Newsletter, term 4, wk 1

Coroglen School Newsletter

Term 4 Number 1

Thursday 17^th October 2013

Hello / Kia Ora

Pet Day – It was great to see all the pets at pet day, from guinea pigs to lambs and not forgetting the pet turkey who enjoyed the day as much as the children. Thank you to our parents who volunteered behind the stalls to help make the day a successful and enjoyable pet day gala and to our judges who had the task of judging the pets. The olive oil and lemongrass soap the senior room were selling sold out making a profit of $316. Well done guys. The cake stall and raffles made a total of $710.10, the fundraising committee made about $1,000 in the food stalls and the Willigers stall made $448.20 which was donated to the school.

Pet day results were:

Leading: Senior lamb 1^st Stella McQueen and Chief.

Leading: Junior lamb 1^st = Tyrese Melde and Harry, Marama Illingworth and Icy, 2^nd Awa Illingworth and Snowy, 3^rd Riley-Jean Macdonald and Rosie.

Leading: Junior calf 1^st Zoe Jordan and Raspberry, 2^nd Jessica Jordan and Sparkle, 3^rd Ruby Jordan and Ice cream.

Rearing: Senior (Year 4 – Year 8) 1^st Stella McQueen and Chief, 2^nd Dante Sunderland and Allemande.

Rearing: Middle (Year 2-Year 3) 1^st Tyrese Melde and Harry, 2^nd Zoe Jordan and Raspberry, 3^rd= Awa Illingworth and Snowy, Riley-Jean Macdonald and Rosie.

Rearing: Junior (Year 1 and Pre-schoolers) 1st Jessica Jordan and Sparkle, 2^nd Ruby Jordan and Ice cream, 3^rd Marama Illingworth and Icy, Highly Commended: Hinekirunga Haddon-Webster and Pixie, Aria Macdonald and Rambo, Mason Campbell and Silas.

 Other Pets: Senior 1^st Jerome Melde and Rex (Lop eared rabbit), 2^nd Isabelle Catton and Elle (“Alley” the cat),        3^rd Trinity McQueen and Gollum (Baby possum).

Other Pets: Junior 1^st Anna Smith and Snail family, 2^nd Myah Hales and Zoo-Zoo.

Best Dressed Pets and Owners: Hinekirunga and Pixie as fairies, Marama and Icy as Bumble bee in flower garden.

Best Trick: Anna and Sean Smith: Extreme sport snail jumping.

Senior Projects: 1^st Alana Howat and Arnie the horse, 2^nd Jerome Melde and Rex the rabbit,        3^rd Stella McQueen and Chief the lamb.

Junior Projects: 1^st Riley-Jean Macdonald and Rosie the lamb, 2^nd Tyrese Melde and Harry the lamb, 3^rd Leon Melde and Blackie the dog.

Most Obvious Pet: Tyrese Melde and Harry the lamb.

We would like to say a big thank you to our judges Charmaine Clow (leading) Howard Saunders (rearing) and Luther Hare (other Pets). Below Tyrese & Harry

Mason Campbell watches Sean Smith attempt snail jumping.

Raffles

Guess the Weight of the Fleece: 2.62kg Duncan Innes

Scratchies: 29 Kylie St. George

Stephenson’s Unichem Pharmacy Gift Basket: Kylie St. George

Grocery raffle: Nadia

Lollies in the Jar: 141 Khan Simpson Hibbert

Congratulations to all our winners.

 Icy the Bumble bee and Marama the flower garden

Jessica Jordan leading Sparkle

Coroglen School would like to thank the following sponsors for their generosity and support in our annual pet day gala recently.  Baddest Baits, Combatzone, Flippers, Health 2000, Hooked on Fishing, Leighton Howarth O'Connor - RD1 rural delivery, Longshore Marine,  Mill Creek Bird Park, Peninsula Vets, Pinkys, Placemakers, Silverfern Farms. Snapper Jacks, Subway, Whiti Farm Park, Whitianga Hardware, The Glasshouse, The Lost Spring.

We still have a bit of olive oil left, so are offering 250ml refills for $10. There are also cards still available - $12 for a variety pack of 8 cards (they make a lovely gift for xmas for those hard to buy for family members). There are also a few packets of sunflower seeds left for $5.

Ear Clinic – The next free ear clinic visit is on Friday 13 December from 8.30am to 12.30pm at the Whitianga car part by Mainly Casual. They are available for glue ear assessment & management, grommet checks, wax/foreign body removal and treatment of discharging ears.

Athletics – Coroglen School will be hosting Whenuakite and Te Rerenga Schools this year for our annual athletics sports on Monday 11^th November.  Our children will be training for athletics every day so need clothing that is suitable for running, throwing and jumping.

Preparing the back field – We urgently need help to prepare the back field for athletics. This involves marking the lanes for sprints (50 and 75 metres) and getting the long jump pit ready. Please let us know when you can come and help.

Junior Tennis – Every Saturday morning during Term 4 and Term 1 next year (excluding public holiday weekends).

Beginners (approx. 6-8yrs old) 9am to 9.55am.

Juniors (approx. 9-12yrs old) 10am to 11am.

The first session will start Saturday 19 October. Please email [email protected] to register or call Lisl on 021 148 6982 or 866 2181. There is a $20 per child membership fee.

Tag Rugby – we had a great turnout on Monday night for our first game. Try scorers were Nixon (1pt), Stella (2pts), Jett (1pt) and Trinity (1pt). Well done team!

Booster Seats in cars for children -

The New Zealand child restraint law will change on 1st November 2013. Under the new legislation children will be required to use a booster seat up to their seventh birthday. (the current law is up until their 5th birthday).

This means that all under sevens will require a booster seat when travelling by car on school trips.

It is generally accepted that it is safest for a child to stay in a booster seat until they reach a height of 148cm (usually between nine and 12 years). (see Safekids)

If your child needs a booster seat when travelling on school trips, by car, please make sure this is organised with the driver who is transporting your child, before the trip occurs.

Teachers will include information about booster seats on consent forms.

Sunsafe Term 4—Hat wearing is compulsory when outside, during terms 4 and 1. Hats need to be able to effectively protect faces, ears and necks from harmful sun rays.

Wide brim hats and bucket hats are the preferred style. Legionnaire caps are excellent

Enjoy your week

Penny and the team