Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
At this time of the year, I check all attendances of the students and have noted that a number of children are away on a regular basis. The attendance register is an official document that is audited by the Ministry of Education.We do appreciate the large number of parents who ring in to explain a children reason for being away. Unexplained absence has to be noted for the auditor. It all sounds quite a negative issue but to ‘comply’ we need to have these systems in place. As you know, Waitakere City have a Zero Tolerance to Truancy Initiative and as they say “Missing school leads to our kids getting left behind somewhere along the road.”
If you find emailing school easier than ringing send messages to admin@westernheights.school.nz
Parent Teacher Interviews
School will finish at 12.30p.m. on Wednesday 25 June for parent teacher interviews. You will receive confirmation of times today. If you do not receive one please see the office. After school care is available from 12.30p.m., so call Liz on 836 0553 or 027 603 5046 if you need to use her service.
Reminder: La Disco du Cirque Next Week - Tuesday
We have had a huge response to this amazing opportunity. We are still accepting money for the bus. The cost to each child is $3. All money needs to be given to the class teacher.
Dates to Note
Wed. 25 June: Parent/Teacher interviews. School closed 12.30p.m.
Fri. 4 July: End of Term 2
Mon. 21 July: Term 3 starts
Frid. 26 Sept.: Term 3 ends
Principals Awards
Emma Brown Dylan King Yasmin MathesonRyan Whitefield Jocemada Maka Louise HwangSheldon Marquis Shinah Ulutui Whitney AdlerScott Gilson Brooke Robinson Sarah-Jayne Lakin
School Banking
We are pleased to announce our School Banking Programme, run in conjunction with The National Bank. Children can open bank accounts and make deposits at school. They receive an account book to record their deposits and keep track of how their saving is going. The objective of the programme is to help children develop a regular savings habit and help them learn about money and how to manage it. School Banking operates every Wednesday between 8.30a.m. - 8.55a.m. in the school hall. If you’d like to know more please call Kelly Green on 836 9464 or Vanessa Watters on 836 9850 at the National Bank Westcity.
Auckland Regional Dental Service
For details of the nearest open school dental clinic during the school holidays please contact 839-0565 or 0800 433-6825. Services are FREE for all pre-school, primary and intermediate school children.
Free Family Event
Saturday 12 July 10a.m. - 2p.m. at Massey Leisure Centre and Library. Dancers, games, competitions, story time. Further information phone 833 8100.
Te Atatu Community House Courses
Learner Licence Theory
Get prepared for the Learner Licence. Learn the theory now (preparation pack supplied). Monday 28 July for 6 Tuesdays. Evening course: 6.30pm - 8.pm. Day course: (if sufficient interest) 9.30a.m. - 11a.m. $25 (+ MOT Fee at end of course)
Pass the Restricted Licence Test
A Programme to assist people to obtain their Restricted Licence. A one hour theory session when the first practical driving session will be booked in. 2x 1hour of practical driving tuition with a qualified and experienced driving instructor. Your driving will be assessed in the first lesson and up to two driving lessons are provided. Course is open to people who have held a learner licence for 6 months or more, have some practical driving experience but would benefit from professional diving instruction. Wednesday 30 July (theory session). 6.30pm – 7.30pm. $40.00
Homework Club for Years 5,6,7,8
After school homework help for literacy and numeracy. Enrolment essential Wednesdays, starting 30 July for 8 sessions. 3.30p.m. - 4.30p.m. $50.00. Phone 834 5827 between 9a.m. - 2p.m. for details and enrolments.
Chipmunks School Holiday Programme
It’s that time again with only three weeks to go! Last holidays we only had two spaces left in our fun filled programme. Don’t leave it too late to register your children with us. For those families that are entitled to an OSCAR subsidy, please come in and get your forms signed off now. Programme schedule can be sent to you or you can view at Chipmunks Henderson.
Dyslexia Awareness Week
The Performing Arts School of NZ invites you to attend a free opportunity to find out more about our new OUT OF THE BOX Right Brained Reading Programme ™Supporting every child in becoming a brilliant reader. Saturday 21 June at The Auckland Performing Arts Centre100 Motions Rd, Western Springs, opposite the Auckland Zoo. Sessions every 15 minutes from 9.00am – 11.30am. For details phone 09 845 0290 Ext 2, or visit www.pasnz.co.nz This FREE event is part of the Dyslexia Awareness Week.
July Holiday Art Workshops
Monday 7 - Thursday 10 July: Painting 9a.m. - 12noon or Mask making (Mixed Media) 12.30p.m. - 3p.m.
Monday 14 - Thursday 17 July: Painting 9a.m. - 12noon or Sculpture 12.30p.m. - 3p.m.
DON’T FORGET SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW AND WORLD VISION COLLECTION
