Kia ora and welcome to Term 4! It is hard to believe how quickly the year is flying by. The children have returned to school refreshed after their holiday break and have quickly settled back into the routines of school. They are certainly delighted to partake in Jumpjam again. Parents are very welcome to join in with the routines as well. Have a look at the classroom blogs and see what other learning they have been involved in already.
A warm welcome is extended to Mrs Margs Mills Smith and our newest five year old children who have just begun their school journey in Room 16. We also warmly welcome the other new children in rooms 1, 3 and 5 and their families to our Junior School.
Carnival
The countdown has begun and it will soon be here! It is a fabulous day so please put your name down for a job or two. It is a great way to meet new people and have some fun along the way! Put it in your diary now - Sunday 28 November.
Calendars
You will have received notices about our Annual Calendar fundraising. The children have made their designs and these are currently being displayed in classrooms. They are available for parents and caregivers to come in and have a look. This year your child's artwork can also be made into cards and diary covers. They make a great Christmas present and should be back in time for overseas posting. Please send along your order to your child's class teacher with the correct money. If you have a child in another classroom you will need to send along a separate order to their class.
Clothing and Footwear
It is pleasing to see the children are wearing their wide brimmed named sunhats outside in spite of the changeable weather we have been experiencing lately. Thank you for supporting this sun safety message. Please ensure also that your child wears suitable clothing and footwear on Thursdays as they are learning different skills in athletics in preparation for our Athletics Day later in the term.
Head lice
Once again we have noticed some children have head lice. Please check your child's hair on a regular basis and treat their head immediately if you discover any eggs.
Full School Assembly
This Friday we will be having assembly for the whole school in the hall at 1.30 p.m. Please come along and join us.
Next week
On Monday, school will be closed due to the Labour Weekend holiday. On Tuesday, the children will be taking part in some ballet workshops.
Events Coming up during the term
* Disco - further details will follow shortly
* Athletics - as mentioned above
* 'Starting school at five' information evening for parents of preschoolers will be on Wednesday November 24th at 7 p.m.
* Education Outside the Classroom Week - November 29 - December 3 - more details to follow closer to the time
* Reporting to Parents - At the end of the term your child will be bringing home their portfolio of work samples showing you the progress that they have made throughout this year along with their written report and information on how they are progressing with the National Standards.
* Christmas concert - December 9th
* Last day of this term is Friday December 17th
Have an enjoyable long weekend!
Kind regards
Maureen Buckley
Deputy Principal
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