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WAIHI EAST SCHOOL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 05/2015

4 March 2015

Kia ora A huge congratulations to our swim team who are competing in the local Waihi Cluster competition today. We look forward to hearing about your successes and competitive spirit. My thanks to Phil for organizing this event and our team of teacher and whanau who were able to support this special day.

Yesterday I had my first meeting with the Student Council Chairperson (Arama) and Vice Chairperson (Isobel). Our year six team have decided to fund raise for sports uniforms and first aid kits. Watch out as the year progresses as to their new ideas and initiatives.

I love a community kai after prize giving. It is a lovely way to celebrate our successes as a team and come together as a united group. In the past, our school pig bucket has fattened a pig. Last year our pig bucket was not very successful. With the support of our year six students we aim to fill a bucket of scraps each school day allowing for a pig to be fed, then eaten together at prize giving. Your help of reminding your children about using the pig bucket for lunchbox scraps will be appreciated. Our thanks to the Tai whanau for supplying the pig and meeting it’s requirements.

How is your giant pumpkin growing? Our competition is well and truly on but it seems they are tricky things to grow. I can grow kamo kamo like crazy but no pumpkin has developed. Lets hope you are having more success in the pumpkin growing department than I am!

Nits are doing the rounds at school. We now have new supplies of KidsCan lice treatment. Please let us know if you would like nit treatment slipped into your child’s bag. Our Health Nurse Tracey Maloney will visit classes later in the month to share combing strategies with students - one of the best ways to keep these pests at bay.

Nga mihi nui, Emily (ehargreaves@east.school.nz)

School Notices WAIHI ACADMEY CULTURAL EXPERIENCE PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE from 20th to 27th March The Waihi Academy is running another Cultural Experience Day where YR 5 & 6 students and adults have the opportunity to explore various cultures through arts, music, sports and food! This is a fantastic day where students get to experience these activities in an interactive and hands on capacity. Cost includes lunch and materials.

When: Friday 27th March 9.00am—2.30pm Who: Year 5 & 6 Students Cost: $15.00 per person Please complete the attached form and return with payment if you would like your child to attend.

HEALTH NURSE AND LICE Our lovely health nurse will be visiting each class on March 17th to teach children how to use a nit comb. You are welcome to attend. Also, a huge thank you to parents for treating your child’s hair for lice. Our next step is learning how to comb them out and retain a lice-free head.

SCHOOL LUNCHES A reminder about our new school lunches. Food will be made

by Farmgate Deli in Waihi Beach and delivered to school daily.

For more info visit www.thelunchboxclub.co.nz  Lunchbox Club Lunches, available everyday  Sushi, available Thursdays P : 863 8693

School Notices cont.

READING TOGETHER REMINDER A reminder about Mrs Laing’s Reading Together workshops:  Thursday 5th March 1.30—2.45pm  Thursday 12th March 1.30—2.45pm  Thursday 26th March 1.30—2.45pm Come along and discover practical ways to bring fun and enjoyment into reading with your children at home. Meet in the staffroom.

MATHS WORKSHOP Mrs Laing will be running a Maths Workshop at the end of this term, suitable for years 1-3. This workshop will be both fun and practical and we would love to have you here. If you are interested, kindly let us know a time which best suits you on the slip attached. A date and time will then be decided and we will let you know.

PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL POOL HOURS MON & WED Due to swimming lessons Mondays & Wednesdays, our school pool will be unavailable until after lessons finish at 4.40pm on these two afternoons.

NEWSLETTER SPONSORS We are in the process looking for sponsors for a new print run of our A3 newsletter paper. If you would like to advertise your business or organisation on the back of our weekly newsletters, please see Sharon in the office.

SCHOOL CONTACTS M : 021 0258 4817 F : 863 8671 E : ehargreaves@east.school.nz Visit our school’s new website www.waihieast.school.nz

Sport Notices YR 5 & 6 NETBALLERS, GET YOUR NETBALL SHOES OUT! Pre-season training will start this week, and will be held every Wednesday at lunchtime. See you on the courts.

NETBALL After 10 years, Sharon Samson is stepping down as netball co-coordinator. We thank Sharon for the huge amount of time, effort, patience and skill she has shared during this time. A new netball co-ordinator is now required. Please let Lisa North know if you can do this.

