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Thursday 6th July 2017
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
RED SOCK DAY TOMORROW
In support of the great effort and result of Emirates Team New Zealand in the America's Cup it is optional for students to wear red socks this Friday.
Giving out lollies and sweets to celebrate Birthdays.
We have had some parents concerned about the large amount of lollies that students are receiving to celebrate birthdays. Although we don’t have a policy saying that birthday lollies are not allowed I encourage you to tell your children to bring the treats home. Then you as parents can make sure they eat the lollies as part of a well balanced diet.
Please have a great holiday, all of our students have worked hard over a very successful term and deserve a rest.Be safe and we will see you all back for Term 3.
Student Agency
Throughout Term 2 two Year six students, Luke Dorward and Anton Aickin have been working on an action project involving all the values of Forrest Hill School. The boys wanted to improve our school environment by getting a Pohutukawa tree to plant in the school glade. They earnt money by doing community jobs in their neighbourhood. They have had to contact and work together on their project for four weeks. The school thanks them for their efforts and their donation.
Our Garden to Table is now 6 months on and proving to be a huge success with our Year 5 students. As well as learning gardening and kitchen skills, students learn through the New Zealand Key Competencies which are; Thinking, Managing Self, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing and Using Language, Symbols, and Texts. The success of the programme relies on volunteers to supervise small groups of 4-5 students in either the garden or kitchen. Currently two of our regular volunteers are no longer available to help and we urgently need to replace them. Volunteers could be family members including grandparents, friends, neighbours or parents who can organise one morning from work to assist us. People can help once or more often according to circumstances. Volunteers have an enjoyable and positive experience. Please contact your child’s teacher, the school office 094108939 or email Angela White [email protected] if you or someone you know can make themselves available to help. The programme operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.00am - 10.45am
Road Patrol Supervision Term 3
As this term comes to an end I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many parents that have supervised our school crossings during term 1 and 2.
We are now looking for adults to help out for term 3 and into term 4 for both crossings and for mornings and afternoons.
We are in desperate need for parent help to supervise the Forrest Hill Road crossing and the Bond Crescent crossings before and after school.
This is a great way to get involved with our school, along with supporting our Year 6 monitors in their leadership role.
Please contact the school office 09 4108939 or email [email protected] if you can spare the time to supervise one of the crossings for 20 minutes in the morning and or 20 minutes in the afternoon or to find out further information.
Reminder:
Tomorrow, Friday 7th July is the last day of school for Term 2. Please note school will finish at the usual time of 2.50pm.
The first day of Term 3 will be Monday 24th July.
Have a safe and happy holiday
Newsletter contribution from Room 3 In Room 3 and 4 we have been learning to write narratives. We have been working on having a beginning that introduces the characters and the setting, a middle that introduces the problem and an ending that solves the problem. We have even become publishers as we have turned them into books. Here are a few that we have written:
The Five StarsThe Five Stars loved to dance in the sky. They also loved to perform to the other stars.But one day when they woke up they felt they couldn't dance at all so they went to find their dance and their boogie.Then one of the stars saw a tree dance and boogie so that start told the other stars.Then they picked a leaf off the tree. They ate the leaves and they could dance again.
By Piper Price
The Dragon and the PrincessOnce upon a time lived a hungry dragon flying around looking for food. He found a sparkly castle covered in jewels.In the castle lived a princess. Her name was Miya. Her dress was beautiful. She had jewels and sparks and a purple dress. It was so colourful.When she came out from the castle the dragon ate her up. "Ra!!!" the dragon said.Then a man came and heard the roar. "Oh no, the dragon ate the princess" said the man. So the man came and cut the dragon's tummy with a knife.Then the princess came out of the dragons tummy and said "thank you".
By Reinna Lovell
The Three CatsOnce upon a time there were three cats called Bingo, Rosie and Alex. It was a sunny day so they decided to go outside to play.Suddenly the clouds went grey but none of the cats saw the grey clouds. Soon it started to rain so they went inside.Then the rain turned into a hailstorm. Rosie checked on the weather report. It said on Sunday the hailstorm will stop but on Sunday but on Sunday the hailstorm still did not stop. The cats had no choice - they had to stop the hailstorm.They went to the cave. That was the Rainkeepers cave. The Rainkeepers were baddies. The Rainkeeper saw two of the cats fighting.One of them called Bingo pressed the stop the hailstorm button and the hailstorm slowly stopped. Rosie got her phone and called the police and they took the Rainkeepers to jail.
