Tuesday 16 October 2012

Whats Happening: Term 4

 Where has this year gone? The last Term is already upon us. Here at CPS we are looking foward to the fine weather and all of the fun activities that we have this term. Check out what we have coming up and join the fun.

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Meetings will be held this term on Wednesday 24 October and Wednesday 12 December.

SWIMMING LESSONS:
Our junior classes have started their swimming lessons for the term. Grade 3/4 classes swim on Mondays and Prep/1/2 classes have their lessons on a Friday.

WEIRD AND WACKY WALKATHON:
Our weird and wacky walkathon is on Wednesday 24 October. Dress up in your weirdest and wackiest outfits for this school fundraising event. Every child who raises $5 or more in sponsorship is in the draw to win a prize.

FUNDRAISING:
We are holding a fundraising event at the school on local council election day, Saturday 27 October.
Parents are looking to hold a BBQ, Cake stall and Craft stall. If you are able to help out on the day please contact the office. If you would like to help with creating crafts for the stall you are invited to join the CPS Craft Group. They will be meeting again at the Senior Staffroom, Wednesday 24 October at 2pm.

SCHOOL CLOSURES:
Just a reminder that the school is closed on Monday 5 November for Curriculum Day.
Melbourne Cup day is on Tuesday 6 November and is a Public Holiday.

COBURG CUP:
Our annual Coburg Cup Day is on Wednesday 7 November. This is always a fantastic day with fashions on the feild, fun activities and races, and a picnic lunch. This years theme is 'Bright Colours and Patterns'.

WORKING BEE:
We will be running a Working Bee from 10am-1pm on Sunday 18 November, with the focus being on the senior side. Children are welcome to attend with their parents. Any contributions towards morning tea are welcome. If you have any questions please contact the school office.

PREP ORIENTATION DAYS:
We will be welcoming our new preps and their parents on:
Tuesday 13 November, Tuesday 20th November and Tuesday 27 November.

NIGHT MARKET:
The Coburg Night Market runs on Friday nights from November 16 - December 14.
The night market is a fantastic promotional event for our school and the Instrumental Music Programme. The parents run a marquee each week with badge making, craft activities, and balloons. If you are able to help for an evening or more please contact the school office. All help is appreciated.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC NIGHT:
Come and be dazzled by our talented music students at the Instrumental Music Night, Tuesday 4 December.
Due to the huge number of children participating in this programme the children are split into two groups for this event. Children will be sent home with a confirmation letter with the group name and concert time.

GRADE 2 SLEEPOVER:
Our Grade 2 students have their sleepover on Friday 14 December.

FAREWELL TO OUR GRADE 6 STUDENTS:
It is almost time to say farewell to our Grade 6 Students.
Transition day is on Tuesday 11 December.
Grade 6 Graduation will be held on Tuesday 18 December and the 'Big Day Out' on Thursday 20th December.

LAST DAY OF TERM:
Our last day of term is Friday 21 December. School finishes at 1:30pm.
Don't forget to come a little earlier to farewell our grade 6 students as they do their final walk down the stairs.