Coopernook Public School

Principal- Tania Gilchrist

Macquarie St, Coopernook, NSW 2426 Website: www.coopernook-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 6556 3162 Fax: 6556 3367 Email: coopernook-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Issue 18 Term 2 Week 8 Thursday 21st June 2018

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Well it is great to be back on deck and it is lovely to be

catching up with students, staff and families. Please feel

free to ring up and make a time with me to have a chat

and catch up. I would also like to thank everyone for

your well wishes during my most recent stint in

hospital.

We have some exciting upcoming events in term 3 and

4 including Education Week, basketball clinics,

excursion to Manning Entertainment Centre for live

performance of-George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald

Dahl, Community Day, Kidpreneur, years 3 to 6 camp

(details coming home soon) swim school, Science Week,

Pinewood Derby, Geoscience incursion, and much

more.

Yours In Education

Tania Gilchrist

Children’s University Excursion On Tuesday Mrs Gilchrist and Mrs Stewart accompanied

30 students and parents to Taree to participate in a

Discover Uni day organised by Children’s University

Newcastle. Participants rotated through a series of

workshops with industry experts in fields of Art,

Literacy, Archaeology and a great chemistry session run

by a pharmacist. On top of this we were able to explore

and experience the amazing medical labs used for

training doctors and nurses- the computerised robot

patients were very realistic- a little too realistic in some

cases especially when they speak. This day attracted

quite a lot of media attention as this is the first time this

program has been run in Taree. A great day was had by

all and I would like to thank everyone involved.

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Issue 18 Term 2 week 8 Thursday 21st June 2018

Thursday 31st May 2018

Term 2 2018

Week 8

Frid 22nd District Athletics carnival

July Week 10

Fri 6th End of Term Assembly 2.10pm Student Reports go home

Term 3

July Week 1

Mon 23rd Staff Development Day

Tues 24th July

Students return

Sat 28th P&C Bunnings BBQ

August Week 2

Wed 1st George’s Marvelous Medicine Manning Entertainment Centre

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Issue 18 Term 2 week 8 Thursday 21st June 2018

Thursday 31st May 2018

2-4 Orr News

Interview

Miss Loretan is a second year pre-service teacher

who joined our class (2/3/4) last week. We are all

very excited to have her with us until the end of

term.

What made you want to be a teacher?

My mum is a teacher and I always enjoyed helping

her with marking. I like to help people and by being

a teacher I am going to be able to help children

with their education.

Where did you go to school and what was your

favourite subject? Why?

I went to Cundletown public school and Chatham

High School. Math was my favourite subject

because there’s always a correct answer.

What university are you from? Do you like it.

I go to University of Newcastle, Port Macquarie

campus. I like it because it’s small so you get to

know everyone.

You have already taught us about articles

(a/an/the), introduced new spelling activities and

discussed choices we can make to stay safe

around roads. What lessons do you have planned

for us this week?

A couple of art lessons, maths and a fun science

lesson.

How many more years of study do you have

before you can come back to teach us again?

Two and a half years, some of you will still be here

but some will have moved onto high school.

What do you like most about our school so far?

How lovely all the students and teachers are.

You’ve all very kind and have welcomed me with

open arms.

Thank you for sitting with me today and helping us

get you know you a little better.

Interview conducted by BJ Rudd.

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Issue 18 Term 2 week 8 Thursday 21st June 2018

Thursday 31st May 2018

COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER

Cookie Dough orders have now been submitted. The

P&C would like to say Thank You to those who

participated in this fundraiser. Orders will be back in 2

weeks.

UNIFORMS

REMINDER there has been a slight increase in price for

our Polo Shirts and Jumpers, they will now be $22 each.

This is to cover our costs of ordering.

BUNNINGS BBQ

We have an upcoming Bunnings BBQ booked in for

Saturday 28th July, this event is one of our biggest

fundraisers and we will be asking for possible

volunteers to help on the day. If you are able to kindly

donate your time please let a P&C member know what

time you are available. Any help would be greatly

appreciated.

Our next P&C meeting will be 14th August, all welcome.

Thank you

Emma Brown - Secretary

Pizza Fingers

Ingredients

4 round wraps, Lebanese breads or medium

pizza bases or 2 large rectangular bases; preferably

wholemeal or whole grain (must be wholemeal/whole

grain if in NSW)

8 tablespoons tinned crushed or diced tomatoes

(salt reduced)

1 tablespoon mixed herbs (dried or fresh)

1 medium red or yellow capsicum, diced

1 cup of mushrooms, sliced

1 cup (140g) poached or grilled skinless chicken

breast, shredded

1 cup baby spinach

2 cups reduced fat grated cheese

Method:

1. Preheat the oven 180°.

2. In a bowl, mix the tomatoes and

herbs together, placing one

tablespoon of the mixture on each pizza base.

3. Continue to top the pizzas by sprinkling the remaining

ingredients evenly over the bases, finishing with the

cheese.

4. Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes or until

cheese is melted.

5. Once out of oven, carefully cut into fingers or

wedges.

Due to the District Athletics carnival there will be NO Assembly tomorrow 22nd June. The next assembly will be the End Of Term Assembly Friday 6th July at 2.10pm. Everyone welcome.. Don’t forget to hand in your 5 merit awards to receive your Principals award!