Monday 8 September 2014
Dear parents
“OUR BEST ALWAYS”
Special Terrific Persons Awards
Congratulations to all the following children, who will receive their special certificates at this Friday morning’s assembly, starting at 9.10am, and run by the Techno Rangers: Chase Herman, Brooke Fleming, Mackenzie Grant, Hamish Grinder, Daniella Sansom, Blake Elliott, Abigail Clements, Airu Tanaka, Mathu Majurarathan, Brodie Hiku, Jayesh Mandri, Diya Matta, Gerry Gan, Sarah Franks, Daniel Yoon, Paige Jelavich-Taumata, Mark Moselen, Morgen Leemans and Emily Kummerow.
Scholastic Orders
The final date for Scholastic orders (No. 6) is Friday 12 September.
Values Programme
Well done also to the following children, who will be acknowledged at Friday’s assembly for showing cooperation:
Keana So, Tara Cruickshank, Steven Sturrock, Mateo Baria, Brian Yu, Sacha Alexander, Amelia Waugh, Xavier Luafutu-Tamati, Max Dowdall, Raneia Al-Obaidi, Tyla Hallows, Brenton Liu, Radhika Patel, Jake Clements, Minju Kim, Charlotte Pratt, Olivia Ellis, Zachary Samuels-Brits, Joshua Kao and Kevashan Moodley.
ICAS Spelling and Writing Results
These are the results of the Spelling and Writing International Competitions and Assessments which were sat at the beginning of the term. The ICAS Certificates will be presented at this week’s assembly.
Spelling
Year 4 High distinction: Cody Bennett
Distinction: Enrique Macwan
Credit: Alana Houkamau, Sean Jekel, April Peng
Merit: Tane Thompson
Year 5 Distinction: Janice Liu
Credit: Henry Duckworth, Jackson Hiku
Merit: Anish Edekar, Rahil Patel
Year 6 Credit: Joshua Kao, Carlos Leyva, Brook McGregor, Alex Parker, Iris Wu
Merit: Shloka Parikh
Writing
Year 4 Distinction: Enrique Macwan
Credit: Olivia Ellis
Merit: Regan Prow, Tawana Wenge
Year 5 Distinction: Rahil Patel
Credit: Grace Baik, Jackson Hiku, Janice Liu
Year 6 Credit: Diya Matta, Emily Speed, Iris Wu
Merit: Anaida Austin, Anna Simpson
Congratulations to all the 22 students who chose to participate in the Spelling and the 16 students who participated in the writing. Sandra Johnston (ICAS coordinator)
Y3/4 Production (reminder)
Wednesday is performance day and the arrangements are as follows:
· Matinee at 11.30am
· Evening performance at 6.30pm
Chorus members will bring their costumes home, so need to be back at school at 6.10pm, in rooms 22 and 23, dressed and ready to perform.
Cast costumes will remain at school so cast members (including dancers) need to be back at school at 5.45pm – boys to room 12, girls to room 13 for dressing and make up.
We anticipate finishing at 7.45pm-8.00pm, so if you are not staying, please return for pickup by 7.45pm.
Chorus will be dismissed from staffroom and cast from rooms 22 and 23, after the show.
We will be performing to the school on Tuesday, so please ensure costumes are at school in time.
Sue McIntosh
Y0-3 Cross-country
We will be holding our annual Cross-Country on Friday the 12th September.
However if this day is a rainy day we will endeavour to fit the races into the first available day that the sun shines.
Cross Country details:
Date: Friday 12 September 2014
Time: 1:35pm
Venue: School Field
Supporter Area: Along finishing stretch.
Children’s attire: Bring shorts, House T-shirt, running shoes and a sun hat to school, the children will
change during lunch. Sunscreen should also be worn, particularly if it is a sunny day.
Parent support and assistance on the day will be much appreciated.
Regards
Mrs S du Plessis, Mrs S McIntosh and the Yr 0-3 Team teachers.
Kind regards, and have a splendid week!
Mr T
SKIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Running here at Botany Downs School during the coming holiday break
Lots of fun, games, music, activities and more.
Be sure to complete the enrolment form to make your booking.
For more info please email us at or contact Wayne on 021 616 513.
We will be away at a Skids conference from the 29th Aug to 4th Sept, but will get back to you then.
Please leave us a message or email.
Thanks, Wayne Johnson
Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club
Season starting soon. For boys and girls. For more information go to: www.hpcc.org.nz