RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Forthcoming Events
June 11 - Franklin Speech Contest (Yr 7/8)
June 17 - PTA meeting 7:30pm (new staffroom)
June 19 - School Photos (Teams, classes and families)
July 3 - End of Term 2. (3:00pm)
July 20 - Beginning of Term 3, (8:50am)
July 20 - Official opening of the Administration Block (10am)
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Kia ora tatou
Dear Parents
Health issues
With the current renewed attention on the ‘flu, and the probability of accelerated spread to this country of the H1N1 virus, it is appropriate to remind all parents of the precautions that are necessary and to reinforce the messages we are giving students at school.
The key messages are these:
• washing hands frequently is important
• when sneezing or coughing, cover the mouth and nose
• avoid coughing or sneezing onto others
• stay home if the coughing is persistent.
In addition, and especially with the approaching holidays in mind, if you are travelling (especially to and from Australia) and the children are displaying any ‘flu-like symptoms at all, then voluntary isolation is important. At this time, a gram of precaution will be worth a tonne of prevention. Keeping everyone safe is our priority.
Looking ahead, there are predictions that NZ will be affected to a greater extent as we move through the winter period. As a school, we are prime site for the spread of the virus and will keep parents informed of any measures we take in order to keep our students and staff safe. We ask that parents also take a responsible approach to keeping students safe and limiting the effect of this virus.
We are in an evolving situation and if conditions in NZ change, the Government may request that parents keep students at home if they have returned from affected areas overseas even if they do not show any symptoms. If this happens, parents will receive advice from the Ministry of Health through public communications channels.
Situation vacant
There is a position available for a teacher aide here at the school. The position is part time but will cover five days of the week. Applications in writing to the Principal, stating strengths and experience.
Updating your contact details
From time to time, family and parent contact details change. If this has happened to you recently (any time this year) please ensure that the school is informed so that we can be assured that our records are as up-to-date as possible. This is vitally important in light of the message above and in case we need to get hold of you.
Career Education Years 11 – 13
As part of our Career Education programme we are running some sessions with industry speakers for our senior students over the next few weeks. We are very lucky to have some great local talent and people who are prepared to give up some of their time to come and talk to our students.
Please feel free to come along and listen in to any of these sessions if you would like to. I would also encourage you to have discussions with your children after each session. Each Friday at 12.20pm we will be having 2 speakers come and talk. The dates and industries are:
Friday 12 June – Sheep and Beef farming/A&E Nursing
Friday 19 June – Mr Motorcycles/Tourism and Travel
Friday 26 June – Police/Army
Friday 3 July – Navy/Dairy farming/Hairdressing
If you have any queries or would like more info please contact Tessa Ritchie – Careers Advisor.
Soccer Fixture
Below are the draws for 17 June:
Boys
vs Wesley at Wesley
Girls
vs Pukekohe 1 at Onewhero
Canteen Weekly Special
The special for next week Mon 8th to Thurs 11th June is Chicken Burritos Cost $3.00.
Forty Hour Famine
Just like to remind everyone that the sponsorship money must be collected and returned to school by the end of June. Thank you to those who have already completed this process.
Schools Motocross Championship
Recently we reported that we had been represented in this championship by a team of enthusiastic young people as a first for this school.
The official results are now out and our team was placed 4th out of a field of 117 teams, with a combined score of 416. The winning team scored 467.
Our team consisted of Neil Edgecumbe, Jayden Turnwald and Tony Botica. Lee Carpenter and Leo Allely formed a second team which finished down the field.
PTA meeting
The next meeting for the PTA committee will be on Wednesday 17 June at 7:30pm. The venue will be the new staffroom.
Greenie Awards
The following students gained a lunch voucher from Monday’s assembly draw:
Chelsea Appleton (Yr 2, R4)
Cassandra Jobin (Yr 7, R12)
Junior Soccer Tournament
The tournament due to be played on Wednesday this week has been postponed until Wednesday 17 June 1-3pm. If this day is wet the tournament will be cancelled.
Please bring a water bottle and some warm clothes.
School Polar Fleece
Has anybody accidently picked up a size 10 school polar fleece with the name Paige van Vught written in side with black vivid pen. If so can you please bring to the school office. Thank you.
Greg Fenton
Principal
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Community Notices
Experienced Nanny
Experienced Nanny available to look after your children in my own home. Reasonable rates. Phone Rachel 2328543 or 0211369361
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