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Friday 5th March 2010
Dear Parents
A NEW ARRIVAL
A big welcome to Abigail Hurley (4.4 pounds) who arrived a little early for her parents. Of course this meant that Megan had to finish her teaching career with us a bit ahead of schedule and is now on long term leave to look after their little one. We will certainly miss Megan and the great contribution she has made to our staff and school as whole. Hopefully when she decides to resume teaching – she picks us first.
ROOM 2 TEACHER
The Board of Trustees has advertised for a teacher for our Year 7/8 class in Room 2, to take over from the start of Term 2. We thank Maxine Bremner for filling in the position for the first term and look forward to her working in other important roles in our school until the end of Term 3.
ELECTIONS
This year we have the triennial elections for the five (5) parent representatives on the school Board of Trustees. The election date is the 7th of May but before then we need all of you to consider either standing yourself or nominating someone else for election and carrying on the excellent role that the past Awhitu District School boards have done. Mrs Suzy Kirkaldy is our school?s Returning Officer and shortly she will be sending home nomination forms for each of our parents/caregivers to put forward the names of people that they think would be keen in helping to govern our school. So let?s start thinking ?BOT Elections 2010?.
CARETAKER
Another welcome back is to Mr Wigley who is feeling much better now and back at work taking care of our school. Thanks to Tinker Brown for all the great work he has done around the school in Pete?s absence.
EASTER SERVICE
The Awhitu Women?s Fellowship will once again be holding an Easter Service for our children at the Matakawau Hall on Wednesday 31st at 11.00am. If for some reason you do not want your child to participate in this service, please contact Eric at school and he will make alternative arrangements for these students.
SMOKEFREE POLICY
Each year the BOT is required to review its Smokefree policy. This year we have added a section reminding parents to refrain from smoking in their vehicles when transporting children on school outings. An amended copy of the policy is attached to this newsletter.
BUS MESSAGES
A reminder to parents to send a note or ring the school office (09)2351005 for any bus change after school.
PTA AGM is on Monday 8th March in the School Staffroom at 7.30pm. All welcome to come along, join in, get involved - see what our fantastic group of PTA parents and helpers do for our school.
EASTER AUCTION SATURDAY 3RD APRIL
Our Easter Auction is fast approaching so clear out your cupboards, bookshelf, sheds, garage, we will take anything you consider to be junk or no longer want.
GOOD FRIDAY is the day collector?s call, so have your items stacked and ready for pick up.
Householders will be contacted by a ?collector? in their area to pickup on Good Friday or before if required.
Contact persons are Bill Smith (09) 2351008 or Brian Hamilton (09) 2355598.
If you are able to help with this MAJOR FUNDRAISER that would be really appreciated by the PTA.
Attached is a PTA notice asking for help. Please fill in and return it to the school office.
Registration and Viewing from 8am. Auction starts 9.30am. Art Auction Starts 12noon.
SCHOOL LIBRARY
Our Librarian Susan Bridge would appreciate your help to cover new books for our Library. Susan is here every Wednesday so if you have a morning or afternoon spare that you would be able to help let the office know or just turn up to the Library on Wednesdays and Susan will set you to work on covering books.
SCHOOL BANKING
Thank you to those children who are banking through ASB School Banking. If new parents to the school are interested in starting an ASB Account for your child/children, please let us know at the school office. Starter packs available at office.
AWHITU RURAL FIRE FORCE
Awhitu Rural Fire Force are celebrating National Children?s Day ?Praise and Encouragement? happening on Sunday 7th March at the ?Station? from 10-12. This morning promises to be fun for all ages. Join us for a FREE morning at the Fire Station, celebrating our Peninsula Children. Organised by Firefighter Oswald and Senior Firefighter Bull.
