Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
I spent three days in Wellington last week at a conference for all schools who are on the Extending High Standards contracts all over New Zealand. Our cluster of five schools, St. Dominics, Henderson North, St Pauls and Holy Cross was a small group compared with some clusters up north and in the deep south. The Minister of Education Chris Carter spoke to us and was very complimentary of the work we are all doing. Mr Carter came into school this Monday unannounced for an informal short visit. He was very impressed with our school council and looks forward to seeing them in Wellington at the end of November when they visit parliament as part of their itinerary.
Children at Corbans Art Centre
Classes are still going to Corbans Art Centre as part of their Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, Refuse and Rethink study. The programmes are producing some innovative results. Thank you to the helpers going down with the classes.
Zoo Doo
The Junior school are all attending the Zoo Doo programme at the Auckland Zoo as part of sustainability and learning about the ‘Green Foot Print’. The school wide focus of ‘Our Green Foot Print’ has enabled us to apply and be accepted for the ARC ‘Enviro Schools’ programme. We are very lucky that we have several class sets of rain coats to give out if needed.
Board of Trustees Meeting
The board met this week where they viewed and discussed the updated concept plans for the new school business area, staffroom and modernization. Colin Pauling from Waitakere Architects was a guest at the meeting. The plans have taken so long and with the rising costs we have had to make considerable changes.We could do with a ‘benefactor’ like Universities seem to have. The school council came to the meeting to talk to the BOT about their current projects including their trip to Wellington. I am always so proud of our students when I see the confidence they show when asked to present or share.
Principal Awards
Mauro Donoso Cameron Jelley Boris GuoJacob Parker Shaye McCartney Tayla JonesM’ryah Mackenzie Caitlin Beckwith Nicol BiharyovaCole Samuels Saanya Singh Travis JohansonMaria’e Ulutui Geoffrey Dufty Sarah LuiShweta Sharma Hannah Westgaard Ivana JurasovicDylan King Devon Merchant Nathan WilsonJack Peach Jed Rees Georgie MalloySahara Cameron Nathan Lavery Trey HoeftMaria Martin-Pava Alannah Woolford Taylor NummyJaneiro Moore Georgia Robertson Tristan WallaceConnor Harrison Dylan Hofman Jeremy MajoeAlex Harris Sagrika Kumar Johnny MenNikita Jones Emily Howlett Martina VastagovaHarlan Schmidt Caitlin Posa Sophie FrancisGrace McCarthy Hoani McGrath Zac RogersTalia Backhouse-Smith
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 CS12 or phone Pat Hutton on 836 1213.
Dates to Note
Tues. 19 August: P.J. Day whole school
Wed. 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.
Wanted
We require plastic bags and any spare clothing which could be used in our sick bay, especially trousers for boys and girls. As it is wet at this time of year, please put extra clothes in your child’s bag for them to change into if they get wet or muddy.
Henderson Intermediate School Open Days
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 NightThursday 7 August 7.00p.m. - 9.00p.m.
Families from Titirangi, Glen Eden, Prospect, Konini, Fruitvale, and other out of zone schools.
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.
Waitakere Bears Softball Club Inc. Registrations
Starling Park, Glen Road, Ranui5p.m. - 7p.m. Tuesday 19 August & 2p.m. - 4p.m. Saturday 23 August & Sunday 24 August. Tee-Ball for ages 4-9, Junior & Senior Softball. All Tee-Ball games are played at Starling Park, Ranui. Birth Certificate & fees required at registration. Family discounts for 3+ children. For more info ph: 836 5160 or www.waitakerebears.org.nz
Know How
Free information day for people who care for children with disabilities, learning differences, special needs, etc. Friday 8 August from 9.30a.m. - 2p.m. at Albany Stadium ASB Lounge.
DON’T FORGET SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
AND WORLD VISION COLLECTION
