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 1 September 2004

COMING EVENTS
6th September—DPS Cross Country
6th September– Early lunch 12—12.50
10th September—Mini Olympics
14th September—NW Cross Country
NEXT TERM
29th October—Showday
4th November—Production
DPS NEWS
PTA NEWS
Next meeting 12th October, 7.30pm.
Thank you to all the people who have already kindly donated goods for the garage sale. There’s only 3 more days till the SALE. We are still short of goods. If you or your families have any unwanted items gathering dust in a box somewhere, please send them to school by Friday morning.

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

SHOWDAY
All showday trophies need to be returned to the school as soon as possible along with entry forms for calves, lambs and goats.

CROSS COUNTRY
Our Cross Country race will be held on Monday 6th September, for middle and Senior children. There will be an early lunch from 12 noon to 12.50.
Races start at 1pm with the order being 7year girls—boys
8 year girls—boys
9 year girls—boys
10 year girls—boys.
We need some help from parents/caregivers to stand on corner streets. Please phone the office if you can help.
Junior children will have their own special day, the date will be advised later.

DENTAL CLINIC
Choose a soft tooth brush with a small head and always use fluoride toothpaste. Brush thoroughly twice a day for two minutes, brush all the surfaces of your teeth. Change your toothbrush every three months otherwise your old brush is not as effective at removing plaque.
Anne & Sara—Ph 439-4065

LIBRARY
Lucky book orders close on the 7th September.

FUN WITH TE REO
Awesome! Ka rawe.
Shall I read you a story?
Maku e panui tetahi korero kia koe.

LOST PROPERTY
There’s a mountain of clothes and shoes. Some of this must be yours—come in and check it out before it goes to the garage sale.

JUMP ROPE
The school is currently in training for Jump Rope for Heart. On the jump off day all children will get an opportunity to show off their skills. Each child who participates will receive a certificate from the heart foundation. So keep an eye out for the Donation envelope coming to your house soon.

MINI OLYMPICS
Friday 10th (weather permitting) the whole school will be participating in a “Mini Olympics” day.
There will be 32 different countries participating in fun activities, Also included in these activities will be jump rope activities as part of our jump off. Children will be told their countries later this week, and if they wish, they may come dressed in the colours of their country. So come along and support your favourite country. We will need some parent help on the day, if you can help, phone Rosie/Louise in the office.
Sausages will be on sale. Pre-orders for sausages will need to come to school on the Friday morning with your children.
9.00– 9.15—Opening Ceremony
9.15—12.35—Games
12.35—1.25—lunch
1.30—2.00—Medal Presentation

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