Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
This is the last week of the term and tomorrow we finish for a holiday break of two weeks. Easter and ANZAC are in the holidays this year and we start back here at school on Monday 2 May.
Over term one children were assessed using a range of tools, reading running records, writing samples, numeracy tests including basic facts.
This is all part of ‘teaching as inquiry’, teachers actions promoting student learning: Teacher Speak: Effective Pedagogy.
Teachers use the data to establish what the children know and what they need to learn next.
At the parent/teacher/student interviews you were given feed back about the learning and some suggestions on how you can help your child at home.
At Western Heights the support at home does improve our learning outcomes, especially the home reading and basic facts learning. We are very proud of the results when the data is analysed.
School Enrolment ZonePresently the Board of Trustees are reviewing the school enrolment zone. Information of this will be on the website and you will be informed on the completion of the review. If you have any concerns or questions please contact the Principal.
Visitor Protocol
If visiting the school between 9a.m. and 2.30p.m., any parent, caregiver or visitor must go to the school office and report in.
Parent/teacher/student Interviews
It was pleasing to see so many parents and caregivers at school for the interviews last week. The partnership between the home and school is so important for enhancing teaching and learning.
If you were unable to attend, please contact the office or Pat Hutton to make a time to come.
Drink Can Tabs
Room 9 is collecting tabs from cans for a charity that supports families who have children who need Dialysis. Do send any can tabs you collect to room 9.
Lost Property
If you are passing by and think your child has left any clothing at school over the term do check out the box on the hall deck.
Term one finishes on Friday 15 April at 3p.m.
We return Monday 2 May.
There will be NO sausage sizzle tomorrow.
Principal Awards
Daniel McCleary Bunta Yoshimizu Andrew Noakes
Alyssa Beckwith Shamil Ali Shanaye Ng Wun
Batool Zehra Jaimee Anisi Victoria Seng
Ron Sangil Hayden Campbell Connor Anderson
Cole Samuels Kereama Findlay Michael Dawson
Jordyn Wallace Tamara Thomas Aimee Brown
Ben Walker Kendrah Sutherland Aaron Booth
Caitlin Posa Water Liava’a
Daniel received the ice cream treat voucher from the Video and Coffee shop.
Entertainment Book Orders - $65.00
Entertainment books will go home to everyone on Tuesday 10 May.
Dates to Note
Mon. 2 May: School starts for Term 2
Wed. 1 June: Junior classes to Airport
Frid. 3 June: Junior classes to Airport
Mon. 6 June: Queen’s Birthday. School closed.
Tues. 7 June: Junior classes to Airport
Thurs. 30 June: Junior show - matinee and evening
Thurs. 7 July: Junior 100 day party
Frid. 15 July: School finishes for Term 2
Auckland Regional Dental Service
Services are provided free to all pre-school, primary and intermediate school children. For details of the nearest school dental clinic open during the holiday period please call 0800 TALK TEETH or 0800 825 583. A list of clinics currently open is also available on the website www.ards.co.nz.
The Kids Art Festival
Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Road, Henderson. Saturday 7 May, 10a.m. – 4p.m. FREE art workshops, performances and the local schools art exhibition. Visit www.ceac.org.nz ph 8384455 or email info@ceac.org.nz for more information.
Flip N’ Rip Holiday Camp
Come and have fun and learn Springboard and Platform diving at West Wave Aquatic Centre! April 18 – 21 from 9a.m. until noon. Holiday Camp registration on now! Contact Aurelie Gibson on 021 817 950 or coachfamily@xtra.co.nz for more information or to register.
Sticky Red Bee Kids Art Club
Learn to be expressive with art. Drawing, Painting, Clay and more. Win free sessions!. After school till 5p.m. at four venues. Afternoon tea and walking bus provided. $15 per session.stickyredbee@hotmail.com. Phone Kym 811 8882 or 0211525891.
House Cleaner Available
Desperate to have your house cleaned? Call Tracey on 837 1149 or 021 237 0924.
Wool Needed
If you are having a cleanout and would like to donate any type of wool for charity knitting, please deliver to Margaret Gray at the office. Thank you.
ATTENTION PARENTS!
Call Jo or Shelly at our Kip McGrath Education Centre Henderson on 836 9061 to book your Free Assessment. Give your child a great start in Maths and English for Term 2 - 2011: Term 2 weekly tuition from May 2nd 2011, and our School Holiday Programme 26, 27, 28 April with popcorn & cool drinks. Check us out at www.kipmcgrath.co.nz
DON’T FORGET WORLD VISION COLLECTION
NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY
