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St Raphael’s New Kindys

The teachers and staff at St. Raphael’s have worked tirelessly to create a warm and inclusive environment for the new Kindy students of 2024. The sessions have been filled with interactive activities that have sparked the students creativity and curiosity that have been explored through song, dance and arts and crafts. As the holidays come to a close, the school eagerly awaits the return of all its students, ready to continue the exciting educational journey together.

Dave Riches Memorial

Last Sunday, 32 staff members from three Cowra schools gathered to honour Dave Riches, a highly esteemed individual in the Cowra educational community. Dave’s dedication as an SLSO and his active involvement in the P&C committees while his children attended schools in Cowra exemplify his invaluable contributions. He also actively engaged in various sports, inspiring pupils through his exceptional conduct. Notably, Cowra High emerged as the day’s ultimate victors by clinching the highly covetedshield in the combined teams competition, solidifying their status as the event’s biggest winners. Each school is eager to partake in this event not only in 2024 but also in the years to come, fostering a sense of remembrance and promoting educational excellence.

Passing Of Former Principal Of Cowra High School

From 1982 to 1986, Mr. Bert Fletcher served as Cowra High School’s principal. Mr. Fletcher was a fantastic person who was always truthful with his employees and students, and it was well known he was someone who was well-liked and respected. He started off as a teacher in the Riverina in little one teacher schools like Woomargama Public School. He continued teaching social studies at Albury High School, where he eventually attained the position of head teacher. From his early days as a teacher in small schools to his rise as the head teacher at Albury High School, Mr. Fletcher’s dedication and commitment have left a lasting impact on the educational community.

Prior to his retirement, he was selected as Cowra High School’s Deputy Principal and finally its Principal.

Bring A Bloke Week

Bring a Bloke Week was held at Cowra Ballet School for the second time this year as a means to honour the dads, uncles, brothers, grandfathers, and other important males in their lives. Many students brought a bloke to class so that he could engage and take part in the discussion as they studied grand jetes, pirouettes, cartwheels, and forwards rolls. The event not only celebrated the importance of male figures butalso fostered inclusivity and encouraged participation in ballet, showcasing the diverse talents and abilities of these blokes as ‘the worm’ and backflips were only two of the party tricks that several of the blokes shocked the school with! Next year’s anticipated events at the school include Bring a Bloke week for Father’s Day and Lead a Lady week for Mother’s Day in May, engaging the entire school community in celebrating and appreciating the roles parents play in their children’s lives.

Trivia Night Fundraiser For Cowra Ballet School

Cowra Ballet School is holding a trivia night to fundraise for their extensive USA Tour group. As well as trivia, there will be some fabulous entertainment, intriguing games, auctions and raffles so plenty of opportunities to win a generous prize. This family friendly event will include catering in the ticket which is only $20 each! This fantastic event will be held at Club Cowra on November 4, the doors opening at 6pm. Come on down and support an important cause!

Crackdown On Illegal Vape Sellers

The Minns Labour Government has pledged to spend $6.8 million over the course of three years to boost support for young people who are addicted to vaping and to crack down on the sale of illegal vaporisers. The investment will commit $2.5 million over the following 12 months to increase services to help young people quit vaping, including a new digital platform, improvements to the iCanQuit platform, and an online learning module for youth services throughout the state.

The investment will commit $4.3 million over the next three years to strengthen compliance and enforcement to ensure the state meets obligations for retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical controls on vaping products. The ongoing work of NSW Health has shown how crucial it is that more measures be taken to stop the selling of illegal vapes and that plans be put in place to help young people who are addicted to vaping. There is compelling evidence that nonsmokers who use e-cigarettes or vapes have a threefold increased risk of switching to traditional tobacco cigarettes compared to those who have never used a vaping device. Nicotine can alter how the brain develops in young individuals, impede learning and memory, and worsen depression and anxiety.