RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Forthcoming Events
July 2 - Last day Term 2 (3:00pm)
July 19 - First day Term 3 (8:50am)
July 20 - Calf Club AGM 7:30pm
July 26 - Reports posted
July 29 - Get2Go Challenge
July 30 - Junior Disco
August 5 - Parent interviews (Note new date)
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Kia ora tatou
Dear Parents
Staffing
There are a few changes to school staffing for the beginning of Term 3. This week, we farewell Mr David Legge, who has been working in Room 9 and Miss Stacey Addenbrook who has been working in Room 7. We thank sincerely these two people for their help when we needed it and for the commitment and dedication to our school and students while they were here.
We also farewell Ms Christine Bidois, Student counsellor, who moves on to another position. Christine will continue to work here for one day a week as an interim measure. Again, we thank Christine for her valuable assistance in the time she has been with us and wish her well in her new position.
We welcome Ms Natalie Hewitt and Miss Alina Bleaken, both to teach in the Junior School. We also welcome Mrs Jeanette Eveleigh to work as Student Counsellor for two days a week and Miss Jayne Alexander to work as a teacher aide in the Junior School.
School production
We will be running a matinee performance of this year’s production, “Follow that Rabbit” on Friday morning (tomorrow). This will run from 9:30 to 11am. This performance is provided so that many of the younger students have a chance to see the show. The cost will be $2 per student. There will be supervised classes for those students who do not wish to attend.
Safe Bus Behaviour
A reminder that the signed Safe Bus agreement is to be returned to school by tomorrow.
Calf Club
The Annual General Meeting of the Calf Club will be held on Tuesday 20 July at 7:30pm in the staffroom at the school. All interested parents are invited to attend. The agenda will include:
• Election of officers
• Presentation of accounts
• Plans for Calf Club 2010
• Group Day plans, 2010
The Calf Club committee raffle. Tickets ($2 each) available now from the school office. The prize is to be a calf cover and a bag of milk powder.
Could all Group Day trophies please be returned to school by August 24. They need to be collected for taking to the next venue.
Reports and Interviews
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have decided to postpone the parent interviews until week 3 of next term, rather than conduct them in week 2. By doing this we are hoping to be able to provide a better service to our parent community.
The new date is now August 5, starting at 3:30pm. The process of organising the interview schedule will begin in week 1 next term. It is still intended to post the reports on Monday July 26.
Canteen Weekly Special
The special for the first week of Term 3 Monday 19 July to Thursday 22 July is American Hot Dogs cost $3.00
Mobile Phones
The BOT would like to remind all students/parents of the school rules regarding mobile phone.
Mobile Phones are not permitted at School. Any student found with a phone will have it removed and parents will be asked to collect it from the office. Should you require a student to have a phone for an emergency situation it can be handed into the office and the student may use it there out of class time.
Respect
At this week’s assembly, the following students were presented with certificates recognising the respect they have demonstrated:
Sam Hewitt (Year 1 Room 2) listening well and following instructions - a good role model.
AJ Ingram (Year 2 Room 3) showing good manners and waiting his turn.
Kerry O’Keeffe (Year 4 Room 8) showing respect for the property of others and relating well to classmates.
Nathan Hall (Year 4 Room 8) showing respect for the property of others and relating well to others in the class.
Jacob Andrews (Year 6 Room 9) showing respect for all his teachers.
Hester Gerrand (Yr 9) for politeness and a respectful attitude to those around her.
Amelia Spinks (Year 10) for her calm manner, politeness and respect shown to everyone.
Christina Carr-Smith (Year 10) showing an attitude of respect at all times.
Disco
When: Friday 30th July (2nd week of term 3)
Where: School Hall
Time: 6pm to 8.30pm
Cost: $5 entry
Theme: Fluoro/Neon
Ages: Year 4 to Year 8
To fundraise for our ten Year 10 students going on the Spirit of Adventure trip in August. We have a professional DJ coming to supply the music and lighting with laser lights and smoke machine. Sausages, drinks, chocolates and glow sticks for sale and lots of spot prizes up for grabs!
Free Music Lessons!
There is a new opportunity to learn a rare and unusual instrument at Onewhero Area School. From the beginning of Term 3 students will be able to learn the Northumbrian Smallpipes in a lunchtime (Break2) session on Wednesdays.
Loan instruments are available. Classes will include basic music theory and some background information about the instrument.
Students need to make a commitment to practice for around ten minutes per day, regularly attend the classes and take care of the instruments.
Once this class is established an after-school class will be available for the wider community.
Those interested please contact Ms Capes Rm 14.
Greg Fenton
Principal
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Community Notices
Onewhero holiday programme
Starts: Monday 5th July Ends: Friday 16th July
Do you want to enrol your children in something fun this holiday break
Then enrol them in Onewhero Holiday programme.
A great and affordable programme that your child/children will love.
Prices:
• Full day care: 8:30am - 3pm $25.00 per child with a 10% discount for multiple children
• Full 2 weeks attendance will be given a 20% discount
If you would like to enrol your children call Natalie on 09 232 8578 or 0210340213.
The chance to enrol your children will end on Tuesday the 29th of June so please contact me before then. I hope to hear from you.
Natalie
Counties Steelers Training
The newly selected 2010 Counties Steelers rugby team will be training at the Onewhero Rugby Club at 3pm July 1st. Students and families of Onewhero Area School are invited to meet players and take autographs. Come along for a fun afternoon.
Expressions Of Interest
We are looking for team mates for the next season of tee ball. Last season we had an under 11 team, this coming season we look like to have more. We practice in Tuakau and play on a Saturday morning at Mountfort Park in Manurewa. We want to see who is interested now so we can sort out how many teams we will have this coming season. Please give us a call if you or your children are interested in playing tee ball and soft ball, and if you are interested in coaching or any other area. We have two parents ready to coach but any interest is always welcome. Call Adrienne on 2369897.
The NZ Modern School of Music
Are you interested in playing the Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet here at Onewhero Area School during school time. These are individual lessons. For more information please phone Amanda 0211931098.
Youth Group Fundraiser
This event is going to be held at the Union Parish Hall in Tuakau starting at 7pm till 9 pm, on Saturday 3/7/2010. Doors open at 6.30pm. There are performers and dancers as well as a guest performer, a rapper from New York. This is a Christian event and the cost is $5.00 per person.
Free to a good Home
Tabby kitten approx 2 months old. Non wormed and non-vaccinated.
Please call Helen 2328811 or 0274856549
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