Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
The Enviro group planted 50 native trees in the school bush area with the help of some keen adults. The bush area is developing into a quiet outdoor teaching space.
If you would like your children to plant trees in this area, do contact Jo-Ann Yukich and she will advise you of the type of tree you could bring along. Planting can be done during school hours if this suits you. I was at Meadowbank school this month and their bush area has really grown with this type of community support.
Building Report
Most of the children walked through the new administration area last Friday and were very excited about what they saw. The new staffroom site is now fenced off by the hall, making the back entrance to the hall the only way to enter. Everyone continues to show patience and is very excited that the completion of the project is in sight.
Safety Outside the School Gate
Mrs Hodder is the teacher managing the after school chaos at the school entrance and she is generally happy with the patience that is being shown by parents and others driving into school. The most positive aspect she has noted lately is the parents who are now coming a little later to collect their children because this means the 3p.m. rush has been lessened. We do want to keep our excellent record of safety in our car parking area.
Soccer Success
The Ranui 9th Grade soccer team, the ‘Stormers’, won their league this season. They have been unbeaten for the last two years. Alex Harris and Stacey Kirby of Western Heights are members of this successful team. Well done!
Principals Awards
Shanaye NgWun Daniel Sangil Nina Stanimirovic
Emily Heald Victoria Carter Radj Domingo
Shaina Caballero Bella Sciarone Elaine Jung
Caitlin Brocas Kristian Larsen Daina Fetuani
Trinity Vailima Gabriella Worsley Tebay Mills
Emma Brown Peter Kreutz
Dates to Note
Wed. 26 Aug. Folk Dancing Evening for Junior School
Thurs. 10 Sept. Class photos
Frid. 11 Sept. Sports photos
Frid. 18 Sept. Loud shirt day
Frid. 25 Sept. Term 3 ends
Mon. 12 Oct. Term 4 starts
Wed. 16 Dec. Term 4 ends
Daffodil Day: Friday 28 August
The Cancer Society's Daffodil Day is on Friday 28 August. Our school supports this worthy cause every year. Children are encouraged to bring a gold coin donation on Friday and in return they will receive a fabric daffodil to wear.
Scholastic Book Orders
Brochures went out today. Please have orders in by Thursday 3 September. Cheques to be made payable to Scholasatic N.Z.
Towels Wanted
Our cleaners are desperate for old towels for cleaning. Please drop at the office. Thanks.
Ice-block Mondays - 31 August and 7 September
We will be selling lemonade ice-blocks at lunchtime for $1.00 each to fundraise for middle school Animal Care workshops to be held in September.
Waitakere Bears Softball Club Inc. Registrations
Starling Park, Glen Road, Ranui from 2p.m. – 4p.m. on Sunday 23 August. Tee-Ball for ages 4-9, Junior & Senior Softball. All Tee-Ball games are played at Starling Park, Ranui. Birth certificate and fees required at registration. Family discounts for 3+ children
Year 6 Students Attending Henderson Intermediate 2010
Henderson Intermediate School has two overseas trips planned for 2010. One is to Samoa scheduled for the Term 1 break of 2010. The second is to Singapore in the Term 2 break. Estimated costs for Samoa would be approximately $1000.00 and for Singapore, approximately $2500.00. Both these trips will be action packed and would be an experience for your child to remember. Please register your interest by phoning the school on 838 8529 so you can attend the meetings with your child and also discuss fundraising.
Writing and Illustration Workshops for Children
Tickets available online at www.storylines.org.nzWriting workshops will be held at various locations from 12.30p.m. – 2p.m. Saturday 29 August and Illustration workshops from 2.30p.m. - 4p.m. on the same day. See the website to download a flyer.
Storylines Free Family Day
Aotea Centre, THE EDGE®, 10a.m.-3p.m., Sunday 30 August. Meet authors and illustrators, listen to stories, join in activities and enter competitions.
No Sweat Parenting
Join Pio for an evening of laughs, fun and choice ideas for raising our kids. Three locations from 7p.m. - 8.30p.m. at Ranui Baptist Church Hall, 464 Swanson Road, Ranui on Tuesday 1 September, Massey Rugby Club, Moire Park, 23 Granville Drive, Massey on Wednesday 2 September, or Hoani Waititi Marae, 451 West Coast Road, Glen Eden on Wednesday 9 September.
Help Light Up Starship
Every student has the chance to shine in this year’s Mercury Energy Stars for Starship competition. Decorate a star to brighten up Starship and help bring smiles to sick kids in hospital this Christmas. Great prizes to be won for the most spectacular designs. Register at www.mercury.co.nz/stars or call 0800 10 18 10 before Friday 23 October.
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