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CANTEEN

This weeks special: Watermelon Cup $1

ROSTER Thursday 22 March ……… S Durant Friday 23 March …………. D Nixon Monday 26 March ……… A Atkinson Tuesday 27 March ...…….. - Wednesday 28 March …... - Thursday 29 March …….. - Friday 30 March ………….. -

P&C Dates to remember: Next meeting 30 April at 7pm

Grandparents Day 22 March donations of cakes and slices most welcome please leave at the canteen.

Last chance for Family portraits: 24 March payment ASAP.

Donations for the Easter Raffle are now being accepted.

UNIFORM SHOP Open from 8.45—10 am Thursdays.

22 Mar. Grandparents’ Day 22 Mar. Moorambilla Workshop 5 April Last Day of Term 1

Newell Highway, PO Box 169

Coonabarabran NSW 2357

Phone: 0268421771 Fax: 0268422416

[email protected]

MATHS PROBLEM OF THE WEEK WINNER FOR WEEK 6 IS:

Charlie Knight! Charlie came up with the answer of a white bear (Polar Bear). The north Pole is the only place on earth where a bear can go south, west and north in equal distances and end up where it started. Great to see lots of entries with creative answers to this 'tricky' problem.

COONABARABRAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

STUDENTS AND STAFF CONGRATULATE MRS WYLLIE AND

MR WYLLIE ON THE BIRTH

OF THEIR BABY GIRL “CHARLI”

The change of seasons is often the time of the year when there is a lull in the sporting calendar but that is not the case for schools at the moment. During the last few weeks there have been the early stages of the winter sports selection process which has seen a number of our students selected to go to the next level of trials in tennis, netball, soccer and rugby league. While the performances have been commendable equally pleasing to me have been the reports on the behaviour and sportsmanship shown by the children from this school at those trials. The swimming culminates with six of our students participating at the State Swimming Trials at Homebush on the last two days of this term. I wish Fergus Atkinson, Darcy Clifton, Jack, Ned and Charlie Isedale and Harry Willoughby all the best for that big day.


Last chance for family portrait

Payment due on Friday please.

The background colour for the portraits is BLACK, so if you want to stand out in your portraits please don't wear black clothes!! If you would like to have a family portrait please call Cyndi on 0429423167 or email [email protected]

Dads’ Brekkie Thank you to all of the dads who took time out to join us for the annual Dads’ Brekkie last Fri-day morning. It was great to see so many males in the school, interacting and having a fabulous time with the children. The Dads’ Brekkie has been going at CPS for quite a number of years now and it is certainly a winner with the kids – they just love showing their dads around! A huge thank you to all of the staff who made this event happen and we look forward to next year’s.

PLEASE HELP OUR P&C WHO INTURN HELPS US

Donations of cakes, slices and sandwiches are wanted for the grandparents day morning tea this Thursday. Please leave at the canteen. Donations of Easter eggs and packaging for the Easter raffle are also needed, thank you to those families who have already donated. Raffle tickets for the Easter raffle will go out with the newsletter this week, they are 50c each.

North West Tennis Trials On March 12, five students from our school travelled to Tamworth to participate in the North West Tennis Trials. These students were Ashleigh Smith, Nick Bowden, Ian Whittall, Bryson Jones and Jarrod Lambert. The students put in their best efforts on the day but unfortunately none were selected. Regardless, the students had a fantastic time and had lots of fun and we congratulate them on their efforts.


We are inviting all seniors and all grandparents to visit our school on Thursday 22 March.

Beginning at 10.30am our students in K-2 will be providing some entertainment under the big awning in front of their classrooms.

A morning tea, organized by our P&C, will follow at 11.00am.

From there seniors and grandparents might like to visit our hall where they will be entertained with a short performance by our clever musicians – the violin, percussion and recorder groups. From the hall everyone can then visit their grandchildren, or students and teachers generally, in their classrooms.

We will have senior students available to show you where to go.

All seniors and grandparents are most welcome. We are all looking forward to your visit.

Miss Kuras Has Found Another Challenge… Who’s Up For It?

