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.

13 August 2003

COMING EVENTS
14th August—Body Jam
20th August—Music Festival Practice
3rd September—DPS Cross Country
8th—12th September-Book Week
10th September—Selwyn Park Rugby/Netball Challenge
16th—NW Cross Country
DPS NEWS

PTA NEWS
Next meeting Monday 25th August 7.30pm. The Garage Sale will be on the 30th August, all items can be sent into the school. For larger items phone the school. On the 11th October is the Fun Walk from Bayly’s Beach and on the 20th September is the DPS Fashion Show.

LIBRARY
Thank you very much to Shona Mason and Sue Patterson for all their help in covering many books.

LUCKY BOOK ORDERS
Forms are still not being filled out correctly. The bottom two items on all forms are for clubs. They need parent’s signatures to purchase these. I am still holding a number of books that I cannot hand out due to no name being on the form when handed in. Book orders must be handed in the morning of the closing date, as the whole order form needs to be re-balanced and filled out again just to add orders that come in late.
Thanks Anita.
BIBLE
For junior syndicate children with parental permission Bible lessons will be this Thursday in the School Hall from 12-12.30pm. If any parents/caregivers have changed their mind and want their children to attend Bible, send a signed note to their teacher.

BOARD & STAFF MEMBER PROFILES
This week we introduce to you:
Rosemary Hume
Rosemary has been working as a teacher aide for the past ten years. Working for Special Education Services, Dargaville Primary and part time work for the I.H.C. She is married to Brian who works at the Kauri Coast Hospital and Rest Home, they have two teenage children who keep us busy with driving lessons at the top of the list.

PET DAY
All Pet Day Trophies to be returned to the office as soon as possible.

DPS JMB NETBALL
High School Courts:
9am
Court 5 —DP 7 Up v Ruawai Chicks
9.50am
Court 5– DP Devils v Ruawai Sparks

SCHOOL HOURS
8.50am—3pm
Morning Tea 10.30am-10.45am
Lunch 12.30pm-1.25pm
Please ensure your children are at school on time in the mornings.
The car parks at school are for staff only. We ask parents and caregivers not to use these at all(only in emergencies) and not to block entrance ways.
#Note: Every morning children do fitness and run around the block. Please do not drive into the school grounds/car parks to drop off your children.

DENTAL CLINIC
Please return all consent forms asap. Dairy foods are an excellent source of Calcium necessary for strong bones and teeth.
Anne & Mere.
BOOK WEEK
Book Weeks coming! Have you thought about what you are going to dress up as?
ROOM 15
Is in need of thermal backed curtains to cover the windows when videos are being shown. If you have any old unused curtains we could have it would be much appreciated.

KAPA HAKA
Anyone who took Kapa Haka shorts home on Friday night, please return to school as soon as possible.

SCHOOL TRANSPORT POLICY
Every child must be restrained by their own diagonal seat belt. Lap-belts are NOT suitable where vehicles will reach Open Road speeds. The only exception for non use of seat belts is on public transport.
A current full drivers licence, warrant of fitness and vehicle registration is required from those who assist with transport.
Special arrangements need to be made for baggage and equipment i.e. use of trailers, utilities, vans etc.
Avoid transporting a student on his/her own (Refer to Adult / Student Contact Policy).
Insurance of all vehicles is the responsibility of the owner.
All drivers must have a blood alcohol level of zero.
Good examples must be shown to pupils when crossing roads.

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS.

MOBILE EAR CLINIC
The clinic will at Woolworths on the 18th August from 9am to 3.30pm. No appointment necessary

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