19 November 2009

 

 

 

Text Box: GALA Saturday, 21 November 12 noon to 4 pm. Urgent – We still need more helpers for the Gala on Saturday. If you have not been ‘phoned and can help ¬please ‘phone Jackie, 233-8660 or Debbie, 233-0227.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DENTAL CLINIC – Tuesday, 24th November will be the last day for treatment by the Dental Nurse at Plimmerton School.  If your child needs to be seen please ring for an appointment asap.

 

 

CARDS/CALENDARS – Reminder about ordering.  All Kowhai children have produced a piece of art work that can be used for a calendar or pack of greeting cards.  The cost is $12 and the order needs to be in by tomorrow, Friday, 20 November.  Please see your child’s teacher if you need another order form.

 

 

KOWHAI ATHLETICS DAY – is on Friday, 27 November from 11 am to 12.30 pm.  We’ll then take our lunch boxes and share our lunchtime in The Dell.  All parents are welcome to join us – bring your running shoes!

 

 

ACROSS THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

 

The School Gala – This Saturday is the "big day" for the School Gala.  We are relying on a great turn-out to make the day a success.  Parents and pupils are asked to encourage as many friends and family as possible to come along and join in the fun.  The Gala will run from 12 noon to 4 pm and parking will be available on the school field.

 

2010 Staffing – The proposed school organisation for next year is listed opposite. The list does not include part-time and non-teaching staff and is subject to change.

 

Class Lists - A reminder that early in December we will start making up class lists for 2010 and parents are invited to contact me personally by Monday 30th November if they wish to discuss any specific additional needs they would like considered for their child's placement. 

 

Homework Survey – We have had an amazing response to the homework survey and to date have received far more replies than we have ever received for any other survey. Tomorrow is the last day for surveys to be returned and a copy can be printed from our website www.plimmerton.school.nz 

 

Maurice Laird, Principal

Plimmerton School Proposed Staffing -  2010

 Principal

 Maurice Laird

 Deputy Principal

 Rosemary Oxnam, RR/Sp Nds

 Year

Room

Taupo Syndicate

Yr.7/8

10

Angela Rongonui

Yr.7/8

11

Jan Smith

Yr.7/8

12

Kate Jensen - Team Leader

Yr.7/8

13

Carole Stapleton

 

 

Hongoeka

Yr.5/6

14

Heather Atkinson - Assistant Principal

Yr.5/6

15

Dale Shirtliff - Team Leader

Yr.5/6

16

Libby Morris

Yr.5/6

17

Adrienne Dott

Yr.5/6

18

Kent Hainsworth

 

 

Mana Syndicate

Yr.3/4

1

Jerusha King

Yr.3/4

2

Anna Seward

Yr.3/4

3

Kate Morgan - Team Leader

Yr.3/4

4

Jill Symmonds

Yr.3/4

19

Anne Spicer

 

 

Kowhai Syndicate

Yr. 1/2

5

Sandra Thurlow - Team Leader

Yr. 1/2

6

Sandra Morgan/Adrienne Sutherland (Job Share)

Yr. 1/2

7

Brendon Cross

Yr. 0/1

8

Katie Townsend

Yr. 0/1

9

Maryke van Eck

Yr. 0/1

20

Kate Excell - Team Leader

Yr. 0/1

21

Sandra MacLean

Yr. 0/1

Dental Clinic

Emma McClutchie - From mid year

 

Interview Rm

Helen Grindey-Siriman - Rdg Rec/Spec. Nds.

 Technology Centre

Tech

Workshop

Chris Janes

Tech

Studio

Dionne Waterson

Tech

Foods

Myf Skuse - Team Leader

 

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LOST – Canon Silver digital camera at Ballet Lessons in the School Hall.  It has ballet photos on it.  If you have seen it, please telephone Debs Hurst, 239-9355 or 027-414-3098.

 

PLIMMERTON KINDY FUNDRAISER – Wine for Christmas Celebrations – discount prices.  Tel: Natalie, 233-8747.

 

DIVE INTO BOOKS – Summer Reading Programme at your local library for children 5-12 years from 7 December to 15 January at Porirua, Cannons Creek and Whitby libraries.

