Newsletter Thursday 25 March 2010

25 March 2010

# 6

CRAFT DAYFundraising for our World Vision Sponsor child who lives in South America. Titahi Bay School Council is holding a Craft Day tomorrow Friday 26 March from 11.00—12.30pm If it is fine it will be held on the middle court. If it is wet it will be held in the hall. All crafts will be made by the children and will cost 50c each to buy.

BOOK SWAPThe book swap will be on Tuesday of the last week of school. This is a good chance for your child to swap old/unwanted books for others. Bring your books to Room 13.

BUBBLE DOME

Have you ever wondered how computer games and 3D movies like Shrek are made? Learn the latest in 3D Animation and Games Design on a bubble dome school holiday workshop this April. New course in Movie Making and Claymation also available. For students aged 6 to 17 years. Tel: 0800 GET BUBBLE (438-282) or Email: or visit: www.bubbledome.co.nz

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONSNow is the time to start thinking about putting your name forward to be on the School’s Board of Trustees. The election date is 7 May 2010. Nomination forms have been sent home.

SCHOOL WEBSITEYou can access all school information via our school website: www.titahibay.school.nz

SCHOOL CELLPHONEIf your child is going to be away from school or you need to leave a message at the office please remember that we have a school cellphone—number 027-757-0272.

KELLY SPORTS

Olympic Harriers is holding its introduction and opening day on Saturday 27 March at 1pm at Alex Moore Park in Johnsonville. Contact Jo Murray on Holiday Indoor Soccer TournamentKelly Sports is running an indoor soccer tournament at Porirua Indoor Sports the first week of the school holidays. Enter as a team or as an individual in the following age groups Years 1-8. Website www.kellysports.co.nz

TRIATHLON PHOTOS

Just a reminder that the photos taken at the school’s triathlon on Saturday 6 March are now ready for sale. These are being held in the school office and cost $5.Check out our school’s website to view the photos www.titahibay.school.nz

BREATHING SPACE WORKSHOP

Understanding your anger—a workshop for parents.7pm—10pm, Tuesday 27 April. You will develop strategies on how to manage your anger more effectively. To register e-mail or visit the websitWww.breathingspcenz.com

END OF TERM

School will close for the end of term on Thursday 1 April at 3pm.

DUFFY ASSEMBLY

Our first Duffy Assembly for 2010 is on 31 March at 9.30am. Tory Whanau is the role model. He has worked for the NZ Film Commission and is now a Film Censor. Parents are welcome to attend.

IDEAS FOR EASTER*Use crayons, colour pens, paint, wiggle eyes or food to create colourful eggs.*Easter baskets. Ideas for the baskets could include some baking such as scones, fruit muffins or hot cross buns and fruit.*Organise a Healthy Treasure Hunt. Choose non-food itesms and make it a race incorporating some physical activitiy.

NATIONAL STANDARDS

A document on National Standards and how we as a school feel about them can be viewed on the school’s website.

TRIATHLON SPONSORSHIP MONEY

Just a reminder to return your child’s sponsorship money for the triathlon.

Ted ScanlanPrincipal