Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
It was with extreme sadness that we all attended Mr Tony Scott’s funeral last week. Thank you to those parents who have emailed or sent cards expressing your condolences. We had emails from ex-teachers, Mr Vulu in Tuvalu and Mrs Du Plooy in Perth, along with flowers from a number of local schools. The generous koha from the school community was appreciated by the family. It was lovely to see a huge group of ex pupils at the special assembly on Friday, when a commemorative tree was planted. It is so nice to see many children over the last few days have placed flowers beside it. Friday was Mrs Greig’s last day as a fulltime teacher. She is now on maternity leave for a year. Mrs Morrison-Raju (Mrs MR) is in Jane’s room until the end of the year. Mr Baker has been on paternity leave and is back today.
Car Park Safety
We are appreciating the help of our new car park parent volunteer, Mr Lakin, who is helping keep the Car park area safe for children. He is out there because of the parents complaints that have been received over the last few months.
Henderson Sports Cluster
The winter cluster sports day is enjoyed by a huge group of children but unfortunately, due to closed sports grounds, the day had to be cancelled. We are hoping to arrange some interschool sports exchanges to make up for the cancellation.
Teacher Only Day
The staff spent Monday at school having a workshop on the National Standards including the new reporting to parents’ requirements.
We have had many of the staff involved in previous professional development National Standards workshops over the last year and as we have a very rigorist and comprehensive assessment and evaluation programme already, we are looking very closely at the Ministry requirements as we don’t want to, as the saying goes, ‘throw the baby out with the bath water.’
We are planning a parent information evening early next year where we can discuss the changes we will be trialling in 2011.
Measles and Chicken Pox
Please be aware that these infectious diseases are at school just now. As we have a wee pupil recovering from cancer, it is important that the school is notified straight away if your child has signs of the above and should be kept away from school.
Dates to Note
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
Principal Awards
Trinity Vailima Olivia Day Ikeylia Cowan
Victor Anderson Caitlin Posa Raniera Hetaraka
Imogen Everett Angelina Kuttan Dan-Bi Lee
Batool Zehra Jessica Roberts Nathaniel Williamson
Nicol Biharyova Amelia Perry Sophie Francis
Sherman Liang Ben Walker Hero Ly
Caleb Richardson Brandon Martinez-Sutton
Scholastic Book Orders
These went out last week. Orders close tomorrow. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic New Zealand.
Daffodil Day
Thank you for your support. $477 was raised.
School Photos
Order envelopes have gone out. If you have not received one, please ask at the office. It would be greatly appreciated if you could return orders by Wednesday 8 September at the latest. 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.
Department of Labour Survey
The Department of Labour would like to find out from people about their experiences and opinions of working flexibly and some aspects of their family arrangements.
They invite you to participate in their survey and express your opinion on these issues. This should take no more than 10 minutes.
Once the survey is completed, you can enter a draw for a share of $1000 worth of grocery vouchers. Answers will be kept confidential and anonymous. No individual person will be identified in any reports.
Registrations for Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club - Junior Cricket
Saturday 4 & 11 September 10a.m. - 2p.m. and Sunday 12 September 10a.m. -. 2p.m. at Ken Maunder Park, Binsted Road, New Lynn. Enquiries to Craig Fraser 021 0297 3277
Book Fair Fundraiser for Neighbourhood Support
15,000 second hand books at bargain prices! This is possibly the last Book Fair for some time so ALL books must be sold. Proceeds will be used to support groups in keeping their streets crime free and friendly places in which to live. Sat 18th and Sun 19th September, 9a.m. - 3p.m. at the Masonic Hall, Henderson (Cnr Gt North Rd & McLeod Rd).
For Sale - Liston College Uniform
All in good condition. Please call Tracy after 5.30p.m. on 832 7221.
Community Planting Day - Upper Opanuku Stream
Saturday 4 September from 10.30a.m. - 1p.m. at Howard Reserve, South Kensington Way. Live music, barbeque, entertainment.
Oratia Farmers’ Market
Come and celebrate spring with us on the Saturday 11 September. Live music on the lawn. Spring fresh products and produce. Kids spring hat competition (judged at 11a.m.) - create a wacky, colorful hat. At Artisan Wines, 99 Parrs Cross Road, Oratia. Market open every Saturday from 9a.m. - 12p.m.
Glen Eden Playhouse - The Enchanted Sleeping Beauty
October 2 - 9. With a cast of 44 children ranging from 7 to 18 (and no adults!), this is a fantastic family show with great musical numbers and a pantomime feel. Suitable for all ages. Tickets available through www.iticket.co.nz. For more information see http://playhouse.bizweb.co.nz/Site/Home.ashx
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.
DON’T FORGET SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
SAUSAGES $1.00, DRINKS $1.50
AND WORLD VISION COLLECTION
