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Strive for Excellence – Care for All

Term 4 – Week 4 – 5th November 2020

Term Dates 2020
Term 4 Mon 12th Oct – Mon 14th Dec (finish at 12.00pm)

Term Dates 2021
Term 1 Thurs 4 Feb – Fri 16 April (includes Waitangi and Easter)

Term 2 Mon 3 May – Fri 9 July (includes Queen’s Birthday)
Term 3 Mon 26 July – Fri 1 Oct
Term 4 Mon 18 Oct – Thurs 16 Dec (includes Labour Day)

Important Dates
NOVEMBER
6 – 9.00am – Assembly
11 – Production –  Matinee & Evening Performance – Date change
12 – Production – Evening Performance – Date change
16 – 9.30am start – Athletics day – Whole school – Date change
14 – 1.00pm – Compost Collective – composting course
24 – 9.00am – Year 5/6 Cluster Athletics tournament
26 – Year 5/6 RAIN save day Athletics Cluster tournament
27 – 9.00am – Whole School Assembly
30 – Start of Skillz for life swimming runs until 3rd December

DECEMBER
4 – 1.00pm – Final Assembly
8 – 1.00pm – End of Year Prizegiving
9 – Year 6 Graduation Lunch – 12.00pm
11 – Reports to go out to parents
14 – End of Term 4 – (finish at 12.00pm)

PLEASE NOTE
HATS ARE COMPULSORY IN TERM 4
 

Please ensure your child has their hat in school at all times

These are available from
Positive Image, 16b Silverdale Street, Silverdale. Shop hours are Mon – Thur 8.30am-4.30pm & Fri 8.30am-3.30pm, online from Argyle Schoolwear or from the school office

SCHOOL NOTICES

STARS & VALUES

LZ1
Ruby Hollis – Excellent effort in Maths
Taya Ronkowski for confidence in production performance
Skyla Good for confidence in production performance
Rosalee Young for thoughtful contributions to classroom discussions
Sonya Nicholson for excellent independant work in all areas of the curriculum

Values
Brooklyn MaynResponsible
Elizabeth Pivac -Responsible
Isabella Milton – Respect


LZ2
Blake Stevenson for making more positive choices this week with both your learning and in the playground. I am really proud of you
Harley Comber for showing responsibility for yourself and your learning. I am really proud of how you are challenging yourself and your thinking
Camilla Fouche for leadership in our Production item and on point singing
Jack Killeen for leadership in our Production item and on point singing
Jeremey Jalandoni for excellence in Mathematics.  You are a Human calculator

Values
Frankie Teagle-Smith – Responsible
Jericho Hunt – Resilience
Neeve Higgins – Respect

LZ3
Dayton Rata for your effort and progress in reading
Arabella Wijlens for having a more positive attitude towards your writing
Dolce Buchanan-Costello for your positive attitude and progress in maths
Jemma Howardfor trying hard at all activities and showing progress with learning

Values
Carter WilliamsResilience
Ruby Hodgkiss – Responsible
Mason Walker – Responsible

LZ4
Willow Harford for trying hard with all her class activities
Abby Ma for her amazing effort in reading and writing
Austin Van Den Heever for his positive attitude towards learning
Christian Comber – All round effort in all areas of school
Adella Brooks for a great start to school

Values
Sienna McLeanResponsible
Kayden ElsResilience
Chloe EvansResponsible
Leo Neal Respect
Mina van tol – Responsible

SCHOOL NOTICES

PRODUCTION

Our production is in full swing. The children are performing in 3 shows.
Wednesday 11th November at 1pm Wednesday 11th November at 7pm Thursday 12th November at 7pm
Children will need to come to the performance with foundation makeup on.
Children need to arrive at school no later than 6.30pm. LZ1 to Rm 1, LZ2 to Rm 10 & 11, LZ3 to Rm 2 & 3, LZ4 to Rm 8 & 9. The main cast will need to be at school at 6.00pm at the latest. On the nights of the evening performances, students should have a book to read, a game and snacks and a drink of water (no lollies please).
Children can be collected from their rooms after the performance. Show finishes at approximately 8:30pm. Tickets are for sale at the School Office. $15 adults, $10 child/senior citizen, preschoolers free.

 

If you are able to help with make-up before any of the performances would you please email the office – [email protected]

PTA

LZ2 Dad’s Day Food Stall: On Friday 13th November LZ2 are having a Dad’s Day Out. PTA will run a sausage sizzle, ice blocks & drinks stall. Thanks to all the volunteers so far – if you can meet Mrs Cotter (Elizabeth) on site at 12pm for 12.30pm service that would be great. If you can volunteer and have not already done so, please let us know at [email protected].

Athletics Day Food Stall: PTA will be running a sausage sizzle at Athletics Day on Monday 16th November. We will also be selling ice blocks, chips, drinks etc. The Harcourts Coffee & Cone van will be on site. It will be a great day. Thanks to all the volunteers so far. Stall will be running from 11.30am. If you can volunteer and have not already done so, please let us know at [email protected].

 

Congratulations to our former students

Fonterra

From Term 1 2021 Fonterra will be stopping their Milk for Schools to concentrate on their Kids Breakfast in School programme

Swimming Lessons
Skiiz4life will be back in November/December offering their fantastic lessons at Dairy Flat School. We have run this programme in school for a few years and we highly recommend it.
Please see flyers below on how to sign up and pay.
Please do not forget to put your child’s name and LZ/ Class number when signing up! 

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Weetbix Kids TRYathlon 2021
Registrations are now open, use this link to join the school group  https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40603&G=118332

Sunday 28 March, Manly Park, Hibiscus Coast

For ages 6-15 years. Spot prizes, food trucks and loads of fun for the kids.

Early bird entries are open until 7 March 2021

Come and join in a great day with fellow school families!

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