RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862 Email: office@onewhero.school.nz Number 27 2 September 2010 Forthcoming Events September 3 - Franklin Arts Festival opens September 3 - Teacher Only Day September 20 - Calf Club demonstration 1pm September 24 - Last day for Calf Club entries September 24 - Last day for Term 3 (3:00pm) October 11 - First day for Term 4 (8:50am) Kia ora tatou Dear Parents Teacher Only Day The Board of Trustees has granted the school a Teacher only day. This will take place on Friday September 3 and will allow time for the teaching staff to further their own learning with the demands of the National Curriculum, National Standards and the changes that are being implemented to the assessment processes for NCEA. No buses will run this day and there will be no classes at all. Reminder I would like to take this opportunity to remind all parents that any concern about anything to do with the school must be addressed in the first instance to the Principal. A direct concern about a matter concerning the teaching and learning of the students in your care may be addressed to the teacher concerned, but other matters should be directed to the Principal. School Cross country Names were misspelt in last week’s newsletter and the results for the Year 7 girls should have read: Year 7 girls: 1: Paige van Vught; 2: Alesha Guard; 3: Maia Thackham. Please accept our apologies for this error. Participation At the assembly this week, the following students were presented with a certificate recognising their participation in school activities: Ethan Graham (Yr 4): participates fully in all activities. Ruby Quinn (Yr 6): participates in all school activities. Hannah Ross (Yr 7): participation in Jump Jam through the teaching of new songs. Alicea Makara (Yr 7): participation in Jump Jam through the teaching of new songs. Rachael Hayward (Yr 7): participation in Jump Jam through the teaching of new songs. Rachel Armitage (Yr 7): participation in Jump Jam through the teaching of new songs. De_Adre Tarawa (Yr 7): participation in Jump Jam through the teaching of new songs. Rhain Strang (Yr 7): participation in Jump Jam through the teaching of new songs. Paige van Vught (Yr 7): participation in Jump Jam through the teaching of new songs. Maia Thackham (Yr 7): participation in Jump Jam through the teaching of new songs. Ray McCarthy (Yr 8): attitude to work and constant enthusiasm. Daisy Patrick (Yr 8): positive attitude in all work areas. Caryn Strang (Yr 9): participation in Te Kauwhata exchange through umpiring. Katelin Maguire (Yr 10): positive participation in all work areas. Atuarangi Muru (Yr 10): participation in the Te Kauwhata exchange through being a touch judge. Carlos Purua (Yr 10): participation in the Te Kauwhata exchange through being a touch judge. Gavin Binnie (Yr 10): participation in the Te Kauwhata exchange through refereeing. Learning Links From Home A new page on the school’s web site gives helpful links to interactive pages that can be used from home. It is intended as an aid for parents/guardians to help their children with extension work or for students to help themselves. The links list includes Numeracy, Literacy, Science, Social Sciences, Arts and Technology. There is also a link as to How to Use the School’s Library from Home and links to Current Topics Studied. Click here. Amnesty Time We are missing some of our junior readers can you please check at home and return to school as soon as possible. Franklin Arts Festival Once again, this school is displaying student work at the Franklin Arts Festival. The display opens in the Town Hall on September 3 at 7:00pm with the Awards ceremony and will run until the 12th of September, closing at 2:00pm. The Festival is open to the public each day from 10am to 5pm. Our part of the display is well worth a look, featuring the theme of “Franklin” as this year sees the end of that name for our area. Canteen Weekly Special The special for the week of Monday 6 September to Thursday 9 September is Macaroni Cheese cost $3.00 Calf Club Orphan lambs for sale, options available. Please phone Kelly 0274984037 or 2334589. Calf Club entry forms are available now. Fancy Dress This year the Calf Club will be running a fancy dress section. Please get your thinking caps on for best dressed pair, child and calf/goat/lamb. Let’s see what cool costumes you can come up with. This will run after all the major ring events have been completed and before prize giving. Come on kids give it a go. Demonstration There will be a demonstration of leading and a discussion about animal care on Monday 20th September. This is particularly suited to those new to Calf Club and is open to parents and students. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the Calf Club process. Raffle Reminder Just a reminder of one food item from each family for our Grocery Raffles please. This year’s grocery raffle is looking very inviting. We appreciate your contribution. Greg Fenton Principal Community Notices Holiday Tennis Program Being held at Counties Tennis Centre, West Street Pukokehe. Registration due by 22nd September. Please Contact Rod Macgregor on 09 2357578 or 021 1633883 Franklin Zoo Franklin Zoo are having a sausage sizzle at The Warehouse in Pukekohe Sunday 12th Sept & Sunday 7th Nov. But we need help. Could you bake for us or spare us a couple of hours? We are fundraising for a baboon enclosure & funds towards a new entrance way. We would love to hear from you. Please call Jenny 2368686 @ The Zoo or A/H Sue 237 8268 or e-mail. Mike Carter has invited any member of the community to his house on Saturday 4 September at 10am for a scattering of Di’s ashes in the garden. This will be an informal gathering of friends and all who felt an affinity with Di.