COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

TERM 2, WEEK 11 (28^th June – 2^nd July)

REMINDERS

SPORTS DRAWS 3^rd July

Netball

Court 1  Country Red vs. Te Kura – 9.00am

Court 2  Country Black vs St Josephs B – 10.40am

Court 5  Norsewood C vs Te Kura Diamond – 10.40am

Court 3 Country Ferns vs Huia Range – 10.00am

             Please note NO Fun Ferns this week

         Umpiring – Country Black – Court 2 - 9.00am

-       Country Red – Court 1 – 10.40am

-       Norsewood C – Court 2 – 9.50am

                        No netball on 10^th & 17^th July due to school holidays

                         Minor – Norsewood Hurricanes vs South Sharks – Field 2 – 10.00am

- Norsewood Cheetahs vs Ruahine – Field 1 – 9.30am

                 Midget – Norsewood vs Ruahine – Field 1 – 10.30am

                         Junior – Huia R/Nswd vs  Porong/Flem – Dannevirke – 11.00am

                         Senior – Dvke Town – vs Dvke Country – 11.00am

School Banking – Tuesday & Wednesday each week

ATTACHMENTS

Sports Reports/Outside Notices

Yummy Sticker Sheets

Term 3 Calendar

End of Term Thanks   On behalf of all staff I thank you for the parent support throughout the term. Together we can make a difference and improve outcomes for children.

Students have enjoyed their term at school and now deserve a well earned  break. I hope you enjoy it with them.

School starts again at 8.50am on Monday 19^th July.

Attendance at School  It is extremely important that children attend school as often as possible so that they can progress with their learning comfortably without the pressures of having to catch up when they return.

Illnesses are unavoidable but there are still a considerable number of either unexplained or unsatisfactory explanations for absences  The Board of Trustees discussed the concern after a survey taken during Term 1 this year. The Dannevirke Truancy Officer will monitor the situation next term and investigate any irregular or unsatisfactory reasons for non attendance as necessary.

School Accounts Thank you to all those who have cleared their accounts this term.   There are still a few outstanding and it would be appreciated if these could be cleared in Week 1 of next term before Term 3 accounts are sent out.

Yummy Fruit Stickers

Please find attached Yummy sticker collection sheets for your children to start saving the stickers from their apples on.  By collecting as many stickers as we can as a school, we earn new sports gear for our children to enjoy.  All stickers need to be handed in by the end of Term 3 so get collecting now!!  Ask family and friends to save theirs too – the more the merrier as they say.

Junior Netball:  Important Meeting

At the Dannevirke Netball Centre Meeting this coming Monday (5 July), Nigel Jackson is coming to speak about the success of the local junior competition and their transition away from playing for a school, so that the competition is more evenly balanced.  At present, the Dannevirke Netball Centre are considering a possible change to the junior netball competition so that a more even competition takes place.  If you have children involved in junior netball, this may affect you and your children over the coming years.  Therefore, we would love to see as many coaches, managers and parents to come along to this meeting.  The meeting is to be held at the netball pavilion (at the courts) on Monday 5 July at 7.00 pm.  Hope to see you there.

 Red Socks Day/Soccer Tournament Thank you to the students who contributed to the Red Sock Day proceedings, delivering quotes or messages related to leadership. The children enjoyed receiving their pair of red socks and forming a soccer ball pattern as a symbol to commemorate the day.

The children really enjoyed the soccer tournament that followed.  Many learned how to play soccer, some very competitively and showing improved skills by the end of the afternoon. Children also enjoyed the making of flags , dressing up , and the chance to show team spirit; with a number of chants heard often throughout the afternoon. Well done to house leaders for the part they played in drumming up enthusiasm among their house members.

Thanks to the parents who braved the cold conditions to come along and support the children. The children do enjoy your presence.

Team certificates for the first three placings were presented at Thursday’s Room 5 Merit assembly.

