Wacky Wednesday Wheels Day - 27th August 2014

WHATS ON THIS WEEK?

Wednesday 27th August is Wacky Wheels Wednesday

Kids can come dressed in mufti - as wacky as they wish - and bring some wheels with them - bikes, skateboards, heelies, scooters and of course they will need helmets. They can choose to "whackify" their wheels, their helmet or what they are wearing.

Instead of our usual gold coin donation we are asking for a bottle or can of soft drink ( these will be used as prizes in the "Human Bungee" game) - if they are bringing a can or small bottle then one per child or if it's a big bottle then one per family will be appreciated.  Please ensure it hasn't past it's use-by-date!

Sport Gulf Harbour Disco

Whangaparaoa Golf Club

Monday 18th August, 2014

6.00 - 7.30pm - all welcome (Parents please pickup from the door)

$5.00 ticket. Price includes Free Glo Stick

Tuck Shop Open, free water

Homestay Families Needed for 2014

Chinese Sister School Visit   7th - 18th August 2014

Ningbo Beilun Huashan Primary School

We are looking for families that would be interested in hosting two Chinese students at the same time. There will be two ten year old boys, two boys aged 11 and 13 and two girls aged 12.

The students will be here from 7th - 18th August 2014. 

Homestay fee is $220 per week, per student. The students take part in a program, but they will spend time with you on the weekend and in the evenings.

  

Japanese Group Visit 19th - 31st August 2014

Ritsumeikan Moriama High School

Our school will host a group of  Japanese students from 19th - 31st August.

Please, be aware that the agent has very strict placement conditions.

The 14 - 15 year old Japanese students will attend our school and their sight seeing program within school hours. Please, check whether you can offer the following set up:

-       There is no other Japanese student living with you and preferably no other Asian student. Please inform us if you have another homestay student living with you under all circumstances.

-       The student has her/ his own bedroom for the time of the stay

-       You have a child living with you in your household

-       Girls can only be placed into a household with at least one daughter, boys only into a family with at least one son living there.

-       Double placement is not possible

The homestay fee is $220.00 per week.

Contact:  Dagmar Goodall, d.goodall@ghs.school.nz.  Phone: 428 0202  Ext: 710

Parent / Teacher Interviews for Year 4 - 8 Technical Error

Unfortunately due to a technical error we have had to reset the Parent/Teacher Interviews for our Year 4 - 8 sutdents. Same dates (Tuesday 17th June & Thursday 19th June) and times apply except interviews will start at 2.00pm on the Tuesday. Please go to the Website and enter the following:

www.schoolinterviews.co.nz & enter the Event Code: UL2DL Please re enter your interview times in the new event setting.  We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused.

School will close at 1.00pm on Tuesday 17th June. If you can assist by collecting or having your child walk home early it would be appreciated.

No child will be sent home early without your written consent.
All children will be supervised on site unless you consent for your child to leave school at 1.00pm.
A note will be sent home today to complete if your child is to go home early.

Before and After School Care Holiday Programme

School Holidays 7^th   to 11^th July & 14th to 18^th July

We are delighted to be offering child care in the holidays

All bookings must be received by no later than Wednesday 25^th June. Simply email on asc@ghs.school.co.nz

Children must bring morning tea and lunch. For those who are staying for the afternoon programme we will be providing afternoon tea.

Examples of some of our programme contents are: Explore waterfall gulley then lunch at beach, Puppet making. Movie day and fish and chip lunch. Baking day-create it – eat it.

Full programme content will be available shortly

Pricing as per below

Our programme will be open from 7.00 to 6.00 (see prices below)

7.00 to 8.30 $12.00

7.30 to 8.30 $8.00

8.00 to 8.30 $4.00

8.30 to 3.00 $26.00

3.00 to 4.00 $8.00

3.00 to 5.00 $13.00

3.00 to 6.00 $17.00

For example John Smith is booked in from 8.00am to 6.00pm the total cost will be $47.00

Back To School message for school newsletter

As part of our Travelwise programme we are participating in Auckland Transport’s Back To School campaign this term. We want to remind all parents to take care when driving around our school and to pass this message on to friends and family.

