PATUMAHOE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Term 4 Week 6 November 30 2011
DEAR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Our life at school is busy with all the end of year targets to meet, activities to plan and enjoy and Ministry of Education deadlines. The Board of Trustees had their final meeting of the year last night. We were able to view our comparative data results and feel proud of the school’s achievements both in curriculum results and the school environment. The celebrations for our 58 Year 6 pupils are well underway. Tonight at our Year 6 dinner we will farewell 29 families who have contributed to our school over the past years. The PTA help sponsor the Rainbow’s End ‘thank-you for pupil service to the school’ trip on Friday and next week the Year 6 students and teachers go on the City Camp and will enjoy the ‘Amazing Race’, moving around the central city to discover information or do an activity-great fun! Our seniors and juniors will have a fun day on Friday 9 December with different activities throughout the day.
PRIZEGIVING
Our school prize giving will be on Monday 12 December, at 1pm in the school hall. Parents of prizewinners will be notified.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
There will be a sausage sizzle this Friday 2 December. Sausages are $2 each. Please place any orders in the green lunch box, in a named, sealed envelope.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
A huge thank you to all the students, parents and caregivers who supported the Book Fair this year. We sold just over $3000 worth of books, which enables the school to purchase books for the library to the value of approximately $900. Well done Patumahoe School!
‘MIDNIGHT’ CD & DVD
Orders are still being taken for copies of ‘Midnight’. If you would like a copy of the professionally finished CD (includes all the songs) and DVD (photos and full performance package), in a presented case, for $15, please send your order in ASAP.
ZONE ATHLETICS
11 children participated well at this higher level athletics day. Zac Dell was Zone Champion (1st) in the long jump and 100m sprint, 2nd in the high jump, 4th in the 200m, 4th in the relay and central group came 2nd in the relay. Matthew Waddell achieved 3rd in the 60m. Congratulations!
JUNIORS HI-VIZ VESTS
Please return these to Room 2 by Friday 9 December. They will be reissued to the youngest pupils in 2012. Thank you to the Pukekoke Lions for the use of these vests and to the parents who remind their children to wear them to and from school.
SCHOOL FINISH DATES & TIMES
Our last day of the year is Tuesday 13 December with the school closing at 12.o0pm. The buses will run at 12.00pm and after school care will start at 12.00pm. If you wish to use the after school care on a casual basis phone Lynley 0274435207.
2012
Our first day back at school is Tuesday 31 January. Teachers Only Day is Thursday 26 January. Class lists will be displayed the week prior. Dates for the uniform shop and stationary sales are to be advised next week.
BABYSITTER
Babysitter available on Friday and Saturday nights or week nights by negotiation. Childcare available during the day as of the 5th January until the end of Jan 2012. Reasonable rates. Ph Arna Clark 0275420553 or 2392008.
DEBBIES SCHOOL OF TAP DANCE RECITIAL
Harrington Hall, Sunday 4 December, two shows, 11am & 3pm. Free of charge. Come along and enjoy!
GROOVEIT 2011 DANCE SHOW
Sat 10 December, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, Pukekohe Town Hall. $8 child, $12 Adult. www.grooveit.co.nz
RUGBY – GET INVOLVED IN 2012
Which sport will your child play next year? Which sport will give them enjoyment, friendship, fitness and health benefits, and how can you be a part of that too? The choices are abundant; however, with the recent success of this year’s All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup campaign and the growth of the 7-aside game, Rugby is set to grow to even greater status than ever before. You and your child can be involved in one or more of the following roles: Coach, Player, Referee or Rugby Club Volunteer by contacting your local Rugby Club and/or by visiting the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union website www.steelers.co.nz
EIGHT COUNT DANCE SHOWS
Sat 3 Dec, Pukekohe Town Hall, 11am & 4pm. Sun 11 Dec, Waiuku Town Hall, 1.30pm & 5.30pm. Adults $15, Senior Citizens/Students $10, Child $5.
BELLYFUL TEATOWELS
Anna Molineux ‘s ‘Young @ Art’ students have designed some wonderful art for Bellyfull and their tea towel fundraiser. Support this fantastic local organisation and get a great Christmas present in the bargain. To purchase visit www.yummyinmytummy.co.nz
SCHOOL HOLIDAY MOSAIC CLASS
10 or 17 January 2012 in Waiuku. Come along, have fun and learn to mosaic - many different shapes to choose from. 10am - 3pm - $45 per student all material included. Phone Anne 235 1345 or 0274 803 242.
Slippery Creek Kayak offer
Special for Patumahoe School
Kayaking trips between Hingaia and Slippery Creek, $50 for adults/$35 for Children (up to 13 yo). For each adult trip we will donate $10 to Patumahoe School.
Offer runs to Jan 31 2012, Bookings essential, Ph Chris Caldwell (09) 294-7567 or email info@slipperycreek.co.nz www.slipperycreek.co.nz
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COMING EVENTS
30 November Year 6 Dinner
2 December Year 6 Rainbows End Trip
7-8 December Year 6 City Camp
12 December Prizegiving 1pm
13 December Last day of school, 12noon closing
Regards Ron Gordon & Staff