July 3 2014 - Concord School

3 July 2014
CONCORD SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
Happy Successful Children Learning and Growing in Harmony with their World
Dear Families
I would like to thank everyone for their support
over this term, especially with trips and events at
school. We could not provide the children with
these great experiences without your help.
Cheese Rolls – Thank you again to everyone
who helped making the cheese rolls last Sunday.
A reminder that Rooms 1 & 5 are having their
reward Fish & Chip lunch tomorrow.
‘Dancing Like the Stars’ – Well done to all the
Year 5/6 children involved in the ‘Dancing Like the
Stars’ performance last Friday night.
The
performance was a big focus for the term and the
children showed a lot of perseverance and selfdiscipline.
Big thanks again to Swaroopa Unni, a
professional Indian Dance teacher in Dunedin
who taught the children the dance. Also to Bridie
Brosnan for putting together the wonderful
costumes. Last but not least thanks to all the
whanau who came along to support the children.
Activate Music Academy – Last Friday Matt,
Matt and Roy from Activate Music Academy
performed for the children.
If your child is
interested in learning an instrument, or singing,
registration forms
are available at the
school office.
Science Week/Cadbury Chocolate Carnival –
These are two great weeks in the upcoming
holidays to keep the children busy. Many of the
activities are free and are a lot of fun. One of my
boys’ favourite activities for Cadbury Week is the
gnome hunt at Glenfalloch, which is a gold coin
donation.
Further info can be found on
http://www.scifest.org.nz/2014-festival
and
www.chocolatecarnival.co.nz
Miniball – Last Thursday the team lost
against the Grants Braes Tall Blacks
13-5. The ‘Player of the Day’ was Dylan.
Year 6 KVC Visit – This week we enjoyed a visit
from last year’s Year 6 children, now at Kaikorai
Valley College, who came to talk to this year’s
Year 6 children about the school. It was great to
see them all!
Next term the Year 6 children will visit Kaikorai
Valley College on Thursday 24th July to complete
technology, science and cooking activities.
Transport will be provided by KVC, with the
children being picked up at 12.00pm and returned
by 3.00pm.
Congratulations
–
Congratulations
to
Max Ingram and Brie Dasler who graded in
Taekwondo last Saturday. Max attained a Blue
Tip WTF Taekwondo and Brie attained a WTF
Taekwondo Red Belt. Well done to you both.
Congratulations also to Talia Low and
Sarah Donaldson for getting Honours in
their recent Highland Dancing exams.
Fantastic effort!
Dates to mark on your calendar:
* Friday 4th July – End of Term 2
* Monday 21st July – Term 3 begins
* Thursday 24th July – Yr 6 visit to KVC
I hope everyone has a nice break and that you
are able to take part in some great family
activities together over the holidays.
Steve Turnbull
Principal
ABSENCES – please PHONE 488 2204
or TEXT 027 391 9985 by 9.00am with
the reason your child is absent (sick etc)
2015 Year 6 Camp Fundraising –
The Year 5 children are beginning their
fundraising for camp next year by selling
chocolates. There are at least two carry-boxes
for each student to sell, at $2.50 per bar, so if
you see children out selling them over the
holidays, please support them.
Netball – This week the team played
Mornington Red, and won 8-3.
The
‘Player of the Day’ was Jazmine.
An appreciative audience for Matt, Matt and
Roy from Activate Music Academy at last
Friday’s assembly
OCEANAGOLD DIGGERS CAMP
– July School Holidays
Ages 7-13 years, no experience
necessary.
Basketball Otago is proud to offer
another school holiday program
that will include basketball skills &
other fun activities. We hope to
continue the growth of basketball
in our region and the Diggers
camp in July is the next step in
this process. So come and see if
you like basketball or continue
to hone your skills.
Date: Mon 14th – Fri 18th July
Time: 9am-1pm
Cost: $110 per child ($184 for two
children from same family). Daily
rate $30 per child
Email
[email protected]
for a registration form or print a
form from the Basketball Otago
Website or call the office on
03-456 4063
Gluten Free Cook Book
The school office
A Dunedin lady, who is gluten intolerant, has recently compiled a wonderful
gluten free cook book (approx 90 pages) of recipes, hints and tips. She has
tried many of the recipes, and tried to make sure ingredients are able to be
easily sourced locally. It is a lovely spiral bound book, priced at $15.00. If
you are interested please call or text Joss Ingram on 021 251 5137 or the
author Paula Watt on 027 636 9835.
SHARK COLOURING COMPETITION
Get into the mood for sharky events happening at this year's NZ International
Science Festival - enter the shark colouring competition!
Entries must be in by 4th July and will be used to decorate the wharfside
warehouse (Fryatt Street, Dunedin) where there will be talks by shark experts,
marine displays, and a shark dissection on 13th July! There is also an
opportunity to take a look around the University of Otago's Research Vessel,
Polaris II. Come and join in the fun on Sunday 13th July!
Winners of the shark colouring competition will receive shark goody bags. There
are three age categories. Download the file for your age group and start colouring!
Entries can be downloaded from our website: www.marine.ac.nz
For details of Science Festival Events see: www.scifest.org.nz
Entries must be posted by 4th July 2014 to: SHARK COMPETITION, NZMSC,
Po Box 8, Portobello, Dunedin 9048
: t a i k o @ o ta g o. ac .nz
HEALTH CORNER – Intestinal worms in children
Intestinal worms (thread worms) are
common among children.
The most common sign is the child
complaining of an “itchy bottom”,
particularly at night or in the early morning.
Sometimes the tiny white worms (about 1cm long)
are visible in the bowel motions, but usually the
parent needs to inspect the child’s anus at night to
see the worms – use a torch if necessary.
Community Oral Health Service
0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) or 0800 ORAL HEALTH (0800
672 543) (free from cell phones). Please call us to update your
contact details, change or make an appointment
A note from the Southern DHB: All children in NZ aged 0-18 years are
eligible for FREE dental care (excluding orthodontic and specialist
treatment), as long as one parent is a NZ citizen, has a Permanent
Resident Visa, a Resident Visa or a Work Visa for 2 years or more.
However children whose parents are Australian citizens must have lived
in NZ for 2 years or more, or be able to provide proof they will reside in
NZ for 2 years or more, before they are eligible.
The worms lay their eggs just outside the anus
during the night, which causes the itching. This in
turn can lead to disturbed sleep and daytime
irritability. The best way to prevent the spread of
the worms is to wash and dry hands well after
going to the toilet, and before eating. Supervise
your child if necessary.
If you suspect your child has got intestinal worms,
discuss it with your pharmacist. Effective
medications are available without prescription.
Do not use worming tablets intended for animals.
Our public health nurse is: Suzanne Wilson – Ph 476 9878
Enrolment forms and more information available at the school
office. Enrolments are still being accepted.
Together We Learn and Grow

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