Vardon School Newsletter

Vardon School Newsletter
2nd July 2015
No. 10/15
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Tena K outou K atoa
Nga mihi atu kia Koutou i teenei waa
On behalf of Vardon School staff
and children w e w ould lik e to
w elcom e the follow ing children to
our school:
Room
Room
Room
Room
4
13
7
7
Matdy Phongsavath
Laryssa Te Wao-Hita
Adam Iskrzynski
Janna De Mesa
This term break sees teachers working on their own learning. We
have 3 days of professional learning planned for the second week to help us grow as educators. The term breaks
are a good opportunity for us all to recharge our batteries and get ready for another busy term of learning. I
myself am involved in 3 days of learning as a Beginning Principal in the first week as well - some exciting
opportunities for me to develop and learn new skills.
On Friday 26th June, we farewelled Mrs Roskam from Room 12 who is now on maternity leave until the end of
2016. I know you will join me in wishing Krystal all the very best with her exciting adventure ahead! I would
like to acknowledge and thank Krystal for the incredible energy and enthusiasm she brought to school every
day. We look forward to meeting her new pink bundle of joy as soon as possible!
Welcome aboard to Miss Rachel Dravitski who will continue the teaching and learning programmes in Room 12
through to the end of 2015.
I would also like to say a huge thank you to Mrs Joce Hennebry who has been teaching in Room 10 since Mrs
Williamson broke her wrists! Thanks for keeping Room 10 ticking along, for supporting the children and their
parents and for your on-going commitment to the wider teaching programmes at Vardon School.
With 2 weeks of no school upon you, plan ways to Get your kids active and out of the house, and off the
couch these holidays. Plan a walk outside, or along the river banks, go to the movies, to the lake playground, or
to the Base, visit the museum or our amazing zoo. Invite friends over. Prepare for some rainy weather Visit the library and check out craft or project books. Bake with your kids. Visit grandparents, aunts, uncles,
or friends. Above all else READ and Talk to your kids about what is going on around them, this will help them
when they come back to class next term as well.
Our last day is tomorrow, Friday (3rd July). School finishes at 3:00PM. We look forward to seeing you all back
at school when Term 3 starts on Monday 20th July at 9.00am.
AROHANUI - Myra Paton
BOT NEWS
Vardon School's Enrolment Scheme start date has been delayed until further notice. We
currently do not have an Enrolment Scheme in place. As soon as we know the official start
date, we will inform you of this.
We have a new survey available for you to complete. We value your views on the recent
Parent/Teacher interviews; you can find the survey at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TXBZHL9 . It is also available on our website, face book page or pop into the office for a
hard copy.
CHESS TEAM
The Chess Power Interschools Chess tournament was held on Thursday 28th May at Peachgrove
Intermediate. Vardon School entered a team of 15 children and had some great results. All our
children won at least one game on the day. A number of our children played against High School
students!
The Top Female Player in the Junior Division was Nisha Moorfield. Of the top 3 Junior Players
Jack Murray finished 2nd and Nisha Moorfield finished 3rd and in the Team competition Vardon
School finished 1st! This means that the Vardon School team have qualified to send 5 players to
the Chess Power National Finals in Auckland in October 2015. WELL DONE OUR CHESS TEAM!
TVNZ’s ‘SEVEN SHARP’ INTERVIEW – WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE 2015
By Leah and Amelia – Room 14
ROOM 14 IS FAMOUS! Have you ever heard of an author called Doug Wilson? Well last year in
Room 14 we got the opportunity to MEET HIM! Eventually, he wrote a story about US!! Somehow
‘Seven Sharp’ found out about this amazing event and came and filmed us on Wednesday 24th June
2015.
Our amazing book is called ‘Don’t Mess with these Kids’. It will be out for you to buy on the 13th
July 2015. We’re so excited, so if you are interested, we’ll probably be on ‘Seven Sharp’ this week.
Hopefully, we will help Doug Wilson to write a sequel to this story later this year! Here are some
photos of us with the Seven Sharp crew and Doug Wilson.
VARDON SOCCER CLUB RESULTS
Games played Saturday 27th June
GRADE
5th/6th
7th
7th
8th
9th
11th
TEAM/COACH
Phillipa Clear
Graeme Clear
Chargers
Tim Cochrane
Stingers
Callum Reed
Thundercats
Andrew McKenzie
Rockets
Andy Pryde
Strikers
Vhari Thursby
DIVISION
Clusters
Blue
Green
Orange
3A
1B
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
Vs
OPPOSITION
Played against several
teams
Glenview United
Bulldogs
Glenview United
Robbins
Western United
Rustlers
Matamata Eagles
Ngahinapouri Vipers
RESULT
Won 4-1
Drew 2-2
POD
Mikhil Dahya
Julius Smith
Ethan Sharpe
Won 9-4
Ammon
McAnnalley
Cooper Skelton
Won 5-0
Paarth Manral
Won 2-1
Samuel Musty
Thomas Burt
What wonderful results. Well done Vardon players and their coaches for their hard work.
