RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Number 34
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4 November 2010
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Forthcoming Events
November 9 - Meeting with current year 8 parents 7pm
November 10 - Leavers' dinner
November 12 - Jump Rope for Heart
November 12 - Last day for Year 11, 12 and 13 students
November 15 - Start of NCEA exams
November 19 - River Group Athletics
November 24 - Year 5/6 camp
November 26 - Year 10 to MIT
Tomorrow - School Athletics (starting 9am)
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Kia ora tatou
Dear Parents
PTA
Following the very successful gala day, it has been decided to spend some of the money raised to help to meet some immediate needs.
To that end, each section of the school (Junior, Middle, and Senior) have each been given $1000. This money will be spent on reading resources in those sections of the school.
Our grateful thanks to the Gala Day committee for their hard work and for the community for their support.
Jump Rope for Heart
This year we are actively supporting the Heart Foundation through the Jump Rope programme. This involves having students sponsored to participate in a programme of organised physical activity which will involve lots of skipping.
Forms will be coming home with students this week to enable students to begin the process of gathering sponsors.
In two weeks time, on Friday 12 November, the whole school will be involved in a tabloids type afternoon, which will honour the sponsorship commitment. In house teams, the students will complete a number of activities. While the sponsorship part of this programme is up to parents, all the students, regardless of the level of sponsorship, will be participating in the day as a part of our healthy fitness programmes.
The activities will start at about 1pm and run for the afternoon. Parents are welcome to attend.
Integrity Awards
The students identified two weeks ago for an Integrity award are:
Richard Pearman (Yr 13) for the commitment to Bike Bash, “above and beyond the call of duty.”
Ayla Appleton (Yr 12) for the commitment to Bike Bash, “above and beyond the call of duty.”
David Creed (Yr 11) for the commitment to Bike Bash, “above and beyond the call of duty.”
Rebecca Stokes (Yr 10) for consistently showing a high degree of integrity.
Thomas Lancaster (Yr 10) for consistently showing a high degree of integrity.
Hester Gerrand (Yr 9) for consistently showing a high degree of integrity.
Kristi Spicer (Yr 8 Rm 11) consistent application of the school’s values.
Ray McCarthy (Yr 8 Rm 12) consistent application of the school’s values.
These certificates were presented this week.
The students identified last week are:
Taine Hira (Yr 1 Rm 1) making the right choice in the classroom.
Isabella Johnson (Yr 1 Rm 2) for always making the right choice in the classroom.
Andrew Smith (Yr 2 Rm 3) for always making the right choice.
Murdoch Kukutai (Yr 3 Rm 4) for being honest and doing the right thing, especially when it involves others.
Sarah Bunyan (Yr 5 Rm 7) for showing integrity in peer mediation training.
Jacob Andrews (Yr 6 Rm 9) for being honest.
Ryan Spicer (Yr 6 Rm 7) for showing integrity in peer mediation training.
Kaitlin Stokes (Yr 6 Rm 7) for showing integrity in peer mediation training.
Jasmine Clark (Yr 13) for commitment, honesty and integrity in all fields of endeavour.
These certificates were also presented this week.
Athletics Sports
The date for our Athletics has been set for Friday November 5. The day will start at 9am and will go all day.
The day is divided into two sections, so that while the boys are on the track and competing in running races, the girls are all on the field. In the afternoon, the reverse occurs with the boys in the field and the girls on the track.
All parents are most welcome to attend all or part of this day, to support the students in their endeavours.
Careers Link
For those parents or students interested there is a link on the school website located under learning links that holds a newsletter from Careers Services. You will find all sorts of useful information, tips and further links on subject choice, careers decision making, Tertiary study and funding, beating exam stress etc. This online newsletter gets updated every two months.
OAS Equestrian Team
The school has fielded a team this year for the first time in both show hunter mounted games and showjumping events which have been held at St Peter’s School in Cambridge. The four riders involved have achieved some great results and the supporters are looking for sponsorship for the team to purchase a set of gear for four that would remain at the school and be used for future events by riders. The items would include the following and where feasible will be purchased in OAS colours with the school logo added:
• ¾ sleeve shirts for the riders
• saddle blankets
• halters and lead ropes
• light dress rugs
• helmet covers
To date we have had Profarm at Tuakau donate $200. We are extremely grateful and would encourage members of the community to acknowledge this by supporting the local Tuakau store.
Gallagher have also provided a Gallagher Smartfix Fence Tester – retail $231 incl GST and we would like to invite bids from community members on that unit to raise money to purchase items as above. If you need further information on the unit then contact Leah at Profarm in Tuakau. Thankyou to Gallagher for the donation.
For any questions and to place bids, please contact Alex Young at the school.
Canteen Weekly Special
The special for the week of Monday 8 November to Thursday 11 November is Hawaiian Burgers cost $3.50
Sale yard duties in November
Earn money towards your child’s school account by working at the sale yard cafe. Shifts are Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon. Contact Helen 2328883
Calf Club Meeting
Wednesday 11th Nov 7pm in school staffroom.
For more information ring Marie 2378175
Glasses
A pair of glasses in a black Gary Filer optometrist glass case was handed in to the Harrisville school office last Thursday.
Message from the Board of Trustees
The BoT would like to inform parents that there has been a change to the school uniform policy. As from February 2011, all students from Yrs 1 – 6 must now wear dark coloured shoes or sandals as part of the OAS uniform. No jandals or boots will be allowed from anyone.
Group Day Results
The following OAS students won trophies at the recent Group day:
Goats
Reserve Junior Champion: Chloe Hagan
Tupaea Trophy Senior Champion: Rose-Michelle Leatham
Reserve Senior Champion: Erin Martin
John Woodward cup for Champion of Champions: Rose-Michelle Leatham
Reserve Champion of Champions: Erin Martin
Irving Hedley Shield for School Team of Three: 2nd Onewhero; 3rd Onewhero/Pukekawa
Beef Calves
Champion Junior Leading: Chloe Bingham
Reserve Champion Junior Leading: Sophie Fyers
Champion Child Effort Junior: Georgia Whitworth
Reserve Champion Child Effort Junior: Sophie Fyers
School Team of 3: 4th Onewhero
Lambs
Reserve Champion M.O.P & Leading Junior: Joe Thackham
Reserve Champion M.O.P & Leading Intermediate: Eadlin Dobbs
TVL Cup for M.O.P & Leading Senior: Kristi Spicer
Banks and Moore Ltd Shield for School Team of Three: 2nd Onewhero
Greg Fenton
Principal
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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
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
Mobile Hairdresser
Local in Onewhero. Phone 2328081 or 0212992057
Onewhero Family Riding Group “Twilight Showjumping”
Tuesday 9th November 2010 5.30pm onwards
Two rings-Beginners (40cm +) and intermediate/Advanced (70cms +)
$5.00 ground fee for non members/ $3.00 per round or 4 rounds for $10.00
BBQ and refreshment available.
Onewhero Family Riding Group, off Parsons Rd Onewhero
Enquires to Michelle 2328184/ in case of bad weather on the day call 021500464 to check if event is running.
Kids 2 Go 2010 Fun Run
4 categories: 5-6 yrs, 7-8yrs, 9-10yrs + 11-13yrs.
Run will be around Waiuku Rugby ground.
All competitions receive a “googy bag”, sausage, drink and certificate for competing.
Entry $10. No race day entries.
Enter online here no later than 10/11/2010
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