Newlands Intermediate School Newsletter

Newlands Intermediate School Newsletter
Week 1 Term 2 2015
April 23rd 2015
Welcome to term 2. This term is our longest term of the year at 11 weeks but we are pleased about this as it is a
term of science – observation and exploration. We all enjoy this focus and I hope your child will have plenty to talk
about with you.
We are all looking forward to tomorrow’s trip into Wellington to watch the Anzac parade and visit the Field of
Remembrance in the botanical gardens. This is a marvellous opportunity to be part of a significant event in our
history. It is a major undertaking and we are grateful to the small group of parents who have offered to help us. If
you have not already done so please ensure the permission slip and money are paid to school before the trip
tomorrow morning. If you have misplaced the slip please send a note giving permission and include the $5 for the
bus.
We have created an Anzac display in our library and if you are passing or visiting us feel free to pop in and take a
look. Talking with our students we have realised many of them know the names of places and events but little else
so we are spending some time over the next week investigating Anzac and Gallipoli events.
This term marks the beginning of the colder weather and the start of the cold and cough season. Please note we
have a few second hand polar fleeces for sale at $20 each. Also give some thought to purchasing the school anorak.
It is very warm, ideal for the cold and wet and is unbranded so it can be worn beyond school. If you haven’t already
done so now is the time to send your child’s box of tissues.
We have had a couple of outbreaks of head lice in recent weeks. Please be vigilant with checking this from time to
time so we can eliminate it from our school.
Next Thursday April 30th we are having our school cross country. The start and finish line is below the sports pavilion
at the college. You are all most welcome to come along and watch the students run. The top runners will go on to
represent us at the Inter-intermediate Cross Country event later in the term.
While it seems repetitive and a little disheartening for me at times I feel it necessary to remind you about the
technology fees and donations for this year. We have received only 60% of our expected Run for Us total so our
donations and fees are more important than ever. Our donation is $90 per year which works out to be $2.25 per
week. Your donation contributes to extra activities and features like;
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Librarians that run our super library 5 mornings a week.
Our digital device purchases and maintenance that cost thousands a year and include items like Kindles and
a variety of Apps that particularly help our students with learning needs.
Sound systems in classes to help with speech clarity and hearing.
New tents for camp
Costumes, props and lighting for productions and Stage Challenge
And many more everyday items that help support and extend learning at our school…
Invoices that cover the school donation and the technology fees went home last term. They have been emailed to
the address you identified on your enrolment form. A reminder will be sent every term. Technology fees cover the
large amount of consumables used in this programme.
There are lots of things on this term’s calendar so please note the events you would like to attend.
Angela Lowe
Calendar of Events for Term 2
Anzac Parade in Wellington
Friday April 24th – 10am -3pm
Anzac Day observed – school closed
Monday April 27th
School Cross Country – Newlands College Field
Thursday April 30th 1.15 – 2.45
BOT
Thursday May 7th 6.30pm
College Production - Matinee
Monday May 18th
ICAS – Digital Technology
Tuesday May 19th
Māori Whānau Hui
Monday May 25th 6 – 7.30
Queen’s Birthday Monday – school closed
Monday June 1st
Maths Information evening
Wednesday June 3rd 6 – 7.30
ICAS - Science
Wednesday June 3rd
Inter-intermediate Cross Country
Wednesday June 10th
BOT
Thursday June 11th 6.30pm
ICAS – Spelling / Writing
Monday June 15th
School Production week
Wednesday June 24th Evening performance
Thursday June 25th Evening performance
Options Week
Monday June 29th – Thursday July 2nd
Celebration of Learning throughout the school
Thursday July 2nd 6pm – 7.30pm
End of term Celebration Assembly 2.00pm
Friday July 3rd