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Newsletter #3 Tuesday 23 Feb 2010 be Empowering children tobe thebesttheycan

[email protected] Website: waioneke.school.nz [email protected] Principal MrsLindaBarton 1981 SouthHeadRoad 1981 Phone :094202884 Phone Fax: 094202984 Helensville 0874

Waioneke Email: RD 1 School Principal’s Chit Chat Firstly a big welcome Belana, Aidan and Bob, who are all new pupils in Room 4, and their families to the Waioneke School community  We would also like to farewell Kikorangi and his family, and wish them all the best for the future. You will have noticed that our fortnightly newsletter has almost been weekly. We have decided to send the newsletter out each week. So do check your child’s bag on Tuesdays. All the newsletters are numbered to help you keep track, and they will continue to be posted on the website. It looks like we will have fine weather for tonight’s community BBQ at school (5:30 – 7:30) so we do hope to see you there Linda

2010 WAIONEKE GOLF DAY: PLEASE SUPPORT THE GOLF DAY AS IT IS OUR SCHOOL’S MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENT, THIS YEAR ALL PROCEEDS ARE GOING TOWARD IMPROVING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT - INCLUDING TOP FIELD DRAINAGE 

The date for our 2010 Golf Day Fundraiser is Friday 19th March 2010. Previous teams have utilised the Waioneke Golf Day as a team building event or a way to acknowlegde their frequent customers. If you are aware of any business groups which may be interested in submitting a golf team of 4 players, please let Maria know.

HOW CAN YOU HELP FOR OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENT A decorated / or well presented cake for auction and prizes? Bacon and egg pie? Donate a bottle of wine for prizes e.g Sav Blanc/Lindaur? Donate a meat pack? Please contact Sharon Waller 420 2532

COMMUNITY EVENTS – our BBQ evening and the school swimming sports. Everyone is invited to our Community BBQ from 5:30 to 7:30 on Tuesday the 23rd February. The pool will be open and the BBQ will be available for you to cook your dinner. This is a great opportunity to informally meet the school staff and your neighbours. Our school swimming sports is being held on the following day (the 24th Feb), starting at 12:30 p.m. If you can make it, we’d love to see you there to cheer the kids on . NETBALL Attached please find an additional netball notice.. We do have a representative for the monthly meetings but still require assistance with coaching, managing and umpiring teams. We are aware how busy people’s lives are, but like all non-profit organisations the netball will only continue as long as there is some committed support. If you think you’d like to be involved please fill in the form and send it on back to school. Both boys and girls do play netball up to Year 8. We do have space for a few more players at Year 2, 3 or 4 . All of the games are played at Helensville on Saturday mornings so, unlike some weekend sport, you don’t need to travel all over Auckland. Please contact the office if you’d like to enrol your child.

BIBLE IN SCHOOLS Waioneke is continuing with our bible in schools programme, which is starting again shortly. The programme runs in each of our classes from 8:30 till 9 on Wednesday morning, and follows the CEC (Churches Education Commission) curriculum. It is run by community members who are police vetted, endorsed by their church, and in our case well known and respected by the school. The aim is to impart Christian values through story and this links with our School Values. If you do not wish for your child to attend, please let the school office know and we will make alternative arrangements.

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS Term 1: Tues 2 Feb – 1 April 23 Feb Tuesday Year 7/8 technology Community BBQ 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. All Welcome 24 Feb Wednesda Waioneke School Swimming Gala, starting y at 12:30 All Welcome 25 Feb Thursday Last Year 7/8 technology till next term BOT meeting at 6:30 p.m. in staffroom 26 Feb Friday Touch rugby after school 27 Feb Saturday Helensville A & P show 01 Mar Monday Author Reading 02 Mar Tuesday Newsletter 04 Mar Thursday Kaipara Swimming 10 Mar Wednesda Sausage Sizzle y

POOL KEY HOLDERS A reminder that the pool is open for pool key holders on a school day afternoon from 3:30 p.m. till 8 p.m. Please don’t arrive earlier than 3:30 p.m. as the pool is still booked for school use until then. Thank- you. PIG BUCKET Is there anyone who would like our food scraps for their pigs? If you are interested please contact the school office.

TOUCH RUGBY 12.02. POD 19.02.1 POD 10 0 Fawns Lost by Lost by 1 3 Fallows Won Lost by 2 Spikers Won by 1 Senior No Lost by 4 Boys game

Waioneke School will be on BBQ duty at touch on March the 12th.

HELENSVILLE A & P SHOW The show this year is on Saturday 27 February. A number of our students will be entering their Calf Day lambs and calves, and Nick is representing Waioneke at the Junior Farmer competition which starts in the Calf Ring at 12:45, so this will be one to put in the diary. If you would like the chance to be on TV and can get up early, TV One's Breakfast Show are doing live crosses of the weather with Tamati on Friday 26th from 6.30 in the morning from the showgrounds.

