Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Purchase your 2013/2014 Entertainment Book
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Stu Duval Storytelling in the Stadium (Room 16) Thursday 23rd May
We are excited to let you know that Stu Duval, master storyteller will be performing for Gulf Harbour School this Thursday 23rd May. He will engage and entertain classes with the power of his words!
"His unique performances have captivated students and staff in schools across the nation. Combining his skills in Visual Art, Oral Storytelling and Drama, Stu weaves his original tales into a one-hour-one-man show, creating endearing characters full of passion, pathos and side-splitting humour. You will weep with laughter and cry with joy!"
This live performance will cost $4.00 per student and will be invoiced on your accounts. If you do not wish your child to attend please contact the office by Wednesday 22nd May. This is great value and a show not to be missed!
To find out more about Stu Duval, visit his website: www.studuval.co.nz
"His unique performances have captivated students and staff in schools across the nation. Combining his skills in Visual Art, Oral Storytelling and Drama, Stu weaves his original tales into a one-hour-one-man show, creating endearing characters full of passion, pathos and side-splitting humour. You will weep with laughter and cry with joy!"
This live performance will cost $4.00 per student and will be invoiced on your accounts. If you do not wish your child to attend please contact the office by Wednesday 22nd May. This is great value and a show not to be missed!
To find out more about Stu Duval, visit his website: www.studuval.co.nz
Monday, May 20, 2013
Are you interested in hosting international students for our school?
We Are Looking For Homestay Families
We have two international groups visiting Gulf Harbour School this autumn and winter.
We are excited to welcome a group of Chinese students from Ningbo Beilun Huashan Primary School from 7th -15th July. The children will have to be dropped off for normal school hours to attend their program which includes attendance of our school. Double placement of the children is possible and the homestay fee will be $ 220.00 per week per student. The age of the students has to be confirmed.
We are also delighted to welcome Ritsumeikan Junior High School back at Gulf Harbour. The fourteen to fifteen year old Japanese students will stay from August 20th to September 4th and attend our school and their sight seeing program within school hours. Please, check whether you could offer the following set up:
- There is no other Japanese student living with you
- The student has her/ his own bedroom for the time of the stay
- You have a child living with you in your household
The homestay fee is $ 220.00 per week.
If you are interested in one or both of the homestay opportunities we can offer, please contact Dagmar Goodall: d.goodall@ghs.school.nz
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Mobile Devices - follow our progress!
Interested in following our progress with using mobile devices? We now have over 100 devices registered. Follow our blog here http://theipadpod.blogspot.co.nz/
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Colgate Carton Collection
Gulf Harbour School has entered the Colgate Carton race competition.
This is where we, as a school can win prizes simply by collecting Colgate Cartons. The more Colgate Cartons we collect the more prizes we can win.
Please bring empty cartons into school and put into the bins located at both offices (student and main office). Spread the word, ask your neighbours and get on board in helping our school!
For more information please visit the website http://colgatecartonrace.co.nz
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Term 2 Starts
Enjoy the holiday break with your family. Term 2 starts back on Monday 6th May & finishes Friday 12th July.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Interested in Following Our Journey with Mobile Devices.
We now have 100 devices registered at school which is exciting to see. So much potential for extending learning opportunities. You can follow our journey with mobile devices here...
http://theipadpod.blogspot.co.nz
http://theipadpod.blogspot.co.nz
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Kelly Club and Kelly Sports are once again running holiday programmes from the 22nd April to 3rd May, 8.00am – 6.00pm. Held at Red Beach School, Orewa Primary School and Stanmore Bay School, this programme is open to kids from any school. Come join us for a fun-filled day of sports, arts ‘n’ crafts, beach trips, wheels days, cooking and heaps more awesome activities. For more information and to book go online to www.kellyclub.co.nz or contact Karen on 427 9377.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Baking a Difference for Red Puppy Bikkie Day
Millie Wilton and Olivia de Lautour from Room 22, are organising this fundraiser as a homework task. Our class is helping out by cooking biscuits for them.
Room 22 are getting out their mixing bowls, popping on their aprons and whipping up some puppy-shaped biscuits for the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) Red Puppy Bikkie Day.
Red Puppy Bikkie Day, now in its third year, is part of the RNZFB’s annual Red Puppy Appeal to raise funds to support RNZFB guide dogs.
