Cessnock West Public School in Cessnock, New South Wales | Education

Cessnock West Public School

Locality: Cessnock, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4990 1637

Address: Cnr Campbell St & Wollombi Rd 2325 Cessnock, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.cessnockw-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 ***PIZZA ORDERS DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY)*** A reminder that Pizza orders are due Tuesday September 15th. NO late orders will be accepted, under any circumstances.

25.01.2022 ***FINAL CAMP REMINDER NOTE*** The attached note was sent home with Year 6 students attending camp, yesterday. Please note that students should enter the school grounds tomorrow by 8.15am via the CANTEEN gates on Alfred street.

25.01.2022 ***SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT - YEAR 7 2022*** Students in Year 5 were given the attached note yesterday for Selective High School Placement for Year 7 in 2022. Please return the bottom slip if you intend to apply. ... PLEASE NOTE - this is not the application. You will need to apply online at https://education.nsw.gov.au//selective-high-school/year-7 from October 6th.

24.01.2022 Well, well, look who came for her weekly visit Today was Killara's first day on her leash and she was terrific! She visited 1/2F and 1W to learn her spelling words and sounds! ... She is definitely a superstar already!

24.01.2022 5/6G have gained some new class mates this week. They keep growing in numbers! We’re wondering if they’re hatching a plan to overthrow the class

24.01.2022 KB have been learning how to sew and have sewn some beautiful Christmas decorations.

23.01.2022 ***PBL REWARDS DAY*** Wednesday September 23rd (Week 10), we will hold our Term 3 PBL Rewards Day. Students are welcome to come out of uniform. Please see the attached flyer for further details.

23.01.2022 Well done Cessnock West Public School for an excellent Cessnock Walks Kawuma. Our Moani AET President Maliyan, gave a heartfelt Acknowledgement of Country then our Stage 3 Aboriginal students led our whole school with a didgeridoo and clapstick performance. Well done everyone. ... #cessnockwalkskawuma #cwps

23.01.2022 ***TERM 3 NEWSLETTER*** Here is the link to our latest newsletter - https://cessnockwps.schoolzineplus.com/newsletter/64654 Don’t miss a newsletter by downloading our app - search SZAPP on the App Store or Google Play.

23.01.2022 ***REWARDS DAY - TOMORROW*** Don't forget that tomorrow (Wednesday 23/9/20) is our Term 3 Rewards Day. Students are welcome to come out of uniform (wearing closed in shoes). Pizza Day is also happening for students who have pre-ordered. ... Recess orders will be available BUT the canteen will be closed at lunch time. See more

22.01.2022 ***CESSNOCK WALKS KAWUMA*** A reminder that CWPS will be participating in the covid safe Cessnock Walks Kawuma tomorrow (Wednesday November 25th). Students will walk together around our school to say no to domestic and family violence. Students are invited to wear a WHITE shirt, along with their school shorts/skirt/pants, to show support for the White Ribbon foundation.

22.01.2022 ***KINDER 2021?*** Do you have a child who is starting Kindergarten in 2021? Did you know our Leap into Learning program has begun online? For further information, please contact our office on 4990 1637.... We're excited to take this 'leap' with you!

21.01.2022 ***CENTENARY MEMORABILIA SALES*** A reminder that this afternoon from 2.15pm to 2.45pm, we will be holding in-person sales of our Centenary Memorabilia. Access will be via the Library gates on Alfred St. This is an opportunity to purchase your items and take them with you. Order forms will also be available for CWPS pavers. ... Payment is CASH ONLY. Correct payment would be greatly appreciated. Prices for memorabilia are as follows: CWPS Centenary Book Pack (2 books) - $30 CWPS Centenary Mug - $12 CWPS Centenary drink bottle - $5 CWPS Centenary pen - $3.

21.01.2022 ***SMILING MIND*** CWPS employs the Smiling Mind mindfulness strategies in our classrooms from Kinder to Year 6 and our staff. Introducing mindfulness into our classrooms allows children to calm their bodies and minds, ready for learning. The Smiling Mind app is available for anyone to download and is terrific to use at night to relax children (and parents) for a restful sleep. ... Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and see how you can incorporate mindfulness into your day.

21.01.2022 ***FUNDRAISER FRIDAY - WEEK 7*** Did someone say MYSTERY RAFFLE??? Our final Fundraiser Friday is a special mystery raffle, tickets are just 50 cents each or 3 for $1 - don't miss out.

21.01.2022 ***SPORTS HOUSES*** Today, students in Years 2 - 6 held their sports house meetings. Here's a reminder of our house colours

20.01.2022 ***WELCOME TO CESSNOCK WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL*** Today, we met our newest CWPS student, Killara. Killara is an 8 week old chocolate labradoodle. Her name was chosen by our students and means "always there".... Killara met all of our students today before heading off to Puppy Boot Camp. Following boot camp, Killara will be a permanent student at our school

19.01.2022 Don’t forget! Empty those lunch boxes now!

19.01.2022 ***WATER BOTTLES*** Please ensure your children are bringing a water bottle to school each day. We are just about into summer and will experience more days like today. Due to Covid, our bubblers are unable to be used but our bottle filling stations are operational.

18.01.2022 ***REMINDER - PIZZA ORDERS DUE TODAY*** Don’t forget today is your last day to place orders for next week’s Pizza Lunch.

