The stationery lists for 2012 are now available from the class pages under Learning, or here:

Room 2 Stationery List

Room 3 Stationery List

Room 4 Stationery List

Room 5 Stationery List

Room 6 Stationery List

Room 7 Stationery List

The school camp 2011 for Year 5 and 6 was a great success. Check out some photos below.

It’s the annual Crofton Downs Matsuri Gala from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 19 November and we are currently collecting donated goods to sell. Make the most of the opportunity to clean out your garage, spare rooms etc. Things that we need are:

• Books, Music CD’s, DVDs, CD Roms, Xbox, Nintendo, PS3, WII etc

• White elephant (miscellaneous household goods)

• Childrens Clothing Only (no shoes please)

• Toys

• Anything else that you think could be sold on the day

A shipping container will be available outside the school office from the 29^th September, and is open at the following times for you to leave your goods:

• Weekdays between 8.30am to 4pm

• Weekends by arrangement – please phone Helen Rollings 021 775321

Any questions or to arrange pick up please contact the school office on 479-2429

Showcase and Dinner– Wednesday 5^th October 5 pm - 6pm

Celebrate – Daylight savings, End of term, Rugby World Cup, Improving weather

Showcase is when we open the school so that children can share and celebrate with their family the things they have been doing in class during the term.  Family members can look at displays on the wall, see examples of work in books or even check for missing clothing in tote trays or lost property.  Once the children have enjoyed sharing their own room they can take their family around the other classes to see some of the things other children have been doing.

This term we would like to make it a fun get together.  Bring along your tea (home made or take away) and sit down by the playground or on the deck, before heading around the classes.

Thanks to a grant from NZCT we have been able to purchase 25 Badminton racquets.

We now have 40 racquets, enough for syndicate PE/sport sessions.  The senior classes had badminton lessons earlier in the year and they will now be able to extend and practice the skills taught.  The Junior classes will look forward to having a go at this fun sport.

Information about this event will come out soon, so keep your eyes out for it.  A great chance to do some extra spelling learning and at the same time raise valuable money for the school.

Parents in Rooms 2, 3, 4 and 5 are invited to come to a 15 minute conference to hear how your child is getting on at school. Your child will run this meeting with support from the classroom teacher. It is an exciting opportunity for them to share their learning experiences with you.

These 3 Way Conferences will take place on:

Monday 19^th September             3.15- 5pm

Wednesday 21^st September        3.15- 6pm and 6.30- 7.30

Please can you book your appointment either on the lists in the foyer or contact the office staff by phone or email to book your appointment time.

(If you are in Room 3 and have not yet had your initial school meeting with Miss Urry you may not require a 3 Way Conference so please speak with her about arrangements you wish to make.)

NSN prize giving was held on Saturday 10th September at 11am in the NIS hall.

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