Musica Viva
HPGE STEM EXPO
On \;Tuesday \;5th \;November\, students from \;Manildra\, \; Gooloogong\, Eugowra\, \;Cargo \;and Cudal \;Public Schools&nb sp\;will be attending an Intellectual/STEM \;Expo \;Day \;at&n bsp\;Canowindra High \;School. \;The day will involve students fro m all \;5 \;schools combining to \;showcase \;the STEM Cit y projects that they have been working on throughout 2024. \;All stude nts will also \;participate \;in \;a STEM Challenge in the for m of ‘Robot Wars’. \;All students and staff are expected to attend this event as a normal school day. \;All costs for the day will be co vered by the combined Schools Plus Grant. \;
All NSW
Public Schools \;are required to \;ensure that learning experienc
es \;are offered to \;meet the needs of students across \;the&
nbsp\;domains of intellectual\, creative\, social-emotional \;and phys
ical. \;Throughout 2024\, our five schools \;have \;combined&n
bsp\;to allow all students opportunities to engage in these areas\, while
having the chance to meet and socialise with students from other small sch
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Venue/s
Canowindra High School
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SUMMARY:Intensive Swimming Term 4
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Intensive Swimming Program for all students at GPS. Entry to the pool cost $3.80 per day ($3.80 x 5 = \; $19.00). If your child ha s a season pass\, please call or email the school office to \;let the m know. Payment in full is appreciated before lessons begin.
Dear Parents\,
As our whole school excursion this year \, we would like to travel to the Blue Mountains and visit Scenic World.&n bsp\;
The plan is to leave Gooloogong at 7am\, arriving at Scenic Wo rld by 11am with a brief stop along the way. Our time at Scenic World will include a return trip between clifftops on the Scenic \;Skywa y\, then descending into the Jamison Valley on the Scenic \;Railway\, the world&rsquo\;s steepest train. We would then take a guided stroll under the canopy of an extraordinary temperate rainf orest on the 30-minute Scenic \;Walkway boardwalk and finally we would glide past ancient sandstone cliffs\, the Three Sisters &\; Orphan Rock on the Scenic \;Cableway. We would be having a lunch break at some point and then aim to leave by 3pm at the latest. This would get us back to Gooloogong\, hopefully no later than 7p m. Morning and afternoon tea packs will be provided for bus/car but lunch is at own cost. \;
Parents and siblings are also welcome to join us on this excursion and will be required to pay the same amount of $55.0 0 per person. Please indicate on this form if you wish to attend and make payment for all students and/or parents/siblings by Thursday 21st November . \; \;
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students. P lease don&rsquo\;t hesitate to contact the school should you have any ques tions. \;
Students will be driven by either Mr Andrew Morrison or Mr s Melissa Chittick. They will leave GPS around 11:15am and will return bet ween 2:30pm and 3pm in time for the bus. \;
Please complete the following permission slip. \;
Thanks for all your support so far in this year’s School S pectacular journey.
Big news as I hope you have been told is that we have been invited to be part of the Moving Choir for this year’s concer t. Meaning that we are all going to be on the main arena floor for one son g which is very exciting.
A huge thanks to all who have supported th e fundraising for this year’s excursion. It has made a HUGE difference.& nbsp\;
The total for the excursion after all the fundraising has wor ked out at $100 per student. Please pay via school bytes. \;
Each student wil l be asked to bring enough snacks to see them through to Thursday as well as a packed lunch for Tuesday (our travel day) in a lunchbox that we can u se for lunches for the rest of the week. (We will make packed lunches each day so the lunch box will be used every day after Tuesday).
If your child is returning with us on the bus on Sunday\, please make sure to pac k some money for Sunday lunch on the trip home. \;
I have attach ed a link for schools Spectacular 2024 merchandise if you are interested.& nbsp\;
https://unide.com.au/collections/the-schools-spectacul ar-memorabilia \;
Andrew Morrison
C lass Teacher
Thursday\, 24 October 2024
Our school values school sport carnivals and the role it can play in supporting the wellbeing of students and their connection to scho ol.
The annual school swimming carnival is a school event\, and all students are expected to attend the carnival.