17.01.2022 GIRLS COME and TRY CLINIC Thornton 5 - 17 years If your daughter is thinking about playing Rugby League for the first time and would like to participate in some fun activities prior to registering for the season ahead, then this clinic is ideal.... Maitland and District Junior Rugby League, in-conjunction with the NRL Game Development Team, will be holding a Free Come and Try Clinic at Somerset Park Sporting Fields for girls aged between 5 and 17 years of age on Sunday the 7th of March. Girls who register for this clinic will be able to sample and participate in a range of supervised rugby league activities all whilst having loads of fun. There will also be appearances from members of this year’s Newcastle Knights Tarsha Gale team and we'll have club representatives from the local Maitland and District Junior Rugby League Association on hand to assist you with any enquiries you may have about joining a local club. Details What : Girls Come and Try Clinic Where : Somerset Park Sporting Fields When : Sunday the 7th March - 10.00am - 12.00pm Who : Girls aged 5 - 17 Please bring your own water bottle and wear enclosed shoes Come and Try Rugby League. We'd love to see you! to register go to https://www.playrugbyleague.com/play/ type in postcode 2322 to locate the clinic For more information please contact Matt Sharman email [email protected] mobile 0409 069 785

17.01.2022 ***YEAR 6 FINAL CAMP NOTE*** Year 6 received the attached note today regarding camp. Notes MUST be returned no later than Monday November 30th.

16.01.2022 ***FUNDRAISER FRIDAY - WEEK 6*** This week's Fundraiser Friday is Mini-Fair games for just 50 cents per game!

14.01.2022 ***P&C VIRTUAL MEETING - TONIGHT*** A reminder that our P&C meeting via Zoom is at 5pm today. Please contact the office if you would like the meeting details. ... All welcome

13.01.2022 ***COVID-SAFE P&C MEETING*** We have moved our P&C meetings online for the time being to ensure we are meeting the guidelines for Covid-19. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday September 22nd at 5pm. ... If you would like to join us for the meeting, please contact our school office on 4990 1637 for the Zoom details. If you've not yet used Zoom, you can find further information here: https://support.zoom.us//en-us/ar/206175806-Top-Questions

13.01.2022 ***MEMORABILIA SALES FINAL CHANCE OF 2020*** Today is your final opportunity to make in person purchases of our Centenary Memorabilia for 2020. Our stall at the Alfred St Library Gates, will be open from 2.15pm to 2.45pm this afternoon (Friday). Prices are as follows: ... 2 book Centenary Book Pack - $30 Centenary Mug - $12 Centenary drink bottle - $5 Centenary pen - $3. Payment is CASH ONLY and correct payment would be appreciated. See more

08.01.2022 ***MEMORABILIA SALES*** We will again be holding our gate side stall for Centenary Memorabilia purchases from 2.15pm to 2.45pm - today (Wednesday) and Friday. Prices are as follows: ... 2 book Centenary Book Pack - $30 Centenary Mug - $12 Centenary drink bottle - $5 Centenary pen - $3. Payment is CASH ONLY and correct payment would be appreciated. See more

08.01.2022 ***MEMORABILIA AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE*** Exciting news! We have developed a plan for moving forward with our Centenary plans. Whilst it's not what we'd planned, it will allow our students to celebrate the magnificent history of our school. At this stage, we hope to hold our dinner in 2021. We've not yet set a date as we want to assess how restrictions will ease in the New Year. ... Please see the attached flyer for further details.

08.01.2022 ***CENTENARY MEMORABILIA*** Tomorrow (Tuesday) and Thursday from 2.15pm to 2.55pm, parents/carers/family members and our school community will be able to make in-person purchases of our Centenary Memorabilia or order our Centenary Pavers. Students were given the attached notes on Friday and today. Purchases are CASH ONLY!... Meet Mrs Floyd at the library gates on Alfred St during these times.

06.01.2022 ***CCGPS CHOIR - 2021*** CCGPS Choir Auditions for interested students from Year 4 upwards will be held at CWPS on Wednesday 2nd December. Any Year 6 students who are at camp and are interested in auditioning should give their names to Mrs. Goodwin and an audition will be arranged for early next year.

06.01.2022 ***PIZZA ORDERS CLOSED*** Please be aware that pizza orders for next Wednesday have now closed. No late orders can be accepted.

06.01.2022 ***PBL REWARDS & PIZZA LUNCH DAY*** A reminder that our PBL Rewards Day with pizza lunch (pre-ordered only) is next Wednesday (September 23rd) NOT tomorrow. Sorry for any confusion.

05.01.2022 ***HAPPY HOLIDAYS*** Killara wishes all of our students, families and community, a safe and relaxing holiday break. We'll see you on October 12th (there is no school development day to begin Term 4).

03.01.2022 ***NEWSLETTER*** Our first newsletter is now available http://cessnockwps.schoolzineplus.com/_r/B8XW/60278c127580f Don’t miss newsletters, notes or other important notifications by subscribing to our app. ... Visit the App Store or Google Play, search for SZAPP, download the app and follow the in app instructions to subscribe to our school.

02.01.2022 ***SNEAK PEEK!!!! - TIME CAPSULE*** Here's a sneak peek at some of the items from our 75th Anniversary time capsule from 1995! Tag your family, friends, old classmates and look out for more to come!

02.01.2022 Thank you The Advertiser, Cessnock and Krystal Sellars for sharing our Centenary celebrations.

01.01.2022 Congratulations CWPS for an outstanding swimming carnival. It wasn’t how we normally have our swimming carnival but today, students again demonstrated their pride and resilience, just as they have for the past 12 months, and gave their all. This year’s teachers vs students race was taken out by the teachers team of Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Donovan, Mr Majdandzic and Mrs Mercer. Zane in Year 6 challenged Mrs Goodwin to a head to head race and was able to just pip her at the post! ...Well done everyone! #westisbest See more