Friday 29th NovemberSenior Team Zoo Trip

Monday 2nd DecemberY7 Road Patrol TrainingY8 Helpers to Rainbows

End

Tuesday 3rd DecemberY7/8 Speech Finals

Please be seated by 1.30

(no pre-schoolers)

Wednesday 4th December

Weetbix Tryathlon

Friday 6th DecemberAlfriston College Orientation Day

Monday 9th DecemberY8 Graduation

Ceremony6pm

Wednesday 11th December

Prizegiving DayY0-4 at 1pmY5-8 at 4pm

ISSUE NO. 37!DATE: 28 November 2013

HELLO FROM THE PRINCIPAL!

Thank you to everyone for supporting our Garden Show on Friday night. We are very proud of all our students, teachers and families who put so much effort into making this night a great success. We have raised over $7000, which will go towards new playground equipment. Special thanks to the GST PTA for their contribution!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GARDEN SHOW WINNERS

Supreme Overall Champion15: Oompa Loompa Land (Kotuku 2)

Year 7/8Highly Commended – 6: Insect Hotel (Kea 1)Winner – 12: Spring into Gear (Kahu 2)

Year 5/6Highly Commended – 24: Mad Hatters Tea Party (Takahe 1)Winner – 2: Kiwi in the Gardens (Kotuku 3)

Year 3 / 4Highly Commended - 1: Magical Gardens (Kereru 4)Winner - 23: Natures Paradise (Kakapo 1)

Year 0-2Highly Commended – 10 : Super Duper Fun Beads (Kiwi 3)Winner - 18: Urban Trees (Weka 3)

Winner of the Scarecrow CompetitionJesse Graham

Winner of the Birdhouse CompetitionSamantha Tyrer

SUSANNAH FOWLER, PRINCIPAL

THE GARDENS SCHOOLBULLETIN

An update on Mrs Bateson

Despite two clear tests in four months, Mrs Bateson has been diagnosed with an aggressive bone cancer. This has come has a huge shock to everyone. Obviously this has been upsetting for her and her family and friends, but in her true style, she remains full of positivity. Mrs Bateson would especially like to thank all the Gardens families for their support and wants to let you know she is fighting this illness with all that she has.Please be mindful of Ashton and Luca Kneebone as they support their mum during this time.

GENERAL NOTICES:

Year 7/8 Speech FinalsThese are being held in the school hall on Tuesday 3rd December at 1.30pm.If you would like to attend, please be seated in the hall at 1.30. Please note, this event is not suitable for pre-schoolers or young children.

Birdhouses and ScarecrowsIf you have not collected your birdhouse or scarecrow, you will need to do so by Friday. All remaining birdhouses and scarecrows will be sold.

Demographic SurveyMany of you will have received in your mailbox a demographic survey, which we are carrying out to determine our likely roll growth in the next few years. As part of the process with the rebuild of our school, we need to gather as much information as we can about likely roll numbers in the future. The survey can be completed on the sheet provided and returned to school, or an online link is provided. You can also access the survey from the main page on our school website.

Library BooksAll library books need to be returned as soon as possible please, for our end of year stocktake. Please check in bookshelves, under beds, in drawers, in cupboards and also keep an eye out for school readers and journals and return them to school.

SPORTS NOTICES:

Marlee Saunderson (Y7) has made the Counties Under 15 team for Softball and also the New Zealand Under 17 team for softball.  This will mean that he plays in Wellington for Counties and in Hamilton for NZ early next year.  He is hopeful that the NZ one will take him overseas next year. Fantastic effort Marlee!!

Athletics18 of our students represented Central Counties at the Counties Intermediate Athletics on Tuesday.  It was a very successful day, with the below students qualifying for Auckland Champs next Thursday 6th December at Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose.

Max Mata 1st High Jump, Long Jump & 100mJaymie Kolose 1st 200m, 400m and 2nd in 100mMatthew Goldfinch 3rd 800m and 1500mVeronica Simmons 3rd 800mLaura Taylor 3rd 400mDidar Singh 2nd Shot Put

On top of this, our CC Cluster were crowned the champions.  A wonderful way to round off a wonderful year!

Weetbix TryathlonWed 4th December at Mountfort Park.  Unfortunately race packs are not going to be delivered to school, so parents will need to pick these up on Wednesday morning at the registration tent, which is open between at 8 – 9.15am.TGS will have a tent set up for parents and children to gather throughout the day.

A Special Day with Valerie AdamsLast Friday, 25 very lucky Y0-2's had the chance to participate in a wonderful day run by Sport Auckland, based on the Get Set Go Athletics Programme.  In addition to all of the fantastic activities, they also got to meet Valerie Adams!  Thanks to the parents who came and joined in with our very special day.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE: Great Times Out Of School Care is run before and after school and also runs holiday programmes. Brochures are available at the school office or contact Trish Le Prou directly on 09-2350357 or mobile 0275180077 email alecas@xtra.co.nz

101 Charles Prevost Drive, Manurewa, AucklandPhone: 09-2690041

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