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 11 August 2004

COMING EVENTS
17th August—PTA Meeting
20th August—Sports Challenge
24th August— BOT Meeting
6th September—DPS Cross Country
DPS NEWS

PTA NEWS
Next meeting is 17th August, 7.30pm in the staffroom. The garage sale is on the 4th September . We need lots of items for the garage sale. Please bring everything to the school. If any item is too big for you to transport please phone the school and we will arrange transport.

BIBLE
Bible on Thursday from 12 —12.30pm in the school hall for the Middle Syndicate.

PARKING
We have asked several times for parents NOT to park across gateways to pick up and drop off children, both before and after school as well as lunchtime. Yesterday was chaos after school. We have the safety of the children to consider and were disappointed at the number of people who parked vehicles in inappropriate places. In future we will be recording vehicle registration numbers and reporting them to the police. The safety of children is paramount.
John Houston.

FUN WITH TE REO
Next Whanau Support Group Meeting is 19th August at 3.30pm in the DPS staffroom. All welcome.
This is a nose. He ihu tenei.
This is a mouth. He waha tenei.

DENTAL CLINIC
The Dental Clinic is now open until the end of the year or until further notice. We hope that your children have been busy brushing their teeth and getting help when needed. We encourage tooth brushing especially at night before bed and to brush for two minutes, followed by swishing around the toothpaste for ten seconds then spitting, do not rinse out. Clinic ph 439 4065. Anne & Sarah.

PET DAY
Parent help is needed for show day animals. Mrs Vincent is the teacher in charge and Trish McCullough is the co-ordinator behind the scenes. We are very grateful for all of Trish’s help but she will be unavailable for next years event, so now would be a good time to show someone the ropes. If you can help out please phone the office 439 7255.

COOKIES
Children can buy cookies for $1 on Wednesdays only. They will be on sale with the juices after children have eaten their lunch.

LIBRARY
The Library is open to 4pm every Monday and Tuesday.

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS.

HARDCORE DANCE COMPANY
Presents Hip Hop, Street Funk, Music Video Style and more. One show only held at Dargaville High School on Sunday 22nd August at 1pm. Door sales only, adults $5 and children 15yrs and younger $3.

NATIONAL TOY LIBRARY AWARENESS WEEK
From the 9th to the 13th of August we will have a display for you to view, (in the shop next to Gloria’s Flowers and Gifts), and on that 12th & 13th we will be open from 10am—2pm for all your inquiries and to join this great Library.
A colouring competition is being run by the Toy Library for 0-7 year olds, these can be collected from the school office.

DARGAVILLE TOY LIBRARY
Open day invitation to all parents/caregivers and children. We invite you on Monday 16th August 2004 from 10am—2pm. Come and view/try our extensive range of quality educational fun stimulating toys aimed at 0-7year olds. We are situated in the Community Hall, Hokianga Road, (opp. Town Hall)
If interested in viewing as a group or for more information contact Karla 439 5736 or Joanne 439 4010.

WEARABLE ART COMPETITION
The Rotary Club of Dargaville are wanting any children or adults interested in entering their wearable art competition to collect an entry form from the school office. It is for wacky, way out and novel creations either glued, stapled and sewn together. Creations will be modeled at the Dargaville Town Hall on Thursday 14th October 2004, commencing at 7.00pm.

LOST
A new “Official rugby ball” lost at rugby park. This was a special birthday present. Please phone 439 5533.

FOR SALE
Black Labrador x Rotwieller puppies
$50 each phone Tristan 439 1444.

DAFFODIL DAY
The National Bank of New Zealand is a proud sponsor of Daffodil Day and is committed to raising funds for the Cancer Society. This year the Dargaville Branch is holding a colouring competition for the Northern Wairoa Primary Schools.
All participants will receive a Daffodil Day sticker
All entries go into a draw to win a prize
All posters will be displayed in the banking chamber on allocated days
Donations to Daffodil Day would be greatly accepted, eg gold coin koha with every entry
Entries are available at the school office. Please have all coloured posters back to the school by 20th August 2004.

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