Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
School is a very busy place at present and as the end of term draws near we have many events as we lead up to Christmas.The open evening for our art exhibition and concerts was well attended by friends and families of the school. The feedback was very positive and it was nice to be able to open the school to you all in a low key way. No fundraising, formal, school disabling event. Thank you all for coming.
Wellington
The school council had an amazing time while in Wellington this week. They spent five hours over two visits at Te Papa and were inspired by their tour of parliament buildings. They did not see John Key but were equally impressed to be in the Beehive carpark to see his car.
They saw four tuatara in the wild, at the Karori Wild Life Reserve and had iced chocolate at Kirkcaldie and Stains with Fifi Colston, a children’s author and TV personality. While waiting at the airport, they asked me what was the best thing about the trip and I said ‘Watching you all enjoying every part of the experience.’
Our two evening meals were sponsored by Waitakere Architects. Thank you Colin Pauling.
Principal Awards
Shivneel Shankar Britney Cama Lucy MakaeaAcacia Tuivaiti Jayden McCartney Janos MeriM’ryah McKenzie Chine Mills Zoe WillettsHarry Hughes Ivana Jurasovic Casey PramVictor Zhang Abby Brooker Deith McQuoidWesley Goffin Tayler James Jessie FlynnLily Hollis-Hewitt Mackenzie James Georgie Haslam Dylan Ford Anastasia Alberts Jenna Rota-HenryLibby Thompson Sean Proctor Shanaye NgWunHannah Westgaard Tahnee Wong Jason TalatainaAnthony Woolford Jessica Bong Saniya AbdulLivingstone Sega-Taisia Cassie Pauling-MunroJade Moore
Dates to Note
Frid. 28 Nov.: Wheels Day
Mon. 1 Dec.: Kath Bee performance
Frid. 5 Dec.: Jump Rope for Heart Day
Tues 9 Dec.: Helpers Morning Tea
Wed. 10 Dec.: Junior Athletics Day
Wed. 10 Dec.: Seniors to West Wave
Thurs. 11 Dec.: Middle School Christmas Party Day
Frid. 12 Dec.: Year 6 Graduation Lunch and Pool Party
Mon. 15 Dec.: Seniors Helpers Movie Day
Mon. 15 Dec.: Middle School Explore Ramble
Tues. 16 Dec.: Junior School shared lunch
Wed. 17 Dec.: Term 4 finishes at 12.30p.m.
Tues. 3 Feb.: School starts for Term 1, 2009
Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic Book orders close tomorrow morning. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic New Zealand Limited.
Wanted - Ice Cream Containers With Lids
The middle school requires these for storing equipment. Please drop off at the office or CS12. Thanks.
Found
One lens from a child’s reading glasses was found in the school grounds approximately three weeks ago. Please pick up from office.
Kids Art World Calendar
Please note that the Kids Art work calendars that most of you have purchased have the wrong dates for our school for starting at the beginning of the year and finishing in December. Dates should be Tuesday 3 February and Wednesday 16 December.
Jump Rope for Heart Day - Friday 5 December
This is a time for your children to show off their skipping skills and raise money for the NZ Heart Foundation. The skipping times are as follows:
Junior: 9.15a.m. - 10.15a.m.
Middle: 11.15a.m. - 12.15p.m.
Senior: 1.30p.m. - 2.30p.m.
No matter how big or small the donations are, every bit counts. Donations due by Friday 5 December. See Mrs Buckingham for spare notices or if you would like to assist on the day.
Chipmunks Henderson
Christmas Karaoke Party on Friday 5 December from 6.30p.m. - 9p.m. $10 per child. Beach theme. Be prepared to get a little wet! Special Guest: Sam Wallace - Sticky TV presenter. For more information phone 838 2033.
Want someone to mind your kids while you go Xmas shopping? Drop them off at Chipmunks Henderson between 10a.m. to 9p.m. during December. Cost per child: $20 one hour, $25 two hours, $30 for three hours. Bookings essential to ensure correct staff ratio. Call 838 2033.
Pacific in the Park: Moire Park, Granville Drive,Massey
Friday 28 November 3p.m. - 9p.m. Free entry. Music, food, competitions and games.
Parnell Trust Holiday ProgrammeProgramme from 5 to 30 January 2009 for 5 - 14 year olds. Enrol early to secure a place. Phone Parnell Trust 379 2095 x9724, or visit www.parnell.org.nz.
Flying Trapeze - The Total Circus Experience
The Auckland Performing Arts School’s circus programme at 100 Motions Road, Western Springs for 8 - 15 year olds.From 12 - 16 January and 19 - 23 January at 9a.m. - 3p.m. $220 for 5 day workshop. For more info or to enrol phone 845 0290 or visit : www.pasnz.co.nz
DON’T FORGET SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW AND WORLD VISION COLLECTION
THERE WILL BE NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE ON 5 or 12 DECEMBER
