The following link will enable you to download a PDF file that lists the Golden Grove School term dates for 2011:
Golden Grove School 2011 Term Dates
If you have any queries, kindly contact us.
Thanks,
Helena.
The Golden Grove School term dates for 2011 are available and can be downloaded as a PDF file from this page.
The children have created beautiful drawings which will be miraculously transformed into diaries for 2011. You also have the option to have a diary made with a photo on the cover instead of your child’s art. Forms have been sent home with your child, so rummage around in their school bag, fill out the form and please bring it back to school before November the 5th so that we can have them back to you well before Christmas.
Let’s have some fun! Let’s do a dress up day on Monday 1 November, come to school dressed up as anything you would like, from an astronaut to a zookeeper, to a character in movie or book. There are three prizes: Best Dressed, Most Creative and Coolest Costume! (voted by children and adults).
We are looking forward to the BBQ at the Gabor residence, everyone is welcome, and if you would like more information see Catherine or check the notice on the school pin-board. I also feel it would be sensible to cancel chess club and afternoon tea (as it is the first of the month) and meet at the fireworks party instead!
We will have professional photographers visiting the school on Friday 12 November to take school, class and individual photos. We will be sending out envelopes shortly for families to fill out and return to the school with their portrait orders.
Once again the junior class has filled up their jewel jar and the school would like to honour them for their achievement. As it has become tradition for the junior class to have a sleepover at school every year, we would like to honour the class by inviting them to school on the night of Friday 12 November, for a pyjama party and sleepover. Guaranteed to be a fun night!
Parents interested in attending the overnight camp kindly fill out the form and return it to Richard as soon as possible. We would like to confirm with parents so that everyone can book the time off that they need.
Thank you.
It’s Weetbix Tryathlon season again!!! Our first tryathlon of the season will be on Wednesday 8 December in Manukau, which is a school day, therefore we organise transport to and from the event. Children seven years and older are encouraged to participate, as it is a fun day with great activities. For more information visit Weetbix Tryathlon, and if you would like your child to participate please fill out the form that has been sent home with your child and return it to school before November 15.
Perseverance
Warmest regards,
Helena and the Golden Grove School Team.
The Library Café on Princess Street has organised a parent and child cooking class during the upcoming term holidays.
The classes are scheduled for Friday July 10th from 10:30–12:30, and if that class is full another will run from 1–3.
The cost is $75 for one parent and one child, extra children are $20. More information is posted at the school entrance for families who are interested.
Next term we would like all of the children to have a go at learning the basics of another language.
All children will have one short lesson each week, during school time, in the language of their choice.
Languages being offered will include:
The Golden Grove School Board of Directors would like to officially congratulate the Golden Grove School teachers and staff for their contribution to the outstanding ERO report, and all of their hard work. Well done!!
A copy of the report is available at the school office.
For families interested in being more involved with the school, and who would like to help with some of the administrative tasks and other jobs a list will be put on the bulletin board outside the school’s main entrance with possible jobs.
If there is an area that you would like to help in that is not on the list please see Helena—we are grateful for any help.
The list will be posted on Thursday April 24th morning. More jobs will be added as they appear so keep your eyes out.
List:
Thanks…
Library is currently in the processes of being converted to a new system of operation, we are currently purchasing many books to fill the gaps we have.
If you have any books that you are no longer needing and would like to gift to the school, kindly give them to Helena or Dayna.
Thanks for your support!
During the holidays the Golden Grove School staff will be coming up with a list of school projects they could use some help with. The list will be posted on the notice board outside.
If you have time and you are interested in any of the projects on the list please see Helena for the details of the project. Any service will be greatly appreciated and fun.
With gratitude,
Hellena.
The Golden Grove School Fair held on Sunday March 15th was a wonderful success! Everyone enjoyed the fun social atmosphere, the children had plenty of amusement, and new families came and visited the school.
A huge THANK YOU to all of the families for their amazing support, fantastic donations, delicious baked goods/lollies, and for the time generously given to make the fair a success.
The school raised $1100 and plans to put the money towards extending the play fort area and purchasing the moveable attachments designed for the area.
Many children from Golden Grove School are already participating in the Weetbix Tryathlon, but we would love to see all eligible children involved. The Weetbix Tryathlon is an excellent opportunity for children to have fun, stay fit and practice their athletic skills. The event is open to children seven years and over, and participants can register online.
Have fun…!