Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
Welcome to the new families to Western Heights this term. The newsletter is published fortnightly, on a Thursday, and is also available on our website www.westernheights.school.nz
We welcome Nadia Hutton who is back teaching in CS9 in place of Mrs Du Plooy. Mrs Alison Moyle will be in the room every Friday.We welcome back Mrs Jerkovich who has been on a fairly intrepid journey through Argentina for several weeks meeting family, many of them for the first time.
Cell Phones At School
We do not encourage cell phones at school but do realise that some children need them for contacting parents and caregivers at the end of the day. If your child does have a cell phone at school it can be given to the office or teacher at the beginning of the day for safe keeping. Phones should not be used during the school day.
Copy of the SunSmart Schools Newsletter, Term Two 2008
Sunhats off over winter.
For term 2 and 3 schools can temporarily ease off on sun Protection and students can stop wearing their sun hats and sunscreen without worrying about the risks of skin cancer. It is unnecessary to protect children from the sun from now to September because the levels of ultraviolet radiation are generally too low to cause overexposure and sunburn. Children should not wear sunhats, sunscreen or be encouraged to play in the shade in Terms 2 and 3. It is beneficial for children to actively enjoy the winter sun as much as possible.
Board of Trustees Meeting
The next meeting is being held Wednesday 14 May at 7.30p.m. in the school staffroom.
Dates to Note
Wed. 14 May: CS2, CS3, CS4 at Recycling Station
Wed. 21 May: CS1 & CS14 at Recycling Station
Wed. 28 May: Middle Syndicate to Recycling Station
Mon. 2 June: Queens Birthday. School Closed
Wed. 4 June: Senior School to Recycling Station
Fri. 4 July: End of Term Two
Teacher Only Day: The staff will be having a teacher only day on Friday 30 May. A consultant will be here to induct the teachers into the new Curriculum. The Minister of Education has given all schools a day in which to this. Children will not be at school that day. We have added the TOD to Queens Birthday so that it is a long weekend.
Scholastic Book Orders
These will be going out today. Orders close Friday 16 May. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic New Zealand.
School Lunches have gone up in price
Amended price list opposite.
Principals Awards
Emily Howlett
Entertainment Books
The 2008/2009 Entertainments Books are available from the school office at $65 each, of which the school receives $13.
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 and Plastic Bags Required by cleaners.
Please leave at the office..
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.
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.
Private House Sale
Wallace Road, Swanson. Three bedroom + separate studio. Exceptional views over farmland towards Waitakeres. Modern décor. Newly renovated. $379,000. View on www.trademe.co.nz $379,000. Call Sarah 027 455 3843 or 833 5987.
Model X 2008 Model and Hobby Extravaganza
May 31, June 1 and 2 at West Wave Recreation Centre from 9a.m.. Adults $5, Children/Seniors/Students $2, Under 5 Free.
Nurturing Gifted and Talented Children: A Parent-Teacher Partnership
This book has been written to help answer many of the questions parents ask about supporting their gifted and talented children and to assist parents, school, and teachers to form positive partnerships. Available from the Ministry of Education for $19.50. Phone 0800 660 662. Item number 31279. Can also be downloaded from the Gifted and Talented community pages on the Ministry’s On Line Learning Centre at www.tki.org.nz or from the Team-Up website at www.teamup.co.nz.
Child Safety Foundation
Due to an increased number of phone calls and injuries being reported this is to remind parents/caregivers that a range of age limits apply to different activities under New Zealand law. Please remember it is illegal to leave a child at home under the age of 14 years and a babysitter’s minimum age is 14.
DON’T FORGET SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
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