All students from GPS will travel to the Canowindra Golf cou rse and play golf for the last day of sport for the year. There will be no lunch orders on this day\, so please ensure your child brings a packed lu nch. \;
2025 Year 6 Grip Leadership Conference
Our school values school sport carnivals and the role they c an play in supporting the wellbeing of students and in enhancing their con nection to school.
The annual school cross-country carnival is a sch ool event\, and all students are expected to attend.
The below infor mation outlines the requirements and arrangements for the school cross-cou ntry carnival.
Primary First Aid Awareness &\; Training Course 2025
< br>Venue/sPrimary First Aid Awareness &\; Training Course 2025
< br>Venue/sCowra Eisteddfod
Cowra District Cross Country
Primary Major Excursion to Western NSW. Payment i s due by Friday 15th August.
This excursion will be hel d over 4 days in Week 6 of Term 3 from Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th August. An itinery will be sent out closer to the date and we are hoping to visit :
\;Dubbo - Ten Pin Bowling / Movies / Other to be advised
< p>Coonabarabran - Under the StarsLightning Ridge - Underground & \; Thermal Pools
Brewarrina - Fish traps &\; Aboriginal cultural program
The cost of the excursion totals $400 and has been heavily s ubsidised\, with both the school and P&\;C making contributions so that all students have the opportunity to attend. This cost includes coach tra vel\, accommodation\, all food and activities.
Payment fo r the remaining charge of $300 is due by 15th August\, either as a lump sum or in part payments via the link below. Payment plans are a vailable. \;
Please reach out if assistance is needed. We would like as many students as possible to take part in this opportunity.
Healthy Harold
Forbes Eisteddfod
Cowra Small Schools Athletics Carnival
Life Education - Talk About It program for Stage 3 students<
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Venue/s
Gooloogong Public School
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SUMMARY:Cowra District Swimming
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District Swimming Carnival
Cowra District Athletics
Dear Parents\,
&ldquo\;It&rsquo\;s about animals!&rdqu o\;&hellip\;"\;It'\;s about Imagination!&rdquo\;&hellip\;&ldquo\;It &rsquo\;s about our Home!&rdquo\;
Magical and meaningful\, IMAGINE L IVE is a celebration of creativity\, friendship and our precious natural w orld. With the help of the audience\, performers play and sing their way t hrough the pages of Imagine (by Alison Lester)\, and quickly discover ther e is WAY more to these pages than they first thought. Spot a leopard\, div e with a dolphin or dig up a dinosaur as this iconic book springs into lif e before your eyes.
Infants students are invited to attend this capt ivating stage show. The cost for GPS students is $19.50 to be paid via the link below. \;
Parents and siblings are also welcome to join us on this excursion and our Kindy Transition families are being invited too . For those who wish to join us please book directly through Cowra Civic C entre at https://cowra.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/151233 . \;
Prices are: Adult $25.00+ bf\, Child/Concession $22.00+ bf.< br> \;
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students. Please don&rsquo\;t hesitate to contact the school should you have any questions.
Stage 3 students will have the opportunity to travel to Cowra High School next week on Thur sday 7th August to take part in some lessons in a High School setting.&nbs p\;
The students w ill participate in a Tennis program with Helen Garratt period 3 (11:35 - 1 2:35) and then will move into a lesson taster which at this stage\, will b e Food Technology (TBC) for period 4 (12:35 - 1:35). \; \;
The students will travel to and from school with Mr Morrison &\; Mrs Chittick in \;their private vehicles leaving Gooloogong just bef ore 11:00am and returning around 2:00 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: As this clash es with our Book Week Dress-Up day\, the students will need to bring full school uniform to change into after the dress-up parade.
They will a lso need to bring a water bottle\, lunch and recess as normal\, and\, thei r trumpet! School Band practise will commence on their return.
This is the first of several opportunities for our Stage 3 students to take par t in Cowra High School'\;s Taster Program throughout the remainder of t he year.
Should you have any questions\, please don'\;t hesitate to contact the school.
Gooloogong Public School will be participating in the \;Cowra Small School’s Creative Arts Performance< /strong> at Cowra Public School on the evening of Thursday 11th Se ptember. \;
Our whole school will be travelling to Cowra by bus to have a dress rehearsal of our performance during that day. \;Please see the attached letter for further inf ormation.
Thank you to everyone for responding promptly to our request regarding availability\, we look forward to seeing you at the Cowra Public School Hall on Thursday Night 11th September!
Our whole school has been kindly invited by Kinross Wolaroi Junior School for all students and staff to attend their 2025 performance of “Sally Sells Seashells”\ , \;a new children’s musical at the Orange Civic Theatre on Wednesd ay 17 September at 11am. \;
Performed by students in year s 5 and 6\, Sally is a kid con-artist who explodes onto a quiet beach town with a get-rich-quick seashell-selling-scheme. For a small fee\, she trai ns the kids on how to sell seashells before the annual summer festival\, b ut plans to skip town with all their money before the big event! Sally bec omes torn after meeting a local\, Tam\, who joins the program eager to hel p her family. The kids in this little beach town will never be the same as they learn the importance of friendship\, honesty\, and finding a healthy balance between working hard and having fun.
This is a free excursi on with transport kindly donated by Kinross Wolaroi Junior School.
S tudents are required to wear full school uniform and bring their fruit\, l unch\, recess &\; water bottle as normal. We will be leaving school at 9:00am for the 11:00am performance and will depart the Orange Civic Centre at 12:30pm to be back at school before 2:00pm.
The Western Region Athletics Carnival will be held on Friday 19th September. at Bardon Park in Dubbo.
Permission notes have been handed to selected students and parent transport is required to this even t. A copy of the note is attached for your reference.
Dear Parents/Carers\,
On Tuesday 23rd September\, stud ents from Manildra\, Gooloogong\, Eugowra and Cudal Public Schools will be attending a NAIDOC Day at Cargo Public School. The day will involve stude nts from all schools combining to rotate around activities celebrating the history and culture of Wiradjuri peoples\, led by a specialist team from Orange and students from Canowindra High School. All students and staff ar e expected to attend this event as a normal school day.
All NSW Publ ic Schools are required to ensure that learning experiences are offered to meet the needs of students across the domains of intellectual\, creative\ , social-emotional and physical. Throughout 2025\, our five schools plan t o continue to combine to allow all students opportunities to engage in the se areas\, while having the chance to meet and socialise with students fro m other small schools in our area.
Staff from the School Dental Clinic in Cowra will be visitin g our school on Thursday 6th November\, 2025 to conduct free dental examin ations.
Consent forms have been sent home. Only children who have re turned their signed consent forms will be seen on the day. Children will a lso receive a goodie bag and parens will be notified if further appointmen ts are required.
All further appointments will be available at the C owra School Dental Clinic.
THIS IS A FREE SERVICE.
Remember - brushing teeth twice a day\, eating a healthy diet\, avoiding sugary drink s and snacks and having a dental check-up twice a year all helps to mainta in good dental hygiene.
The day will be a full school day next Wednesday\, September 25. \;
Kirsty Harris &\; Michael Bushell (Year 7 Advisors for 2026) w ill each spend part of the day with the students\, along with a number of our selected student mentors from the current Year 9 cohort.
The pro gram is still being finalised but they plan to start the day with a guided tour\, before the group would join some of current Year 7 classes (potent ially with TAS faculty courses such as Hospitality\, Tech Wood etc). It is likely they will tag along with Year 7 for most of periods 2-4\, then hav e all school sport in the 90 minutes after lunch. They plan to organise a special sport activity for the year 6 students and some year 7s\, plus yea r 9 mentors.
Students would need to travel to and from Canowindra on the regular bus service or arrange for parental transport. The Canowindra bus leaves the Gooloogong Handy Mart at 8:00am and returns at 4:00pm
< p>They are hoping to have as many of the small schools girls attend so the y can meet each other in a smaller group setting prior to the Term 4 trans ition days set down for 29/10\, 5/11 &\; 21/11/25.Musica Viva are coming to Canowindra again this year. Perfor ming an interactive musical presentation titled "\;The Two Wheel Time Machine "\;. In this rock-opera\, students and teachers are taken on a journey to discover that performing and creating music is just like learn ing to ride a bike.
Inspired by the musicians'\; unique musical p alette of inde-rock\, jazz and chamber music\, schools will learn how to c reate through making happy accidents and lose their training wheels with s imple tools to improvise.
