Copacabana Public School Newsletter Excellence in a vibrant, caring learning environment Principal: Ms Cherie Bourke Pueblo Street Copacabana NSW 2251 Ph: 0243821766 Fax: 0243811427 email: copacabana-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Term 1, Week 4 20th February 2014 Message From the Principal Dear Copacabana Families, Once again we have started the year on a very busy note. The children are settled into their 2014 classes and the teachers are very pleased with the behaviour and attitude towards school that the children are presenting. Keep it up Copa kids! Our newest enrolments in Kindergarten are doing a magnificent job. They are already learning their sounds, sight words and numbers. Their growing confidence around the school has meant that some have been sent to the office with a buddy and have made it back to class telling of their adventures! We have displayed their photos in the office, so come and have a look to see if you recognise anyone. Text book buying day was well supported by the parents. However, if you have not yet paid for your child s text book, please see the ladies in the office to finalise your payment. Our meet the teacher afternoon was a wonderful opportunity for parents and teachers to exchange information. If you were unable to attend the afternoon, please contact the class teacher if you have any questions. Many classes handed out an information sheet to accompany the afternoon. These information sheets can also be found on class blogs or the school website. the 24 th February is school photo day. Please ensure your child is in correct summer school uniform and is ready to smile for the camera. If you are seeking a family photo of your children, please get an envelope from the front office so this can be organised. House captains are asked to bring their house captain shirt to change into before their house captain photo. Practice those smiles kids! I attended the P&C meeting last and it was great to see some new faces there. The P&C fulfil a wonderful role within the school and have provided many terrific resources for our children to enjoy. Last year they purchased new chairs for our technology room which were greatly appreciated by Mrs Goffett and the children. They are holding the P&C AGM on 11th of March and I would recommend you attend if you can. 21 st February is our Leaders Induction Ceremony. Captains, Perfects, House Captains,
Message From the Principal Cont... Technology Monitors and SRC Representatives will be presented with their badges and house captains shirts. It is a very special assembly as it officially inducts the new leaders into their roles. I am looking forward to being a part of this very special assembly for our leaders. The Senior Education Director for our area, Mrs Karen Jones, is also looking forward to attending this assembly with the wonderful leaders of 2014. The assembly will begin at 1.45 in the school hall. Ms Bourke has asked me to apologies for her absence from school. Unfortunately she has broken her ankle and is finding moving around quite difficult. She is hoping to return to work as soon as possible and we hope she has a speedy recovery. Keep up the terrific start to the school year Copa Kids. You are making your teachers jobs very enjoyable due to your behaviour and attitude. We are fast approaching our first Values Assembly that will highlight the values of Honesty and Integrity. A huge thank you to all classroom teachers and office staff for all your hard work for this term. Your efforts are very much appreciated. Looking forward to a great year. Annette Sutton Relieving Principal. P&C AGM 11th March at 6.30 pm a huge welcome to all new Copacabana parents. Looking forward to seeing everyone there
Around the School School Photo s School Photos will be taken on 24th February 2014. All children will need to wear full school uniform. Envelopes were sent out last week for you to choose your photo package. All photo envelopes are handed to the photographer on the day and do not go through the school so please seal your envelope with the correct money. If you would like a family photo please pick up a special envelope from the office prior to photo day. Swim School The DEC School Swimming Scheme will be held from 31/3/2014 11/4/2014 for students in Years 2 and weak swimmers in Y3. Permission notes were sent home last week. Textbook Buying Day The textbook buying day was 18/2/2014. Can all envelopes and payment for textbooks be sent in as soon as possible so that we are able to distribute your child s textbooks. Scripture and Ethics classes Scripture and Ethics classes will commence in Week 5. The school has Catholic and Protestant scripture classes available for all students from Kindergarten to Yr 6 and Ethic classes for children from Yr 1 6 who have nominated to go into these classes. Notify School If circumstances change through the day about how your child is getting home or whom is picking them up after school, please notify the school before the end of the day, so your child can be informed. Parent Helpers Parents assisting in classrooms, canteen, with special activities or excursions, must sign in and out in the visitors book in the front office, (In canteen for canteen helpers). Visitors are also required to collect a safety briefing brochure and be aware of safety procedures around the school. All