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Term One Week Six |
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08/03/2010 |
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Problems with the Phones
As mentioned in a previous newsletter, since shortly after the beginning of the term we have been experiencing problems with our phone system. Internal phones haven’t worked, we’ve had no answer phone service, and have had only one line into the school.
I realise this has caused difficulties at times when it has come to parents contacting us. Thank you for your patience.
We have been assured that our phone network will be restored to its former glory in the very near future, as soon as the “vital part” arrives from Australia. (I’m guessing this must be coming by raft).
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Term One Week Five |
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01/03/2010 |
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Parent Interviews
Our first round of parent interviews is fast approaching. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17 March and Thursday 18 March. A separate parent interview request form is coming home today.
Please return this by Thursday. Thank you.
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Term 1 Week Four |
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22/02/2010 |
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School Road Patrol Crossing/Car Parking
A reminder that everyone must stand behind the line until the children holding the signs have checked that the road is safe and have called "Cross Now". Please do not attempt to cross the road at any time when the children have their arms up. This either means they have opened the signs and are checking the way is safe or they are about to close the signs. The road patrol is there for your safety, and all are expected to use the official crossing.
A reminder that there is no car parking on any yellow lines.
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Term One Week Three |
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15/02/2010 |
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Meet the Teacher Afternoons
A reminder that this week you have the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher informally in the class rooms, on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, from 3:30pm until 5pm.
Please note that these are not parent interviews as such, and formal assessment results will not be available. This is just an opportunity for you to see your child’s learning environment and chat with the teacher.
If you have more detailed concerns about your child, please make an appointment to speak confidentially with the teacher at a later date, or wait until our formal parent interviews, coming up on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th March.
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Term One, Week Two |
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08/02/2010 |
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Parent Interviews
Our interviews are set down for Wednesday 17 March (3.20pm-5.00pm) and Thursday 18 March (3.20pm-8.00pm). A separate notice will come home giving further information about parent interviews in a couple of weeks, but in the meantime you might like to make a note of the dates.
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Term One, Week One |
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02/02/2010 |
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Swimming Pool
Our swimming programme starts tomorrow, and as swimming is part of our curriculum all children need to bring their togs. Teachers will let the children know which days their class swimming sessions are on. It is a school expectation that, unless there is a genuine reason for not taking part, all children will participate in swimming. A note is required if your child is not swimming.
This year the BOT is employing an outside professional swimming coach to assist teachers with swimming lessons.
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Dates |
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18/01/2010 |
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The 2010 school year begins on Tuesday 2 February at 8.55 am.
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Term 4 week 10 |
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14/12/2009 |
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The 2010 school year begins on Tuesday 2 February.
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Term 4 Week 9 |
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09/12/2009 |
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Touch shared lunch and prize giving
A shared lunch and prize giving will be held at 12.00 pm on Thursday10th December 2009 for all who played touch on Sunday afternoons. Parents and coaches are invited to celebrate the end of a successful season. A small plate of snacks or finger food would be appreciated
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Term 4 Week 8 |
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30/11/2009 |
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Swimming Pool
Pool keys
The school pool will be open during the school holidays. Families of the school are able to purchase a key for $60 for the season from the school office. This includes a $20 refundable deposit for the key.
The pool opening hours are from 9am to 7pm daily (excluding Xmas day) during school holidays and 3pm to 7pm
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term 4 Week 7 |
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23/11/2009 |
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TWILIGHT FAIR A WONDERFUL SUCCESS!
Our Twilight Fair on Friday was a fantastic occasion. I would like to thank everyone who played a part in making it so successful-the parents, staff, sponsors, children, friends of our school.
Thanks to all of you.
A very special mention of the organising team, led by Maree Biland and Kath Bason. Your enthusiasm, organisational skills, dedication and sheer hard work were simply amazing, and are greatly appreciated by all of us.
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Term 4 Week 6 |
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16/11/2009 |
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COME AND HAVE FUN AT THE
BOTANY DOWNS SCHOOL TWILIGHT FAIR!!
