42 Story Road, COWELL SA 5602 Ph: 8629 2150
Fax: 8629 2486
EMAIL: [email protected] Website: www.cowellas.sa.edu.au 8th April 2015
ACTING PRINCIPAL’S NEWS
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Term 1 has flown by but there have been some great
highlights supported by staff, students and parents.
Some of these include:
 Whole school
agreement about conditions for
learning and development of Site Improvement
Plan
 Staff
training and development in Australian
Curriculum, data analysis and financial literacy
 SRC and Sports Leaders induction
 Parent, teacher, student interviews – ongoing at
beginning of term 2
 Camps and excursions for a number of classes to
support classroom learning and build on teamwork
and friendship goals
 Sporting successes including swimming carnival,
sports day, interschool sports day and SAPSASA
Softball
 Guest speakers – book author, 100 years RSL
exhibition, Library lovers
 Aboriginal music performer, Williydidj Didgeridoo
Hunter
Student comments R-12 when asked, “What have
been the highlights/ what have you enjoyed most
about Term 1?”
 The challenging learning in our Maths, Science
and English
 Discussions and role playing about politics
 Learning about history – Egypt, Gallipoli, local
history, Japanese
 Being up to date with work
 Reading books and responding to texts
 Visiting Kindy
 Starting high school
 Participating in the sports events this term
 Music and community art projects
 Learning, where we design and make things
 Being
with friends, making new friends and
working in teams.
A strong focus on high standards of learning
achievement across all curriculum and year levels has
been established this term and the above comments
are an indication of the engagement in learning by
students. It has been a very positive start to the year.
End of term Assembly
There will be an assembly Friday on the lawn at 1:45pm.
Class certificates will be awarded together with attendance
awards. Students will be dismissed at 2:20pm and buses will
depart at 2:25pm
I would like to thank all staff, parents and students for all
your hard work and ongoing support throughout the term.
Term 2 commences on Monday 27th April
Kind regards,
Jan Burton
DATES TO REMEMBER
TERM 1
WEEK 11
7-10/3 - Yr 11/12 Art Camp to Adelaide
10/4
- Last Day of Term 1
School finishes at 2:20pm
TERM 2
WEEK 1
27/4
- First Day of Term 2
28/4
- Governing Council Meeting 7:30pm
29/4
- SAPSASA Football/Netball Trials
WEEK 3
12-14/4 - NAPLAN
WEEK 4
19/5
- Year 7 Excursion & Sleepover
20/5
- Year 8 Immunisations
21/5
- Years 7-12 Motivational Media
Presentation
WEEK 5
25-29/5 - SAPSASA Football & Netball in
Adelaide
2015 TERM DATES
TERM 1
TERM 2
TERM 3
TERM 4
27th January—10th April
27th April—3rd July
20th July—25th September
12th October—11th December
Ice Blocks for Sale
Thursday lunch time $1– each
In front of the Year 6 room, proceeds to Year 6 class
SCHOOL NEWS
APRIL
8/4—Amy Oldfield
10/4—Nate Franklin
15/4—Tanner Goodyear 21/4—Lachlan Harding
25/4—Kori Webb
26/4—Ethan Grigg
28/4—Madison Lewis-Couzner
28/4—Adam Jackson
28/4—Thomas Inglis
28/4—Sharni Flavel
CRAZY HAIR DAY
A reminder that this is on THURSDAY 9TH APRIL and
prizes will be awarded for the craziest hair styles. No gold
coin donation is required. This is NOT a casual dress day
and students are still expected to be in school uniform.
HOT DOG DAY
This will also be held on THURSDAY 9TH APRIL we will
take orders up until Thursday morning. Order forms are
available through the front office if needed.
YEARS 8 – 12 STUDENT ID CARDS
There are still a few Student ID Cards that are waiting for collection.
Cards cost $4.10 and are for students in Years 8 – 12. Please see
front office staff for more information.
SENIOR SCHOOL COMMEMORATIVE JACKETS
Letters have been sent home to parents of those students who have
indicated that they wish to order a Senior Jacket. I require the consent
forms and deposits to be returned ASAP as I cannot place the order
for the jackets until I have received these. For further information
please contact the front office.
SCHOOL NEWS
Trip to the RSL
The Year 7 class went down the street to have a look
at the display at the RSL hall recently. In the middle of
the room there were replica bravery medals, including
World War II and Vietnam Victoria Crosses. It was
interesting for all of us. We looked at some of the
weapons and bombs that soldiers would have used
and read articles about South Australian soldiers that
won bravery medals for doing heroic things in the
war.
