NETBALL
The opening day of this seasons Netball is this Saturday 31st March. Each team will have 3 games
and the girls need to be there at 8.15am sharp, ready to play. Any enquiries please contact Sharon Samson on 863 8693[school] or 863 8278 [home].
SOCCER
This starts on the first Saturday next Term [28th April] and Mr McGougan will hand out notices later this week. Saturday Soccer is for all children—boys and girls.
Yr 1 and 2 play at Waihi Beach from 8.30 – 9.15 a.m.
Yr 3 and 4 at Waihi East from 9.30 – 10.15 a.m.
Yr 5 and 6 at Central School from 10.30 – 11.15 a.m.
Parent Helpers are needed – please talk to Mr McGougan

Voting Closes This Thursday (29th March) at 12 Noon. All completed voting papers must be placed in the Ballot Box in the school’s foyer or posted – to be post marked before this time.
Reminders:
· Voting papers have been posted out – if you didn’t get one, it probably means we haven’t got
your correct address – check with the office.

· You may vote for up to 6 candidates. [you don’t need to vote for 6].

Jane Davidson
Returning Officer

The following nominations have been received for the 6
parents representatives on the Waihi East School Board
of Trustees.
Sandra Anderton
Daphne Ardern
Sioux Honeyman
Teresa Kane
Jennifer Koopu
Michelle Manning
Nicola McNeil *
Mark Samson *
Brendon Spargo *
* Sitting member
· Voting papers have been posted out – if you don’t get one, it probably means we haven’t got your correct address – check with the office.
· You may vote for up to 6 candidates. [you don’t need to vote for 6].
· The voting papers need to be in the ballot box in the school’s foyer by 12 noon on Thursday 29th March or posted before this time.
· The Staff Rep will be Emily Hargreaves
Jane Davidson
Returning Officer

On behalf of the staff and parents from our school community,I would like to congratulate and thank all those who have put their names forward for the new Board—it is a great thing for parents to get involved in your child’s schooling.

Thank you to those who are finishing their term on the Board at this time. Craig Manktelow has been on the Board since 2000. His main contribution has been in the property area. Richard Palmer has been a member since 2003 and has been in charge of health and Safety as well as having a strong input into property matters. Heather Jones has been the Board Secretary since shecame on to the Board in 2004 and has also had the responsibility of overseeing the school House. Maren Johansen has been a very able Staff Rep since 2004. These people have all made a significant contribution to the running of the school over the past few years.

Centenary

Click on the picture above or Centenary link to view a selection of photos from the Waihi East Primary School Centennial. A DVD with a big selection of photos in slideshow format and a movie of Saturdays speeches is available from Waihi East Primary School at a cost $10.00 including postage and handling.

To order the DVD simply send a cheque or cash to Waihi East Primary School, Donnelly Street, Waihi (please make cheques payable to Waihi East Primary School).

Include the following details in your letter, if you wish to order by email our address is waihi.east.school@xtra.co.nz please forward the money by mail a.s.a.p.
I would like _______ (no. of) DVD/’s at a cost of $10.00 per DVD, please

find included $       .        
Send the DVD/’s to:

____________________________________________________ (Name)

____________________________________________________ (Street)

____________________________________________________ (City / Town)

____________________________________________________ (Country)

Our Team did very well at the Waihi Sports last week and we have 7 children going to the Zone Championships at Katikati next Monday. Place getters in the Waihi finals were:
Year 5 Boys – Hadleigh Morgan 1st 25m Freestyle, 1st 50m Free.
Zion Matangi 2nd 25 Free, 3rd 50 Free.
Year 5 Girls – Tasmin Simpson 1st 50 Free, 2nd 25 Free, 2nd 50 Back.
Alyssa Thurston 1st 25 Breastroke
Year 6 Boys – Tate Van Duyvenbooden 1st 25 Free, 1st 50 Free, 2nd 25 Back
Joseph Walmsley 2nd 25 Free, 2nd 50 Free, 2nd 25 Breastroke
Year 6 Girls – Tui Phillips 1st 25 Back, 2nd 25 Free, 2nd 50 Free, 3rd 50 Backstroke.

There is again a full two week Autumn holiday this year. The last day of school for the term is Thursday 5th April (the day before Good Friday). School commences for the Second Term on Monday 23rd April.

Sharon is busy organising the teams and anyone else who wants to play should get in touch with her. The Opening day is 31st March. The first practice for Year 5 / 6 ‘s is Wednesday 14th March. More parent helpers are needed – please see Sharon.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE THIS THURSDAY AT 12 NOON
At this stage we haven’t got any nominations!!!

• Timeline

◊ 15th March – Nominations close at Noon.

◊ 20th March – Voting papers posted.

◊ 29th March – Polls close.

• The Board of Trustees form an important role in the school and we urge all parents to give strong consideration to standing, or nominate someone else.

• Nomination forms were posted out last week – if you didn’t get one, it probably means we haven’t got your correct address – check with the office. A correct address is needed as voting papers are posted.

Further nomination forms are available from the office.
STAND UP FOR YOUR CHILDREN

Following the meetings last year, we want to have a family barbecue next week.
• This will be held at Kookie and Clarke Koopu’s place at 72 Gladstone Road at 6.30pm.
• It is a bring your own—a barbecue will be available.
• We welcome all families—not just Maori.
• Bring all the Whanau and anyone else you like.
We hope this is the springboard to a strong Whanau group within the school.