WAIOURU SCHOOL

Ko te Mana te Mea Nui Honour Above All Good afternoon all. the weather here in little old Waiouru hasn't been terribly good and we have been stuck inside a fair bit this week. On the plus side, this means the snow is building up on the mountain, therefore we will have plenty to play in on our school snow day. It's so wonderful that we have this resource right on our door step, so we might as well make the most of it. There are not many children in this country who can say their whole school got to have a trip to the snow. Luckily RAL recognises the importance of these Education Outside the Classroom experiences and provides district schools with very reasonable rates for skiing and snowboarding. We will be sending out the ski trip newsletter on Monday, with costs, timings & options to make this trip less of a financial burden. Today an additional newsletter is also going home to all Year Three to Eight students with information in regards to the Ohingaiti Tough Kids Challenge which will be next Friday 14th September. This is going to be very exciting as it was a roaring success last year. We will all travel down on the bus in the morning. Please let us know if you are keen to help out on the day. Have a great weekend everyone. I have my fingers crossed Sunday is sunny and fine so I can do a little reconnaissance up the mountain - perhaps take up my RAMs forms and analyse the risks to my aged knees on the skis ;-) Goodness life is hard lol Marama.
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BOT Members Wayne Davis Katrina Snook Louise Tweeddale Mike Edmonds Tania Wicks Stacey Grimshaw Kerry Harding Marama Stewart Next BOT meeting 18th September 5pm
BOT Meetings 2012
20 Feb 24 April 19 June 22 August 16 October 27 March 15 May 22 July 18 September 20 November

WHATS HAPPENING Life Education Truck Parent session 12th Sept 33.30pm Tough Kids Challenge -14th Sept Ski Trip 20th Sept Cross Country - 24th Sept Fun Run -24th Sept
Ph: 06 387 6860 Fax: 06 387 6129 Website: www.waiouru.school.nz

The Life Education truck will be here next week and there will be a parent session on Wednesday 13th 3.003.30pm.
Waiouru School, Ruapehu Road, Waiouru Email: office@waiouru.school.nz 6/09/2012 Term 3, Week 8

Totara Hi there, I am Kelly Fogden and I teach years 2 and

3. This is my first year of teaching. I have spent a number of years living and working in London and Europe as a Nanny and this is what inspired me to become a teacher. I live on Otiwhiti Station near Hunterville.

SCHOOL WEB SITE

Our website is updated regularly so do keep looking. You can find photos of what the children have being doing in class, keep an eye on up and coming events, find information about the school and see the latest newsletters. www.waiouru.school.nz Movie Premiere for "Kiwi Flyer" A NZ made movie for all the family. When 12 year old Ben sets out to win the Nelson Trolley Derby in the memory of his dad, he learns what matters in life when he is forced to overcome the dodgy school loan sharks, a mother who has banned him from the race and an Aussie family who will stop at nothing to keep the trophy in the family. G Rated Movie, Saturday 15th September at The Majestic Theatre , Taihape.1.30pm - 4.00pm Children $10 Adults $15 Tickets available at Paper Plus, Soul Food Cafe, Little Blue Lamb and The Hair Shop. Seats are limited - get in quick!!
BOT Meetings 2012
20 Feb 24 April 19 June 22 August 16 October 27 March 15 May 22 July 18 September 20 November

DAFFODIL DAY Mikaela Barnett organised a fundraising event at the school to raise money for Daffodil Day. She raised $159.00. Well done Mikaela. WANTED Music-Kapa Haka-Martial Arts Choir: We are looking for people who would like to teach any of the above to our children. We will cover travel costs if needed. If you can help please contact the school. WHATS HAPPENING NEXT TERM Teachers Only Day We will be having a teacher only day next term Friday 9th November which means our last day for school this year will be 14th December not the 13th.

Wanganui Girls College Technology and Science Morning Wanganui Girls College are inviting Year 7 and 8 girls to join them for a Technology and Science morning on Friday 14th September. The workshop will include food, materials and science. They guarantee that your child will have an enjoyable time and it will be a great opportunity to interact with their students. It starts at 9am at Wanganui Girls College. They will provide morning tea for the girls. The session will conclude at 11.15am. Please contact their school office 06 3490944 by Monday 10th September to indicate your interest. WAIOURU DESERT GALA WEB PAGE The gala is going to be held in conjunction with the Variety Bash Launch and the Waiouru Family Day 10th March 2013. There will be stalls, rides, competitions, food, and lots more. It will be a great day out for all ages. To book a stall download forms from www.waiourudesertgala.com