Our whole school will be travelling by bus to this event. We will enjoy our lunch in the park before returning to sc hool. The cost of this excursion is $6.50 per student. Thank you to those who have already \;paid. There will be no charge if the 2025 Voluntar y School Contribution has been paid. For those who have not paid it this y ear\, please make sure you go to payments on the parent portal to pay the $6.50 fee.
School Spectacular excursion to Sydney from Monda y 24th Nov to Saturday 29th Nov 2025
A note has been se nt home with all the information required. Please return the permi ssion slips to school by Monday 10th November.
Paym ents are due by 21st November and can be made via School Bytes ei ther as a lump sum or paid off in smaller amounts that suit you. Payment p lans are also available\, please don'\;t hesitate to contact the office for details if required.
Thankyou for all your assistance in prepar ing the students for an experience they will never forget! We highly recom mend you attend the show. If you have any questions at all\, please contac t us on 6344 8307.
On Tuesday 18th November\, Year 5 students from Manildra\, Gool oogong\, Eugowra\, Cudal and Cargo Public Schools will be attending a Soci al/Emotional Leaders Day at Canowindra High School.
The day will involve Year 5 st udents from all five schools combining to:
Developing these skills will support them to lead lessons during our combined HPGE Day at Cudal Public School in Week 7 this term. These days ensure that learning experiences are offered to meet the needs of students across the domains of intellectual\, creative\, social- emotional and physical.
*Mr Chase will be driv ing a bus running from Manildra PS (leaving at 8am)\, to Cudal (leaving at 8.20am) on to Cargo PS (leaving at 8.40am) to arrive at Canowindra HS at 9am.Mrs Adams will transport students from Eugowra. Gooloogong student pro viding own transport.
*Details of each school transport/cost details*
Start Time
9am
Finish Time
3.25pm
Transport \;
Bus/Private car
Cost to Student< /p>
$0
Notes Due
Friday 14th Nov
Student s are to wear
Sp orts Uniform
Students are to bring
Recess and/or Frui t\, Lunch\, water bottle\, hat\, sunscreen
Emergency Contact during excursion
Can owindra High School Principal – Brad Robinson \; \; 63441305
On Thursday 27th November\, our whole school is travelling b y bus to Cudal Public School where our aspiring Yr 5 leaders will be runni ng some Peer Support activities.
The Intensive Swimming Program this term will be held in wee k 8 for all students at GPS. Learning to swim is a life skill for all our students. This year the program is being offered through Royal Life Saving NSW and will be co-ordinated by Melanie Stanbury of Just Keep Swimming in Canowindra. Lessons &\; pool entry will all be FREE!
Lessons are planned from Monday to Thursday 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Canowindra Pool so w e will be having an early lunch break and there will be no Lunch Orders th is week.
Please don't hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.
Dear Parents\,
As our whole school excursion this year \, we are travelling to the Zig Zag Railway near Lithgow. \;
We have received confirmation of our itinery as follows: \;
Leaving Gooloogong at 7:30am - please arrive by 7:00am and bring fruit/morning te a\, a packed lunch\, recess and water bottle.
Fruit Break/ Morning T ea / Toilet Stop at either Orange or Bathurst
Arriving at the Zig Za g Railway by 11am-12pm to enjoy our lunch before boarding our train at 12: 30pm for a 1.5 hr journey. Our experience will inlcude riding a heritage s team train through the breathtaking Blue Mountains and stepping back into a bygone era. The Zig Zag Railway ride is more than transport - it'\;s time travel!
