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Useful?? Info for the Week: 25/05/2010
"Dreams are just illustrations, from the book your soul is writing about you."

Kia ora and welcome.

Last Friday was ‘moving day’ at School. Each classroom had to relocate so that the renovations could begin in Room 4.

Despite the weather, this move went very smoothly. Mrs Lorimer and Yr4-6 students are back in their freshly renovated classroom (Rm1). Ms Porter and Yr1-3 students are back in Rm2. Ms Mansell and Yr1 students have been temporarily relocated to Room 5.

Our heartfelt thanks to the following people for their muscles and assistance: Messrs Ross Hamilton, John Dorizac, Cameron Mahuta, Alf Harwood, Duncan Harwood, Bryce Finlayson, Rowan (the English Exchange Student working at Limestone Downs at present), and Jody Trimble.

HEARTY FUN DAY
This Friday is ‘Hearty Fun Day’ across the country. We have been sent a fitness ‘Hearty Fun’ CD and will be exercising to this on Friday morning. The main idea is to exercise to promote heart health. It is also a fundraiser for the Heart Foundation.

We are asking for a gold coin donation for a coin trail which we will hold on Friday.

BOOKS IN HOMES (DUFFY BOOKS)
This wonderful programme has been in existence for 15 years. Te Kohanga School and their sponsors, the C. Alma Baker Trust (Limestone Downs) were one of the first schools to take up this wonderful offer. Over the past 15 years our students have been given many wonderful books to enjoy. Students from Te Kohanga School have gone on to achieve in a variety of spheres.

Books in Homes have contacted me with a special request. They would like to locate past students who have become achievers in their chosen field as young adults between the ages of 18-30 years old. Please forward suggested names and current contact details to the school office. Books in Homes would like to contact them.

RIPPA RUGBY DAY, TUESDAY, 15 JUNE
We have decided to take 2 teams. This will mean some Yr 3 students will be selected to play. Rugby registration papers need to be completed for all players who do not play Saturday rugby. There is no cost involved, this is purely for the Counties Manukau Insurance and Liability cover.

SPORTS UNIFORMS
If you have a Te Kohanga School sports uniform at home please wash and return to school as soon as possible. We have a few still to be returned.

PTA NEWS
Last evening the PTA met and it was decided to purchase some replacement sports uniform polo shirts in larger sizes.

The date for our annual Trivial Pursuit night is Friday, 30 July. Please keep that evening free and come along and join in the fun.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS
We will be ordering the shirts shortly. If you wish to purchase uniform items, please complete the return slip and send to school by Friday, 4 May.

CLEANER
Mrs Doidge has been in hospital. She is on the mend and we wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs Joanna Katipa has been helping us out by keeping the school clean and tidy. I wish to thank Mrs Katipa for the work she is doing.

BOT MEETING, THURSDAY, 27 MAY AT 7.30pm
This meeting is for all newly elected Board Members and out-going Board Members as well.

NETBALL
This week three of our students have their photos in the County News. The team took part in the annual netball parade in Pukekohe on Saturday.


NATIONAL STANDARDS
Attached is a flyer about National Standards for your information.

LUNCHES
Below is a list of food available for morning tea and lunches and their prices.

Morning Tea:
Popcorn $1.00
Fruit Pie $1.20 Apple
Juice $1.50 Orange or Blackcurrent
Flavoured Milk $1.20 Choc or Strawberry

Lunch:
Pies (big) $2.20 Mince & Cheese
Pies (small) $1.20 Mince & Cheese
Chicken
Pizza $2.00 Hawaiian

SHEEP MANURE
We still have bags of well matured sheep manure available –
$6.00 per bag
$25.00 for 5 bags
$40.00 for a trailer load – 6x4
Please phone Jody 2328169, Ross 2328728, Alf 2329897, or the school 2328881.

EVEREADY POWER TO LEARN COMPETITION
Don’t forget to get your eveready battery and torch products barcodes to the school so we have a chance to win computers for the school. These need to be received at the school by 4 June.

DO ALL YOUR SHOPPING FROM HOME AT www.yourfastshop.co.nz  and spend more time relaxing.
Over 90 online stores and all shopping raises money for Te Kohanga School.
• Books from online bookstores, The Nile and Fishpond.
• DVDs from Real Groovy.
• iPODs, phones, laptops and more from Noel Leeming and Bond & Bond.
• Toys from IQ Toys and Mighty Ape.
• Gifts from Bestow Gifts.
• Groceries from Woolworths Online and lots, lots more!
Just go to www.yourfastshop.co.nz and select Te Kohanga School for great discounts and online offers.

TE KOHANGA SCHOOL UNIFORM

Sweatshirts
Black (with logo) Sizes 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 years = $27.00
Trackpants
Black (plain) Sizes 5, 6, 7 years = $24.00
Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 years = $28.00
Polycotton Polo Shirts
White (black logo) Sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 years = $24.00
Black (white logo) Sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 years = $24.00
Drill Shorts
Black (plain) Sizes 5, 7 years = $16.00
Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 years = $18.00


Carol Harwood
PRINCIPAL

Te Kohanga Community Newsletter
COMMUNITY NOTICES

UPDATING INFORMATION
Unfortunately we are noticing some contact phone numbers we have been given by families are no longer in operation. If you have recently had some changes new address new phone new cellphone new number, OR maybe you would like to change your emergency contact details . Could you please fill in the information sheet and return to school if you think we may not have your current details, or you want to make some changes. Your assistance in this would be greatly appreciated.

FRANKLIN DRUM SCHOOL
Leaning to play the drums teaches children co-ordination, concentration, self discipline and gives them confidence. We have found that drumming is great for training children how to focus as well as being great fun. For more information please contact Neil on 2385 997, or 027 292 2616 or neildrummer@xtra.co.nz

PUKEKOHE YOUTH CHOIR
The choir meets every Monday evening from 7.00-9.00pm in the Douglas Wright Room above the Library in Pukekohe. For singers 11 years onwards. The tuition cost for a term is $50.00 and we are currently preparing for competitions and a concert in July. New members are welcome. Please phone Nicki Turner 2364 266 or send an email to pukekoheyouthchoir@xtra.co.nz

NZ MODERN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Piano and Keyboard lessons will be continuing in 2009.
Lessons will be $15 for a 20 minute minimum duration and held on a Wednesday.
Phone Jacquie McKelvey Ph 2334017 or 027 3481227. Enquiries welcome.
Enrolment forms available at the school office.

GRASSHOPPER TENNIS
I am running a programme in the New Year for Primary School aged children. The programme will see the use of three different ball sizes, red, orange and green.
The court size varies, red being the smallest. The programme can be set up inside as well so weather would not be a problem.
Feel free to contact me on 021 1633883 or email macsden@xtra.co.nz  to book or find out more.
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
Rod Macgregor

Kids Crafty Arty Party
The Franklin Arts & Cultural Centre is now offering kids birthday parties.
Plenty of themes to choose from pirates, fairies, ghosts etc. Party is 2 hours long including food
$125 per child, minimum number 10 maximum 15
Various dates and time available
For more info and to book a party ph 09 238 8899