Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
Building Update
The main administration area is now almost closed in and looking so good and befitting your community. The school has been ‘undercode’ for many years and hopefully the new building will put us in the 21st century with some future proofing as I can’t see another project like this being done for the next 20 years.
To save money, we have a central garden area so that all drainage and a manhole is exposed, which meant a good deal of capping of drains was not required. The end result will be something that reflects the Waitakere bush green image, ‘economy that produces some style’.
We have had times when we have been without some services such as power and water, but we have always put the children’s health and safety first. All classrooms have hand sanitizer and all toilet areas have soap. We are very lucky here at school that we do not have contract cleaners who just come in at the end of day. We have two staff on site all day to keep the toilet areas and school generally clean. At this time of the year it can be challenging but they do an amazing job. Door handles and other high contact areas are wiped daily.
Not having a son, I am not sure about how we teach the wee boys to use the toilets correctly. Maybe you could give us some help with this when they are at home.
Conference
Mrs Pat Hutton and I have been very fortunate to be attending a conference in Kuala Lumpur this week. It is part of a contract that we have in partnership with St Dominic’s and Holy Cross.The school will be managed by Jo-Ann Yukich and other senior staff while we are away. One of the factors that contributes to the success of Western Heights is that we do relate and see our school in an international setting.
Principal Awards
Abby Brooker Nikita Jones Jason Lin Chloe Pickering Abbey Binns
Jack Peach Tamara Thomas Pearl Ion-Robinson
Jayden McCartney Jocemada Maka Lucy Liu Aaron Tse
Jessica Bong Alyesha Schuster Emma Gray Matthew Robertson
Vera Sangil Ethan Reupena Alaina Granger Joseph Farrelly
Fergus Perry Nathen Kay Dylan Ford Merieni Kapeteni-Polataivao
Dates to Note
Thurs. 25 June: Parent/Teacher Interviews. School closes 12.30p.m.
Friday 26 June: Whole School Disco
Friday 3 July: Term 2 ends.
Scholastic Book Club
Book Club orders close today. Late orders will be accepted tomorrow morning. Cheques to be made out to Scholastic N.Z.
Parent/Teacher Interviews - Thursday 25 June
School closes at 12.30p.m. tomorrow, Thursday 25 June. Afterschool care will be available. Please arrange with Liz on 836 0553. or 027 603 5046.
Auckland Regional Dental Service - Holiday Period
For details of the nearest School Dental Clinic open during the holidays call 0800 433 6825.
Stardome School Holiday Sessions
“ROCKETS” are you ready for launch? Come along to the Stardome these holidays as we head for space! You will see what it takes to become an astronaut, what dangers you will face on your journey in our dome show - “Astronaut”. After the show, make your very own model rocket and then watch our team launch our famous water and air powered rockets. Have you got the right stuff? Book now, phone 624 1246 or visit www.stardome.org.nz
Dates: 6 - 10 July and 13 - 17 July
Times: 10.00a.m. - 11.30a.m. and 1p.m. - 2.30p.m.
$10.00 Children and $7.00 Adult
Basketball Camp (U11 – U17 year olds)
Times: 9a.m. – 11a.m. for Development or 12p.m. – 3p.m. for Elite each day. Cost: 1st Child $50.00, 2nd Child $40.00
Venue: Trust Stadium – Central Park Drive, Henderson
Dates: 14 – 15 July. Register by 10 July.
Contact Norman Fong on 966 3109 or Mobile: 021 023 60591 or e-mail: aikho@bwc.org.nz
Waitakere Gymnastics
Places are available for children of all ages to learn and have fun in our recreation gym classes. Contact us on 827 5394.
Sticky Red Bee Kids Art Club
Drawing, painting, clay and more. After school till 5p.m. on Wednesdays or Fridays at Sturges Community House, Summerland Drive. $90 courses and $30 short course. Book now for Term 3. Phone Kym on 811 8882 or 021 1525 891.
Bollywood Dance Lessons
Friday evenings at West Wave. Phone Ratika on 021 0252 6542 or Preeya on 021 101 5035.
Head Lice Solutions
Nit-Enz natural solutions are safe, effective and very affordable. Certified organic shampoo, 225ml for $15.00, Head Lice Repellent Hair Gel, 200ml for $10.00 and Head Lice Repellent Hair Spray 165ml for $10.00 Nit-Enz product range is available from participating Pak n Save, New World and 4 Square stores. Phone 232 6656 or see www.nit-enz.com.
Support Our Fundraising
Go to www.yourfastshop.co.nz and browse over 85 online stores. All shopping helps raise funds for our school. Save money and time by shopping online.
YMCA School Holiday Programmes
For children aged 5 - 15. CYFS and WIN subsidies available. See www.nzymca.com or phone 833 8100.
Incredible Science Festival - Monday 6 July
Held at the University of Auckland from 9.30a.m. - 3.30p.m. Free event includes shows, interactive activities, displays and demonstrations aimed at primary and intermediate children. Programme details available on www.incrediblescience.co.nz
DON’T FORGET WORLD VISION COLLECTION AND
SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE ON FRIDAY 3 JULY
