Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
Art Intensive was a very successful event for our students last week. With help from parents, visiting artists and friends of the school every student produced quality art. A big thank you to parent helpers, many who stayed all week.
Tomorrow, Friday 20 August, the school will be open to the community from 2.30 - 7p.m. when you can view the exhibition. School will still finish at 3p.m. The school hall and school foyer will house works from local artists for purchase. The art done by the children will be around the school. There will be refreshments and other products for sale. Take this time to walk through the school to note the building upgrade and changes. The profit gained from all sales will help cover the costs of the art week expenses.
Cultural Concert
Over 300 members of our school community attended the fantastic concert here at school on Friday 6 August. The items performed were of a high quality and a huge thank you must go to not only the teachers, but the parents who also helped with the cultural displays.
The feedback from a number of parents was very positive and even my mother, who has attended school concerts in the area over the last 60 years, was still talking about it three days later.
Junior School Folk Dancing
Folk dancing evening is to be held on the morning and evening of Wednesday 1 September at 9.30a.m. and 6.30p.m. Tickets are $2.00 and available from your junior child’s teacher.
Our Vege Patch & McCains
This area of the school is very popular with students and they often share some of their produce with me. ‘McCains, You have done it again’, are running a promotion to support schools and their vegetable gardens. Any barcodes from the McCains packets can be sent to the Principal’s office.
Car Park Safety
A number of parents are still worried about the car park madness at the beginning and end of the school day. Please be patient at these times as we do fear there is going to be a serious accident. If your children are older, do feel you can come and collect them at 3.10p.m. when the area is less busy.
There is a no right hand turn sign at the top of the car park to make the area safe as the traffic queues up at the crossing. Can I please encourage you to show some consideration at these busy peak times at school?
Car Park Volunteers
If you would be willing to volunteer to monitor parents parking in the drop off zone between 8.15 - 9a.m. or 2.30 - 3.10p.m., email jo-anny@westernheights.school.nz or see Jo-Ann Yukich at the office.
Dates to Note
Frid. 20 Aug.: Art exhibition 2.30 - 7p.m. School finishes 3p.m.
Mon. 30 August: Teacher only day
Wed. 1 Sept.: Junior Folk Dancing Evening
Wed. 8 Sept.: School Netball Prizegiving
Thurs. 9 Sept.: Class Photos (and Netball Photos at 3p.m.)
Thurs. 23 Sept.: Wheels Day
Frid. 24 Sept.: Term 3 ends at 3p.m.
Mon. 11 Oct.: Term 4 starts
Thurs. 16 Dec. Term 4 ends at 12.30p.m.
Wed. 2 Feb. School starts 2011
Lunch Orders
If ordering school lunches at the bakery, parents need to fill in a book, which will be held there, every time they order as we have had a large amount of missing lunches when ordered straight from the bakery and not through school.
Principal Awards
Maui Rawiri Jayden Karup Ethan Reupena
Hyrum Butters Ciaan Selfe Nicole Sutton
Owen Manhood Nicol Biharyova Hannah Bjerga
Taupua Tila Louie Liu Devon Long
Ravi Singh Anthony Woolford Shanae Ahlo
Bailey Alexander Poppy Gilson Sylvia Wieczorek
Sheldon Marquis Connor Harrison Callum McNeill
Karl Heinemann Ryan Buckett Stuart McNeill
Brayden Strong Kaiyu Fifita-Ebina Cody Knight
Sarah Vailima
School Photos
Class photos, individual and family portraits will be taken on Thursday 9 September. Family portraits for siblings outside of school will be taken on Friday 10 September between 9 - 11a.m. Team photos will be taken on Friday also. If you wish to have a family photo taken, envelopes for ordering will need to be picked up from the school office. Envelopes for class and individual photo orders will go out next Monday.
Lost Property
Please check lost property urgently as we will be donating any items in there in the next week or two. Please name children’s clothing, so we are able to get it back to the child.
Towels Required
If you have any old towels, our cleaners would greatly appreciate them. Please drop at office. Thanks
Western Heights Netball
On Sunday 1 August, Western Heights Pumas competed at the Netball Manurewa tournament.This was the team’s first tournament and they represented the school with pride. We had many comments about our uniforms, the girls and the exceptional quality of the umpiring.Despite the weather, the girls had a great day and gained valuable netball experience. We played 5 games, winning 2 and losing 3 but managing to come third in our Yr5/6 grade due to gaining points for being within 5 goals in two games. Thanks to our wonderful parents and supporters; Mackenzie James, our umpire for giving up her Sunday and to the team – a great bunch of girls!!
Art Week Exhibition and Graham Dodd
As part of art week and the exhibition, we have available from Graham Dodd DVD sets, ‘How to Draw Really Well’ at $79/set, Art Card Sets at $12/set and unframed Graham Braddock prints for $50. These will be available at the exhibition this Friday.
Storylines Festival Free Family Day
Aotea Centre, Sunday 22 August from 10a.m. - 3p.m. Book signings, readings, face painting and meet N.Z. authors. See www.storylines.org.nz.
Cup Cake Day for the SPCA
Monday 30 August. Grab your favourite cupcake recipe, bake a tonne of scrumptious cupcakes and raise money for your local SPCA. See www.spcacupcakeday.co.nz for details of competitions and to register to become a Cupcake Cook.
Henderson High School Enrolment Week
23 - 26 August, 10a.m. to 5p.m. Please join us to meet our new Principal, Mr Mike Purcell, and hear about the exciting developments at Henderson High School.
More Sports For Children!
4FUN has set up Before and After School Care which will be run out of the Trusts Stadium. From 30 August, we will pick up and drop children off to and from school and while in our care, if their athletics or team training is due, we will take them and pick up and return to our care upon completion. For a brochure: http://4fun.co.nz/media/Brochure.pdf
ATTENTION PARENTS
Dyslexia Screening & Free Assessments
Kip McGrath Henderson is offering free assessments in Maths and English to students Y1 onwards so we can set up an afterschool study programme to fit their needs. We are also offering Dyslexia screening for Y1–10. This is a comprehensive and very accurate test that takes about 2 hours and is being offered for $50. For information phone Jo or Shelly on 836 9061.
THERE IS NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
DON’T FORGET WORLD VISION COLLECTION
