Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
Terry and I finally took some time last weekend to put up a Christmas tree and yes it did take us an hour to untangle the lights (what is it about the lights) but we persevered and now it feels more festive at our house. When our daughters were living at home they always decorated the tree and wrapped the gifts, but now they have ‘trees' of their own and we have to do such jobs. For those families who have moved to New Zealand from the Northern hemisphere during the year you will find it strange to be having Christmas in the summer, but you will ‘hopefully’ enjoy some warm weather and some outdoor fun. Terry and I hope the fish will be plentiful and that the wind is blowing east (sorry east coasters) so we can get out our kite and torpedo at Glinks Gully to catch our dinner.
I would like to thank the staff for their effort and loyalty throughout the year. They are a very professional group of teachers who work so hard for the children and spend long hours here at school preparing their programmes.The Board has been very supportive of the school and this is appreciated.
The staff, Board of Trustees and I would like to wish you all a very happy festive season where you can spend time enjoying the company of friends and family and relax somewhere you like being during the Christmas break.
School finishes on Thursday 20 December at 12.30p.m. after an assembly and a guard of honour of the graduating class of year six.
School starts back on Monday 4 February at 8.55a.m.
School will be closed on Wednesday 6 February for Waitangi Day.
Best Wishes Sandra Hewetson
Stationery Lists
These will be handed out on the first day of school next year. The stationery shop will be open underneath the senior block from 8.30a.m. until 3.30p.m. Closed morning tea time (10.35a.m. - 11a.m.) and lunchtime (12.30p.m. - 1.30p.m.).
School Dental Clinic Holiday Times
Details of school dental clinics open during the Christmas school holiday period will be advertised in the local newspaper this week. Dental clinics will be closed between 22 December 2007 & 6 January 2008. Should your child require urgent dental treatment or pain relief during this period, on weekends or public holidays, please contact your nearest hospital Emergency Department or dentist.Several school dental clinics re-open from 7 January 2008 (weekends & public holidays excluded). The nearest available school dental clinic will be Henderson North Primary, phone 836 4565. Our services are provided FREE to all pre-school, primary and intermediate school children. To enrol your child, please telephone 839-0565.
Sausage Sizzle Helpers - 2008
If you can help, please see Margaret in the school office. Needed on a Friday, from 11a.m. to 1p.m. to cook sausages and hand out. Your help will only be required once a term.
Hobsonville Hustlers Netball Club – 2008 Season
For all girls who want to play netball next year and who are finishing Year 6 we would like to invite you to consider joining our Netball Club. The Club commences from Year 7/8 players (we do not have any younger teams at present). 2008 Season Muster – will be held on Wednesday 27 February at Te Pai Courts 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. New players welcome. Club Registration day: 1 March 2008 at Te Pai Courts between 10.00a.m. and 12p.m. Enquiries to Tania on 838 9996 or Terri on 411-7134.
Adventurous Minds School Holiday Programmes
Ngatuhoa Lodge Camps: 7-11 January, 14-18 January Abseiling, Flying Fox, Kayaking, Arts & Crafts. All activities are onsite, all meals are provided for Cost $385 + $15 optional surf lessons ($20 discount for returnees)
Surf Trip: 21-25 January Spend all day surfing at Hot Water Beach. For learners, novice and experienced surfers, aged over 13 years of age.Cost $420 ($20 discount for returnees) email us: www.adventurousmindsnz.com. Phone: (07) 5763311
Bubbledome Holiday Courses
3 Day 3D computer modelling and animations, computer games design, high-level thinking skills, stop motion animation lab. January 22 - 24. Contact Denise or Rebecca 622 0670 or see www.bubbledome.co.nz.
Funny Stories Wanted
Our children delight/surprise us with the funniest stories, statements, questions, etc. Victoria MacDonald is looking for your funny stories to compile into a book for publication. All stories will be considered. Email to funnystuff@windowslive.com, subject heading: My funny story or forward to ‘My Funny Story’, P O Box 1177, Levin. Please include your child’s name and age for footnote. There is no time limit in sending these.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAYS
