Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of Western Heights Primary and a special welcome to the new students and families who have joined the school already this term.
What a tragic way to start the term in Waitakere City with the death of wee Aisling Symes and our love and condolences go out to her parents and family.
The fourth term has some very exciting learning opportunities for our pupils, with the senior school off to camp in week four and the middle school have sleep-overs at Arataki over several weeks. Parent information meetings are being held for these events.
The Indian dance groups and Kapahaka group are performing at Corbans Art Centre at 9.30a.m. on Friday 13 November. They are then off to entertain the Te Atatu South Probus group.The Junior school topic is the Living Landscape and Precious Energy. They are having a Wacky Hair Day on Tuesday 3 November and they will be included in the school sports day.
Details of these events will be in future newsletters.
The Western Heights 2009 Concert
Mr Noakes and Mrs Noakes have a concert involving their classes and the music group on Friday 6 November at 7p.m. A varied evening programme of plays, music and dance. This will be advertised more comprehensively by flyer within the next two weeks.
World Teachers Day—Friday 30 October
This is a day when we celebrate teaching and learning here at school. All teachers and pupils will join in a synchronized “Hands Up” at 12.30p.m. to show their love of learning. The Board of Trustees will take this opportunity to thank the staff by providing morning tea.
Kids Day Out
The Students’ Association at UNITEC are hosting a free family day on Saturday 24 October from 11a.m. to 3p.m. at the Henderson Primary School fields. Featured there will be The Funky Monkeys, Old MacDonald’s Farm, Bouncy Castle, Storytellers and lots more. Flyers are available at the school office, but I am sure the Western Leader will have promos.
Fundraising
Order forms have gone out for these popular art calendars which will be here in time for Christmas. They are $12.00 each. The teachers plan a worthwhile art activity for these calendars and the results are always stunning.
School Donation
We have had a good number of our families pay the school ‘donation’ this year even though we are in a recession. This money goes towards the operation of the school including the management of the information technology. If you saw the articles in the Herald over the holidays, there are a large group of schools in Auckland who raise over $1 million each year, and to maintain a good standard of education the ‘donations’ are critical to meet learning and teaching expectations.
We are still accepting unpaid donations and welcome the money.
Principals Awards
Jessica Roberts Sonam Shankar Sophie Matich
Nina Stanimirovic Sesalina Kacimaiwai Yasmin Matheson
Chelsi Green Joseph Munro Shane Marquis
Renata Cakurdova Noah Makaea Reece Talopau
Jacob Rutherford Poppy Gilson Nilam Patel
Jessica Clark Aaliyah Vaitaki Quentin Hackett
Franchesca Spittles-jones
Scholastic Book Orders
Book orders went out this week. Orders close Thursday 29 October. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic N.Z.
Dates to Note
Mon. 26 Oct. Labour Day. School closed
Thurs. 15 Oct. Yr 3/4 Arataki Sleepover
Frid. 30 Oct. Middle/Senior Disco
Mon. 2 Nov. Senior Camp. Rm 19, 20, 22, 23
Wed. 4 Nov. Senior Camp. Rm 21, 24, 25
Thurs. 5 Nov. Yr 3/4 Arataki Sleepover
Thurs. 12 Nov. Yr 3/4 Arataki Sleepover
Tues. 17 Nov. Whole school athletics
Frid. 11 Dec. Yr 6 Graduation Pool Party
Mon. 14 Dec. Senior Helpers Day Out
Mon. 14 Dec. Middle school Picnic
Wed. 16 Dec. Term 4 ends at 12.30p.m.
Wed. 3 Feb. Term 1, 2010 starts
Book Club
Support our Middle School readers by giving one and a half hours a week to listen to children read in a one to one situation. We need one person for Monday, two people for Tuesday and one person for Wednesday. You will get as much pleasure as do the children. Please contact Pat Hutton at school on 8361213
Operation Spring Clean
Yesterday the senior school participated in Waitakere City’s “Operation Spring Clean”. Classes walked around the neighbouring streets and filled a large number of rubbish bags. The children noticed that there were a large number of cigarette butts in the drains and were concerned that when it rained these would wash down the storm water and release nicotine and other toxins into our seas. The clean up was very successful and the children really enjoyed caring for our community.
Chocolate Sales
School councillors will be selling chocolate outside junior classrooms on Thursdays from 2.45p.m. - 3.15p.m. $2.50/bar.
Towels Wanted
Our cleaners are desperate for old towels. Please leave at the office. Thanks.
Knights & Princess Evening
Saturday 17 October, 6.30p.m. - 8.30p.m. at Langtons on Lincoln. An awesome opportunity for dads, stepdads, grandfathers and uncles to treat your little princess (daughter) to a night of fun, dancing, prizes and super. For girls aged 5 - 13. A community even sponsored by LIFE. Phone Delwyn on 416 6109 for information and tickets which are 2 for $10.
Sturges Road Kindergarten Garage Sale
Saturday 17 October from 7.30a.m. Household items, sausage sizzle, cake stall, lucky dips, bric-a-brac, books, toys.
Early Childhood Centre: Leapfrogs
We cater for children from 3 months to five years and have recently opened our school readiness room. Pick up brochures at school office.
Easy Shopping For You - Easy Fundraising For Us
Leading stores including Noel Leeming, Bond & Bond, Dominos Pizza, and Dell. You can shop for DVD’s, fashion, holidays, baby, home, iPods, books, magazines, toys, gifts, electrical and even your groceries! Just select Western Heights school (Auckland) when you shop or browse online at www.yourfastshop.co.nz. Shopping raises money at no extra cost to you.
Colour Your Way Into the Farmer Santa Parade
Entry forms for the Barfoot & Thompson colouring competition are available at the office. Open to children between 7 & 11 years. Winning boy and girl will ride on the Barfoot & Thompson Gingerbread House float in this year’s Farmers Santa Parade.
DON’T FORGET WORLD VISION COLLECTION AND
SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
