2nd November 2017

RIMU TRIP TO WAITAKERE REFUSE AND RECYCLING STATION This term Rimu Syndicates inquiry is sustainability. Last week Rimu went to the Refuse and Recycling station. In the Year 4 trip there was a cow made out of rubbish bins and a fountain made of rubbish. We recycled and reused rubbish to make creative things like toy trains and pot plant holders. At the end of the trip we all knew how important it is to reuse, reduce and recycle. For the Year 3 trip we went on a bus tour of the Refuse Station and saw the big trucks working with the rubbish, the worm farm and a big cow made out of plastic. Lots of stuff can be recycled so we can save our Earth’s resources. By Cole, Ethan, Nate and Jai.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TERM FOUR

Fri 3rd Nov - Football Tournament – selected students Mon 6th Nov – 2.15pm Kauri Assembly Wed 8th Nov – 2.30pm – Kowhai Assembly Thurs 9th Nov – 2.00pm – Rimu Assembly Tues 14th Nov – 2.00pm – Whole School Assembly Wed 15th Nov – Yrs 3-6 Interschool Athletics Day Thurs 16th Nov – 2.30pm Pohutukawa Assembly Mon 20th Nov – 2.15pm Kauri Assembly Wed 22nd Nov – Yrs 3-6 Athletics Postponement Day Wed 22nd Nov – 2.30pm -Kowhai Assembly Thurs 23rd Nov- School Closes 1.30pm Fri 24th Nov – Teacher Only Day (No School this day) Mon 27th Nov – Swimming season commences Tues 28thNov – Pohutukawa and Kowhai Athletics Thurs 30th Nov –2.30pm- Pohutukawa Assembly Sat 2nd Dec – PTA Carnival Day – 10.00am Mon 4th – Fri 9th Dec - Kauri Syndicate Safer Boating Tues 5th Dec – Pohutukawa Waste free Camp Day Wed 6th Dec –2.30pm - Kowhai Assembly Thurs 7th Dec – 2.00pm - Rimu Assembly Wed 13th Dec – Reports go home Wed 13th Dec – Year six graduation ceremony Fri 15th Dec – End of School Year – 1.30pm

CARNIVAL – WE NEED YOUR HELP 2ND DECEMBER 2017

PLEASE return your forms to class asking for help on carnival day. We CANNOT run the day without your help. If you really can't help on the day then please come along to the working bee this Sunday at the school hall from 10am-12. White elephant items can also be dropped off at this time.

Remember to send a jolly jar for MUFTI tomorrow or just send items in a zip lock bag and we'll find a jar! Email pta@blockhousebay.school.nz with any questions."

PRINCIPAL’S SOAPBOX Dear Parents, Caregivers and family members, Without wishing to jinx anything, it does look like the weather is beginning to turn and we can look forward to warmer days. For this reason, please ensure that your child(ren) bring their school hats every day so this extra sunshine does not burn them.

The children have all completed their Calendar Art and families now have the opportunity to celebrate this work in several ways including greeting cards, calendars and diaries. The children will be bringing home more information about these items so check their bags for this. Orders close next Friday, so that we can get everything printed out and back to you all before Christmas, as they make great presents.

The staff and parents on the PTA are doing a superb job of organising extra money to spend on the children and need to have your support. In this newsletter, they are reminding everyone about several things including the Jolly Jar mufti day tomorrow, the Toyworld shopping night next week, and parents committing to helping at the Carnival in 4 weeks’ time. Thank you to everyone who is helping us to help the children.

Lastly, we are also reminding parents that school closes at 12.45pm on Thursday 23rd November as all the teachers from six schools in the Lynfield Cluster, are meeting that afternoon. We are also closed the following day (24th November) for a teacher only day and will be open an extra day before Christmas to make up for this lost learning time.

Have a great week everyone! Neil Robinson Principal

REMINDER:

Colference – 23rd November 2017 – School closes 12.45pm A reminder to parents and Caregivers that school will close early on the 23rd November so that all staff can attend a professional development session with all of the schools from the Lynfield Community of Learning. Please ensure you have made arrangements for your child to be collected as teachers will be leaving the school to attend the meeting. Care 4 Kidz will run from 12.45pm in the Technology room in the Manukau Block.

Teacher Only Day – 24th November 2017 – No School this day. School is also closed the following day for a teacher only day. On this day, the staff continue their plans for organisation and planning in preparation for the new school year. This work carries on between then and Christmas, and continues in January so that we are ready to start straight back into learning on the first day of school, Tuesday 30th January.

2018 TERM DATES

We always like to give parents plenty of notice of our school dates so that holidays are not planned during term times. The term dates for next year are: Term One Tuesday 30th January - Friday 13th April (11 weeks) Term Two Monday 30th April – Friday 6th July (10 weeks) Term Three Monday 23rd July - Friday 28th September (10 weeks) Term Four Monday 15th October - Friday 14th December (9 weeks) PHOTOLIFE

Shoot Key codes where sent home with your child yesterday. If you wish to order a photo please go online to photolife.co.nz and enter your code. Free delivery will end on Sunday 19th November 2017 so get in quick. Envelopes are available from the school office if you are unable to order online. WEARING OF SCHOOL HATS A reminder to everyone that children must wear the school hat during Terms 1 and 4. If you do need to purchase one for your child, please contact the office.

TRASH TO FASH

Trash2Fash is back for 2017! Next Wednesday the 8th of November the children who have created

garments for this year’s Trash2Fash will be showcasing them for the school to see. There will be two

identical shows - each for half of the school to observe.

Show 1: Even numbered classes will be the audience for the show starting at 10.40am

Show 2: Odd numbered classes will be the audience for the show starting at 11.45 am

Parents and whanau are welcome to attend. PTA Friday lunch orders return this week. Collect an order form from class, school office or the Blockhouse Bay Primary School PTA Facebook page. Orders must be returned to the office before 9am Thursday morning or it will be sent back home if late. Also returning is Frozen Fridays! Students can buy a mini licks ice block for $1 from the PAC kitchen on Fridays after eating lunch.

School Carnival- Saturday 2nd December- 10am-2pm Please support your child's class Carnival stall by signing up to help with set up, running or clean up on Carnival day. Any adult in the family can help and full instruction will be given. We cannot run the event without volunteer help so please return your forms to the class teacher ASAP. You can also help at the working bee and white elephant drop off on Sunday 5th November from 10-12 at the PAC.

Equipment needed- if you have an easy push-up style gazebo, we would be very grateful if you would lend it to us for the day of the Carnival. It will be named and returned to you the following week. We also need a small skip bin for the day. If you know anyone who can help us source this as a donation or reduced cost, please get in touch at pta@blockhousebay.school.nz. Jolly Jars for Jolly Mufti Day- Friday 3rd November If your child would like to wear a costume or their own clothes for mufti on this day, please send them with a jolly jar (look it up on Google or see examples at the school office).

Like our Facebook page for more updates- Blockhouse Bay Primary School PTA. Next meeting will be Monday 13th November at 7:30pm in the staffroom. All are welcome.