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 18 August 2004

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

PTA NEWS
Next meeting 12th October, 7.30pm.
Thanks to all who have been helping with the sausage sizzle. We have just a few spaces to fill at the end of term, if you can spare 1-1½ hrs on a Friday morning please phone Dianne Taylor 439 1575.
BIBLE
Bible on Thursday from 12 —12.30pm in the school hall for the Senior 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. We are disappointed at the number of people who park vehicles in inappropriate places. We have recorded 6 vehicle registration plates this week and reported 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.
Shall I read you a story?
Maku e panui tetahi korero kia koe.

DENTAL CLINIC
It is important to eat a good breakfast but watch what cereal you are eating. Cereal grains contain little sugar but processed cereals often contain sucrose, glucose or honey. These add energy without nutrients and also the sugar causes tooth decay. Make the right choice for your teeth to start you off for the day. We recommend porridge with fruit as a filling meal that will limit snacking on the way to school. Anne & Sarah ph 439 4065.

TALENT QUEST
The finals for the Talent Quest will be on Friday 27th August 6.30pm to approximately 9.00pm in the DPS Hall. Entry is gold coin koha.

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

JMB NETBALL MEETING
A final meeting for the year is being held on 23rd August 7.30pm in the DPS Staffroom. If you have any issues you would like to discuss for next years JMB netball please attend.

LUNCHTIME CHESS
Chess Club has started at lunchtimes on Monday—Thursday 12.45—12.20pm. If any parents are available to assist students with this please contact Mrs Whata at the school.

DPS & SELWYN PARK CHALLENGE
To be held at Selwyn Park on Friday 20th August.
TIMETABLE:
11am— Powhiri
11.40am—Year 5 Netball & Soccer
12pm—Rugby
12.20pm—Year 6 Netball
1.10pm—Prizegiving
1.20pm—Lunch
1.45pm—Back to DPS.

THANKS
A big thank you to Bill and Valynda Chadwick who kindly made and donated the Rugby Trophy for the DPS and Selwyn Park Challenge.

MISSING
The Std 4 Netball Trophy for the DPS and Selwyn Park Challenge has disappeared, if anyone knows of its whereabouts please contact the office.

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.

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.

FISH FACTORY JUNIOR YOUTH
August 20th “Tribal Wars” We are joining with Youth Quake for our programme this Friday. This promises to be lots of fun. Bring along $2 and meet at the Dargaville Intermediate School Hall at 7pm. Ages 10-12yrs. For more info ph Steve 439 7476
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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