Mobile Device Evening - 3rd December

Monday December 3^rd             7.30pm             Whangaparaoa Golf Club

Gulf Harbour School will be hosting an evening based around our intentions to encourage students to own and bring mobile devices to school.  This evening is for all year levels 1 - 8.

The evening will consist of the following:

·       Where we are as a school.

·       Why we are recommending Apple products.

·       Presentation from leading Educationalist Stuart Hale

·       Questions and Answers

·       Presentation and options from Noel Leeming group

Mr Petrie on Newstalk ZB Thursday 7:15am

Listen to Mike Hoskings on NewsTalk ZB's Breakfast Show Thursday (tomorrow) morning at 7:15am.  He will be interviewing Mr Petrie about the exciting events of the day.

Students Safe- Heading Off For Swim at the Pools

Update: 5:00pm From Deputy Principal Jane Cochrane

We have just spoken to Mr Petrie. Everyone is safe and rather excited.
Students are heading off to the pools for a swim.

Breaking News - All Safe - Tongariro

With the recent breaking news of Mount Tongariro errupting we would like to strongly inform all parents of students attending our Year 8 camp that they are all safe and currently walking out of the track.

Update from Doc

Our group is currently an hour and half away from the bus waiting at the bottom of the mountain. They are with a Department of Conservation Guide, everyone is safe.  Doc have advised at this stage, that there is no problem with where our group is staying, activity was on the other side of the mountain. There were no rocks, or falling debris or injuries.

We will keep you updated as we hear further information.

Bright Sparks Musical Learning, A Music and Dance Therapy Programme

Bright Sparks Musical Learning assists young children with special needs to achieve their developmental milestones and supports their general sense of wellbeing.
 

Each and every session is child-focused and catered to a child's level of understanding, interest and ability. We connect, share and learn thru various musical opportunities and dance movements. All music instruments and other resources are provided by the facilitator. Each session builds on from prior knowledge and acknowledges the role of the caregiver in helping the child reach their potential.

Ages: 0 to 6

Sessions are offered in a client's home.

Please call Hendrina Hancock on 09 428 0179 or 0211 553 541 for more information.

Years 7 & 8 Camp Facebook page

We have set up a Facebook page for Year 7 & 8 camps. It will be updated daily for families of students who are away at Tongariro & Kauaeranga Valley. Go to: http://www.facebook.com/ghsschoolcamps
 

Orewa Lions Club Raffle - proceeds to Gulf Harbour School

Orewa Lions Club Xmas Raffle

Tickets - $2.00 each / Book of 6 $10.00

Available from the school office

1st Prize - Fuera Wood Fired Oven

2nd Prize - Heletranz Scenic Flight for 2

3rd Prize - Grocery Hamper

4th Prize - Morris & James Platter

5th Prize - Chocolate & Sweets Hamper

Drawn 17th December

Results published in Rodney Times 20th December

Proceeds will be donated to Gulf Harbour School

School Hats Compulsory

A reminder that school hats need to be worn every day in terms 1 & 4.  Your child will need to stay in the covered areas should they not bring a hat to school.  Please make sure your child is wearing our navy school hats with the school logo on.

Athletics Day - Wednesday 7th November

Athletics Day

All students participating 

Wednesday 7th November 2012

Sausages for sale $2.00 & drinks $1.00

Year 7/8 students will be also be selling home baking throughout the day

Remember your suntan lotion & hats

Everyone welcome to watch

All Day Celebration for Readathon - Monday 29th October

All Day Celebration for Readathon - Monday 29th October 

Children need to dress up as their favourite book character and bring a cushion, bean-bag or deck chair so they can be comfortable for reading all day. Bring pop corn to enjoy while reading and being read to.

Day will start with whole school - Character parade and  guess the character.  

We will have a 'Marathon' of reading across intercom during the middle block. 

After lunch - Stu Duval will share some of his books and his journey to becoming an author.

There will be reading time with buddies. 

Parents welcome to come in throughout the day.

Let's celebrate our wonderful two weeks of reading!!!

GHS hits 237 470 pages!

YES we have reached over 200 000 pages read.
Your total is 237 470!!!!

A Story From the Farm - Readathon!

'Baa Baa Smart Sheep' is performed in a new and unique way from Mrs Millington and Mr Van Zyl. What a lot of fun!

Mrs Metcalfe Reads to the School!

Mrs Metcalfe read 'Brave Knight' to the school today. What a great story! Remember to keep getting sponsors!! Details are below...

Follow this link for readathon forms
http://sirreadalot.wikispaces.com/home

Online Sponsorship  http://www.funda.co.nz/gulf-harbour-school/the-great-stick-your-head-in-a-book-athon
Make sure you sign up!

Thank you!

Thank you so much to The Lions Foundation and Pub Charity who both kindly donated towards transportation for our Year 7 & 8 camps this year. 

All Day Celebration (Read-a-thon) - Monday 29th October

  

Children need to dress up as their favourite character and bring a cushion, bean-bag or deck chair so they can be comfortable for our all day Reading celebration. Remember your hats & water bottles.

Parents are welcome to come along for the day/part of the day - remember to bring along something comfortable to sit on too.

We will start the day with Sir Readalot, then go into a parade of the costumes and a 'Guess the character' competition.

Just a reminder that we still have until this date to get sponsorship - our goal is $20,000.  The students are so involved in the Reading but we just need to keep pushing hard with the sponsors - just think if we averaged around $50.00 sponsorship per child we would get there:)

Loving our Kids on Purpose

Course starts Wednesday 17th October 2012
7.30pm - running for 8 weeks
Wentworth College

This course will give parents the tool to:
Protect their connection with their children
Teach the children to manage increasing levels of freedom
Replace the tools of intimidation and control
Create a safe place for children to build confidence and personal responsibility
RSVP 09 424 1771

Hibiscus Coast Kindergarten Ducky Derby

Sunday, 4 November 2012 – Hibiscus Coast Kindergarten Ducky Derby. Annual fundraising event commencing at 11.00am at Western Reserve, Orewa. Duck race at 2.00pm with $10 duck tickets available from Orewa Menswear, on the day or by phoning 021 609 747.  First prize is $500 cash plus 2^nd and 3^rd prizes and loads of spot prizes.  In addition, there will be colouring competitions, raffles, live entertainment, food stalls, rides, lucky dips and much more! A fun day out for family and friends with all monies raised going to the upgrade of kindergarten facilities and equipment. 

English Course For Adults –

Learn English, meet new people and have some fun at Gulf Harbour School!

Please, come and register Monday, 15/10 and Tuesday, 16/10 at the main reception of Gulf Harbour School

·       The English class will be taught at Gulf Harbour School on Thursdays, 2 pm to 3 pm, in term 4, 15/10 – 20/12.

·       The tuition fee is $ 200.00 and has to be paid fully and in advance when you register.

·       The course is suitable for learners of English ranging from beginners to advanced beginners.

Sir Readalot Officially Starts Readathon!

This morning Sir Readalot officially opened 'The Great Stick Your Head in a Book Readathon' by reading the Dr Seuss story 'Oh The Places You'll Go!'  What a great start, thinking about what you can achieve through reading! Students at the school gate were already reading before school!!! Let's READ, READ, READ!

THE READATHON BEGINS!

It's time to start reading!!!! The readathon officially starts Monday 15 October.

We would love to have parents/grandparents to come in and read to and with the children.  The dates and time for our parent/grandparent afternoons will be: 

Wednesday 17th October 2-3 pm 

Wednesday 24th.  'Open afternoons'  

We would love to see you!!