Cessnock East Public School

Newsletter - Term 1 Week 7

Photo Day, Thursday 12th March

We would like to remind our families that Photo Day is on tomorrow, Thursday 12th March.  Please ensure you send your child to school with their photo envelope.  Students are to be dressed in full summer uniform, with every student having their photo taken on the day.

Girls—Summer dress, white socks & black shoes

Boys—Polo shirt, grey shorts, grey socks & black shoes

NSW Department of Education Response

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

The attached information has been provided to us from the Department of Education and is in response to the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).  Please take the time to read this information and if you have any questions or concerns, contact NSW Health.        

Public Speaking Competition

 Please read the attached note regarding the Public Speaking Competition.  If you need further information please see your child's classroom teacher.            

Celebration Day

Dear Parents & Caregivers

On Monday each student has received the attached yellow note regarding Celebration Day.  Those invited will enjoy a free BBQ lunch and participate in some fun surprise activities.  Please read through the note and return the signed slip by Friday 13th March.  A more detailed note will be sent home in Term 2 for eligible students.

2/3M Fundraiser

In Week 8, Stage 2 student will be holding a range of fundraisers to raise much needed funds for animals at Hunter Valley Zoo.  Please see the attached flyer for further information.

Red Day for the Children's Tumour Foundation

               

Just a reminder Cessnock East Public School is going RED to raise money for the Children's Tumour Foundation on Monday 23rd March 2020.  Please support this cause by donating a gold coin to wear something red for the day. There will also be red food sold at the canteen during recess and lunch.

Each student has received a pre-order lunch form, please return orders and money by the 19th March for catering purposes.  

Welcome to School BBQ Wednesday 18th March

Save the Date!

On Wednesday afternoon 18th March, 2020, the staff of Cessnock East are hosting a BBQ to welcome you and your family to our school in 2020. The welcome afternoon will start at 3pm and go until 4pm. In this time we will cook sausage burgers for you and your children are welcome to take you on a tour of their classrooms. The staff are looking forward to meeting you for a chat. A more detailed note has been sent home today. Please return by the due date to allow for correct catering.

Bake Sale Monday 16th March

Active Kids Awareness Day

Cessnock City Library Easter Activities

Hunter Mobile Preschool

103rd Abermain Eisteddfod

The Abermain Eisteddfod will be held in August 2020.  If you would like your child to participate in the individual sections please see the office for an entry form.

Important Dates:

CanteenOpens from Tuesday - Friday
AssemblyEach Monday from 9.15am
Hunter Mobile PreschoolEach Monday & Tuesday
12th March Photo Day
16th MarchBake Sale
16th March
Homemade Lemonade Stand
17th March
Homemade Pencil stall
17-20 March
Guessing Competition
18th MarchWelcome to school BBQ 3pm-4pm
20th March
Harmony Day
23rd March
Red Day & Pre-Order Lunch
27th March
Final day for Year 6 shirt payment
23-29 March
Public Speaking Competition