It is time for you to tell us how successful our Year Books have been this year and any improvements we can make. Year Books have replaced twice yearly written reports. They are sent home each term and report on your child’s achievements over the term. Please complete the simple chart – children use this chart at school and will support you in completing it. We would love your ideas and your child/children’s. All completed feedback forms returned to the office go in for a chance to win a $20 gift voucher. No names are required, children hand into box and report their name to the office. No offence will be taken to any suggestions – we want to know your honest feelings.

The new New Zealand teaching curriculum has arrived at school. Emily and Lynette are attending a course in Hamilton about successful implementation of this. Staff are beginning to use it as part of our Gifted & Talented contract.

This week children are focussed on showing independence and initiative. Children brainstormed how the could do this at assembly. Ideas included – • Using the wheel of choice • Helping others in need • Thinking before I act

This week we are focusing on respecting our property and the property of others.
Special attention will be given to those children who -
•      Return PE gear
•      Wear their own hat and do not touch others
•      Care for our school environment

Waihi East teaching staff have entered a 2 year contract with the advisory service developing Gifted & Talented programmes for our students. Yesterday we held a professional development day where staff planned activities for Term 1 2008. Part of our programme also included
the use of the new curriculum. Janet Bourne our Advisor, is working with Emily next week, putting an action plan in place so that our children
benefit from her new ideas.

Goal for the week is using our manners and being courteous to others. This is a value from our Charter. At Monday’s assembly children were very courteous. We look forward to hearing how children have met this goal at Thursday’s assembly. Congratulations to all our students for 100% participation in our Kool Kids Day.

Our production has been totally written by children. It is a combination of 2 terms work. We hope you enjoy our performance at the Memorial Hall this Thursday at 7.00pm. A few reminders for children.
•     All children to hall by 6.40pm.
•     All children need a uniform top [eg school shirt or sports shirt] to wear for our last item.
•     Room 7 & 8 children can either wear their blue uniform top under their costume or else bring it along in a named supermarket bag to the   hall on the night.
•     Room 5 children to have a named, fresh, washed T-Shirt to teacher in a named bag by Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning at the latest.
•     At the end of our production, please come and collect your children from their class teachers.
•     Gold coin donation at the door please, to help with production costs.
•     Centenary books available for sale at $5 each.
•     The School Support Committee will be selling a Xmas Raffle on the night. Tickets available at the door $2 each or 3 tickets for $5.
•     Help cleaning up the hall would be appreciated.
•     Children are able to arrive late to school on Friday. We are sure there will be a few sleepy heads Friday morning.

Production Practice Thursday —
This Thursday there is a full dress rehearsal for the whole school at the Memorial Hall 9 – 12.30pm. We would appreciate help with transport to the hall at 9.00 and the return run at 12.30pm. Please let your children’s teacher know if you can help.