Together we learn, together we grow

Kia ora whanau, 

We still have a number of students who have not returned their permission slips for our trip to New World on Wednesday. Please send these along tomorrow. We are also short of parents to help with supervision and transport. Team Huia currently has only one parent and needs 2 or 3 more. Team Tui needs one more parent and Team Moa needs 3 more. There is an alternative lesson that we could do at school instead, but the lesson at the supermarket definitely leaves a lasting impression. 

Please email me this evening if you are able to help us on Wednesday. 

Nga mihi, 

Ruth Fairweather

AG this Friday means a BBQ and and Raffles! We are not doing our normal lunches but will be open to kids coming with money at lunch if they're interested. Cash and Eftpos available.

Junior School trip to The Globe Theatre

Today: Thursday 15 October

We will be leaving school at 9am

Please ensure you have paid the $2 admission fee to the office.

Thank you to whanau who have offered transport.

Junior Staff

Morning Whanau, 

Welcome back to term 4, a very exciting term! 

Just a reminder that term 4 is a hat wearing term. So bucket hats are mandatory as of today. Children know the rules: no hat, no play. 

Thanks, 

Jess 

Term 4
 
I hope everyone has had a lovely restful break. Just a few bits of information for term 4!
 
Hats: Term 4 is a no hat, no play. Please remember to pack a named hat that can live in your child's tote tray for the term.
 
Ag day: On Thursday, the junior school will be creating sand saucers for our indoor exhibition. Please make sure your child brings in a saucer (plate) and flowers for arrangements. If your child has a lamb/calf/pet, they don't need to come to school on Friday. They will come with you and can come in mufti. If your child hasn't got a lamb or calf, it will be a regular school day and they come to school in full school uniform.
 
Spelling & Reading: Spelling notebooks will come home day one. Please read every night with your child and practice their spelling words. This will continue until week 8. Just a reminder, readers should 'live' in your child's book bag. Often we read one book over 2 days and need it for our next reading lesson.
 
Swimming: The pool usually opens 1st December. If the pool opens then, we will swim everyday that it is warm. I'll send out more information when I know the date the pool is opening.
 
Important Dates:
Thursday 15th October - Junior Trip to the Globe theatre
Friday 16th October - Ag day
Monday 26th October - Labour day
Tuesday 3rd November - Junior School St John's visit
Wednesday 4th November - Athletics day
Friday 6th November @ 2:40pm - Haka competition (whanau welcome)
Sunday 22nd November - Rongotea Christmas Parade
Thursday 10th December - Last day of term. Prize giving @ 2pm