This Friday 20th November 5pm – 8pm
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Term 4 Week 5 |
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09/11/2009 |
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BOTANY TWILIGHT FAIR
5pm – 8pm
Friday 20th November
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Term 4 Week 4 |
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02/11/2009 |
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Senior Athletic Sports
Our Senior Athletics Day is this Friday 6th November, starting at 9.05am and finishing at 2.45pm. This event is for all children who are 8, 9, 10 or 11 years as at 1st October.
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Term 4 Week 3 |
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27/10/2009 |
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Summer Uniform
All children are officially required to be in their summer uniform, including sunhat, from now on.
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Term 4 Week 2 |
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19/10/2009 |
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Teacher Only Day on Friday
A reminder that we are having a Teacher Only Day this coming Friday 23 October. This day will be spent further developing our school curriculum. There will be no school this Friday.
There will also be no school on Monday 26 October, as it is a public holiday.
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Term 4 Week 1 |
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12/10/2009 |
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Teacher Only Day
A reminder that we are having a Teacher Only Day next week on Friday 23 October. This day will be spent further developing our school curriculum. There will be no school on this day.
Please note that “Kiwi Kidz” will be running an all day care programme on Friday 23 October. See notice below.
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Term 3 Week 10 |
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21/09/2009 |
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School Holidays Next Week!
A reminder that term 3 finishes this Friday, and school resumes on Monday 12 October.
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Term 3 Week 9 |
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14/09/2009 |
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A reminder that we are having a Teacher Only Day next term on Friday 23 October. This day will be spent further developing our school curriculum. |
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Term 3 Week 8 |
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07/09/2009 |
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Fathers’ Day Breakfast
We had an absolutely fantastic turnout of dads on Friday morning! Thank you all so much for attending. The children got a huge buzz out of seeing you along at school. A huge thank you to all our helpers on the day.
We would like to thank New World Botany for their donation of all our bacon, and Bakers Delight for all our bread.
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Term 3 Week 7 |
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31/08/2009 |
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Assembly this week
Our weekly assembly this week will be on Friday at 9.10am.
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Term 3 Week 6 |
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24/08/2009 |
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Daffodil Day
Coming up this Friday
We are once again supporting Daffodil Day this year, and
all proceeds will go to the Auckland Cancer Society.
You can support this worthy cause by purchasing a tattoo transfer
or a fabric daffodil for $1 each, or a Daffodil Day arm band for $4 each
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Term 3 Week 5 |
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17/08/2009 |
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Changes to Bought Lunches
Please note that there have been a few additions to the lunch choices on offer. A separate notice is coming home regarding this. Bought lunches are available on Thursdays and Fridays only.
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Term 3 Week 4 |
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10/08/2009 |
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This week is Maths Week and we will be focusing on maths activities and problem solving. The “WORLD OF MATHS” will be at the school on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Parents are welcome to attend (at no cost).
Visit the Maths Website (www.mathsweek.org.nz)
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Term 3 Week 3 |
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03/08/2009 |
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ICT
A new server is being installed this week, and a major overhaul of computers is taking place. This means we are likely to be off-line for several days.
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Term 3 Week 2 |
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27/07/2009 |
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Our School Cross Country Day is set down for Tuesday 1st September, and all classes are training, in readiness for the big day.
Cross Country running is part of our curriculum, and an integral part of our fitness programme, and as such all children are expected to take part unless they have a note from their parents excusing them.
Given the fact that the training runs are not too onerous, we ask parents to assist us in encouraging your children to take part.
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Term 3 Week 1 |
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20/07/2009 |
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Welcome back to school everyone. This term promises to be another busy one. Among the highlights are parent interviews next week, ICAS competitions, the annual Dance Festival, and of course our Cross Country day in Week 7.
This term is ten weeks long and finishes on Friday 25 September.
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Term 2 Week 10 |
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29/06/2009 |
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Last week of term! We finish this Friday 3 July, and reopen for business on Monday 20 July. Again we have had a particularly busy term, and I would like to thank everyone-parents, staff and children-for your efforts. |
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Term 2 Week 9 |
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22/06/2009 |
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Music Festival
There are two performances, on Wednesday 1st July and Thursday 2nd July. Tickets are available from the school office ($5 each).
