From the Newsletter - Term 2, 2010 - #10

GO THE ALL WHITES!

Cross Country – Congratulations to the students who took part in the Cross Country at Kahutara last week.  We have 5 people going to the Regional Race in Waikanae.  Go Carterton School!

Parent Teacher Interviews – We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday or Thursday after school.  Your appointment times have been sent home.  If you have lost your slip please ring Margaret at the office.  We will make every effort to keep to times.  A bell will ring every 15 minutes to start the next interview.  A special feature of the interviews this term is that Chanda Pinsent, our co-teacher of maths, will have a “maths kiosk” set up in the staffroom.  Chanda will be there to answer any questions you may have about maths at school, and she will have some games and activities to share.  Every family who comes to the maths kiosk will be given a small “fun maths pack” to bring home!  Come along to collect yours!

Today – Two students have gone to represent our school at the Year 7 & 8 Speech Competitions.  Some selected finalists will be chosen to attend the evening speech competition on Thursday.  Good luck girls!

Please return report files at Parent Teacher Interviews or by the end of the term.

Rainbow Reading - Rainbow Reading is now up and running.  Many thanks to the parents, grandparents and members of community groups who have made a commitment to work with our children, at least one day per week for ten weeks.  We are extremely lucky to have ten fantastic volunteers!  Rainbow Reading is proven to improve children’s ability to read with accuracy, fluency and expression.  Feedback from these children is already positive.  We look forward to recording the success of this programme through children’s reading.

Spelling Review - As mentioned in the Report Files sent home at the end of last week, Carterton School’s spelling programme is currently under review.  Although we did not include a spelling sample in the files this term, teachers have continued to teach spelling.  These lessons have already been influenced by professional development provided by Jean Field who is highly qualified in this aspect of teaching literacy.  Two key features are recording how the sounds are heard in speech and learning is based on the stages of spelling development.  Our fantastic teachers will begin to implement the new spelling programme  from Term 3.  We look forward to sharing some examples in the Report Files in Term 4.   

Friday 2nd July – Final Day Term 2 & Monday 19th July – First Day Term 3.

Bookclub closes Wednesday.

On Wednesday 30th June we will be having a gold coin donation Mufti Day with all the money going to the local SPCA.  We hope your children enjoy this day.

Jump Rope 4 Heart!  Please collect as many sponsors as you can.  Our jump off is tomorrow Wednesday 23rd between 11-12.30.  Students will participate in a range of activities – physical, art and craft, quiz etc during the morning.  Sponsor forms and money need to be sent in to classroom teachers after the jump off.  Students are encouraged to wear a red top for the session.

Carterton Hammer Hardware rebate of $23.21 was received.  Thanks to those who nominated our school when shopping.

Kapahaka trip – Thank you to all the fabulous parents who helped us.  The trip was a huge success and the children performed and behaved brilliantly.

YMCA OSCAR Holiday Programme – starts Monday 5th July.  Programmes available from the school office or phone Irene on 027 228 3950.

Lost – Army style school bag,  lost at Kapahaka practice, inside it has school books, spare clothes etc – named.

Football / futsal holiday program - Improve skills, learn new skills, have fun, mini tournament, prizes, giveaways. Suitable for players of all levels aged 5 – 15yrs. 9am -3pm, 2 courses either 7th -9th July, Carterton or 14th – 16th July, Masterton. Done indoors out of the cold and rain. Cost $95 per course.  For more information and registration form please ring Dennis 3796579 or mobile 022FUTEBOL or email agni.svaha@xtra.co.nz

Panorama Equestrian  - Gladstone - Holiday Programme July 14/15/16  - 3 days  For under 14yrs who are confident enough to ride off the lead rein and with some control.  9.30–3ish.  Lunch provided.   $150.00 with own ponies and $180 using Panorama Ponies.  Programme gives riders lots of time with the horse learning riding and handling skills.  The focus is on fun.  Games, treks and lots of work in the arena.  Small groups.  Your horse/pony or ours.  Meet new friends while horsing around.  Limited spaces.  Call Samantha 027 5664 762 or 3727764 evenings.

Yours sincerely,

Alison Woollard
Principal

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