Thursday, August 20, 2009

Newsletter 20th August 2009

Tena Koutou,

A reminder that we have assembly tomorrow. A big congratulations to our netball team who have gone through the season unbeaten. Well done to all the members, the coaches and parent supporters.

Congratulations to the winners of our $40.00 grocery vouchers. We had 31 families return their surveys and the names picked out were Haixin Li and Carol Tuwhangai. If they would like to contact the office to pick up your vouchers.

Something new: next week we are beginning a new type of newsletter that will go home every second week. This will have children’s work in it or ideas on how you can help your child. Keep your eye out for it!!

Cheers
Mike Darracott
Principal

Absences:
Please ring the school on 455 8315 before 9am if your child is going to be absent (or late) from school. This means less time is taken up, trying to contact you if your child is
missing from school.
Thank you

Southern Gymnastic Academy—School Holiday Program
Tuesday 29th September, Thursday 1st, Tuesday 6th, Thursday 8th October
9:00-10:30 or 11:30-1:00 each day for all children aged 5-11
Cost: $7 per session, or $20 for all four
Bookings essential: phone: (03) 477 5855
email: dunedin@southerngymnastics.co.nz
website: www.southerngymnastics.co.nz/holidayprogram

MEASLES OUTBREAK INFORMATION FROM MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Please make sure your children’s immunizations are up- to- date. The Ministry of Health require students who have no proven
immunity to measles (through immunization or previous exposure) to be sent home if there is a measles outbreak in their class.

Immunization is free. Once immunized, 90-95 per cent of people are protected from measles.

LOST PROPERTY
Our lost property in the School
Office is over-flowing with clothes,
especially Jackets!!
please get your child to check for any of his/hers lost clothing.


Need Before School/After School Childcare?  NZ Nannies International have Au Pairs available to care for your children and help with housework for up to full time hours in exchange for free board and $200-250 per week.  The Au Pair can stay for 12-24 months as required.  For more information please go to www.nznannies.org.nz or email kristina@nznannies.org.nz"


Board of Trustees Meeting

Reminder to the Community that our next
Board of Trustees meeting is being held on
Thursday 27th August 2009. Please contact the school office if you require further info.

KIDZ KLUB
Where: Caversham Baptist Church
When: Every Friday between 24th July-11th September
Cost: $2.00
Activities: We’ll provide tea, Activities, Games and some answers to those questions and other fun stuff!

Friday, June 26, 2009

Newsletter 25th June 2009

Kia ora Koutou

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Well we are almost at the end of the Term again. Last day of Term 2 is next Friday 3rd July, and beginning Term 3 on Monday 20th July.

You may of seen our excellent article in Wednesdays edition of ODT, of our Pupils planting our Southern Rata Trees. Big thanks to Project Crimson!!
Assembly is tomorrow (Friday) at 2:15pm, Room 11 is hosting. Feel free to come along and join us in the hall.
At the moment the children are studying Road Safety. We do have some issues with the crossing on South Rd. We are negotiating with the D.C.C for signs and looking at some other initiatives with Mr. David Bond from Road sense.

Cheers

Mike Darracott
Principal



STOPPING & PARKING NEAR A SCHOOL

When Children arrive or leave school each day, your driving behaviour can either protect or endanger them.

Parking restrictions are in place near schools for a reason. They protect our Children against possible injury.
Stopped/parked on broken Lines—$60 fine
Stopped/Parked on or within 6 metres pedestrian crossing—$60 fine
Stopped/parked footpath—$40 fine
Stopped/parked or within 4 metres vehicle entrance—$40
Double Parked—$60 fine

“Westpac aquarium”
Portobello

The Theme of the Winter Holiday Programme at the Aquarium is Sustainability. Find out about your favourite fish and how to ensure they’ll survive into the future. Lots of fun things to do...guess the number of Chocolate fish in a jar, Interactive story time for 3-5 year olds—1pm daily, Help feed the fish. On Sunday 12th July it is Cadbury Carnival Peninsula Day, your whole family can visit the Aquarium for just $10 that is less than half price!! Ph: 479 5845


MIDWINTER CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Join us 13th-17th July at the Church Hall - 61 Thorn Street, Caversham 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Cost is $5.00 per day or $12 day for a family of 3 and more bring your own packed lunch. Call 487 6367

LOST PROPERTY
Our lost property in the School
Office is over-flowing with clothes,
especially Jackets!! please get your child to check for any of his/hers lost clothing.

WINTER DAYS:
Please listen to the morning radio to hear if there is a late start or a school closure due, to bad weather conditions.
Caversham School is included if there is a “blanket” closure. Your help in this would be very much appreciated.
The phone number is: 471 7555

Absences:
Please ring the school on 455 8315 before 9am if your child is going to be absent (or late) from school. This means less time is taken up, trying to contact you if your child is
missing from school.
Thank you

Thursday, October 23, 2008

A letter from Therese Hoyle, Circle Time

Dear Mike and Team,

Thank you so much for my time in Caversham recently. It was a real pleasure working with the team and i left with the impression that Caversham is a school with a BIG HEART. The teachers have very positive relationships with one another and there is a high level of teacher student relationship. the teachers care deeply about the children's wellbeing and learning and work incredibly hard to ensure that there is a high degree of child emotional safety, which in terms reflects in the children's learning.

the teachers are a hugely committed team and i would have to say work well above and beyond the call of duty. this is a very unique small school and i believe you are all doing an amazing job, please celelbreate your successes and be proud of your differences.

Yours Sincerely
Therese Hoyle