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Newsletter - Term 3 No 2 - 11 August 2011 |
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Term 3 No 2 - 11 August 2011
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Dear Parents
Well after a night of heavy rain the sun now seems to be winning the battle and fingers crossed the cross-country today will have some good weather. Looking out across the playground as I write this before school starts today, the children’s spirits certainly do not seem to have been dampened, there is a real sense of excitement about day ahead.
It is actually hard to believe that in the next two weeks we will have completed three major school events the School Cross-Country, the Arts Extravaganza and our Rugby World Cup Festival. The children and staff have been working hard – doing laps of the school grounds training for today; adding the intricate final touches to their magnificent art projects and learning the rules and skills of Rippa rugby.
I am sure that each and every event will be a fantastic success but I do wish to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of the staff team in preparing our children for each activity. Alongside all of the day-to-day tasks they really do put in the hard yards to make these experiences ones to remember. As a parent I can see just how excited my own three children are at what lies ahead so to Clare Whittington, Catherine Kelly and her Arts team and to all the other staff, I’d like to say a big “thank you” to you all.
Thinking School Award
As you know in June I had the privilege to travel to the 15th International Conference on Thinking, in Belfast, and then on to England were I spent a week visiting Exeter University’s Cognitive Education Centre (CEC) and leading “thinking schools” in the UK. An important part of the trip was my presentation of Victoria Avenue School’s application for Thinking School accreditation.
Over the past four years the CEC has run an accreditation programme, and the VAS staff have been working on an application for us to join this community of schools. I presented a hard copy of the application together with a DVD produced by Frances Coleman and Jess McQuinn, which showcases VAS, our children, and their work in the areas of IBL and Thinking Skills.
Last Friday in assembly I was able to share with the children the beautiful glass “Thinking School Award”, which we have been given by the University of Exeter in recognition of our gaining the accreditation. We are only the second international school to receive this award. We were also informed during the conference that the 16th International Conference on Thinking will take place in Wellington in January 2013. I hope VAS will have a strong representation at this event both as participants and presenters showcasing work we are developing in this area.
Staffing
As Room 7 continues to fill quickly we will be starting a new ‘New Entrant’ class in Week 9. I am delighted to inform you that Alison Settle has agreed to take on responsibility for this class. Alison is well known to many staff and families at Victoria Avenue School. She was a valued member of our Junior Syndicate team for five years before leaving us after the birth of her son in 2009. She will bring great experience, enthusiasm and fun into the new Room 15, we look forward to her joining us once again!
Kind regards
Allan Short
Principal
Term 3 Syndicate Newsletters
• Senior Syndicate
• Middle Syndicate
• Junior Syndicate
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR TERM 3, 2011 ~ These programmes are held at VAS directly after school.
For more information and to register for any of these activities please go to:
http://victoriaave.com/sports-and-activities/after-school-activities
AFTERSCHOOL and HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES ETC
Community based groups have approached us to inform parents of various activities available locally.
- we also have a range of options offered by local providers in the foyer of the administration area of the school.These are available to view :
http://victoriaave.com/our-people/our-community
The Week Ahead:
Friday 12 Aug Pyjama Mufti Day - Gold coin dona
Tues 16 Aug ART EXTRAVAGANZA
Wed 17 Aug ART EXTRAVAGANZA
Thurs 19 Aug ART EXTRAVAGANZA
Fri 20 Aug Year 6 Leavers Dinner Meeting
For more details: School calendar is
on:
http://victoriaave.com/school-calendar
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
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
French Lunches: Tues only
Subway: Wed and Fri
Sushi: Thurs only
Order forms/Instructions
http://victoriaave.com/our-school/lunch-orders
School Banking Wednesdays before school in Room 4
Term Dates 2011
Term 3 Mon 1 Aug to Fri 7 Oct 2011
Term 4 Tues 25 Oct to Fri 16 Dec 2011
Term Dates 2012
Term 1 Thur 2 Feb to Thur 5 Apr 2012
Term 2 Mon 23 Apr to Fri 29 Jun 2012
Term 3 Mon 16 Jul to Fri 28 Sept 2012
Term 4 Mon 15 Oct to Tues 18 Dec 2012
Heads up for Kids -
There is an ongoing collection of "FUNNY MONEY"!
Please bring your old NZ or useless international coins and money to our school office! There is a paint tin to put your collections in!
