Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
Reminder: this was in your 14 May Newsletter Teacher Only Day: School will be closed next Tuesday 2 June for Teachers Only Day. All staff will be at St Dominics for the day.
The Pod B children moved into the remodelled rooms this week and they are so excited. The heating system is not up and running for another week but the spaces all seem quite warm. We are encouraging children to remove their shoes when going into the new rooms and are happy to have slippers or warm socks worn while inside.The cleaners are happy as there are no urinals in the new junior toilet block. These were some what smelly at times and used a great deal of water. Many boys did not know how to use them correctly so we are happy to have normal bathroom facilities.
School Cross Country Afternoon: Tomorrow at 1p.m.
A note went home this week with details of the school cross country to be held tomorrow. All children can take part and you are most welcome to come and watch.Lunchtime will be 12 noon to 1p.m. so that the afternoon is lengthened. If it is a wet day we will have the event on Friday 5 June.
Queens Birthday Weekend
School will be closed Monday and Tuesday, so enjoy a winter break.
Museum of Transport and Technology
MOTAT is please to offer all residents in the Waitakere area an opportunity to visit FREE OF CHARGE during the month of May. There are vouchers available in the Western Leader, at Libraries or you can take proof of your address or your rates bill. They look forward to seeing the people of Waitakere during May. MOTAT is your place so please go and check it out.
Principal Awards
Siobhan Hasler Abby Brooker Ivana Jurasovic Bailey Buckingham
Ben Farrelly Liam GibsonWoojin Wang Hayden Saxon
Alyssa Beckwith Izaak Mills-White Shweta Sharma Rhys Nummy
Grace King Kayden Wells Emma Gray Soobin Lee Dhruti Kumar
Levi Heka Daniel Martinez Imogen Everett Nerusha Nand
Philip Garner Janith Premathilaka Britney-Anne Cama Aaron Booth Nathaniel Williamson Cassandra Pauling-Munro Devon Merchant
Dates to Note
Thurs. 25 June: Parent/Teacher Interviews. School closes 12.30p.m.
Friday 3 July: Term 2 ends.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Forms will go out on Wednesday 3 June to make appointments. Please ensure all children in the family are on the same sheet. Return forms to the office by Friday 12 June. Afterschool care will be available. Call Liz on 836 0553. or 027 603 5046.
Scholastic Book Club
Book Club orders go out today and close on Thursday 11 June. Cheques are to be payable to Scholastic New Zealand.
Carwash Fundraiser
A carwash is being held on Saturday 30 May from 10a.m. outside Henderson Intermediate School as a fundraiser for a girls netball team travelling to Australia. $5 per carwash.
Model X: Model and Hobby Extravaganza
Queen’s Birthday Weekend, May 30, 31 and June 1 at West Wave Recreation Centre from 9a.m. to 5p.m., Monday to 4p.m. $5 Adults, $2 Children/Senior Citizens/Students.
Project Twins Stream, Opanuku Stream, Community Planting Day
Saturday 13 June from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at 341 Henderson Valley Road – between and over the road from Januita Gardens and Kiwi Valley Farm. Join us in CELEBRATING MATARIKI and our first community planting day in Henderson Valley. Live music, yummy barbecue, entertainment, kids art – all free. Everything provided – just wear sturdy footwear
Heritage Rail Moving to Waitakere?
Public Open Day on Sunday 7 June at Sturges Road Station from 10a.m. - 3p.m. Climb aboard one of our steam engines for a close look, and talk to Mainline Steam and Kiwirail staff about the proposal to locate heritage rail operator Mainline Steam on rail land in the Paremuka area. The Sturges Road Station Park and Ride will be open for parking.
Night At Auckland Museum
Armed only with a torch and your imagination, explore all three floors of the museum at night. 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 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.
American Field Service Student Exchange Programme
Families wanted for the following AFS Exchange students:
Mauricio from Columbia, 17 years old, musical, good scholar, likes sport. Needs a new family NOW as current hosts have moved for work.
Elja from Belgium, 16 years old, enjoys rugby, ballet, music and languages. Arrives in July.Enquiries to Brenda on kenbren@slingshot.co.nz or 818 5520.
Afterschool Care
Chipmunks Henderson provides an extremely safe and fun filled afterschool care programme which is OSCAR/CYF approved. All our staff are police vetted and the government can assist low income and solo parent families. Vans pick up from designated schools, afternoon tea provided and supervised school allocated homework. For more information call 838 2033.
DON’T FORGET WORLD VISION COLLECTION AND SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
