| Newsletter 22nd March, 2006 - Term 1 - No7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dear Parents / Caregivers The topic in the news at the moment is txt bullying.
As you will be aware the school works hard to reduce/eliminate all forms of
bullying. Txt bullying is just a new form of this old habit. If
your child experiences any form of bullying at school we need to know about
it. We will follow up and we will try to deal appropriately with those
who we find are acting in this way. We can only deal with what we know
about and often issues are very big when we hear about them. Please
inform us early about instances of alleged bullying that concern you.
Do remember that it is our job to find out both sides to any story and to
act in an appropriate manner when dealing with any instance like this.
Parents Meeting Students to Drop Off Gear Parents, if you need to drop anything off at school for your child, please make sure you drop it off at the school office. I t is not safe for students to wait in the bus bay or on the hill area. Thank you for your co-operation with this. School Uniform - Polar Fleece Tops Following consultation during the orientation phase, at the end of last year, we have a polar fleece to add to the school uniform. This red polar fleece with the school logo will only be available from Tokoroa Mens & Boyswear and is the only acceptable polar fleece to be worn as uniform. The cost of the polar fleece will be $39.95. The red school jersey is still available and remains part of our uniform for those who choose this option. Stationery Prices Stationery prices will revert back to normal retail prices as of Monday, 27 March. Student Success Congratulations to Sean Maitland an ex pupil who has achieved a leadership role at Hamilton Boys’ High School this year as part of the Senior Prefect team. Waikato Intermediate Schools Touch Competition A squad of twenty-four players travelled to Swarbrick Park in Hamilton to compete in this tournament. The girls team of LetitiaTaikato, Cheyenne Glassie-Morgan, Alana Barbarich, Jahmyma Watene-Gates, Annalisa Te Whaiti, Sarah Bass, Sissy Maniapoto, Jessica Ria, Nicole Bartie, Wheturangi White, Kumeroa White and Chrae Awatere, played eight games; winning three, losing four and drawing one. They played very well as a team and showed great sportsmanship throughout the day. Many thanks to Donella Bass for coaching the team and to Joyce Daniel for her guidance and assistance with the team. The boys team of Jared Wilson, Logan Costar, Daniel Dobbyn, Michael Earnshaw, James Sutherland, Trae Rowbotham, Regan Ware, Patariki Roberts, Denzil Manu, Tamati Lee and Charnz Ngatai, played ten games; won eight, drew one and lost one. They made the final, losing to Matamata ( who they beat 1-0 in pool play) 6-4. The boys played extremely well, showing excellent skills and sportsmanship throughout the day. Many thanks to Wynell Rowbotham for her coaching skills and guidance with the team. Thanks to Dutch Wilson for being our energetic referee and to all the parents who supported the two teams. A Player of the Tournament was selected by the referees and coaches of each school – a player who showed skills, sportsmanship and teamwork throughout the day. This was awarded to Jared Wilson. Vic O'Rourke TIC Waikato Intermediate Schools Touch Competition Parent Evening RTLB in conjunction with Project Energize Adventurous Minds NZ School Holiday Camp Adventurous Minds NZ is now taking registrations for the April holiday camp. For further information please contact Adventurous Minds NZ on 07 5713008 or email info@adventurousmindsnz.com Phil Straw PRINCIPAL
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