RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862 Email: office@onewhero.school.nz Number 30 24 September 2009 Forthcoming Events September 24 - Arts and Culture night – starting at 7pm. Gold coin entry September 25 - Last day for Term 3 (3:00pm) September 25 - Last day for Calf Club entries 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 October 27 - Teacher only Day November 8 - Trail Ride 9:30am in the Wairamarama area Kia ora tatou Dear Parents Hats at school I would like to remind all parents that the wearing of hats will be compulsory for all students from Years 1 to 6 from the start of the next term. There are two styles of hat available through the school office. When purchasing a hat, it will be very important to have that hat named. Could parent please make sure that all hats are named at the time they are purchased, and that the names are checked periodically to make sure they are still legible. 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. Tickets will be available from the school office during the days October 5 to 9, from 9am to 12 noon. Advance notice The Board of Trustees has approved a teacher only Day for Tuesday October 27. This will enable staff members to further their planning for the implementation of the new curriculum. Calf Club Raffle $2 a ticket or 3 for $5 available from Office. Silent auction for trough from Hynds Pipes. 1 circular or oblong water trough. Place your bid at the school office. Calf Club day will be on Thursday 15 October, starting at 2pm. Further details will be sent out early in Week 1 of Term 4. 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. 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 Push Play A Push Play promotion is being held on the Bledisloe fields and Netball courts in Pukekohe on Sunday October 11. An opportunity for people of all ages to experience new games and take this opportunity to get active. For further information, phone the Netball Centre. Greg Fenton Principal Community Notices Pilates Classes Starting October @ Studio in Tuakau, with a Stott Pilates Trained Instructor, Limited Spaces So call Fiona NOW on 2368780 Onewhero Family Riding Group The season has started again for horse lovers. The next rally is Saturday 26th at 3pm at the reserve and thereafter rallies will be Tuesday evenings from 5.30 – 7.00pm. Please contact the secretary, Sharon if you want further information, here Franklin Polocrosse Polocrosse practices will be held at Mercer this season with the first practice on Sunday the 27th September at 11am – 3pm. If you want further information about this fun equestrian pursuit then email Sharon here or ring Jemma on 2334499 Tee Ball We are looking for team mates aged 5 to 9 for an under 8’s and under 11’s tee ball team. We intend to practice in Tuakau one night a week at 3.45ish, practice is one hour on a Wednesday or Friday (to be comfirmed). Games at 9 – 10am Saturday mornings at Mountfort Park, Manurewa, against other teams in the Manurewa Mets Club. Uniforms provided. The Tee Ball season runs from start term four, breaks for the Christmas holidays and finishes end of term one. Car pooling for practices and games is available. We need to know how many are keen to join our team so we can get our team registered with the club and practices started. Please register your interest to Adrienne on 236 9897 or Bridget on 232 8250 as soon as possible before September 30th. Help We are currently collecting clothing, shoes, blankets, and any household items to package up and sent to a remote village in Fiji. Also if anyone has anything that could be sold to raise money for the postage and packaging it would be greatly appreciated. We are looking at holding a big garage sale mid October for this. If you could help donate any items it will be greatly appreciated. Contact: Rachel Ph: 2328543 or 0211369361 Canteen Menu Term Four 2009 All lunch orders must be pre-ordered. Hot Food (available every day) Pies Steak and Cheese/Potato Top 2.50 Spaghetti & Cheese burger bun $1.50 Butter Chicken Wrap $3.00 Mini Apple Pies $1.50 Toasted Sandwich or flat wrap with 2 fillings $2.00 Extra fillings 50 cents each Choose from ham, cheese, tomato, onion or salami Freshly made Filled Rolls, Sandwiches or Wraps Ham / Chicken / Egg and/or Salad $2.50 Jam or Vegemite $1.00 Lunch packs (sandwich, calci-yum/megamilk or juice, muffin, fruit.) $5.00 Snacks Home made Muffins or Slice/Loaf $1.00 Cookie time cookie $1.00 Fruit 70cents Vege chips $1.20 2 Cookies 30cents Yoghurt $1.00 Popcorn/Pretzels 50cents Ice Blocks $1.00 Frozen Yoghurt Sticks $1.50 Drinks Fruit Juice $1.50 Zing 400ml $2.00 Mega Milk $1.00 Calci-Yum $1.20 The canteen will be offering a special each week. The special will run every day except Friday and will change each week. The special for each week will be advertised in the newsletter.