The Dargaville Primary School Newsletter is sent home most Wednesdays. The online version is usually posted on the same day. If you would like a paper copy please call in at the Dargaville Primary School Office, Portland St, Dargaville.

Wednesday, February 12, 2003

COMING EVENTS
18 February –BOT Meeting, 5.00 pm in the Board Room.
18 February—PTA Meeting, 7.30 pm in the staffroom
27 February—DPS Swimming Sports

DPS NEWS

ICEBLOCKS & JUICES
These are for sale at lunchtime for the children to buy at .70c each.

VIDEO OF PRIZEGIVING
Did anyone video the DPS 2002 Prizegiving? If you have any footage of the Kapa Haka performance can you please contact the school office.

PTA MEETING
18th February at 7.30pm in the staffroom. New members welcome, supper will be provided.

CENTRAL BAND OF THE RNZAF
On Tuesday 25th February 2003 the 65 member Central Band of the RNZAF will be at the Dargaville Town Hall to present a fun and exciting entertainment programme to as many of the regions school pupils as possible, as part of our annual concert tour. The Central Band is the only full size, professional Symphonic Band in New Zealand, and features all woodwind, reed, brass and percussion instruments as well as a corps of drummers. We present a programme that is entertaining and educational and offers a rare opportunity for pupils to enjoy a live performance displaying a wide selection of musical instruments and styles. The cost to schools will be $1.00 per person so to secure our booking please pay $1.00 to your class teacher by Friday 14th February.

THE FACTS OF LICE
*Head lice are small insects (about the size of a sesame seed, fully grown) that live close to the scalp.
*Nits are empty white egg cases which stick to the hair and are not the same as lice.
*Head louse infection is only present when you find an actual living, moving louse. (not a nit)
*Head lice spread when sustained, direct head to head contact allows them to walk from one head to another. They cannot fly, jump or swim.
*Anybody can get head lice, adults and children, those with short, long, clean or dirty hair.
*A lot of head louse infections are caught from close family and friends in the home and community, not always at school.
*The best way to stop infection is for families to check their heads regularly (once a week if possible) using detection combing.
The schools policy for children infected with head lice is to keep children at home until the infestation has cleared. Treatment packs are available from the school office at $7.00 for two treatments.

DENTAL CLINIC
Bev and Jody will be finishing at DPS on 21st February and going to Selwyn Park School.
Tooth decay is a painful, ugly but preventable disease.

FOUND
Reading glasses found on the corner of Portland Terrace and Ranfurly Street. To claim these come to the school office.

OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

NORTHERN WAIROA SOCCER
Registration of all players for the interclub Saturday competition based in Whangarei. Register 6pm Tuesday 18th Feb at Selwyn Park. Bring gear for practice. PLEASE NOTE: Rally day and registration for local Saturday morning soccer is not until Term 2. All enquiries Ph Lindsay Middleton 439 7402

GIRLS BRIGADE
Starts up again on Thursday 20th Feb, meeting at the Dargaville Baptist Church, 185 Victoria Street. 5yrs—15yrs starts at 3.30 – 5pm. Girls can come straight from school as afternoon tea is provided from 3—3.30pm. This is a fun Christian programme. For more information phone Pauline 439 7507. Check out our website www.girlsbrigade.org.nz

GIRL GUIDE ASSOCIATION
Positions available: If you would like to join a group of women who will share leadership of a Guide unit or a Brownie pack please contact Denise on 439 0074. The positions are voluntary and no formal qualifications are required, you will receive support, fun, friendship and satisfaction. You will be helping girls aged between 10—14yrs or 7—10yrs of age. Enjoy a stimulating programme offered for them by the Girl Guide Association of NZ.

ATHLETICS DARGAVILLE
Athletics has started on Wednesday’s at Selwyn Park. 4.00pm start for all 6 year olds and younger and 4.30pm for the older children.

WANTED
Transport wanted to Tikipunga on Tuesday’s leave Dargaville by 9am and return 3pm. Share costs phone 439 4348

JUNIOR TENNIS
Thursday’s at Dargaville Tennis Club, Station Rd.
Std 4 – Form 2 at 4—5pm High School pupils at 5—6pm
ASB Coaching Session this Saturday at 3.30—5.30pm cost is $5.00
Phone Julie 439 6309 or Mariann 439 8175

PRAISAMANIA
Kids Koncert at the Dargaville Baptist Church on Saturday 22nd February at 6.30pm. Cost is free but donations will be accepted.

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