Bruce McLaren Intermediate School
Tel: 836 3175, http://www.brucemclaren.school.nz/
6th September 2007 Newsletter No. 27/07
Dear Parents & Friends
of the School
Colds
It appears the season for contracting colds has really set in. A number of staff have been laid low as a result over the past week and also a number of students. If your child has the symptoms, please think about how they may be better off having a day or two at home to help them get over their illness.
Absences
Just a reminder to inform the office if your child is away. This saves Mrs Ferguson phoning you to see why they are not at school and also ensures that all absences are accounted for, which a couple of girls found out about on Tuesday.
Gymnastics
Congratulations to our gymnastics team. The Year 7 and Year 8 girls teams won their competition and the boys team finished second. I wish all teams all the best in the Inter-zone competition on Tuesday.
Production
The production is all done and dusted and a return to normality for all those involved is happening. Well done to all students involved, from the cast right through to the stage crew. A huge thank you to all the teachers who put in their time and effort to ensure that the show went ahead.
The feedback had been great and it was pleasing to see so many turn up to watch on the two evening performances.
Kel Robinson Cup
The Kel Robinson Memorial Cup was awarded last week to Lauren Nummy from Room 12 for being a diligent worker. Congratulations Lauren!
Year 8 Enrolments
A gentle reminder to all Year 8 students parents/caregivers that enrolments at secondary schools have started. It is imperative that you enrol your students for next year as it really helps with their transition from Intermediate School to Secondary School.
Testing for the different schools will be taking place next term - some will come into school to do it, while other schools will be asking students to go to them.
Support Variety -
The Children’s Charity
All Xtra customers around New Zealand will be given the opportunity to vote for their favourite charity – the four charities who receive the most votes will gain $250,000.
Just imaging the difference $250,000 could make in the lives of children in need.
Xtra customers vote for Variety on www.charityvote.co.nz
Waterpolo
Last Friday night our opponents were Rangeview Grey. This was
a fantastic evening with an outstanding display of teamwork throughout the game by all of our players. Due to this, they were able to enjoy a 11-2 victory over Rangeview.
The results by quarter were:
1st: 3-0, 2nd: 7-0, 3rd: 10-1, 4th: 11-2.
The goal scorers were:
Ruby Dragicevich – 3; Holly Rayner and Miro Harre – 2 each; Niko Lilo, Sahrenah Mullin, Stephanie Kyle and Shaun Boag – 1 each.
A superb effort by all. Well done!
Special thanks again to Emily Ingoe for her inspirational coaching.
N. Parker
Hockey Results
Congratulations to Bruce McLaren Hockey Team – not only did we win B Grade, we also won against Takapuna A Grade 4-1. Well done!
Chocolate Fish
The chocolate fish in the Merit Card draw last week were awarded to:
Clementine Juma Rm 8
Isaac Thomas Rm 3
Summer Bassett Rm 7
Avishek Singh Rm 8
Josephine Nicholas-Silika Rm 5
Sinead Love Rm 3
Well done!
Blue Light
Rainbows End Fun Day
- Sunday, 16th September
- Cost: $15.00
- Drop your child(ren) off at West Wave Carpark,
Sel Peacock Drive at 9.00am, collect at 4pm.
Flyers will be sent home today.
Enrolments:
Waitakere College
Have you enrolled yet?
Enrolments for 2008 for Year 9, including out of zone enrolments.
Monday 10th and Monday 17th September – 3.30pm to 6.00pm at your intermediate school.
Please phone Waitakere College 836-7890 for an appointment time.
Waitakere College, 42 Rathgar Rd, Henderson.
Principal: Mark Shanahan
Enrolments:
Kelston Girls’ College
Parents are invited to enrol their Year 8 daughters at Kelston Girls’ College on Thursday, 13th September from 3.30pm to 8.00pm. Please bring your daughter’s passport or birth certificate and most recent report. If you are interested in your daughter joining the High Motivation Class or the High Performance Sport programme, please discuss that with your enroller.
