Kia ora parents, caregivers and friends of the school,
I am back at school, thank goodness, although not very mobile. The staff and children are giving me great support and I even have two children see that I have my lunch every day. The cast comes off early next term just before Terry and I fly off to a Principals’ conference in Canada. (All going well!)
The context of study this term was ‘Quest’ and over the last few weeks we have seen the culminating tasks that are done at the end of the unit of learning.The community and school enjoyed an amazing junior school show two weeks ago and on Tuesday rooms 15 and 18 had their election rally. I am always very impressed with the knowledge and performance skills that our young children produce and the convincing arguments and displays made voting very difficult. The rest of the middle school planned an outing, including emailing the appropriate persons, while room 11 had a quest that culminated in a role play and special party day for the character Winkle Poo. The diversity and creativity of the learning tasks involved resulted in an exciting term’s learning for all.
The senior school had their ‘Great Race’ yesterday and it was a very enjoyable experience for both children and parents. Looking at the end of term assessments, I can see that the home learning in reading and basic facts is having a very positive impact on these results. The children are very pleased with the gains they have made and are keen to share their success. We have reporting to parents and caregivers next term in week 9.
School Security
Having the gates closed is already making a difference in improving the school site. Vandalism is down which is making Mondays much easier for the ground staff, no breakages and no unpleasant messes to clean up.The site is locked during the day and all visitors must come through the school office. Thank you for supporting this initiative.
Principal Awards
Kayden Wells Nathen Kay Alexandra Martinez
Nina Stanimirovic Anna Hiew Samantha Harris
Shaye Coxon Caleb James
Kayden received the ice cream voucher from the Video and Coffee shop.
Dates to Note
Frid. 15 July: School finishes for Term 2 at 3p.m.
Mon. 1 August: Term 3 starts
Wed. 28 Sept.: Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences 1.30p.m. - 7.30p.m.
Thurs. 29 Sept.: Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences 1.30p.m. - 6.30p.m.
Frid. 7 October: Term 3 ends
Old Towels And Sheets Required
Please drop in at the office for our cleaners. Thanks
Sausage Sizzle Helpers
We urgently require volunteers for sausage sizzle once a term on a Friday from 11a.m. - 12.45p.m. Please see Julie at the office if you can help. Thanks.
Board of Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets on Wednesday 3 August in the staffroom at 7.30p.m. All welcome.
Kip McGrath Henderson - Education Grant
Kip McGrath Education Centre, Henderson, provides individual tuition in English and Maths, and has announced an education grant for one Western Heights Primary School student worth 80% of fees ($376). Parents would pay the balance of $94 for the 10 weeks’ tuition, and are invited to apply for this valuable opportunity by telephoning Jo or Shelly at Kip McGrath 836 9061.
Garage Sale
You are invited to come along to Sturges Road Kindergarten’s Annual Garage Sale on Saturday 6 August from 7.30a.m. – 12 noon. If you have any pre-loved clothing, shoes, bags, household items that you no longer need they would love to take them off your hands. Have a look over the holidays and drop anything off to the kindergarten from Monday August 1st – Friday August 5th. Please make sure that what you donate works, is clean and in good condition. Thanks for your support.
Glen Eden Intermediate School Open Evening
Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 August from 7p.m. - 9p.m. for prospective students and their parents.
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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 3, 2011. Term 3 weekly tuition from August 1st 2011 and our School Holiday Programme 26th, 27th, 28th July. Popcorn and drinks provided. Check us out at www.kipmcgrath.co.nz
DON’T FORGET WORLD VISION COLLECTION
NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
SCHOOL FINISHES AT 3P.M.
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY
