RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862 Email: office@onewhero.school.nz Number 29 17 September 2009 Forthcoming Events September 21 - Winter Sports Prize assembly September 21 - Choir Festival practice September 23 - Calf Club demonstration September 24 - Arts and Culture Night - 7pm September 25 - Last day for Calf Club entries September 25 - Last day for Term 3 (3:00pm) September 25 - Blue Light Disco 5:30pm for up to 8 yrs of age; 7:30-9:00pm 9-13 yr (info at the office) October 10 - School Ball October 12 - First day for Term 4 (8:50am) October 15 - Calf Club Day October 21 - An Evening with Lynda Hallinan November 8 - Trail Ride 9:30am in the Wairamarama area Kia ora tatou Dear Parents Welcome home We welcome back into the school Alyssa Bruce, who has recently completed a voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand. Alyssa enjoyed great weather and had a wonderful time. She will share her experiences with us in assembly shortly. Assembly Next week, on Monday morning at 8:50am, we will be having a Winter Sports Presentation assembly. This will be attended by one or two of the current Steelers team. Parents are more than welcome. Onewhero School Ball We are holding a school ball on Saturday October 10, from 7:30pm to 11:00pm All students from Year 10 to 13 are welcome and ex-students under 20 years of age are also invited. Entry is by ticket only and tickets are now on sale from $35 per person. Contact Jasmine, Ayla or Tasha at school. Calf Club Entry forms for this year’s Calf Club event must be in to the office by Friday 25 September. Please collect a form from the office. A separate entry form is required for each animal entered. The Calf Club event is on Thursday October 15, starting at 2pm. The Calf Club committee has been delighted with the response from our sponsors. These will be featured in the newsletters and on the website. Please support these businesses in return for their support for us. A demonstration of leading will be held on Wednesday 23 at 1pm especially for those new to Calf Club. All are welcome. Found Part of a necklace has been found in the Hall after the funeral last Friday. Claimants may call in or phone the office. An Evening with Lynda Hallinan The Editor of NZ Gardener (and ex-student) is coming here for a night of irreverence and inspiration, sharing with local gardeners and those interested her knowledge and expertise. Tickets are just $15 and are available from the school office. Help us celebrate spring with wine and nibbles, raffles, spot prizes and gardening giveaways. Wednesday 21 October, 2009, starting at 7:00pm Arts and Culture Night Remember next week sees the first and only presentation of our school’s Arts and Culture Night. Students and teachers have been working hard to ensure their only performance is a good one. Among the amazing entertainment on display are two short plays. “Duet for Bear and Dog” explores the relationship that develops between a pampered pet dog and a bear that it has chased up a tree. The second play “Rasta in the Rata’s” includes students from years Four through to Eight. Written by Mr Jordan, this play reveals what happens when a team of loggers on a work for the dole scheme, discover a tree in the New Zealand forest that looks like Bob Marley. The night also features performances of two original songs. Room 12 will perform their class’s song “We Won’t Forget”. while “The Dreamiest Boy” is a mini rock opera by an as yet unnamed super group. Among the dance items are performances by the funky dance crew Redi Q Lus and students from Rm 8, 12 and 13. Rm 5 also contribute an item as does our school choir. The evening will also include the winners of our school speech contest earlier this year. The Arts and Culture Night will take place on Thursday the 24th of Sept at 7pm in the school hall. Entry is by gold coin donation. Canteen Weekly Special The special for the week to Thurs 24th September is Hamburgers - cost $3.00 Due to time frames the canteen is now unable to heat food that is not sold directly from our school canteen as of Mon 21st Sept. Onewhero Area School Netball Club Congratulations to the Onewhero Devils team for winning their grade seven final on Saturday at Pukekohe netball centre. Thank you to everyone who came along to show their support, what a fantastic game! Please return all uniforms washed and in named bags to Mrs Spicer. Bible In School Next Tuesday will be the last day of the regular Bible in School sessions for this year. We would like to thank the Bible in School’s teachers and their co-ordinator for the work they have done over the last two terms. Community Garden Update We have been given free 16m3 of free growing medium. However, it is at Karaka (where a front end loader is ready to go!) and we need a truck to be able to move it to the school gardens. Can anyone help us please? Wairamarama Trail Ride This PTA sponsored event is due to take place on Sunday November 8. Keep this date free - more details later. PTA Spring fundraiser Seedling punnets are needed for PTA spring fundraiser as soon as possible. If you can help, please send to Room 3 in the mornings. Sports Co-ordinator 10 hrs pw We are wanting to appoint a sports co-ordinator for 2010. This person will continue to build and enhance sporting opportunities for those students attending Onewhero Area School. Are you: • Great working in a team. • Excellent at planning and follow up. • A skilled communicator who is capable of building effective relationships. • Enthusiastic about the development of sport … then we would like to hear from you. Applications close Oct 30th to the Principal, Onewhero Area School, R.D.2 Tuakau. Ph 2328866 Greg Fenton Principal Community Notices House-keeper available You work hard, you don’t need to spend your weekend cleaning your house too. Give me a call – only two spots left, be quick. Ph 232 8843. Pukekohe Athletics Club Registration nights September 17- Pukekohe Junior Rugby Clubrooms at Colin Lawrie Fields 4.30-6pm Coaching Available September 24-Bayer Growers Stadium 4.30-6pm Coaching Available Hi I’m Sheila - a beautiful, quiet, large and friendly Friesian house cow in need of a boyfriend. (Any breed as I’m not particular, just lonely). My place or yours, mum is happy to pay grazing. If you are able to help please phone mum (Viv) on 236 8778. Thanks. Meeting-Franklin ASD Inc When: Monday 21/9/2009 10.30am – 12pm Where: Franklin “The Centre” (Library Building-Pukekohe), Douglas Wright Room Parent support meeting with guest speaker on future planning for children with Autism and Aspergers. Come along to a great morning of positive discussion and connection with other parents. You’ll leave this meeting armed with a bundle of new, helpful strategies for parenting your child with autism and planning for the future. New parents are always welcome (Professionals may attend by prior arrangement) Guest speaker – Andrea Ford ( Children’s Autism Foundation)