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 4th February 2004

COMING EVENTS
Waitangi Holiday 6 Feb
BOT Meeting 24 Feb
DPS Swimming Sports 23 Feb
NW Swimming Sports 5 March
DPS NEWS
LUNCH HOUR CHANGE

The lunch hour has been changed slightly to avoid the head of the summer sun. This will continue through until the end of Daylight saving.
Lunch times are as follows:
12.45pm to 1.25 pm
Play time has been extended and will now be from 10.30-11am.

SWIMMING
Please ensure your children bring their togs, towels and swimming caps to school each day. Swimming is part of our school programme and we expect every child to swim. No child will be allowed in the pool without a swimming cap. Swimming caps are available from the school Office for $3.00. Thanks.

ABSENT CHILDREN
It is the parents/caregivers responsibility to contact the school if your child or children are absent from school. Phone 439 7255

PTA MEETINGS
There will be two meetings in the DPS staffroom next week, Monday 9th Feb at 7.30pm and Wednesday 11th Feb at 3pm. The reason for two meetings is to cater for all parents. So please attend one of these meetings as your support is much appreciated.

LIBRARY
We have a large number of books missing from the library which were not returned from last year. If you have any books at home with the DPS stamp please send them back to the library.

ICEBLOCKS AND JUICES
These are available at lunchtime for children to buy at .70c.

SUN HATS
We are continuing to hear about the increasing dangers of exposure to the sun. We want our students to be as safe as possible. All children must wear sun hats. Those who do not have a sun hat will be restricted to playing under one of the shade areas. This will apply to all children.
Caps, full brimmed hats will be acceptable, beanies are not acceptable.

MEDICINES
If your child needs medication at school please bring to the office and also update any medicines that may need replacing.

DPS CLASSES
Teacher Rm Class Level
Jennie Vallance 2 Yr 3-4
Theresa Goertz 3 Yr 3-4
Wendy Hallett 4 Yr 3-4
Jackie McGlasson 5 Yr 3-4
Leanne Phillips 6 Yr 5- 6
Phil Brown 7 Yr 5- 6
Judy Harding 8 NE
Jenny Bishop 9 NE
Lynn Vincent 10 Yr 1
Colin Schwamm 11 Yr 1 - 2
Sallyann Purdon 12 Yr 2
Alayne Fitness 12 Yr 2
Janice McLean 13 Yr 2
Alicia Whata 16 Yr 5- 6
Carolyn Dudley 17 Yr 5- 6
Merilyn Marsden 18 Yr 3-4

SENIOR TEACHERS:
Junior Syndicate—Janice McLean
Rooms 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Middle Syndicate—Merilyn Marsden
Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 18
Senior Syndicate—Alicia Whata
Rooms 6, 7, 16, 17

MEET THE SNAZZY SENIOR SYNDICATE TEAM
All parents are invited to attend an afternoon to meet the syndicate teachers and have a chat with your child’s classroom teacher. This will be held in the school staffroom at 3.15pm on Wednesday 11th February. We will promptly start at 3.15pm and each eacher will discuss aspects of our syndicate programmes after which teachers and parents will head off to their classrooms so that you can have a quick chat. At 3.45pm everyone is invited back to the staffroom for refreshments.

SHOWTIME
On the 16th Feb a highly recommended “Kahurangi Dance Theatre” is coming to our school to present a show “People of the Pacific”. The performers present the voyage of the Takitimu canoe through Polynesia to Aotearoa during the great migration. This programme includes traditional dances from Tahiti, Hawaii, Samoa and the Cook Islands. The $2.00 per child entry fee can be handed to their classroom teacher. We would encourage everyone to attend and enjoy this presentation.

SCHOOL FEES
School fees are $35.00 per child. This helps towards your child’s extra educational needs which are not covered by ministry funding.

SENIOR SYNDICATE AUCKLAND TRIP
As part of the Senior Syndicates science focus for the term on “Endangered Animals” they will be going to Auckland for an overnight trip. Rooms 6 & 17 —- 18th & 19th March
Rooms 7 & 16 —- 25th & 26th March
The cost for this trip is $125.00 per child. Please pay to the office.

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS.

JUNIOR CRICKET
Starts on Saturday 7th February 9am at the Intermediate School.

SWIMMING LESSONS
After school swimming lessons commencing Tuesday 10th February, Enquiries to Janet Froggatt 439 8867. Cost $20.00

FOR HIRE
Cherry picker/mobile hoist available for hire. Phone the NW Hotel for more details.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Kauri Coast Multiplex is now running the after school program again this year. We will pick your child up from their school in our ten seater van and take them down to the Multiplex where they will do their homework (supervised), given morning tea and allowed to enjoy the Multiplex’s facilities to pickup time.
TIMES:
3pm to 5.30 Mon-Fir
Cost $6.00 per day
Please phone the Multiplex for bookings 439 6093 or 021 161 3017.
Dargaville Primary School 2005 School Newsletters:

Dargaville Primary School 2004 School Newsletters:

Dargaville Primary School 2003 School Newsletters:

Dargaville Primary School 2002 School Newsletters: