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NEWSLETTER FOR TUESDAY 31 MARCH 2015
Kia Ora koutou
Congratulations go to our whanau on achieving so much in such a short term!
Camps, swimming sports, Kids Lit Quiz, Family Fiesta the list goes on….. In between this are
assessments, instructional reading, writing and mathematics, physical education programmes, digital
learning and science.
Friday evening’s Family Fiesta reflected our school culture in many ways – it was focused, it was fun
and it was about whanau.
Thank you so much to Nina, Carmen and Stacey and their team for bringing $11,500 into our future
– focused school. These extra funds enable us to provide the best opportunities for our learners.
In such a short term we have achieved so much and this will be celebrated on Thursday at 11am at
our final assembly
Happy Easter!
Ngā mihi nui
Mandy O’Sullivan
Principal
2015 SCHOOL DATES:
April: 2 Last day of Term 1
20 First day of Term 2
23 Information for parents wanting to
support their learner through Digital
Devices
27 ANZAC Day Holiday
May: 11 Grey Main School Cross Country
13 West Coast Primary League Tournament
18-20 Rooms 17 & 18 Camp – Hanmer
Springs
20-22 Room 14 Camp – Hanmer Springs
27 West Coast Cross Country – Kumara
June: 1 Queen’s Birthday Holiday
5 Year 5/6 Rippa competition starts
24-26 School Production
July: 3 Last day of Term 2
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
Last week we had 95%. Our aim is to have
95%.
ABSENCES: Please phone 7685411 or text
the absence mobile 0277685089. Please state
the reason why your child is absent.
ANZAC REMEMBERANCE ASSEMBLY: On Friday 24 April our school will remember the soldiers who lost their
lives in WWI particularly the ex-students and teachers who attended Grey Main School. We will hold this assembly at
Dixon Park beside the Grey Main Gates, so keep this date free as it will be a special day for today’s learners.
WESTREAP OSCAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME: 7th – 10th April 2015. Karoro Suburbs Rugby Club Rooms. A
holiday programme for children aged 5-13 years. Activities include: Visit to Kiwi House in Hokitika, Treats and Movie at
the Regent Theatre, Swim at the local pool, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Games, Bike Safety. Enrolments due by 30th March
2015. All enquiries to: Phone: 03 755 8700 or 0800 927 327, email: reception@westreap.org.nz, website:
www.westreap.org.nz.
VIRTUAL COOK STRAIT SWIM: The ultimate charity fundraising event of the year! Get involved and raise money
for your charity! Saturday 11 April 2015 – 12pm to 4pm. For more information or to join a team contact: Lynette
O’Connor Activities co-ordinator, Grey District Aquatic Centre. Email: lynette.oconnor@greydc.govt.nz Phone:
7689076.
FAST BREAK HOLIDAY BASKETBALL PROGRAMME: in the 2nd week of the school holidays. The dates
are Monday April 13, Tuesday April 14 and Wednesday April 15 from 10.00am - 3.00pm. at the Civic Centre.
Cost is $25 per day and numbers are limited.
KAHUNA BOARDRIDERS CLUB: are running an "Intro to Surfing" on Thursday April 16 and Friday April 17.
Cost is $25 a day. Contact details on Kahuna Boardriders Facebook page. Numbers are very limited - only 10 spaces a
day- so you need to be in quick.
Contact for both activities: Robbie Barrow Robbie.focustrust@yahoo.co.nz or test 0212803984.
THE CREATIVE STUDIO: Holiday timetable is
available in the school office and a copy is on the
school notice board. Any queries please contact Rita
Costen 768 4584, 0223432922 or email
thecreativestudio@hotmail.com.
FULL ASSEMBLY THURSDAY 2 APRIL @ 11AM
Principals Awards
Key Coms
School Singing
Class Presentation: Room 13
THE ADVENTURES IN TECHNOLOGY
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME: 3D Modelling $35 per
person available Tuesday 7 April or Tuesday 14 April
9:30 – 12:30. 3D Printing $35 per person available
Wednesday 8 April or Wednesday 15 April 9:30-12:30.
Become an Action Hero…Figurine $40 per person
available Thursday 9 April or Thursday 16 April 9:301:00. Limited spaces available for all workshops.
More information is available on the techspace
website: westcoasttechspace.co.nz.
FRIDAY HEALTHY LUNCH
No Friday Lunch this week
WELCOME TO OUR NEW SCHOOL FAMILIES: This
week we had Jordan Rissman join Room 10 and he as come
to us from Paroa School.
CROCK POTS: Thank you to those who lent us the use of
their crock pots for our Family Fiesta. These are now
available for collection in the Tech Centre.
JUNIOR SQUASH: Junior squash is held on
Monday nights. It will be starting on Monday
27th April. There are limited spaces available so please
contact Erin Ellery on 7626181 or
email clarkerin@vodafone.co.nz.
CANTERBURY SWIMMING SPORTS: Yesterday three
of our swimmers represented the West Coast Zone at the
Swimming Sports in Christchurch. Congratulations Ella
Fischer, Cleo Beynon and Emma Williams who showed the
Grey Main Way to do the best they could. Tino pai rawa atu
koe!
GIRL GUIDES: Join us for new friends, fun and adventure
at Girl Guides!
Girls 5 to 18 years all welcome.
New Ranger unit starting in Term 2 in Greymouth.Inquiries to
EJ (District Coordinator) on ej.burgessgrey@hotmail.com
VANUATU DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Two of our senior students, Ben Willman and Daniel BettsHorridge are raising funds for Vanuatu devastated by Cyclone
Pam. A coin trail is being created. Please be generous and
send coins along. Every coin helps.
2015 ICAS – International Competition and Assessment for Schools: Grey Main Learners Years 4, 5, 6, 7,
& 8 have the opportunity to sit ICAS exams. The subjects offered are Science, English and Mathematics. The
closing date for entries is Thursday 5th May.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ICAS ENTRY
Child’s name: _________________________________________ Year: ____________
SCHOOL BANKING: Wednesday mornings
in the Tech Centre 8:30am – 9am
INTERNET BANKING: Payments can be
made to the school via internet banking to:
Grey Main School 12-3168-0045425-02.
Please include your child’s name and what the
payment is for in the reference fields.
Science $8.50
English $8.50
Mathematics $8.50
Parent’s signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________
I have enclose $_______________ for the entry fee.