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Term 2 Week 8 |
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15/06/2009 |
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Influenza A (H1N1): Swine Flu
PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AT HOME IF THEY ARE UNWELL
We have been advised to suggest to parents and caregivers that you need to plan how you would care for your children if schools had to close.
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Week 7 Term 2 |
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08/06/2009 |
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Music Festival
Our choir has been practising hard for the Music Festival, coming up soon.
There are two performances, on Wednesday 1st July and Thursday 2nd July. Tickets are available from the school office ($5 each). Last year we sold out, so it would be a good idea to organise your tickets sooner rather than later.
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Term 2 Week 4 |
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18/05/2009 |
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Bought Lunches
A reminder that, because very few lunches are being sold on Mondays and Wednesdays, from now on bought lunches will only be available on Thursdays and Fridays. |
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Term 2, Week 3 |
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11/05/2009 |
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Bought Lunches
Because very few lunches are being sold on Mondays and Wednesdays, from next week bought lunches will only be available on Thursdays and Fridays. |
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Term Two, Week 2 |
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04/05/2009 |
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Maths Evening for Parents
On Wednesday of next week we are holding a Maths evening for parents. Please come along if you would like to find out a little more about how we teach Maths at this school. In the school library, 7.00pm start. |
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Term One Week 10 |
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06/04/2009 |
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Last week of term! We finish this Thursday (9th), and the second term begins on Monday 27 April.
Again we have had a particularly busy term, and I would like to thank everyone-parents, staff and children-for your efforts.
Assembly this Week
Please note that this week our assembly will be on Thursday at 11.20am. |
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Term One Week 8 |
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30/03/2009 |
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School Donations
As mentioned in previous newsletters, the Board of Trustees has set our school donation at $180 per child for the year. This is reduced to $150 if paid before the end of the first term. Only two weeks to go if you would like your discount!
Donations may be paid by instalment if you wish, or by automatic deductions (speak to Tania about this). We have Eftpos and credit card facilities at school for those who wish to pay in this manner.
As the money raised from donations is spent for the benefit of all children, we do encourage all parents to contribute.
Activity Fee
A reminder that some families still need to pay for the Zoo trip $14.00 and for Bringwonder (book week 6th-9th April )
$3.00 to cover the cost of the story teller. |
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Term One Week 8 |
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23/03/2009 |
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THANK YOU TO OUR PTA!
Grateful thanks from all of us to all who were in any way associated with our wonderfully successful Garage Sale on Saturday. We really do appreciate your efforts. |
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Term One Week 6 |
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16/03/2009 |
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Parent Interviews
Thank you to all who were able to come to our parent interviews last week. We had an excellent turnout. |
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Term One Week 6 |
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09/03/2009 |
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• Parent interviews are this Wednesday and Thursday. If you would like to have an interview with your child’s teacher, but have not received an interview time, please either speak to the teacher, or ring the school office, as soon as possible.
• Zoo trip. A separate notice is coming home today regarding our whole school zoo trip on Friday 20 March.
• PTA Garage Sale. Please read all the information at the bottom of this newsletter. This is a big fundraiser for our school and we need your support. |
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Term 1 Week 5 |
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02/03/2009 |
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PTA Meeting
We have a PTA meeting tonight, starting at 7.30pm in the staff room. The more the merrier. Being on the PTA is a great way to make friends, and to find out more about how the school runs. If you would like to come, we’d love to see you.
Religious Education
This starts tomorrow, first thing in the morning from Year 2 up. Parents who do not want their child to attend need to send a note to me to this effect please, unless you have already done so previously.
Children who are excused R.E. are supervised in the library by a staff |
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Term 1, Week 4 |
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23/02/2009 |
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House Leaders
Congratulations to the following children, selected as our House Leaders for 2009:
Batten Leaders: Courtney Jonson Rashaad Abdullah
Deputy Leaders: Maria Kim Mitchell Graham
Blake Leaders: Mackenzie Lattimore Thomas Patten
Deputy Leaders: Eden O’Shannessey Cameron Mosheim
Sheppard Leaders: Daena Govender Harry Fritsch
Deputy Leaders: Victoria Bassett Connor Brown
Hillary Leaders: Briana Sharp Mason Stanners
Deputy Leaders: Rachael Swears Harrison Carr |
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Term One, Week 2 |
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09/02/2009 |
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School Donations
As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, the Board of Trustees has set our school donation at $180 per child for the year. This is reduced to $150 if paid before the end of the first term |
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Term One- Week One |
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04/02/2009 |
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Welcome all of you to the new school year at Botany Downs, with a very special welcome to the new children joining our community today. We hope your school days with us will be very happy and rewarding ones. |
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Term 4 Week 10 |
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15/12/2008 |
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School Closing
Please note that school closes at 12.00pm on Friday. The bus will collect bus children at 12.10pm.
