Thursday 2 February 2012 12/01

Kia Ora Tatou, Greetings to our parents and caregivers

WELCOME! A warm welcome to the new school year. We hope you have had a great holiday, and we are hoping for some fine weather. A special welcome to our new families, and children who have come to us from other schools. We do hope you enjoy your time here at Lytton Street.

SWIMMING: Our swimming programme is now under way for the first group of classes (Rooms 9 & 2, 12 & 3, 13 & 4, 14, 15 & 1). Please make sure that children have their swimming gear EVERY SWIMMING DAY. This is an official school programme, part of the New Zealand Curriculum, and we all have a duty to make sure that children are confident, capable and safe in the water.

FAMILY BARBECUE – EVENING: We are planning another get-together at school for all families in Week 3 (Wednesday 15 February). Please put aside this time (5.45 – 7.15pm). More information next week.

OUR HOME AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP: An important reminder: At Lytton Street School, you can expect:

Ø To be told how your child is progressing

Ø To be involved in their learning

Ø To be heard when you have a question or concern

We also believe the school can expect:

Ø that you will work with us in a spirit of partnership

Ø that you will support us in our work

Ø that the learning needs, well-being and safety of every child is the focus of our work together.

GIVE ME FIVE!: DOING YOUR BIT FOR YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL: Please play your part in your child’s schooling. Your child will benefit from your involvement in school activities. It would be great if every parent could do five of the following during the school year:

Ø Helping out with PTA Activities (Sausage Sizzles, Fund-raising)

Ø Help out with a class activity (Camp, Sports Day, Class Trip…)

Ø Pay the School Donation (can be claimed as a donation at tax return time)

Ø Join the PTA (Meetings on first Monday of most months – see newsletters)

Ø Offer to help when the school needs it

Ø Come along to class and school events

COACHES FOR TOUCH TEAMS: Is there anyone out there interested in coaching a school touch team? Games are played on Thursdays at Victoria Park. Please see Mrs Colleen Trembath in Room 15 or ring and leave contact details at the office (323 6687.

ACTIVITIES TERM ONE: With this newsletter we are including the “Grid Plan” for Term One, for your information. Busy! Also including a fridge magnet with Term Dates and school contact details.

COMPUTER HELP: We are still looking for a good person who could help us with technical support for our ICT equipment. Ideally an hour each day, but we are flexible! Please Contact us on 323 6687.

COMING UP:
This Monday, 6 February School Closed (Waitangi Day)
Wednesday 8: 1.40pm KICKSTART-to-school under way

Regards G T Lovegrove, Principal