RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Forthcoming Events
August 6 - Year 8 trip to the Coca Cola Expo
August 11 - Year 11 Geography trip
August 11 - Year 12 trip to the theatre
August 11 - Mathex Competition (Year 5 to 8)
August 13 - School cross country
August 17 - River Group Cross country
August 17 - Year 10 Spirit of New Zealand voyagers depart
August 20 - Year 12 Geography Trip to Hamilton
August 26 - Maths night for parents (7:30pm)
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Kia ora tatou
Dear Parents
Participation
At the assembly this week, the following student was presented with a certificate recognising their participation in school activities:
Jasmine Schut (Year 12) for being fully involved in all her in-class learning.
Georgia Morrow (Year 8 Rm 12): for participation in all class activities.
Amber Clarke (Year 8 Rm 12) for participation in all class activities.
Samuel Mooney (Year 8 Rm 11): for excellent effort and participation in his learning.
Petra Lorimer (Year 7 Rm 13): for full participation in class.
Jayden Te Kani (Year 7 Rm 13): trying hard in class in all areas.
Malcolm Fyers (Year 7 Rm 13) for full participation in class.
Rachael Hayward (Year 7 Rm 17): for excellent effort and full participation in her learning.
Thomas Aston Brien (Year 7 Rm 17): for full participation in all class activities.
Cross country
It is cross country season again and once again we start off with our own school event. This event will take place, starting on the front field at 1pm on Friday 13 August. The event is run in age groups and each group gets to run a course appropriate to their age. This is an event in which participation is the key word and everyone gets to take part. Parents are very welcome to attend the event, and even to take part in the fun run towards the end of the afternoon.
The school event is followed by the River Group event, which is held at the Rugby Club in Onewhero and all the local schools will attend. This event is on Tuesday 17 August, starting at 10am.
Maths night for parents
In 2008 and 2009, teachers from the junior school ran a series of information evenings for parents to show how you can help your own children at home in support of the school’s Maths programme. We are offering another in this series and this time will focus is on supporting the learning the basic maths tables. This is planned for Thursday August 26, and will be in the library at 7:30pm.
Watch this space for more details!!
Reports
With the reports, we enclosed a feedback form. We are really keen to know what you think of this new format and would love to hear from you. Please send us the form back, or bring it in to interviews.
Free Music Lessons!
Students have started to learn the Northumbrian Smallpipes at lunchtime (Break 2) on Wednesdays. It is not too late to come along and have a go.
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 better established an after-school class will be available for the wider community. Those interested please contact Ms Capes Rm14
Canteen Weekly Special
The special for the week of Monday 9 August to Thursday 12 August is Chicken Burritos cost $3.00
Please Note: The canteen cannot run a credit facility for students, sales are to be cash only. This means that as parents you are not able to just send a note for lunches saying you will pay at a later date. Please be aware that if money is not included with the lunch order, the order will not be filled.
Lost
One pair of children reading glasses, red lens and steel frames. Any information to Ms Hewitt Rm 08.
Greenie Awards
The name drawn from the box this week was Leah Pryor. Leah is in Room 11 (Yr 8) and wins a canteen voucher.
Calf Club
Last days for tickets - $2 each!!
As students start the process of getting a calf for Calf Club, please take note of the breed of the animal. This information will be requested on the entry form. For cross breed calves, the sire (father) is the breed we go by. This information is used to classify the calves into competition groups on the day and at Group Day.
We have available some CD’s which show children and their parents all about caring for animals and preparing them for Calf Club Day. The CD’s are available at the office and are free.
The Calf Club Committee has an offer for well-made calf covers, lamb leads and collars. Information is available in the office.
Spirit Team Disco
Thanks to everyone who came along to the disco last Friday night. We raised just over $800 and we really appreciated your support.
Thanks also to DJ Tim. For any enquires you can find him here. Thanks to Triple 5 in Tuakau, and Stirling Sports, Custom Threadz, Eazisavers, 123 Dollar Shop all in Pukekohe for donating prizes.
The group set sail in the 17th August, and we wish them all a fantastic trip.
Spirit Raffle results
1st Prize Erin Hancox
2nd Prize John Walden
3rd Prize Kyle Turnwald
Get2Go Challenge
On Thursday the 29th July, eight year 9 & 10 students competed in the annual Get2Go Challenge. The students competed against 19 other schools in Orienteering, Mountain biking, Kayaking, and Rock Climbing. The students had a fantastic time and were outstanding ambassadors for the school.
Calf Club
This is a quick note to keep all families up to date. The School Calf Club has a new president, Marie Whitworth, and secretary, Clare Bingham, who are looking forward to a great day with the support of a great team. Plans are in place for a great day, with all participants being well rewarded for their efforts. Remember we have DVD’s and booklets of information, especially for those new to this competition.
Greg Fenton
Principal
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Community Notices
Kiddie Food Kutters
Onewhero Early Childhood Centre have Kiddie Food Kutters available for purchase. They are designed for children 3 & older so they can cut their own food safety. These knives will cut fruit and veges, but it won’t cut children’s fingers. Cost is $12 each. Any queries, or to order knives, please contact Fiona Gower. The phone number to call is 2329711
Onewhero Early childhood Christmas Craft Fair
Mark Saturday 13th November on your calendar for the OECC Christmas craft fair. The centre will have a variety of crafts and food stalls there, with a number of other stall holders with their own products, so anyone interested in having their own stall on the day, or wanting more information, please contact Fiona 2329711, or e-mail.
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
Baby Goats
Baby goats dairy mostly bucks. $30. Each ph 0277334451
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