RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862 Email: office@onewhero.school.nz Number 38 2 December 2010 Forthcoming Events December 3 - Last day for mobile Dental Clinic December 4 - Tuakau Christmas Parade - 3pm December 6 - Year 8 to Lakewood Lodge December 9 - Prize Giving (7pm) December 10 - Last day for 2010 (closing at 1:20pm - no afternoon buses) February 1 - First day for 2011 (8:50am) Please note the school will be closing on Friday 10th December at 1.20pm. As a result there will be no afternoon buses that day. Kia ora tatou Dear Parents Staffing for 2011 We are looking at an opening roll of around 430 students at the start of 2011 and we are delighted to be able to say that at this time we are fully staffed for the start of the year. There will be three teachers leaving us at the end of this year. Mr Rowe is retiring, Miss Turmer is taking a year’s leave of absence and Miss Bleakin has completed her time with us. While there is as yet no appointment to the Deputy Principal’s position, the following teachers will start in February: Miss Armstrong, working in the Junior School; Miss Swift, working in the Junior School; and Miss Talbot, working in the Middle School. Apologies Recently, a letter was sent out to all Yr 11, 12 and 13 students reminding them about forthcoming dates. Unfortunately, it contained an error. It should have read that Mrs Carter will be available from Monday 24th January for course confirmation. Please accept our apologies for this error and make the change on your letter. Prize Giving The school prize giving will be held in the school hall on Thursday 9th. The ceremony will start at 7pm and we would appreciate all students being at the hall by 6:45pm so that we can get everyone seated, ready to start on time. All students are expected to be in full and correct uniform. There will be a rehearsal at 1pm in the afternoon at which some certificate prizes will be presented. Integrity Awards The students identified last week for an Integrity award are: Amelia Spinks (Yr 10) for consistently displaying school wide behaviour of a high standard. Terri Williams (Yr 9) for consistently displaying school wide behaviour of a high standard. Matthew Kiddle (Yr 9) for consistently displaying school wide behaviour of a high standard. These certificates were presented at the assembly this week. Canteen Weekly Special The special for the last two weeks of school is Beef Nachos cost $3.50. This special is only available from Monday to Thursday. Last day for the canteen is 9th Dec. Library Amnesty Time This is an appropriate time to check bookshelves and study desks and look under beds for any school library books. We welcome them back and no questions will be asked. Books can be dropped off at the school office. AFS Exchange The AFS organisation is seeking a host family for an exchange student arriving in NZ at the end of January for a six month stay. Daniel is 15 years old, comes from Germany and is a keen footballer. Anyone interested in embarking on the very worthwhile experience of hosting a student is invited to ring the school and speak to Mr Rowe. Tuakau Christmas Parade The school is again entering a float in the local parade on Saturday 4th Dec. If you can spare some time to help Mr Jordan put the float together on Saturday morning/early afternoon, this would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Mrs Stokes in the office if you can help. Greg Fenton Principal ONEWHERO AREA SCHOOL Invitation to all past and present pupils and parents Farewell for Alan Rowe, Deputy Principal Onewhero Area School Mix and Mingle Night Friday 3rd December beginning at 7.00pm Onewhero School and Community Hall Please bring a plate for supper Queries to: Helen Phillips 2328866 or 2328779 or Chris and Paul Massey and Anna 2328407 Community Notices Carpool from Pokeno We have our son starting at Onewhero Area School next year. He is 13. We live very close to Pokeno and were hoping that there are some other families in the same region who might like to carpool with us, from and to, where the bus drops our kids off at Tuakau, back to Pokeno. Please call Julie on 232 6904 if interested. Local Family Looking for House to Rent Onewhero /Pukekawa area. Please contact the school office on 2328866 Flatmate Wanted Professional Male/Female aged between 20 - 30 in Onewhero. Rent $100. Per week Including expenses. Room available from mid December. Contact Phoebe on 027 4449963 after hours. 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 House to Rent Architecturally designed: 3 double bedrooms, sleepout + artist studio on 10 acres 360o views. $450 per week Phone Helen 0275508673 6 Beautiful Kittens for Free 1 x Grey, 1 x Black, 3 x Ginger and 1 x Tortoiseshell. We love them all but they need to have other loving families. Please call Megan 2328696 after school or 0272232834 Piano for Sale Good condition $300ono. Phone Sandra 236 8857 Swimming Pool keys Keys for the summer season of the swimming pool are now available. Keys cost $60 each and are available from the Onewhero Garage. Please note that this will be the only selling point, and the keys will be on sale only from now and up until the garage closes for the Christmas break. Keys will not be on sale at all after that time. Immunisation Programme Parents of students aged 5 & 6, + parents of year 7 students 2010 An immunisation catch up clinic will be held by the Public Health Nurses at Pukekohe Hospital during January. This clinic is for those students who have missed any of their pre-school immunisations, including the 4 year MMR and DTaP-IPV, and Year 7 students who were absent on the day of vaccination at the school. Clinic dates are: - Wednesday 19th January 9.00am-3.00pm - Tuesday 25th January 9.00am-3.00pm If these dates are not suitable please phone the Public Health Nurse on 237 0660 to make alternative arrangements as we are flexible during this time. ONEWHERO AMATEUR SWIM CLUB MEETING THIS THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2010 The Meeting will be held at Deborah van den Berg home, 56 Klondyke Rd, 7.30 pm for all present committee, coaches and parents. We require a President and Secretary for the 2011 season. If you have any enquires or are interested please ring Donna Allely 232 8896. The swim club season is for six weeks at the beginning of Term 1. There are 12 consecutive lessons on Tuesday and Thursday between 3.30 and 5.00pm. Two of the lessons in the big pool are club nights. ONEWHERO AMATEUR SWIM CLUB REGISTRATION DATES: Thursday 25 November 2010 and Thursday 2 December 2010 at the pool between 3.15-4.00pm. Come along and pre enrol as this assists the committee and coaches with planning the groups for 2011. Remember spaces are limited. If you have any questions about anything to do with the Swim Club in any way, new member, coaching, committee please ring Donna Allely 232 8896