Welcome back to the 2012 school year. Great to see all our smiling faces back.

Last year was a huge year for the school with the Book Flood, the Show, a new room, introduction of I pads and the fantastic ERO report. This year we welcome four new, highly qualified teachers: Ray Chen, Persia Iwan, Ellyce Martin, Nicole Wilson and Maggie McCrory becoming a permanent full time teacher.

Finally, can I again reiterate these important steps for a child’s success at school:
• Regular attendance
• Parental interest
• Regular homework
• Good health and nutrition
• Good sleep patterns

Younger children should be in bed by 7.00pm, Middle School children by 8.00pm and Senior School children by 9.00pm.

Best wishes for a good year.

Some Reminders:
• Please name clothing and possessions.
• Could exercise books please be covered.
• Please don’t come into the school grounds in vehicles before or after school.
• If you have a concern, see the teacher as soon as possible.
• If you have a complaint, after you have seen the teacher, address it to the Syndicate Leader, then the Principal, then the Board of Trustees. For serious complaints, go directly to the Principal.
• All children have some form of homework. Please take an interest in this and follow up with your child.
• Please try and be supportive of the teacher and the school in your child’s hearing. Any negative attitude is usually picked up on by children.
• Help foster your child’s independence. From Year 2 and above the children are quite capable of walking themselves to their rooms and unpacking their own bags and tidying their own desks.
• The newsletter comes home on THURSDAYS. It is our main form of communication so please look for it.

Stationery Packs
$18.00 for New Entrants, $16.00 Juniors and $17.00 for Middle and Senior

Bikes
Only children in Year 4 and above may ride bikes to school. They must wear a helmet and must walk the bike within the school grounds.

Hats
In Terms I & IV, children must wear hats in the playground at morning interval and lunchtime.

School Organization
New Entrants Room 19 Natalie Kennerley B. Ed
Room 18 Sarah-Lee ‘Oto B.Ed
Room 17 Georgia Falvey B. Ed, Post Grad Dip Tch
Room 1 Amander Render B. Ed
Room 2 Ray Chen B. Ed
Juniors Room 3 Sam Winterton P.G.C. of Ed GTCL, LTCL
Room 4 Ellyce Martin B. Com, Grad Dip Tch
Room 5 Marion Nicolson B.Ed Hons
Room 6 Persia Iwan B. Ed
Room 16 Maggie McCrory B. Ed Hons
Middle Room 8 Azba Rasheed B. Ed
Room 9 Nicole Wilson B.A. Grad Dip Tch, Dip Psych
Room 14 Jon Webster B.Ed Hons
Room 15 Phillip Simpson M.A. Hons, Grad Dip Tch/PGCEDP
Senior Room 10 Leanne Siaki B.Sc Grad Dip Tch
Room 11 Tony Nemaia B.A., Post Grad Dip Tch
Room 12 Ariki Fotheringhame B. Bus, Post Grad Dip Tch
Discovery Room 13 Alyson Park B.Ed Hons
Endeavour Room 7 Linda Compain B.Ed
Principal Wayne Bainbridge M.A. Hons Adv. Dip Tch
Deputy Principal Jill Jessop B. Ed
Information Skills Teacher .6 Beth Knight B. Ed
Part time Teacher .6 Karen Verney B. Ed
.4 Doug Pilkington Dip Tch
.6 Grace Smith B. Ed
.4 Rachel Huggins B. Ed
.2 Rosalind Kynman

Computer Technician Kris Bainbridge
Secretary Cara Bainbridge
Administration Officer Pamela Munroe
Property Manager Bill Lynch

School Donations
$70 per year ($100 per family) or $25 / $30 per term.

School Hours
Terms I & IV 8.50am – 11.00am, 11.25am – 12.30pm, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Terms II & III 8.50am – 11.00am, 11.25am – 12.30pm, 1.15pm – 2.45pm
Assemblies: Fridays 2.30pm (Terms I & IV), Fridays 2.15pm (Terms II & III)
Parents Welcome

Term Dates
Term I Monday 7th February – 5th April 3.00pm close
Term II Monday 23rd April – Friday 29th June 2.45pm close
Term III Monday 16th July – Friday 28th September 2.45pm close
Term IV Monday 15th October – 20th December 3.00pm close

Meet the Teacher
Wednesday 22rd February – 2.00 – 8.00pm

School will finish at 2.00pm on this day.