volunteers also need to complete a child protection declaration. These are available from the school office. We value and appreciate your support and assistance. These procedures are a requirement from the Dept of Education and Communities (DEC) and Work, Health and Safety (WH&S). NAPLAN The National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy will be held from 13th May to 15th May (Week 3 Term 2). An information letter for Year 3 and Year 5 parents will be sent home at a later date. Leadership Induction On our Captains, Prefects, House Captains, Class SRC Members and Technology Assistants will be inducted into their roles for 2014. Congratulations to all! I m sure they will be excellent role models, represent our school with pride and responsibly perform their duties throughout the year. Authority To Publish and General Permission Note The school sent home an Authority to Publish and General Permission note last week. Could you please return these notes so that we can update our Student Administration system for the year. Thanks to all those parents who have already returned them. Voluntary School Contributions Each year we ask each family to make a voluntary contribution to the school. The contribution amount for 2014 is $35.00 per child or $60.00 per family (2 or more children) This year the funds will be used for Mathletics, Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress, books, pencils, class-
AROUND THE SCHOOL room equipment, technology, art and craft supplies. They will also be used to purchase literacy/ numeracy resources. Payments can be made to the office by cash, cheque, eftpos or credit card. Canteen The canteen is opened on s and s for snacks only. Volunteers are required for Canteen Lunch Pickups on, s and s. Please put your name down in the office if you can help. Uniform Shop The uniform Shop is opened s and s 8.30am to 9.00am International Competitions and Assessments for Schools We are again offering students the opportunity to participate in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), run by the University of New South Wales. All students in Years 3-6 are eligible to sit their choice of the six competitions available. Every student entering receives a certificate of participation, with credits, distinctions and high distinctions for high achieving students. A permission note will be sent home with all the details Assemblies The next Primary assembly (3-6) will take place on the 28th of February at 1.45pm in the school hall. This assembly will be hosted by 3/4L. The next Infants assembly (K-2) will take place on the 28th of February at 11.45am in the school hall. This assembly will be hosted by 1/2D All parents are invited to attend. Dance Our Year 6 girls dance group have begun their rehearsals ready for our audition for the Central Coast Dance Festival. I am very excited to announce that we have a boys dance group this year who will also be auditioning. All students involved are enthusiastic about creating and performing polished, entertaining items. Jaimi Holmes K-2 Assembly Awards Week 3 KB KS 1N 1H Matilda & Max William & Phoebe Taj & Jake Bailey & Skyler 1/2D Sienna & Liam 2L Devonte & Tilly Primary Assembly Awards Week 3 3/4L Harrison & Noah 3/4M Talitha and Aden 3/4W Kai & Hannah 4/5M Finn & Bella 5/6F Emerson & Charlotte 5/6W Joshua & Amber Looking forward to seeing you there!
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 COPACABANA PUBLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR TERM 1 2014 29/1/2014 31/1/2014 5/2/2014 7/2/2014 10/2/2014 11/2/2014 14/2/2014 14/2/2014 18/2/2014 19/2/2014 21/2/2014 21/2/2014 24/2/2014 25/2/2014 3/3/2014 6/3/2014 11/3/2014 11/3/2014 12/3/2014 13/3/2014 25/3/2014 28/3/2014 31/3/2014 4/4/2014 4/4/2014 9/4/2014 10/4/2014 11/4/2014 Yr1 to 6 students return to School Swimming Carnival Kindergarten students start Swimming Carnival Assembly - Ribbons Basketball Trials Basketball Trials Infants Assembly (2L to lead) 11.45am Primary Assembly (3/4W to lead) 1.45pm Text Book Buying Day Meet The Teacher Afternoon Prefect Induction Assembly K-6 Tennis Trials 1.45pm School Photos Student Banking Talk Infants Assembly (1/2D to lead) 11.45am Primary Assembly (3/4L to lead) 1.45pm School Clean-up Day Moran Photography Workshop Boys Soccer Trials Girls Soccer Trials Infants Assembly (1N to lead) 11.45am Primary Assembly (3/4M to lead) 1.45pm P&C Meeting AGM SCC Zone Swimming AFL Paul Kelly Cup Selective HS Placement Tests AFL Trials Infants Assembly (1H to lead) 11.45am Primary Assembly (4/5M to lead) 1.45pm League Trials Infants Assembly (2L to lead) 11.45am Primary Assembly (5/6F to lead) 1.45pm Harmony Day Sydney North Swimming School Values Assembly K-6 1.45pm Swimming Scheme Young Leaders Day 9.15am Infants Assembly (1/2D to lead) 11.45am Primary Assembly (5/6W to lead) 1.45pm Swimming Scheme State Swimming State Swimming Infants Assembly (1N to lead) 11.45am UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE YEAR Dates to be Confirmed 9/5/2014 Early Term 2 13/5/2014 20/6/2014 backup 27/6/2014 26/5/2014-27/5/2014 4/6/2014 11/6/2014 Early Term 3 Wk3 Wk 8 Late Term 3 5/9/2014 25/7/2014 Early Term 4 Mothers Day Spectacular Cross Country Naplan Athletics Carnival Mini Beast Excursion Stage 1 Rumbalara Stage 2 Aboriginal Excursion Athon Musical Book Fair Fathers Day Spectacular Tree Day Life Education