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, October 16, 2002

COMING EVENTS
15th-16th October—Hearing and Vision Caravan
17th-19th October—Arts & Crafts Festival
22nd October—BOT Meeting
31st October—Showday
21st November—DPS Athletics
28th November—Northern Wairoa Athletics

DPS SCHOOL NEWS AND EVENTS

SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS
The whole school will be involved in our production on Thursday 24th October 7pm at the Epicentre. Parents, caregivers and friends are most welcome to attend. Tickets will be available at the door $2 per adult and children are free. Juniors will perform “A Festival of Song.” Middle syndicate “Tangaroa’s Gift,” a story of a lonely sea creature who gets given a special gift and the Senior syndicate “The Pirates Adventure” a story about a band of shipwrecked pirates who are reluctant to work for their living. All children have been very busy rehearsing their parts, it is going to be a great evening and we look forward to seeing you there. If your child is unable to attend the evening please let his/her teacher know.
On Monday 21st lunch will be from 12 midday to 12.55pm because all classes are going through a full production practice in the afternoon.

PTA NEWS
The PTA will be selling drinks for $1 and Cadbury chocolates for $2 at the Epicentre on the night of the production. They are also catering for the school reunion on the 25th October (Friday evening Nibble and Natter) and are asking for donations of crackers and dips for this occasion as well as any parents/caregivers able to help on the Friday which will be greatly appreciated phone Ngaire 439 6259
The next PTA meeting is 12th November 7.30pm in the staffroom.

LUCKY BOOK ORDERS
If purchasing books from Scholastic and paying by cheque please make the cheque payable to D.P. School.

BIBLE
There will be no Bible in Schools Classes on Fridays this term so classes will start at 8.50am.

SHOWDAY
Calves, goats and lambs, this is a regular activity associated with Showday. The animals will be found on the field across the road from the police station. Teacher in charge is Mrs Vincent. Animals should arrive at 9.00am, judging starts at 10am sharp. TB ear tags should be in all calves ears, please attempt to comply with this law. You will need to carry a TB card with you on the day. There will not be an obstacle course this year due to lack of parental help. No child should sit down in the ring even if their animal does (this would mean disqualification when competing at Central Day). Please ensure your children have suitable footwear. Projects need to be handed in to Mrs Vincent by Tuesday 29th October, if you do not wish to do a project you will be required to go to class at normal time to do classroom activities before tending to your animal. All those intending to go to Central Day will need to put their name forward to Peggy at showday. Any enquiries phone Peggy 439 0457 or Carolyn 439 4998

LOST
I pair “greks” blue and green sneakers size 5 ½. Please check you have the right ones and return to the office if not.

PRIZEGIVING CUPS
There are still a lot of cups that have not been returned please do so as soon as possible.

NW CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
Individual results
8yr boys 1st –Ethan Pocklington, 3rd—Anthony McLeod
9yr boys 1st—Shane Tregidga
9yr girls 2nd—Amy Clark
10yr girls 3rd –Helen Foy
Team results
8yr boys 1st—Ethan Pocklington, Anthony McLeod, Jamie Carbin, Josh Wilson
9yr boys 1st—Shane Tregidga, Matthew Harding, Troy Blatherwick, Chris McDonald
9yr girls 2nd—Amy Clark, Tara Nichols, Harriet Hancock, Larissa Pomare
10yr girls 2nd—Helen Foy, Paige DeBoer, Amy Walden, Alice Wade

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

CENTRAL DAY
Wednesday 6th November, 2002 at Rugby Park, Dargaville. Judging starts at 10.00am sharp
and is held regardless of the weather. School shirts should be worn and if you do not have one you may borrow one from the school office but you must have it washed and returned to the school by the following Monday. Collect your numbers from Mrs Murphy at the rugby grounds. Please sort yourselves out into teams of 3 for the school teams event eg 3 lambs, 3 calves or 3 goats of similar size, colour etc. See you there and remember to have fun.

DARGAVILLE ATHLETICS
Dargaville Athletics A.G.M is on the 23rd October at Selwyn Park field in the clubrooms. All welcome.

DARGAVILLE INTERMEDIATE
DIS will be sending enrolment forms to our school soon for Year 6 students to fill in. Please return to the DPS office by Friday 1st November. On the 20th November all Year 6 students will visit the Dargaville Intermediate and on 21st November 7.00pm they are having a parent information evening at the Intermediate.

MOBILE EAR CLINIC
The Mobile Ear Clinic will be outside Woolworths on 21st October from 9am—3.30pm. For all glue ear assessments, treatment of discharging ears, grommet checks, wax and foreign body removal. No appointment necessary just call in.

DARGAVILLE TENNIS CLUB
Tennis for juniors is starting on Thursday 24th October at Station Road. Year 6, Form 1 and 2 children 4—5pm and for Form 3 and upwards 5—6pm. Cost $20 for the season. Any inquiries phone Julie Chiaroni 439 6309

ANGLICAN SPRING FAIR
November 9th at the Dargaville Town Hall 9am. Bring your teddy bear along for the Teddy Bears Picnic starting at 9am, lucky dip prize for bear owners. Also sausage sizzle, raffles, plants, home baking, morning tea, music and Christmas cakes for sale. All inquiries Ph Briar Wells 439 8779

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Opening night Thursday 17th October, 6pm. Arts and crafts displays, Kauri Chorus Group and wearable art.
Friday 18th October, 9am—5pm. Arts & crafts displays. Dargaville Primary will entertain in the morning, St Josephs will be along between 12 and 12.30pm, Te Kopuru Primary will present their items between 1.30 –2.30pm. Snoopy the live Kiwi will be there and face painting.
Saturday 19th October, 9am—3pm. Arts & crafts displays, Kaipara Rockers 10—12midday, Children playing piano 12—1pm, Ballet group 1—2.30pm. Face painting, unicycle riding, juggling and hair extensions.
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