2 September 2010

From the Principal

Our value for term 3 is Determination:
Determination is all about working really hard
to achieve a goal no matter how difficult or hard it seems to be.

Dear parents and caregivers

Well – spring is here!  It is time to celebrate the welcome warmth and the emergence of one of our most spectacular seasons in NZ.  There is evidence all around with the early spring growth, the flowers, the trees coming into leaf and when you go a short way south or north there are lambs everywhere.  I am sure that your children would enjoy a trip into Cornwall Park near Greenlane to see the newly born lambs tearing around the place.

We have had a great week at school starting with the PTA meeting on Monday night and a very enjoyable community meeting yesterday.  Thanks you to the parents who came to each of those meetings.  It was great to talk with you at yesterday’s community and we appreciated you sharing your insights with us.  Please contact the school office if you would like a copy of the handout used at the workshop.

Great South Rd Carpark

We continue to have concerns about the dropping off and picking up of children in the carpark.  Our BoT has been in regular contact with Manukau City Council to try to get something done urgently to make it safer.  Can you please park your car in a spare space then walk over to both drop off and collect your children from the path leading into school.   Thank you for your consideration.

Cluster Art Exhibition

From next Tuesday to Thursday, you are welcome to view children’s art from all the Papatoetoe schools at Papatoetoe North School.  Art works produced by students from our school will be included, as usual.  We have this exhibition once every 2 years and it is always a showcase of the huge artistic talent in our area.

Year 6 Performing Arts: Thursday 9 September, 1.30pm

You are all welcome to come along next Thursday to the year 6 concert in the hall.  I am sure that you will enjoy it.  All our students in year 6 will be participating.

Have a terrific weekend – Let’s hope that the Warriors  keep on their winning way!

Kindest regards
Marilyn Gwilliam
Principal



General Notices

Welcome to our New Students: Papatoetoe Central School welcomes the following new students to our school –
Brooke Aiono, Preeta Kadam, Ouzel Mahna,  Amanpreet Mann, Varun Prasad, Manshika Prasad, Stuart Renata,  Gloria Oloialii, Isaiah Ioane, Vishnu Sataraddi, Navdeep Singh, Mave Hanisi, Zahrah Ali, Leighana George, Neal Fraser and Dannika Reid.

Class visits to St Christopher's Residential Home:  Tomorrow, Friday, 1 September (weather permitting) at 1.30pm,  Room 09 will be visiting St Christopher's Hospital.

Assembly Day:  On Monday, 6 September, Room 09 will lead our assembly.  As always you are most welcome to attend but please make sure that you are seated by 1.15pm.
 

Tips from the PCS Environment & Sustainability Team: There are a number of simple steps we can all take to save water and power and Reduce, Reuse and Recycle much of the waste that is produced in our school and at home.
SECOND-HAND DOESN'T MEAN SECOND-BEST:  
Consider buying items from a second-hand store. Toys, bicycles, roller blades, and other age and size-specific items are quickly outgrown. Second hand stores often sell these items in excellent condition since they are used for such a short period of time, and will sometimes buy them back when you no longer need them.


Math Quiz:  In a class there are 20 students. They are wearing jerseys of 3 different colours – blue, green, and red. The class was lined up in a way that the pattern of jerseys was: blue, blue, green, green, red, blue, blue, green, green, red..   *  What colour jersey is the last child wearing?  ___________ *    How many students are wearing a red jersey? _________

Name_____________________________________________ Room ___________




Term Events

School Cross Country                                         Tuesday 7 Sept       
Yr 6 Performing Arts Evening                            Thursday 9 Sept.
Papatoetoe Primary Schools Art Exhibition        Tues & Wed 7&8 Sept    
BoT Meeting                                                       Monday 13 Sept
PTA Sausage Sizzle                                            Tuesday 14 Sept       
Yr 5 Performing Arts Evening                            Wednesday 15 Sept
PCS Talent Quest                                                Friday 17 Sept       
PTA Meeting                                                      Monday 20 Sept
Gymnastic Zones                                                Tuesday 21 Sept       
Cake Walk                                                          Tuesday 21 Sept    
Last day of term                                                  Friday 24 Sept
 

Community Notices

Hunters Plaza School Rewards Promotion – Win Cash for your School, REGISTER NOW!  On Monday, 20 September, Hunters Plaza will be launching their ‘School Rewards’ program, where schools in Papatoetoe and immediate surrounding suburbs have the chance to win a prize pool of $10,000 cash to be used as the school sees fit, plus the opportunity to win a range of other great prizes throughout the campaign.  The school who collects the most ‘School Rewards’ dollars in relation to the number of students at their school at the conclusion of the promotion will be the winner of $5,000.  Second will receive $2,500 and third $1,500.  Even if the school is not lucky enough to be one of the major prize winners, they will receive a digital camera just for participating.

All parents and supporters have to do is collect Hunters Plaza receipts and take them to the customer service desk opposite Dunkin Donuts where staff will exchange them for ‘School Rewards’ dollars.  For every dollar spent within Hunters Plaza including Kmart and Countdown, you will receive the same value in ‘School Rewards’ dollars.  You then deposit your ‘School Rewards’ dollars in the entry box with your school’s name on it.

Have you ever wondered how computer games and 3D movies like Toy Story are made? Learn the latest in 3D Animation and Games Design on a Bubble Dome School Holiday workshop. Other courses in Architecture, Movie Making, Science & Technology, Fashion Design, Photography at selected venues. NEW Robotics and TV courses these holidays! For students aged 6 to 16 years. Tel: 09-622-0670 or Email: info@bubbledome.co.nz or Visit: www.bubbledome.co.nz

Jenkins & Edwards will make a donation to your school for each student, parent or staff member who comes to us for an eye test and mentions this promotion.
Should any spectacles (contact lenses or other) be required, a special school discount will be applied. (conditions apply)
We believe in supporting the local community and hope you have the same sentiment.
We are located at: 225 Great South Road (on the corner of Great South Road and Sutton Crescent), Hunters Corner, Papatoetoe and have our own parking behind. Phone: 09 278 1235

OTAHUHU SOFTBALL SPORT CLUB INC. Sturges Park, 25A Fort Richard Road, Otahuhu
Are you looking for a summer sport?  Why not give T-Ball / Softball a go?  It’s a fun activity the whole family can enjoy.             
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4 – 10 year olds                        11 – 19 year olds                      For the young at heart                             For the serious player
Season commences 30 October 2010       
MUSTER: 11 and 12 September 2010, 10am to 2pm
Otahuhu Softball Clubrooms,  Sturges Park, 25A Fort Richard Rd, Otahuhu. 
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