Term 2 Week 7 .pdf

Ngatea Primary School
Term 2 Week 7
Telephone: 07 867 7305
Facsimile: 07 867 7210

21 June 2013
www.ngatea.school.nz
office@ngatea.school.nz

Mihi nui ki a koutou katoa
IN THIS NEWSLETTER

BALLOT DEADLINE

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Our Ballot deadline date is Friday 28 June 2013.

BOT OFFICERS
The newly elected BOT held its first meeting on Monday,
when BOT officers were elected:
Andrew Gordon:
Julie Pirie:
Mellisa MacKay:
Graeme Beagley:
Shane Doddrell:
Karla Hull:

BOT Chairperson
Treasurer
Treasurer & Community Liaison
Health & Safety
Property
Staff Representative

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Ballot Deadline
BOT Officers
Grandparents Day
Fonterra Milk for
Schools
Parent Student
Conferences
School Dates
SCHOOL NOTICES

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Harakeke Education
Trust
Scholastic Book Fair
Modern School of
Music
Subway Lunches
It’s my turn to cook
Cash for schools
SPORTS NOTICES

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Basketball
Hockey
COMMUNITY NOTICES

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Waitak Disco
St Johns

All (eldest & only) students received 2 postcard invitations to our Grandparents
Club & Day. We would love to host all our grandparents – please help by
mailing the invites to your children’s grandparents. Please call in at the office if
you need another invitation.
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GRANDPARENTS CLUB

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Thursday, 11 July 2013
7 - 9 p.m. (Staffroom)
All grandparents are invited to join us for
drinks and nibbles as we share our learning
environment with you.
Strictly R.S.V.P. by 5 July 2013

Friday, 12 July 2013
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Why not join your grandchild/ren for a day
of fun activities?
No need to R.S.V.P. Just come along - and
remember to bring your picnic basket.

FONTERRA MILK FOR SCHOOLS
Our Year 0-6 students will be participating in the Fonterra Milk for Schools
scheme from the start of Term 3. Students will each be receiving a 250ml
container of milk as part of their morning “fruit break”.
If you do not want your child to participate, then it is important that you return
the inserted reply slip to the office asap – or give the admin staff a call
(8677305).

PARENT-STUDENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
MISSED YOUR CHILD’S CONFERENCE? Please contact the teacher for an
appointment – or call the school office to set a time up for you.

WANTED…if no longer needed at home, please
Couches
Bar Stools
Swiss Balls

In reasonable condition – we would appreciate them.
Please contact the school Office.

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TERM 2 2013 EVENTS
BOT Meetings will be on every 2nd Monday of each month.
JUNE
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J-Rock (Claudelands, Hamilton)
Out of Zone Ballot

JULY
3
8-12
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11
12

Kids First (1:30 p.m.)
Book Week
BOT Meeting (7:30 p.m.)
Grandparents Club (7:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
Grandparents Open Day

SCHOOL NOTICES
Harakeke Edu cation Tru st
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 30th July 2013
to be held at Ngatea Primary School Staff Room at 7pm
All interested parties invited to attend
Sch olastic Book Fair – 8 th to 12 th July 2013
This y ears book f air will be h eld in th e library. P aren ts,
family an d frien ds are w elcome to atten d an d view th e
display s f or purch ases. Th e f air run s f rom 8 am un til
3.30pm daily.
The Modern S chool of Mu sic
Weekly Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard lessons will be recommencing
this term.
Both group and individual lessons are available.
Please contact Steve Terry on (07) 8684851 or 021 022 72914 and
leave a message.

