Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
It appears that many of the children and staff were sick over the holidays and with the weather being so cold, I can understand why. I was in Christchurch for the New Zealand Principals Federation Conference and it was very icy and cold, so novel for an Aucklander to walk about a city during a snow storm, but the novelty wore off fast.Terry and I were lucky to spend some additional days in the South Island and got to go Whale watching at Kaikoura and horse trekking in the snow at Hamner. New Zealand has so much to offer with contrasts that are awesome.
The school student council are excited as we are planning a trip to Wellington for them at the end of November. They are arranging their itinerary and I am organising with our local members of parliament for a tour of the Bee Hive.
We have many interesting activities planned for this term to support our learning and teaching programmes. All details of these will come to you via syndicate notices.
Korean Visitors
Welcome Korean Visitors.We are hosting eight Korean students for a month here at school. They are having a Kiwi English language experience. Our students do so well helping and being friends to our foreign guests.
Board of Trustees
The next BOT meeting is Wednesday 6 August at 7. 30p.m.
Storyfest
Saturday 27 September from 10a.m. – 4p.m. at Kelston Community Centre. A fabulous day of storytelling, creative workshops, performances and fun. A free event for children and families.
Chinese Lessons at School.
Nihao (NZ curriculum Mandarin Beginner) will be held once a week in our school's library after school. It teaches basic everyday speaking Mandarin. With video materials, you will enjoy the class! Each class lasts 35 minutes. The tuition is $60 per term. The course will last for 1 year. See Mr Wang at the library on a Wednesday if interested.
Sausage Sizzle Helpers - URGENT
We urgently require volunteer helpers to cook sausages on a Friday morning from 11a.m. to approximately 1p.m. If we get enough helpers, your help would only be required once a term. Please see Margaret at the office if you can help or phone 836 1213.
Thank you to all those who have helped organise and cook over the last year.
Scholastic Book Orders
These will be sent home today. Last orders due on Friday 1 August. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic New Zealand Ltd.
Book Club
We are looking for parents or grandparents to help with Book Club. This involves listening to children read once a week from 9a.m. - 10.30a.m. Full training will be given. Please see Joanne Hodder in CS13 or phone Pat Hutton on 836 1213.
Dates to Note
Mon. 28 July: CS15 & 23 to Arataki Education Centre
Mon. 28 July: 100 day party for Juniors
Tues. 29 July: CS 11 & 12 to Arataki Education Centre
Wed. 30 July: CS10 & 13 to Arataki Education Centre
Thurs. 31 July: CS22 to Arataki Education Centre
Tues. 5 August: Corban Estate Art Centre - 5 senior classes
Tues. 5 August: Junior Pod B Zoo visit
Wed. 6 August: Corban Estate Art Centre - 2 senior classes
Wed. 6 August: Junior Pod A Zoo visit
Tues. 19 August: P.J. Day whole school
ed. 20 August: CS17, 21, & part of 20 to Tiritiri Matangi
Thurs. 21 August: CS9, 19 and part of 20 to Tiritiri Matangi
Wed. 27 August: Class Photos
Thurs. 28 August: CS 16 & 18 to Tiritiri Matangi
Frid. 29 August: Team Photos
Frid. 19 Sept.: Senior School Disco
Frid. 26 Sept.: Term 3 ends at 3p.m.
Henderson Intermediate School Open Days
Tuesday 29 July: 9a.m. - 2.30p.m. and 5.30p.m. - 6.30p.m. then 6.30p.m. - 7.30p.m. Monday 18 August: 5.30p.m. - 6.30p.m. then 6.30p.m - 7.30p.m.
Glen Eden Intermediate School Open Nights
We would like to invite prospective parents and students for 2009 to visit our school for our Open NightsTuesday 5 August 7.00p.m. - 9.00p.m.
Families from Kaurilands, Arahoe, Woodlands Park, Oratia, Lainghom, and other out of zone schoolsThursday 7 August 7.00p.m. - 9.00p.m.
Families from Titirangi, Glen Eden, Prospect, Konini, Fruitvale, and other out of zone schools.
Sticky Red Bee Kids Art Club
After School. $70 (+$20 Materials). Afternoon tea provided. Enquiries and bookings phone Kym on 811 8882.
Kumon - Maths and English Tuition
To celebrate 50 years of pursuing potential, Kumon will be launching a nationwide free trial campaign from the 18 - 31 August. For two weeks, you will get the chance to attend four Kumon sessions and obtain daily worksheets for free. To experience the unique features, please contact Chai on 838 3456.
Kidactive
Term time and weekend activities. Phone 0800 kidactive or see www.kidactive.co.nz
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