Merit Assembly  Thank you to Room 5 for their assembly programme yesterday. It was good to see new some folk dancing and Maori dance performance. Thanks to Warren, Evelyn, their son and Henare for coming along and participating in the assembly. I know that they are proud to be associated with the Room 5 students and our school. During the proceedings Henare presented a whale bone as a gift to our school that was received by Detroit Bray on behalf of the School. The children look forward to the continuation of the Te Moana programme next term.

School Uniform  Earlier this week, several students displayed the correct uniform dress at school assembly.

The uniform requirements were pointed out to all students and a message to have things right by the start of next term. A letter may be attached to this newsletter reminding you as a parent or caregiver of the requirements or items causing concern.

Term Calendar  Please ensure that you store the term 3 calendar in an accessible place for easy reference throughout the term.

Rugby

On Saturday Norsewood/Huia Range had a game of rugby against South.  We drew 15 all.   The backline needs to improve on coming up in a line.  The forwards need to get clear ball for the backs.

Jack Ellingham

Last Saturday we had a game of rugby against South. We won 31-10 and it was a good game.  We need to improve on staying behind the kicker because we got busted for that but apart from that it was good day.

Cameron Hutching

On Saturday Dannevirke Town played Dannevirke Country in a game of rugby.   It was a wet and cold miserable day so some of our team didn’t show up.  Our game was played 15 minutes earlier than its normal time  We had to win this game so we could win the Dannevirke cup.  We scored the early try.   The other team drove hard into our defence and one of their team members ran straight past the try line and over the dead ball line and scored but it wasn’t a try.  The other funny mistake their team made was another try but this time they were five metres short.  In the end we won 27-21.   It was a really funny game and we need to improve on tackling.

John Kerr

Dancing – Jazz

On Sunday I had my grade three Jazz exam at Melissa Martin Academy of Dance.    We had to be there at 9.00am.   We got our hair done after we got dressed and at 9.35am we went in.   Our examiners name was Mrs Rose.  We did our bar work, then centre work and floor work and we also did our combinations.   We did our dance in two’s.   All our group went in and I was number three.   I didn’t get as nervous as I did for my last exams.   I smiled as hard as I could the whole time through.  I made a small mistake in my flatback exercise but I don’t think the examiner saw it.   It was a great day and all my group enjoyed it.

Ashleigh Clark

On Saturday at 1.40pm I had my American Jazz exams in Town. I was number 1. My 6 bar exercises went well. I only made one tiny mistake in my lunge and relaxation. I don’t think I was as confident as I was last last year. I got distinction which is the highest mark in New Zealand.

Over all It was an excellent day.

Portia Wright.

Netball

On Sunday I had to wake up at  half past 5 in the morning, because I have been selected in the Dannevirke Netball Reps.

 My team played four games. The first game we played was against Taranaki Development, we lost lost 6-9. The next game was against C.H.B. We won 16-7. The third game we faced Kapiti and we lost 10-11, it was a close game.

Our final game we played Lower Hutt Development and we won 15-8. It was a cold and wet day but an enjoyable day, especially because I was player of the Tournament, and got a $10.00 voucher from Tinker bell Dairy.

 I have my own jersey with Montgomery written on it. It was a good day, although my legs were very sore.

By Nicole Montgomery

OUTSIDE NOTICES

Tararua District Library

School Holiday Free Craft Sessions – at Dannevirke Community Library – Tuesday 6^th July – 10am – 11am

                                                                                                                      Thursday 8^th July – 10am – 11am

                                                                                                                      Wednesday 14^th July – 10-am – 11am

Norsewood to Takapau – Sunday 18^th July 2010

Fun Run Walk Relay or Cycle Challenge – Distance 21kms (Cyclists can ride 20,30 or40kms)

Supported by Norsewood & Takapau Lions Clubs – Details & entry forms from the office or from Scandi  Superette

School Holiday Programme

Tararua Community Youth Services are running a Sports Skills & Drills Day at the Dannevirke Sports Centre on Friday 16^th July from 9am – 3pm for 5 – 10 yr olds. 

This is a free day for young people.   Participants will need to bring a drink bottle, adequate clothing and footwear and their lunch.

Registrations will be at 9am with the day beginning at 10am.

For further information please ring Richard or Jeanne on 374 9214.