NEWSLETTER
24
June, 2010
Kia
ora koutou. Nau mai haere mai.
Dear Parents,
With just one week
and one day to go until the end of term 2, we are aware that numbers of
children are struggling with coughs, colds, tiredness and other sickness. Please keep your children home if they appear
at all unwell. This helps protect other
children and adults from catching the bugs!
I am delighted to
be able to tell you about lots of busy and happy times your children are having
both in school and at weekend sports.
Mrs
Oliver’s Class of the week:
Congratulations
to:
Room 20 for being great “Fire Wise” Learners
Room 7: For being great learners about Space
Sports News:
Over the last few
weekends I have been able to spend some time at the Saturday morning netball
and hockey. I am very impressed with the
sportsman ship and skills that the children are displaying during their
games. Thank you so much to the parent
supporters and the coaches for taking the time to encourage and teach these skills
to the children. Perhaps we have an up and coming Silver Fern or Black Stick
learning their basic skills!
A New All Black
Did you know Aaron
Cruden was a pupil at
Disco Fundraiser
A special thank
you to the P.T.A. and staff for organising the recent Disco – it was a fun time
for everyone and raised almost $800 for the P.T.A.
Countdown Supermarket
A
big thank you to our local supermarket. They have
agreed to help with donations of ingredients for our Garden to Table Programme
which middle school classes have been participating in. This donation will be a great help to us with
some of the costs incurred when running this very successful programme.
Term Dates:
A
reminder that the last day of Term 2 is Friday July 2nd.
Term 3 commences
Monday July 19th and ends Friday 24th September
Term 4 commences
Monday October 11th and ends Friday 17th December.
Survey/Consultation
Thank you so much
to the huge number of parents who have taken the time to complete the survey we
sent home last week. Your comments and
suggestions are taken seriously when decisions are being made by the Board. Your
input to the various sections is extremely important so have your say! The last
day for replies is tomorrow Friday 25th. Remember there is a lucky draw for those who
have returned their survey.
Lost Property
We will display
the lost property tomorrow Friday and next Friday 2nd July if the
days are dry. We would love for you to
come in and have a look at the huge selection of clothing etc we have in our
boxes.
Staffing:
We will welcome
back Mrs
We will welcome Jenni Edmonds to Room 12, our new new
entrant class at the beginning of next term.
Jenni will be with us for the remainder of
2010.
Head Lice
We are becoming
very concerned that some parents are not prepared to treat their children for headlice. This
problem is spread very quickly through classrooms at this time of the year if
children go untreated. It is not fair to
the parents who do treat their children to have them re-infested due to the
lack of care in other families. If we
become aware of children with infestations we may request that our health nurse
Margaret Jackson do a home visit to remind them of their responsibilities and
suggest treatments!
Old Cell Phones
We will have a
special box in our office to collect any old cell phones. These are handed on to an organisation to
raise money for
Red Sock Day
We had a number of
orders for this fun day which is to be celebrated on Friday 2nd
July. Unfortunately due to the high
demand for the red socks we are unable to obtain any for our orders. Refunds are available from the school
office. We have decided to have a ‘Red
Day’ and encourage all children to wear something red to school next Friday 2nd
July.
Some Writing from Room 3 about Fire Wise
Snapshot Writing from El Ranch 2010.
Water Slide – By Ebeney
The Steps – Every
step was like 100 needles pounding at my feet. My heart is pounding. My feet on the slippery black cloak. Swish. I pass through the frozen ice water. With water in my hair. I let out a scream as I’m flung into a frozen
ice popsicle. Teeth rattling with coldness. Frozen limbs but still
wanting to go on again. I repeat
the steps. Trying not
to give up. Finding
my equipment. Walking
down now. I feel like a dead
weight. As I run for freedom I just
can’t wait for next camp to come.
Flying Fox by Mason
Each step I take
fear runs right through my body.
Thinking its just that long metal rope holding
me there. I go down the long rope
looking at the trees. I zoom past them
they looked like you are at the movies with a pair of 3D glasses on. Wind hits me turning me round my heart pounds
more. Noise yelling. I pull my head in thud I hit the rubber.
Coming Events:
Reminder meeting for the parents of new
entrant children who will
begin school during term 3. This meeting is in the
staffroom on Friday 25th June at 9a.m.
Class Photos our 2010 class photos will be taken at school next
Wednesday 30th June.
Winter Tournament: some year 5
& 6 children will be involved in this tournament next Monday 28th
June.
Community Notices
Tall Poppies
Drama School has places
available in classes starting term 3. Build confidence, gain skills for
life. Join now and be guaranteed a part
in our end of year production. Ph: 3542733 or 08004POPPIES, email: office@tallpoppiesdrama.co.nz visit www.tallpoppiesdrama.co.nz
\ Open Day! Saturday 26th June 2010 1-4pm Come and see the building renovations Join
the fun Bouncy Castle, Face painting, Sandpit Dig Entertainment Magician,
Macdonald School of Dance Food Sausage sizzle, Popcorn, Fundraiser Hangi $10 Presold tickets only. Contact Kindergarten
3564078.
Fun holiday activities for
children 6-12 years. Sessions include Model Mania, Fun with Clay, Kites - Planes & Flying Things, Sensational
Sounds, Chocolate As … morning and afternoon sessions available from Monday 5
July – Friday 16 July. Cost is only $12 per three hour session. To find out
more: ring (06) 355 5000 or visit temanawa.co.nz.
Holiday Programme (OSCAR approved) for primary
school Years 1–6. An exciting full day programme
(9am – 3pm). 5th – 16th July.
Cost $20 per child per day all food included (WINZ subsidies available).
For more information contact Alessia on: T.
(06)3579411 E. thebuzz@stalbans.org.nz
or check out the website at www.thebuzz.org.nz
Makino/s
Inflatable Holidays – Week 1 1p.m. – 3.00p.m. The Ocean Challenge Wednesday 7th July; The Rocket Friday 9th July;
The Black Belac Sunday 11th July. Week 2, The Aqua Run
Wednesday 14th July; The Black Belac
Friday 16th July; The Ocean Challenge Sunday 18th July.
Freyberg Community Pool
intensive swimming lessons of 25minutes from 5th to 9th
July. $60 for the 5 days.
Term 3 lessons commence 19th July – 25th September
$100 per term. For more information
phone 3567317 or email Kathleenalgar@clmnz.co.nz
Child Asthma Support Group: 1st Monday of each month from
10.30 at Senior Citizen Hall,
Lido
For more information phone
Principal, Sophia Parker on (06)354 6323
or look at our website www.helenogrady.co.nz .
HEY KIDS!!! Looking for a fun way to spend the
holidays. Our programme is out-of-this-
world. Come along and enjoy July 2010 – A Space Odyssey. Contact me on 027 428 7161 Or Check out my
website Beecreative.co.nz
Mums and Dads we will keep the
kids entertained for just $5:00 an hour (see our website for full terms and conditions)
K-Mart Shopping during the
holidays
If you are
shopping at K-Mart during the
holidays nominate our school at the check
out and we could be in to win $500 worth
of gift vouchers. This runs from 1st to 14th
July.
Remember: school closes at 3.00p.m.
Next Friday 2nd July for the 2 weeks