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Wellsford
School
47 School Rd
Wellsford
Phone:
09 423 8042
Fax:
09 423 8056
Email: info@wellsford.school.nz
Website: www.wellsford.school.nz
Newsletter
No 33
28
October
2015
Information
News and Views
Coming Events
Tena ra koutou katoa
He mihi tenei kia koutou e awhi nei mo tenei kura
He putanga tenei panui mo koutou
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa
Greetings to everyone who is, or has been supporting or helping our school
School Donation Prize Draw All donations and school fees received before Friday 30
th October will
go in the draw to win “Dinner for 4” from Ready Roast to the value of
$50. To be in the draw simply make sure you have paid this year’s
school fees and donation this month. Thank you!
Class Photos Class photos will be taken this Friday the 30
th of October. Please make
sure your child is at school so that they are part of the process. For
everyone’s future memories they all need to be in the picture. Also, lots
of mirror time in the morning please and nice clean uniforms, so that
everyone is looking their best. Thank you.
Talent Show – Friday 6 November
Friday 6th
November 2015
6pm – 8pm* Community Centre
Tickets on Sale at the office
$5 per person or $20 a family and at the door
Drinks and refreshments on sale at Intermission
*This time is approximate
Athletics Sports – Friday 13th
November Supporters are welcome to attend the school athletics sports on Friday
13th
November, at Centennial Park. The children will spend the day in
their age groups competing in running, jumping and throwing
competitions. On this day the children need to dress in clothes they can
compete in, have extra warm clothes, a packed lunch with more food
than normal (they get really hungry), a good sized drink bottle, and sun
protection.
Buses will deliver to Centennial Park in the morning and pick up from
there in the afternoon. If you take your child home yourself at the end
of the day, please tell their teacher, and me (Mr Bradley – I supervise
the buses).
Parent helpers available to assist, please offer to Mr Lees in Room 9.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dave Bradley, Principal
RODNEY COLLEGE 50TH REUNION 17 to 19 February 2012
Book your reunion tickets NOW!
www.rodneycollege.school.nz
email: reunion@rodneycollege.school.nz
Ph: 423 6030
Regular Feature
25 ways to ask
your child, “How
was school today?”
without actually
asking them that.
When were you the
happiest today?
#11. When were
you bored today?
Personal Note: Thank you all for
your support and
understanding over
the last week, after
the passing of my
wife’s mum. The
opportunity for
time with family
was appreciated,
along with the
messages of
support.
(Dave)
Manual Fees
There are a
number of Y7/8
students who have
not fully paid their
manual fees.
Please take these
fees to the college
for payment ASAP.
Scholastic Book Fair The sales total for last weeks’
Scholastic Book Fair was $1082.50.
Items were taken to the value of
$379.00 as our commission.
The Prize Draw winners are:
Prize Draw 1 – Jackson Lindsay, Room 9
Prize Draw 2 – Alivia Henare, Room 16
Congratulations Jackson & Alivia and thank you to
everyone for supporting the Book Fair.
MOBILE
DENTAL
CLINIC The Mobile Clinic is
now on site at
Wellsford School!
For all enquiries
and appointments
please phone
09 422 2714.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION Hi, my name is Maretta Hodgson, I am a Public Health Nurse based at the school
2-3 days a week. If you have any health concerns about your child; for example an
itchy bite that is not healing and looks like it may have become infected and you would
like me to treat it. Some other health issues I can treat are Asthma, Eczema and
toileting issues. Parental consent must be given for me to treat. If you think this free
service would be of help to you and your family at any time please let the school or I
know. I can be contacted on 021 227 8680. Feel free to txt me if you prefer.
WELLSFORD
AMATEUR
SWIMMING
CLUB
AGM
tonight
Wednesday 28
October
7.00pm
Rodney College
Library
BRAINWAVE TRUST WORKSHOP
COMING TO WELLSFORD
Sponsored by HIPPY Wellsford
Thursday 29 October - 10:00 am to 12:00pm
Creche facilities available – bookings for crèche
Please phone Carolynne Andrew 027 444 0370
Morning Tea provided
CTC Hauora Trust Hall (by Community Gardens)
WHAT IS COVERED?
✔ Baby and toddler brain development
✔ How brains normally develop
✔ Why the early years are important
✔ What helps brain development?
✔What hinders brain development?
Brainwave Trust is a not-for-profit organization that delivers easy
to understand presentations to parents, professionals and the wider
community using the latest scientific research on brain development.
This workshop is highly recommended for everyone who has any
contact with young children.
This work shop is highly recommended for everyone who has any
WELLSFORD COMMUNITY POOL Keys available at Clever Endeavours
$140 with return key
$160 including bond
Swim season begins this Friday
One Day Self Defence Workshop - FREE
Saturday 31 October, 9.30am to 3.30pm, Wellsford
Community Centre - for women 17 years and over. Learn
skills for self-protection and build your confidence and
self-awareness. Travel subsidies may be available –
please enquire. Tutor: Rana Moir. Please contact
the Women’s Centre to book: 09 425 7261 or
0800 237 674 or info@womenscentrerodney.org.nz
PALMERS PLANET MANGAWHAI GARDEN
RAMBLE November 14th & 15th 2015
Supporting Mangawhai Kindergarten & Mangawhai Plunket Group
Tickets: $15 early bird, $20 (after Labour weekend)
Children 12 & under free accompanied by paying adult
Available from Woody’s Winners, Wellsford
For sales or further information contact
Mangawhai Kindergarten Ph 431 4333
Why not walk to and from school with your child? It’s the perfect
opportunity to demonstrate safe behaviour and it’s good for your fitness
and the environment. One less car at the gate means it’s safer for
other children too.
