Gulf Harbour Market Every Sunday

Something for Everyone

This Sunday is one for the Kids  'KIDS CORNER'

Book your space now for this weekends kids corner, where you bring your unwanted toys and books and sell for some pocket-money. NO COST, UNDER COVER, TABLE PROVIDED.

Limited space available, book now by calling Debbie 027 461 1148 or Kim 021 060 5356

This Sunday only, 4th March 2012 from 10am to 12pm.

Kiara's Angel Walk & Funday 4th March

The Family Funday (10am – 2pm Free Entry, Western Reserve)

Bring the whole family to a great day out for a good cause.
Enjoy Kiara's Angel Walk and finish up at the Family Funday which includes entertainment, children's rides, food stalls, street performers, craft stalls and a fun carnival atmosphere. 

The Angel Walk begins 8.45am, near Pohutukawa Reserve Orewa. 

A 7km walk around the Te Ara Tahuna Orewa estuary walkway.  

$10 per adult / $15 per family. Register at http://www.angelwalk.co.nz/ 

Tickets also available at Centrestage Theatre, Orewa.

Or register on the day $15 per adult / $20 per family (eftpos available).

This event is inspired by the story of Kiara Morgan who you may have heard about. She was a beautiful little girl from Orewa who was first diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 4 months old and who tragically lost her battle with cancer in October 2011 just before her 5^th birthday.

This event will be held on Sunday 4th March which is also International Children's Day and Child Cancer Appeal Month.

Thinking Caps Maths Tutoring

Thinking Caps for Kids run Maths Tutoring

in school time at Gulf Harbour Primary School

· teaching kids to enjoy Maths

· providing expert Maths tutoring in practical, hands-on lessons

· in school on Monday mornings and will take your child for their lesson during school time

· teach your child in small groups (5 or less) targeting their ability level

· support the Maths your child is learning in class

For more information, please contact Thinking Caps directly on:

Thinking Caps Office:  424 3536      Michele: 021 173 6422    

    http://www.thinkingcaps.co.nz/

Invoices / Statements

Currently we are invoicing you for the following items:

Stationery (issued to students) - $40.00. Please pay by 29th February 2012
Mathletics (years 1 - 8) - $25.00
School Donation (optional) incentive for paying early - $150.00 if paid by 31st March 2012

Please note years 3, 4, & 5 camps will be invoiced this term. 
All trips/activities need to be paid for prior to taking place.

Thank you to those who have already paid their account. Invoices/Statements will be sent to you by the end of this week.

School Start Date & Term Dates for 2012

School starts back for 2012 on Tuesday 7th February.
Remember all stationery will be issued to students in the class and each child will be invoiced for $40.00.  This needs to please be paid within the first week of returning to school.

Term Dates for 2012
Term 1 - 7th February - 5th April
Term 2 - 23rd April - 29th June
Term 3 - 16th July - 28th September
Term 4 - 15th October - TBA (approx 20th December)

The school office and uniform shop will be open for new enrolments and purchasing of uniform on Thursday 2nd February 9.00am - 3.00pm.

Looking forward to seeing you all back on the 7th.

2012 Stationery - The New Way

This year we are purchasing all school stationery for you, the opportunity of buying our stationery in bulk has helped us secure a great price offer.

We have spent considerable time working firstly with our teachers to make sure that the items they need are the right ones for their class and your children. We sent for quotes to three major stationery suppliers and have been offered competitive discounts of 50% on most of our stationery and about 30% on other items.

The cost is $40.00 per student ($10.00 per term). We will be debiting your account at the start of next year. Their school exercise books will be available first week back to take home and cover if needed.

The benefits of doing this:

 is competitive pricing on all stationery items

the right amount and type of stationery for your child's learning with their 2012 teacher

all the work has been done for you

Mobile Dental Unit

The Mobile Dental Unit currently situated at our school will be closed from Friday 16th December, reopening Monday 9th January.

All children will be sent appointments for either during the holiday period or will be seen when school returns on 7th February 2012.

Thankyou from The Dental Team

Athletics Sprint Finals

Athletics Sprint Finals

Friday the 16th December (weather permitting)
11am -12:30pm
Each year level sprint finals followed by class relays
Sausages drinks and ice blocks will be for sale.
Drinks $1
Ice blocks $1
Sausages/bread $2

Come along and support your children with your picnic lunch and blanket.

Holiday Fun Early School Closure

Holiday Fun will be operating our After School Care programme on Tuesday 20th December (last day of school), 1.00pm in Room 13.  Cost will be $5.00 per hour.  Bookings must e done through our website http://www.holidayfun.co.nz/

GHS YRs 1-4 Beach Party Disco

Friday 9th December at school in Rooms 8,9&10. Yrs 1-2 4:00 - 5:30pm, Yrs 3-4 6:00 - 7:30pm
Tickets $5.00 order from the office or door sales available. Please come dressed up in the theme, prize for best creative costume. There are some fun beach carnival games to play. Bring some extra money for candy floss, mini hot dogs, pizza etc.

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.