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 March 9 2005

COMING EVENTS
11th March—NW Swimming Sports
22nd March—PTA AGM
23rd March—BOT Meeting
5th April—NW Triathlon

DPS NEWS.

PTA NEWS
The PTA AGM will be held on Tuesday 22nd March at 7.30pm in the school staffroom. Everyone is welcome, please feel free to come along, meet other parents and share in your child’s education.

NW SWIMMING SPORTS
All children eligible to go to Northern Wairoa will have been given a notice to bring home today. This will need to be signed and returned immediately as NW Swimming Sports are on this Friday. The PTA will be selling sausages, juice, water, popcorn, cookies, juices and moosies all at $1 each.

NW JMB NETBALL
Netball will be commencing on the 9th April 2005. All teams, coaches and umpires are to assemble at The Dargaville High School Netball Courts before 9am. A draw will be given out then. April 9th and 16th will be grading days and competition will start on the 7th May.
SCHOOL SORES
These are highly contagious and there are a few children with these at the moment. What do they look like? They start of like an ordinary sore then develop a crusty ring around the edge, they then get larger instead of healing. You need to see a doctor to get an antibiotic medicine to kill the disease. Sores should be kept covered and your child should be kept at home for a few days until the sores start to heal.

FUN WITH TE REO
Are you playing sports this weekend?
Kei te takaro koe i enei ra whakata?

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS.
HOW TO DRUG PROOF YOUR KIDS
A reminder that this programme is starting on Wednesday March 9th, 7.30—9.30pm at the Dargaville Intermediate School and runs for 4 weeks. This is for parents and caregivers of children aged 8yrs to teens, so that you can be better informed about the risks associated with drugs and alcohol in our community. It gives plenty of useful resources to help you keep your children “drug proofed” and helpful advice for intervention if this became necessary. Cost $20 per adult, $30 for a couple. If interested please phone Bev Hopkins to register 439 7433.

KAURICOAST SURFCASTING CONTEST
Dargaville Primary has been nominated as a recipient for a share
of any profit made from this event. A great family day out with children’s activities, quick fire raffles and an all day barbeque. To be held on Saturday 19th March 2005 on Ripiro Beach centred at Omamari Gap. Tickets $35 and Junior section 12 years and under is free entry. Prizes valued at over $15,000 including spot prizes.
For ticket sales and enquiries phone Trish Nola 439-4892 and Jeannie Hindmarsh 439-0877 or email kcsct2004@yahoo.com.au

JUNIOR SOCCER RALLY DAY
Saturday 9th April at Selwyn Park Field 9.00am. For all boys and girls aged 4 to 12yrs. Come along and join in the fun. For more information phone Adrian Humm 021 189 0253.

MONSTER GARAGE SALE
The Dargaville Tennis Club are holding a garage sale this Saturday 12th March, 9am at the Scout Hall, Onslow St. Toys, clothes, books, furniture, piano, bikes, kitchenware, beds and more.

GIRL GUIDE BISCUITS
Available now from Jean ph 439 6962 or Deborah 439 1426. Cost per pkt
Plain—$2, Chocolate—$2.30
Mini—$2.30.

KAIPARA COMMUNITY EXPO
24th March 2005 at The Dargaville Town Hall 10am—6pm, admission free. Do you ever wonder what services are available in the Kaipara, this expo will give you the opportunity to find out. Some of the agencies attending are:
IRD, Linking Hands, Arthritis Educator, Health Advocate Trust, Northland Health, Northland Disabilities Resource Centre, Caring Caller, Kaipara Abuse Prevention, Tenancy Services, Te Puni Kokiri, Career Services, Barnados, CAB, Work and Income, Maori Land Court, Return Services Association and many more. For any queries please contact Deb Wright Heartland Services 901 5310.

ANNUAL MONSTER CAR BOOT SALE AND AUCTION
Your trash may be someone else’s treasure!
Easter Saturday 26th March 2005 at the Tangiteroria Hall Sports Complex.
10am Car Boot Sale and 12.30pm Auction. Any goods considered but no livestock. You keep the proceeds of your sale but there is a charge of $2 per boot load.
Goods can be sold “garage sale style” or auctioned. Goods not sold can be auctioned at no extra charge at the end of the day so you have a choice.
Visit Sarah’s Café for morning and afternoon tea, hot chips and sausages.
Bar will be open. Proceeds from sale entry fee and refreshments to Tangiteroria School and Hall.
EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA
Expressions of interest are invited for a monster machinery auction to run in conjunction with the above. You keep the proceeds and the commission charged goes to Tangiteroria School.
Turn your surplus machinery, tools, etc into cash. Please phone Dave 09 433 2650 to register your interest.

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