Newsletter 22 August 2011
Dear Parents
We have a few very busy weeks ahead of us with our Open Evening, speeches this week, and camp now only a couple of weeks away.
I need to thank all the staff for their outstanding support and for holding the fort last week. Their support is making things much easier for me.
Our Open Evening is on this Wednesday 24th August. I will be presenting what the school is planning for students of all year levels and how we are going to cater for our new group of Year 7-8 students. Please come along and invite anyone you know who might be interested in what we have to offer. This is an exciting time for the school.
It is Daffodil Day this Friday so wear something yellow. We will be having a Wheels Day on Friday to celebrate.
I am still looking for a family who has a little spare space and a little spare time to raise a couple of calves for the school. We had meal and milk powder donated by RD1 and if we can get someone to raise a couple of calves for the school it turns into a great fund raiser. My thoughts are that a family takes care of them until they are weaned and then they can be put in the paddock at the back of school to grow into money for the school. Please contact me if you can help.
Senior class speeches are coming along nicely. Please ask them to practice their speech to you. Our cluster competition is this Thursday 25th August, and runs from 11:15 till about 1pm. If you can help with transport please let me know.
Thanks to all of our families for their ongoing support.
Have a great week
Bill Kaandorp
McCAIN SCHOOL VEGGIE PATCHES PROGRAMME
Our school has registered for this year’s McCain programme and should have a visit from the McCain Red Veggie Truck and grower later in the year. We will be using the existing garden plots and hope the children will be able to plant a variety of vegetables that can be appreciated and enjoyed by everyone. Families at home can help us gain points towards gardening tools, seeds and equipment by purchasing selected McCain products and dropping the barcodes into the school. Thank you.
Sports Results
Football
Ruahine Leopards vs Did not play
(Matthew)
Ruahine Jackals vs Feilding Blackcats 2-2 Draw
(Alexi and Devyn)
Alexi scored both goals – sensational!
Rugby
Kia Toa Blues vs Feilding 51-5 Won
(Patrick)
Hockey
LA Hotsticks vs CSNS A 1-1 Draw
(Tomas L, Louie, Sam, Jack, Tom McC, Henry and Josh)
Manawatu intermediate rep team tournament in Carterton (Tomas)
vs PNINS Girls 7.0 Won
vs Horowhenua 4-2 Lost
vs Wellington 1-0 Lost
vs Wanganui 1-0 Lost
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week! 20-27 August
We’re doing our bit to help by cleaning along the roadside from the school down to the corner. Weather permitting, we’ll be doing this on Thursday 25 August from 1.45pm to 2.30pm, but if the weather is terrible, we’ll go out on Friday 26 August instead. We’d love parents to help, so please come along with suitable footwear, clothing and gloves.
Stars of the Week 
Manawatu Class Star Pupil: Tom
Excellent senior maths.
Tararua Class Star Pupil: Matthew
For being amazing at telling the time.
