RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Forthcoming Events
April 9 - (Thursday) Last day for Term One (3:00pm)
April 27 - First day for Term Two. (8:50am)
May 8 - Junior Social
May 9 - Car Boot Sale, 9am
June 6 - Spirit of New Zealand voyage
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Kia ora tatou
Dear Parents
Staffing
There is to be a change to our staffing for term 2. I am delighted to be able to welcome Miss Jenna-Eve Allen back to the staff after having spent some time overseas. Miss Allen will be taking over in Room 3 (Year 4/5) as Mrs Wilson is unable to continue with full time work.
Mrs Wilson will remain on staff as a part-time teacher working in the Junior School.
Coaching Clinic
Last week we had four students attend the Central North Island Area School’s Coaching Clinics. These were intensive training sessions leading to the possibility of students being selected for the Central North Island Teams to compete in a North Island Tournament in Kerikeri in July. I am delighted to be able to report that all students represented us well, and three are confirmed in CNIAS teams. They are Jasmine Clark, for netball, Bradley Vuglar for Volleyball for Rugby. The fourth student is Alyssa Bruce and the position of her sport, soccer, is still being debated.
Softball
Last week, the Years 5 and 6 students went to Pukekawa to represent us at softball. We had six teams, and all performed well. In addition, the senior students who went with them performed admirable services, managing the teams, and umpiring during the day.
Greenie Awards
The following students were successful in the Greeenie draw this week:
Alee Cowley (Rm5)
Stacey-Lee Tapaevalu (Yr 11)
Jackets
This week we have unveiled a jacket as an addition to the school uniform. The jacket comes in sizes,10 -12-14-16-small, med and large and is lined and shower-proof. It would form a suitable alternative to the polar fleece, or if preferred, an addition to it.
The cost of the jackets is $60 each, and they are available from the office next term.
Commitment
The theme at assembly this week was commitment. Students were told that if they signed up for a team or a job or an activity, they were expected to see that through. While at times there are circumstances that mean a commitment cannot be completed, the responsibility rests with the student to talk to their activity organiser or coach or person in charge.
Examples were given of a number of students who have recently made a commitment and have seen it through. The examples were of the students who attended the CNIAS coaching clinics, the lawn bowlers and the students who have started a commitment to sports teams in netball, soccer and rugby.
ANZAC
As ANZAC Day falls in the holidays, there will not be any commemoration here this year. However, we will be presented at the Tuakau service in the Town Hall on Saturday 25th April.
Car Boot Sale
As a fund raiser for the Student Council, there is to be a car boot sale held on the school grounds on Saturday 9 May, starting at 9:00am. See further information attached to this newsletter.
SONZ
Our first voyage this year on the Spirit of New Zealand is from 6th to 16th of June and the berth will be taken by Alyssa Bruce from Year 13.
NCEA Information
We have just received three copies of a DVD from NZQA which explains the detail of the NCEA qualification system. If anyone wishes to borrow one of these to view at your leisure, please call at the office and ask.
Swimming Pool
The Onewhero Area School Swimming Pool will close for the season on April 9th 2009. No use of the pool is permitted after this date.
Lawn Bowls
Last week, Alice Barry and Roseanne Andrews represented the school in a Lawn Bowls tournament at Pukekohe. Our involvement may well have been modest, with only two players (at least one other school sent a bus load of competitors) our girls worked well as a team and competed with the best of them.
Congratulations
The winner of the Kopapa Easter Raffle was ticket number 164, Kristi Spicer.
Wanted
Have you got fruit going to waste still hanging on the tree? Do you have an over-grown feijoa hedge or an aged apple orchard; do you ever feel guilty that so many of your lovely, juicy oranges go to waste? If so, contact Mr Mann at the school so that we can arrange to pick your excess fruit. In partnership with local growers, we want to provide free fruit to our students and local community members.
SADD
We are looking for students who are interested in becoming a part of a committee for SADD (Students Against Drink Driving). They will need to be students in years 11,12 and 13. They will be involved in finding out ways to get the message of SADD across. We have been asked to form this committee by the Franklin District Council Road Safety Co-ordinator. If you would like to be a part of the committee please either tell your form teacher or come to the next student council meeting.
Muffin Wars
Next term we are looking for the ultimate muffin recipe. The canteen will sell 2 mini muffins each week for $1 and you can vote for the muffin you like the best. See Louise at the canteen for more details and get baking these holidays!
Greg Fenton
Principal
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Community Notices
Budgeting Course
If you are finding it a struggle to juggle your household bills or you wish managing the family finances was simpler, help is here. More Money Less Stress is a free course over 6 two hour sessions delivered by an experienced Financial planner which aims to help you assess where you are financially, where you want to be and plan the most effective way of getting there. It will show you how to maximise your household resources, down size your debt in the fastest possible time, ensure you are not paying too much tax and create a simple, workable solution to managing your household finances. The course is held at Onewhero Area School on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm starting on April 28. To register or receive more information please ring Kathryn Burton on 233 4119.
To the Parents of Students aged 5 – 7 years
Re:-Immunisation Clinic, Pukekohe Hospital
During the school holidays the Pukekohe Public Health Nurses are holding an immunisation clinic at the Pukekohe Hospital.
This clinic is available to school children who require catch-up with their childhood immunisations.
The clinic is to be held on Friday 17th April between 9.00a.m. & 3.00p.m.
This is a drop in clinic – if you have any questions please phone the Public Health Nurses on 23 70 660.
Please bring your well child book if available.
WANNABE BEE-KEEPING
Do you have any bee-keeping gear that is gathering cobwebs in a drafty outhouse? I have bees, a hive and over-alls, but need a smoker, honey extractor, plus all manner of other bee-keeping equipment. If you can help me, please contact Mr Mann at the school.
House available to Rent
130 Parson Rd, Onewhero. 3 bedrooms, 2 lounges and 2 bathrooms. Phone Jo on 021 2666914
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