At the risk of placing a jinx on matters hasn’t the weather been amazing!? We have had the most beautiful days this week and it has been a continuation of the wonderful start to the term. It is perhaps most noticeable for our sports teams as they have been eagerly preparing for their winter sport fixtures. It has been fantastic to see all of the enthusiasm and dedication from 7.30am onwards as children arrive early for training.
On Tuesday our senior students had a very successful start to their inter-school fixtures with Hockey, Netball, Rugby and Soccer teams in action. Tonight we have the opening fixtures in the Auckland Netball competition, which will see around 100 children from Years 3-6 turning out to represent the school; good luck everyone!
Last Friday Nicholas Kwasza proved to be a most able deputy as he enjoyed being Principal for the Day; his mufti day and longer morning tea decisions being particularly well-received by the school, well done Nick!
The Parent Teacher meetings last week were a great success and hopefully you had ample opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with the classroom teacher. I would like to thank the staff for not only the time they gave to each family last week but also for the thought they put into preparing for those meetings. As you can imagine it’s an exhausting process but one that is a vital part of our home/school communication. That said, it is equally important that all parents feel that the door is always open at VAS. If you have any concerns at all about your child please discuss with the class teacher; in many respects the ongoing communication throughout the year is even more vital than the ‘formal’ occasions such as last week.
I would like to give one last reminder to parents of two forthcoming events:
next week’s Thinking Maps Parent Workshop (see information below) – please respond to the office by Monday if you wish to attend
Board of Trustees elections – tomorrow is the last day to vote (Click here to link to candidate profiles)
Kind regards
Allan Short
Principal
Thinking Maps – Parent Workshop
On Wednesday 12th May we are running a Parent Workshop to discuss not only the introduction of Thinking Maps at VAS but also the research and pedagogy behind a real revolution in educational thinking. Over the past 20 years our knowledge and understanding of how individuals learn best has been transformed…we want to explain to you how brain research has impacted our teaching and learning at VAS.
This will hopefully be as fun as it is informative and in the past many parents have taken elements of the workshop away and used it in their own businesses and lives. The PTS will provide a few nibbles and drinks will be available. I hope many of you will take the opportunity to come along. In order to cater appropriately can you please rsvp to the school office
Click here for:
Gear list and link for directions to camp.
2nd Hand Uniform Sale
Wednesday 12th May 2pm until 3pm
in the hall (bargains to be had!)
Any unwanted uniform please drop into the office before 12th May.
Remember the Working Bee on Sunday 16 May!!
Road Tip ~ When crossing the road always walk, never run.
To find any information in our newsletters or on our website please use Search at the top right of our webpages. Summary of Links in this Newsletter: 1.Year 5 Camp Info: Click here
2. Girls' night out Click here 3. Click here to "Meet the Candidates"
4. click here for registration form for Thinking Maps workshop.
IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES
School Times School starts: 8.50am
Interval: 10.40-11.00am
Lunch: 12.30-1.30pm
School finishes: 3.00pm Stationery Sales
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8.30-8.45am at school office Uniform Shop
Fridays only: 8.30-9.00am
Orders and payments for uniform can be made online on our website
http://victoriaave.com/school-shop Lunch Orders
Subway: Wed and Fri
Sushi: Thurs only
Order forms/Instructions http://victoriaave.com/our-school/lunch-orders Term Dates 2010
Term 1 Thurs 4 Feb to Thurs 1 April 2010
Term 2 Mon 19 April to Fri 2 July 2010
Term 3 Mon 19 July to Fri 24 Sept 2010
Term 3 Mon 11 Oct to Fri 17 Dec. Term Dates 2011
Term 1 Thurs 3rd Feb to Fri 15 Apr 2011
Term 2 Mon 2 May to Fri 15 July 2011
Term 3 Mon 1 Aug to Fri 7 Oct 2011
Term 4 Tues 25 Oct to Fri 16 Dec.
Coming Events
11 May Junior Syndicate Auckland Adventure trip 12 May Junior Syndicate Auckland Adventure trip 12 May Choir/Instrumentalists performing at Remuera Library 11.00-12.30pm
12 May Parents Workshop - Thinking Maps 7.30pm 13 May Senior Syndicate Trip to MOTAT
14 May Room 19 Assembly
14 May Senior Syndicate Trip to MOTAT
16 May PTS Gardening Working Bee
Victoria Avenue School
Board of Trustees Elections
7 May 2010
Click here to "Meet the Candidates" their photos and profiles are on our website Voting closes at noon tomorrow.
Please ensure you deliver your voting paper in the envelope addressed to the Returning officer, the envelope
is marked "Voting Paper".
Sports' News
Written by our very own Sports’ Reporters
Winter Exchange against Royal Oak Primary School
Soccer First off we hopped on the bus at 12.45pm. It zoomed off in a puff of smoke, and then finally we were there at Royal Oak School. We walked proudly onto the field, sat down and had a snack, then show time. We raced onto the field and the game began. The first amazing stunt was by Jamie Lamb, swinging his back foot around and booting the ball, the second was by Dylan Brown and William MacFarlane. They both went in and knocked the ball with their knees. Then the ball was booted into the goal. All of us raced back to the centre of the field cheering and yelling. Then we scored another and another and another until we had four goals. Then I switched from defence to midfield and a whole lot of other players were in different positions. It was the middle of the second half by now and William scored two amazing goals. We finished off with amazing defence and attack. Then the whistle blew and it was the end of the game. We all sat down exhausted and had a big drink from our canteens. We were so triumphant and proud to have played such a great first game.