Please collect your children promptly at 12.00pm. There will be no-one at school to supervise children on Friday afternoon as the school will be closed |
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term 4 Week 9 |
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08/12/2008 |
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School Prize Giving
Thursday 11 December
Years 1-3 starting at 9.30am
Years 4-6 starting at 1.00pm
Please turn off your cell phones before coming into the hall
We are looking forward to having you join |
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Term 4 Week 8 |
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01/12/2008 |
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Last week the Year 6’s (and parents and teachers) had a fantastic week at Camp Bentzon on Kawau Island. The weather was brilliant which allowed them to do all the planned activities: sailing, kayaking, abseiling and confidence course. Our thanks to the parents who helped and of course the wonderful students who made the camp a terrific success. |
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Week 7 |
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24/11/2008 |
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Less than four weeks to go, and the days are racing by. Keep watching out for the newsletters that will be in the school bag every Monday to keep up to date with what is happening. |
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Term 4 Week 6 |
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17/11/2008 |
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Junior Athletic Sports
The Junior Athletics (5-7 year olds) will be held this Wednesday November 19th from 9:15am to 12:30pm. If cancelled due to weather conditions, this event will be held on the first fine day the field is open and available following that. |
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Term 4 Week 5 |
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10/11/2008 |
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Our Senior Athletics Day will be this Wednesday 12th November, starting at 9.05am and finishing at 2.45pm. Our saving day will be Thursday 13th November. This event is for all children who are 8, 9, 10 or 11 years as at 1st October. |
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Term 4 Week 4 |
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03/11/2008 |
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Weather permitting, the Senior School Athletic Sports, for all children eight years or older on 1st October this year, will be held on Wednesday 12 November. |
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Term 4 Week 2 |
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20/10/2008 |
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Teacher Only Day
There is no school next Monday 27 October as it is a statutory holiday (Labour Day). A reminder that the school will also be closed the following day, on Tuesday 28 October, for a “Teacher Only Day”. On this day teachers will be undertaking professional development on the new curriculum.
Please take note that Kiwi Kidz will be open as usual for before and after school care on 28 October and the programme will be extended to include the hours from 8:30am –3:00pm as well. All bookings must be finalised asap so that adequate arrangements can be made with caregivers. Parents wishing to enrol their children can contact Winnie directly on 09 2729961 or 021 1123 749. Email: kiwikids@xtra.co.nz |
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Term 4 Week 1 |
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13/10/2008 |
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Teacher Only Day
There is no school on Monday 27 October as it is a statutory holiday (Labour Day). A reminder that the school will also be closed the following day, on Tuesday 28 October, for a “Teacher Only Day”. On this day teachers will be undertaking professional development on the new curriculum. |
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Term 3 Week 10 |
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22/09/2008 |
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This is the last week of term. We finish at our usual time on Friday, and term 4 begins on Monday 13 October.
Term Certificates
At this week’s assembly (2.15pm on Wednesday, parents very welcome), we will be presenting our special term certificates. Awarded to one child from each class, they are given to children who have made especially pleasing progress, or who have been working particularly hard, over the whole term.
Receiving certificates this term are: Joshua Zhu, Leo Kim, Connor Sharp, Olivia Hansen, Luann Pretorius, Gurjot Bhullar, Logan Cardoza, Yvette Redondo, Morgana West, Jessica Zhao, Mason Stanners, Jayden Pomeranetz, Vicki Fan, Jessica Gan, Amy Savory, Jacob Bunn, Katherine Fung, Jordan Dudley-Smith and Jessica Lane. |
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Term 3 Week 9 |
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15/09/2008 |
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Teacher Only Day
At the start of this year, the Ministry of Education granted all schools a “Teacher Only Day” to carry out professional development relating to the new NZ Curriculum, which is being introduced in 2009. Most local schools and colleges have already held theirs.
