Term 3 Week 7

Kia Ora Koutou

16 September 2011

This term is flying by and with a short term 4 the reality is we will be at the end of the year before we know it! The students are involved in many activities that are fun and linking to the Inquiry about people and places in the world. Many thanks to the parents who have joined us and assisted us in sharing their home culture and experiences, the staff and students have all had rich personalised learning with your generous input. We look forward to testing your general knowledge at the community quiz evening on

Calendar:
Pita Pit Orders Every Monday Sushi Orders Every Tuesday Subway Orders Every Wednesday Sausage Sizzle Every Friday $1.50each SeptemberRoald Dahl Month Library 19 SepCreative Southland Speech competition 21 SepDigital Evening 26 SepBOT meeting 5 OctQuiz Evening 5 OctLiteracy Dayshared lunch 7 OctTerm 3 ends 24 OctTerm 4 begins

Wednesday October 5 at 7pm in the Salford School hall.

Many of our families have been struck down with the viruses circulating at present as well as Chickenpox, please keep your child at home for a full recovery! We have noticed that many students are coming to school with no lunch, please check that your child has their lunch before they leave the house. Today we had to find food for six students, this is becoming a daily pattern. One of our families suffered a house fire at the weekend and were very lucky to get out safely. All of their belongings however are seriously smoke damaged. We are accepting on their behalf donations of clothing for boys size 6 & 8 and toys that you may no longer use. This is a timely reminder to NEVER take the batteries out of your smoke detectors and always have them going! Congratulations to Kate Crowther and the Salford students involved in the Sing Out Choral Festival, we thought you were the stand out performers! Have a wonderful World Cup Rugby Weekend. Marlene

CHARTER UPDATE The Salford 2011 Charter is now compliant we received our confirmation letter from the MOE on 5 September. The Charter is available at the office if anyone would like to see it. We will continue to work through our numerous concerns with the National Standards and continue to do the very best we can for your student. We welcome your questions and concerns and we urge you to join the many parents writing to local MPs, Minister of Education or Mr Key if you are concerned about the implementation of this policy.

INTERNET SAFETY
A timely reminder that all students should be monitored on the internet. Parents should always check the websites that students are using. This encourages responsible use of this information source. There is more information available at http://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/Topics/Education/ Education+Overview/Internet+Safety.html

Top Sellers Chocolate Fundraiser

These students paced the streets in less than ideal weather conditions! The BOT is extremely grateful for this effort! This assists us in the running of the school and all the extra learning opportunities and laptop leases.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Congratulations to our top sellers for the Chocolate Fundraiser. Many thanks to Mrs Devine and the PTA ladies that assisted with the counting of the money. Top Overall Seller Top Senior Seller Top Junior Seller Stacey Wilde Sophia Witham Jorja McKinley

Digital Class 2012

Parents interested in providing their child with a digital learning opportunity are invited to attend an information evening in Room 6 on Wednesday 21 September at 7.00pm. Technology has changed so fast since we began offering digital learning opportunities parents may wish to discuss options available, other than laptops. mail me anytime with questions principal@salford.school.nz

Outstanding Effort Kiara Faga, Mac Allen, Sara-Lene Hogg, Niamh and Jasmyn Trask

PTA quiz night hampers!

The PTA want to get these jungle gyms back in use, but we need a safe surface underneath them. On the night of the Quiz we will be raffling hampers to raise money for this, and are hoping for your generosity to make the hampers amazing. The hampers will be themed as follows: Garden, Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry ing along anything you think will be appropriate for a hamper youd like to win! There is a box in the office to collect these.... We appreciate your contribution! Gillian Graham, Secretary, PTA

QUIZ EVENING
Please register your Teams of 4 players as soon as possible for our Quiz Evening. $20.00 per team. This will be a fun community evening and a chance for new parents to meet existing parents, for fun and laughter.

PITA POCKET ORDERS CHANGED TO EVERY MONDAY

The Maths results are still outstanding..
Name Rachel Checketts Kendall Hayman Ruchika Gookooluk Nitya Chitaginjala Ben Ironside Deipa Sivaraman Jared Leith Alex Whitney Jake Elder Jackson Dunn Sarah Allen Grace Jennings Maia Cavanagh Finn Rowland Connor Donnelly Devin Boutcher Jess McDonald Deipa Sivaraman Emma Hewitt Madison Flannery Tully Paterson Alice Moreton Laura Moreton Matt Maginn Mackenzie Flannery Sarah Allen Nathan Walker Maddie Connor Tom Cowie Science Distinction Credit Participation Participation Participation Participation Participation Participation Participation Participation Participation

Wednesday, October 5th at 7.00pm

2011 ICAS RESULTS for participating students;

Congratulations to all these students.

Computer High Distinction Credit Credit Participation Participation Participation Participation Participation Participation Spelling Writing English Distinction Credit

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HOLIDAY CAREupcoming School Holidaysplease book this NOW. Through the Office or with Gaye direct021 022 02296