KIA ORA/GREETINGS TO ALL PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL
The weather gods are certainly smiling on us with these beautiful winter days for our camps. Yesterday Room 8 travelled to Rotorua and visited Paradise Valley Springs before heading off to the Lakes Ranch Camp site.
There were some very excited students!
Monica and Stazia’s Newsletter Report
On Monday 19th June 2017, the wait was over! Room 7 set off on an amazing experience – Wellington Camp! It is really hard choosing the best activities because there were so many. The highlights were;
- Flip City in Palmerston North. We were able to stretch our legs and exercise our jaws so we didn’t drive everyone crazy in the van!
- An interesting visit to The Great War Exhibition, before we had a trip up to the Botanical Gardens on the Cable Cars.
- Parliament where we got to see Bill English, Scott Simpson and many other Ministers argue and debate like little children. Even one member was sent out by The Speaker!
- McDonalds for an exceptional breakfast.
- Te Papa to explore the Gallolipi Exhibition and all the other interesting exhibitions there.
- Capital E where we became TV stars! You can watch us at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thFsd0RmuWE
- The Wellington Zoo, where we had a guided tour with Becca to explore the animals. The adults were worried we might get lost amongst the monkeys!
- Finally a relaxing swim and hydroslide at DeBretts in Taupo.
We had the best week and want to thank our amazing parents; Dave Lees, Tracey Hill, Dale McAuley and Amanda Earl. Also Aegis Oil for our funky and warm jerseys, which brought us a lot of attention and made us feel awesome as a group. All the parents and the community with the support for our car washes. And lastly to our teacher Miss Hayley for organising it all.
PARENTAL PORTAL.
Great to see that so many of our parents have already logged on to the parental portal @school. There is now also a direct link on the home page of our website for easy access.
MID YEAR REPORTS
Teachers have been busy burning the midnight oil writing students’ mid-year reports. These reports will be distributed next Friday and provide an overview of their achievement towards meeting the National Standards and next learning steps. Students’ reports will be discussed in greater detail next term at our parent interviews.
This year the format is slightly different as the report will also be available online. The report still contains the same information as the previous reports however.
Tracey Fisher
Principal
COMING EVENTS
| 5th July | Tackle Rugby Day |
| 6th July | Mother/Daughter morning |
| 7th July | End of Term 2 – Assembly 9am |
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Due to Room 8 camp and Mother and Daughter day the next school assembly will be on Friday 7th July (Last day of Term) all welcome to attend.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 17-21st July
Due to enrolment numbers the holiday programme will only run on Monday and Thursday. If you would like to register for these days please see Megan Way or Maree
NEWSLETTERS
From the start of Term 3 newsletters will only be printed on request. They are available on our website, and if we have your correct email address you should already be receiving an email alert that it is available to read.
If you are not please come and see Maree.
Our Newsletter covers will still be used to send out notices about trips, permissions etc.
PTA LAST DAY LUNCH ORDERS
The PTA will be making yummy wedges 
for lunch on the 7th July (last day).
They will be $4.00 per bowl.
If you wish to pre-order please put money in a named envelope and put in the class plastic box.
ACCOUNTS
Accounts for outstanding invoices will go home next week. Remember you can access your account through the e-tap portal. Making an automatic payment of $5.00 per child per week is still the best and easiest way of paying your account. Bank details are on the bottom of the invoice, use your child’s name as reference. Payments come off activity costs, stationery, trips etc first and then school donation unless otherwise advised.
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DAY
Forms with the information of the day and the options you have been given were
sent home Tuesday.
Please check your daughter’s school bag if you haven’t received it.
CALF CLUB INFORMATION
A flyer in regards to Calf Club is attached to this newsletter 
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Hockey
U13 boys know that the Thames Valley Hockey Representative Team Trials have been announced for:Sunday 2 July 2017 10.00am at the Ngatea Turf.
Ages at 1/1/2017, Year 7/8.The boys compete in the National Hockey tournament for their age group, this year held in Auckland. Players should register at http://www.valleyhockey.org.nz/representative-hockey/register-team-trials-u13-and-u15Full Schedule for Sunday 2 July U13 girls and boys 10 am U15 girls and boys 2.00pm
Tap Dancing
Beginner Tap Dancing classes to be held at the Ngatea Memorial Hall starting from 4 o’clock Thursday 27th July (first week back at school) Come and have a go.
To enquire or gage your interest please contact either Faye 0274880530 email faylene80@hotmail.com or
Brianna 0272220258
brebarker10@gmail.com
Learn To Swim at the Thames Centennial Pool!
Taking new enrolments for our Term 3 Lessons.
Monday 3rd July – Friday 7th July, 3pm – 430pm. All you need is togs and we will asses your level of swimming. Then you are able to pay and enrol on a day and time that suits you. For more Details Phone the Pool Staff on (07)8688441
School Holiday Programme Kids Musical Theatre Workshop
Work with Emily Bisset, co-director of the very successful production of Disney Beauty and The Beast. Learn principles of musical theatre then have a showing to friends & family Ages 7-14, Dates 17-22 July, 4 half days + showing of work, 1pm-4pm (3 hours) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday- 15 minute break for afternoon tea.Showing of work 2pm Saturday. Location Thames Music And Drama rooms at Tararu Cultural Centre – Cost $60.00 Register today at bissete@windowslive.com with your name, age and contact number.