Our Teacher Only Day is on Tuesday 28 October.
On this day our school will be closed. All teachers will be involved in a professional development course off-site. The office will also be closed. |
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Term 3 |
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08/09/2008 |
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THERE’S STILL TIME TO JOIN OUR FAMILY ICE SKATING NIGHT!!
Wow, what a great response we’ve had to our family Ice Skating Night being held at Paradice Ice Skating this Thursday 11th September, 6.30pm – 8pm … the PTA would like to thank you for your support! We still have spaces available, so if you have forgotten to register or have decided you would now like to come, please send your registration form and payment back ASAP! Registration forms are available from the office or download the Term 3 PTA Newsletter (http://www.botanydowns.school.nz/community.asp) which has a registration form at the bottom. |
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Week 7 |
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01/09/2008 |
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ERO REPORT
As I mentioned at Friday’s Opening, our final ERO Report has arrived. It makes very pleasing reading indeed, |
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Term 3 Week 6 |
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25/08/2008 |
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OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW BUILDINGS
Our administration block will be officially opened at 9.30am this Friday 29 August by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark. |
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Term 3 Week 5 |
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19/08/2008 |
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BUILDING PROJECT COMPLETED!!
At last the new buildings are finished! We moved into the new staff room last Tuesday, and from TOMORROW the new office will hopefully be up and running. |
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Term 3 Week 4 |
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| Date |
11/08/2008 |
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Bob Johnson’s 25 Years
Our caretaker, Mr Bob Johnson, started at Botany Downs School on 5th August 1983. We held a little function this week to celebrate the occasion, and at our school assembly the children presented Bob with a folder containing their appreciate thoughts, |
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Term 3 Week 3 |
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04/08/2008 |
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Parent Interviews
Parent interviews are being held this week on Wednesday (3.20pm-5.00pm) and Thursday (3.20pm-8.00pm).
On both days, school will finish at 3.00pm as usual.
We need to keep to the ten minute time limit please, as if we get behind in one room it has repercussions for other classrooms and parents. If you feel there is more to discuss at the end of the interview, please make another appointment time to meet with your child’s teacher.
We look forward to meeting with you, and hope you will find the parent conferences helpful. |
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Term 3 Week 2 |
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28/07/2008 |
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Our Children really are Superstars!
• WELL DONE Jessica Zhao!! Jessica (Room 12) has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Australian National Ice Figure Skating Championships in a couple of weeks. Way to go Jessica!
• Congratulations to Versheena Bhana of Room 12, who has been selected for the Auckland Blue Sticks Year 5 & 6 Rep Hockey Team. A wonderful achievement Versheena! WELL DONE!
• Congratulations also to Ellery Martin (Room 19) for winning the 2008 Auckland Cross Country Championships (Grade 8). WOW! What a fantastic effort! |
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Term 3, Week 1 |
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21/07/2008 |
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Welcome back to school everyone. This term promises to be another busy one. Among the highlights are parent interviews, further ICAS competitions, the annual Dance Festival, class trips to various venues, gymnastics, and of course cross country. |
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Term 2 Week 9 |
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30/06/2008 |
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ERO have completed their review of our school, and we should receive our written report early in term 3. I’m delighted to let you know that the oral feedback we have received to date indicates we are going to receive a very positive report indeed. ERO are especially impressed by the quality of teaching and learning going on at all levels in our school. Great news! Way to go Botany Downs |
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Term 2 Week 8 |
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23/06/2008 |
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A reminder that this term finishes on Friday 4 July.
Term 3 begins on Monday 21 July. |
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Term 2, Week 7 |
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16/06/2008 |
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Education Review Office
Welcome to Norma Black, Paul Hawkins and Robert Blucher, who are visiting our school this week. |
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Term 2 Week 6 |
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09/06/2008 |
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Traffic Safety
We are having some real issues around the drop off zone in the morning, which we need your assistance with please.
