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, 19th November, 2003

COMING EVENTS
20th November—DPS Athletics
27th November—NW Athletics

DPS NEWS

ATHLETICS
There has been a change of venue for DPS Athletics tomorrow it will now be at the High School. All children aged 8 as at 1st January 2003 will be competing at the High School. We will be leaving at 9am to walk to DHS and all children are to bring plenty of drink, food and a sunhat.

LIBRARY
All library books must be returned by Wednesday next week for the annual stocktake.

SUN HATS
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 and full brimmed hats will be acceptable, beanies are not acceptable.

HEAD LICE
Many head lice infections cause no symptoms, probably less than half cause itching. So it’s important for you to examine your child’s hair. The easiest way to do this is to apply conditioner to wet hair and comb with a fine tooth lice comb then wipe the conditioner from the comb onto a tissue and look for lice or eggs, they stand out quite clearly this way. Should you find lice or eggs, your child should be treated. This is also an ideal way to check your own hair as you can do it yourself. If you find head lice DON’T PANIC, most families get head lice at some stage of their children’s school life. It’s no big deal. The school and pharmacy stock products recommended for the treatment of head lice.
What about bedding? Much confusion surrounds this issue! As lice cannot live off scalp for more than 24 hours, carers should not go to great lengths to treat bedding or the environment. So drastic is the dehydration of a louse that after 12 hours away from the scalp it cannot resume feeding. Simply denying lice the food they require (human blood) is sufficient to kill lice.

APRIL 2004 ELECTIONS
Parents and caregivers elect the people who govern our school.
The role of school trustees is to ensure that students get the best education possible. They have an important role in overseeing how our school is run.
Trustees are people who are committed to education.
They have the skills to work with teachers and the community to provide quality education for our students.
Why don’t you stand and be counted for our students.
THANKS
Thanks to the PTA for the donation of sunscreen to each classroom.

SCHOOL LUNCHES
The following lunch list is available only on Mondays or first day back after a long weekend. Please keep a copy of this price list for future reference. To speed up the process the “Lunch Team” would appreciate it if you could place your child’s money in a sealed envelope and write their name, room no., and what they are ordering on the outside of the envelope.

BAPTIST JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP
Friday 21st November. Gym night at the Dargaville High School Gym, meet there at 7.15pm. Cost $3.00.

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