By Charlotte Cai
MOVIE EVENTPRIZE
SPONSORSEasiyo
EarthwiseDelish Cupcakes
Raines AveBauer Media Group
Brink’s ChickenHansells
Just Workout Forrest Hill
Sanderon VitaminsBook Outlet Store
Triton DriveNew World Food
Market Constellation Drive
NZ BakelsAbe’s Bagels
Roberts/Cameron family
Please support these
companies
PTA NEWSGames For Wet Days (A box for every
classroom)
To help entertain the kids on wet lunch times, the PTA has donated a box of new games to every classroom. Through one of our wonderful PTA parents Shona, we have managed to get some great educational games worth $10,000 for the discounted price of $4,700. We would also like to thank all our school families who have contributed to our many fundraising events that have helped make this possible. We hope the kids enjoy the games.
2nd Hand Uniform Shop
The 2nd Hand Uniform Shop will be open Friday 7th July from 8.30am - 9.15am in the school boardroom. Cash and eftpos accepted. Trade like for like.
Cubs and Keas are all about having FUN. Cubs/Keas are all about kids being
kids in a safe environment. Cubs learn how to tie knots, cook simple meals, make trails and follow trails. Cubs learn how to be helpful to Mum and Dad, and do simple jobs at home. Cubs learn about the community, recycling, our heritage, traditions, and legends. Cubs earn badges and wear a uniform. Cubs go away on camps, and learn about the environment. Cubs also love to go exploring, and sometimes we visit the glow worms at night when we go away to camp. Cubs are girls or boys from 5 1/2 yrs or Y1 to Y6. We would like you and your family to come and visit Cubs. Ring Akela first. We meet Wednesday 6pm – 7.30pm, Craig Road, Milford.Ring (Akela) Christien Griffith, 418 1734 (h) or 027 663 6782 (w) [email protected]
Congratulations to this week’s Yummy Apple Sticker
collectors:
Julius Tam Room 2, Zavier Tam Room 2, Ryan Hutton Room 9, Piper Price Room 3
and Owen Lin Room 2
Simply Read and Write!
Edu-Kingdom College is going to run Primary Power Writing Courses during the Term 2 break.Y3 & Y4 / Y5 & Y6 Power Writing courses are designed to enrich writing and reading, boost confidence and develop imagination and creativity.
1. When: 10th ~ 21st July, Monday to Friday2. Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm (3 hours)3. Subjects: Writing, Reading, Spelling, and Grammar4. Reading: Books selected from The New York Times’ Best Illustrated Children’s books and(or) books selected by a teacher5. Tuition fee: ($524, 2 books included) If you want your child to join this course, feel free to contact us.09 4100095 / [email protected]
Auckland Girls’ Choir
Auckland Girls’ Choir (AGC) is auditioning for the 2017-2018 intake. They are looking for 11-15 years old girls with a passion for singing, accurate pitch, a commitment to improving vocal technique and a desire to be part of a successful choir. Choristers rehearse on Mondays (3:45-6pm) and have a Sunday workshop each term. To apply for an audition, please download Online application forms from www.akgirlschoir.co.nz. and email the completed form to AGC Choir Manager, Mrs Annie Hyde - [email protected]. Applications close on September 18 with the auditions held on September 23 2017.
M Sports (Football Kidz)
July Holiday Football Camp at Devonport Primary with Chris Bryson
M Sports holiday programmes are delivered by our team of highly qualified staff. The camps are suitable for all ability levels from beginner to competent. Each day will be varied, stimulating and enjoyable.
Venue:Devonport Primary School, 18 Kerr Street, Devonport, 0624 (9-3pm or 9-12pm)
Week 1: Monday 10th – Friday 14th JulyWeek 2: Monday 17th – Friday 21st July
Register Your Child:Go to footballkidznz.co.nz, click ‘register your child’, ‘holiday programmes’, then ‘book now’ at the bottom of the page. Book your child’s place now as numbers are limited.
Queries: Contact Chris on:[email protected] or visit the website www.footballkidznz.co.nz
你好，Chinese classes Held at Forrest Hill School
Chinese Classes are available on Tuesday, Wednesday from 3:15 pm to 5 pm and Saturday 1 pm to 3 pm. Classes are held in Forrest Room (old dentist room) with Ms Maggie Fang, a qualified Chinese Language teacher with 13 years' local teaching experience. For more information please phone Ms Fang: 09 410 9468, 021 145 3188 or email: [email protected]
