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week 7 term 2 wednesday 6 june 2012 www.isleworth.school.nz the values focus this term is kia ora koutou last week i outlined the possible effects on our school of the government policy to increase class sizes i know by now you will have heard a lot more about this through the media a public meeting is to be held at cotswold school hall at 7.00 pm on thursday evening to discuss this please feel welcome to attend if you would like more information in the meantime here is the link to email the minister with your views hekia.parata2@parliament.govt.nz or the prime minister j.key@ministers.govt.nz this move will be detrimental to children s learning as good teachers will have less time to spend with each child and the worry will be if these cuts in teacher numbers go through ­ will it stop here three way conferences thank you for all of you who have used our on line booking system to make an appointment remember you can also ring or call into the office to make an appointment if you don t have or prefer not to use the on line service teachers will be ringing those of you who have not yet made appointments as our aim is to have every parent attend to share in the learning of their children remember it means a great deal to your child to have you attend these conferences and to show your interest and pride in their efforts absences and late arrivals at school please ensure that children arrive at school ready to learn ­ this means getting to school before 9am this gives them time to settle in organise their materials for the start of the day and talk to their teacher and friends it is a really important time for teachers to get to know children on a personal level and build positive relationships with them children who arrive after the day s learning has begun not only miss vital learning but also feel embarrassed at coming late ­ i liken it to arriving at a meeting after it has begun and having to take your seat as everyone stares ­ not a nice feeling and although teachers welcome each child as they arrive i know that children feel more comfortable when they arrive at the same time as everyone else a reminder that the only reasons for absence at school is for illness medical appointments or family emergency anything else is classified as an unjustified absence or truancy by the ministry of education responsibility what s happening 2012 12/13 jun 3 way conferences 29 june mufti day 29 jun term 2 ends 16 jul term 3 begins 17 jul pta meeting 27 jul olympics start 3 aug pta sausage sizzle 14 aug pta meeting 11 sep school photos 14 sep school 50th jubilee 28 sep mufti day 28 sep term 3 ends catch the latest news on our news blog follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/pages/isleworth-school follow us on twitter text isleworthschool to 8987 .l oohcs ht r o w el si taem it l uf rednowaev ah u o y ep oh e w .01 moo r ot o oeluleinat e m o cl ewew principal www.isleworthschoolnews.blogspot.com

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the stars of the week who were awarded classroom certificates at assembly were r1 r2 r3 tori peters endiah kesha and sam thompson bryce thompson grace jewell mele fifita and leoul alebel sarah hamilton cayla watson chloe mason chloe rolton shaylaliz earle brylee mills and rose withington r6 caitlin williams luke macleod katie hasson stephen huang harry chen and vishay achari r7 shalenah earle jayda cunard emma-jay tauwhare josh graham caleb moth and levi bowden r8 premier ngaia mia phillips angelika achari and abbey flattery-donohoe r9 piper rickerby sara jun jason murphy and tino leuta r10 mitch mcleod clautilda lee karen jorgensen and ryan ellam r11 carlos ka joseph leuta russell gapuzan and kyle gavars r13 lara nevett bradley young jordis maxwell and jordis maxwell the principal s award was given to hamish screen for helping younger children tyler gray for showing the value of honesty vishay achari for giving a thoughtful answer katy anderson for using all the isleworth school values christopher boyd for lovely reading to mrs shearer lara nevett for lovely reading to mrs shearer taylor robinson for being a caring and responsible student resource fee and school donation resource fee is $70.00 per child per year school donation is $40.00 per family resource fee for term 2 is now due for payment this is a compulsory payment and can be paid on a term by term basis at $17.50 per term please call into the office with payment thank you the school donation is voluntary but we rely on this for all the extras that the ministry doesn t fund community notices please call in to the office for more information breens intermediate open night wednesday 27 june from 6.30pm principal welcome is 6.30pm further information www.breens.school.nz ph 359 8108 have you always wanted to play in a pipe band the canterbury caledonian society is looking for enthusiastic boys and girls to learn either the drums or the bagpipes we have spaces available now for tuition if you would like more information please contact us on school@canterburycaledonian.org.nz need some fun for your children these holidays we have a number of action packed programmes with exciting activities and awesome excursions active kids is an exciting structured programme of sport physical activity and play for primary school aged children the programmes are safe and affordable there are a number of programme/venue options to suit you and your children s needs visit our website for full details www.sportcanterbury.org.nz i am excited to spread the word that charlie and flo s is now open we re an ecommerce company run by two mummies and we sell pre-loved children s and maternity clothing we know first hand the challenges of raising children in today s economic times and hope to help others by making beautiful clothing available to parents at an affordable price throughout nz more information at charlie and flo s www.charlieandflos.co.nz beautiful pre-loved children s clothing for sale online now citizens advice branches are looking for more volunteers they are seeking people who are keen to learn good listeners eager to help others interested in sharing information and able to make a regular time commitment don t worry if you don t think you have the skills or experience citizens advice will train you in the basics and provide ongoing training to ensure you know how to access the most up to date information and resources available enrolments are now being taken for their next basic training course enrich your life by assisting others why not contact citizens advice today by phoning 0800 367 222?

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free flu immunisation for under 18s this winter winter and the flu season are almost upon us flu can cause severe illness ­ it kills more new zealanders each year than traffic flu is very infectious and spreads rapidly in a school environment which is why flu immunisation is free for under 18s in canterbury this year protect your child/young person and your family by getting them immunised against flu for more information visit www.fluinfo.org.nz to make an appointment or to talk to someone about flu vaccination get in touch with your general practice doctor isleworth school 50th jubilee are you a current or former pupil staff member or board/committee member of isleworth school isleworth school intend to hold an open day on friday 14th september 2012 from 1:30-3:00 pm and later that day an evening `mix and mingle 7:30 to 10:00 pm to celebrate our 50th jubilee the registration cost for evening function is $25.00 expressions of interest should be registered by 31st august 2012 register by either picking up a form at the school office emailing reunion@isleworth.school.co.nz writing to isleworth school 59a farrington avenue bishopdale christchurch 8053 please help us spread the word about our jubilee if you know people who would be interested please let them know also we need volunteers for the evening function to help with decorating the hall greeting guests helping with serving drinks and food etc please leave your name and contact number at the office if you can assist in some way it would be greatly appreciated.

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