Camp week is 15th to 19th February. Rooms 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10 go on Monday to Wednesday. Rooms 2, 4, 6, 11 & 12 go Wednesday to Friday.
We need parent helpers for both camps. Parents/caregivers are very welcome to come out for a day (9.00am to 4.00pm) or stay longer. (There is a charge for an overnight stay)
If you can help please complete the form your child would have brought home, or let us know of your availability by phone (939 9872) or email swis@paradise.net.nz
GIRL GUIDES
New unit starting in 2010.
For girls 9.5yrs to 13.5 yrs.
From 8th Feb. 6.30pm—8.00pm Scout Hall, Dover St, Island Bay
Come along any Monday, or contact Kathryn Marsh, District Co-ordinator, for more details on 04 8025049 islandbay@guides.wellington.net.nz
NEW STAFF
Welcome to the following new teaching staff;
Mrs. Melody Holmes, Room 4
Mr. Neil Reese, Room 5
Miss Stacey Kokaua-Balfour, Room 8
Quote of the Week
“Our first teacher is our own heart.”
Cheyenne Indian proverb
Principal’s Comment
Linda Jones, an American education expert, has statedthat when parents are meaningfully involved in their children’s education, children achieve at a higher level and have more positive attitudes towards school.
She suggested strategies for parents to enhance their child’s progress.
Talk with your child about daily events and take time to listen to what your child tells you. Conversation promotes learning.
Read aloud to your child every day if possible—and encourage your child to read to you. This promotes reading from infants up. Take your child to the library and get them their own library card.
Take your child to new and different places such as museums, historical sites and nature centres. Talk about what you see.
Supervise television viewing. Choose good programmes and set time limits. Talk about the programmes they watch.
Be generous in showing affection and express interest in everyday activities and accomplishments of your child.
Establish a regular time and place for home-study, and encourage and praise completion.
Encourage good health practices by making sure your child gets regular, nutritious meals, plenty of exercise and sleep, and has regular medical check-ups.
You can instil self-confidence by encouraging your child to believe in his or her self-worth and abilities.
Monitor how your child spends their time outside school. Limit video games and television. Encourage reading, hobbies and other worthwhile activities.
Make sure your child attends school regularly and punctually. Show an interest in what is being learned at school and let them know that you believe education is important.
Be a role model for your child. Children imitate what they see their parents doing.
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MONEY!
I know that this time of year is very expensive for parents. If you are having difficulty paying for all the things your child needs at this time, please contact me. Together we can plan to make payments throughout the year.
Even if you think you could never pay for things such as camp, don’t give up! I would hate to see children miss out on important learning opportunities because of a lack of money.
Together we may find a solution.
Mike Debney
Empty Computer Cartridges
Don’t throw them away!
Send them to school with your child. We will collect them and can raise $4 for each one, any size. Remember your empty ones at work as well. Ask friends and family to collect for you.
Let’s see how many we can get!!
CONTACTING TEACHERS
Staff have a briefing meeting each morning from 8.15 a.m.
Following this they are required to be in their classrooms.
Parents who wish to contact teachers, please ring either before 8.15 a.m., 11.00 a.m.—11.40 a.m. or 1.10p.m.—1.35p.m. With phones now in classrooms, staff may also be contacted 8.30—8.55a.m. through the office.
You may also call any time and leave a message for the teacher to contact you.
Island Bay Girls Brigade
Join now for a balanced, exciting, learning based programme with crafts, games, music, camps and outings.
WEDNESDAYS 3.30 to 5.30pm for 5 to 8 year olds.
MONDAYS 6.30 to 8.30pm for 9 year olds to teens.
Contact: Brenda Watkin Ph 934-9293 or 021 137 8062 or watkin@paradise.net.nz or Dorothy Ashton 970-5912
MATES TOGETHER
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It’s good to catch up and make new friends on the first day of school.
Available 2010 Dates
09 FebMeet the Teacher Evening
15 - 19 FebCamp week
01 MarFest Arts—Inside Out @ 7pm
03 MarFest Arts—Sutra @ 8pm
04 MarFest Arts—Echoa @ 1pm
08 MarFest Arts—Happy as Larry @ 7.30pm
10 MarJapanese group arrives
School Athletic Sports
15 MarFest Arts—The Tragic Life of Cheeseboy
Goal setting interviews
16 MarGoal setting interviews
23 MarInter-Intermediate Athletics
25 MarPostponement II Athletics
01 AprLast day, Term One
19 AprFirst day, Term Two
30 AprSchool photos
03 MayLucky Phewa—Zulu Celebration @ 9.30am.
19 MayInter-Intermediate Sevens
21 MayPostponement II Sevens
25 MayICAS Computer Exam
27 MayStage Challenge
27 MayStage Challenge
Gardasil 1 (Year 8 girls)
02 JuneInter-Intermediate Cross-Country
04 JunePostponement IICross-Country
07 JuneQueens Birthday
09 JuneICAS Science Exam
22 JuneICAS Writing Exam
02 JulyLast day, Term Two
19 JulyFirst day, Term Three
26 JulyMona Williams—Tales with a Difference
03 AugICAS English Exam
17 AugICAS Mathematics Exam
25 AugInter-Intermediate Netball
26 AugGardasil 2 (Year 8 Girls)
27 Aug Postponement II Netball
06 SeptSki Trip week
Inter-Intermediate Football (boys)
07 SeptInter-Intermediate Football (girls)
08 SeptPostponement II Football (boys)
09 SeptPostponement II Football (girls)
15 SeptWaterman’s Rugby Tournament
16 SeptPostponement Rugby
24 SeptLast day, Term Three
11 OctFirst day, Term Four
22 OctTeacher In-service day
25 OctLabour Day
26 OctLife Education caravan arrives
03 NovInter-Intermediate Touch Tournament
05 NovPostponement II Touch tournament
11 NovInter-Intermediate Swimming
19 NovBoostrix vaccinations
24 NovInter-Intermediate Softball
26 NovPostponement II Softball
06 DecGardasil 3 (Year 8 girls)
13 DecPicnic Day
15 DecPrizegiving 1pm.
Year 8 Social
School year ends
LUNCH ORDERS
Begin on Monday 8th February
These may be ordered in the foyer before school (8.30—8.55 a.m.) and are delivered to classrooms just before lunchtime.
Monday to Thursday
Hot Dogs$2.00
Pizza$2.00
Sausage Roll$1.20
Apple Pie (sm)$1.40
Volcano$2.00
Potato Top Pie(sm)$1.40
Moosies$1.20
Juicies$1.00
Friday Only
Subway6 inch$6.00(Vege option)$5.50
Footlong$9.00(Vege option)$8.00
CANTEEN MENU
The canteen is open at morning interval and sells a range of snack food, not suitable alone for lunch.
Calci Yum milk$1.50
Keri Kids Juice
$2.00
Juicies$1.00
Moosies
$1.20
CCs$1.50
Healthplus chips
$1.50
Grainwaves$1.50
Cookies$0.80 or two for $1.50
BE SUNSMART!
It was very pleasing to see a number of children making a positive personal health decision by wearing hats or caps when out in the sun. We actively encourage all children to wear hats during the summer terms and sunscreen is available to all students to put on.
Robyn Cantlon, the public Health Nurse, will be reinforcing the Sunsmart message with a lesson in each class before camp.
URGENTLY NEEDED
Families willing to host international students who may attend our schoolthis year. At this stage we particularly need host families for a group of Japanese students who will be coming March 10th. until March 22nd.
Appropriate payment will be made for this challenging but rewarding experience.
Interested parents, please leave your name and contact details at the school office.
