RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Forthcoming Events
July 28 - Car wash 1:30pm
July 30 - Parent Interviews 3:40pm +
August 4 - Calf Club Committee meeting
August 6 - Teacher only day - Yr 9 and 10 classes
August 6 - Coca Cola Expo (Yr 11-13 students)
August 17 - Mobile dental clinic in school
August 19 - P.T.A meeting- Staffroom
August 31 - Last day for payment of NZQA fees
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Kia ora tatou
Dear Parents
On Monday this week, we were very pleased to welcome a large number of visitors (former staff members, parents and members of the community) to the school, all of whom came to help us officially open the newly refurbished Administration block. As the weather was unsettled, we conducted the main event in the Hall, but the Mayor Mark Ball, accompanied by Joe Lorimer (youngest student in the school) and Alyssa Bruce (Head Student) led the way to the building and cut the ribbon to sanction the use of the building.
As a result, all the building is now in use. Access for parents and visitors is now through the new main door, which opens into the large foyer area. When you visit, please note the two magnificent pieces of art work, one by Jan Vodanovich commemorating Waata Kukutai’s contribution to the area and one by Naina Sariman-Henderson, showing the Vivian Falls, a local landmark.
 
 
Phone system
Now that we are in the new admin area, the phone system has been reconfigures to suit the new arrangements. Phone access is as follows:
Office 232 8866
Executive Officer ext 701
Principal ext 702
Judy Pryor ext 703
Alan Rowe ext 704
Darren Mann ext 705
Library ext 706
Tessa Ritchie (Gateway) ext 725
Staffroom ext 731
Staffing
As the new term starts, we welcome new members to our staff room. Mrs Vicky Jones is our new Canteen Manager. Vicky has already spent a short time with us and we are delighted to confirm this appointment. Mrs Wendy Carlson is back as a teacher aide for Term 3 and Mr Josh McDonald has been appointed as a teacher in Room 6 (Year 4). Mrs Brenda McLean moves from part time to full time, starting a new New Entrant class in Room 3.
Coming Events
The following list is an indication to parents of the events of the term as we know them at this point in time.
August 3 Geography Field Trip
August 5 Music Festival rehearsal
August 6 teacher only day (senior school)
August 12 seminar for Yr 11-13 students
August 12 parent meeting (Yr 11-13)
August 15 Sausage sizzle at Warehouse
August 19 School cross country
August 19 PTA meeting (7:30pm)
August 25 Franklin Cross country
September 4 Social (Yr 5-13)
September 7 Geography Field Trip
September 17 Arts and Culture night
September 21 Music Festival rehearsal
October 15 Calf Club
October 29 Group Day
November 10 and 11 Music Festival
More details of these events will be published closer to the time.
Updating information
Could all parents please ensure that the contact information we hold here is accurate and up to date. We have already had some instances this week when we have tried to contact parents only to find that numbers have changed or have been discontinued.
A call to the office, or a quick visit would be really useful.
Examination Fees
The fees for the external examinations for students in Years 11, 12 and 13 will be due soon. The fee this year is $75 per student and will need to be paid to the school by the end of August. A separate letter will be sent out shortly.
Music festival
We are seeking names of interested student to form a choir for the Franklin Music Festival which will be held in November this year. Students themselves have been asked. We are seeking students from Years 5 through to Year 8.
Parent Interviews
On Thursday 30 July, we will be hosting the mid year parent interview sessions for 2009. 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.
Calf Club
With the winter comes the start of the Calf Club season. I would like to remind all students and parents that animals (calves, lambs and goats) which are going to be entered into this year’s Calf Cub competition, must be born on or after the 1 July 2009. Animals born earlier than 1 July are not eligible for the competition.
A meeting of the Calf Club committee will be held on Tuesday 4 August, in the staffroom at 7:30pm. This will be to begin the organisation for this year’s Calf Club event.
Art requests
As Calf Club approaches, so does the time when we are making a variety of items ready for the display. To that end, we would like to be able to source supplies of the following:
• Ceramic tiles - left overs, broken bits anything that we can use for mosaic patterns
• Corks
• Magazines
• Long cardboard rolls from gladwrap and similar
• Chocolate wrappers (with or without the chocolate)
• Wire, (florist, No 8, bendy wire- all sorts!)
Items for this collection will be received at the office.
Toys
We have noticed an increasing number of toys being brought from home. I would like to remind all parents that if a child brings a toy to school, teachers will not take any responsibility for such items that are lost or go missing.
Soccer Fixture
Below are the draws for 29 July:
Boys vs Pukekohe at Onewhero
Girls vs Play off to be advised
Canteen Weekly Special
The special for the week to Thurs 30 July is Macaroni Cost $3.00
Carwash
When: Tuesday 28 July, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Venue: School car park
Cost: $5.00 per car
Tickets are available at the office or at Room 12 and funds are to go towards the camp at the end of the year.
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
Pukekohe Netball
Pukekohe Netball run 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
Takeaway food
Takeaway food is available at the Onewhero Rugby Club Tuesday evenings 6-9pm
Burgers/Hotdogs/Fish/Chips/Toasties
The Modern School of Music
Piano and keyboard lessons will be continuing at school every Wednesday. $14/lesson for 20 minutes duration. Ph Jacquie 233 4017/ 027 348 1227. Enquiries are welcome.
Golf-Kids play free!!!
1 adult = 1 free child (8-14years)
18 holes $25; 9 holes $15; Midweek green fee applies.
Onewhero members with a child – no charge. For bookings phone 09 233 4038
Pukekohe Youth Centre
Pukekohe Youth Centre are hosting courses this term as follows:
Positive Parenting: 8 week course from 21 July $50 per term.
Anger Management and Safe relationships for men. From 23 July, $60 per term.
Anger Management and Safe relationships for women. From 21 July, no charge.
Helping Children through separation. One evening seminar, each 4th Monday – 7-9:30pm $10
Back to Basics: home making and budgeting skills 3 weeks course or 6 weeks course.
More information – contact Pukekohe Youth Centre Ph 238 5125 or email PYC
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