WEST EYRETON SCHOOL
NORTH EYRE ROAD R.D.5 RANGIORA 7475 PHONE 03 3125850 FAX 03 3125896 Email [email protected] Online www.westeyreton.school.nz
Friday 8th April 2016
Kia Ora Koutou
There was a mix of excitement and anticipation on Wednesday morning as the year 5’s and 6’s headed off to their camp at Living Springs along with some eager parents and teachers. We look forward to hearing all about their exploits, and the challenges they have experienced next week.
Camp photos sent through to us on Wednesday 6th April by Lisa Duff.
End Term One: School will finish for the term one school holidays on Friday 15 April and will re-open for term two on Monday 2 May.
School News: New Pupils: Welcome to Lily and Jake (New Entrants) who started school last week and to Paris (Rm 7), Kayleigh (Rm 3) and Maxwell (New Entrants) who started this week.
E Awards: The recent focus was Excellence – “Demonstrating a positive attitude in the playground”. Maori proverb (whakautauki) “Haere taka mua, taka muri; kaua e whai” – “Be a leader not a follower”.
The current focus is Excellence – “Start learning tasks quickly and independently”
Full School Assembly: The full school assembly will be held next Friday 15th April when pupils will be presented with their awards. The names of the pupils receiving awards will be in next week’s newsletter.
Health & Safety Message - School Gates: It is imperative that all school gates remain closed immediately after you have walked through them. We have children at the school who need to be kept secure and their safety is paramount. Signage has been erected and this must be followed please.
Bark Spreading in New Adventure Playground – Monday 11 April: We would like all children to bring buckets to school on Monday so they can help spread the bark in the new playground. If parents are able to bring in the shovels, rakes (named) for their child to use at school this would be much appreciated (parent to please hand to their child’s class teacher for safe storage). NB: Children are not able to bring shovels, rakes, tools on the school bus.
Annual Polar Plunge – Friday 15 April (last day term one): The Polar Plunge is our traditional end of season swim at school. As the water temperature beyond term one is an unknown at this stage, the polar plunge will take place at the end of this term. Times are: 1. Rooms NE,1 & 2 – 9.40 am (will follow the school assembly) 2. Rooms 3/4 - 9.50 am 3. Rooms 5/6 – 10.00 am 4. Rooms 7/8 – 10.15 am At the conclusion of the polar plunge, the children are then treated to a warm mug of Milo and a chocolate pineapple lump.
NB: Children will need to bring a mug to school. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come along and watch the event. We would welcome buckets or containers of ice to be delivered to school on this morning so that the pool temperature can be made as “polar” as possible. Please let your child’s class teacher know if you do not wish them to have the Milo or chocolate. Closing Date for West Eyreton School / Community Pool: The pool will close for this season for school families & community members on Sunday 1 May (end term one school holidays).
Duathlon - 9 - 12 year olds ONLY: On Thursday 10th May at Ruapuna Raceway there will be a Canterbury Schools Duathlon. If you are 9 years or over as at 1st April then you have a chance of entering. We are allowed to enter up to 4 students per age group - entries will be taken on a first come first served basis. • 9 and 10 year olds run 2km bike 6km run 1km • 11 and 12 year olds run 2km bike 9km run 1km If you wish to enter your child, please be prepared to either help run the event or be a parent helper for the West Eyreton School team. I need expressions of interest by MONDAY 11TH APRIL. Please email me at [email protected] Thank you - Linda Marshall.
West Eyreton School House for Rent: The West Eyreton School house has three bedrooms, has recently been repainted throughout the interior and has a new oven & new drapes in the dining room & lounge. Weekly rental is $325.00. Please enquire to Principal at the school office 03 312 5850.
S.K.I.D.S – After School Care Programme at West Eyreton School: There is an after school care programme (SKIDS) held in the school hall for West Eyreton school pupils. SKIDS stands for ‘Safe Kids in Daily Supervision’ and is an approved school age, child care programme that runs from 3.00 – 6.00 pm on Mondays – Fridays in the school hall during term time. Permanent & casual bookings are available – information pamphlets & booking details can be obtained from the school office.
School Office News:
ANZAC Poppies: The school has been asked again by the Cust/West Eyreton RSA members to help with the selling of their poppies for 2016. Families had been sent home an envelope with information and poppies. If you would like to donate towards their Welfare Fund, please send the money along to the school office by next Friday 15th April (last week of Term 1). A member of the Cust/West Eyreton RSA will then call into the school at the beginning of Term 2 to collect the donations.
School Accounts: Term 1 accounts were emailed to parents two weeks ago. We would appreciate payment of these accounts before the end of Term 1 Friday 15th April.
PTA News: Thanks to everyone who attended our AGM on Sunday. We are pleased to announce the following election results: Chairman: Nic Kelly Secretary: Rebecca Henderson Treasurer: Julia Dockerill Committee Members: Jocelyn Austen, Cassandra Kelly, Mark Henderson, Kerryn Duncan, Tim Fulton, Julia Toshach and Jonathan Branton-Casey.
