• Term Two 2010 update!
     
    Welcome to Term Two.
     
    The unusually long, dry summer has, at the time of writing, at last come to an end. Certainly the recent torrential rain tested the rain systems of the school and sadly the office roof was found wanting. This will be upgraded in the next few weeks - hopefully before the next bad weather.
    In addition, we are planning the construction of a new verandah / shelter along the front of Rooms A1-4 which should provide some much needed protection in this area for the future.

    It is the term when teachers spend considerable time formally assessing pupil progress in time for reporting to parents in the final week. This across the curriculum check, provides a 'snapshot' of what the children have achieved to that point in time and the intensity of this wide ranging assessment is quite different from the usual ongoing testing that is carried out as a matter of course in different subjects throughout the year. However, it does provide the material that is included in the Portfolios which are the basis for parent interviews. As usual, we expect these to be timetabled for the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of the last week. Last year, nearly 90% of parents attended these interviews, so we look forward to seeing you again in 2010.
     
    At the same time we will be reporting in brief on your child's progress toward the new National Standards, although this is not formally required until 2011. However, please remember that actual attainment of these Standards is, for the senior school, not due until the year's end.
     
    Winter term activities will soon be in full swing. Often the success of these many teams, is largely due to the input of the many parents who coach, manage, referee or support. Our children and school are certainly fortunate to have a community who is prepared to assist to this extent

    As usual, please remember that the success of this school is largely dependent on home and school working in partnership, so communication is vital. If you have any matters that you feel need bringing to our attention, please take the time to get in touch.

    Dust off those skis or get out onto those courts, fields and other winter sport places and enjoy the term.

     

    Steve Collins

    Principal

     

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    Key Dates 2010

     

                   Term 1, 2010
    Thursday 4 February
    Start of Term 1
    Saturday 6 February
    Waitangi Day
    Wednesday 3 March
    Swimming Sports Y5 & Y6
    Wednesday 10 March
    Parent Teacher Interviews
    Thursday 11 March
    Parent Teacher Interviews
    Thursday 18 March
    Interschool Cricket Day
    Thursday 25 March
    Interschool Swimming Day
    Saturday 27 March
    Trolly Derby
    Sunday 28 March
    School Gala
    Thursday 1 April
    End of Term 1
    Term 2, 2010
     
    Monday 19 April
    Start of Term 2
    Sunday 25 April
    Anzac Day
    Monday 17- 21 May
    Book Week
    Thursday 27 May
    Interschool Soccer
    Monday 7 June
    Queens Birthday
    Thursday 24 June
    Interschool Hockey
    Friday 2 July End of Term 2
      Term 3, 2010
     
    Monday 19 July
    Start of Term 3
    Tuesday 27 July
    Netball Tournament
    Monday 13 September
    Year 4 Camp
    Friday 24 September End of Term 3
      Term 4, 2010
     
    Monday 11 October
    Start of Term 4
    Monday 25 October
    Labour Day
    Tuesday 9-10 November
    School Athletics
    Wednesday 24 November
    Year 6 Camp
    Wednesday 1 December
    Interschool Athletics
    Wednesday 15 December
    Manly Christmas Parade
    Thursday 16 December
    End of Term 4