ITINERANT MUSIC CLASSES (8/3/10)
Accounts for the itinerant music lessons and instrument hire will be sent home with children this week. We would appreciate the payment of these amounts through the school office.
LEARNING SUPPORT GROUP MEETING (8/3/10)
This Friday, 12 March, immediately after assembly, some teachers from the RTLB Service will present a seminar on the development of a strong oral language foundation. Experience at school has taught us that the strength of a child's vocabulary and ability to converse are strong determiners of their ability to learn to read and write and progress well through the school system. All parents are most welcome to attend this seminar which will be held in the music room. Richard Oswin
MUSIC FESTIVAL SPECIAL GROUP APPLICATIONS (8/3/10)
Entries are now open for Y5-6 students who wish to audition for a place in the Christchurch Schools' Music Festival Special Groups. Opportunities exist for children to apply for a place in the Festival Junior Choir, Recorder Ensemble, Concert Band or Orchestra. Parents and children are encouraged to visit the Festival's excellent website www.musicfestival.school.nz to read about the commitments involved and performance standard required. Once parents and children have determined that they can meet these commitments and wish to audition for a group, they should contact Jeni McKinnon (Rm24) or Richard Oswin in the office for the code to complete the on-line enrolment. Richard Oswin
TOP TOWN Tuesday - Elmwood School - 9.30am (8/3/10)
The return of Top Town this week, with all the Year 4, 5 and 6 children being involved in inter-house activity races. More FM will be here playing music and encouraging the children to have fun.
Our PTA is doing a BBQ lunch for the children, as well as selling ice blocks. A notice went home with your child/ren (Year 4-6) last week.
Please come and support your child/ren and their House, as they have fun competing to be the Top Town Champion House.
HEATON SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEE INVITATION (8/3/10)
Do you have children at Heaton or coming in the next few years. You are invited to learn more about Heaton BOT, how it provides leadership to the school and seeks to reflect the values of our community. On 11 March at 7.00pm we are holding an information evening in the administration block, with wine and cheese, where you can talk with BOT members about the role of the Heaton Board. This evening is both for people who are interested in the direction of Heaton school and for those thinking about joining the BOT. Find out the ways you can contribute your experience and community perspective to Heaton Intermediate. If you have any questions, please call 355 7781.
HELP NEEDED FOR FRESH CHOICE STOCKTAKE (8/3/10)
Sunday 28th March - 7.00pm - 9.00pm
The PTA have been asked by Fresh Choice Merivale to carry out their annual stocktake. This earns $1,200 for the PTA for just a 2 hour commitment - we need at least 40 people working in teams of 2 - team up with a friend and participate in this easy, quick and fun way to support the PTA. Please contact Tracey - trixiebelle@xtra.co.nz - as soon as possible if you can help.
LOST PROPERTY (8/3/10)
Any item of lost clothing, which is clearly named, is returned to the pupil via their teacher. However, there is already a considerable amount of clothing in the Lost Property bins that has no name or the label is illegible. We already have nearly 20 unidentifiable polar fleeces. If unclaimed these will all find their way to the 2nd Hand Shop at the end of term. Could all parents please ensure that surnames and not just first names are clearly shown on all of your child’s uniform. It would be gratefully appreciated and may well save the Lost Property volunteers a few extra grey hairs! Thank you.
LUNCH ORDERS (8/3/10)
Lunch orders (Pizza – Monday, Sushi – Wednesday and Subway – Friday) are now up and running by the PTA. This is a fundraiser for the PTA throughout the year. Please continue to support this fundraiser. Further details can be found on the school website please refer school administration – helpful information to download order forms.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK (8/3/10)
Please link to further information about the Entertainment Books.
CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY-EARLY BELL 8.50AM (26/2/2010)
Please be reminded that the bell rings at 8.50am on Celebration Assembly mornings to enable the teachers to check their class rolls prior to moving to the auditorium. Your assistance in making sure your child/children are in the classroom by this time would be very much appreciated. If your child/children do miss this roll check, it is vital that they check in at the school office so that we know they are safely at school.
BOARD ELECTIONS (1/3/10)
With the Board elections coming up it is a timely reminder for all parents to ensure all address details are correct. This will enable nomination forms and voting papers are received by you. The onus is on the voter to ensure that they are on the school’s roll. You are welcome to call into the school office to check your details on the school’s roll.
TIMELINE
26th February Roll closes supplementary roll opens
21st April (At noon) supplementary roll closes
15th March Posting of nomination form to each parent on the school’s roll
Advertisement in local newspaper with Elmwood’s nomination details
23rd April Nominations Close (Noon)
Candidates’ statement to be received by returning officer (CES)
(If number of nominations does not exceed vacancies, DECLARE ELECTED. Therefore there will be no election.
If going to election:
28th April Posting out of all voting papers (with return address envelope together with candidates’ statements)
7th May Poll closes. Postal votes close at noon (Please use provided envelopes)
13th May Voting papers counted to declare election results. Results displayed on the schools website or go to returning offices website
www.cessl.org.nz - under school Board of Trustees Election results 2010
14th May Results declared in Newspaper.
YEAR 3 SWIMMING CARNIVAL (1/3/10)
Thank you to all the people that came and supported the children at the Year 3 Swimming Carnival. The day was a great success, with all of the children entering in at least two races. The main focus of the Swimming Carnival was for the children to have fun and promote swimming and water safety. This was achieved by everyone. Thank you to the P.T.A for kindly funding the sausage sizzle.
NETBALL TRIALS (1/3/10)
Netball trails will start this week and every Tuesday and Wednesday at 12.30pm until the A, B & C representative teams have been selected. Please ensure your child brings a drink bottle and wears suitable sports shoes. If your child is not selected there will be opportunity to play netball here at school.
SCHOOL POOL KEYS (15/2/10)
Pool keys are available to families new to the school this year for a cost of $40 for the remainder of the season. Please leave a note in the PTA pigeon hole in the reception area if you would like a key.
The pool is managed outside school hours by a group of parent volunteers. Please help them keep the pool a safe environment by alerting the school's security company, SUB5 on 356 1200 - 24/7 - if you have any concerns about trespassers or any behaviour considered dangerous.
Thanks, the Pool Management Team
PRE-USED UNIFORM (15/2/10)
The school office has a basket for you to place 'no longer used' uniform items in. The basket is situated under the posting boxes. The Pre-Used uniforms are then sold at the school and the proceeds are used to buy 'extras" for Elmwood Normal School children.
H1N1 Updates
H1N1 Term 3 Newsletter Update (20/7/09)
H1N1 Latest Advice from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education (29/6/09)
Message from the Canterbury Primary Pandemic Group (23/6/09): Brochure from the Canterbury Primary Pandemic Group for the Canterbury District Health Board. This is a very helpful brochure about how to protect yourself and care for your family with the flu at home.
Canterbury District Health Board 'Measles Outbreak in Canterbury' letter download (31/7/09)
Measles Fact Sheet (17/8/09) If your child is away from school due to measles you need to urgently advise the school please. Download the latest Measles information letter (21/8/09)
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