BASKETBALL RESULTS – VARDON VIPERS (Senior)
Friday 19th June
Friday 26th June
played Hillcrest Hornets, lost 27-10
Player of the Day: Quanel Taniora for tight man on man defence
played Silverdale Spurs, lost 37-11
Player of the Day: Anahera Taylor for great blocking and long shot
BASKETBALL RESULTS – VARDON FLAMES (Middle)
Wed 17th June played X Factors, lost 7-15
Player of the Day: Reghan Knight for commitment on both defence and attack
Wed 24th June played Glenview Magic, won 42-10
Player of the Day: Sophie Anderson for energy and commitment on the court
BASKETBALL RESULTS – VARDON Fireballs (Junior)
Thurs 18th June
Thurs 25th June
played Hamilton West Flyers, lost 9-13
Player of the Day: Taloh Sweetman for great defence
played Toku Mapihi Tuna, lost 9-42
Player of the Day: Nicola Mapu for great dribbling and shooting
HOCKEY RESULTS - VARDON VIKINGS
Sat 20th June
Sat 27th June
played Frankton Jets, Draw 0-0
Player of the Day: Ella Smith
played Woodstock Stars, won 4-1
Player of the Day: Whole Team – this was a brilliant game, with
everyone showing how their hockey skills have developed in their first season of hockey.
NETBALL RESULTS – VARDON PULSE (Year 4 competition)
4th June
11th June
19th June
25th June
Played, Aberdeen Pink, Lost 13–0
Players of the Day: Jade Mahara-Walker
Played Karioi Orcas, Lost 7–1
Player of the Day: Zion Ponga
Played Fairfield Force, Lost 10-0
Player of the Day: Jordiss McBride
Played Te Rapa Dolphins, Lost 5-1
Player of the Day: Tatiana Mataoa
NETBALL RESULTS – VARDON MAGIC (Year 6 Competition)
23rd June
Played St Josephs Magic, Won 14-8
Player of the Day: Briian Stevens
Vardon Magic found the grading season tough, but the following players did extremely well and the Magic coach
would like to acknowledge them:
25th May
Player of the Day: Ocean Jay Koopu
nd
2 June
Player of the Day: Ashlee Gaylor
9th June
Player of the Day: Amelie Hawera
New Entrants School Visits
If you have a child that will be starting school in August or September, we are pleased to inform you of our
scheduled New Entrant School Visits
th
Wednesday 12 August from 1.30pm to 3.00pm
th
Wednesday 16 September from 1.30pm to 3.00pm
If you would like to attend please phone 07 849 2451 or call into the school office. Parents must
children to these visits.
accompany their
COMMUNITY NEWS
• Hamilton City GymSports - Holiday Programme – Gymnastics, Trampoline, Cheerleading, Theme Days,
Obstacle Courses, Tabloid Sports, Gymnastics Crafts, Gymnastics Theatre, FUN!!! Suitable for 5 – 12 years
old. All abilities catered for. Monday 6th July – Friday 10th July and Monday 13th July to Friday 17th July.
BABYSITTING NOW AVAILABLE – 7.45am to 9am and 3pm to 5.15pm $5 per hour. Hamilton City Gymsports
is OSCAR approved! Please visit our website for further information and enrolment forms –
www.hamcitygymsports.co.nz or telephone (07) 849 4546, email: office@hamcitygymsports.co.nz
• Pukete Kindergarten – Enrolments welcome. We are currently seeking enrolments at our wonderful
kindergarten. Enrolments start at 2 years with an approximate starting age of 3 years (which is subject to
change). We offer a fantastic environment with a wide range of stimulating educational experiences for your
child/tamariki. We offer sessional hours (am and pm) and have 20 ECE hours available. Our fully trained team
is warm and caring and would welcome your enrolment. Please phone 849 3718 for any further queries or
email us at pukete@kindergarten.org.nz
PTA organised Fundraiser to support
Mileka Hamilton & family
Our wonderful PTA will organise a Pre- order breakfast with some extra items to purchase on the day.
When: -Friday July 31 (week 2 term 3).
Put this in your diary & keep an eye out in the newsletter in week 1 for a flyer for you
to order breakfast closer to the time.
Anyone who knows of people or businesses willing to donate food items or money for
this great cause, please get in touch with our PTA chairperson Justine
All money raised will be donated to Mileka’s “Give a Little” page.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS – PLEASE REFER TO THE EVENTS CALENDAR ON THE QUICK LINKS BAR OF THE
WEBSITE
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Thursday 2nd July
Thursday 2nd July
Friday 3rd July
Monday 20th July
School Disco (Year 1)
School Disco (Year 2 – 6)
LAST DAY OF TERM 2 – FINISH 3pm
Term 3 Commences – START 9am
Kind regards
Myra Paton
Principal
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