ASB BANKING Our ASB banking system is all set up ready to go. Unfortunately ASB Helensville misplaced our forms last year and those who applied last year do need to fill in another form. Regular saving can help develop positive financial management so if you are interested in being involved please phone Mrs Paul for a pack.

LUNCH ORDERS Firstly, our apologies for not being able to offer lunch orders at the moment. Our freezer is full of lovely South Head sausages! So we need to have a couple of Sausage Sizzles to free up some space before we can order more lunch order products.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE We will be having sausage sizzles at school on the 3rd of March and the 24th March. Please send your order form back to school. COMMUNITY NEWS

ACTION TRACTOR SERVICES Lifestyle machinery repairs Contact Lydon Morrison 2320 South Head Road 09 420 2997 027 828 1848

HELENSVILLE JUNIOR RUGBY The 2010 season is gearing up to start. Registrations for the 2010 season will be available from the Helensville Rugby tent at the Helensville A&P Show February 27th 2010.

KITTENS – FREE TO GOOD HOMES Four adorable kittens – 3 are tortishell and one is black with a white speck on his chest. They are about 14 weeks so are fully housetrained, used to having a dog around, very friendly (they have been busy playing with a young lad over the last few weeks so are keen on cuddles and games). Now it is time for them to head out to new homes. If you are interested please phone Linda at school or leave a message with Maria.

HIPPY South Kaipara 2010 Once again enrolments are open for Whanau with children between 3 ½ and 4 ½ who wish to put their children on the HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) Programme. This wonderful programme provides parents with the resources and skills to be their child’s first teacher as well as giving the youngsters a great start to school and life! HIPPY kids stand out in the classroom when they start school. They are confident and skilled in the basics of reading and mathematics, able to problem solve, follow instructions, enjoy learning and keen to give things a go! For more information on this wonderful programme, give coordinator Bernie Malizia a call on 420 7434, or pop in and see her at the HIPPY office on the balcony side of the Helensville Primary School hall.

MOBILE EAR CLINIC (MOBY) DATES TERM 1 Wed 24th Feb Kaukapakapa School Wed 3rd Mar Helensville School Wed 17th Mar Woodhill School Wed 24th Mar Kaukapakapa School Wed 31st Mar Parakai School Please call 420 9450 or 420 8636 to make an appointment. Children must be accompanied by their parent/caregiver. Hearing tests are not carried out on the Mobile ear clinic, please ring 420 9450, for an appointment with the Vision and Hearing Technician.

TUBULAR STEEL BUNKS FREE 2 x single bed bunks, can be separated to make individual beds. 1 mattress available. Please contact Simon 420 7549. Public Meeting National Standards Why should parents be concerned? Wednesday 24th February, 7.00pm

Kelston Community Centre Corner Gt North Rd and Awaroa Rd

Why are many parents, teachers, principals and educational experts so worried about National Standards?

The Government’s National Standards are untested, and are unlikely to raise student achievement. This is why many in the education community are calling for a careful trial of National Standards, as our priority is to support teaching and learning and to talk with parents/caregivers about their child’s progress and learning needs.

All parents/caregivers, teachers, principals, BOT members, and other interested members of the community are invited to attend this public meeting to discuss many aspects of National Standards with leading educationalist Professor Martin Thrupp.

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‘GARDEN OF COMMUNITY’ Eco-Living Workshops

A six week workshop covering:  Setting up an Organic Garden on site and at home  We are what we eat – Food and Nutrition  Wholistic Health Care from family to pets  Learn about Eco Products and how to make some of your own  Self Care through nature – Nature Art Classes, Children’s activities

When: Thursday Evenings Starting 25 February to 1 April Time: 6.15pm to 8.30pm Facilitator: Sandi Wendt Cost: $60 or $10 a week; $50 for early registration and payment. Where: Alison McKenzie Community House To register contact the Helensville Women & Family Centre, 09 420 7992 or [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CHILDRENS DAY OUT – Sunday 7th March – 10am to 1pm at the Helensville Memorial Hall Theme - Praise & Encouragement Free event for 0-12year olds. Kids come dressed as your favourite superhero! Free activities and prizes for children 0 to 12 years of age. A fun family day so come along and play. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please Support Those Who Support Us

WOF’S & SERVICING NOW AVAILABLE AT SOUTH HEAD  WOF  Vehicle servicing & repairs Book Now on  General engineering 09 420 7549  Fibreglassing repair  Air conditioning servicing

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Helensville Riding School

 Tiny Tots Contact the school office for more Lead rein lessons for the little ones. details on advertising your business Parental Supervision is required. here  Learners/1st time riders Open to age 6 yrs and up for a fun way to learn to ride.  Reconnecting Riders Designed for those who have ridden in the past and wish to pick up the reins again.  Riding for film and television A comprehensive course teaching the specialty of riding on a film set. How to hit a designated mark. Negotiate cameras and crews. Increase your chances on a successful audition.  Private lessons A one on one lesson on your horse or