GIFTED AND TALENTED – ACHIEVING POTENTIAL SEMINARS
3 DAY SEMINAR – April 7th / 8th / 9th from 9am-3pm daily. VENUE: Selwyn College, Kohimarama, Auckland.
Age range: Juniors 8-12 yrs. Seniors 12-15yrs. COST $259. Register at: www.holidayseminars.co.nz
NETSKILLS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Waiuku Netball Centre - 15th & 16th April 2010, 9am-3pm. Cost: $100 Registrations close 7 April 2010. Download Registration Form: www.netballcm.org.nz or email: devofficer@netballcm.org.nz Enquiries to Tania Heap – Head Coach
09-1991806 or 027 6009709.
EXPLORING PARENTING
Starting shortly / Cost: No charge. Course Facilitator: Eva Dimmendaal. To enrol please call Waiuku Family Support on
(09) 235 9099 Numbers will be limited. In a relaxed group situation, using presentations, role plays and sharing, we will explore and test out - Knowledge and practical tools to develop the best possible relationship with your child
What to say, how to say it, why AND ways to set limits, provide guidance, manage responsibilities and difficulties of daily life with a child while at the same time communicating safety, fun, joy and love to that child.
SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2010
Waiuku Junior Football Club is now registering for school football, ages 5,6,7 year old male or female players welcome, ( if you turn 8 this year you need to be enrolled at club level). Come and give the small sided football games a go, it is a positive, fun game allowing the children many opportunities to touch the ball, shoot at goal, and freedom of position on the field. It is for any skill level and easy to understand. We aim to start early May (term 2), games will be held at same venue and time each Saturday (TBA). Fees $25.00 per player for the season.
I would like a co-ordinator from each school who can organise the teams, communicate with coaches and myself. I also need help with the running of games on a Saturday morning if you can help in any way please give me a call.
Registration forms available in school office. Payment is to be handed in to school office with form no later than 26 March.
Dreana Abernethy 2359874
LOCAL ART COURSES
If you haven't already heard, Awhitu has a new community event happening each month called ?Tastes Creative?. Tastes Creative is a consortium of local artists that will be offering a "taste" of their talent in the form of basic art classes. The classes are held at Orua Bay Art Barn on Saturday mornings for 4 hours and will include a light shared tapas style meal.
Email lizlasorsa@gmail.com. Courses offered are:-
27th February - Basic Felt Making taught by two local instructors - Liz LaSorsa and Virginia Christensen.
20th March - Mixed Medium Painting taught by local resident and artist Cogent Rutherfurd.
10th April - Intro to Mosaics taught by local teacher/artist and resident Anne Egan.
15th May - Organic Eco-Dying taught by two local instructors - Liz LaSorsa and Virginia Christensen.
THE MAUKU 10KM & 5KM RUN AND WALK
Sunday 21st March – 10km walk starts 8.15am. 5km 8.30am 10km Run 8.45am 5km Run 9am.
Merit prizes / Spot prizes / Fun Prizes. Scenic course going past the Glenbrook Vintage Railway.
IMPORTANT DATES
MARCH
Mon 8thPTA AGM 7.00pm
Tues 9thManual Training Y7/8 View Road School
Wed 10thGroup Day Swimming Camps (Waiuku Schools) Y5-8 Waiuku Pool
Frid12th Photolife Studios Visit – Individual / Family Portraits
Tues 16th Zone Swimming Championships (Franklin Schools) Y7-8 Pukekohe Pool
Thurs 18th Zone Swimming Championships (Franklin Schools) Y6 & below Pukekohe Pool
Frid 19th TFS Potting Day 8.30am
Wed 24thManual Training Y7/8 View Road School
Fri 26th KIDS ASSEMBLY in the Library at 1.30pm
Tues 30thKiwi Cricket Fun Day in Waiuku Y3-8
Wed 31st EASTER SERVICE at Matakawau Hall 11am
APRIL
Thurs 1stEnd of Term 1
Frid 2ndAuction Organisation Day
Sat 3rdAUCTION DAY