By Luca – Room 5
Netball Pink Team The netball teams from year 5 & 6 headed to play Royal Oak on Tuesday. When we walked into Royal Oak it was lunchtime and all the little kids were staring at us with goldfish mouths and eyes the size of saucers. They were obviously surprised at the sight of strangers. Once we got inside the school we got onto a court and warmed up. We were then assigned a court and a team to play. In the time that we were there we played three short games. We played three Royal Oak teams. We won all of our games with scores of: 6 nil, 4 nil and 3 - 2. All together we had a fabulous time.
By Kate Schellekens
Red Team
It was a spectacular day for the Victoria Avenue Reds on Tuesday afternoon. All three games won against Royal Oak’s A and B year 6 teams. The biggest win was against Royal Oak’s A team 18 – 2, there was great attacking and defending on both sides of the court.
Overall a great day at Royal Oak Primary School, thank you to all the parents and teachers who came along and supported Victoria Avenue.
By Samantha Hart
Rugby The "First Fifteen" rugby team had a great game winning 39 nil playing at College Rifles against Royal Oak Primary. Play of the Day went to Mason Hughes and conversions were ably kicked by Harrison Miller.
Hockey
Despite transport problems and therefore a difficult start, the hockey drew against Royal Oak. The team is to be commended for the good natured way they responded to the "scenic drive" to the venue - they are a supportive and happy bunch!
by Mrs Garrett (their driver).
MORE SPORTS' NEWS
Basketball
VAS Vikings played against St Ignatius and lost. The team played a very spirited game and Michael Peters attacking earned him Player of the Day. Emma Collard scored the only basket and along with great rebounding got Memorable Moment
VAS Vipers played the Meadowbank Marvels, and although the Marvels had some "ring-in's" from their top team, the Vipers won 10 - 0. This was the last game of the regular rounds and it looks like the Vipers will end up 3rd on the table - an outstanding improvement on last season where they were at the bottom of the table. Awesome! Player of the Day was Alex Hoffman for big improvements in all aspects of the game. William Thompson received Most Memorable Moment for his rebounding/shooting and his improvement on defence. Baskets were scored by William Thompson (1), Alice Foster (1) and Josh Kennard (3). A great effort by all team members!
Year 6 basketball competed on Monday against a well organised side with great defence and attack the game was very exciting to watch. A real improvement shown in the team’s performance with some outstanding passes and shots at goal. Player of the day – Lucy Scarbourgh
Magic Moment – Nick Kwasza
Netball Good luck to all the netball teams who will be starting their grading games this week at the Auckland Netball centre. They have been training hard with their coaches over the last few weeks.
Flippa Ball Sacred Heart College Flippa Ball League Draw for Sunday 9th May 2010
Y3&4 A Grade
3:35 Victoria Ave vs St Heliers Aquatics
Y5&6 A Grade
7:50 Victoria Ave vs Mt Carmel Hammerheads
Room 3 ~ Year 6
Mask Making and Story Telling
"Where the Wild Things Are" ~ Room 3 Click Here to view their assembly item.
Yummy Stickers - the New Promotion Has Started! Please keep collecting the Yummy Stickers. A new promotion has started so we have a head start!!
The HOUSE with the most will win the school competition!
Plastic bag labels ~Click here to download label sheet.
Both sheets will be available from the school office. Please use these sheets and attach the stickers to them before returning them to school. We will win sports equipment for the school as we did last year!
Another Fundraiser/Promotion this time with Eveready Batteries. Collect barcodes from your battery purchases and fill in the registration form for the school and then we could be in to win lots of new computer equipment.
Entertainment Books - many thanks to those who have purchased copies of the book - each book has raised $13.00 for the school. Please ensure you either return books or your payments by tomorrow.
Girls Night Out! Gather your girlfriends for a night out at a special screening of "Letters to Juliet"
at SkyCity Cinemas Newmarket on Wednesday 26 May.
Tickets are $20pp and include a glass of wine before the movie.
Tickets are limited so book now. Click here for more information and to order tickets. An order form was also sent home today so please check child's bag.
Select IT Introduces the Flip Mino and Flip MinoHD Camcorders This is a fundraiser - the school will receive one of these camcorders for every 10 sold.
Select IT is proud to be associated with schools as specialist IT consultants and strategists. We are passionate about both technology and education and our strong belief is that through the efficient and effective deployment of technology, we can greatly assist with delivering quality education to the current generation of students.
We have secured the opportunity to offer the new Flip camcorders at a discount to normal RRP for a strictly limited time. This offer is restricted to schools and affiliates including teachers, students and their families ONLY. These camcorders are currently normally available at RRP at select retailers only. Please click here to download more information or go to www.theflip.co.nz