Mr Rob McFarlane showed us around. He went to the
Vietnam War himself and told us some interesting
stories about his experience.
These are some thoughts about our visit:
Briana & Ruby: Enjoyed the medals, personal stories,
posters and guns.
Jamie Smith & Jamie Magnay: liked the models of
the guns, flags and how Mr McFarlane narrated the
war that he was in and gave it personal experience.
Dayna & Tori: learned that heaps of people died for
our country and liked looking at the weapons,
learning about wars and all the interesting facts.
Matthew & Callum: Thoroughly enjoyed hearing
about all of Mr McFarlane’s personal missions, gun
stories and seeing the uniforms.
Oscar & Jaxon: enjoyed all of Rob’s missions.
Dylan: liked the gun replicas.
Dale: liked the display of the Victoria Crosses too.
STUDENT WELLBEING
Need to talk?
Has something happened online that makes
you feel uncomfortable, scared or sad?
Talking to friends and family can help. It can
also help to talk or to visit Kids Helpline or
call them on 1800 55 1800.
It is free to call and anything you say is just
between you and Kids Helpline
We can’t help feel that the R.S.L would not be
anywhere as good without Mr McFarlane. He made the
stories come to life and he narrated the whole thing
so that we could all understand. He deserves a big
thanks from the year 7 class.
SCHOOL NEWS
LIBRARY NEWS
Non-attendance at school and its implications
“While poor attendance is a problem across the socio-economic
spectrum, families in affluent areas often interrupt schooling for
overseas holidays”. Professor Stephen Zubrick from the
University of Western Australia
Professor Zubrick insists his message is not about finger
wagging or guilt trips, but says “we do need to recognise that
when a child is standing on the Eiffel Tower, so to speak, they
may be learning a lot about the world but they’re not necessarily
learning everything they’d be learning at school.” Sydney Morning
Herald, August 3rd 2014
A major study in Western Australia linking poor attendance to
lower NAPLAN results has found that; a10-day period of
unauthorised absence in a year is sufficient to drop a child about
a band in the NAPLAN testing. Year 3 numeracy achievement in
2012 declined by 1.6 NAPLAN points for every unauthorised day
of absence in the first two terms of that year.
Research has established that school attendance patterns
established as early as year 1 can predict how often a student will
show up to class right through high school.
Education Department figures show that, in South Australia, the
average attendance rate for public school students in 2013 was
93 per cent - about 14 days off per year - and has been relatively
consistent over the past decade. Attendance is much poorer
among high school students with the average student missing 20
days per year. The then Education Minister Jennifer Rankine said
on any given day, 3 per cent of students across the state were
missing classes without a valid reason.
Any absence from school was important learning time lost, while
frequent late arrivals may also cause learning problems and put
students behind from the start of each day. Therefore regular
attendance and participation in schooling is an important factor in
educational and life success. Students who are consistent nonattenders are at risk of alienation from education that can lead to
decreased options for future pathways
Inform the school about your child's absence
It is important to notify the school of your child's absence and the
reason for it. If you are unable to notify the school in advance,
send a note covering the days missed when your child returns. If
a student is absent due to reported illness for three or more
consecutive days the principal can ask for a medical certificate.
Library Holiday Opening Times
Bob Combes
Attendance Manager
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday 10am
Friday
Closed
10am til 4pm
10am til 4pm
til 4pm
10am til 3pm
NEW STOCK IN
Children’s Picture
Zoe Gets the Jitters
Time for Bed Fred Big Book
Children’s Fiction
Avengers Battle Against Ultron
Children’s Non Fiction
Lizards, Nic Bishop
Children’s DVD’s
The Boxtrolls
Teen’s Fiction
The Mission, Allan Zadoff
Vanishing Girls, Lauren Oliver
Adult Fiction
The King’s Buccaneer, R. Feist
Death of a Liar, M.C. Beaton
Adult DVD’s
Mao’s Lasr Dancer
Million Dollar Baby
Catch Me if You Can
Free Internet and Wifi access is available in the
library during opening hours.
Scanning, photocopying, faxing, colour printing and
laminating are services available , for a small cost,
during opening hours.
We are happy to display posters and information on
coming events, on our notice board.
JUSTICE of the PEACE
This service will be available during the
holidays. Watch for times for Term 2.
E-BOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
FOR FREE FROM YOUR LOCAL
LIBRARY!