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Subw ay Lun ches
Subway lunches are available for the children on a Tuesday and
Thursday. Orders are to be completed on an envelope and placed in
the subway order box (outside school office).
Min i Su bs
white or wheat bread
Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Tuna or Salami
Cookies
Juice Box
Small Primo
Large Primo
Min i Pu mp
Large Pu mp

$3. 60
$0.80
$1.50
$2. 20
$3.50
$2. 50
$3. 90

It’s My Tu rn To C ook Ton igh t B osch S chool Holiday
Program – Ju ly 1 5 - 1 7
The It’s My Turn To Cook Tonight Bosch School Holiday Program is
FREE, ONLINE, FUN and unique with great prizes. It is available
ANYWHERE there is Internet coverage. This means no travelling, no
pick ups or drop offs – kids get food savvy and learn to cook in their
own home, using their food, cooking their dinner. Find out more
www.itsmyturntocooktonight..com
<http://www.itsmyturntocooktonight.com/> .

CAS H FOR S CHOOLS
When AC Petfoods collects your injured or
unwanted cow, nominate your school, and they
will send the payment for the animal directly to
the school.
What a great way to earn extra money for your
school!!!!
Phone 08 00 D OWNC OW
www.acpetfoods.co.nz

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Worker of th e Week
Week 5
RO O M
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3
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5

NA ME
Ben Smith
Jayde Hood
Jessica Davis
Elizabeth Schouten

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Hayley MacKay
Aidan Harrison

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Alysha Rennie
Sally Barrier
Ayla Churcher
Lewis Horder

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Kurt Sedgwick

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Luke Comer

RE A SO N
Great at finding words for his story writing.
Fantastic sounding out in writing.
Always demonstrating I CARE.
Great procedural writing on “How to make
flubber”.
For being a fantastic I CARE role model.
Showing an improvement in your self
management skills.
Impressive, thoughtful, creative writing.
Best MI Plan in Incredible Minds.
Fantastic statistic results.
Outstanding effort and progress in all learning
areas.
Awesome effort and progress in all learning
areas.
Outstanding statistic results.

Week 6
RO O M
2

NA ME
Katie Hughes

3
4

Boston Murphy
Jessica Winder

5
6

Joshua
Featherstone
Callum Cryer

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Caitlin Doddrell

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Lewis Goldby

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Ella Cooper-Levin

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Nevahn Gilmor

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Patrick List

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Troy Phillips
Rebekah
Vukojevich

RE A SO N
For practicing very hard to write her name
correctly.
Such great thinking in maths.
For being very helpful to others in our
classroom.
A Fantastic improvement in his maths
knowledge.
For having an improved attitude towards his
learning – well done Callum.
Always asking questions and booking
conferences, wonderful showing of
responsibility for your learning.
Enthusiasm and effort towards Design Impact
project.
Fantastic predictions about the text Running
Wild.
Showing an improved attitude and approach to
all areas of his learning.
Putting a lot of effort into statistics and making
progress in his mathematics learning.
Making a great start with his writing.
Super Running Record Result.

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SPORT NOTICES
Basketball
Starts Monday 5 August for children 7 years and older. Cost $10 per
child.
To register ph Suzanne 8677916 or txt 0273372544 before the
holidays.
This will be every Monday after school in the events centre.
Hockey
Ngatea Kiwis
Ngatea Beavers
Ngatea Hornets

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Mangatangi Harriers
v
Turua Blues
BYE

COMMUN ITY N OTICES
Waitakaruru School Disco
6th July - 6.30pm – 9pm
Waitakaruru Hall
Gold coin donation, food and drink available
THEME: Super Heros vs Super Villians
Open to pre-school children and students Yr0 – Yr8

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Kids First – Lunch Order – Fundraiser
The Kids First Yummy School Lunch Orders are coming again on the
1 July 2013. If you would like your child to have a lunch, please fill
out the slip below and return with $5.00 to the office.
WHEN:

Monday 1 July

WHAT:

Standard Lunch
1 x Juice Box
1 x Packet of Chips
1 x Homemade cookie
1 x Sausage ‘n’ Bread

COST:

$5 for standard lunch
$1.50 for extra sausages

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NAME:

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ROOM:

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All lunches will be served in the event centre at lunchtime.
One order per child please.
ORDERS CLOSE THURSDAY 27th JUNE 2013

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