Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
The students enjoyed taking part in the Henderson Cluster sports day last week. Our pupils always get very complimentary comments from other schools about their polite, positive attitude. They were also competitive and did well. This is the Western Heights way in action.
Building Report
Furniture is arriving and we hope to be in the new administration building next week. The very smart copper downpipes lasted only a week and are now funding someone’s personal needs. We did warn the architects but to no avail, and as a detail they did look good. The builders are replacing the stolen copper with something else less valuable.
Safety Outside The School Gate And At The Shops
I have been fielding some community complaints about the parking in the shopping area before and after school. We haven’t had a café, chemist and doctor up at the shops before, so the parking seems to be at a premium at times.
Could you please not park in front of the end shops, as those spaces are needed for patients and some times emergency vehicles. Your support in this matter would be appreciated by the doctor’s patients and staff. If your children are older, do feel free to come and collect them at 3.15p.m. so the 3 o’clock rush is less intense.
Enviro Group
A wee 6 year old boy asked me where I was going on Friday and after my response of ‘a meeting’ he said he goes to meetings now as he is on the enviro team.
Last week, Dana shared the book ‘George Saves the World by Lunchtime’ by Jo Readman and Ley Honor Roberts. This is a good book to promote reducing the use of resources such as power, petrol and paper.
The group is putting the weed mat down in the garden area next week.
Principals Awards
Chynna Corrigan Bailey Stuart Peter Chen
Marissa Oliver-Holtom
Soccer Successes
The Lynn Avon 10th grade soccer team won the Premier Division 1 League on Saturday having only been promoted into the league this year. Two of the members are from Western Heights: Cameron Brown and Cameron Spick.
Ranui Swanson 6th Grade soccer team, the Ranui Sharks, also won their league this season and were undefeated in doing so. Daniel Kellett is part of that team.
Dates to Note
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
School Photographs
Class, individual and photos of siblings at the school will be taken on Thursday 10 September. Photos of siblings with family members from outside school will be taken on Friday along with sports photos. Order envelopes for class and individual photos will go out today and need to be returned by Wednesday 9 September. Order envelopes for sibling photos need to be picked up from the office.
Scholastic Book Orders
Late orders will be taken tomorrow morning. Cheques to be made payable to Scholastic N.Z.
Ice-block Mondays - 7, 14 and 21 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.
Chocolate Sales
School councillors will be selling chocolate outside the staffroom on Fridays from 2.45p.m. - 3.15p.m. for $2.50 a bar.
Netball Prizegiving
Friday 4 September from 6 - 8p.m. in the school hall. All players to attend in uniform please. Please bring a plate if you wish to stay for supper.
Netball Photos
Thursday 10 September, 3pm. Fees have already been collected for these photos in your subs. Remember to wear full uniform including white socks and sneakers.
Towels Wanted
Our cleaners are desperate for old towels for cleaning. Please leave at the office. Thanks.
Waitakere City Athletics Club Summer Registrations
8, 15, 22 & 23 September from 5p.m. on the lower floor of the Trust Stadium. Fun night/registration on 13 & 14 October. Club competition starts Tuesday 20 October for 4, 5, 6 year olds at 4.45p.m., 7 - 11 year olds at 5.45p.m. Contact Nora Curtis on 818 8922.
Salsa Dancing
Come and feel the Latin rhythm at Henderson Intermediate School dance studio. Wednesday nights from 7p.m .-8p.m. Contact Heeni on 027 434 1988 or 416 9288.
Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club - Junior Cricket
New Zealand Cricket approved cricket programmes will be offered this summer at Ken Maunder Park, Binsted Road, New Lynn. They are fun based programmes that act as an introduction to cricket. Registration Days: Saturday 12 & 19 September, and Sunday 20 September 10a.m. - 2p.m. Enquiries to: Ross Hick (021)355-138. Info online at: www.snlcc.org.nz
Beauty Treatments
My name is Sue. I will gain my International Beautician Diploma in mid September. I provide a full range of treatments in a professional environment in my home; waxing, facials, manicures etc, at reasonable prices. Facials from $35, Manicure from $20, ½ leg wax $20. I work evenings and alternative weekends. Phone 8367400 or 027453369 to book.
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