Wednesday 3 February 2010 http://taonuischool.wikispaces.

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Success Teamwork Respect Individuality

Vision Enjoyment
Working Bee @ School Saturday 6 February 9am – 12pm
Foxton Beach Trip Monday 8 February (Must be @ School by 8.20am)
Yr 7 & 8 Technology starts Tuesday 9 February
Fundraising Committee Meeting Tuesday 9 February 7pm @ Drovers,
Feilding
School Assembly Thursday 18 February 2pm
Fundraising Event Saturday 6 March. BBQ @ Taonui Airfield Open Day

2010 Term Dates

Term Start date End date

1 Tuesday 2 February Thursday 1 April (80 - 86 half-days)

2 Monday 19 April Friday 2 July (108 half-days)
3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September (100 half-days)
4 Monday 11 October No later than Monday 20 December (100 half-days)*

How can Parents find out about important School information?

We have several ways of communicating with parents and we hope that the news via
email has being helpful, particularly over the holiday period. Parents can now find all
information from the following sources.
 Email – when we want information out quickly or for reminders
 Newsletter – published every second Wednesday
 School Web site – this includes an updated calendar and class blogs.
 Principal’s blog – a link to this will be created on the web site. This term issues
discussed and information will be provided about the introduction of the National
Standards and the new curriculum.
 Office notice board – the National Standards, safety documentation for our
Foxton Beach trip & the latest newsletter are on display. These will keep
changing to provide updates on the latest education issues.
 We will review these at the end of the term with an online parent survey.


Lost Property
All lost property is placed in a green plastic box inside the rear door from the admin
area. Please check regularly if your child has missing items.

Please return the Foxton Beach trip permission form with $5 ASAP please.
 Some Reminders

Hats at School
Students can either use their own hat from home or wear a school hat. All students
are expected to wear a hat outside.

After School procedures. For the safety of all our students:

 When released from class all students must remain at the front of the School and
wait for parents to come to the gate.
 A teacher will then release students when a parent/caregiver arrives at the School
gate.
 Students are not to use skateboards, bikes or rollerblades in the carpark.
 Parents must keep the disabled park area clear at all times, as this will be used
everyday.

School Hours
 8.30 am – students will be able to enter classrooms and student supervision begins.
 9am – class commences.
 10.30 – 10.50 – Interval
 12.30 – 1.30 pm – Lunch
 3pm – end of School day
 3.15 pm – all students leave School grounds.

Guitar Lessons

 Qualified and experienced tutor

 Year 4 – 8 students.
 6 places available
 Own guitar preferred – some may be provided
 Weekly lessons.
 Cost $8 - $10 per lesson ($10 guitar provided by tutor)

If interested please let Carol know by Friday 5 February.

Fundraising Committee News

Committee Meeting Tuesday 9 February 7 – 8pm @ Drovers, Feilding. Come along and
support our School. Everyone welcome.

The Committee are organising the BBQ at the Taonui Airfield open day on Saturday 6
March. This will be an excellent fundraiser for the School. Helpers and BBQ’s will be
required. If you can provide assistance please contact Katrina katrina.h@clear.net.nz
or 3541443.