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Newsletters February 3rd, 2010
MEET THE TEACHERS & CAMP INFORMATION MEETING Tuesday 9th February 7.00 p.m. School Hall Everyone very welcome
PARENT HELP NEEDED FOR CAMPS 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 stated that 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.
............ 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 ***image6:center*** It’s good to catch up and make new friends on the first day of school.
Available 2010 Dates 09 Feb Meet the Teacher Evening 15 - 19 Feb Camp week 01 Mar Fest Arts—Inside Out @ 7pm 03 Mar Fest Arts—Sutra @ 8pm 04 Mar Fest Arts—Echoa @ 1pm 08 Mar Fest Arts—Happy as Larry @ 7.30pm 10 Mar Japanese group arrives School Athletic Sports 15 Mar Fest Arts—The Tragic Life of Cheeseboy Goal setting interviews 16 Mar Goal setting interviews 23 Mar Inter-Intermediate Athletics 25 Mar Postponement II Athletics 01 Apr Last day, Term One
19 Apr First day, Term Two 30 Apr School photos 03 May Lucky Phewa—Zulu Celebration @ 9.30am. 19 May Inter-Intermediate Sevens 21 May Postponement II Sevens 25 May ICAS Computer Exam 27 May Stage Challenge 27 May Stage Challenge Gardasil 1 (Year 8 girls) 02 June Inter-Intermediate Cross-Country 04 June Postponement IICross-Country 07 June Queens Birthday 09 June ICAS Science Exam 22 June ICAS Writing Exam 02 July Last day, Term Two
19 July First day, Term Three 26 July Mona Williams—Tales with a Difference 03 Aug ICAS English Exam 17 Aug ICAS Mathematics Exam 25 Aug Inter-Intermediate Netball 26 Aug Gardasil 2 (Year 8 Girls) 27 Aug Postponement II Netball 06 Sept Ski Trip week Inter-Intermediate Football (boys) 07 Sept Inter-Intermediate Football (girls) 08 Sept Postponement II Football (boys) 09 Sept Postponement II Football (girls) 15 Sept Waterman’s Rugby Tournament 16 Sept Postponement Rugby 24 Sept Last day, Term Three
11 Oct First day, Term Four 22 Oct Teacher In-service day 25 Oct Labour Day 26 Oct Life Education caravan arrives 03 Nov Inter-Intermediate Touch Tournament 05 Nov Postponement II Touch tournament 11 Nov Inter-Intermediate Swimming 19 Nov Boostrix vaccinations 24 Nov Inter-Intermediate Softball 26 Nov Postponement II Softball 06 Dec Gardasil 3 (Year 8 girls) 13 Dec Picnic Day 15 Dec Prizegiving 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 Subway 6 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 $2.00Juicies $1.00 Moosies $1.20CCs $1.50 Healthplus chips $1.50Grainwaves $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 school this 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.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONTACT Lynn McBain (Chair) 027 241 4082 Eryl Jones 383 6235 Lindsay Daysh 027 261 5840 Barry White 021 477 663 Michael Priest 934 4738
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