Music Lessons in 2012

Gulf Harbour School Music Lessons in 2012
Please remember to register your child with Creative Music Core (CMC) for all music tuition in 2012 as
R & B Music will no longer be taking lessons at our school. Please check your childs bag for a registration form going home today.  This is not a notification for money, just registration to get an idea of numbers.  No money needs to be paid until lessons start next year. Please complete and return to the box provided at the school office.
Registrations must be in by 15th December. For further informaiton please contact Peter Warren at creativemusiccore@gmail.com  or 0210485493.

Fight For Life Package on Trade-Me

This fabulous package has been generously donated by a family of our school.

Set of Shane Cameron’s boxing gloves
2 x Fight for Life tickets priced at $399.00
2 Boxing sessions with Monty Betham and a lunch date “ His shout”
All proceeds go towards Special Needs students at Gulf Harbour School.
Go to this link to bid on this wonderful package:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=426286144&ed=true

A Great Gift idea to say “Thank You” to your Staff and Customers this Christmas!!

Order now and support the

Rotary Club of Orewa (Inc)

All proceeds are going to the Hibiscus Coast Kindergarten, Riverside Road

                                                                      

'Diabetes Awareness' Gold Coin Mufti Day

Please join in with our blue mufti day, Friday November 18th. It is Diabetes Awareness Week and we would like to raise money for Diabetes Auckland, as well as educate our students about type 1 & 2 diabetes. Find a crazy blue outfit and bring a gold coin donation!

Hospice Fashion Collection 2011

Hospice Shops would like you to give up your designer and well-known label clothes and accessories for the Hospice Fashion Collection 2011.  Please support them - go to your wardrobe and it if looks cool, give it up this week.  Even if its just one item you'll be making a difference.

We have specially printed bags available from reception or drop your clothing off and we will bag it for you.  Hospice will collect from the school next week.

Children's Communication Workshops

Next term we will be running a series of workshops aound children's communication development.  These workshops will be developed and delivered by a Speech-Language Therapist, Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) and experienced classroom teacher.

Details of the workshop:
Each Wednesday 2nd November to 7th December (weekly)
9.30am - 12.00noon (morning tea provided)
Gulf Harbour School, Room 13
Topics covered: Speech, Language and Phonological Awareness

If you are wanting to learn more about how you can support your children at home in these areas or if you have concerns about your child's communication development and are wanting to sign up for these workshops please contact Jane Matson j.matson@ghs.school.nz
"Don't let childcare be the barrier"

Travelwise launch Friday 4 November - Be there!

We would love to see as many parents as possible come to our Travelwise launch and celebrate Gulf Harbour School officially becoming a Travelwise

School.  It is just over a year since we began our Travelwise journey and now we are ready to receive our Bronze Award.  Be part of our journey to make travel to school safer and more sustainable.

Date: Friday 4th November

Location: Gulf Harbour School (courts)

Time: 2.00pm  - 3.00pm

Vote for our 'Doodle for Google' finalists!!

Earlier this year Google NZ asked kids across NZ to design their own Google image (Doodle) with the theme "My wish for NZ".  The winner will have their image displayed on the Google home page for one day and will win a laptop and whiteboard for their school.

Olivia entered the Google for Doodle competition at her school and has been selected as 1 of the top 4 finalists for years 1-3 in NZ.  Her doodle is titled 'Kiwiana Culture' and is the bottom left Doodle.  Vote here http://www.google.co.nz/doodle4google/vote.html

Sato was selected as 1 of the top 6 finalists in the year 4-6 category. His doodle is called 'Adventure Capital of the World'. Vote here 
http://www.google.co.nz/doodle4google/vote.html#g=g2


If you like their doodles please vote using the links above. Forward them on to family and friends to vote too.  Both students have done a fantastic job so get behind them and vote!

Auckland Half Marathon Sponsorship

Jane Matson, has set up a web page at http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/JaneMatson/

Drop by and support her as she participates in Auckland Half Marathon in an effort to raise funds for some special kids at Gulf Harbour School.

Spread the word - please forward this email to your email address book so that the children from Gulf Harbour School really benefit from Jane Matson's efforts.

Thank you

EASY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

·        Shop, save money, save time and raise funds for your school.

Step 1 – sit down & relax !

Step 2 – get someone to make your favourite coffee !

Step 3 - simply go to http://www.yourfastshop.co.nz/webshop/index.php?set_school=874 select your school and start browsing for Christmas presents.

·        No queues, No parking problems, No aching feet !

·        Save on petrol costs.

