Principal’s Message

Dear families, Welcome to week 3 of the term. We had a great start to our learning last week and it was great to see our Cessnock Perfect students and families back from the break, ready to learn. There will be a package of notes going home today. These notes include Local Area permission, PDHPE (Child Protection) lesson permission, permission to photograph and student use of ICT/Technology permission. These notes provide important information for the school and it would be greatly appreciated if they could be returned to classroom teachers by the 17th of February. We have a busy week coming up at CPS. As well as our engaging daily lessons, we also have: Tuesday – School Leader Induction Assembly Friday – Swimming carnival for all student aged 8yr and above Please note that we also have our school photo day coming up on the 16th of February. We have a few hot days coming up once again this week. Please ensure that your child has a bucket hat and a drink bottle that can be filled during the day. As always on these hot days we will look at cooler alternatives for our breaks. As always, have a wonderful week!

Regards Steve Morgan Relieving Principal

Induction Assembly Our annual induction Assembly is being held on Tuesday 7th February at 10:00am in Cooinda. Parents of our leaders have been contacted individually as well as notes sent home with students.

Swimming Carnival Our school Swimming Carnival is being held on Friday 10th February at Cessnock Pool. A letter has been sent home with details of the day, costs involved and what your child needs to bring with them. The carnival is for Primary classes and those students in Year 2 who turn eight this year. Infants classes will remain at school.

Cessnock High School Year 7, 2018 The information evening for students attending Cessnock High School in 2018 will take place on Wednesday 15th February. Students and their parents/carers are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in a place for your child at Cessnock High School in Year 7 2018, it is important that you attend this information session, as some classes have limited places. At the conclusion of the Information Evening there will be a complimentary barbeque and a chance to chat to teachers. Time: 5pm Location: Cessnock High School

Bikes at School If your child brings a bike or scooter to school, we ask that you please provide a lock so that it may be secured to our bike racks. If bikes or scooters are not locked while at school, we cannot guarantee its security during the school day. Please be aware that it is illegal to ride a bike and/or scooter without a helmet and attracts a substantial monetary fine.

Sunsafe – Broad brim hats to be worn Our school is a Sun safe school and for students to be out in the sun they must wear a broad brim hat – NO CAPS. We are very lucky that we have a number of areas in shade and if your child is not wearing a broad brim hat then they will be directed to follow our Go For Safety expectation and stay in a shaded area during break times. School hats are available for purchase from our school office. Our school bucket hats are $10.00 and broad brimmed hats are priced at $12.00.

Disabled Access Parking A reminder to all parents and visitors that it is illegal to park in a disabled access parking space without a current permit displayed. Cessnock PS has one disabled access parking space, near the top of the ramp at the Rawson St entry. Please be considerate of families who need to use this space to drop off and collect their children.

Smoking at the gates Please be aware that anyone smoking must be at least 4 metres from the entry gates to our school grounds.

P&C News Welcome back for 2017. The current P&C team are preparing for the all important AGM on Tuesday 14th February. Show your love ❤ and meet up in the library at 10.00am for a chance to win the lucky door prize and to create your new committee. Being on the P&C is very rewarding and you can make a positive contribution to our school and the experiences of your children. Soon the new soccer goals will be in place and finishing touches to the primary playing field done. The biggest transformation is the soft green infants and primary fields, thanks to the tender care over the holidays by Keith our GA. Check out the Cessnock Public Facebook page to see more information and all the incredible work and fun the current team have achieved.

Important Dates for the Term 1 Week 3 Tuesday 7th February Induction Assembly at 10:00am in Cooinda Friday 10th February Swimming Carnival at Cessnock Pool Week 4 Thursday 16th February School Photos Week 5 Wednesday 22nd February Children’s University Launch at 12:30 for Stage 3 Week 6 Friday 3rd March Cross Country Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10 Friday 31st March Athletics Carnival

Week 11 Friday 7th April Last Day of Term 1

Now available eftpos in front office. Payments can also be made on the schools website see separate note.

Swimming Carnival

is on this Friday 10th of February. Please ensure all students have returned permission forms and money by 10th of February. Don’t forget swimmers, towel,

hats, lunch/ recess and lots of water. Kiosk will be open for those wishing

topurchase anything.