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• Wellsford Road Runners Wilkinson Trophy and children’s races on Saturday 21 July at 1.00pm (registration starts 11.30am) from the Kaipara Flats Hall. Keith Marshall 423 7191.

• In-Home Childcare and Education Kowhai Kids 0800KIDSRUS or 027 208 6747.

• Art Classes for Children After School Starting Week 2 (24th July) – Every Tuesday 3.15 till 5pm. Afternoon tea and all art materials provided. $15 per session. Bookings are essential – for further information please contact Tracey on 422 5298 or paddisonfamily@xtra.co.nz

• The Leisure Centre Swim School is offering half price Kindy Kids lessons for Term 3, $65.00 for 11 weeks. This is a fabulous opportunity to introduce 3-4 year olds to Aquatic Education and awareness in a fun and safe environment. Ph 09 424 9315 or visit www.theleisurecentre.co.nz

• Mid North Forest & Bird - Winter Talks Thursday 19 July, 7.30pm. Speaker Steve Hathaway, marine photographer on ‘Orca and other marine mammals”. Totara Park Village Hall, Warkworth.

• Toolbox Parenting Groups Tweens & Teens Years at Rodney College, Wellsford commencing Tuesday, 7 August (6 Tues evenings) 7-9pm. $35 per person (subsidies avail). Tel 423 6030 or email AkldNorthTBX@theparentingplace.com.

Motat TripMotat TripMotat TripMotat Trip First we met the lady. Then we dressed into pinafores. I was starting to laugh because it looked funny. Then we went into a little classroom. She told us to have a go at writing on the slate black board with a slate pencil. I thought it would be black because the pencil was black but it turned out white. I was surprised. Then we used a feather. We dipped it in the ink bottle. Later my group and I went into the Mirror Maze. It was scary and funny too because we always bumped into the mirror and because we couldn’t find the way out because all we see is you. Then we lost our parent but when we went out of the mirror maze we saw her. On the tram ride it was fun because it can go back and forwards. Helen Ly, Year 2, Room 27

Newsletter Term 3 Week 1 17 July 2012

Our Purpose: We will inspire our students to be active learners with high aspirations and to reach their full potential.

Cover Art - “My Car” (Hand-made Felted Art)

Logan Marsh, Year 0, Room 20

Dear Parents and Caregivers I trust you have had an enjoyable break with your family and friends during the school holidays and that the children are well rested and ready for another term of interesting learning. Last term culminated in many engaging events and activities to celebrate the end of our unit on Change. These included a trip to the museum, Motat, or having a shared lunch. This term science provides the focus for our learning as children investigate ‘Motion’ using the driving question “What makes it move?” It is part of the Physical World strand of the science curriculum and provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding about physical phenomena. “Knowing about physics enables people to understand a wide range of contemporary issues and challenges and potential technological solutions” (New Zealand Curriculum, Ministry of Education, 2007). Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori - Maori Language Week This year, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Maori Language Week celebrates love and regard for the language using the central theme Arohatia te reo - Cherish the language. Whaea Claire (Winiana) and Whaea Sandra (Close) will be working with our staff and children to strengthen our ability to use, honour, speak and show our love for the language of our country. Arohanui Whaea Claire and Whaea Sandra. New Assembly Time Beginning next week, school assembly will be held every second Friday at the new time of 2.10pm. This change suits the scheduling of our Friday learning programmes better and we hope the new time will also suit you. The first assembly for this term will be held on Friday 27 July and the junior kapa haka group will perform for us. This will be a fitting celebration of te wiki o te reo Maori. New Staff A very warm welcome to Mrs Nicki Holland who is working with the new Year 0 class in Room 19 (previously the junior library). We welcome back Mrs Donna Montrose who has returned from her science fellowship and is working with the Year 1 class in Room 22. School Value - Obedience Our definition of obedience is ‘Willingness to obey rightful authority’. Obedience promotes safety and freedom. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to discuss with their children WHO and WHAT they should obey. Leadership Day Many people dream, but Sir Peter Blake set his mind to a goal and went for it, believing that "change comes through realising the vision and turning it into reality." This year, during Leadership Week 2012 from 22-29 June, our school worked with the theme “Dare to Dream” by inviting in two local people; Alison Taylor and Tony Mordaunt. They kindly shared with many Year 6 students, stories of how they lead and the journeys they travelled to get there. They challenged the children to dream and then set achievable goals. The children were also shown what a good leader looks like and encouraged to put this into practice by running lunchtime sport in the Junior Area of the school. Our sincere thanks to Alison and Tony for an excellent workshop.

“I learnt that if you are going to be a leader it is good to have a plan.” Murdoch. “If you want to achieve something and it is really hard to do you can do it, just never give up.” Sophie. “Dreams about doing something can change a lot” Barabei.

Interschool Soccer Tournament Results Despite the torrential rain in the afternoon, we had a very enjoyable day on Tuesday, 26 June and all our players gave it their best effort. The results were: Team 3: Played 3 games - 1 loss; 2 draws. Team 2: Played 3 games - 1 win; 1 loss; 1 draw. Team 1: Played 4 games- 2 wins;1 draw; 1 loss. Finals: lost 2-1. Social Team: Played 2 games - 1 win; 2 draws. Photolife Class & Portrait Photos - 1 August Information on these will be coming home today. If you would like a class or individual photo of your child (forms for Sibling photos are available from the school office) you will need to complete the form and return it, with payment, to the school office by Tuesday, 31 July. All children having a photo taken must have an envelope completed. Warkworth New World ‘Pie for Schools’ Our share of the ’Pie’ is dropping! We need to round up all the support we can get by urging everyone to nominate Warkworth Primary with their FlyBuys membership. This is absolutely free and you don’t lose out on any of your own FlyBuys points either - so it’s a win-win situation! Thank you to everyone who has supported us already. Music Matters Piano and drum lessons begin next week with Mr Chris James. All other instruments resume their lessons this week Board of Trustees Meeting The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the Senior Staffroom at 6.30pm on Wednesday, 25 July. This is a public meeting and you are welcome to attend. Emirates Team New Zealand Crew Buddy Experience Congratulations to Blake Olsen on being one of 12 youngsters chosen to buddy the crew of Emirates Team New Zealand's new America's Cup challenge catamaran. (This is a particularly fitting win as Blake was named after Sir Peter Blake.) We look forward to sharing more of Blake’s exciting adventure with you next week after his trip to the official naming and launching of the yacht this Saturday. Dental Clinic The Dental team has now relocated to Wellsford School but can be contacted for emergencies or concerns on 09 427 3593 or 021 419 613. Kia ora Cynthia Holden Principal

Coming Events

18 July PTA Meeting 7.30pm

23-27 July Maori Language Week

25 July Board of Trustees Meeting 6.30pm

24 & 25 July Hearing & Vision Testing

1 August Class & Portrait Photos