DEAR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
We have a wonderful set of children who have all settled
quickly into school routines. The relocated sheds have now
been stocked with sports gear and maintenance items leaving
the entrance and the original site looking open, clean and
spacious. The BOT will be interviewing designers/
architects next week and we will keep you informed as each
stage is proposed.
ROAD SAFETY
As a parent how do you score with school road safety?
Do you park in the Clive Howe Rd carpark?
Do you let your children out on the curb side?
Do you park blocking the line of sight for the crossing?
Are you one of the several parents who does U-turns in
Patumahoe Rd?
Please consider driving and parking safely around our school.
The Police will be supporting safety around schools in the
next few weeks.
ASSEMBLY
Room 5 will be taking assembly this Friday, starting at
1.40pm.
COMEDY EVENING
Have you got your tickets?? Organise your friends and join
us in this Patumahoe Community fundraiser. Gary
McCormick and Tim Shadbolt are expecting to see you
there!Tickets are selling well, get in quick. Friday 20
February (next week already!) Doors open at 7pm, Show
starts at 8pm. Tickets are $35 each, available from Sue
Aitken in Room 3, Jan Jennings 236 3566 or directly from
GJ Wecks or Liddells Pharmacy. See you there!
PARENT EVENING
Have you booked Tuesday 17 February for the Parent/
Teacher evening? Take this opportunity to learn about the
Numeracy, Literacy and ATOL programmes your children will
be involved in and how we as a school are developing key
competencies and values in the new curriculum. 6pm to
approx 7.30pm. A crèche will be provided in Room 1.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS TRIATHLON
ActiV Events needs your registration and firm commitment
to this event. If you are intending to enter, the deadline is
this Friday 13th February. Entry forms available in the
office foyer.
SUNHATS
Sunhats are part of the compulsory uniform and part of the
National Sun Sense Policy for all schools. NAMED hats need
to be at school and worn at each playtime, lunchtime and for
outdoor activities. Parents please ensure your child has
their hat at school every day. Learning to care for personal
belongings is an important skill for all children? knowing
where your hat is and having it ready to wear.
ASB SCHOOL BANKING
For your children to receive the free gift packs, the forms
need to be returned by Friday 20th February as there are
limited stocks available. The packs will be presented at an
assembly to the children who have registered for school
banking on the new form.
HELPERS NEEDED ? Lunches and Road Patrol
We would like a volunteer to collate the school lunch orders
on Wednesday mornings from 8.25am. This only takes about
half an hour and training will be given. Please see the office.
We also need parents to help with crossing duty each
morning. Please see Maree Phillips if you can help.
STUCK ON YOU LABELS OPPORTUNITY
Coming home today is a flier from Stuck on You. There is a
huge array of quality labels for every circumstance, from
clothing to shoes to microwave and dishwasher safe
lunchbox labels. You can order on the flier (cheques made
out to Stuck on You) or from the website directly. Please
ensure you name Patumahoe School as the fundraiser and
our school will benefit. Orders to be in by Friday 20th
February to the office please. www.stuckonyou.biz
PUKEKOHE YOUTH CHOIR
Open to all singers aged 11 years onwards. They meet on
Mondays, 7-9pm at The Centre. Cost $50 per term. Ph
Nicki Turner 236 4266 or email
pukekoheyouthchoir@xtra.co.nz
PUKEKOHE SOCCER CLUB
Last opportunity for Junior and Senior enrolment, Saturday
14 February 9am to 12pm at the clubrooms, John St,
Pukekohe. New players please bring proof of age. Ph
Catriona 2389648 or Tony 2381658.
TUAKAU SOCCER CLUB
Registration 14/15 February, 10am to 12pm and Wed 18
February 4-6pm at Tuakau Rugby Clubrooms. Ph Mike
2381066 or 021902231.
CHILL OUT AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Before and after school care at the Recreation Centre,
Pukekohe. Daily pick up service. OSCAR funding available.
www.franklinsport.co.nz or ph 2385240.
VOLUNTEER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES OPEN DAY
Emergency Services join forces at North Harbour Stadium,
this Sunday 15 February to give the public a rare behindthe-scenes
glimpse into their daily roles. Includes NZ Fire
Service, NZ Police, St Johns Ambulance, Coastguard, NZ
Defence Force, SPCA and Urban Search and Rescue. 9am ?
4pm. Entry and carparking is FREE
QUALITY USED TOYS WANTED FOR AUSTRALIAN
BUSH FIRE VICTIMS/CHILDREN ? PLEASE SEND
ALONG TO ROOM 5 (See Newsletter on opposite page)
Thank you.
COMING EVENTS
12 February Cricket with Peter Zanzottera
17 February Parent/ Teacher meeting night
20 February Comedy Evening with Gary
McCormick and Tim Shadbolt
A&P Top Team Challenge
23 February Franklin Primary School Triathlon
6 March Senior Swimming Sports
10 March Group Day ? Swimming
14-15 March Relay for Life
19 March Zone -Swimming
9 April End of Term 1
Regards Ron Gordon and Staff