Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the schoolTo celebrate International Children’s Day we all enjoyed some fantastic school outings to Long Bay. It was good to see so many family members being able to come and spend quality time with their children on a beautiful day at a stunning ARC reserve.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday 8 MarchRemember school closes at 12.30p.m. tomorrow.
Current Topic: Boys and EducationThis is a topic often discussed in the media as many studies show that boys do not excel at school in a number of ways. Ian Grant from ‘Parenting with Confidence’ is running a seminar at Oratia School on Thursday 22 March at 7.30p.m. at a cost of $10.00. per person, tickets available on the night between 6.45p.m. and 7.15p.m. These are just a few of the important questions about boys you will get answers to at the seminar: How are boys different to girls? What makes boys tick? How should boys be catered for differently at school? What can parents do at home to help boys do well?
National Drink Water Day - A BLUE DAYOn Thursday 22 March, we have a water only day and all children and teachers will wear something blue. This has always been a very successful promotion that fits in well with our health curriculum. Remember to bring water in your drink bottle. For information see www.nzkidneyfoundation.co.nz or phone 0800543 639.
Board of Trustees Meeting and ElectionsThe next BOT meeting is being held on Wednesday 28 March at 7.30p.m. These meetings are held in the staff room and we welcome visitors. Nominations for the BOT elections close at noon on Thursday 15 March. At present, we have four nominations for the parent representatives. These names are displayed at the office.
Scholastic Book OrdersThese go out today and orders are due back on Thursday 15 March. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Entertainment BooksThese can be prepaid or pre-ordered now from the office at $60.00 each. Of this, the school gets $12.00. Prepaid orders received by Tuesday 27 March will get a sheet of bonus offers which can be used straightaway.
New Entrant Orientation EveningPlease note this is on Tuesday 20 March at 7 p.m. at school.
Principal AwardsImogen Everett Anthony Bates Marlies GoubitzDylan Jenkinson Bevan Malcon Georgia SheehanThornton Suyker Alyssa Faddy Harrison GeeRey Michaels Ji Hyun Kim Leah GoodburnJade Salmon Jack Chen Ethan BirchAmanda Salmon Cameron Brown Sasha SadlierStephen Hallett Danika Turk Elaine JungTalia Backhouse-Smith Savannah Hutchinson
Netball 2007I have received registrations from lots of girls interested in playing netball this year but as yet am only aware of two coaches! Please think seriously about coaching, without coaches there will be no netball this year. We are able to fund interested parents to attend an evening coaching course at Te Pai, so enthusiasm and a little time is the only necessary requirement. Also required is a representative to attend meetings on the 1st Monday of each month at 7p.m. at Te Pai, to bring back important information and pass on our opinions/concerns when necessary. I also need a parent of a Year 1-4 child to be our Kiwi Fun Ferns Rep. This involves one or two meetings annually, the first on Tuesday 24 April at 7p.m. Competition begins on 5 May and runs until 11 August, with finals for Year 5/6 grades going until 25 August. Year1/2 play at Planet Sports. Year 3/4 at Trust Stadium and Year 5/6 will be at Te Pai. Senior school teams are full and coaches will advise of trial dates shortly. Late registrations will be taken subject to finding space in a team. Adele Nummy CS14.
Anjannette's Academy of Modern DanceJazz Dance classes for ages 3/4 upwards held at Western Heights School Hall. Fully qualified and experienced teacher. Ph Anjannette on 832 6008
Western Union/Vodafone Warriors Football Fun Clinic Free clinic at the 2007 Pasifika Festival, Western Springs on Saturday 10 March from 12 to 2p.m. Vodafone Warriors in attendance. For ages 9 to 15 years. Contact Kate Campbell on 979 2027 or register online www.westernunion.co.nz.
Junior Badminton6 to 16 years old. First two nights free. Clubs at Henderson, ph Dave 8323018 or Massey, ph Laurence 832 4751.
Liston College School GalaSaturday 17 March from 2p.m.
Lessons - Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, SongwritingFor ages 5 to adults. Lessons in your home or at studio in Te Atatu South. Phone Chanelle Davis on 027 254 0117.
Kiwi Conservation Club - Walk at Mount AucklandMt. Auckland is north of Kaukapakapa. Sunday 18 March at 10a.m. For bookings phone Glenys on 818 3241.
Lincoln Music SchoolSaturday morning and some weekday afternoon classes for ages 6 - 13. Lessons available in a range of instruments. Most tuition fees, $60 per year. Phone Nellie 416 7547.
Hobsonville Hustlers Netball Fundraiser - PhotographsBlack and White Portraits, $10 sitting fee. No obligation to buy. Photos taken Saturday 24 March at 8 Bibury Place, Henderson. Phone Vinetta 411 7139 for appointment.
