Junior Jottings No 9

Kia ora! It is hard to believe that already we are half way through the term and winter is upon us. We know the children were disappointed with last week's weather making the proposed Cross Country too dangerous and uncomfortable for them to do. We hope to do an event for our Junior School later in the term when hopefully the weather improves.

This week -

Today all children in the Junior School began gymnastics in the hall. They will be having these sessions each Monday and Tuesday for the next four weeks. Please could parents ensure that the children wear clothing suitable for the activities on these days.


The Parent Information workshops will be this Thursday in the library at 1.40 p.m. and in room 3 at 7 p.m. The topic this week is reading. All welcome.

On Friday May 28th we are doing 'HeartJam' at 10 a.m. Heart Jam will be New Zealand's largest aerobics class and is about children helping children in their community. The HeartJam routine is choreographed by Brett Fairweather, creator of Jump Jam, to a soundtrack exclusively created by Kiwi band, Minuit. The money our school raises is dedicated to supporting Child and Youth programmes and services for children with heart conditions. This includes National Camps where they can be in a safe and fun environment.  Could children please bring a gold coin donation to support this cause.

Next week-


'To School at Five' Information Evening
This evening will be held on Wednesday 2 June at 7pm in the school staff room.  All parents of preschoolers are cordially invited to attend.


Information Workshop
The last workshop will be on 'Writing' and will be held on Thursday 3 June at 1.40pm and 7pm


Parenting Course
If you are interested in finding out more about the 'Incredible Years' parenting course, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Registrations for the next course close next week.


Have a great week.
Maureen Buckley
Deputy Principal