Newsletter 29th March, 2006 - Term 1 - No8
Extension Programme Te Reo Classes Student Absences
Short Days Southern United Rugby Football Club Rotorua Lakes Ranch Holiday Programme
Totara Springs Holiday Camp   Adventures Holiday Programme
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Dear Parents / Caregivers

Congratulations to our touch teams; they both performed very creditably last week.  They also gained excellent reports regarding their fair play.  Special congratulations to the boy’s team, runners up in their competition, and to Jared Wilson for being named player of the tournament.

Our new polar fleece top is available at Tokoroa Men’s & Boys Wear.  We have, with the help of the retailer, managed to keep the price to $39.95 including the monogram.

We have had a number of problems with students bringing unsuitable items to school.  There is a current policy statement that stresses that students must not bring to school any item that could be used as an offensive weapon.  I would also like to point out that students must not bring to school items that are illegal for them to have, e.g. cigarettes, tobacco, drugs, alcohol.  I would ask that you make sure you are aware of the things your child has and help us to keep all children at our school safe.  As a final thing in this area, please make sure your child does not bring valuable items to school.  Teachers cannot be responsible for these items if they are lost or broken.  Thank you for your co-operation in this area.

On a brighter note, House Captains will be announced at assembly on Friday.  It is pleasing to be part of discussions about our school leaders.  Class Councillors will be announced at assembly in Week 9.

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Extension Programmes

Our Language (English), Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Music extension programmes are now underway.  These programmes take place on Friday mornings.  Mrs Long takes Extension Language, Mr Knapman – Extension ICT and Mrs Kingsley – Music.  The Extension Maths programme taken by Mr Fisher is also underway.  Students attend Extension Maths lessons from Monday to Thursday.

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Te Reo Classes

These started two weeks ago and are held each Friday morning.  It is pleasing to see the number of students attending and the conscientious way they are working in the programme.

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Student Absences

If your child is away from school, we would appreciate a phone call as we carry out absence checks every day and use the services of Tokoroa Truancy Service.

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Short Days

If the lunchtime is shortened by half an hour because of wet weather, school will finish at 2:40 p.m.  If parents want to know whether or not we are finishing early, please phone 886 0804 after 12:15 p.m.

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Southern United Rugby Football Club

SURF J.A.B. registration and weigh-ins - Saturday, 1 April 10:00a.m. to 12 noon.  Minimum age 5 years old.  Subs to be paid on registration - $20.00 single child and $30.00 family, 2 or more.  Players to be accompanied by parent / caregiver for signing of registration.

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Rotorua Lakes Ranch - April 2006 School Holiday Programme

Horse Camp 17-21 April for youth school year 8+
Kids Camp 21-25 April for children school year 5-8
Enquiries contact Lakes Ranch Rotorua, 79 Lake Rotokawau Road, R.D. 4, Tikitere, Rotorua.
Phone 07 3503010 / Fax 07 3503080 or email office@lakesranch.org.nz , website www.lakesranch.org.nz

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Totara Springs Christian Centre Holiday Camp

Spend your time rock climbing, abseiling, go-carting, swimming, hydro-sliding and hanging out with new friends.
Camp dates are: 20 – 24 April, Year 5 to 8
For more information contact Totara Springs Christian Centre, Taihoa North Road, R.D.3, Matamata
Phone 07-8884700 / Fax 07-8884710 or email 365@totarasprings.org.nz

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Adventures Within April 2006 School Holiday Programme

5 Day Adventure Camps – Coromandel, Raglan (8yrs+)
5 Day Surf Camps – Coromandel, Raglan (10yrs+)
5,6 & 11 Day Horse Riding Camps – Bay of Plenty (10yrs+)
Modelling Courses – (12yrs+)
4 Day Windsurfing Camp – Auckland (10yrs+)
1 & 2 Day Surf Coaching – Auckland (all ages)
4 Day Tennis Camp – Auckland (all ages)
3 Day Golf Camps – North Shore & Howick (9-15yrs)
Check out the website and book directly online – www.adventureswithin.co.nz
Mobile 0274391190 or phone 094195644 / Fax 094195643

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Phil Straw
PRINCIPAL

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