What’s ahead? Wednesday 28 October: Cyber Safety and Social
Media Talk – 7.00pm at
Wellsford School Hall
Friday 30 October: Classroom Photos
Friday 6 November: Talent Show
Thursday 12 November: Team 2 Fundraiser
Friday 13 November: Athletics Day
Wednesday 25 November: Mangawhai Speech Challenge
Thursday 26 November: Team 1 Sleepover – Hall
Team 4 Rainbows End Trip
Friday 27 November: Mangawhai Sports Exchange
Monday 30 November: Team 3 Devonport Day
Wednesday 2 December: Team 2 Beach Day
Friday 4 December: Y8 Dinner
Thursday 10 December: Domestic Prizegiving
Friday 11 December: Junior School Prizegiving
Monday 14 December: Senior School Prizegiving
Y7/8 Disco
Tuesday 15 December: Final school day - Term 4 (School finishes at 12.40pm)
Tonight! Community Info
Evening with Senior Constable
Shaz Glen
Cyber Safety and
Social Media Safety
Talk
Wednesday 28 October
7pm at the Wellsford
School Hall
For all of the Wellsford
Community
Spread the word
Great information for
kids 10yrs + and their
parents/caregivers or
anyone interested.
CLASSROOM PHOTOS These will be taken this
Friday 30 October. Please
return the prepaid envelope,
with money, to the school
before this date. Spare
envelopes are available
at the school office.
Rodney College – Year 8 Uniform Try On Dates 2015
Wednesday 28th October 3-6pm
Thursday 29th October 3-6pm
Saturday 31st October 9-12pm
Cash or Cheques or Eftpos Now Available HALF the total amount can be paid at these Try On
dates with final amount due on COLLECTION DATES on
27th & 28th Jan 2016 - 9-12 noon.
Enquires to C Carrell 423 6030 at Rodney College.
Team 2 is holding a
Fundraising Lunchtime on
Thursday 12th November.
It will include:
· Crockery Smash
· Sponge Throw
· Noodle Wars
Cost $1 or 3 throws (or 3
minutes Noodle war).
PARENT DISCUSSION MEETING For parents of children who go to Active Learning
Tuesday 3rd November from 7.00 to 8.00pm
at the Wellsford Library
Topic ‘Accepting and using Challenge!”
Please vote! Our View: Please share your opinion in our fortnightly
polls, students, parents and staff. Results announced
every two weeks at Assembly
As announced in Assembly please share this link in the
newsletter so everyone can vote
http://www.wellsford.school.nz/our-view.html
Room 11 children learning letters, sounds & words.
A reminder to name all school jackets and uniform items.
Students are discarding these outside when it gets hot. We cannot
return them to their rightful owners if they are not named. Thank you.
L E A B O U R N P A S S E N G E R S E R V I C E L T D
C h a r t e r / T o u r R e n t a l V a n s W e d d i n g s S h u t t l e s T r a v e l C l u b
P h o n e : 0 9 4 2 3 7 4 1 6
E m a i l : i n f o @ l e a b o u r n . c o . n z
W e b s i t e : w w w . l e a b o u r n . c o . n z
G r o u p T r a v e l i s m i l e s b e t t e r !
For all of your rubbish disposal needs
Domestic / Commercial / Skip bins / Transfer Stations
Call our friendly local team for quotes and any general enquiries
PH 09 425 8567 www.northlandwaste.co.nz
COMPUTER SERVICES Internet – Broadband – Networks - Email
Virus Control – Sales - Repair
Small Business or Home
‘Not sure what’s wrong with your computer?’
Call Jas to discuss your needs!
J3 Computer Solutions - Wellsford
09 423 8519
021 423 801
Te Hana Nurseries Ltd
Contact the specialists for
* Natives * Forestry * Poplars * Shelter & Hedging
* Ornamentals * Olives * Citrus * Fruit & Nut Trees
Superior quality at competitive prices
Consultation, design & implementation
Send SAE for full catalogue
Email: tehananurseries@paradise.net.nz Ph (09) 423 8595 - Fax (09) 423 8594 - S.H.1, R D 4 Wellsford
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PH 64 9 423 7330 A/H 021 222 7095
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CONCRETE DRIVES – FLOORS – FOOTHPATHS
Phone Mark and the team at
SOLID CONCRETE LTD
021 024 48704 or a/hrs 9450041 (Wfd)
www.solidconcrete.co.nz
MIKE LINDSAY CONTRACTORS
09 423 9643 021 582 292
* Concrete
* Fences
*Retaining Walls
* Big or small
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