Recess / Afternoon Tea / Toilet Stop at Bathurst Advent ure Park. \;
Arriving back in Gooloogong\, hopefully no later th an 5:30 - 6pm. \;
Parents and siblings are welcome to join us on this excursion\, the cost will be the same amount of $30.00 per person. P lease indicate on this form if you wish to attend and make payment for all students via the normal School Bytes link. Parents/sibling payments can b e made by \;clicking here and follo wing the below instructions. (This is a different link to that of student payments). \;
Please click Add Item &rarr\; select "\;General"\; from the drop-down m enu &rarr\; in the Excursion drop-down menu\, select the correct number of people who will be attending (please note this is only for parents and siblings who are not enrolled at GPS) &rarr\; click Add &rarr\; click Add Items. In the boxes beside each item\, type $30.00 for each perso n.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to spend the day together. Please don&rsquo\;t hesitate to contact the schoo l should you have any questions. \;
On Thursday 18th December\, we wish to invite our Yr 6 cohor t on a special excursion to mark their final year at GPS with a celebrator y day out. They will be travelling in Mr Morrison &\; Mrs Chittick's pr ivate vehicles to Orange to go Ten-Pin Bowling followed by a Pizza Picnic in the Park. \;Would you please complete the permission details below by Monday 15th December.
The last day of the school year will be next Friday 19th Dec ember. This will be our final opportunity to celebrate the year together a nd wish our Year 6 students all the best for High School next year.
The day will consist of a free BBQ lunch\, generously donated by our amazi ng P&\;C\, class parties\, a movie and fun water play at the end of the day.
Students are asked to bring a small plate of food to share for their class party. Some simple options would be\, fruit\, cheese &\; c rackers\, a packet of chips or fairy bread.
The Infants class will b e watching \"The Muppet Christmas Carol\" rated G and the Primary Class wi ll be watching \"Goosebumps\" having read the book as their class novel th is Term. It is rated PG. Please contact the school if you DO NOT wish for your child to watch this movie.
For water play in the afternoon\, th ey will also need to bring:
Swimwear (they must be covered with a rashi \;or old t-shir t to participate)\, \;water shoes (like thongs or cro cs) and a \;towel \;in a plastic bag. They may also bring water pistols and/or goggles (if they have them) and we will have some buckets with sponges also available.
As alway s\, please contact the school if you have any queries or concerns.
Dear Parents &\; Carers\,
We warmly welcome you all to the new school year!
Our Intensive Swimming Program this term wi ll be held over 8 days in the first 2 weeks of this term. Learning to swim is a life skill for all our students. \;
The program is being c o-ordinated by Melanie Stanbury of Just Keep Swimming in Canowindra. \ ;
Pool entry will be $20 per student unless your ch ild has a season pass for Eugowra or Canowindra Pool. Please send a copy o f your pass to the office if you have one.
Lessons are planned from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Eugowra Pool Pool on Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th Feb in first week and every day from Monday 9th to Friday 13th Feb the follow ing week. We will be having lunch at the pool so there will be no Lunch Orders during these weeks.
Please see the information below regarding what your child/ren will need to bring. Don'\;t hesita te to contact the school if you have any questions.
Dear Parents &\; Carers\,
The annual Cowra Small Schools Swimming Carnival will be held on Friday 6th February\, 2026 . \;
Time: Pool Entry from 9am with Ca rnival to begin at 9:30am
Where: Cowra Aquatic Cent re\, Taragala Street\, Cowra
Cost: \;Pool Entry for Students $2 (unless you have a season pass) &\; < strong>Spectators $2.50
Transport: \;P arents/carers are to transport their children to and from the pool or nego tiate with other parents to assist if required. \;
Supervision: \;Parents are asked to assist staff in supervising their own child/ren at all times.
Uniform:&nb sp\;Please arrive in School sport uniform with swimmers underneat h\, thongs or sandals.
Bring: School hat\, towels\, sunscreen\, lots of water\, snacks &\; lunch if not ordering from the canteen. Don't forget to bring your team spirit!
Our school values p articipation in school sport carnivals and the role they can play in suppo rting the wellbeing of students\, the development of teamwork\, resilience and their connection to school.
There will be 12m races for younger or less accomplished swimmers throughout the day along with fun novelty a ctivities in the smaller pool for our infants students.
The Swimming Carnival is a school event\, all students are expected to attend the carnival. There will be no supervision at school on this day.
This carnival is a \;representative pathway event for s tudents turning 8 yrs &\; above in 2026. All events will be ti med finals. A stroke judge will be present and children using an incorrect stroke may be disqualified. The \;first TWO placegetters in each event will qualify for the Cowra District Swimming Carnival t o be held on Friday 6th March at Grenfell Aquatic Centre.
