LEESTON LEARNERS - Legends in the Making Ko nga akonga o He Puna Karumata He rangatira mo apopo Thursday 22 nd September 2016 Nga mihi nui ki a koutou Last week we all enjoyed a wonderful eveing at the Pōwhakangahau performance at Ellesmere College, with individual performances from a number of schools in our area, culminating in a deliciious hangi. Our thanks to Ellesemere College for organising and hosting this wonderful event, and to our kapa haka tutors Marie Gibson, Miru McLean, Jason Marsden for all their support and guidance. As we near the end of another busy term, I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support, and sincerely hope that you find some time over the coming break for some rest and relaxation. Term 4 begins again on Monday October 10 th. Ngā nihi nui Lynda Taylor Principal - 1 -
WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL Koby Blackler PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPAL Rm 20 Felicity and Grace, Rm 21 Jackson and Logan, Rm 22 Emily and Maddison, Rm 23 Ben and Sophia, Rm 24 Sophie and Mya, Rm 25 Mackenzie and Oliver. LEESTON LEGENDS Scarlett Rm 1, Gorja Rm 4, Jordan Rm 5, William Rm 10, Lily Rm 10, Katie-Ann Rm 12, Felix Rm 21, Amber Rm 23, Will Rm 25. SCHOOL PHOTOS Reminder school photos will be taken today (Thursday 22 nd September) and due to the large amount of sibling photos required, sibling photos will be taken on Friday 23 rd September. Our scheduled Loud Shirt Mufti Day has been postponed to Friday 14 th October (Term 4). DENTAL CARE OVER THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS The Community Dental Service will operate an emergency service over the school holidays. This service is to provide relief of pain only and will not undertake routine treatment. The service will be available each working day from 8:30am until 12:30pm from the Hillmorton Hospital site. Monday, 26 th September to Friday, 30 th September 2016 (excluding weekends) and Monday, 3 rd October to Thursday, 6 th October 2016 (excluding weekends) This service will operate by appointment only and if we are unable to see your child, alternative options will be given. If your child has dental pain as a result of an accident please contact your dentist in the first instance. You can phone and make an appointment for the emergency clinic by ringing 0800 846 983. ELLESMERE COLLEGE ENROLMENT If your child is a year 6 student and intending to enrol at Ellesmere College for 2017, please contact Ellesmere College asap to enrol your child as these enrolments are now overdue. Ph 324 3369. HEAD LICE Headlice ARE CURRENTLY present amongst SEVERAL classrooms at school. These insects are a nuisance and can be controlled or eradicated by families. Headlice crawl from head to head and may be passed on through shared objects such as hairbrushes and hats. It is recommended that you check all members of your household carefully. Anyone can host headlice. Cleanliness is not a factor in whether headlice are present or not. Treating the hair is no guarantee that the problem has been eradicated. Success is more likely if treatment is thorough. Over the holidays, please check daily (daily checks need to be maintained for at least three weeks) and remind children to avoid head to head contact with others. Thank you for your co-operation. Please contact the school for further information. LOST TENNIS RACKETS Two blue tennis rackets were left behind last Thursday at school. Please return to the office if found. LEESTON SCHOOL TERM DATES 2017 Term 1 Mon 30 January Thurs 13 April 11 weeks Term 2 Mon 1 May - Fri 7 July 10 weeks Term 3 Mon 24 July - Fri 29 Sept 10 weeks Term 4 Mon 16 Oct Fri 15 Dec 9 weeks - 2 -
