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 8 December 2004

COMING EVENTS
8th December—School reports home 14th December—Prizegiving & last day of term.

DPS NEWS.
PTA NEWS
The PTA would like to thank families and friends of the school for your support throughout the year. It has been a very successful year, so thank you for your contribution in so many ways. Your continuing support means our children will go on benefiting from new equipment in the school. Have a happy and safe Christmas and school holidays.

NO YEAR 6
SPACE SOCIAL
Due to lack of interest in the Senior Social this year we have decided to have a special time with fun and food at the school instead. This will only be for the children who have already paid for the social. They will have some time in the school pool and then some drink, chips and chocolate bars. This event will take place this Friday 10th December at 12 midday.

LIBRARY
A recent stock take has been done in the library and many books have gone astray without being issued to anybody, please have a good look at homeor school for any DPS Library books.
Notices have been sent home with children who have lost library books. These books are to be paid for before school finishes next Tuesday.

LOST PROPERTY
The lost property basket is once again overflowing with clothes, please feel free to come in and see if any of it belongs to your child. Anything left in the basket at the end of the term will be donated to charity.

DPS PRIZEGIVING
School prizegiving is on 14th December at 10.30am in the Town Hall. Parents, caregivers and friends of the school are invited to attend, please be in the hall and seated by 10.30am. Children are to attend school as usual, starting at 8.50am. They will assemble in their classrooms and walk down to the Town Hall at 10am. After prizegiving all children must return to school with their class. Parents are welcome to take their children home from class at approximately 12.00 midday, please let the teacher know. Any children remaining at school will continue the day supervised until 3pm. Bus times are as normal.

DENTAL CLINIC
What is fluoride? Flouride is one of the many substances found in water and food. It occurs naturally in soil and water. Most toothpaste contains fluoride and at the dental clinic we use fluoride varnish to treat early signs of tooth decay.
Fluoride works in three ways:
It strengthens our teeth
Stops bacteria from attacking our teeth
Repairs weak parts of our teeth
We recommend the use of fluoride toothpaste and fluoride tablets as our local water supply is not fluoridated. Please contact us if you require further information.

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS.

DARGAVILLE SWIMMING CLUB
The Dargaville Swimming Club would like to invite any pupils who would like to take part in our last club night for the year which will be held on Monday 20th December at 6pm. We will have one length age races, relays and fun events. There will be chocolate fish rewards for all swimmers.

FOR SALE
Two excellent quality bikes in new condition, barely used. Suit 8-15yrs $400 ono Ph 439 7576
SPORT NORTHLAND
Northern Wairoa Sport Northland Holiday Programme for December/January holidays is available from the school office.

MONSTER
GARAGE /CAR BOOT SALE
Baylys Beach Motor Camp this Saturday 11th December 8am—2pm.

WETSUITS
For sale three wetsuits in excellent condition, sizes 8, 10 & 12, $30 each. View at the school office.

TINOPAI FISHING CONTEST
Saturday 8th January 2005,
7am—4pm. Inner & outer harbour prizes, kids sprat competition free to all children under 13, sprats must be caught on a hook. Spot prizes raffles, hot food and refreshments for sale. Tickets $20 and available from Nolas and Dargaville Fishing and Hunting. For more information phone 09 431 7182. All proceeds go to Tinopai School.

DO YOU KNOW A CLEVER ANIMAL?
Have you ever seen a smart animal? The Royal New Zealand SPCA and smarter than Jack are seeking true stories of clever animals for a children’s edition in this best selling book series. To date, this popular series has raised over $200,000 to help animals. We’d love to know about your true story. Please tell us in no more than 250 words. Illustrations are welcome. It can involve any type of animal and any situation. Stories can be authored by an adult or child, but we recommend stories written by children are supervised for factual accuracy as they must be true. The deadline is February 18, 2005. Submit stories online at www.smarterthanjack.com or post to Smarter than Jack story submissions, P O Box 27003, Wellington. Please make sure you include your schools name and contact details as well as your own.

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