Stick to the speed limit when driving past our school and remember even small increases over the speed limit can be the difference between life and death.  We can all do our bit to keep our kids safe as they travel on the roads around our school.

We would like to highlight to you that the speed limit when passing a stationary school bus is 20km/hr.  This limit is in place to protect drivers and children in and around school buses.  School bus incidents happen on both high and lower speed roads. But the faster a vehicle is travelling, the more likely a child will be killed if hit.

Expect the unexpected – Drivers need to be able to stop should a child run across the road without looking.  If you are collecting a child from a roadside bus stop or on the road outside school please make sure you park in a safe place and never call your child across the road.

Gulf Harbour School Quiz Night

Info from the PTA

Disco on Wednesday 16th April from 6 -8pm at Whangaparaoa Golf Club. Door sales available on the night. Glow items, lollies, chips and drinks available for purchase, coffee, tea and homebaking $1 each for any parents wanting to stay!

Thank you to all of those who offered to help. We have been inundated with kind parents offering their time at the disco but unless someone from the PTA has spoken to you about helping on Wednesday night we now have enough helpers. Please do volunteer again next time. Thank you!

Save the date! Quiz night on Friday 23rd May to be held at Whangaparaoa Golf Club. It will be heaps of fun and there will be plenty of prizes to be won. Book a table of 8, choose a theme and fill it with your friends for an evening of fun and laughter. Prizes for the best dressed table! (Dressing up is optional - if it's not your cup of tea, no problem!)

If anyone can offer prizes for raffles or a Silent Auction we would love to hear from you. Eg. Do you have a boat and love to fish? Could you offer to take a winner out fishing for a morning or if you have a lawn mowing business could you donate some free lawn mowing?

Go in the draw to win one of 2 ipads

Last two days to pay your parent donation to go into the draw

to win one of 2 ipads.

The lucky draw for two families will be held at our school assembly on Monday 14th April, 9.30 - 11.00am. Thank you to all those families who have come “on board” already.  Our goal is to have all parents supporting the school through school donation. Remember, to gain a 10% discount on all school trips, events and school uniform, please pay by end of this term. 

Best Speaker in Years we have Listened too!

Below are comments from staff and Board Members who are attending our Teacher Only Day run by Dr Joseph Driessen on "Parenting Boys for Success at School"

There are still seats available for tonights seminar, 7.00pm at the Whangaparaoa Golf Club.  $10.00 per ticket, refreshments provided. Door sales available. 

"Having experienced half of the session with Joseph today, I’ve got so many notes and action points to take into our parenting for our two boys.  Additionally, as a board member, I’m so proud of the leadership of Gulf Harbour School in bringing Dr Driessen to develop our already great teachers.  I recommend to any parents of boys to make the time tonight to attend, you won’t regret it."

Tony Naidu – Parent and Board Member Gulf Harbour School

"Great strategies to empower our boys as learners, as teachers and parents."

Kirstin R. teacher

"This is a great opportunity to confirm those things that you’re doing right and perhaps a few tools to help you be an even better parent to your boys! I’ve learnt a lot and my family as a whole will benefit from this. Don’t miss it!" 

Vanessa Bradley, Parent and Board Member

"Dr Diessen comes at this whole issue from a great perspective, that is, what do you need to do to create a great learning environment? A sub set of this is boys and what they need, to be great learners. Highly recommended!"

Max Brown Teacher

Highly Recommended Night not to be Missed!!

Below are comments from staff and Board Members who are attending our Teacher Only Day run by Dr Joseph Driessen on "Parenting Boys for Success at School"

There are still seats available for tonights seminar, 7.00pm at the Whangaparaoa Golf Club.  $10.00 per ticket, refreshments provided. Door sales available. 