Go to: http://sapln.lib.overdrive.com
To view the overdrive catalogue.
From here you can download the Overdrive App and
watch tutorials about how to set up Overdrive on your
device.
COMMUNITY NEWS
COMMUNITY NEWS
COWELL FOOTBALL CLUB
FREE sausage sizzle for all Junior & Senior Players THIS
Thursday after training.
Please note training will continue as per normal through the
school holidays, if you are going to be unavailable please let your
coaches know as soon as possible.
The first game will be held at Cowell on Saturday 25th April.
Teas will commence on Thursday 23rd April. Rosters will be
handed out shortly.
We are urgently seeking a Canteen Convenor for this
season, if you are able to help out with this or would like
more information on what is involved, please contact Kyla
Franklin on 0427 396 708.
COWELL NETBALL CLUB
Trainings for ALL intending Junior & Senior players will be;
16th April & 23rd April. Juniors commencing at 4pm, Seniors at
6pm. First game will be Saturday 25th April at Cowell.
COWELL BOOK CLUB
The next meeting of the social book club will be on Thursday 30 th
April at 6 p.m. in the Commercial Hotel. The current book is The
Chimney Sweeper’s Boy, by Barbara Vine. You can use the new
one card system to put a hold on the book and have it sent to the
library. If you are unsure of how to do this you can visit the
library and they will help you. New members always welcome.
COWELL LUTHERAN CHURCH
I am putting the finishing touches to the next Kids Church to be
held on Sunday 12th April at 11am. Please email me if your child
is
interested
in
participating
in
the
fun,
[email protected]. Meagan Franklin
COWELL GOLF CLUB
If you are looking for a sports change come try golf.
The 2015 season starts with a Mixed Ambrose at the Cowell Golf
Club on Sunday 12th April, 11:30am hit off at 12:15pm. Tea will
be available after presentations. All new and old players
welcome.
Junior golf and coaching, Sunday 12th April at 10:30am at the
Cowell Golf Club.
COWELL SWIM CLUB
COACHES WANTED for the up and coming season. You may
be keen to assist the coaches, please contact us, we are very
approachable.
If interested please call Sandy McFarlane
0417817072 or Maria Papillo 0408396110.
Cowell Playgroup Presents
Parent & Child Expo
Andrew & Sarah Bedell
9 Main Street, Cowell SA 5602
Phone/Fax 8629 2051
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30am—5:30pm
IN COWELL
OPEN WEDNESDAYS
Consultation and surgery by
appointment. Dog and Cat
grooming available as well as
rescued pets, see website
www.whyallavet.com.au
Ph: 86292609 (Wednesdays)
86459926 (other days)
Phone Orders Welcome
Gift Vouchers Available
Emergencies: call
the vet on
0419806392
KAYLEEN TURNBULL , Dip. Nat.
Trading Hours are as follows:
Offering support with: Nutrition & Weight
Management
 Comprehensive Health Assessment
 Maintaining Wellbeing
 Counselling
 Remedial/Lymphatic Massage
 Reflexology
Public Holidays: 10am to 3pm
Consults Tues, Wed & Thurs
From Cowell Allied Health Services
Health fund claimable, Gift vouchers available
Phone Orders Welcome
Monday—Saturday
8:30am to 5pm
CLOSED SUNDAY
DVD Hire, Agent for SA
Lotteries. Take away menu
available from Monday to
Saturday 11am to 3pm
Make Our Butcher Your Butcher
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1pm on 30/4/15
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For quality solutions to
your electrical problems
Monique Linton—Elders Real Estate Cowell
[email protected]
Office: 8629 2021 Mobile: 0419 033 074
RLA 62833 www.eldersre.com.au
Communications Centre
North Terrace COWELL
For all your
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needs
CALL:
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Lic No: AU30285
We would like to Thank those
who again supported the Skate
Park fund by donating
goods, volunteering their time
to help set up/ pack up and
serve customers over the
weekend. Also to all who
indulged in the Devonshire teas.
Approx $500. has been raised
from the efforts
Danni Osborne, 0427296090
Kylie Inglis, 0428292154
Learn Boat Handling,
Radio Procedure, Navigation
Training—Monday—17.00hrs
For more information contact:
Commodore—Garry Lum
0427 292 132
Meetings are first Wednesday of
every month.
TRAILER HIRE
Ideal for the Festive season,
parties or events. Great for
roasting as well as barbecuing.
$100 hire for 24hr period.
Contact Kylie Jackson
(Secretary) on 0428 364 047.