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Our BEST - Always Our BEST - Always 35 Mirrabooka Ave, Howick, Auckland 2010 / 09 534-9848 Monday 22 June 2020 Dear parents and caregivers, Special Terrific Persons Awards Congratulations to all the following children, who will receive their special certificates at this Friday morning’s assembly, starting at 9.10am in the hall: Leanna Xu, Tonnia Xiang, Driaan Lubbe, Guoshen Ma, Zean Wang, Amelia Berkett, Yongha Kim, Sui Gu, Jess Bredenbeck, Caroline Animu, Maxwell Yang, Jonathan Huang, Mandy Chen, Kate Fleming, Meleane Lomu, Thaiki Ono, Raymond Lee, Kathy Stubbs, Karen Taing, Naya Abou-Hassan, Courtney Kretzmann and Emily Su’a. Values Award The following children have been selected for exhibiting honesty and will be acknowledged at this Friday’s assembly, which starts at 9.10am: Chaz Grisselle, Archie Barson Logan Baker, Isaac Angove, Jaspreet Kaur, Angela Wang, Young Xu, William Pirie, Angela Ni, Tyler Syme, Liam Manson, Amarah Hoosen, Aiden Cha, Sosefo Halalilo, Mikaela Leenen, Tyler Just, Ethan Wibowo, Kevin Kuo, Shane McNeill, Sonnie Mitchell, Cooper Reddish and Alpha Shi. Parent Interviews Our interviews this term will be on Wednesday 1st July (3.20 pm-5.00 pm) and Thursday 2nd July (3.20 pm- 8.00 pm). As usual, bookings will be done online. Details of how to do this have been sent home and will also be on our school website or www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code Enter code: 2yf93 . Any queries please contact the office: [email protected] or [email protected] Senior School Sport and PE Gear On a Friday afternoon, when the weather permits, the Senior School goes outside for their sport rotation. For this, all students must be changed into the correct PE uniform. After sports, all Year 5 and 6 students will be allowed to go home in their PE uniform. Teachers will remind the students not to leave behind any of their normal school uniform. Mark Insley ([email protected]) 2020 ICAS Assessments for Year 5 - 6 Students Year 5-6 children have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS). The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. These assessments are designed to allow students to apply their learning without the need for prior revision while targeting higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. In 2020 we are offering English, Mathematics and Science Assessments. A letter with further information, including payment options ($18.50 each assessment), will be sent home next week. Susan Health ([email protected]) Coming up… Week 12 - Book Week & Book Fair Tuesday 30 June - Reports come home Wednesday 1 July - Parent/teacher interviews Thursday 2 July - Parent/teacher interviews Friday 3 July - Book Character Dress-up Day / Last day of Term 2 Monday 20 July - First day of Term 3 Friday 24 July - Howick Intermediate visit to Botany Downs
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Our BEST - Always
Our BEST - Always
35 Mirrabooka Ave, Howick, Auckland 2010 / 09 534-9848
Monday 22 June 2020
Dear parents and caregivers, Special Terrific Persons Awards Congratulations to all the following children, who will receive their special certificates at this Friday morning’s assembly, starting at 9.10am in the hall: Leanna Xu, Tonnia Xiang, Driaan Lubbe, Guoshen Ma, Zean Wang, Amelia Berkett, Yongha Kim, Sui Gu, Jess Bredenbeck, Caroline Animu, Maxwell Yang, Jonathan Huang, Mandy Chen, Kate Fleming, Meleane Lomu, Thaiki Ono, Raymond Lee, Kathy Stubbs, Karen Taing, Naya Abou-Hassan, Courtney Kretzmann and Emily Su’a. Values Award The following children have been selected for exhibiting honesty and will be acknowledged at this Friday’s assembly, which starts at 9.10am: Chaz Grisselle, Archie Barson Logan Baker, Isaac Angove, Jaspreet Kaur, Angela Wang, Young Xu, William Pirie, Angela Ni, Tyler Syme, Liam Manson, Amarah Hoosen, Aiden Cha, Sosefo Halalilo, Mikaela Leenen, Tyler Just, Ethan Wibowo, Kevin Kuo, Shane McNeill, Sonnie Mitchell, Cooper Reddish and Alpha Shi.
