Newsletter 22.10.2009

Dear Parents,

Welcome to week 2 Term 4. We do hope the weather will warm up for the long weekend and everyone will have an enjoyable family time. Remember NO SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN TOMORROW FRIDAY 23^RD TEACHER ONLY DAY.

Welcome to Peiwen, Zak, Alica, Israel, Taihana, Akuhata, Maxwell, Elijah, Isaac, Kareena, Trophy, Terrea, and Tyler, we know you will enjoy being part of the Central Normal family.

Parents of children who sat the ICAS English exam are invited to assembly next Tuesday morning at 9.00a.m.where the certificates will be presented.

Class Photos – have you checked the proof at your child’s classroom to check spelling? Orders cost $12.00 each and close at the school office on 2^nd November.

iMOVE October 28 –November 11^th

Whether it’s walking, cycling, scootering, or skateboarding, children will be coming to school actively with iMOVE. Encourage your children to get involved – leave the car at home and join them! Get their iMOVE card stamped and go into the draw for a range of prizes.

Coming Events

23 October	Teacher Only Day
26 October	Labour Day
27 October	Te Manawa Rooms 17 and 18
27-30 October	UCOL Coaching / 100 selected children /B&M Centre
29 October	Te Manawa Room 10
30 October	Art Festival in Convention Centre over the weekend.
2 November	Last Day for Class Photo orders.
3 November/11 November	Trampathon/Cancellation Day
5 November	Te Manawa Rooms 11 and 9
6 November	Last Day for Scholastic Book orders.
Sunday 22 November	PTA Family Relay Day 10 a.m.-12:00
Tuesday 24 November	Rooms 2, 3, 13 to Foxton Beach
Wednesday 25 November	Rooms 1, 14, 22 to Foxton Beach
Thursday 26 November	Rooms 15, 19, 20, 21 to Foxton Beach
1 December /Cancellation 3^rd Dec	Senior Athletics Day
8 December	Interschool Athletics Middle School Athletics
9 December	Thank you morning tea for all parents involved in sports/activities through the year.
10 December	Graduation – Y6 at the Spiers Centre
14 December	Swimming Sports Y5 and 6 PNBHS
14 December	Wharite Team Big Splash- using the pool between play and lunch.
15 December	Te Arawaru Makino Pools
16 December	Kiwisports Day –whole school
17 December	Final Assembly at 11:30 School Closes at 12:30

Community Notices:

Netball Skills & Knowledge for year 2 and 3 children, 5 weeks only, held at the B & M Ballroom. Interested families can contact Sharon Cook phone 3588792 or TXT 021 1493536 or 027 4579313. Numbers are limited.

Find out about the new maths curriculum at Campbell Street Kindergarten 7.00 – 8.00p.m. 28^th October, 2009. Trevor Saunders will talk with parents about linking the new curriculum with school. Refreshments will be available.

The Art Buffet affordable local artwork, hand made gifts and more at 1 Botanical Road from Saturday 24^th October 10a.m. – 2.00p.m. and every Wednesday and Saturday until Christmas.

Halloween Party Friday 30^th October at Highbury Whanau Centre 6.30 – 9p.m. Ages U7’s to U15’s. Admission $5. Good prizes. Proceeds to Womens Touch Team.

Magic at the Globe Sunday 25^th October 1.30 0r 4p.m. Tickets available from Ticketdirect.

Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC at FMG stadium Saturday 12 December at 7.00p.m. At the school office we have a number of vouchers available for children to receive a FREE ticket when purchasing an adult ticket by 30^th October.

Bluelight Halloween Disco Arena 3 (Pascal Street entrance) Saturday 31^st October 5.00 – 6.30p.m. $5.00 entry fee for primary school children.

What Now Water Safety Campaign – 200m club. Register on the What Now website www.whatnow.tv After signing up you will be sent a 200m passport to document your progress. Once you can swim 200m you will receive a certificate and bracelet. Each week there will be spot prizes.

Te Aroha Noa has a new programme out for Term 4. The following are on offer: Sewing, Personal grooming, Oamaru Stone/Sculpture, Parenting thru Separation, Pasefika Pulse & Housing NZ, Mystery Movie Night, Fun Swim Sessions, Party in the Park. Check it on their website www.tearohanoa.org.nz