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, 27 August, 2003

COMING EVENTS
3rd September—DPS Cross Country & NW Speech Competition
8th—12th September-Book Week
10th September—Selwyn Park Rugby/Netball Challenge
16th—NW Cross Country

DPS NEWS
PTA NEWS
Many thanks to Paula Powell for running a fantastic roster duty for the sausage sizzle on Fridays. We’ll keep you on! Helpers are needed for the Garage Sale on Friday to set up and Saturday 8.30am. Helpers also wanted for Bookweek to help in the Library from 10am—1pm, please contact Anita in the Library. Next meeting Monday 15th September at 7.30pm.

DPS NETBALL
A big thank you to all Coaches, Umpires and uniform people for helping out with the teams this year. Congratulations to the teams for the following prizes:
DP 7 Up—C Grade Uniform
Devils—Overall Sportsmanship
Straycats—Junior A Sportsmanship
Rockets—Junior B Sportsmanship
Dolphins—Junior C Most Improved

BODYJAM
Many children from DPS participated in the Bodyjam held at Ruawai recently. The results are as follows:
Groups
1st— Anna Wilson, Natalie Berkhout, Larissa Pomare, Harriet Hancock, Lara-Leigh Bennett-Galo, Aidan Bryers, Hayley Gilchrist
Pairs
2nd—Jenny Monigatti and Crystal Torkington.
3rd— Lexi Frood and Erin Murphy
Individual
1st—Georgia Hancock
3rd—Nicky Stankovich

SPEECH FINALISTS
Congratulations to all Speech Finalists. 1st = Sophie Matthewman & Harriet Hancock, 3rd Douglas Hamlin. Good luck to Sophie and Harriet for the NW Speech Competition next Wednesday

.BOOKWEEK8—12th September
The timetable for the week is:
Monday— Display opens. Reading of books by well known members of the community
Tuesday — Parents visit school. Details of timetable for class lessons soon but note that all class lessons will take place before lunch.
Wednesday— Sports afternoon. You are welcome to visit the Library and then watch the Selwyn Park/Dargaville Primary Sports Challenges.
Thursday—Grandparents Day (if a child does not have a grandparent they may bring an older friend.)
Friday— Dress-up Day.

HEAD LICE
Headlice appear to be on the move again. Most children are being treated, only to return to school and be re-infected. It is very important that you constantly check your children’s hair

ASSEMBLY
On Thursday at 8.55am in the School Hall the winners of the Bodyjam team section will perform for the school as well as winners of the speech contest. Parents/caregivers are all welcome to attend.

MIDDLE SYNDICATE
On the 16th September the middle syndicate are going on a visit to Delta Produce.

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS.
FISH FACTORY YOUTH
Movie nights on the big screen. Two screenings Friday 29th & Saturday 30th August at the Dargaville Intermediate School. Any age welcome, starts 7.00pm and cost is a gold coin koha. Food for sale is Lollies $1 & .50c, K-Bars .40c, Choc Bars $1.20, Chips $1.20, Bottle drink $1.00.

WEARABLE ART COMPETITION
The Rotary Club of Dargaville are wanting any children or adults interested in entering their wearable art competition to collect an entry form from the school office. It is for wacky, way out and novel creations either glued, stapled and sewn together. Creations will be modeled at the Dargaville Town Hall on Thursday 16th October 2003, commencing at 7.00pm.

YOUTH GROUP
Friday 29th August: Tribal Wars. Meet at the Baptist Church 7.15pm, cost $2.00

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