Friday 03 July 2015  – Term 2 - Week 11

From The Principal

Kia ora tatou katoa, Annyong Haseyo, Talofa, Malo e lelei, Bula vi naka, Kia orana Nga mihi nui ki a koutou, Namaste, Nihao, Greetings to you all.    

The end of Term 2 has finally arrived, what a hectic Term it has been too.  A reminder that Term 3 starts again on Monday 20 July.

School Beanies

We have our school beanies for sale again in our Uniform shop which are very handy for our children on the cold mornings we have had.  They will cost less than  the ones we sold last year as they do not have the school logo embroidered on them.

Overseas Students

We are expecting another group of Korean students from Shinan County in the first week, who will be placed in Year 5 and Year 6 classes for the 4 weeks they will be attending  Elm Park School. Thank you to parents and whanau that have offered to have the  students staying in their homes. We appreciate it very much.

We are also expecting a large group of Japanese students from Hoshino Gakuen for the day on August 20. This is an annual event and enjoyed by all as it is a shared experience for both parties.

Disco’s

Thanks to all the families/whanau that supported the PTA disco’s last Friday night. Everyone had a great time.  A big thank you to all the PTA for your time and organisation.

Warning from the Police

There has been a recent spate of burglaries in the area so please take care over the holidays that you put on your alarms, lock the doors and windows even if you are just going out for a short time.

A big thank you to all the staff and the parents/whanau who have supported the school this term, in the classrooms and on trips.

Have a lovely holiday.

 Trish Plowright

 Principal

This Week In Review

2014 National Standards Data for Elm Park School

Looking Ahead

SCHOOL JACKETS - Polar fleece jackets and size 6 Track pants will be available on the first day of Term 3.  We also have our new “one size fits all beanies” without logos so you can wear them for all occasions - $5 each. We have some stock of sleeveless polar fleece vests in sizes 4, 10, 12, 14 and SML.  We will be selling these at a discounted price of $10 until stock is gone.

CHANGE OF CLOTHING - We are experiencing a lot of falls in puddles and slips on the wet ground at the moment.  Please ensure your children have a change of clothes, especially track pants / shorts / culottes and underwear, as we do not always have clothing available for them to change into and sitting in wet clothes all day is neither comfortable nor healthy.

Art Exhibition 2015

‘Paint my World’

25th August- 27th August Auditorium 8.30- 5.30

This year each class has been given the primary colours to paint with.  Students have been busy learning about colour mixing and paint techniques.

Please come and support our young artists.

COLGATE PRODUCTS RECYCLING

1.40 min video: http://www.terracycle.co.nz/en-NZ/brigades/oral-care-brigade.html

Colgate®, a global leader in oral care, has partnered with TerraCycle® to help provide a second life for toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, toothpaste caps, floss containers, and their outer packaging materials.

Help divert landfill waste by sending your oral care products to Elm Park so that we can send to TerraCycle. For each approved item received, Elm Park School will be awarded two TerraCycle points. These points can be redeemed for a payment of $0.01 per point to Elm Park School.  Please send to the office  and we will have a collection box waiting.

Award Winners

POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTION

Congratulations to the following students who were selected and acknowledged this term for their responsible, friendly behaviour.

Personal Presentation Winners - The following students were voted as the overall term winner in their year level for the most neatly presented in their uniform.

PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who were selected and acknowledged this term as Principal’s Award Winners.

Focus on Children

Sarah

Giovanni

Anthony

Jason

Callum

Community Notices

Find the Dragon – Kids Show Saturday 11 July 11am – 12pm $5 Looking for some entertainment for the kids? Then come along to our Viking show, which will take you on an adventure to find dragons! This gentle Viking and his dragon friend will take you on a journey of epic proportions. Viking games, dragon trivia, weapon jugging, and feats of strength and balance, are you brave enough? Uxbridge | Centre for Arts and Culture

a               35 Uxbridge Road, Howick, Auckland 2014

m          P.O. Box 38591, Howick, Auckland 2145

p           (09) 535 6467

e           programmes@uxbridge.org.nz

w          www.uxbridge.org.nz

Kokako Lodge welcomes 7 - 13 year olds to the beautiful Hunua Falls these school holidays. From 13 to 17 July their themed programme introduces your child to NZ's great outdoors. Team building activities encourage new friendships in a fun learning environment. $59 per day or $249 for a week, 8-5pm. Places are limited so book today ph (09) 292 4349 or visit their website www.kokakolodge.org.nz