Millie and Olivia will be selling puppy-shaped biscuit during morning tea break, outside the Food Tech Room on Thursday the 4th, 11th and 18th of April. The cost of each cookie will be $2.00.
Thank you for your support.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
School Closed for Easter Break
Easter break is from Friday 29th March until Tuesday 2nd April 2013.
School starts back on Wednesday 3rd April.
School starts back on Wednesday 3rd April.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Lane Clark presents to Gulf Harbour Parents
Tuesday 16th April 7.00pm
Whangaparaoa Golf Club
If there was one night, one meeting, one chance I could get to have our parents hear an educationalist explaining the 'why and what' behind what we do at Gulf Harbour, then this meeting with Lane Clark would be it. Please mark this in your calendars, we look forward to seeing you on the night. Creche available on the night. Please advise your child's teacher if you wish to use this service.
2013/2014 Entertainment Book Pre Orders
The NEW 2013 l 2014 Auckland Entertainment Book now includes content from Whangarei and the Bay of Islands and is even better than ever before! The best part is that the NEW Books are still $65 and we get $13 from the sale of every Book towards raising funds for Gulf Harbour School. Get your order in early to avoid missing out this year by clicking on the link below!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Changes to BOT Election Dates
Due to many time frame challenges occuring around the BOT Election dates, communicated to our parents in the 1st March newsletter, we have had to change the dates to the following:
Nominations called: 2nd May (was 15th March)
Nominations close: 16th May (was 29th March)
Voting Papers circulated: 21st May (was 3rd April)
Election day: 30th May (was 12th April)
Board takes office: 6th June 2013
Nominations called: 2nd May (was 15th March)
Nominations close: 16th May (was 29th March)
Voting Papers circulated: 21st May (was 3rd April)
Election day: 30th May (was 12th April)
Board takes office: 6th June 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) Webpage Update
Please note that we have updated our school webpage about IT and mobile devices. There, you will see our postion on encouraging mobile devices and particularly Apple products. Note too that students can bring other devices but will need to use them more independently as teachers are familiar with Apple devices. Click on link to see the page as it also includes copies of the Acceptable Use Agreement and covering letter.
http://www.gulfharbour.school.nz/index.php?page=digital-classrooms
http://www.gulfharbour.school.nz/index.php?page=digital-classrooms
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| Students using Devices in Room 5 |
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
LIVING HISTORY DAY - Mansion House - Kawau Island
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Experience the Kawau of the 1860s
See Mansion House come alive with costumes and activities from the time of Sir George Grey.
Enjoy high tea on the veranda of Mansion House.
Play old-fashioned children's games.
Learn the island's history from tour guides and special guests.
Make sure you wear your best Victorian garb for an opportunity to win the best dressed prize!
Kawau Water Taxis discounted fares 0800 111 616.
Booking essential.
More information at http://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMansionHouse
Or ph Mansion House 09 422 8882
View the PDF flyer
Local Maths Tuition
Mathematics Tuition
Guided Weekly sessions or On-Line
Is your child behind? Close learning gaps now!
(High school is too late)
Give your child confidence in maths! Individual learning programmes.
Primary to NCEA 1
Guided Weekly Sessions (on the Hibiscus Coast)
Primary to NCEA 1
Guided Weekly Sessions (on the Hibiscus Coast)
Ph: 09 424 1746 Mob: 0272295622
em: educatenz.net@gmail.com
EducateNZ www.educatenz.net
Teachers Stop Work Meeting - 19th March 2013
Where previously we have been able to manage this within the school, we are unable to do so, given the number of staff attending. This notice gives advance notice that where possible children will be sent home at 12.30pm on this day. Please consider options you may have to ensure for the management and safety of your children. Details and supervision options will be communicated shortly.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Whangaparaoa Lions Club Book Sale
Whangaparaoa Plaza
Wednesday 20th - Saturday 23rd March 2013
To donate books please ring Alister 09 424 8039
Public Meeting - Improve Cell Tower Planning
Where do you prefer cell towers in your community?
Join MP Mark Mitchell, Council & Local Board member & 2 Degrees to
HAVE YOUR SAY
4.00 - 6.00pm Monday 25th February
Whangaparaoa Hall
717 Whangaparaoa Road
Free sausage sizzle and drink
Sign the online petition: www.improvecellsiteplanning.org.nz
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