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Fundraising Meeting – This Friday 2^nd of September at 3pm. Come along and see how you can help with fundraising for our school. There are opportunities coming up with many visitors to our area.

Senior Camp – Rotorua - I have a couple of different camp organising companies looking at our itinerary to see if they can do better.

Our thanks to The Lion Foundation for the $2900 donated towards our senior trip and a special thanks to Kelly Ngarimu for her work getting the application together. There will be a special camp newsletter in the next couple of weeks.

Cross Country – We have three runners at Tairua today and we wish them well. For those who qualify the next level of this competition, Thames Valley, is on Wednesday the 7^th of September at Mercury Bay, assembling at 10.30 am.

Bike Programme – The last day for bike training is tomorrow, Thursday the 1^st of September. Thanks to Amy and Bike NZ for their effort in delivering some wise advice to our cyclists in a fun way.

 

 

 

Westpac Air Ambulance Visit -

The School received this signed (Richie McCaw), framed, Adidas shirt – as second prize in the

 

 

 

Westpac Trust helicopter fundraiser competition.

Dan (air ambulance pilot), Nikau Illingworth, Lauren (air ambulance pilot), Jerome Melde, Tyrese Melde(back), Corban Richardson (front)

 

 

 

We had a great day with the Westpac Air Ambulance. As top fundraisers Corban Richardson, Jerome Melde, Tyrese Melde and Nikau Illingworth got a ride in the helicopter.

The entire school was lined up as the helicopter landed and the draft from the helicopter was tremendous. All the children had an opportunity to get close to the helicopter and ask questions of the pilots.

Thanks to Brooke Reynolds from the Westpac for her fabulous support and encouragement.

But wait there is more – the competition that keeps giving – We have a visit in term four from a mystery sportsperson. I wonder who???

Whitianga Library Presents – Craig Smith who wrote “The Wonky Donkey’ will be performing live for pre-schoolers and junior students on Thursday the 8^th of September at 10 am to 10.40 am in the TOWN HALL. Please bring a gold coin donation. I have attached a permission and transport form at the end of this newsletter.

Thought for the Day- 'Those who do nothing are never wrong.' Theodore de Bouville

We’re entering the Fair Go Ad Awards 2011

 

Coroglen School enters Fair Go Ad Awards 2011

More info here on the Fair Go ad awards.

Newsletter, 2011 term 3, week 2

Bike Safety Course

There will be a bike safety course beginning on Thursday for all students from Year 1 to 6.

Children will need to have their bikes and safety gear at school for the next four Thursdays.

NETBALL-RED PANTHERS YR 5-6

The girls played Coromandel 6 this week. The Red Panthers started well but Coromandel 6 won this week.

Player of the Day -Hannah

Best & Fairest -Katie

Don't forget practice this week on Thursday. No game this Saturday.

Please bring the photo envelopes & money on Thursday. Mary

Sparkz Netball Team - Year 6/7

Congratulations! You all played you best against Manaia with a win 17/7.

Player of the Day :Grace Wharton

Fair Play :Stephanie LeFebvre

See you on Thursday after school for practice.

Thought for the day

Be Positive with your thoughts

For your thoughts become your words.

Be Positive with your words

For your words become your actions.

Be Positive with your actions

For your actions become your habits.

Be Positive with your habits

For your habits become your character.

Be Positive with your character

For your character becomes your destiny

Author unknown

Auguste Rodin 1902-1904

Louisville, KY,United States

PET DAY

Pet day will be on Tuesday the 4^th of October. This is the last week of term 3. I know some children who are already getting to know their calves. We will be canvassing the children in the next few weeks to get an idea of what pets we will have for pet day. This is our major school fundraiser and showcases our great little school to our wider community.

School Field

Last weekend Saturday soccer was played at our school. I have had very positive feedback about our school from families who were here.

Website of the Week http://www.ruggerland.co.nz/#back

In case you hadn’t heard New Zealand is hosting the Rugby World Cup this year and we will be doing some activities about the cup and the countries that are competing.

Have a great week.

Poems

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Newsletter, 2011 term 3, week 1

Term 3 Dates

Tuesday 23/8 School Cross country

Wed 31/8 Peninsula Cross country –Tairua

Wed 7/9 Thames Valley Cross Country -Whitianga

Wednesday 5/10 Pet Day

Friday 7/10 Last Day of Term

Cross Country -We are training for cross country at the moment. Children should have suitable training gear every day. We will combine with Whenuakite School on the 23^rd of August to choose children who will qualify for the Peninsula Cross Country in Tairua and then the Thames Valley event being held in Whitianga this year.

Stationery Accounts – These are attached to this newsletter. Please pay these as soon as possible to avoid them mounting up.

Senior Camp – We are waiting on an application for funding for this trip. When we have a clearer idea of funds available we will finalise the itinerary and make firm bookings.

Pet Day –2011– This will be in the first week of October, the day to be advised.

First Aid Course – We are thinking of organising a first aid course and want to gauge interest within our community. Please complete the form at the end of this newsletter indicating interest. N.B. This is not a commitment but an indication of interest.

Have a happy week.

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Coroglen 'Mum's & Nana's' dinner - September 9th - 6pm, Blonde restaurant.

Thames Camera Club – Last week we had a visit from Laurel Flynn from the Thames Camera Club. She brought with the prizes for Danyl and Alana who was also a section winner. The students’ photos get better every year. Next year we will have better quality paper and perhaps even a better printer.

Owen Blair Sims 11.08.11 – I would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and messages of support. Owen arrived at 7.20 am and weighed 8lb 14oz (around 4 kgs). Mother, baby, big bro and dad are all dong well. Jean J

 

 

Lotto Numbers – The Rotorua Trip fundraiser has finished and the following people were our weekly winners. Congratulations and thanks to all whom supported this fundraising effort. 9th July – unsold Number 31; 16^th July – Steve J; 23^rd July – Kelly R; 30^th July – Jessie; 6^th August – Steve J.

Cross Country – Coroglen Whenuakite – Tuesday 23^rd of August.

DATE: Tuesday 23 August (week 4) -2011

Postponement: Wednesday 11th

VENUE: Whenuakite School

TIME: Assemble 11am

Walk courses 11.15am - 11.30am

Begin races 11.30 - Finish- 12.30 - 1.00pm (approx)

Please complete the permission / transport form at the end of this newsletter and send back to school as soon as possible.

 

Words of Wisdom

Warren Buffett is the world’s second or third richest man (depending on your reference) second/third only to Bill Gates. He has donated $31 billion to charity and definitely walks his talk.

 

It is worth a search to find out more about this interesting character.

Westpac Helicopter Visit -Good news - I'm pleased to confirm that the Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance will visit your school at 12.30 on Friday 26 August (assuming there's not an emergency on the day!) They'll have room in the chopper for 4 children to go for a short flight.
Ahead of the visit, a crew member from the base in Hamilton will contact you directly to discuss safety measures.
Fingers crossed for sunny day!
Regards Robyn

Robyn Rowley Sponsorship Manager Marketing and Customer Experience

Bike Safety – This programme will be running again tomorrow and Year 1-6 students need their bikes at school for the next three Thursdays. Children are only allowed to ride under close supervision and safety rules apply- helmets, brakes etc.