D Becroft Drive, Forrest Hill, North Shore City 0620 Ph 410 7805 Fax 410 7985 School email: [email protected] Board email: [email protected] ear Parents and Caregivers As we approach the mid-way point of term three, I would like to compliment our students on their focus and commitment to learning that I observe when in the classrooms. Our production has obviously been a big focus for a large number of our students and I commend them for the hard work they have put into make the show a success. O M USICAL PRODUCTION “MOVE IT” Congratulations to all the cast of “Move It” for their wonderful performances over the last two days. It has been wonderful to see their development over the last four weeks. A huge thank you to all the staff for their efforts in ensuring the success of the show. I would particularly like to thank Philippa Drake, Julie Leigh and Fiona Scott for the effort, direction and expertise they gave in organising the production and making it such a success. PEN DAYS & EVENING AT WAIRAU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL On Wednesday 27 August and Thursday 28 August dur ing school hour s we will be holding Open Days for Year 6 children and their parents. An Open Evening will also be held on Thursday 28 August from 7.00pm 8.30pm. We look for war d to showcasing our wonderful school and the many opportunities we offer. Enrolments for 2015 are now being accepted during school hours. We also have an enrolment week from Monday 1 September through to Friday 5 September during school hours and until 7.00pm on Thursday 4 September. Scenes from the show S I PORTS TEAM PHOTOS We would like to inform parents that Photolife will be here on Monday 18 August to take photos of all our school sports teams. CAS COMPUTER SKILLS AND SCIENCE COMPETITIONS Results of the ICAS Computer Skills and Science competitions have arrived in the school. Congratulations to the following students who did particularly well: COMPUTER SKILLS: Certificate of Distinction William Holland Certificate of Credit Aian Datingaling, Drew Kitson, Franklin O’Sullivan, Jessica Dickson, Sumin Lee Certificate of Merit Jenna Price, Anna Tarrosa, Kevin Yoon, Tori Holland SCIENCE: Certificate of Distinction: Nicholas Hayes, William Holland, Gareth Edwards Certificate of Credit: Hannah Balderstone, Benjamin Carey, Sean Hansen, Janith Hettiarachchi, Drew Kitson, Franklin O’Sullivan, Jonathon Stent, Jessica Dickson, Tori Holland, Qi Wen Liu, Deshma Weerapperuma Certificate of Merit Ronniel Padua, Rhiaan Watene, Andrew Choi, Callum Irving, Wang Zun Kim, Samantha van Iersel N W ORTH HARBOUR CROSS COUNTRY The North Harbour Intermediate Schools’ Cross Country was held on Tuesday at Onepoto Domain. Once again this event was organised by Emma Hegan and I thank her for all her hard work on behalf of our school. ESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Below are important dates relating to enrolments for 2015: Out of Zone Priority Interviews (9am-4pm) 14 Aug Closing Date for Out of Zone Applications 3 Sep Ballot Held 10 Sep Academic Assessment Day (9am-12 noon) 22 Oct Sports Institute Assessment Day (1-3.30pm) 22 Oct Academic Institute Assessment Day 21 Nov W ESTLAKE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Catch-up for anyone that could not make their allocated enrolment day (all surnames) is Thursday 14 August from 4pm-7pm. G S LENFIELD COLLEGE ENROLMENTS Enrolments for Year 9, 2015: Ongoing each week day from 3.30pm to 6pm. Phone 444 9066 for an appointment. CHOOL DONATION Many thanks to those families that have already paid the school donation. Many schools charge fees for ICT, Technology classes, and other activities. We have resisted this trend, but do rely on the donation to help fund the many extra things we offer. Donations are $150.00 per child or $250.00 per family, payable at the school office or via internet banking. If paying by internet banking, please enter “your child’s name, donation”. A receipt will be sent home with your child. Our school bank account is: 12 3109 0011778 00 B 15 Aug 15 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 27-28 Aug 28 Aug Y6 Forrest Hill School Visit An Awfully Big Adventure, Pumphouse Photolife here for sports team photos NH Girls Basketball Zone Day NH Boys Basketball Zone Day Open Days at Wairau Intermediate Open Evening at Wairau Intermediate 2014 Term Dates: Term 3 21 Jul-26 Sept Term 4 13 Oct-12 Dec ASKETBALL REPS Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in North Harbour Basketball teams: North Harbour Girls Under 15 – Kaia Pola and Kristin Talma who competed in Wellington, in the last school holidays. North Harbour Girls Under 13 – Rhiaan Watene, Charlotte Montgomery, Cohryn Bonsay, Samara Katterns North Harbour Boys Under 13 – Zane Chang, Ryan Hulme, Cody Fillmore. These athletes are competing in Dunedin during the next school holidays. Pictured above wearing our new basketball singlets (left to right) are Charlotte Montgomery, Cody Fillmore, Zane Chang, Kaia Pola, Kristin Talma Grant Murray Principal EYE LEVEL MATHS/ENGLISH - Eye Level Maths helps improve problem-solving skills by enabling students to master concepts through a small step approach. Eye Level English helps students master the English language while enhancing the four fundamental skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Mondays 3.30-4.30pm, Tuesdays 3.30-4.30pm, Thursdays 3.30-5.30pm. Free diagnostic test. Booking essential; no enrolment fee. Location: Wairau Intermediate School. Phone 441 6660 or 021 0810 9961, www.myeyelevel.com [email protected] BEAT THE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM - Talent Factory training courses give ‘return to work’ or disheartened job seekers all the tools and knowledge to become the “star candidate” that any employer would be screaming to hire! Over 20 years industry experience. For more information see our website www.talentfactory.co.nz, email [email protected] or call 0275 461 941 JUNIOR TURBO TOUCH is now r unning on the North Shore - a game currently taking NZ by storm! Netball, basketball, touch, rugby - all rolled into one. FREE TRY-IT! 18 Aug 4-5pm Competition: 18 Aug-22 Sept between 4-6pm (6 weeks). Venue: Planet Indoor Sports, 57 View Road, Glenfield. Cost: $30 per player (recommend min 8 players per team). Grades: Year 7/8 mixed (minimum 1 girl). To register contact: Claire Stanton on 022 043 1730, email [email protected] or registration forms can be collected from the Wairau Intermediate School office. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS to the following students who have birthdays between 14 August and 26 August: Br adley Detman, Chang Yang Kim, Mason Tang, Emily Kershaw, Anahera Rickit-Cook, Roby Osongco, Cleo Norton-Robson, Ivan Pasatsin, Chelsea Hoskin