Got a favourite book? Think everyone should read it? Here's your chance to convince them AND win! You might not only have them reading it, but you could also share in $40,000 worth of prizes. So want to pitch a book to a friend to encourage them to read it? How? Well, simply submit a creative idea in ANY FORMAT YOU CHOOSE, but here are some ideas to get you started: Write a short story using the characters/setting Make a video trailer Write a poem or a song Illustrate your favourite scene/character Sew a costume Make a model Create an art piece WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? You could share in over $40,000 worth of prizes including Kobo e-readers, Manga graphic novels and DC Marvel posters! Submit your entries online at http://readthis2012.com/bookpitch/

Entries close on 31 May, 2012.


Kindergarten: Isaac Menz great ideas in our Maths ‘hefting’ lesson. Georgia Dawson clever use of positional language. Jack Foster knowing all turtle words. Kayla Harris great adding in maths. Ben Phillips great adding in maths.

Year 1: Kyan Howard great problem solving in maths. Clayton Nixon for trying hard to follow all rules. Declan Eshman showing resilience in all areas of his school work. Siarra Chatfield Improved reading and comprehension.

Year 2: Jordan Dicks for always working to the best of her ability. Caleb Smith for showing great resilience in maths. Patrick Gordon fantastic adverb work. Huntah Robinson fantastic adverb work.

Stage 2: Jessica Meldrum-Bandman great classroom work. Will Cole winning veggie car at show. Harald Nilsson creative veggie entry for show. Clayton Chatfield great work on his ‘fireworks’ artwork. Bradley Fuller always working hard. Michelle Staron working hard in journal writing. Cooper Hayes improved spelling results. Jimmy Whalan great ideas in writing. Anna Goard working hard and completing tasks in spelling. Milly Smith treating others with kindness and respect. Jesse Hawley-Byrnes improved confidence during maths. Tom Bowman showing improvement in his work ethic. Phillip Whitton settling into school well.

Stage 3: Jye Whitton resilience in his classroom behaviour Wade Frazer his improvement in handwriting. Micaela Monzett hard work in Room 22. Connor Broeksema always being friendly and helpful. Jada Kuras doing her best and doing it with a smile. Jasper Somervaille settling well into 5/6K.

REMINDER All students must go through the Front Office if they are late or need to be picked up early. Students must present the slip to their classroom teacher to be allowed into class or out of class. If you don’t attend the office with your child, a note is required, otherwise it will be a unexplained absent on you childs report.


Josie Green Josie always presents neat work and

gives her best effort in all class activities.

She listens carefully, responds quickly to directions and is always willing to help.

Josie is a fantastic student and a pleasure to teach.

SAVE THE DATES

Mendooran Horse Sports Day: 7 May

Dunedoo Horse Sports Day: 8 May

Abbie Mitchell

Abbie is a happy, pleasant and well mannered student of class 1M.

She always follows our 5 keys and always strives to do her very best in all areas of her school work.

Well done Abbie!

BOOKCLUB

LAST Day for: Bookclub Issue 2 is Thursday 22 March

FRIDAY SPORT: STAGE 3FRIDAY SPORT: STAGE 3FRIDAY SPORT: STAGE 3

Students in Years 5 and 6 will be swimming this Friday for sport. Students in Years 5 and 6 will be swimming this Friday for sport. Students in Years 5 and 6 will be swimming this Friday for sport. Students will need $1 for pool entry, hat, towel, sunscreen and swimmers.Students will need $1 for pool entry, hat, towel, sunscreen and swimmers.Students will need $1 for pool entry, hat, towel, sunscreen and swimmers.

SCHOOL BANKING NEWSSCHOOL BANKING NEWSSCHOOL BANKING NEWS

Banking has resumed this year with a few changes. Mrs Salim is collecting the infants books and Mrs Menz Banking has resumed this year with a few changes. Mrs Salim is collecting the infants books and Mrs Menz Banking has resumed this year with a few changes. Mrs Salim is collecting the infants books and Mrs Menz is collecting the Primary books every Tuesday Morning at assembly. The reward program will start new is collecting the Primary books every Tuesday Morning at assembly. The reward program will start new is collecting the Primary books every Tuesday Morning at assembly. The reward program will start new each year with our first day of banking (14.2.12) and run until our last day in Term 4. each year with our first day of banking (14.2.12) and run until our last day in Term 4. each year with our first day of banking (14.2.12) and run until our last day in Term 4.

