Newsletter March 26 2009.

 

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Welcome to another busy week.  Our term is flying by. Our focus Virtue this term is Respect and we are delighted that most children are showing this in many ways around the school.

 

We have had a great swimming season and some amazing progress has been made by many of our keen swimmers.  Thank you Mr Wallace for the great care you take of our pool.  Families who have pool keys are now requested to return these to the school office.

 

The Big Splash Day – by Tiah Room 16

On Tuesday we had a Big Splash Day. It was so exciting.  All of the activities were so awesome.  There were water slides, games and races.  We were put into four groups.  My favourite part was the water slide.  I slipped and slid really fast.  The hose was swishing everywhere.

 

We want to remind families of our school hours – often children miss the start of the school day due to lateness.  Please remember the first bell goes at 8.55 a.m. and all children are expected to be in class on the bell.  We do often have children waiting after school too.  Remember to pick up your children promptly or make sure they know where or what they are to do after school each day.  Some children become upset because they are not sure who is collecting them and are left waiting for a considerable time.

 

I love to visit team assemblies and see wonderful work in classrooms. Our children are very special.  I love their smiles and friendliness. Recently poetry writing has been a focus for some classes. Here are two examples of the children’s writing.

 

Sense Poem by Jarrod Room 10

I can taste the soft supple bread. The seeded red tomato. The dripping melted cheese.

The toasted bacon. The cold crunchy lettuce. Seeing a thick sandwich waiting to be eaten, smelling layers of food. Feeling softness as I pick it up. Hearing a crunch as I bite into it. Tasting the variety of foods and loving it.

 

What is a Tree – Ihaka Room 10

What is a tree?  A motel for living creatures.  It is a big umbrella to keep us breathing. It is a shade for dogs to sleep there, for cat’s to climb – That’s a tree.

 

We also love to share all of our writing in our school.  Our children are special writers.

The Butterfly Hatches – by Nomuna Room 5

In February Mrs Scott got lots of caterpillars and one swan plant.  There was one big Caterpillar and lots of little ones.  Savana took the little ones home because they kept trying to escape.  After a dew days it turned into a chrysalis.  When it was turning into a chrysalis it looked like a capital J or a hanging bat.  For ten days it was green and on Friday 27 February it turned black and we could see the wings of the monarch butterfly.  On the same day at lunch time the chrysalis hatched.  One wing was floppy.  It was frozen for a while and then it started to flap it’s wings – it was beautiful! I wish I was a butterfly.

 

We enjoy hearing at assembly about how sports teams are performing. Here is one example of our sports reports, and thank you to all the adults who support our teams.

Summer Hockey CNS Team Black – by Thomas R10

On Wednesday we played against another school.  It was a disappointing game because we lost.  We lost  3 – 0.  Luckily Zack saved some amazing goals.  The whole team persevered and kept trying right up to the end.  The coach says we have a few things to work on!

 

Lost Property

On display tomorrow ! Please come and collect your child’s belongings

 

Coming Events

New Entrant Meeting for the parents of children turning 5 in the next 3 months.  This meeting will be in the school staffroom at 9.00 a.m. on Friday 3rd April.  All welcome.

 

Icon Photography reminder if you and your family participated in the family portrait session on Saturday 7th March you need to remember to come into school TOMORROW FRIDAY 27TH MARCH BETWEEN 2.20P.M. AND 6.20 P.M. TO VIEW/COLLECT YOUR PORTRAIT!

 

PTA Annual Meeting    5th May at 7.00 p.m. All welcome.

 

Board of Trustees April Meeting Wednesday 29th April 7.30p.m. All Welcome

           

                                               

 

 

Health Concerns

Have you been checking your children for headlice – we are aware that this is a huge problem in some classrooms and remind parents to check their child/ren regularly and treat as necessary.  Remember brisk brushing of the hair when children arrive home from school assists with keeping them headlice ‘free’. Often brushing backwards is successful. We have a new supply of organic shampoo, gel and spray available from the school office.  We like you, get very frustrated with this problem.

 

We also have numbers of children who have suffered from a nasty tummy bug lately.  Remember to keep children home for at least 24 hours after they have ceased vomiting/diarrhoea. Also remind your children about hand washing after toileting.

 

BBQ Sausage & Drink Lunch – on April 8th –  Money raised will help support the choir. (We will not have American hotdogs or pies on April 8th.)

 

Community Notices

Soccer Holiday Coaching organised by Marist Junior Soccer for children 5 – 14 years. The course runs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on 15 to 17 April at St Peters College.  Cost $45 per player.  To register phone 3576282 or www.maristsports.com

Kia Ora Junior Rugby League registrations muster and skills development day Sunday 29th March 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone Donna Hapeta 3564976 for more information.

Tall Poppies Drama School Square Edge has places available phone 3542733 for more information.

Makino Aquatic Centre school holiday programme for both weeks of the holidays.  More information at the school office or phone 3235312.

Manawatu Gymsports Holiday Programme – Tuesday 14 April to Thursday 16 April 9.30 – 11 a.m.Cost $20 per session or $45 for 3 days.  Please contact 3577065 for more information.

Soccer at Takaro Club – children aged 5 to 12 years will be most welcome to play soccer for Takaro this winter.  Please contact Andrea 3592849 or Bill 3546461 for further information

Freyberg Old Boys Rugby Club registration and fun day for Under 7 to Under 13 children on Sunday 29th March from noon to 1.30p.m. at the club rooms Colquhoun Park Fairs Road or phone 3570897.

Highland Home Christian Camp holiday programme for 9 – 11 year olds Monday 13 April to Friday 18 April.  Phone 3294716 to register.

PNHSOB Junior Rugby registration days Sunday 29th March 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. and Wednesday 1st April 4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. at the Club Rooms 22 Linton Street.  Further information phone Grant 3567637

College Old Boys Rugby Football Club registrations Sunday 29th March 12 noon to 2.00 p.m. and 2nd April 4p.m. and 6.00 p.m. at the referees rooms (under the Grandstand at FMG Stadium) further information phone Roy 3530010.

Marist Junior Rugby Registration

Off Limits Afterschool Care provide care for children at Vision Church from 3p.m. to 5.00 p.m. For more information phone 3570364ext2 after 3.00 p.m.

Rainbow Junior Badminton from 6.00 – 7.30p.m. at B & M Centre Pascal Street.  Contact Wendy 3559105 for more information.

Methodist Social Services Courses for Term 2

Change, Loss & Grief, Walk with Confidence, Skills for Managing Anger, You’re Worth It!, Anxiety, Parenting Through Separation, Superheroes for Boys,  Boys in Early Childhood.  Phone 3501467 to book or for more information.