Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
Building Update
It is so exciting to see very visible signs of the new administration area now that framing is up. The Pod A children (5 year olds) will remain in their current class spaces and Pod B are ready to move into Pod A area as soon as we get advised. Permit applications are in at the council for the new staffroom and the Pod B modernization will start when the other rooms are completed.
Enviro Schools Update
Each class has two enviro representatives who meet with Mrs Taylor every two weeks. Two of these representatives went on a bus tour last week to look at other Enviro Schools so that they will have an idea of what we can be doing to improve the environment here. Newsletters have come home to give you and your family some challenges and we also have a request for materials to help us begin our vegetable garden.
School Council
The school council attended the Young Leaders Day at Telstra stadium last Thursday. They enjoyed and were inspired by motivational presentations from Rob Fyfe (Air NZ), Nick Tuitasi (former police constable), Rob Harley (TV documentary maker) and Matt Gibbs and Dayna Vawdrey from TVNZ Studio 2. It is always an amazing day and we share the venue with thousands of other Young Leaders from schools all over Auckland, Northland and the Waikato.
Principal Awards
Jacob Rutherford Leilani Elliott Liam Murphy Alexandria Wilson
Joshua Hofman Savannah Hutchinson Bevan Malcon Georgia Blue
Liam Brocas Ben Hall Gabriella Worsley Brody Harris Paige Jelley
Amy Brown Amelia Davidson Hannah Bjerga
Terina Whaikawa Gordon
Dates to Note
Tues. 26 May: PJ Day for Juniors
Mon. 1 June: Queens Birthday. School closed
Tues. 2 June: Teacher only day. School closed
Thurs. 25 June: Parent/Teacher Interviews. School closes 12.30p.m. (Note change of date from last newsletter)
Friday 3 July: Term 2 ends.
Sausage Sizzle
We still require more parents to do the cooking of sausages. Volunteers would only have to do this once a term if we get enough people. Helpers are only required for approximately two hours on a Friday from 11a.m. Please call the office if you can help.
Music for Young Children (MYC)
MYC is a high quality, international music education programme providing group lessons (3-5 children) for two to ten year olds teaching piano, singing, rhythm, theory and ear-training. It uses fun games and animal characters to help make learning music interesting and fun. For information, contact Phillipa 832 7502, email nisbetech@clear.net.nz or Erika 838 9532, email phil.erika@xtra.co.nz
Night At Auckland Museum
The museum comes alive over five exciting nights! Armed only with a torch and your imagination, explore all three floors of the museum. Encounter a host of colourful characters including a soldier, an Egyptian princess and a family of dinosaurs, discover how a volcano works, listen to live music, and hear ancient legends. When: Sundays 17, 24, 31 May & 7, 14 June, 5.30p.m. - 8p.m. Adults/children $20 for bookings or $25 on the door. Members bookings $15. Book online at www.aucklandmuseum.com. No booking on day of event only door sales. Suitable for all ages. Tickets required for ages 3 years and up. Food and drink available for sale. Every paying adult attending Night at Auckland museum receives a Sky City Cinema movie voucher for a free child’s ticket with a paying adult to the hit movie Night at The Museum 2. Thanks to SkyCity cinemas.
Learner Licence Classes
Learn the theory now. (preparation pack supplied) at Te Atatu Peninsula Community House. Monday 18 May for 6 Mondays from 6.30p.m. - 8p.m. $25 plus MOT fee at end of course. Enrolment essential. Phone 834 5827
Dance, Drama, Singing And Capoeira Classes
There are still places available in some of the classes for children at The Performing Arts School of NZ located in Western Springs (opposite the zoo). Term 2 classes started last week but it is not too late to enroll in one of these great classes…
- Contemporary Dance for 5 and 6 year olds
- Ballet for ages 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 years
- Creative Drama for school year 1 – 2 and school year 2 - 3
- Theatre Performance for school year 3 – 4 and school year 4 – 5
- Capoeira classes for 8 to 11 year olds
- Singing for 8 to 11 year olds
No exams, just pure fun in a wonderfully supportive environment!For further information or if you are interested in enrolling your child in any of these classes please call the school on 845 0290 ext 2 or visit www.pasnz.co.nz. Discount offered for late start and $15 trial sessions also available.
The Gifted Education Centre—Mind Adventure Day
On Wednesday 20 May, The Gifted Education Centre will be running some MAD sessions at Freyberg School, our West Auckland One Day School venue. These half day, hands on sessions for the more able child are based on the One Day School™ programme and enable teachers, parents and the children themselves to decide on future options. There will be morning and afternoon sessions and bookings are essential as places will be limited. $30.00 per child. Email head.office@giftededucation.org.nz or call 845 4176 to make a booking or ask any questions.
Well Siblings in West Auckland
Miss Belinda Blick, a teacher in our local area, has noticed that there are many students in West Auckland who have siblings with some form of disability, chronic illness or special needs. These well siblings require a special kind of support network of their own, although at the present time there are very few programmes available in New Zealand. If you think your well child/children would benefit from a support programme specifically for them, please email Belinda at sibtime@yahoo.co.nz or phone 817 5143 to register your interest.
DON’T FORGET WORLD VISION COLLECTION AND SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
