Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
The time has come again for the community to look at the revised school charter which at present is in draft.
This document contains our school mission statement, aims and values and it also describes Western Heights Primary’s special character.
This year, we have added the two main learning targets that are audited at the end of the year in our annual accounts.
Our numeracy target is set from an ongoing cohort of children’s results who we have been tracking closely for several years.
The literacy target is set from a group of junior children who we have now selected also for a longitudinal study.
Setting and tracking these targets makes for a good action research project that we can measure learning and also our school designed programmes and their effectiveness.
The results drive our strategic planning and the professional development programme and resource management are planned from such results.
Do go onto our website and look at the Charter and feel free to make any comments. Any families without the internet just request a copy of the draft Charter from the school office.
Vandalism
If you are in the school, or walking past, and see vandals at work could you please take a photo if you have a camera or phone on you and forward it to the school. It would be much appreciated.
Krypton Factor
Our two teams were well supported by a huge group of family and friends at their Krypton Factor competition held at Oratia School last Sunday. Our B team came third over all, with both teams scoring well in general knowledge and the New Zealand map activities. See photos from the day on our school website.
Principal’s Awards
Gabrielle Bates Bianca Worsley Noah Makaea
Keisha Harrison Preston Karatau Jenna Rota
Uele Uele Eselesa Tafusi Tony Shao
Jessica MacRae Sonam Shankar Daniel Kellett
Samantha Harris Aimee Brown Archisha Sami
Anthony Woolford Emma Brown Ben Hall
Taupua Tila Kieran Sullivan Tyler Inglis
Scholastic Book Club
Orders close today. Late orders will be taken tomorrow morning. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic N.Z.
Dates to Note
Tues. 23 March: Interschool Softball field day
Mon. 22 March: World Water Day
Frid. 26 March: Senior School Disco
Tues. 30 March: Senior Basic Facts Competition
Thurs. 1 April: End of Term. School finishes at 3pm.
Frid. 2 April: Good Friday
Mon. 19 April: Term 2 starts
Congratulations
These students have been elected to be school councilrepresentatives:
Rm 20- Shinah Ulutui, Ryan Whitefield
Rm 21- Teniah Ah Lo, Scott Gilson
Rm 22- Aunoa Uele, Whetu Stirling
Rm 23- Mitchell Fox, Jessie Flynn
Rm 24- Whitney Adler, Sean Mullany
Rm 25- Cameron Brown, Victoria Liutai
Entertainment Books
Flyers have gone out about the 2010/2011 Book. Pre-purchases before 19 March will entitle you to a bonus sheet of vouchers. Ask at the office or return flyer. Books cost $65.00.
Lost Pink Princess Schoolbag
Found in the street two weeks ago. Please see the office.
Board Of Trustees
Nominations close for the Board at noon on Friday 23 April. Forms need to be returned to Margaret Gray, Returning Officer, at the office.
Year Six Parents - Henderson Intermediate BOT
If your child will be attending Henderson Intermediate School for 2011 you may be eligible to vote in their Board of Trustee elections being held this year. If you wish to be added to the electoral roll, please contact Joanne or Debbie on 8388529 or email admin@hendersonint.school.nz
Open Evening at St. Dominic’s College
Wednesday 24 March between 6.30p.m. - 9p.m. Opportunity for students to view the college for enrolment for 2011.
Liston College Gala - Saturday 20 March from 2p.m.
Sturges West Community House Open Day - 58 Summerland Drive
Sat 20 March from 12 noon. Free bouncy castle, face painting, sausage sizzle. Learning Centre open. Phone 837 1938 for inquiries.
Auckland Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk
Tahaki Reserve, 250 Mt Eden Road, Mt. Eden on Sunday 21 March. Registration open 9.00a.m. This is a 3.5 km walk followed by a carnival. $25 for a family of 4, additional children $5, under 5’s free. Further info. call Christel van Baalen on 636 0351.
Ranui Swanson FC Football Holiday Programme
Monday 12 – Thursday 15 April at Royal Reserve, Beauchamp Drive, Massey. For all ages. Phone Shelley on 027 4834 284 or see www.doublehmanagement.co.nz
Bookfair Fundraiser - Neighbourhood Support Waitakere.
Waiatarua Community Hall, 911 West Coast Road, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March, 9a.m. - 3p.m.
Children’s Art Classes at Corban Estate Arts Centre
For children 5 - 14 years. Easter holiday programme and Term 2 art classes. See www.ceac.org.nz or phone 838 4455.
Stardome Holiday Sessions
Come and see Big, our planetarium show that takes an imaginative look at the size and scale of our universe. April 6 - 9, 12 - 16. Light-hearted storytelling style, clay-animated characters and musical score. Create a galaxy to take home, and ‘out-of-this-world’ fun art. Book early on 624 1246.
Bubble Dome Holiday Workshops
3D Animation and Games Design, Architecture, Movie Making, Science, Inventions & Technology, Fashion Design & Photography. For 6 - 17 year olds. Phone 622 0670 or see www.bubbledome.co.nz
ESOL Tutor
For children aged 8 - 13 years. Homework assistance, reading, writing, grammar and speaking. $25/hr. Phone Kathleen on 838 8562.
Waitakere Artists Open Studio Weekend - 27 & 28 March
See http://www.waitakere.govt.nz/ArtCul/ae/index.asp#openstudio
Auckland Waitakere Roller Sports Club
Learn to skate at Liston College Gym. Thursdays 5.30 - 6.15p.m. For info. call Leanne on 021 793 9953 or visit www.westiesonwheels.com
ATTENTION PARENTS
After school Tuition. Available here at school. Free assessment by qualified teachers. Maths, English, Reading, Spelling, Dyslexia screening. Call Amanda or Shelly on 836 9061. www.kipmcgrath.co.nz
DON’T FORGET SAUSAGE SIZZLE & WORLD VISION COLLECTION TOMORROW
