RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862 Email: office@onewhero.school.nz Number 32 21 October 2010 Forthcoming Events October 25 - Labour Day October 27 - BOT Meeting 6.30pm in the Board Room October 27 - PTA meeting, staffroom, 7pm October 28 - Group Day – Harrisville October 28 - Counties Seven’s Competition October 29 - Return of all course choice sheets for 2011 October 29 - Yr 12/13 Sport Leader Camp November 2 - Touch Tournament (Yr 7/8) November 5 - School Athletics (starting 9am) November 12 - Jump Rope for Heart November 12 - Last day for Year 11, 12 and 13 students Kia ora tatou Dear Parents Gala/Calf Club Day What a spectacular day!!! A huge vote of thanks goes to all those folk who spent so much time in making sure this day went off so well and with a minimum of fuss. Special mention must be made of Nicky Booker, who spent many, many hours working towards the Gala Day and Marie Whitworth and Claire Bingham who also spent many hours to bring the Calf Club together so well. Thanks also to the staff of the school who worked so well to have students produce the stunning array of indoor exhibits. The day would not have been so successful without the support and dedication of those who ran the stalls and activities – a sincere thank you for all the effort that went into those. And to our wider community, a huge thank you for supporting us in so many ways. The final word goes to the students, who worked with animals, supported stalls and activities and came to enjoy the day. Thank you to everyone. As a result of the Gala Day, the PTA is now approximately $12 000 better off, funds which are earmarked for the benefit of our students. The Calf Club activities on the day have resulted in a team of 49 students being eligible to attend Group day next week at Harrisville. Those students have been contacted separately. Greenie Box The names drawn this week are Mr Badger and Daniel Riley. Both win a canteen lunch voucher. Integrity At the assembly at the end of Term 3, the following student was presented with a certificate recognising his participation in school activities: Bryn Jenkins (Yr 12) for the trust engendered by him and all the effort he has willingly put in to the work in the school, both academic and extra-curricular. Course choices – 2011 This week the students of Years 11, 12 and 13 were issued with the Curriculum book for 2011, along with course choice sheets. Year 10 students will get their copies of these next week. It is the time to make some choices for 2011. While we appreciate that for some students, final choices will depend on exam results, a clear indication of the sorts of courses, students are wanting will help us in planning the structure of the year and the timetable for 2011. It will pay to remembers that not all course choices will be able to be followed and therefore it would pay to have alternatives considered. The course choice sheets need to be returned to school by Friday 29 October. PTA There will be a PTA meeting held on Wednesday 27 October at 7pm in the staffroom. The agenda is to review the gala day and to look ahead to future activities. Canteen Weekly Special The special for the week of Tuesday 26 October to Thursday 28 October is Cheese and Spring Onion Stuffed potato cost $3.50 Congratulations The Principal, staff and students extend sincere congratulations to Richard Provo. Richard was a student here from 1996 to 1999. He left to pursue an academic career and in the last weeks has been awarded his PhD degree. Dr Provo works as a research scientist associated with Auckland University. His PhD thesis was exploring a relatively new field dealing with fibre optics and the applications for improved communications. Calf Club Results Indoor Exhibits: New Entrants: Kate Stenhouse Year 1: Anna Carter Year 2: Shanae Marx Year 3: Lorah Mitchell Year 4: Kaycee Smith Year 5: Olivia Carey Year 6: Jemimah Elley Year 7: Maia Thackham Year 8: Amber Clarke Outdoor Competition: Calf Section: Seniors: Champion Calf: Ricky Bingham Reserve: Paige van Vught Leading Champion: Ricky Bingham Reserve: Ceilidh Jenkins Juniors: Champion Calf: Georgia Whitworth Reserve: Sophie Fyers Leading Champion: Chloe Bingham Reserve: Sam McLean Beef Type (Light): Paige van Vught Beef Type (Heavy): Adele Visserman Beef type Champion: Georgia Whitworth Best reared Calf regardless of age: Georgia Whitworth Champion of Champions: Georgia Whitworth Goat Section: Senior champion: Rose Michelle Leathem Reserve: Hamish Simpson Junior Champion: Chloe Hagan Reserve: Erik Stenklev-Gussey Poultry Section: Champion Pullet: Erik Stenklev-Gussey Champion Pair of Pullets: Ashleigh Stokes Champion Cockerel: Hannah Simpson Lamb section: Senior: Champion: Judd Redmond Reserve: Maia Thackham Leading: Thomas Fyers Reserve: Megan Young-Cathcart Intermediate: Champion: Jaime McLean Reserve: Eadlin Dobbs Leading: Brad Spicer Reserve: Vivian Robinson Junior: Champion: Raelene Stenklev-Gussey Reserve: Kayla Murray Leading: Cameron Ritchie Reserve: Raelene Stenklev-Gussey Best reared lamb regardless of age: Megan Young-Cathcart. Overall Champion of Champions: Judd Redmond. Could all cups please be returned to school for engraving. Once engraved, these trophies are retained on display in school. If anyone has a ram lamb that is now “surplus to requirements” please contact Marie on 237 8175 as a home can be found for it. OSPA Challenge – won by Year 9 students! Over the last two weeks two grpoups of OAS students have been performing ion the OSPA Challenge. This is a drama competition involving seven groups of mostly adults writing and performing their own original plays. Last weekend the groups performed their first play and then had on;ly a week to write, rehearse and perform their new play in front of a full house at the OSPA theatre. Two of the groups featured students from OAS. They were the Flight of the Magpies, featuring Joe and Leo Allely, (best name for a group) and the Jumping Jelly Beans featuring Abbey Austin, Hester Gerrand, Caryn Strang. Ellie Sharp and Gracie Moss. In the grand final, which featured the best of the previous shows, the Jumping Jelly Beans play was voted the best and took out the championship. Well done, girls – a terrific achievement against the talent and experience of the adult teams. Greg Fenton Principal Community Notices Whitebait For Sale 200gm packs for $15.each. Please phone Wendy 0273217910 or Keith 0273217703 14.2HH Pony For Sale Will make neat kids 2nd pony or teenagers pony club mount, easy safe mare. $3500. Ph 237 8175 Onewhero Rural Fire Force The Fire Force has again produced a calendar for next year. Calendars are on sale now for just $10 each. Also on sale are copies of the book commemorating the first 25 years of the Forces history. In a special deal, the book and calendar are offered at the following prices: Calendar - $10.00; Book: $20.00 Book and calendar combo: $25.00 Orders may be placed here at school or with Di Morris 232 8810 or Marion Skellams 232 8823 Porse Porse Pukekohe in conjunction with Brainwave Trust offer a community presentation on the importance of early childhood experiences for children’s brain development. Prizes and giveaways on the night. Gold coin entry fee will be donated to your local plunked. For more information contact the porse office. All welcome Wednesday 13 October 7pm at the Concert Chamber, Pukekohe Town Hall. RSVP by 8 October to the porse office on 09 2380032 or e-mail Onewhero Early Childhood Centre The OECC is holding a craft and food fair on Saturday 13 November, to raise funds for upgrading their facilities. Venue is the Onewhero Community Hall on Hall Road, 9am – 12 noon. Come along for a fun morning of face painting, Devonshire teas, and view some local art work. Purchase some fresh produce, plants or many of the other goods we have on offer. It will be a great chance to purchase some goodies for Christmas. There will be activities for the children and some fantastic prizes are being raffled. Anybody interested in having a stall please contact Rosemarie on 2328517 Wanted If anyone has 2 hens needing a new home please ring Vicky on 2328829, 027 7116241