It is really important for us to keep things moving as expeditiously as we can in this zone. We realise that it is made a little more awkward because of the pedestrian crossing that runs through the zone, as parents are stopping to look for pedestrians approaching from their right (THANKYOU for this), contributing to a backlog build-up behind. There is no easy solution for this. |
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Term 2 Week 4 |
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03/06/2008 |
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Our aplogies for the delay in the newletter. This was due to technical difficulties with the website server. |
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Term 2 Week 4 |
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26/05/2008 |
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Queen’s Birthday
A reminder that there is no school next Monday 2 June as it is a public holiday. |
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Term 2 Week 3 |
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19/05/2008 |
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Room 11
Welcome back to Colleen Richards, who is rejoining us as a new entrant teacher. Colleen is starting up a class in Room 11.
Headlice
Yes, those little critters are back! Please check your children’s hair tonight, and, if you discover nits are present, see your chemist for treatment before your children return to school.
Calling All Five Year Olds!
Don’t forget to make sure that Trish in the office knows if you have a child who is turning five and starting school this year at Botany Downs. |
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Term 2 Week 2 |
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12/05/2008 |
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Class Photos
Class photos are being taken this Thursday (15 May).
Please note that it is long standing school policy for all children to wear their winter uniform in the official class photos. |
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Term 2 Week 1 |
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05/05/2008 |
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Welcome back everyone to the start of a busy second term. An especially big welcome to the new pupils joining us today.
A highlight will be the visit by the Education Review Office (ERO) in Week 7. ERO generally visit schools on a three year cycle, and their last review of our school was in mid 2005. |
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Week 11 |
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14/04/2008 |
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Last week of term! We finish this Friday (18th), and the second term begins on Monday 5 May.
Again we have had a particularly busy term, and I would like to thank everyone-parents, staff and children-for your efforts. |
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Week 10 |
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07/04/2008 |
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Community Weekend Project
A wonderful success!
What an absolutely amazing weekend we’ve just experienced! About two hundred people were involved in helping to transform our school. |
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Week 9 |
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31/03/2008 |
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COMMUNITY WORKING BEE
THIS WEEKEND!!!
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April
WE NEED MORE HELPERS!!! |
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Week 8 |
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26/03/2008 |
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Botany Downs School Community Weekend
5th and 6th April
Parents, are you able to take part in our giant community working weekend on 5th and 6th April? |
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Week 7 |
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17/03/2008 |
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Easter Break
Please note that our school will be closed for the Easter break on the following dates:
Friday 21 March
Monday 24 March
Tuesday 25 March |
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Week 6 |
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10/03/2008 |
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Parent Interviews
Parent interviews are being held this week, on Wednesday (3.20-5.00pm) and Thursday (3.20-8.00pm). This year children in Y4, Y5 and Y6 are invited to take part in the interviews. |
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March Newsletters |
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03/03/2008 |
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Family Fun Day
This Sunday afternoon (9 March)
2.00pm-4.00pm
Featuring a water slide, rope bridge, trailer rides, bike obstacle course, family fun races, boat making, pool fun and more. Remember to bring your togs, towel, bike and helmet. |
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February |
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25/02/2008 |
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Dear parents
Well, it was a noisy old time in our temporary office last week as the staff room and administration block were smashed down, but very entertaining for the children to watch. From now on, the building project is all go! |
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Week 3 |
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18/02/2008 |
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As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, banking for children right here at school begins this Thursday morning, from 8.30am until 8.55am.
If you would like your child to open a bank account and start the saving habit, they need to come to the library from 8.30am on Thursday. Bank staff will be on hand to assist them. Parents are very welcome to accompany their children, especially the parents of younger pupils. |
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Week 2 newsletter |
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11/02/2008 |
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New Pupils
Welcome to the many new children who have joined us this year. Once we have our final numbers we’ll pop your names in the newsletter. |
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February News |
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07/02/2008 |
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Welcome all of you to the new school year at Botany Downs, with a very special welcome to the many new children joining our community today. We hope your school days with us will be very happy and rewarding ones. |
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January Newsletter |
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22/01/2008 |
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Dear parents and caregivers
Happy New Year and welcome back to the school year. We hope you had a lovely and restful holiday. School begins on 7 February for the children and we look forward to an exciting year. |
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