Resene Paints and Lions Clubs throughout the country are aiming to make a big investment in New Zealand’s young people by collecting old banknotes, coins and foreign currency that are not legal tender.
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VICTORIA AVENUE SCHOOL PRE-ENROLMENT FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING 2012
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Dear Parents,
URGENT ~ PRE-ENROLMENT FOR THOSE STARTING SCHOOL IN 2012!
OR Years 1-5 NOT RETURNING IN 2011
Thank you to those of you who have already completed pre-enrolment requirements. If you are unsure you have completed the necessary forms please email Linley at
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This letter is an urgent reminder as we are finalising our roll numbers for 2012 and need to know the following:
• If you live IN ZONE and have not yet enrolled your pre-schooler for 2012, please contact the school as soon as possible. You will need to fill in an application for enrolment form - these forms can be requested from the office or can be downloaded from our website,
http://victoriaave.com/enrolment-a-zoning/enrolment-a-zoning-map
Please return to the school office by Friday 16 September.
• If you live OUT OF ZONE and have not yet pre-enrolled your pre-schooler for 2012 please contact the school immediately. You will need to fill in an OUT OF ZONE application for the Ballot form asap as the ballot for 2012 closes 27 September 2011 - these forms are available from the school office or can be downloaded from our website:
http://victoriaave.com/enrolment-a-zoning/enrolment-a-zoning-map
If you live out of zone it is a legal requirement for you to be part of the ballot even though you may already have a child at our school. Please return to the school office by Friday 16 September.
• If your school-aged child is NOT RETURNING to Victoria Avenue School in 2012 (Year 6 students excluded) please indicate on the form attached here or email Linley on
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as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Allan Short
PRINCIPAL |
Upcoming Events
Tomorrow!! PJ Party!!!
All students are invited to come to school dressed in their Pyjamas, bringing a gold coin to help the school councillors raise money for the special Children's Christmas Party.
 
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR TERM 3, 2011
For more information and to register for any of these activities please go to:
http://victoriaave.com/sports-and-activities/after-school-activities
Please note the venue for these activities is Victoria Avenue School.
MONDAYS:
Bringing French to Life has commenced!
TUESDAYS:
Bubbledome commencing Week 3, Tuesday 15 Aug for 8 weeks
Mini Titans has commenced!
WEDNESDAYS:
Fine Young Artists has commenced!
THURSDAYS:
Adventure Club has yet to be finalised as we have only one child confirmed and two considering - so we need more students to run the club. Youthown are deferring start for one more week to try and make the club run. Otherwise they will wait until Term 4. Go to http://victoriaave.com/sports-and-activities/after-school-activities
FRIDAY:
Chess Club has commenced!
Playball has commenced!
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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION ~ NEWMARKET VIADUCT MUST BE IN THE PHOTO
AND PHOTOS CAN ONLY BE TAKEN FROM 12 August to 21 August.
Prizes to be won ~ so get clicking!!!
Our school has been invited to participate in a very special photography competition created through collaboration with local businesses by the team at the Newmarket Viaduct Replacement Project. The competition has up to $4,000 in sponsored prizes from Newmarket businesses, and is available to four age group categories;
5 -9 years,
10 – 12 years,
13 – 15 years
16 – 18 years.
For more information click here! Parents and children can link directly to the NZTA website to enter the competition and upload their photos. Safe and easy! Photos must be taken between this Friday 12 August and Sunday 21 August and must simply include an aspect of the Newmarket viaduct (motorway bridge) in order to qualify.
All school age kids in the Auckland region can enter so please feel free to pass information on.
YellowLocal.co.nz iPad Promotion
REMINDER!!! From the 8th August to 21st August Local list will give 2 nominations for each registration!!
Help our school win iPads.
Young Kiwi minds need the best tools to help them learn. And now you can give our school the chance sink its teeth into up to five juicy Apple iPads with Yellow Local®. All you have to do is nominate our school when you register on www.YellowLocal.co.nz to help us win.
YellowLocal.co.nz is a brand new website where you can find and share notices, reviews, information and check out local businesses. So if you want to alert the neighbours of a family feline that’s M.I.A. or look up your nearest hairdresser, it’s the perfect place to do it.
Register on www.YellowLocal.co.nz to get behind our primary.
We only need 250 points to win one iPad, so make your nomination count!
For full terms and conditions see www.YellowLocal.co.nz/schools |
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