Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
We have had Audit and Review here at school all week as part of the Ministry three year review cycle. The teachers and students gave them a Western Heights welcome on Monday that was appreciated. The team were very complimentary about the confidence our students showed, they thought they were fantastic
.We have an assembly on Friday at 1.30p.m. to end the term and farewell Stella Du Plooy. She has been on the staff here for about 12 years and has loved her time in New Zealand, especially being part of the Western Heights School Community. We will miss her and send her to Australia with our blessings.
School Holidays
The children are on holiday for the next two weeks and it is nice to take the time as a family to explore the fantastic resources we have in Auckland.I went to the Auckland Museum last Sunday for the first time in a while and I was really impressed with the quality and variety of exhibits. The children’s areas such as Weird and Wonderful are pretty marvellous. I thought the $5 per adult, children free entry to the museum very good value. There are special events taking place for the school holidays which you can check out on the Auckland Museum website. www.aucklandmuseum.com
There is an amazing visual presentation on the outside wall of the Museum for ANZAC commemorations. This can be watched after dark April 22, 23 and 24 from 7p.m. to 10p.m. Check out the Waitakere City Libraries holiday events and also MOTAT.
Carpark Chaos
A wet week has meant that most children are travelling to school by car, so the before and after school traffic has been extremely chaotic. Do take extra care when delivering and collecting children during wet days. If you can come a little later the children could wait in the main entrance of the office foyer.
What’s That Smell?
At the beginning of the term for three weeks a very strong odour hung over the school grounds making the classroom and playground environment quite unpleasant. I did ring the ARC and I drove around the industrial area in Bruce McLaren Road several times but could not find the source. The windless dry hot weather was probably why we could smell the odour. We can no longer detect any smells. A community member is still experiencing ‘dirty air ‘and is keen to hear from any other concerned residents. Phone/text Sandy on 021 107 2335 or email: s.sbambury@slingshot.co.nz.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Samuel Panapa, Cameron Brown and Ryan Buckett who took part in the North Shore Weetbix Tryathlon in the weekend. It is great to have so many active children at our school willing to have a go at these events.
School Lunches will be going up in price next termAmended price list will be in Week 1, Term 2 newsletter.
Principals Awards
Dhruti Kumar Alyssa Faddy Tebay MillsAlesha Beaumont Sophie Adler Logan HamiltonImogen Everett Iyaad Ali Alyssa BeckwithDaniel Kellet Shanay Talopau Trey HoeftEmily Howlett Georgia Sheehan Toni StallardLiam Gibson Michaela Coe Whetu StirlingLouise Hwang Jayden Stallard George JordanSophie Scott Brandon Jones Danika TurkPenina Corcoran Jarka Vastagova Alisha AliKahn Dunn Thornton Suyker Petra GordonTanesha Vagna Sarahcen Oliver Charito WheelerMitchell Fox Courtney Voitrekovsky Terina Whaikawa Gordon
Need a Boost or Extension in English
Andrew Noakes will be available to tutor children in English Language next term on Wednesday afternoons from 4p.m. The tuition will be individually tailored to the child’s needs and will cost $40 for an hour session. Contact Andrew at CS23 or at 483 7692.
Entertainment Books
The 2008/2009 Entertainments Books are available from the school office at $65 each, of which the school receives $13.
Pool Keys
A reminder that these are now due back for a refund of $10.00. The pool will be closed from tomorrow.
Sausage Sizzle Helpers Required
If you are able to help out on a Friday from 11a.m. - 1p.m. once a term, please see Margaret in the office.
Towels Required by cleaners. Please leave at the office..
Violin Lessons - All Levels/All Ages
Available at Palm Heights by a member of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Call Eve on 838 4088.
Expert Maths Tuition
Master Maths with Sonia. Masters Degree (Maths major). Phone 817 3637.
Waitakere Library Holiday Storytimes
Visit a local library these holidays to hear thrilling tales of Castles, Crowns and Quests! For primary aged children at 10.30a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact the library on 839 2260 to find out which day your local library storytime is on.
Fun Kids Holiday Programme for 5 - 10 year olds
Monday 21 – Thursday 24 April. 9a.m. – 3p.m., Henderson Baptist Church, 319 Great North Road. Phone 836 9900.
Ecofire Untreated Pine Fire Logs
Delivered to your door. $8 per bag (approx. 15 logs/bag). Minimum delivery 5 bags. Phone Shane on 021 525 893.
NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY
SEE YOU BACK ON MONDAY 5 MAY