Your child has qualified to attend the District Swim ming Carnival \;Friday 6th March\, 2026
Permission note s have been sent home with further details regarding their event selection . \;
Please return page 2 of this note to school by 27th Februar y 2026.
We will forward programs &\; canteen menu availability wh en it comes to hand.
Should you have any queries\, please don'\;t hesitate to contact the office.
Stage 3 students have been invited to Henry Lawson High School in Grenfell next Wednesday 1 8th March to take part in an exciting sport afternoon in a High School set ting. \;
The s tudents will participate in a range of fun and active sporting activities designed to build teamwork\, sportsmanship and school spirit. \; \;
Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like yo ur child to attend as private transport will need to be arranged depending on numbers. \;
The students will need to wear sports uniform an d bring a water bottle and hat.
Teachers and staff from both the hig h school and visiting schools will accompany students at all times.
Should you have any questions\, please don'\;t hesitate to contact the school.
Led by professional tutors a nd experienced conductors\, Bandlink is a 2-day
workshop consisting of large concert band and smaller tutorial sessions\,
bringing specialised ski lls to country NSW students from public schools.
Bandlink caters for concert band instrumentalists (along with bass
guitarists who read notation) of all levels\, from beginner to advanced. \;
The workshop will take place at Young High School and will c ost $50 per student.
As part of our History unit this term\, as we investigate ho w stories of the past can be communicated through oral histories\, photogr aphs\, books and objects\, we will visit the Gooloogong Historical Society . \;
On Wednesday\, 25th March\, we will walk from school to the Gooloogong Historical Society rooms. We will walk back to school to be re ady for end of day school pick up. \;
Western Swimming Carnival \;
Dear Parents &\; Carers\,
Our school values school sport carnivals and the role they can play in supporting the wellbeing of students and in enhancing their teamwork\, resilience and connection to sc hool.
On Friday\, 24 April 2026\, the Small Schools Cross Country wi ll be held at Gooloogong Public School.
● Years K-2 will be partic ipating in activities whilst other students are running in the Cross Count ry.
● 8/9/10 years will run 2000m
● 11/12/13 years will ru n 3000m
Students need to wear their sports uniform and bring water b ottles\, recess and lunch.
There is a meal deal available for pre-or der\, see attached. If families can pay using bank transfer and return the completed slip to your school along with the permission note.
Paren ts and carers are more than welcome on the day. Can all families please si gn in using the school QR code or sign-in book upon entry to the school.
This is an all school activity.
Please return this note to scho ol by Thursday\, 2 April 2026.
Thanking you
Scott Northey
< p>Relieving Principal - GooloogongUpstage is a professional\, fun and hands-on performing arts workshop built by and for regional Australia. The program comprises of th ree sessions - vocals\, drama &\; dance. \;
This whole school incursion will be happening tomorrow\, Thursday 23rd April at no cost to parents.
Dear Yr 6 Parents \,
We are pleased to pass on information to all Yr 6 students who have been invited to Henry Lawson High School in Grenfell on Wednesday 13th May for a half day High School Experience. \;
The students will participate in hands-on learning and junior judg ing workshops with Agricultural Staff and take part in Outdoor Education a ctivities designed to challenge\, inspire and spark their curiosity! \ ; \;
This excursion will require parent transport .Please let us know by completing the consent form attached if yo u will or will not be collecting your child from school to attend this eve nt so that we can mark the roll accordingly.
The students will need to wear school uniform and closed in shoes\, have lunch before arriving an d bring a water bottle and hat.
Teachers and staff from both the hig h school and visiting schools will accompany students at all times.
Please see attached flyer for further information. Should you have any que stions\, or if you need your child to catch the Grenfell School bus back t o Gooloogong\, please don'\;t hesitate to contact The Henry Lawson High School directly on 02 6343 1390. \; \;
Kind Regards
Jen McDonald
Gooloogong Public School
This year our senior students have been offered the opportun ity to participate in some PSSA Knockout sports by combining with other sm all schools to form teams.
The PSSA Touch Knockout Day will be held at Cheney Park in Parkes this Friday 1st March. Students will travel with Mrs Chittick in her vehicle departing school at 8:00am. P arents are welcome to attend.