JUNIOR RUGBY OFFICIAL WEIGH IN Dates for Waihi Youth Rugby weigh in for all grades, including Rippa at the Waihi Athletic Club, Kenny Street.  Thurs 19 March, 3.30-5.30PM  Thurs 26 March, 3.30-5.30PM NO un official weigh in this year. Pre-register at: www.sportsground.co.nz/waihiathleticrugby New registrations bring:  A recent photo  A copy of child’s birth certificate Registration fees due on the day:  $50 individual  $90 two player  $120 three or more  $20 rippa For more info. phone Andrea E-J: 021 178 7438 or Matt W: 021 438 758

Community Notices MUSIC LESSONS 2015 Mrs Wella Tasma’s music lessons have re-started for the year.

Individual or group lessons are available in: Recorder, flute, singing, keyboard, guitar, ukulele and saxophone. For information and enrolment phone: 863 6322 or e-mail artzsong134@gmail.com SEASONS GRIEF AND LOSS PROGRAMME Seasons is a programme of peer support groups for children experiencing loss or grief. The programme runs for 1 hour each week for the length of a school term. Please see the enclosed flyer and complete and return to the school office by Thursday 12th March if you are interested.

DAN CARTER & HEALTHERIES COMPETITION Enclosed in todays newsletter are flyers for the Healtheries Dan Carter promotion. Get involved and help us to win $10,000 in sports gear (delivered by Dan Carter) for our school by buying any two Healtheries supplements, teas or kidscare snacks from Countdown between 2-29th March. Swipe your One-Card to earn points for your nominated school.

WESTPAC RESCUE OPEN DAY The Westpac Rescue Open Day is this weekend, Sunday 8th March 10AM—2PM at the Jennian Hanger, Waikato Hospital.

Go along and meet local Rescue Pilots, Emergency Crews, Police Dogs, Armed Offenders, NZ Fire Service, Coastguard, St John Ambulance and more! Follow on FACEBOOK.COM/ RESCUEHELICOPTERTRUST. You could win a chopper flight!

GEO-TEERING AND ORIENTEERING AROUND WAIHI Geo-teering is a free and fun activity for all ages. Use your treasure-hunting, geo caching and orienteering skills to find hidden markers around Bowentown Heads, the trail to Orokawa Bay and Black Hill, Waihi. Prizes to be won.

For more info go to: www.virtuallyontrack.co.nz SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING Saturday night skating at the Waihi Events Centre has started again: Every Saturday from 6—8 PM $5 entry fee (includes skate hire –adult spectators free)

MATHS WORKSHOP WITH MRS LAING Yes, I am keen to come along to the hands-on maths workshop at the end of this term.

Name:__________________________________________

My child _____________________ has permission to attend the Waihi Academy Cultural Experience day on Friday 27th March.

Please find enclosed payment of $15.00 OR Please debit my school account if in credit (please circle one)

Child’s Name: ____________________________________ The time frame that suits best is (please tick to indicate):

I have a full drivers license, a registered and warranted vehicle and I can provide transport for _______________.

1.30—3.00 PM

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Name:_________________ Signed: ____________________

3.15—4.30 PM

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5.30—6.30 PM

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Waihi East School will pay the $15 fee for the first five adults who return their form and can attend on the day as a helper.

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Seasonsis a programme of peer support groups for children who are loss or grief, this may be due to death, experiencing separation/divorce or other major family change.

Seasonsprogrammes run for I hour once a week for the length of the schoof term, either after school or in school during school time where possible. Programmes start at the beginning of each term.

The aim of the programme is to provide a safe environment for children to expfore their issuesand feelings about loss and change in small age appropriate groups. Topics include: feelings, telling our stories, memories, changes, our strengths and looking ahead. We explore these topics using stories, art, games and activities.

Most importantly Seasonsis about peer support - often the greatest benefit is in being with others who are experiencing similar things. lf you would like to know more oryou would likeyour child to attend Seasons fill out the form belowand return it to school by Thursday March f 2th or contact the local coordinator Deanna on O22O835478.

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