"Having experienced half of the session with Joseph today, I’ve got so many notes and action points to take into our parenting for our two boys.  Additionally, as a board member, I’m so proud of the leadership of Gulf Harbour School in bringing Dr Driessen to develop our already great teachers.  I recommend to any parents of boys to make the time tonight to attend, you won’t regret it."

Tony Naidu – Parent and Board Member Gulf Harbour School

"Great strategies to empower our boys as learners, as teachers and parents."

Kirstin R. teacher

"This is a great opportunity to confirm those things that you’re doing right and perhaps a few tools to help you be an even better parent to your boys! I’ve learnt a lot and my family as a whole will benefit from this. Don’t miss it!" 

Vanessa Bradley, Parent and Board Member

"Dr Diessen comes at this whole issue from a great perspective, that is, what do you need to do to create a great learning environment? A sub set of this is boys and what they need, to be great learners. Highly recommended!"

Max Brown Teacher

School Closed Monday 7th April, 2014

Teacher Only Day

Before and After School Care Holiday Programme

 2nd Week of School Holidays 28th April - 2nd May

We are delighted to be offering child care in the second week of the holidays

All bookings must be received by no later than Friday the 11^th April. Email: asc@ghs.school.co.nz

Children must bring morning tea and lunch. For those who are staying for the afternoon programme we will be providing afternoon tea.

Examples of some of our programme activities are: 

Explores Treasure Hunt to Waterfall Gully

 Puppet making

 Revisiting ‘Old Times Day’ (children to come dressed up in old time clothes) 

Egg and spoon races 

Sack racing

Baking scones 

Old time craft

Fun at the movies – design your own ice cream Sunday and create it – eat it

Full programme content will be available shortly

Pricing as per below

Our programme will be open from 7.00 to 6.00 (see prices below)

7.00 to 8.30 $12.00

7.30 to 8.30 $8.00

8.00 to 8.30 $4.00

8.30 to 3.00 $26.00

3.00 to 4.00 $8.00

3.00 to 5.00 $13.00

3.00 to 6.00 $17.00

For example John Smith is booked in from 8.00am to 6.00pm the total cost will be $47.00

Film for Flowers

Did you know that bees are dying around the world? It’s a sticky problem that needs our help.

Come join us for a film fundraiser on April 10^th to watch Queen of the Sun. An American documentary that brings the world of bees alive, looking at why their dying and what we can do to care for bees.

Show runs from 6.00 -7.30pm. Bring a cushion; chairs available for seating as well.

Prices as below;

·       Adult koha (2 adults, or 1 adult & 1 student (11 years and over), $8

·       Individual koha $5

·       Children (up to 10 years) Gold coin donation. This will help cover the film license fee. 

·       There will also be a donation bucket for flowers. All money raised from this will go towards buying flowers for our school gardens to make it a bee friendly school.

There will be yummy homemade baking for sale & drinks. See front office for tickets, which go on sale on Thursday 3rd April.

Watch Queen of the Sun Movie - April 10th

Film for Flowers

Did you know that bees are dying around the world? It’s a sticky problem that needs our help.

Come join us for a film fundraiser on April 10^th to watch Queen of the Sun. An American documentary that brings the world of bees alive, looking at why their dying and what we can do to care for bees.

Show starts at 6-7.30pm. Bring a cushion; chairs available for seating as well.

Prices as below;

·      Adult koha (2 adults, or 1 adult & 1 student (11 years and over), $8

·      Individual koha $5

·      Children (up to 10 years) Gold coin donation. This will help cover the film license fee. 

·      There will also be a donation bucket for flowers. All money raised from this will go towards buying flowers for our school gardens to make it a bee friendly school.

There will be yummy homemade baking for sale & drinks. See front office for tickets, which go on sale on Thursday.

