Newsletter 7 Sept.09

Dear Parents,

We have been delighted to welcome Archie, Malachi, Jayden, Molly, Stevie-Lee, Brooke and Morgan since our last newsletter. We know you will enjoy being a part of the Central Normal Family.

Tino Pai everyone!

Mrs Oliver is really proud of you all this week – with the lovely weather and great learning going on. Congratulations to you all!

Congratulations to the families who won the draw for returning the green consultation forms.

The winners are the families of Jimmy Room 8 and Jacinda Room 12.

Thank you to everyone who took time to fill in the forms. Your feedback is important to us.

Children turning Five term 4 2009 or early 2010

If you have a child in your family turning five from now and into mid 2010 we would appreciate you completing an enrolment form at the school office. Please bring a birth certificate or passport for the child which we will copy.

Meeting for New New Entrant Parents

A talk with the NE teachers Lois Cheer and Jonella Smith will be held in the staffroom at 9.00a.m. next Friday 18^th September.

Staffing News

It is with regret that the Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of our Deputy Principal Catherine Cameron. Catherine has been a great staff member and support to children and the community of Central Normal for the last 10 years and will be greatly missed when she finishes at the end of Term 4.

The Board is presently working to find a replacement Deputy Principal to commence at Central at the beginning of the school year 2010.

Healthy School Food Choices

Parents are reminded that children are able to order healthy food lunches daily from the Bakers Bakery. The price list is available from the office and the food is delivered to school by 12.30 daily.

Wednesday Lunches are a school run fundraiser. This includes a choice of a heart tick mince pie and/or an American hotdog (frankfurter) in a steamed bread roll with a choice of sauce. We also have an option on Wednesdays for a fruit drink which is low in sugar.

Assistance with serving lunches on Wednesdays. We would love to hear from another parent or grandparent who would like to assist with serving the lunches on Wednesdays. Please let the school office know if you are able to help.

Safely Picking Up Your Children After School.

We have some concerns about some children waiting for up to an hour to be collected from school. If you know you are going to be late to pick up your child PLEASE phone the school office and let us know – 5 minutes seems a long time for some children who are left waiting. If we know you are going to be late we can arrange that they wait safely at the office. All children still waiting after 10 minutes are asked to wait at the office.

Parking/Double Parking on Aroha Street

Please be aware we have informed the traffic wardens to ticket people who double park and/or park on the yellow lines outside school. We ask parents not to break the traffic laws around the school and PLEASE be aware of child safety at all times.

Assistance with School Patrols

We are looking for a kind parent who could supervise the patrol children on Beresford Street each Wednesday afternoon from about 2.55 to 3.10p.m. Please call into the school office and let Mrs Cameron know if you are able to assist us.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be in the meeting room on Wednesday next 16^th September at 7.30 p.m. All Welcome.

P.T.A. Family Fun Relay Planning

Planning for this fundraising event is starting next week – if you are able to lend a hand please come to the meeting room at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday 16^th September. We will appreciate any assistance with this major fundraiser.

Lamingtons & Croissants Reminder

If you placed an order for these remember they will be available for collection on Friday 11^th September from 2.15 onwards. Remember this food is frozen and needs to be collected promptly.

Class Photos

Remember to be on time for school tomorrow and wear bright clothes. All classes will have their photos taken tomorrow- Friday 10^th

Some children’s writing for Daffodil Day from Room 5

Yellow, Yellow, Yellow On Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day was so yellow! All the classes in Central Normal had to get an idea for Daffodil day. Room 5 made paper Daffodil hats. I’m very sure that this years Daffodil Day was the best yet! Also the whole school was in the hall! The whole school looked like a garden! In the hall there were judges. Room 5 didn’t win any prizes but its ok.

By Turin Farrand-Wallace. Year 4

Help the Cancer Society

As you all know August has a very special day in the month. It is called Daffodil Day. Daffodil Day is about raising lots of money for the Cancer Society. The day before Daffodil Day Fabulous 5 made bright yellow paper daffodil hats with a fabulous teacher named Mrs White. We made the hats of white cardboard and yellow paper and cupcake cups which you put cake mixture in. On the actual day room 5 walked all in yellow to the hall and found a big humungous field of bright yellow daffodils. This daffodil day was amazing and I can’t wait to raise more money.

By Elena Lovei Year 4

Mathex

To end Maths Week on a high note the Year 5 and 6s took part in a Mathex competition. The teachers added a team. Each team had to answer 20 questions in 30 minutes and had to run the answer up to the markers who only gave a yes or no answer. Teams could pass if they got stuck! The winning Year 5 team was from Room 10 and in Year 6 from Room 9. Have fun with maths.

Community Notices

Rockin Robin is on stage at 6.30 p.m. Tuesday 29^th September to Friday 2^nd October and Saturday 3^rd October @ 4.00p.m. Bookings available at the Abbey Theatre

Highland Home Christian Camp for 9 – 11 year olds Sunday 27^th September to Friday 2^nd October. Registration forms available from 06 3294716

YMCA Out of School Care Holiday Programme and before and Afterschool care for children 5 – 13 years. Registration is essential. We are CYF approved and subsidies may be available from Child Youth and Family, WINZ and Working for families. For all enquiries please contact YMCA 3588921 or 0800769622

Palmerston North Sakura Festival at IPC

Saturday 19 September 11a.m. to 4.00p.m. at International Pacific College CNR Aokoutere and Pacific Drive. Come and enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms and various other attractions and activities

PN Arts, Crafts Market QEC Hall

Sunday September 20^th 9a.m. to 2.00p.m. Come and see some of Palmy’s talented folk, something for everyone arts and crafts, food and entertainment, fun for the whole family.

DPA (NZ) Inc Fundraising Auction

At Community Leisure Centre Saturday 12^th September 5.00p.m. prompt start. On offer – a variety of services vouchers and goods provided by local businesses, retailers and members of the public. Cash and Cheques only.

Mid Central Health Vision & Hearing Clinics

Every 2^nd Wednesday Health on Main, 575 Main Street Palmerston North. Phone 350 4561 to make an appointment.

Cricket Holiday Programme at Endeavour Cricket Centre, Ongley Park. Stags Under 9’s 28^th – 30^th September 9.30 – 12 daily or October 2^nd – 5^th 9.30 – 12 noon daily.

Aces Under 12’s Programme 28^th -30 September

1 – 4 p.m. daily or October 5^th – 7^th 1-4p.m. Please register by Wednesday September 23^rd at Manawatu Cricket 3542498 or iansandbrook@mca.org.nz

Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School Information evening 23^rd September.

Watoto Children’s Choir – Live concert of Hope at Regent on Broadway 7.00p.m. Wednesday 23^rd September.

Arthritis NZ Palmerston North Support Group Junior Proms Sunday 20^th September @ 2.00p.m. Community Leisure Centre Ferguson Street. Adults $5 + a plate children free. Come and hear young musicians, junior ethnic dance and music groups.

Freyberg Pool Holiday Programme

28^th September to 9^th October for more information or to book phone 3567317.