Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
Senior School Camp
The senior school went to Stedfast Park, Piha last week for camp. I was able, along with other staff members, to visit several times during the week and was very impressed by the children who were all enjoying the experience.
The camp is quite a distance from the beach and the area offers wonderful opportunities for outdoor experiences.
The teachers work so hard to prepare an action packed, enriching programme and then give up their comforts to stay out at the camp with a large number of very supportive parents. Just keeping track of ones’ shoes and socks is a challenge for a number of students, so it is more than conservation and survival that the group learn.
French Lunch
A group of year six children celebrated their success and commitment to their French class by going out to Bouchon for a French style lunch. They learn to order their meal in French and are always excited by the experience.
These children are selected at the beginning of the year by the results they gain in their listening progress and achievements tests. (P.A.T’s). It was a typical long French lunch.
Student Success
Congratulations to Jordan Shaw who is representing New Zealand in athletics.
Principal Awards
Amanda Wang Tadhg Flynn Hannah WestgaardIsaac Barnes Faaizah Hussain Emma HutchinsonBen Walker Caitlin Macdonald Sherman LiangSaan Binns Sonia Karmokar Kendrah SutherlandOlivia Alberts Connor Anderson KyuMin HwangDaymon Shute Radj Domingo Kayden WellsShannon Johnson Toni Stallard Samantha ParkerDaniel Wyatt Laura Garner Caitlin BeckwithSamuel Panapa Benjamin Proctor Oliver Yu Kanah Andrews-Nahu
Dates to Note
Wed. 19 Nov.: Art display from 3p.m. - 7p.m.
Frid. 5 Dec.: Jump Rope for Heart Day
Tues 9 Dec.: Helpers Morning Tea
Thurs. 11 Dec.: Middle School Christmas Party Day
Frid. 12 Dec.: Year 6 Graduation Lunch and Pool Party
Mon. 15 Dec.: Seniors Big Day Out
Mon. 15 Dec.: Middle School Explore Ramble
Tues. 16 Dec.: Junior School shared lunch and disco
Wed. 17 Dec.: Term 4 finishes at 12.30p.m.
Tues. 3 Feb.: School starts for Term 1, 2009
Sausage Sizzle
We are desperate for helpers for our sausage sizzle. Special thanks to Diane Sawyer and Juliana Murphy who organise the sausage sizzle and the parents who cook the sausages. At present we only have eight volunteers and the sausage sizzle may not continue next year if we can’t get at least twenty people. This would mean that volunteers would only have to do it once a term instead of some being rostered on two or three times. Helpers are only required for approximately two hours on a Friday from 11a.m. Please call the office if you can help.
Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic Book orders will go out shortly and close on Friday 28 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic New Zealand Limited.
Items Wanted
During our study of dog safety, the middle school have decided that it would be wonderful for the children to do something special for the animals at the S.P.C.A for Christmas. The S.P.C.A. are in dire need of the following items:* Towels * Blankets * Newspapers* Jumpers * Cuddly toys * Cat/Dog food If you have any of these items at home, we would love them. Please let your child bring them to school to go into our gift box (in CS10). I’m sure your child won’t mind doing a few extra chores around the house to earn these items. Also, in two weeks time we will be holding an ice-block day. The children will be asked to bring $2 and will receive an ice-block. All of the money raised will go towards a shelter for the stock animals at the S.P.C.A.
Cultural Festival
This is being held at Corbans Estate tomorrow. Our group will be performing at 9.30a.m.
Lost
1 pair of charcoal coloured Lonsdale shoes with a little gold lion on side. Size 5-6.Grey sweatshirt with hood fleecy lining (fawn coloured lining) black emblem and zip down front. If found please hand into the office.
To Let
2 bedroom self-standing unit. Carport, two small decks. Peace, privacy and sunny. Backs onto Western Heights School. Lawns inclusive. $245/week. Phone Fay 8366285 after 4p.m.
Children’s Christmas Gift Making Day
Saturday 6 December, 9a.m. - 3p.m. at West Wave Recreation Centre. Registrations essential. Phone 839 0400 or register online at www.waitakere.govt.nz/ArtCul/ae/index.asp#xmasgiftmaking.
Lincoln Heights School Gala
Saturday 22 November, Keegan Drive, Massey from 11a.m. - 3p.m. Music, entertainment, bouncy castle, giant slide, games for all ages, raffles, art auction, clothing, books and much more.
DON’T FORGET SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW AND WORLD VISION COLLECTION
