Dear Parents and Caregivers
What a busy few weeks the children have had. Last week we went to 'The Nutcracker Suite' ballet which was an amazing performance. The children enjoyed it immensely and were absolutely enthralled by the show. Having had visits earlier by the dancers helped the children to understand the different movements in the show. The behaviour of the children was very good and it was a pleasure to take them out as for many children it was their first school trip on a bus. Thanks to Ms Jones for booking the ballet for us in March.
Junior School Athletics
This annual event is being held tomorrow Tuesday November 9th if fine. The postponement date is next Tuesday November 16th. The programme is as follows - 8.45 to 9.25 a.m. - room 16 - our newest children will do some events. At 9.30 a.m. all other Junior children from rooms 1 to 6 will come out on to the courts and will be seated in their groups. Each child is in a group and will stay in that group for the duration of the Athletics sports. Each group will take part in a rotation covering six different events. At 9.45 a.m. we will start the rotations. There will be three events followed by morning tea, a further three events and then relays. Each event will be approximately fifteen minutes and we aim to finish at 12.15 p.m.
Parents and families are very welcome to come to school and watch the events. Parents with pre schoolers please ensure that you keep them back from the events and off the equipment.
All children need to wear appropriate clothing and suitable footwear. Please ensure that they are dressed in shorts, t shirt, sneakers and have sunhats, water and sunscreen applied.
We want all children to participate in all events and show you their skills in athletics. It is a fun day but also an excellent opportunity for them to challenge themselves and strive to be the best that they can be.
Disco - Year 0 to 3
On Friday November 12th the Home and School Association are holding their Annual Disco. All children go home at the usual time and return to the hall at 5 p.m. The cost is $5 to be paid at the door. Parents and caregivers are very welcome to stay and either watch or dance. If you leave your child please return promptly at 6 p.m. to collect them as the hall needs to be swept and set up for the next disco.
Teatowels
Every child in our Junior School has drawn themselves and currently their pictures are being printed onto a teatowel. The teatowels will be available for sale at the Carnival from the Junior School teachers beside the cake stall at a cost of $10 each. They will not be pre sold and we have limited numbers so be quick to purchase one. They are made of good quality linen and are light to post for Christmas.
2011
Planning is well underway for next year. If your child has a birthday particularly in March or April and you are thinking that they would benefit by staying longer in the Junior School could you please contact me via email or school office to make an appointment to discuss this?
Literacy Tests
As soon as your child turns six they take part in a range of literacy tests. If you have not seen the results as yet and would like to please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange an appointment.
Chicken Pox
Currently some of our children are unwell with the chicken pox. If your child is affected they need to stay at home. Once the spots have scabbed over they may return to school as the infectious time is before the spots appear.
Activity Fee
Although we have budgeted very carefully throughout the year we did not bank on a rise in both GST and diesel prices. e.g. last week's bus trip cost $15 per child instead of the $10 we thought it would. We have planned our Education Outside the Classroom activities involving some trips away from school. We would appreciate if parents could pay $5 per child to the office to cover the increased transport costs?
Starting School at five information evening
The next information evening for parents with preschoolers is on Wednesday November 24th at 7 p.m. in the school staffroom.
Have a great week.
Kind regards
Maureen Buckley
Deputy Principal
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