2016 DATES TO REMEMBER 22 September School Photos 23 September Term 3 Ends 10 October Term 4 Commences Ballet Workshop BOT Mtg 6pm 13 October Waitatari to Ferrymead 14 October Pizza with Principal (Senior) Mufti Day Loud Shirt Day (Gold coin donation) 21 October EAST Club 24 October Labour Day School Closed 26 October Yr 5 / 6 Tournament 27 October School Athletics 28 October Jump Jam competition ChCh School Music Festival (Choir practice am / performance pm) 1 November PTA Meeting - 7.30pm 3 November Junior Athletics Zone Athletics 4 November Assembly 11.30am Junior Pizza with Principal (Middle) 7 November BOT Meeting 6pm 8 November Music Soiree at Ellesmere College 11 November Show Day School Closed 14 18 November Book Fair 18 November Assembly 11.30am - Senior 23 November Year 6 visiting Ellesmere College 25 November Pizza with Principal (Junior) 1 December Canterbury Triathlon 2 December Assembly 11.30am (Middle) Beach Education Year 5 5 8 December Water Skills Year 6 7 December Canterbury Athletics 9 December Service Assembly 14 December Final Assembly at Ellesmere College 16 December Term 4 commences at 12 noon COMMUNITY NOTICES Living Springs Kids Camp: 4 nights from Monday Sept 26 - Friday Sept 30. A fantastic fun way to have your child fully supervised during the school holidays. A four night/five day sleepover camp, packed with adventure activities and an opportunity to get out and explore nature in beautiful Allandale, at the head of Lyttelton Harbour, only 20 minutes from Christchurch. A sample programmes is available on the website. Camp does include a daily 1 hour 'sesh' which includes music, games and stories based on Christian principles and values. Excellent and well trained leaders and qualified staff. Book now online at www.livingsprings.co.nz. Early bird payment $265 for registrations before Sept 18, includes accommodation, food, activities and memories that are priceless! For more information phone phone 329-9788 or email info@livingsprings.co.nz. - 3 -
Leeston Rugby Club LEESTON RUGBY CLUB IS LOOKING FOR A TREASURER FOR THE CLUB. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT: JACQUI JOHNSON PHONE NO. 03 3244 110 OR 027 348 7558 OR EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO george.jacqui@xtra.co.nz. FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE POSITION. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE LEESTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LEESTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB TOUCH SEASON 2016 2017 The Leeston Rugby Football Club is starting Touch up again starting again on Friday, 28 TH October 2016 and this will run until Friday, 16 th December 2016. Touch will recommence after the Christmas period on Friday, 13th January 2017. We will not be running Touch the night of the Christmas parade down the Main Street of Leeston 2 December 2016. There will be NO TOUCH ON Friday 11th November Canterbury AMP Show. Juniors (4-12 years) will be run as a drop in sport. Encourage all Junior Players to come along and we will make up teams on the Friday night. Juniors will start at 5:00 pm. We are looking for parent help to run the junior players. Seniors Mixed teams will require at least 2 women/girls on field at all times. (Tries will be worth two points). The Adults Teams is 13 years of age and up. It is $140.00 per team per team. Adults Teams games will commence at 6 pm. If you have any enquiries please contact If you wish to register a Senior Mixed Team please email Alex Cathcart, Phone No. 03 3244 201 or 027 6033 786. Email: alexandcraig@slingshot.co.nz. Please ENSURE that you have registered by the 7th October 2016 with Alex Cathcart and money to be deposited in to Bank Account Details:- Bank of New Zealand, Leeston. Account No. 020860001540502 with Team Name and Touch as the Reference. Play ensure that you email Alex Cathcart Email: alexandcraig@slingshot.co.nz to advise that you have paid via internet banking. There is a Facebook page called "Leeston Touch Rugby" where people can go to ask questions etc. Alex Cathcart s Phone No. is 0276033786. All Cancellations and Draws will be available on the Facebook page as well. We are also seeking anyone who is keen to referee. Please contact Alex Cathcart if you are interested or know of anyone that is interested. All rugby clubs and social clubs etc welcome. We will be having a BBQ every Friday night selling sausages, bacon sandwiches and drinks. Price $2.00 (sausage in bread), $2.00 for Bacon Sandwich and $1.00 for a drink. - 4 -
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