School Swimming:
All blocks will participate in a school swimming programme at various times during the year. The S Block, M Block and New Entrant programmes will be held at the Tawa Pool and the J Block programme at Keith Spry Pool, Johnsonville. (Unfortunately the Tawa Pool was unable to cater for all our programmes this year).
Swimming is an important part of the Physical Education and Health Curriculum. The fact that the children are able to have a daily 30 minute programme, focussing on skills at their level, taken by qualified swimming instructors at a very reasonable price has been an important consideration in the school’s decision to continue on with the programme in its current form.
Home & School Association Fun Night:
Thankyou all for your support so far to ensure the fun night, Saturday 4 to 7pm, will be an occasion to remember. Don’t forget there is a postponement day – this Sunday 4 to 7pm – details on 2ZB after 12.00noon. See you all there!
Religious Education:
This programme, co-ordinated through the Churches Education Commission, is set to begin at school next Wednesday between 9.05 and 9.35am. Details of the programme.
Organisation, the right of parents to withdraw their children and the training of the personnel involved are set out as the attached sheet. The programme will run every Wednesday morning for the remainder of the year.
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Parent conferences will be held on the afternoons and evenings of Monday and Tuesday 4th & 5th of April. Details of the organisation for these conferences will be advised in a later newsletter.
Year 6 Camp Parent Meeting:
A reminder that the Year 6 Camp Parent Meeting will be held next Tuesday, 1st March at 7.00pm in Room 7.
New Entrant Reading Meeting:
A reminder that there will be a meeting in the staffroom next Tuesday 1st March at 2.15pm for parents of New Entrant children where you will have an opportunity to find out more about the New Entrant reading programme and how you can assist your children at home.
Home & School Association Parent Morning Tea:
The next H&SA Parent Morning Tea will be held next Wednesday, 2nd March at 9.00am in the staffroom – these morning teas are held on the first Wednesday of each month. It is a great chance to meet some other school parents – preschoolers welcome.
Congratulations:
- To Melissa Chu-Fong who won the Year One section of the NZ Post Christmas Card Competition. Her winning entry can be viewed on www.nzpost.co.nz. Along with a personal prize Melissa has won for the school an Apple iMac G5 computer – Thank you Melissa!
- To the members of the Year 3 and 4 ‘Rippa Rugby’ team who competed in a recent tournament and remained undefeated at the end! (Details on Events Page).
Key Dates:
26 Feb : Family Fun Night – 4.00-7.00pm (postponement Sunday 27 Feb) |
ey Dates - Term 1
Kind regards,
Arthur von Sturmer
PRINCIPAL
Community Notices: These notices are provided as a service to the community and do not reflect the policies and practices of the school.
Churton Park Community Association – AGM:
Wednesday 2nd March, 7.30pm in the School Hall. President’s Report, Annual Accounts and a strong line up of guest speakers. All welcome.
Churton Park Playground Upgrade:
The playground at Churton Park has been upgraded and the Community Association is planning an official opening this Sunday, 27th February at 2.00pm. There will be a Lolly Scramble for the children. We invite families to bring a picnic and enjoy the great outdoors before the opening.
Bougainville Schools:
The Rotary Club are collecting supplies to send a container to Bougainville (north of the Solomon Islands). They are desperate for anything, especially school supplies. When they receive pencils they cut them into three so more children can have one. If you are having a clean out or would like to donate new stationery items they would appreciate anything we can give. If you have any donations please deliver to Linley Leong in Room 14.
Lost Scooter:
Scooter lost in the school grounds. One orange wheel, one red wheel – named “Ben Roberts-Thomson”. If you know its whereabouts please phone Tania 477-2204.
For Sale:
Girls “Barbie” bike. 40cm wheel, trainer wheels included. $50. Phone Jude – 478-7460.
Northern United Junior Hockey:
Registrations for Junior grades will be taken on Saturday 5 March 1-3pm & Sunday 6 March 3-5pm, upstairs at McDonalds, Johnsonville. Experienced or beginner players from 4-5yrs and up. Competitive Saturday grades or beginners/development squad on Sunday afternoons. Contact Gavin 972-3609 or gn@paradise.net.nz for more information.
Plants Wanted:
Fruit trees, vegetable seeds, and barrels/large containers for vegetable garden at Rangimarie Montessori in Johnsonville. Phone 478-6071.
Violin Lessons:
Violin expert tuition available from experienced teacher and performer. All ages & levels. Phone Elizabeth Sneyd 232-1231 or 021-1369349 for more information.
Glenside Kennels:
Experienced staff to tend to your dog’s needs. For enquiries or bookings phone Michelle, Patrick or Irene on 232-2195.