RD2 Tuakau, Ph 232 8866, FAX 232 8862
Email: office@onewhero.school.nz
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Forthcoming Events
April 1 - Last day for Term One
April 19 - First day for Term Two (8:50am)
April 23 - Nominations close for BoT elections
April 25 - ANZAC Day (Sunday)
April 30 - Year 8 Museum trip
Mufti Day Thursday 1st April 2010. Gold coin donation to support the Onewhero Netball Club.
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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:
Bryn Jenkins (Yr 12): excellence in class work and the wide school activities
Waikohika Flesher (Yr 10): commitment and leadership in Kopapa
Thomas Lancaster (Yr 10): positive attitude to all his studies
Nick Simpson (Yr 8 Rm 11 ): consistent high level of application
Alesha Guard (Yr 7, Rm 17): a high standard of effort and attainment
Ella-Grace Hira (Yr 5 R3): always on task and an excellent role model for others
Kate Tipping (Yr 4 R6): always on task and an excellent role model for others
Sarah Greaves (Yr1 R2): gives her best in everything she does
Franklin Zone Swimming
In last weeks newsletter in the Year 7/8 competition there were some misprints. It should have read:
Thomas Aston-Brien: 3rd 50m freestyle,100m freestyle and the 50om breaststroke
Alesha Guard: 3rd open 50m butterfly
The girls relay team of Maia Thackham, Kristi Spicer, Ceilidh Jenkins and Georgia Morrow was placed 3rd
The boys relay team was placed 3rd in both the freestyle relay and the medley relay. The boys team was Danny Makara, Wetere Pompey, Matthew Henderson and Thomas Aston Brien.
Apologies to the students who had their names missed out.
Canteen Weekly Special
The special for the week Mon 19 April to Thursday 22 April is Chicken Burrito’s – cost $3.00
Swimming Pool
This is a reminder to let all pool users know that the swimming pool season closes on Thursday 1st April 2010 at 3.00pm. You will be unable to access the pool after this date.
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.
Congratulations
To the following students for making the Central North Island representative teams in their chosen sports. These students will compete in Christchurch the first week of July as part of the Central North Island Teams at the National Area Schools competition.
* Alex Voysey ( Soccer )
* Jack Crane ( Soccer )
* Bryn Jenkins ( Soccer )
* Jaydene Haku ( Netball )
* Tyler Hira ( Volleyball )
Greg Fenton
Principal
Have fun at Snowplanet these April school holidays!
Snowplanet, offering a winter wonderland experience just 20 minutes north of the Bridge, is a wonderful school holiday destination. The very popular kid’s school holiday programmes comes with a 2 hour ski or snowboard group lesson (beginners to advanced) each day, rental equipment, a graduation meal on the last day, a snow academy achievement booklet and a huge amount of fun!
For enquiries or bookings contact Snowplanet on 09 427 0044 extension 725 or email. Visit Snowplanet’s website.
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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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Community Notices
For Sale
Recently published booklet on the first 25 years of the Onewhero Fire Force. $25 each, available from the school office.
I AM FREE for Autumn at Auckland Museum
With autumn here and the temperature dropping, it's about time to explore the fabulous Auckland Museum.
Throughout autumn Aucklanders will receive free entry to the museum with proof of residence. Of course, kids are always free. School holiday activities include a BioBlitz, Crochet Sea Garden, The Dangerous Museum for Boys and Girls and more. Plus, spend a minimum of $20 at the Museum cafe and receive a free regular sized coffee. (Valid 6 - 16 April upon presentation of this newsletter)
For more information visit their website
Horses for Sale
WindRiver Stud Presents:
“Barney Rubble”
A stunning dapple grey welsh X 11.1hh pony
Barney is a sweet 6yr gelding who needs an experienced home to be sold as “lead rein pony”
Phone 237 8175 $2500 Ono
“Shyann”
Timor X Arab/Station currently 122cm D.O.B 4.12.08
A real sweet horse will be a ribbon winner, Buckskin in colour, very well handled and not a lot phase’s her. Phone 237 8175
Badminton in Onewhero
Due to the positive response to start a Badminton Club, the first Club night will be on Thursday 29th April, in the school hall at 7pm. Please bring $2 and your own racquet. See you there. Any queries contact Sandra Stokes.
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