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Westbrook School

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Newsletter No 28

Week 8 Term 3

8th September 2010

Colin Watkins

PRINCIPAL

Mainfreight Fundraiser

Truck Rides!  Sausage Sizzle! Drinks!

Ever fancied a ride in a big rig?

Mainfreight are coming to Westbrook School on Saturday 18 September and will be offering truck rides for a gold coin donation.  There will also be a sausage sizzle and drinks available for sale.

Come along between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and enjoy the fun!

All proceeds go to Westbrook School

Thanks Mainfreight!
Text Box: ICAS Exams Congratulations to Lauryn Atkin and Jeremy Atkin for achieving “High Distinction” in the ICAS Spelling exam. This result means they have achieved in the top 1% of students throughout New Zealand in their age group. Well done Lauryn and Jeremy Text Box: Tales by Torchlight at the Redwoods This is a free community event for families, which promotes reading and literacy. On Tuesday 14 September between 6 and 7 p.m. “The Travelling Tuataras” will entertain with stories and songs. This will take place rain or shine, under the sails in the Redwoods. Meet at the carpark behind the Visitors’ Centre at 5.45 p.m. Dress warmly and bring a torch and something to sit on.

Christchurch Earthquake

The recent earthquake in Christchurch is a timely reminder to us all to make sure we are aware of what we should do in times of an emergency.  For further information visit the following website.  www.getthru.govt.nz
Text Box: MOBILE PHONES Please note:- Children are not allowed to have cellphones at school. Text Box: SKOOLSTARS The recording of the videos of all the classes performing their dances has now been completed. Parents/caregivers are invited to the screening of the music videos at the Skoolstars evening show on 16 September. You will also have the opportunity to purchase the DVD featuring all of the music videos for $20.

Jump Rope For Heart 9 September

Sponsorship forms have been sent home with the children.  This a great way to raise funds for the Heart Foundation.  We encourage people to make a donation as opposed to the children getting sponsored per skip.  This makes collection of monies easier.

The Jump Off is tomorrow between 11 and 12.30.  We ask children to be dressed in their house colours.  Parents/caregivers are most welcome to come along and support our children.

House points will be awarded for effort and behaviour.
Text Box: Newsteam Challenge The 2010 Rotorua Newsteam Challenge will take place tonight Wednesday 8 September. This will be held in the Sportsdrome starting at 6.30. Many of our Senior Students have been working hard in training over the past few weeks in preparation for this annual event. The Westbrook Year 6 team won the competition last year (no pressure guys!!). All the very best of luck to the 2 teams who will be participating in this year’s challenge. Text Box: McCains Veggie Patches for Schools Westbrook School has chosen to take part in the McCains Veggie Patches for Schools. By buying McCains frozen vege and potato packs with the special patches, the school will earn points for garden equipment and seeds. Just cut out the bar codes from the packet and take them to Room 17. Enviro Group

FOTS Quiz Night

Its time to get your entries in!!

Last day to get your team entered for Quiz Night is

Thursday 9 September

$60 per team of 6. Includes light nibbles on the tables.

BYO Drinks, extra nibbles if you want to.

          Come dressed in a ‘team theme’.

   Entry forms available at the school office.

   COME ALONG AND HAVE SOME FUN

     Friday 10 September 7 p.m.

     Westbrook School Hall

Bulletin Board

Jackson Park Kindergarten Fundraiser —Family and Individual Black & White Portraits by Positive Negatives Photography.  Free sitting.  No obligation to buy.  Saturday 18 September     at Jackson Park Kindergarten.  Please phone Jenny 3488131 for an appointment.

 

 

“Loud Shirt Day”

Friday 17 September

 

Did you know that more than 2000 children who attend New Zealand schools are deaf or have a hearing problem.

Friday 17 September is a very special day to raise funds for Hearing Impaired children.  Students and Staff may choose to wear loud shirts (bright colours) on the 17 September. 

 

A voluntary gold coin donation to this very worthy cause would be appreciated.

 

Donations

A staff member is travelling to Suva in the holidays and will be visiting a facility for under privileged children.  Westbrook School and the community have been invited to donate stationery items e.g. pens, pencils, balloons, colouring in books etc.  These goods will be delivered to the children during our school holidays.  If you wish to donate any new/used items please bring them along to the school office.