Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
I can’t believe another fortnight has arrived! This term is passing very quickly. As you may be aware, Western Heights Primary is a partnership school for the University of Auckland and we have Graduate students throughout the year. The children enjoy these teachers as much as their Associates and all gain benefits from each other. We have teachers here until the end of term.
Tuesday was a very colourful, if sleepy looking, day with the junior classes in their pyjamas. One brave teacher was seen at the café next door to the school having lunch! Who says you can’t have fun when you get older?
Thanks again to the children, parents and teachers who supported our basketball field day. Our children played hard with good sportsmanship. We are proud of them.
Cheers,
Pat Hutton
Dates to Note
Mon. 7 June: Queens Birthday. School closed
Tues. 8 June: MOTAT trip for middle school (four classes)
Wed. 9 June: MOTAT trip for middle school (three classes)
Thurs. 24 June: Parent/Teacher conferences. School closes 12.30p.m.
Frid. 25 June: Whole school disco
Frid. 2 July. Cultural Assembly 11a.m.
Frid. 2 July: Term 2 ends at 3p.m.
Mon. 19 July: Term 3 starts
Principal’s Awards
Zane Jenkinson Elly Kim Harry Hughes
Zayde Harford Quinton McCarthy Louie Liu
Ethan Cooper-Hoeflich Toni Wallace
Scholastic Book Orders
Orders close today. Late orders will be taken tomorrow. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic New Zealand
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday 24 June
The website to book parent/teacher conferences is now accessible. To book your conference time go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and use password ZXUJM. If you are unable to access the site, please contact Margaret at the school office on 836 1213 to book your time.
Please note: Mrs Hodder will be away on 24 June, so she has already sent out letters to her class to make their appointments for other days. See her, if you haven’t received one.
All Blacks Under Lights - Tonight
From 5.30p.m. at the Trusts Stadium. Come join us for the official floodlight opening, including an All Blacks public training session and signing followed by local athletic and rugby events.
Book Fundraiser for Lonely Miaow
Mrs Daroux, one of our teachers, is helping out with a book fair fundraiser for Lonely Miaow (a non-profit organization that deals with stray cats and kittens). If anyone has any old books they don’t want, please drop them in to the school office. She also does fostering for Lonely Miaow, so if you’re ever looking to adopt a kitten be sure to see her. Thanks.
School Car Park
There have been many complaints recently concerning picking up children after school. Could you please ensure you do not park on broken yellow lines. The drop off/pick up zone should only be used for that purpose - not to park and wait. It may be a good idea to stagger times, junior children first. Also don’t double park, as this stops the flow of traffic. The Staff car park is not to be used at any time during the day. It is distressing to staff and other parents to receive verbal abuse, when we are trying to keep our children safe. Thank you.
Calling All Local Artists
Western Heights School will be celebrating children and adult art by holding an Art Intensive followed by an Exhibition.
If there are any local artists that would like to display or sell their work, on Friday 20 August in our school hall, please contact Lisa Pasalic, email: lisap@westernheights.school.nz.
If anyone has any items that could be used to create the piece of art eg: paper, card, paint… the list is endless, please contact Lisa.
Chipmunks Before School Care Programme
We are calling for expressions of interest to run a Chipmunks Before School Care programme. We will ensure your child gets a great start to the morning, option to bring their breakfast and we will prepare it for them, and then we will drop them to designated schools between 8.30am - 8.50am. Operating hours 7am – 8.50am. For further information email chipmunkshenderson@xtra.co.nz or call us on 838 2033. CYF/OSCAR approved.
Tutor Available
Chemistry, Math, Science for NCEA, IB ,Cambridge and University Level. Available any time. 10+ years experience in teaching/tutoring. Specializing in tutoring students with English as a second language. Travel to Students homes/location of choice. Online and group tutorials also available. Exam prep, extension programs, special needs, learning difficulties, critical thinking, remedial. Contact Mr Sach Nand on 021 701 586 or edsolutionz@gmail.com.
Beauty and Body Therapies Specials for June only
Qualified Therapist – CIBTAC UK (Honours).Facial - $35.00 (Value $50.00)Back Massage - $35.00 (Value $50.00)Eye Trio - $20.00 (Value $35.00)Head & Shoulder Massage - $20.00 (Value $30.00)Foot & Lower Leg Massage - $20.00 (Value $35.00)Evening appointments available and limited day appointments. Contact Sue on 027 453 369, or 836 7400 or email 5bafes@clear.net.nz . Western Heights location.
July Holiday Tui Glen Camps
Horse Riding and Kiwi Farm Experience Camps include riding lessons, trekking, vaulting & jumping. Small groups to suit riders ability. Beginners to advanced riders. Camps run from between 3 & 7 days and are suitable for 8 to 17 years old. Family camps also available. We are OSCAR Approved!!! (WINZ Subsidy). Pickup available from Intercity Bus Stop, Kawerau, Whakatane and Rotorua Airports. Registrations now open for July Holidays. Phone 07 323 6457 or 027 232 5367 or email tuiglen@xtra.co.nz See www.tuiglen.net.nz
ATTENTION PARENTS
Wednesdays 3.30p.m. at Western Heights
Kip McGrath Education Centre
www.kipmcgrath.co.nz
Individual tuition by qualified teachersMathematics, Spelling, Reading, Comprehension, Dyslexia screening. Personal programme for each student.
Call for a FREE ASSESSMENT on 836 9061 or fill in the form available at the school office and bring to our centre at 2-4 Waipareira Ave, Henderson,
DON’T FORGET SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
AND WORLD VISION COLLECTION
