can make. Learn spelling and the rules of English systematically. Help with essay writing and text analysis for Secondary students.
Market on Chapel Uniting Church Cnr Warley Ave & Chapel St, Cowes.
Is on Saturday March 28. Market Hours 9am to 1pm.
The next and final Market Date for 2015 is April 25 (Anzac Day
1pm to 4.30pm) Produce, Craft, Plants, Clothing, Trash and
Treasure Shed. Hot food and drinks. Fruit & Vegetables. Jewellery. Home-baked goods. Rugs etc. Proceeds raised support the work of
the Uniting Church Local, Australia and Overseas.
For more information phone Faye Haslam on 5952 5905 or 0407
815 087 or Graham Sim 5952 5213 or 0417 541 820. ——————————————————————————
Winged Dragon— Offer for Cowes Primary School
Students. 50% off fees for Term one only.
Housekeepers/Cleaners Wanted Cowes Resort requires housekeepers for regular Friday
work. Experienced required but training available on
site. Working hours between school drop off and pick
up. Contact: Heidi or Stuart Hawking on 59 52 2188
between 9am & 5pm.
Dean Luke Guitar School Phillip Island guitar lessons designed to achieve musical goals,
cater to musical preferences and help each student become the
guitar players they want to be.
Call to book a FREE, no-obligation guitar lesson.
Dean 0490 137 621 phillipislandguitarlessons.com
Joey’s Kids Club –Circus Skills Workshop Wednesday April, 2015.
Anzac Room, Phillip Island RSL
Back by popular demand! Two workshops – 11am and
1pm – 2 hour sessions. $10 for Joey’s Kid’s Club
Member. Payment required at time of booking – 30
children maximum per session – suitable for children
aged 5 and 12 years only
Booking : 5952 1004 BH only
Number Plate Theft Prevention Day Saturday April 4, 2015
Phillip Island RSL Carpark 10am to 2pm Over 10,000 number plates are stolen each year in
Victoria. These are often used to commit further serious
offences such as petrol drive-offs, avoiding speeding and
parking fines and burglaries and drug trafficking.
As a gesture of community goodwill, the Phillip Island RSL
Men’s Shed are volunteering their time to fit one way, anti
theft screws to your number plates on Saturday 4th April
(Easter Saturday) $5 donation – all proceeds to Phillip Island
welfare fund. RSL car park – Cowes Rhyll Road entrance. Contact David Rich on 0417 120 974 for more details