 

 

 

 

12 November 2009

Text Box: P.T.A. SAUSAGE SIZZLE – tomorrow, Friday 12th November, lunch-time at the BBQ. $1 for a sausage, bread & sauce; $1.50 for drinks. GALA NOTICES • CAKE BOXES will be going home today. Can you please bake a cake,muffins, cookies or fill it with produce and drop off at the School Hall Kitchen on Friday, 20th or Room 19 on Saturday 21st (Gala Day) in the morning. For info. Contact Shirley, 236-7028. • KIDS CAFÉ needs takeaway containers – drop in to the school office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWIMMING POOL – Reminder to Pool Key Holders, the School Pool will be closed to the public on Gala Day, 21 November.

 

SWIMMING – Mana & Hongoeka Syndicates will be swimming next week, Week 6.  Please ensure your child brings togs, towel and a plastic bag for wet gear each day.

 

HATS REMINDER –– our Sunsmart policy requires all children to wear a hat while outside during school hours.  Children should always bring and wear a hat.  School Hats are on sale in the school office for $10 each.

 

ACROSS THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

 

Gala – The School Gala will be held from 12 to 4 pm on Saturday, 21 November.  This is our school's major fund raising event for the year and a successful gala is critical to our financial health.  We are dependent upon our school parents and staff to provide the man-power necessary and we are hoping that all parents who are available will pitch-in and help.  The success of the gala is also dependent on a great turnout so parents are asked to spread the word and encourage friends and family from far and wide to attend. The proceeds from the Gala benefit every child in the school.

Water Tank - Porirua City Council Emergency Management is in the process of installing a 25,000 litre water storage tank behind the Technology Centre. The purpose of this tank is to be to provide drinking water for the community in the case of a natural disaster taking out the existing water supply. This will also mean that we will no longer need to store emergency drinking water in our classrooms – yeah! I presume P.C.C. will send information about the tank to residents when the installation is completed.

2010 Planning - Planning for 2010 is well in hand and next week I will publish the proposed school organisation for next year. Our roll is expected to increase further next year largely as a result of continuing large numbers entering at the New Entrant level and lesser numbers leaving at Year 8 – eg. at the end of  this year 37 x Year 8 students will leave to go to secondary school and next year we are anticipating 62 N.E. enrolments. At this stage we are expecting our staffing for 2010 to be relatively stable with a limited amount of internal movement to cater for the changing numbers within syndicates.

Maurice Laird, Principal

 

INTERACTION DAY - Last Friday we had a whole school Interaction day. The theme was Countries and Cultures around the world.

After morning tea we lined up in our groups of mixed junior and senior students by the mural and then headed to the first activity. Some of the activities were origami, treasure hunt, sculptures of famous buildings, folk dancing and face painting. Each group did four activities, two between morning tea and lunch, and two after lunch. Throughout the day Ms J and Whaea Kate came around and asked each group to place their gold coin donations on one of the two islands drawn on the court. The islands were Savai’i and Upolu. Both islands make up the country of Samoa.

Our school raised $345 (582 tala). The money is to help Samoa after the devastating tsunami. Overall everyone had a great time and made lots of new friends. 

By Amy and Kelly

 

TAUPO SYNDICATE’S WEEK - What a busy week it has been for some Taupo students!  Starting with Underwater Hockey last Saturday night.  We entered two teams into the tournament at Huia Pool. The first team was the team of Year 8’s who had been playing all year. The second was a team of Year 7’s and some Year 6’s, who had never played before. The Year 7 and 6 team came 11th and won a few of their games which they were pleased about. The Year 8 team won all their games and then lost the final to Scots. We are very pleased with the outcome and I’m sure the Year 7 team will be a great team next year! It was the last tournament for the Year 8’s and I’d just like to say a huge thanks to Julie and Kevin Hunter for all of their awesome work!!!

Next we had the girls Milo Shield cricket final against Tawa Intermediate on Monday at Ngatitoa Domain. We played really well with Torrie hitting 3 boundaries in our batting and Ciara taking a good catch (without a glove) off Mia’s bowling, but unfortunately we lost. We are happy that we made it to the final considering we only had four players who played Saturday cricket! The Year 5-8’s were supposed to attend the Paramoana sports tournament yesterday but due to poor weather it was postponed, and disappointingly, has now been cancelled. Bring on our next sporting events, Water Awareness and Triathlon.

By Emma

 

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PLIMMERTON KINDY FUNDRAISER – Wine for Christmas Celebrations – discount prices.  Tel: Natalie, 233-8747.

RIMUTAKA RENEGADES INLINE HOCKEY – Free skate night, Friday 12th November 6-8 pm.  For info ‘phone Shirley, 236-7028.

DIVE INTO BOOKS – Summer Reading Programme at your local library for children 5-12 years from 7 December to 15 January at Porirua, Cannons Creek and Whitby libraries.