We are excited to say we raised at total of $13,850.30 for the year 1.1.15 to 31.12.15 and would like to take this chance to thank everyone for their huge efforts to raise that amount. These funds came from Coast to Coast Support Crewing, Movie Day, Art & Wine Night, Entertainment Books, Pet Day and the Fete. From that amount we are pleased to have provided the school with $3,900.00 towards iPad payments and $700.00 worth of equipment for the pool. Since the beginning of the year we have again been involved with the Coast to Coast and received $668.36 from The Warehouse token promotion. The Board of Trustees and the School have asked that we focus all our attention on raising funds for the science trolley and we are thrilled to say we have $3,000.00 towards this and we will make it our focus for this coming year. Our next upcoming event is the Community Morning Tea at the West Eyreton Hall on Anzac Day. We will be looking for some donations of baking and if anyone is keen please let Julia know on 310-2183 or by email on [email protected]. Did you know that the PTA has a "baking group"? Our baking group is a collection of fabulous volunteers set up to help families we hear of that might be in need of some baking or meals during the course of the year. If you are keen to be involved please just let Julia know. Remember to check out our Facebook page West Eyreton Parent Teacher Association Incorporated for regular updates.
West Eyreton School PTA Fundraiser: The Entertainment Book is one of our favourite fundraisers at West Eyreton School PTA. Last year we raised $533.00. This year we want to do even better. We are raising money for our fundraising and our goal is $598. The books sell for $65.00, and we keep $13.00 for every one we sell. The Entertainment Book gives you access to thousands of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for Christchurch, Canterbury and Nelson’s best restaurants, cafes, attractions and the theme parks. Plus it has best in market prices for over 2,000 hotels and resorts that you can use whenever you like until 1st June 2017. If you are interested in ordering one of these Entertainment books please call into the school office for an order form.
Community News:
Cust/West Eyreton ANZAC Ceremonies: (Information included). Waimakariri Scouts – (Information included). West Eyreton Community Church – (information included). Zumba Classes – (Information included). Pine Cones For Sale – (Information included).
Oxford Netball Club 2016 - Primary Trials – Years 5 – 8: Registration (no payment required) and Trials. 3.30 – 5pm approx. depending on how many players. Years 7 – 8 (7 side games played on Saturday). Years 5 – 6 (6 side games played on Saturday at either 2p.m. or 3p.m.). Trial/Registration Dates: - Tuesday 22nd March, Wednesday 30th March, Thursday 7th April Contact Kim 02102297651 or Michelle 0272297351. Future Ferns – Years 1 – 4: Registration/Games – Tuesday 29th March and 5th of April – 3.15p.m. onwards for approx. 1 hour. Years 3 – 4 (5 side games played on Friday nights in Rangiora). Years 1 – 2 (4 side games). We are pleased to have the support of North Canterbury to run this programme in Oxford so come and register on the above dates. Contact Michelle 0272297351. We still require coaches for Year 3 – 4 netball. If you would like to help please ring Michelle.
April Active Kids Holiday Programmes (Sports Canterbury). Registrations now open
Week 1 - Monday 18 April - Friday 22 April Week 2 - Tuesday 26 April - Friday 29 April Active Kids is an exciting structured programme of sport, physical activity and play for primary school aged children. The programmes are safe and affordable; there are a number of programme/venue options to suit you and your children’s needs. OSCAR subsidies available. Visit our website for full details: http://www.sportcanterbury.org.nz/new-zealand/holiday-programmes/
Pinecones for Sale Scout Jamboree Fundraising $4 per bag or 3 bags for $10 At the Kims mailbox-1662 North Eyre Road (next to West Eyreton School)
Foodtogether Canterbury: Market fresh produce at discount prices. Seasonal produce supplied weekly. Up to 50% off retail prices. Foodtogether is a collective working to support families and communities source great food at a great price. Local packing Hubs listed at: www.foodtogether.kiwi EMAIL: [email protected] - Mobile 021 2390555.
Family Times Magazine: The first issue of this free magazine is being sent home to families with the newsletter today.
Tots To Teens Magazine: The April/May issue of this magazine is also being sent home today.
MONDAY 25TH APRIL 2016 CUST COMMUNITY CENTRE – 10a.m.
West Eyreton School leaders Ashley & Joshua will be at this service with Ashley presenting a reading. Following this service there will be wreath laying and Last Post at the Cust Memorial and again at the West Eyreton Hall Memorial Gates.
Grant Wood – Cust/West Eyreton RSA
WEST EYRETON COMMUNITY HALL WREATH LAYING CEREMONY: This will take place at 11.30a.m. at the West Eyreton Hall Memorial Gates. West Eyreton School pupils & families are encouraged to attend this service If pupils would like to take part in the parade, they must wear the appropriate school uniform. Following the ceremony light refreshments will be served. This will be an opportunity for new families and community members to chat over a cup of tea and also to view the recent refurbishments including new lighting installed, newly polished flooring and the honour boards replaced for the soldiers from both wars.
West Eyreton Hall Committee
West Eyreton Community Church A family & rural focused Christian Church 1330 Poyntz Road
Services for April 2016
3rd April – 6pm Service
(Shared meal starts at 5pm, food provided) 10th April – 10am Service & Children's Programme 17th April – 10am Service & Children's Programme 24th April – 10am Service & 'Art with Mark' Cartoon Sunday School Visitors always welcome!!
www.westeyretoncommunitychurch.nz
Desiree Mulligan
WEST EYRETON SCHOOL Show details 1 DAY SPORTS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME! Monday 18th April 2016.
Time: 9a.m. – 3.00p.m Age: 5 – 13 year olds Venue: West Eyreton School Cost: $15.00 per child Payment: Bank transfer or cash on the day Register: Email [email protected] Phone/Text Lisa 027 3453552 Numbers are limited so register ASAP to secure your child’s place!
Games include dodgeball, football, hockey, plus more! Brought to you by the North Canterbury Sports Coaches.
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