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

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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