Gulf Harbour School Inaugural PTA Meeting - Tuesday 11th March

Interested in joining the Gulf Harbour School PTA???

Come along and see why we need a PTA and the relationship between the BOT and PTA. Fundraising ideas for 2014.

7.30pm in the Staffroom - tomorrow Tuesday 11th March.

Teacher Only Day Childcare at Gulf Harbour School

Teacher Only Day

Monday 7th April 2014

Before and After school care

Our programme will be open from 7.00am to 6.00pm (see prices below)

7.00am - 8.30am $12.00

                                                             7.30am - 8.30am $8.00

                                                             8.00am -  8.30am $4.00

8.30am - 3.00pm $26.00

                                                             3.00pm - 4.00pm $8.00

3.00pm - 5.00pm $13.00

3.00pm - 6.00pm $17.00

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For example John Smith is booked in from 8.00am to 6.00pm the total cost will be $47.00

We are providing an onsite program which will include Cooking, craft, outdoor/indoor games and a movie (to be confirmed) on the day.

Afternoon tea will be provided.  Children need to bring morning tea, lunch, a hat and a change of clothes.

Payment and bookings need to be confirmed and paid for by Wednesday 2^nd April

Email bookings or enquiries on

asc@ghs.school.nz

Friday Mufti Day to Support Kiara Angel Walk - Friday 28th February

Rainbow themed Mufti Day - Friday 28th February in support of Kiara's Angel Walk 

Dress up in your favourite rainbow colours and please bring along a gold coin donation.

See details of the Sunday walk below. Please support it.

Kiara's Angel Walk

Kiara’s Angel Walk is now in its third year and its popularity as a fun community event has encouraged organisers to ensure it becomes a regular feature in the Summer calendar. The event is held on National Children’s Day and fundraises for The Child Cancer Foundation.

Kiara’s Angel Walk begins with a walk around the beautiful Te Ara Tahuna, Orewa Estuary Walkway, concluding with a Family Funday at the Western Reserve, Orewa.

When: 9am Sunday, 2nd March 2014.

Where: Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Walkway, Orewa.

Course: Walk or cycle the 2km or 7km course.

Theme: Dress up, have fun and join the colourful procession of purple, wings, butterflies and rainbows.

Every year, before the walk begins, we release hundreds of lilies into the Orewa Estuary as a symbol of remembrance. It is a beautiful site to watch them float out over the water as we make our way along the walkway. The release is in honour of all the children who are diagnosed with cancer each year, the angels who walk amongst us and also a tribute to the memory of angels who have passed.

The wider community and all walkers are invited to join in the Family Funday at Western Reserve, bring the family and enjoy some fabulous entertainment, children’s rides, food stalls and fun atmosphere!

The event aims to provide the community with a spectacular day out with the emphasis on fun for the whole family on National Children’s Day.

We encourage all participants young and old to have some fun and dress up for the event. The themes are purple, butterflies and rainbows (all Kiara's favourite things) so get your work colleagues, family and friends together and get creative!

The walk starts at 9am from Pohutukawa Reserve, Red Beach.

Senior School Swimming Sports - Leisure Centre Stanmore Bay Wednesday 26th February

All students Year 5 - 8 will be participating in at least 2 events relevant to their ability.  Come along and watch from 10.00am - 2.00pm. Students will be travelling by bus to and from the Leisure Centre.
These are the things that they will need to take on the trip:

• Water bottle
• Morning tea and lunch
• Towel and togs/swimming gear (worn under their school uniform)
• Bag to put wet towels and togs into

Milk at Gulf Harbour School

MILK FOR SCHOOLS is starting in our school next week 17th February.

From Monday to Thursday every week, your child will receive chilled milk supplied by Fonterra.

Milk will be delivered to your child's class and consumed on site.  There is a recycling programme as part of this, also provided by Fonterra.

Should you not wish your child to receive this milk, please inform your child's teacher.

We see this as a very positive initiative for the child of New Zealand.