24 september 2015 principals comment issue 16 calendar of events

24 SEPTEMBER 2015
PRINCIPALS COMMENT
ISSUE 16
ART WEEK
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
Creativity is alive and well at Windsor North - some absolutely wonderful ‘works of art’ have been created this term. Art
Week has been a wonderful way to end a very busy term - and a most successful one. In the last month Windsor North
children have enjoyed considerable success in ICAS exams, the Southland Science Fair, the Tri Nations sports competition
and the Southland Speech competition. Congratulations to all involved - you can all be very proud of your efforts.
We look forward to another busy term ahead with a Technology inquiry, swimming, a visit from the Education Review office
(ERO), and the upcoming Art Auction. In the meantime have a very safe and enjoyable holiday with your families.
Andrew Smith
Principal
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
12 Oct
14 Oct
17 Oct
23 Oct
26 Oct
Term 4 Starts
Touch Rugby starts
Windsor Bonanza Day
Class Photos Please note change of date
Labour Day - School Closed
7 Nov
8 Nov
15 Dec
01 Feb
WNS Art Exhibition & Auction
WNS Art Exhibition & Auction
Term 4 Ends
Term1 2016 Starts
WELCOME
We welcome the following students and their families to Windsor North School: Carter Dawson
RESPONSIBLE PUPIL AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students who received responsible pupil awards at our last assembly: Caleb R1, Sam R15,
Gabby R5, Jed R1, Felix R5, Fern R1, Genevieve R4, Tegan R6, Hunter R3, Hannah R12
CONGRATULATIONS
SPEECH COMPETITION GRAND FINAL - Congratulations to Brianna Loan who came 1st Place! Fantastic job Brianna!
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS)
Well done to all students who took part in the ICAS exams. A special congratulations to the following students for their
high achievements:
WRITING: Year 4 Distinction: Harri Pickett
Year 5 Credit: Eliana Checketts
Year 6 Credit: Sophie Cunningham
Year 4 Credit: Amy Webber
Year 5 Credit: Hannah Robertson
Year 4 Merit: Sophie Byrne
Year 5 Merit: Mia Switalla
Year 4 Merit: Laura Mooar
ENGLISH: Year 4 Distinction: Harri Pickett
Year 5 Credit: Meadow Bodkin-Allen Year 6 Distinction: Brianna Loan
Year 4 Credit: Sophie Byrne
Year 5 Credit: Declan Crombie
Year 6 Credit: Samantha Cooper
Year 6 Credit: Emma Plomp
Year 6 Credit: Connor Steel
PTA BAKE SALE
The PTA are holding a Bake Sale fundraiser as part of the Windsor Bonanza Day on Saturday October 17th. The PTA will be
sending a notice home in the first week of next term asking families to please donate an item to be sold at the bake
sale. We are always amazed by the generosity of the school community and in the past we have had cakes, loaves, muffins,
sweets, slices and biscuits. It would be much appreciated if these items could be dropped in to the school office on Friday
October 16th by 3pm. Thank you, WNS PTA
SUSHI LUNCH ORDERS
The supplier of our Sushi lunch orders, Flying Wasabi, will be closed for it’s annual Japan business trip until 8th November.
This means Sushi lunch orders will not be available until Tuesday 10th November.
NEWSLETTER COVERS
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of newsletter covers, please contact Sharyn McCarroll at i-cue on 218 3350 ext 202.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
SOUTHLAND SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS 2015 ‘GREAT LITTLE TRAIN SHOW’ Labour Weekend, 24th -25th October,
10am to 4pm daily, SSME Club Grounds & Badminton Halls, Surrey Park, Invercargill, Children $2.00 (up to 14yrs), Adults
$5.00 (15yrs and older).
ILT APPLEBY CRICKET CLUB JUNIOR HOLIDAY SKILLS PROGRAMME Stadium Southland (Court 11, ILT Velodrome) Wed 30
Sept, Thurs 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct 10am-12 noon Cost: $20 per child for 3 x 2hr sessions. Limited spaces available. A beginner’s
programme for 5-8 year old boys and girls designed to introduce cricket skills before playing competitive cricket. All playing
equipment provided, but bring your own bat if you wish. Bring: Snacks, water bottle, gear suitable to run around in.
Contact: Daryl Williams 021510865 darylandness@xtra.co.nz
SOUTHERN MODEL AND MODELLERS CLUB is holding its annual Model and Hobby Expo at the Invercargill Workingmen’s
Club on the weekend of October 10th and 11th. There will be displays showing off a wide range of models ranging from
aircraft and farm machinery to science fiction and movie paraphernalia. There will also be a large slot car track modelled on
the circuit at Bathurst, which children will be able to try out (for a small cost). The show will open 10am – 5pm on Saturday
and 10am – 4pm on Sunday. Entry is $2 for adults, $1 for children, and $5 for a family (2 children 2 adults).
NUMBER 10 SOUTHLAND YOUTH ONE STOP SHOP are running a girls only (age 10-12 years) school holiday programme in
the first week of the school holidays. The programme will commence on Monday 28 th September and will run through till
Thursday 1st October from 10.30-3pm. The programme will have a variety of activities and lots of team work and fun!!!
Anyone interested can contact us on Ph 03 214 1013 Ext.218| Mobile- 022 306 8122.
LEARN TO RIDE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME half hour and one hour lessons at $25 per half hour. Children will be taught the
basic fundamentals of horse care and riding skills. 28,29 and 31 September 2015 from 10am, Southland RDA at the corner
of Erskine and Oreti Road. For more information contact Dot 027 405 5218 or Tracey 027 422 9220.
INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE OLDER PERSON for grandparents and grandchildren Age Concern Southland, 50
Forth Street, Wednesday 30 September, 1.30pm-4.30pm, $5 (afternoon tea supplied), contact Jan or Heather on 2186351.
PLEASE TEXT THE SCHOOL ON 027 774 8469 IF YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO BE ABSENT
PLEASE INCLUDE THEIR NAME AND THE REASON FOR ABSENCE (E.G. SICK, HOLIDAY)
TEXT ‘follow windsornorthsch’ TO ‘8987’ TO RECEIVE FREE SPORTS/EVENT TEXT REMINDERS