RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862 Email: office@onewhero.school.nz Number 36 19 November 2009 Forthcoming Events November 20 - River Zone Athletics November 29 - Final 2km of Marathon at Pukekohe (this is on a Sunday) December 1 - Franklin Zone Athletics December 10 - Prizegiving at 7.00pm in the School Hall December 11 - Last day of School for 2009 February 2 - First day of school for 2010 Kia ora tatou Dear Parents River Zone Athletics On Friday 20th November River Zone Athletics is to be held at our school for our Year 4 to Year 6 students. The students will be involved in a variety of events during the day. Parents are most welcome to come and support the students. Food will be on sale – sausages and bread $1.50, Drinks $1.50, Muffins $1.00, Burgers $4.00 and tea/coffee $1.00 The day starts at 9.15am and the races are usually finished by 1.30pm. The finalists from this day will go on to the Franklin Zone day on 1st December. Hats Please ensure that your child brings a school hat to school each day. New suppliers available from the office. Please make sure your child’s hat is clearly labelled. National Standards As you would have heard or read through the media National Standards for Years 1-8 will be introduced into New Zealand schools over the next two years. The aim is to raise overall competency in Maths, Writing and Reading. Parents and teachers will work closely together to help improve every child’s learning. Reporting on your child’s progress will be against the National Standards. Our school is a pilot school for the new standards in 2010. We had our first introductory meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Calf Club All tags from Calf Club need to be returned to the office. Canteen Weekly Special The special for the week to Thurs 26 November is Pizza – cost $3.00 Miranda Hot Springs Trip Room 5, 6 and 12 had a fabulous day at Miranda Hot Pools. The children were exceptionally well behaved and a credit to our school and community. Even the Miranda staff and visitors to the pools mentioned how well behaved our students were. The day started out very overcast but ended up being lovely. The children swam nearly the whole time we were there, with a quick stop for lunch. Congratulations to Ricky and Chloe Bingham who have had a very sucessful season with their calves at calf club and group day. They also participated at the Clevedon A&P Show on Saturday. Chloe in the Junior Ring with her calf Ginger Nut won a 1st for Leading,1st in Rearing, 2nd in type and won Reserve Champion. Ricky in the Intermediate Section with his calf Dude won a 1st in Leading,3rd in Rearing and won Champion Leading Calf. Awesome work. Greenie Awards The following students gained a lunch voucher from Monday’s assembly draw: Cory Carlson Rm 5 Year 3 Alee Cowley Rm 5 Year 3 Max Lussi Rm 12 Year 7 Nick Simpson Rm 12 Year 7 Damage to Vehicle On Tuesday morning a red car backed across the road out the front of the school and hit a Blue Hilux between 9.00am and 10.00am. The parent who owns the Hilux is extremely upset as whoever did this did not leave a note or try and make any contact through the school. The owner of the Hilux would like the person who did this to contact them on 09 2334188 or if you wish contact the school and speak to Greg Fenton the Principal confidentially. Greg Fenton Principal Community Notices Onewhero Swimming Pool Onewhero Swimming Pool Committee invite Onewhero Residents to a POOL Opening at Onewhero swimming pool,Onewhero Area School on 20th November 2009, between 3.30 and 5.30 pm. Pool keys will be available for purchase, $50.00 per key. Come along and have a swim and view the upgrades. Discover the wonderful facility that is available here in Onewhero. Swim Club registration forms will also be available. Any queries please ring Donna Allely, 2328660 Pool Keys will also be for sale at Onewhero Garage, from 23th November 2009. Limited keys for sale.