RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Forthcoming Events
August 4 - Calf Club Committee meeting, 7:30pm
August 6 - Teacher only day –Yr 9 and 10 classes
August 6 - Coca Cola Expo (Yr 11-13 students)
August 13 - Get to Go Challenge
August 14 - School Cross country
August 17 - Mobile dental clinic in school
August 19 - P.T.A meeting- Staffroom
August 21 - Year 7/8 Basketball (Franklin Zone competition)
August 31 - Last day for payment of NZQA fees
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Kia ora tatou
Dear Parents
Teacher only day - August 6
On August 6, all the teachers of classes from Year 9 to 13 will be attending training days relating to the new curriculum. At the same time, we will be taking all the senior (Yr 11+) students to the Careers Expo in Greenlane.
Because of this, there will be no classes for students in Years 9 and 10 that day.
For students from Year 1 to 8, there will be classes as normal and the buses will run as normal.
For students from Years 11 to 13, the bus to Greenlane will leave school at 9 am and arrive back by 3pm.
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.
Music Festival
We are seeking names of interested students to form a choir for the Franklin Music Festival which will be held in November this year. Students themselves have been asked, but parents may wish to suggest names to us too. We are seeking students from Years 5 through to Year 8. The first mass rehearsal will be on Wednesday August 5.
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.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Shannon Loo for modelling in the Mask Section, at the NZ Body Art Awards 2009 on Saturday night (see photos). Shannon modelled a mask, cape and body painting for her mum, Jan Maree, and although they didn’t win they were called to the stage for a special commendation from the judges. Shannon had two late night rehearsals, plus all day Saturday getting painted followed by two full shows at 4pm and 7.30pm. She was the youngest model there, and may even be seen on the Erin Simpson show. They are already planning next years entry!
Also congratulations to Gavin Binnie and Wetere Pompey, who have been selected in the Counties under 45kg Development squad. If selected in the final team the boys will play a round of games against North Harbour and Auckland under 45kg teams.
Community Garden Project update
To keep you informed and following on from previous newsletters, I can tell you that the timber for the raised bed gardens has arrived, and work has started on constructing these beds,. Next in line will be a garden shed and a set of 4 picnic tables. The gardening planning has started in earnest with work on a sustainability project being undertaken by Year 8 students Their first aim is to produce a 12 month planting and growing calendar.
I would like to invite your support in our garden project. If you have any spare garden implements, we could make good use of them. We are after forks, spades, trowels, hoes, rakes, wheelbarrows and watering cans. We would also like to be able to source top soil, ready to go compost, seed trays, seeds and seedlings and any fruit trees. Any donations in this area would be appreciated and help us to make the limited funds we have go further. As we get this project stared, we welcome visitors to the school to check on our progress.
Soccer Fixture
Below are the draws for 5 August:
Boys at Onewhero.
Girls season has finished with their last game on July 29.
Canteen Weekly Special
The special for the week to Thurs 6 August is calzone - cost $3.00.
Greenie Awards
The following students gained a lunch voucher from Monday’s assembly draw:
Gaby Cowley (Yr 7 Room 12)
Renata Sawyer (Yr 6 Room 8)
Calf Club
Calves for sale: friesan bulls, friesan x jersey bulls and heifers, 4 days old. Have had roto-vaccine from $20 each. Phone Rita 232 8942.
Please note: all bull calves must be castrated within a month of birth. NO bull calves will be allowed at Calf Club.
Could all Group Day trophies please be returned to school by August 24. They need to be collected for taking to the next venue.
Year 7/8 Camp
Could any parent willing to help with fundraising for the camp please meet Mrs Redmond in Room 13 (her classroom) at 3pm on Monday 3 August.
Soccer Fees
Could all fees for the soccer teams please be paid by the end of next week. The fee is set at $35 per player and is to cover transport costs for the teams.
Stories From Room One
On the 20th of July we had the opening of the offices. I Liked the opening because there were lots of people.
Kayla
Yesterday I liked the ribbon because it was blue and sparkly and beautiful.
Raeleene
I liked the pretty new offices. Mr Fenton has a flash new office.
Renae
On the 20th of July I saw the fantastic offices.
Kirby
When we went in the new staffroom it smelt nice. I liked the new staffroom because it was new and clean.
Ollie
Greg Fenton
Principal
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Community Notices
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
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