RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Forthcoming Events
June 26 - Reports posted (Years 7 to 13)
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)
July 22 - PTA meeting, 7:30pm
July 30 - Parent Interviews from 3:40pm +
August 6 - Teacher only day –Yr 9 to 13 classes
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Kia ora tatou
Dear Parents
With term holidays approaching and a number of families planning to travel, both overseas and around NZ, the school is aware of the threat posed by the swine flu epidemic, particularly the risk posed by travellers returning as potential carriers. At this stage, the Ministry of Health’s advice is that if staff and students are well and symptom free after returning from an affected area overseas they can return to school and do not need to remain at home for any period after arriving back in the country, or back to the home town/city. However, this may change in the coming weeks and families need to plan for this possibility. The risk is that if an infected student returns to school and is in contact with other students and staff for even a day, the whole school could be closed for a week. The school board asks you to carefully monitor your family’s health closely as you return from overseas, or your trip within New Zealand, and if there are even the slightest flu symptoms, do not send your son or daughter back to school until you have first telephoned to check with your doctor, or alternatively checked through the MOH Healthline 0800 611 116.
Canteen Manager Vacancy
Applications are called for the position of Canteen Manager at Onewhero Area School. The position is for 23 hours per week Monday to Friday.
A letter of application and contact details should be directed to the Principal. Applications close Wednesday 1st July 2009.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a NZ Police vetting procedure.
Parent Interviews
On Thursday 30 July, we will be hosting the mid year parent interview sessions for 2009. Please complete the form on the back of this newsletter and return it to school by Tuesday 21st July. In some cases, appointment times will be given to parents of Year 10, 11 and 12 students for whom an interview will be important. These may well have been included in with the reports. Please note that interviews:
· are for ten minutes each
· start at 3:40pm and go through until 7:00pm
· senior students are urged to attend with parents
· please indicate three time slots. The times from 3:40 and 4:30 are very popular. However, we cannot accommodate everyone then and therefore some have to be placed later.
Confirmation slips will be sent to you either Monday 27th or Tuesday 28th July.
Year 12 and 13 Students and Parents
The following MIT Experience Days are taking place in July and August:
Computing & Information Technology - Thursday 30 July
Tourism & Travel - Friday 31 July
Nursing - Tuesday 4 August
Communication & Marketing - Friday 7 August
Early Childhood - Monday 10 August
Nursing for Males - Thursday 13 August
Nursing for Maori - 18 or 19 August (tbc)
If you are interested in any of these days and would like to attend, then please contact Tessa Ritchie at School. These are limited number sessions and only students with a genuine interest should attend. Closing dates for registration are from the 23rd of July.
Onewhero Community Library
From Term 3 (20 July on) the library will be open to parents and the general Onewhero community. Perhaps you want books to read to your children or books to read for yourself.
The Library Catalogue can be searched on the Internet. Click on Library and follow the links to the catalogue.
The Library is open from 10am to 2 pm. However, books can be ordered via email.
If you are a parent, books can be issued and returned via your child’s school bag. Other members of the community will have to pop in. It is best probably to visit the library personally for registration.
Any questions don’t hesitate to contact Bruce Goodman, the Library Manager.
Soccer Fixture
Below are the draws for 1 July:
Boys
vs to be advised
Girls
vs James Cook at James Cook 1
Canteen Weekly Special
The special for next week Mon29 June to Thurs 2 July is homemade Mini Pizzas, 2 choices either Ham and Pineapple or Salami and Onion. No other combinations available. Cost $3.00
Forty Hour Famine
All famine money should be returned to the school within the next three days.
O.A.S. Netball Club
The club is DESPERATE for any netball uniforms that are still out there. If you have any or know of anyone who has could they PLEASE be returned to the school ASAP
Greg Fenton
Principal
Parent Interviews
We will try to accommodate your needs, but may not be able to please everybody.
I would like to attend the parent interviews on Thursday 30 July. I would prefer to come at the following times:
(Please circle the three half-hour slots that suit you best.) Please note – no staff tea break
3:40 to 4:00 pm
4:00 - 4:30 pm
4:30 - 5:00 pm
5:00 - 5:30 pm
5:30 - 6:00 pm
6:00 - 6:30 pm
6:30 - 7:00 pm
Student's Name:
Teacher's Name:
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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
Pukekohe Netball runs a FUN FERNS evening on Fridays for children aged between 5 and 7 years to learn basic skills. For more information please see the Franklin County News.
Private Tutor
I am available for private tutoring after school and during private study periods. Mr Fenton has indicated that this would be welcomed by the school.
I have an engineering degree from the University of Sheffield so my specialist areas are mathematics and physics. These are the subjects I can initially offer to senior school students.
For primary and middle school students I can offer English, mathematics and science.
I have home-schooled my children for short periods and I have taught English overseas.
Please feel free to call me for a discussion without obligation.
Bridget Dobbs
Telephone: 09 232 8250 or 021 235 1586
Email: Bridget
Young@Art Holiday Programme 6/7 or 9/10 July Age 6-12 years
Experienced Art & Craft Teacher. Lovely rural setting. Lots of interesting Projects. Holiday sessions from 10am – 2pm. Min 2 days. $26 per child per day. Also now enrolling for Term 3 afterschool art programme. Call Jenni on 09 2381981 for bookings and more details
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