RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Forthcoming Events
March 24-26 - CNIAS Coaching Clinic – Hamilton
March 25 - Parent meeting about National Standards
March 26 - River Group Softball Day – Pukekawa
April 1 - Last day for Term One
April 23 - Nominations close for BoT elections
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Kia ora tatou
Dear Parents
Excellence Awards
At this week’s assembly, the following students were presented with certificates recognising excellence:
Ayla Appleton (Yr 12): excellence in her dedication to tasks in and outside the classroom.
Christina Carr-Smith: Application and work to work in all subjects.
Erin Hancox (Yr 10): Application and work to work in all subjects.
Rebecca Stokes (Yr 10): Participation, involvement and engagement in all subjects.
Terri Williams (Yr 9): Positive attitude to learning in all subjects.
Thomas Fyers (Yr 8): Mature work ethic across all tasks.
Ashleigh Stokes (Yr 8): Mature work ethic across all tasks.
Ethan Keightley (Yr 7): a positive work ethic.
Nathan Sawyer: making an excellent effort in Maths.
Parents Meeting: National Standards
On Thursday 25th March, at 7:30pm in the library, the school will be hosting a meeting to discuss National Standards and the impact they will have on your child’s learning.
As part of the evening, we will be inviting parent comment about the present written reports, and will be asking the question: “What do you want to see in the report?” We will also be covering the government requirements for written reporting.
The Government is requiring us to examine the way in which we report to parents, and we feel this is a great opportunity for you to have your input too. We look forward to seeing you all at the meeting.
IMPETIGO
There is an outbreak of impetigo in the area at the moment. If your child has a sore, insect bite or any break in the skin it is very important to cover it with a plaster. Please keep fingernails short and clean and ensure hands are washed and dried regularly. You can wash the sores with salty water (½ tsp salt to 1 cup water). If the sores become infected please see your doctor.
NOTE: Children can still come to school BUT sores must be covered.
Parent Survey
In the last few weeks, there have been discussions about the possibility of combining Calf Club with a gala day for this year. The idea is to make one major fund raising effort for the year at a time when we already attract a number of people to the school. Please think about this idea and give us your thoughts... we need to know how much support these is for such an idea.
Please complete the form here, or if you like, email your comments to us, or phone the school.
We would appreciate your comments by the end of this term - April 1.
Greenie Awards
The names drawn from the box this week were Aimee Rei (Yr 7 R 13) and Rachel Armitage (Yr 7 R 17). Rachel and Aimee each win a canteen voucher.
Canteen Weekly Special
The special for the week Mon 22 March to Thurs 25 March is Lasagne –cost $3.00
Trophies
We would appreciate it if all trophies presented last year could please be returned so that they can be put on display in the foyer of the school.
Newsletters
If you are not getting the school newsletter by your child you can get it by e-mail. Please let the office know your e-mail address. Also be aware that all articles for the newsletter must be given in to the office by 1.00pm on a Tuesday.
Greg Fenton
Principal
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Community Notices
Caregivers
We are looking for a mature caregiver for one of the young boys on our therapeutic programme while he attends school in the area. He will live with you as part of your family. In return you will receive generous board payments, training and support from our organization.
Please phone Sheldene at Youthlink Family Trust on 09 2368660 x 207 if you think you can help.
For Rent
1 bedroom unit for rent at Pukekawa $160 per week excludes electrics would suit single professional. Phone Ann 2334812
For Sale
2 seater sofa and armchairs, good condition, blue with pattern on the cushions $150.00
Phone Ann 2334812
School Holiday Programme
When: 12th – 16th April Ages 8 – 12yrs Cost;$0 Where: Tuakau. Register now spaces limited.
For further info contact Glenn 021 621330. We also offer free after school programmes.
An initiative of TACT (Tuakau Active Charitable Trust)
Netball Notice
Committee Meeting Wednesday 24th March at 7pm
There is to be an unscheduled committee meeting to be held on Wednesday 24th March at 7pm. This meeting will be conducted at Onewhero Area School in the school library and is open to all interested persons. The executive committee apologises for this unapproved change, however the date previously set for our meeting clashed with important dates set by the Pukekohe Netball Association, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.
A gentle reminder to all parents that the netball fees for the 2010 season must be paid by 24th March. If you are having any difficulties with this please contact Irene Kiddle on 0226336500.
The committee thanks you for your time and attention, and we look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
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Board of Trustees Election
Nominations are invited for the election of three parent representatives to the Board of Trustees.
A nomination form and a copy of this notice will be posted to all eligible voters.
Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.
Nominations close at noon on 23th April 2010 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement.
The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.
There will also be a list of candidate’s names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.
The poll closes at noon on 7th May 2010.
Sandra Stokes, Returning Officer
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“Children at Play” Before & After School Care will begin operating out of Onewhero Area School as soon as we have enough interest to support the programme.
3 programmes are offered by this independently owned and operated company:
(1) Before School session 7 – 8am
(2) After School 3 – 5.30pm (or 6pm) at a cost from $5 per hour, and 10% discount for 2 or more kids from the same family
(3) Holiday Programme will also run from the 6th - 16th April at a cost from just $3.60 per hour and same family discount applies
Please call or email me asap to advise your interest for either, or all of these programmes, and I will send you more info, and registration forms. Hope to hear from you soon!
Lara Arderne: (m) 021 0333625, (h) 2334179 (a/h only please), email.
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Parent Survey
Gumboot Throw
Face Painting
Trailer of Chocolate
Devonshire Tea Stand
Cake Stall
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Would you like to see
Calf Club
combined with a
Gala Day???
Guess how Many Cow Tags in Jar
Slam Dunk Machine
Coffees & Cold Drinks
Rat down drain Pipe
Fresh Produce for Sale
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Magic Carpet Rides
Loads of Raffles
Hot Food
Trees & Plants for Sale
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As parents we seem to just keep on paying for extracurricular activities. Fund raising for a school never does stop! We always need more things:
• sun sheltered areas
• more school activities for our children
• more outdoor activities
• more sports equipment
• more camp and class trip funds, text books…
• the list goes on!
However being a country school we have a very well established and organized Calf Club Day once a year!! It has the potential to make our school some funds without hitting us parents directly in the pockets!! We already have other family members attending this existing Calf Club Day. The above examples are just some of what we have in mind for a fun day out, and it could be our major annual fund raiser to take the pressure off us all throughout the year. We thought for maximum effect a Saturday morning would be more attractive. This could then create a whole day out for the whole family and wider community!!
We would appreciate it if you could take a moment out of your day to give us your thoughts on this proposal.
Please complete the form HERE.
Any comments, questions, or suggestions are welcome. If you would rather make contact via e-mail or phone, we would love to hear from you... Contact directly...
Nicky Booker - Email or 09 236 8502
Greg Fenton - Email or 09 232 8866
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