Parent Interviews
Our interviews this term will be on Wednesday 1st July (3.20 pm-5.00 pm) and Thursday 2nd July (3.20 pm-8.00 pm). As usual, bookings will be done online. Details of how to do this have been sent home and will also be on our school website or www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code Enter code: 2yf93 . Any queries please contact the office: [email protected] or [email protected]
Senior School Sport and PE Gear
On a Friday afternoon, when the weather permits, the Senior School goes outside for their sport rotation. For this, all students must be changed into the correct PE uniform. After sports, all Year 5 and 6 students will be allowed to go home in their PE uniform. Teachers will remind the students not to leave behind any of their normal school uniform. Mark Insley ([email protected])
2020 ICAS Assessments for Year 5 - 6 Students
Year 5-6 children have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS). The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. These assessments are designed to allow students to apply their learning without the need for prior revision while targeting higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills.
In 2020 we are offering English, Mathematics and Science Assessments.
A letter with further information, including payment options ($18.50 each assessment), will be sent home next week. Susan Health ([email protected])
Coming up…
Week 12 - Book Week & Book Fair Tuesday 30 June - Reports come home Wednesday 1 July - Parent/teacher interviews Thursday 2 July - Parent/teacher interviews Friday 3 July - Book Character Dress-up Day / Last day of Term 2 Monday 20 July - First day of Term 3 Friday 24 July - Howick Intermediate visit to Botany Downs
Our BEST - Always 35 Mirrabooka Ave, Howick, Auckland 2010 / 09 534-9848
Writing Books
On Friday your child's writing book will be coming home. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to share their writing with you. Please enjoy reading the stories over the weekend and return the book back to class for writing to continue on Monday.
Class and Individual Photos
PhotoLife - All class and individual photos will be taken on Wednesday. This year orders will be done online. If you require a sibling form please collect one from the office. Please ensure your child is wearing the correct uniform. Contact [email protected] for any queries.
Cross Country Training Years 4-6 Cross country training will be held during the next 2 weeks depending on weather conditions. The days and times are organised by year level teams depending on what suits their timetable. Please send your child to school with fitness gear each day including sports shoes. The Year 4-6 cross country will be held on Tuesday 28th July. More information will be coming. Year 4-6 Joe D’Ambrosio [email protected]
Cross Country Years 1-3 Years 1-3 will start their training next term for their cross country on Friday 18 September. More information will be coming. Years 1-3 Vanessa Short [email protected]
Camp Refunds
As we were unable to attend our Year 6 Camp, a refund will be made. Please send your bank details with proof of payment to our Executive Officer, Trish Toussaint. Thank you. Contact [email protected].
PTA Freaky Friday Mufti Day Thank you to the PTA for the organisation for the Freaky Friday Mufti Day and to all the parents/caregivers who supported this event. It was also a wonderful way to celebrate having our first school assembly.
Our BEST - Always 35 Mirrabooka Ave, Howick, Auckland 2010 / 09 534-9848
Book Week We are very excited for our upcoming Book Week celebrations!
Monday - author Heather Haylock is visiting Year 1-3
Tuesday - author Melinda Szymanik is visiting Year 4-6
Wednesday - Read to a Friend Day—bring your teddy bear or soft toy to read to!
Friday - Book Character Dress-up day! Parade and prizes for best costume up for grabs!
Guess the Character competition—check out the library window—guess who and enter the lucky draw to win a prize!
Have you decided on your costume for the Book Character Dress-up Day? Here are some websites to check out for inspiration. Remember you don’t have to spend lots of money, sometimes all you need is a prop or two! It also helps to photocopy the cover of your book to attach to your costume to show who you are.
https://www.madeformums.com/toddler-and-preschool/last-minute-easy-world-book-day-costumes/
https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/my-kids/activities/100-easy-ideas-for-book-week-costumes/
Book Fair The Scholastic Book Fair will be open in the library during Book Week. There will be loads of great children’s books available for sale as great prices. Every purchase goes into a lucky prize draw! EFTPOS is available and all sales provide literacy and learning resources for the school.
Open Daily:
Morning: 8.30-9.00am
Afternoon: 2.30-3.30pm
Wed evening: 3.30-5.00pm
Thurs evening: 3.30-8.00pm
Turning Five?
Please let the office know if you have a child turning five this year as we are looking at our staffing for our Year 0 classes for Terms 3 and 4. Thank you. Aroha Bishop ([email protected])
Kind regards, Vicki Parkins Principal
Open DAILY 8.30-9.00am & 2.30-3.30pm. Wed: 3.30-500pm / Thurs: 3.30-8.00pm
In the BDS Library Every purchase goes into a draw to win a prize!