·        Over 70 online stores to choose from including electronics at Apple, fashion at Ezibuy, books at The Nile, toys at Mighty Ape and you can even get your groceries online at Woolworths.

·        Your shopping is dealt with directly by your chosen online store.

·        www.yourfastshop.co.nz automatically provide funds to your school.

Treat yourself to easy shopping and help your school this Christmas.

Hansel & Gretel Live on Stage

School Holiday Fun Live on Stage at the Bruce Mason Centre

Monday 17th October - Saturday 22nd October
10.00am & 12.00noon daily
Tickets $14.00 - Adults at kids prices
http://www.bmcentre.co.nz/

Toolbox Parenting Groups

Term 4 - Parenting Teenagers
Tuesdays 1st November - 6th December, 7.00 - 9.00pm
Whangaparaoa College, Delshaw Ave, Stanmore Bay
$67.50 per person or $90.00 per couple

Toolbox groups are relaxed, informal parenting sessions run over six weeks.  The focus is on making your parenting experience a really positive one and being the best parent that you can and have fun on the way!

To register contact Allan on 424 7338 ext 211 or 027 472 3304, http://www.parentsinc.org.nz/

Room 23's Survival Kits

Do you want to survive and live life to the limit? Gulf Harbour School has been putting together survival kits that are not too expensive and at an affordable price. We have researched and have only included the best of the best to ensure you will survive a natural disaster. We have made 3 different types of survival kits to suit your needs:

• Basic kit that covers all the basic equipment - $100
• Car kit that helps you when you are on the road - $75
• Deluxe kit that includes the right equipment to survive - $150

If you are looking to add some other items to your kit, we have optional items available. Join with us and be ready for whatever comes your way.

See attached order form, http://ghssurvival.wikispaces.com/

Room 17 Selling Puppets at Silverdale Market on Saturday Morning

Room 17 are Selling Puppets at Silverdale Market on Saturday Morning!
Room 5 will also be selling their Play dough and Room 28 will be selling their Bookmarks!

Be there to see their great products!

GHS Animation Festival Thursday 29th Sept!

GHS Rugby World Cup Festival

Friday 23rd September, 4.00 - 6.00pm.

Venue - Gulf Harbour School

Come along and join the fun!

Music, food & refreshments for everyone.

Super bake stall, Sausage Sizzle, Cafe and Lolly scramble.

Support your favourite team & support our school in this event.

This is one special magical moment not to be missed.

Come on the best team!!

The Guardian of the Bridge Show Rooms 19 - 22

This exciting show with singing and dancing by our Year 1 & 2 children is on the following days:

Tuesday 4th October, 2pm & 7pm

Thursday October 6th, 7pm.

Cost $10 for 2 adults and up to 3 children or $3 a ticket. 

Tickets on sale from Monday 19th September before and after school in Rooms 8/9

Come along and enjoy Year 1 & 2 children performing for you.

Local ‘Jim’ makes the walk to school safe again for Gulf Harbour School pupils

Thank you so much to Keith Duffin from Jims Mowing and Gary Turton (Dad from school) for making this palm safe for our children to walk past.

Seeing the danger to the Gulf Harbour School children who use the footpath on Shakespear Road just inches from the spikes of this partly pruned palm, concerned Keith Duffin of Jims Mowing so much he had to do something about it.

‘These spikes are extremely sharp and the kids walk, run and ride bikes right past here each day on their way to and from school. Kids don’t realise how dangerous they are, one slip and these spikes will skewer them. So I asked the property owner if I could make it safe – for no charge” said Keith.

Previous attempts to trim the fronds had left the hard sharp spikes pointing straight towards the footpath. ”I’ve brushed against these palms while mowing other customers lawns and got the spikes stuck in me, they are very painful and difficult to remove” said Keith. After a trim and with a trailer full of palm fronds – the children can get past with more space and safely.

Keith has a word of advice to other property owners with palms. “Many people don’t know how to prune palms. If you are going to prune them make sure you cut them right back to the trunk to remove all the hard spikes that are nearer the trunk”. “Wear strong leather gloves and protection from the spikes and be sure to dispose of the fronds immediately as they are still very dangerous if on the ground and someone walks over them.”

Year 8 Parents Camp Meeting

Reminder we have a meeting for parents of students attending the year 8 camp – Tongariro.

The purpose of this meeting is to address and clarify any issues of concern.

Wednesday 14^th September 7.00pm  Staffroom

7.00pm – 7.45pm  Parents of students attending camp.

7.45pm – 8.30pm Briefing for parents attending camp.

Room 30's GHS Coast Expedition - Register NOW!