Round 1 - Girls game at 9:00am
R ound 1 - Boys game at 10:00am
Should either team win their round 1 g ame they will progress to round 2 and/or 3 to be played the same day.
< p>The cost is $5 per player. Please bring hat\, water bottles\, lunch & \; recess as normal. There will be a canteen available on the day\, howeve r\, we will be returning to school after round 1 if the team does not prog ress through.The 2026 Primary Major Excursion will be a visit to the city of Sydney.
This excursion will be held over 4 days in Week 9 of Ter m 2 from Tuesday 16th to Friday 19th June. A detailed itinery &\; packi ng list will be sent out closer to the date but we wanted to get notes out so families can start the payment process.
We are hoping to visit L una Park\, Sydney Aquarium\, Maddam Tussauds &\; Manly with one of the highlights being a trip to the theatre to see The Lion King live on stage!
The cost of the excursion totals $400 and has been heavily subsidis ed\, with both the school and P&\;C making contributions so that all st udents have the opportunity to attend. This cost includes coach travel\, a ccommodation\, all food and activities.
A Non-refundable Deposit Payment of $100 is due by Friday 15th May.
At Gooloogong Public School\, we encourage as many stud ents as possible to take part in this opportunity. Our school excursions o ffer significant educational\, social &\; emotional value. By providing hands-on\, experiential learning outside the classroom\, these trips enha nce curriculum understanding\, improve student engagement\, foster social skills and independence whilst creating memorable experiences that boost f riendships and long-term information retention.
Payment plans are av ailable. Please reach out directly if assistance is needed.
Nick Do yle
Principal
Cowra Eisteddfod Whole School Performance
Dear Parents/Carers\,
Our senior students have been of fered the opportunity this year to participate in some PSSA Knockout sport s by combining with other small schools to form a team. Students have been selected on interest &\; ability from each participating school.
Your child has expressed interest in the PSSA Soccer Knockout Gal a Day to be held at Botanical Gardens in Forbes on Friday 22nd May. The day will begin at 8:30am and conclude at approximately 3:00pm. \;
Mr Doyle will be managing the team. Students are to meet him at t he Gooloogong PS tent &\; flag at 8:30am.
Parent transport will b e required to this event. \;
The cost is $5 per player\, please send \;cash on the day to cover the cost of umpires. \;
Playing shirts will be provided and shin gua rds will need to be worn. We have a selection of these if your child doesn '\;t have their own. \;
Students will need to bring their own shorts\, footy boots (optional)\, shin guards &\; socks (if they have some)\, water bottles\, lunch &\; recess as normal. It is possible ther e will be a canteen available on the day\, however\, we are yet to receive confirmation so will advise details as they come to hand.
Please co mplete permission via the following link\, the driver'\;s licence detai ls are not required by GPS.
PSSA Combined Small Sch ools Permission Note
Should you have any queries at all in this regard\, or if you DO NOT wish for your child to attend\, please contact t he school office on 6344 8307 so that we may offer the opportunity to anot her student.
Thank you
Jen McDonald
Gooloogong Public Sc hool
Your child has qualified for the 2026 Cowra District PSSA Cr oss Country to be held at the Boorowa Recreation Oval on Friday 8th May 20 26. \;
Information was sent home on Friday and another copy is attached here for your reference\, please return permission notes to schoo l as sson as possible.
Boorowa Central School have asked competitors to arrive at 9:00am\, for a 9:30am track walk. The races will commence af ter the track walks are completed. There are not specific times for race s tarts\, as this will depend on the duration of each race. They expect the day to be concluded by 2:00pm at the latest. \;
All Small School s competitors are to report to Mrs Melissa Chittick on arrival and departu re.
Runner Information: \;
The races are not timed\, and t he first six place getters in each race will advance to the Western Cross Country Trials on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at Gosling Creek in Orange.
Students who are not available to represent at regional (10th June in O range) or State (22nd July in Sydney) SHOULD NOT attend.
Please don' t hesitate to contact the school if you have any queries.
Cowra Eisteddfod Primary Performance
Primary students will be travelling by bus to Cowra Civic Centre this Friday for the vocal choir section of the Cowra Eisteddfod. We will be leaving school at 9am an d returning in time for lunch.
Parents are welcome to attend. Please complete the permission form below.