Tokens are no longer being handed out but I will be checking deposits from Mid Term 2 to see who has Tokens are no longer being handed out but I will be checking deposits from Mid Term 2 to see who has Tokens are no longer being handed out but I will be checking deposits from Mid Term 2 to see who has reached 10. Just lmake your selection and leave it in your bankbook and when you have reached 10 deposits reached 10. Just lmake your selection and leave it in your bankbook and when you have reached 10 deposits reached 10. Just lmake your selection and leave it in your bankbook and when you have reached 10 deposits I will redeem it for you. I will redeem it for you. I will redeem it for you.

New accounts can be opened onNew accounts can be opened onNew accounts can be opened on---line or in branch or you can still fill in the application form and leave it for line or in branch or you can still fill in the application form and leave it for line or in branch or you can still fill in the application form and leave it for me at the office.me at the office.me at the office.

If you have any inquiries please contact me at the school.If you have any inquiries please contact me at the school.If you have any inquiries please contact me at the school.

AnneAnneAnne---Maree Harris (Student Banking CoMaree Harris (Student Banking CoMaree Harris (Student Banking Co---Ordinator)Ordinator)Ordinator)

Maths Problem of the Week

Using eight eights and addition only, can you make 1000? Eg 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = (1000)


Mr Lowe works mainly in the K-2 area, supporting teachers and students in reading groups and literacy. He trained in a new program called MINILIT (Meeting Initial Needs In Literacy) which was developed by the same organisation that put out MULTILIT— used with some of our students in Year 2-6. He works intensively with four Year One students every morning (Bradley Barron, Erika Wark, Matson Ayoub and Tyrell Baxter) and hopes to see some significant growth from using MINILIT over this coming semester. Mr Lowe also takes a Year Six maths group and he enjoys seeing students engaging with their learning. We’ve just covered a unit on BODMAS. If you want to know what it stands for you’ll just have to ask one of the many clever people in the class! On a different note, the Chess Club meets Monday and Thursday lunchtimes in the library. Interested students are welcome to come and play with other enthusiastic chess players.

Mr Lowe works mainly in the K-2 area, supporting teachers and students in reading groups and literacy. He trained in a new program called MINILIT (Meeting Initial Needs In Literacy) which was developed by the same organisation that put out MULTILIT— used with some of our students in Year 2-6. He works intensively with four Year One students every morning (Bradley Barron, Erika Wark, Matson Ayoub and Tyrell Baxter) and hopes to see some significant growth from using MINILIT over this coming semester.

Mr Lowe also takes a Year Six maths group and he enjoys seeing students engaging with their learning. We’ve just covered a unit on BODMAS. If you want to know what it stands for you’ll just have to ask one of the many clever people in the class!

On a different note, the Chess Club meets Monday and Thursday lunchtimes in the library. Interested students are welcome to come and play with other enthusiastic chess players.


Girls and Boys

Summer and Winter

Hats, Jumpers and Coats

Lots of

bargain boxes!

Sally Turner 0422981199

FREE! For k, yr1 & 2

Available to all students in the

town limits.

Primary students have conditions applied depending

on distance travelled. Cost $1 per day if ineligible for

free travel.

More Info.. 68422783

Wednesday afternoons full of fun and good times with your friends.

Bus available for pick up and drop offs. 3-5pm.Gold coin donation.

Matthew Rouse– Physiotherapist B.App.Sc

68 Cassilis Street Coonabarabran 0268422881

Coona Food Supplier 35 Timor St

Specialising in.. Bulk Catering Party snack foods Frozen seafood Bulk cleaning products Caterers supplies napkins etc. Yearly Christmas Club

Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm 68422755

For all your school uniform needs.

From hats to socks backpacks & shoes.

Shop 3/48 Dalgarno St 68 421 670

Drop in for Bible talk, afternoon tea with games and craft. Enrolment forms through school chaplain.

COONABARABRAN

PONY CLUB New members always welcome.

Contact: Rebecca Moxham 6844 1609

is now on

Mobile Phones & recharges

All your school needs

Mendooran Show: 31 March

Sunday 1 April: Rally

Coonabarabran Amateur Swim Club

Just a quick reminder about our Twilight Club Championships at 4pm this Friday 23 March

4pm Start Club Championships COULD ALL SWIMMERS BE AT THE POOL BY 4PM PLEASE

After all the races: FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE FOR CASC MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILY AND COONABARABRAN AMATEUR SWIM CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) All swimmers are eligible to swim in the Club Championships, we would love to see you all there as a final get together / evening of our swimming season!!

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