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.

Thursday 3 February 2005

COMING EVENTS
14th February—Teacher only day
22nd February—BOT Meeting

DPS NEWS.
PTA NEWS
The next meeting will be in a couple of weeks, the date is yet to be confirmed.

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 temporarily unavailable, we will have more in stock as from Tuesday next week.

SCHOOL BELL TIMES
Please make sure your children are at school by the first bell each morning. Please note - school begins at 8.50am. Morning tea is 10.30am, lunch is from 12.35—1.25pm and school ends at 3pm.

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.

DPS CLASSES
Teacher Rm Class Level
Leanne Phillips 2 Yr 3-4
Theresa Goertz 3 Yr 3-4
Wendy Hallett 4 Yr 3-4
Jackie McGlasson 5 Yr 3-4
Jennie Vallance 6 Yr 5- 6
Phil Brown 7 Yr 5- 6
Janice McLean 8 Yr 1-2
Judy Harding 9 New Entrants
Lynn Vincent 10 Yr 1-2
Colin Schwamm 15 Yr 1-2
Sallyann Purdon 12 Yr 1-2
Colin Schwamm 15 Yr 1-2
Marjorie Walden 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, 15
Middle Syndicate—Merilyn Marsden
Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 18
Senior Syndicate—Jennie Vallance
Rooms 6, 7, 16, 17

TEACHER ONLY DAY
On Monday 14th February there will be no school for all children.

LUCKY BOOK
Lucky Book orders close on 18th February.
SCHOOL LUNCH ORDERS
Available Monday’s or first day back after a long weekend.

Current Lunch List
Filled Rolls:Ham, Chicken 2.50

Pies: 2.50
Mince, Mince/Cheese,
Steak, Steak/Cheese,
Chicken

Mini Pizza 2.00
American Hot Dogs 2.20
Sandwiches 1 filling 2.30
2 fillings 2.50
Vogel Sandwich 3.20
Ham or chicken
Bran Muffin 1.50
Natures Energy Milk 1.30
Banana, chocolate, strawberry
Just Juice carton 1.60
Orange juice 1.00
Orange/mango juice 1.00
Iced coffee milk 1.30

MENINGOCOCCAL B VACCINE
Consent forms for this vaccine will be sent home soon with all children. Please complete the forms and return to school within two days as these need to go to the Public Health Nurse so she can record and match them with the National Database, a time consuming task..

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS.

GUITAR LESSONS
Available with Chris Davidson at the school. Small groups and modest fees. Ph Chris on 439 6261 or 027 261 5024.

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.

HOW TO DRAW REALLY WELL
On Friday 25th February an exciting workshop by well known professional artist- “Graham Braddock” will be held at the school. Graham has inspired many thousands of NZ children with a simple, step by step approach to drawing. Your child will learn valuable, practical skills, gain increased confidence and will create a drawing to be proud of. Cost is $3 per child, only children who pay will go, money to be given to the class teacher.

GUIDES
Would you like your daughter to have fun and learn skills as a member of an up to date organization in your local area. If so Guides NZ can help. We cater for :
Brownies 7-9 yrs
Guides 9-14yrs
We would also be happy to hear from volunteers who would be interested in helping with leadership. For more information ph Deborah Pyke 439 1426.

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