Newmarket School News 12 September, 2014

Newmarket School News
12 September, 2014
From these roots
will strong trees grow
Tena koutou katoa
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Kids for Kids Choir Performance
Wow – what a great effort from our Kids
for Kids Choir on Thursday evening. The
choir sang and performed fabulously and
their front row position meant our families
had a great view of students. Many
thanks to Mrs Barry for training the choir.
KNZB Week
The Middle School students have been working really hard on looking after the environment.
They have asked me to remind you that next week is Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week!
Keep New Zealand Beautiful is Week 14-18
September 2014.
Well done to these rooms for their great work and
perseverance. They would love to hear about any
ideas other students and parents have – especially
about trying not to be a litter bug, and looking
after our marine
life and water.
Pie Day Thursday 18th September
The PSG are holding an “end of term Pie Day” to celebrate all our children’s hard work and to give
them a fun treat at the end of the term. Please return the money and order form in an envelope to
the office by today, Friday 12 September. There will be no Sushi orders on Thursday 18th
September.
Room 6 and 7 are on a trip on Thursday so they will be having their Pie Day on Friday the 19
September.
New Parents Afternoon Tea –18th September 2 - 3pm
Our next ‘New Parents’ afternoon tea will be held on Thursday 18th
September. Our new parent afternoon teas are generally held once a term in Term 3 and 4. The afternoon
tea meeting is a chance for any new parents to our school, and parents with children about to attend the
school, to meet the Principal, Board Chairperson and senior staff, in an informal manner. The meeting
provides opportunities for questions about the school, starting school, or schooling in general. Pre-schoolers
welcome. RSVP to the office please.
PSG School Aid Plaster Sales – Thank you
We would like to finish the plaster sales please. Can any unsold
plasters/bags or money be returned to the office.
Thank you to everyone who helped us with this fundraising.
Auckland Normal Intermediate Enrolment 2015
Enrolment applications In- Zone or Out-Of-Zone available at www.ani.school.nz/enrolments
To assist us with class placements In-Zone applications to be received by 19 September 2014.
Out-Of-Zone applications close 15 October 2014. A reminder that Out-of-Zone siblings must
apply via the ballot for enrolment in 2015.
World Literacy Day – Lots of fun
Stars of the Week
What’s On -Term 3
2014
16 September
16 September
18 September
18/19 September
18 September
19 September
20 September
22 September
26 September
Remuera Field Day
Remuera Zone Speech Competition
New Parent Afternoon Tea
PSG Pie Days
Seniors Corban’s Estate Art Gallery
Seniors Corban’s Estate Art Gallery
Marimba Festival – The Cloud
Mufti Week
Term 3 Ends
13 October
Term 4
16 October
24 October
APPA Choir Rehearsal
Middle School Assembly in Hall
Parents welcome 9.15am
Labour Day
Whole School Athletics Mt Smart
ANI Placement Tests
APPA Choir Rehearsal Town Hall
APPA Choir Performance
Senior School Assembly in Hall
Parents welcome 9.15am
World Kindness Day
Market Day
Chinese Dance Group APPA Town Hall
Junior School Assembly in Hall
Parents welcome 9.15am
Remuera Zone Athletics TBC
Ukulele Festival
School Prize Giving
Reports and Year Books sent home
Mufti Week
School Finishes
27 October
30 October
31 October
4 November
5 November
7 November
13 November
14 November
19 November
21 November
24/28 November
29 November
3 December
4 December
8 December
12 December
With kind regards
Dr Wendy Kofoed
Principal
PSG Meeting Minutes – Monday, 1st September 2014
Attendees:
Julie, Deryn, Anna, Catherine, Gayle, Eileen, Wendy Apologies: Davina Virginia
Cookie Day.
Thank you to all the students and helpers who did a fantastic job. Action: Deryn to bank proceeds from Cookie Day.
Plasters fundraising
Wendy explained that although the school has paid a deposit for the plasters, this is only on a ‘sale and return’ basis
so there is no obligation or risk in the fundraiser. To date about $1500 has been returned. Action: Gayle to mention
return of $$ or plasters in next newsletter.
Pie Day – Thursday, 18 September
Davina advised that helpers are needed on the day to package into class lots and distribute. Catherine has kindly
volunteered to help out - see Eileen to check lists, etc.
Entertainment Books
Approximately $300 has been raised. Action: Deryn to follow up and collect $$.
Kids Market Day
To be held on a Friday – 2nd or 3rd week of November at school.
Mufti Day – Term 3
To be held the last week of Term – proceeds to go to PSG.
Auction – Term 4
Davina had spoken to the manager at Maison Vauron (above C’est Fromage in McColl St) and they are interested.
Next steps to find out how many people could fit in the space, the charge for food, etc.
Action: Julie, Gayle and Davina to arrange to meet with owner of Maison Vauron.
Action: Julie to check how many people attended the previous auction night at Zarbo’s (info in Gayle’s folder)
Xmas Crafts
Further discussion was made around holding a craft night preparing Xmas wreaths. The new library could be the
venue. Need ideas for other cultures.
Action: Libby to talk to Petra’s Mum & Dad. Action:
Wendy to talk to teachers regarding ideas for other cultural
Xmas decorations/crafts. Action:
Anna to organise dates with Davina
Meeting closed at 8.20pm. Next meeting - TBC
Community Notices
Ukelele Workshops
We are proud to announce a new initiative by the NZUT. The very first Kiwileles holiday
programme!
Dates:
Times:
Venue:
Ages:
Fee:
Second week of school holidays Monday 6th – Friday 10th October
9am – 12pm
Courtyard Room of St Lukes Community Centre, 130 Remuera Road
Years 4 – 6 Kiwileles students
$100 for the 5 mornings
The goal of the programme is for children to learn the music from the 2014 Kiwileles Songbook. The
children will present an informal performance for parents and supporters at the prize-giving on the final
day of the course at 11am. Contact: [email protected]. for registration forms and
information. Joy Burnett, Administrator, www.nzukulelefestival.org.nz
Parnell Trust’s Awesome October Holiday Adventures – fun activities
for 5-14 year olds
Parnell Trust has 32 awesome activities and adventures for children (and parents) to choose
from these holidays. We have FIVE exciting programme options: Club House, Adventure
Seekers, Multi-Sport, LEGO Mindstorms and Special Tech Projects. Programmes are
available at both Parnell and Epsom schools and from 7.30am to 6pm every day, perfect for
working parents.
See our website for details www.parnell.org.nz or phone 09 555 5194.