Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the schoolWe had a hugely successful Grandparents Day here in the Junior School last Friday. The Juniors topic of study has been a history unit around toys, nursery rhymes and traditional stories enjoyed a hundred years ago.The Grandparents found school quite a different place to when they went to school. The teachers relationship with the students and the independent confident way the pupils went about their learning was noted and praised.Thank you to those parents and family who were able to come to school and take part in the celebrations.I have just become a grandparent for the first time and I look forward to being supportive of my granddaughter on such occasions in the future. Photos of the day are on our website www.westernheights.school.nz
Road SafetyThere has been some concerns over children crossing towards the shops from the upper section of Sturges Road. Do talk to your children about how they should cross in that area, as the traffic is getting very busy in the morning. I will be talking to this group as well.
Shop For Your School The dockets are coming into the school via the children. There are boxes in each syndicate for these. There is also a box at the office.
Up and coming events
Thursday 21 June: Parent/Teacher Conferences 1.30p.m. to 8p.m. Remember children leave school at 12.30p.m. and can return with parents for the interview. After school care will be available for those who need supervision. Ring Liz on 836 0553 or 027 603 5046. Confirmation of times will be sent home on Thursday 14 June.
Wednesday 13 June: Board of Trustees Meeting: 7.30p.m. in the staffroom.
Friday 15 June: Senior school disco from 6p.m. - 8p.m
Friday 29 June: Term 2 finishes.
Monday 16 July: Term 3 begins.
Friday 21 September: Term 3 finishes.
Monday 8 October: Term 4 begins
Principal’s Awards
Daniel Seng Chine Mills Travis HakesleyTayla Jones Sarah Gee Rhys NummyMatthew Posa Dylan King Vanessa LewisMadison Curran Corey Davies Cindy ListerHyun Min Na Helena Cakurdova Penny SturginJackson McGrath Shanae Ah Lo Paige HenleyYasmin Matheson Harrison Gee Emily WuSamantha Parker Sam Hogan Shania MorehuBriana Siteine Caitlin Davidson Kerry SayeghJack Chen Jayda Dorset Krystal GrahamElia Stolk Boris Guo Fofoa TilaAbishek Sharma Ariah Draper-O’Leary Toni Stallard-Keen Serenity Osborne-Timmermans
Gear Up for Success - Community Software Plan
Please return orders to school by Friday 8 June. Make cheques payable to EdAlive.
Pupil Success
Sarah Gee competed in the NZGA Junior Open Level (Artistic) Competition over Queens Birthday weekend at Counties Manukau Gymnastics in Level 3b for Waitakere Gymnastics. She received a gold medal as her team from Waitakere came first overall. She also came first overall for the beam and sixth overall on an individual basis for all apparatus combined.
Desperately Needed
Any spare girls underwear or trousers/pants for girls and boys to stock the sick bay for the wet winter months.
Found
Gold ring found in the school playground. Contact Donna Rees on 835 4244.
Free Benchtop Unit
This is being removed from the dental clinic. Top measures 210cm by 55cm and includes 2 small drawers and 2 filing cupboards attached. Pick up from school. See office for more information.
House Cleaner Available
Are you looking for someone to clean your home in the West Auckland area? Then look no further. For an excellent job and reasonable rates call Tracey on 837 1149 or 021 237 0924. References available.
Guide Jamboree 2008 Fundraiser
Untreated dry pine wood off cuts suitable for kindling. Boxes (approximately the size of a banana box) $5.00. Collect from Henderson Valley. Phone Adrienne 836 3775..
Growing Great Kids
Join Ian Grant for an inspirational and entertaining evening. Wednesday 13 June at 7.30p.m., Glen Eden Baptist Church. Phone 818 5479 or 813 9600 for tickets, $15.00 single or $20.00 a couple.
For Sale
2 x Queen palms, 2.5 - 3m tall. $150.00 each or both for $250.00. 2 x Dracenas, 1.5m tall. $120.00 each or both for $200.00. Call Donna 838 8665.
Children’s Art School Holiday Classes - Epsom
Painting/Mixed Media or afternoon session sculpture (marionettes & costume) or pastel painting. Further information phone 623 8858.
Holiday Tennis Camp
Te Pai Tennis Courts from 9 - 11 July, 9a.m. - 12p.m. All ages, all abilities. Contact James Greenhalgh on 813 9653 or 021 333 903.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE FRIDAY
Don’t ForgetAnthony, Sona and Keysin World Vision Collection