Community Notices
● BUSINESS & PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
Heather Leaity, B.Com, AMNZAA.
GST, Trial Balance, Financial Report, Budgeting.
Enquire within or email:
● FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
Puppetry ‘Around The World’ Workshop for Young People:
Monday, 24th September, 10am to 3.15pm, Fickling Centre in Three Kings. Design, construct, make and use your own puppet in this exciting workshop by experience puppeteer Linda Darby-Coring. At 2.30pm your friends and family are invited to watch your play. All equipment supplied. Bring your own lunch and wear loose clothing.
Music and Rhythm Workshops:
Tuesday, 25th September, 10am to 12.00pm. Join in this drum and percussion workshop and Rhythm Centre leader, Fraser Bruce.
Early bookings essential as there are limited places. Book through Auckland Regional Migrant Services on 625-2440 or see Miss Ross.
● CORBAN ESTATE ART CENTRE
All are welcome to enrol in the Spring School Holiday Children’s day classes and Term 4 Children and Adult Classes on weekends, after school and evenings and Summer School Programme in January at the Corban Estate Art Centre. Please contact CEAC on 838.4455 or www.ceac.org.nzor email for brochure or information.
● SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP
Totara Springs Christian Centre, Kids Camp, Year 5-8 (OSCAR Approved), 24th – 28th September, $160.00. Spend your time rock climbing, go-carting, swimming, hydrosliding and heaps more. Ph. (07) 888-4700 or email
● JUNIOR & SENIOR TOUCH
Juniors, Men’s, Women’s and Over 30’s on Thursdays, start date Thursday, 25th October; Mixed Teams on Fridays, start date on Friday, 26th October. There is a meeting being held on Tuesday, 25th September at 1pm to discuss the format, etc, Please make yourself available for this meeting. Junior’s $5 per player, Seniors $250 per team. Cash prizes paid out at the end of the season. Contact Louise Marsters on 818-3958 or 0210 730 305.
● INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL YOUTH EXCHANGE
International Cultural Youth Exchange, or ICYE as it is commonly referred to are involved with bringing into New Zealand, volunteers from a large number of countries to do voluntary work in New Zealand and experience the New Zealand culture.
While these young people, aged between 18 and 25 are in New Zealand, they are placed in several areas such as farming, environment care, horticulture, health camps, children’s homes, school placements, homes for the disabled and a varying range of social placements.
We are always looking for hosting placements that would be interested in giving these exchangees an opportunity to help out in these areas in exchange for board and meals. ICYE NZ pays the volunteers a monthly allowance while they are in New Zealand.
We have a large number of volunteers coming to New Zealand in January 2008 and their area of interest is assisting in schools, mainly in the area of teaching foreign languages, special needs teaching, sports and generally helping out at school. If you feel that you would be interest in having a foreign volunteer assist in your school programme, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Furthermore, if you would like to know more about our programme, please contact me either by email or by telephone 07 572 0901.
● MCLAREN PARK & HENDERSON SOUTH COMMUNITY INITIATIVE INC – CAR BOOTY SALE
Bruce McLaren Intermediate School.
Saturday's 7am – 12 Noon. Enquiries: 838-4820.
● SUPPORT ARTHRITIS NEW ZEALAND
Country and Western night, in the Wild Wild West! Dress up in your cowboy boots, grab your Stetson & come along.
Saturday 29th September at Kelston Community Centre
8pm – 12 midnight, with a live local band, and if you play an instrument, then why not bring it along and get up there on stage and have a go! Tickets are only $15, a light supper is provided, and it is BYO, so cheap as chips. Contact via email or or by phone
Deb Gilchrist - Ph: 835 9652 or 021 280 8384
Marilyn Stuart – Ph: 829 2939 or 021 234 0147
All proceeds go to Arthritis New Zealand, providing free clinics in your local community from children to elderly, helping the 1 in 6 who are affected by arthritis