2 March 2010

Dear Parents/Caregivers
What a difference a fortnight makes, the weather now warm and dry has meant our swimming pool is getting excellent use. It is pleasing to see the children not only enjoying themselves but gaining in water confidence.

PARENTS INTERVIEWS - GOAL SETTING
These are being held tomorrow, Wednesday 3 March and Thursday 4 March from 3.00 p.m. If you haven't already received a time to meet with your child's teacher, and wish to do so please contact the school office as soon as possible.

PERSONAL DETAIL FORM
When you attend your child's interview you will be given a personal details form containing information the school has on record of your address, phone numbers and emergency contacts. Can you please check, sign and update if required and return to the school office. If you are not coming to interviews the form will be sent home with your child. Thank you for taking the time to do this as it is very important that we have the correct information in case we need to contact you.

ABSENCES
Once again, thank you to all the parents who are using our absentee line to report that their child/ren will not be attending school. By law we are required to follow up on any child/ren who are absent and your messages have saved us a lot of time ringing families. If we have not had a written message or answerphone message (it is not acceptable that a sibling informs us) your child will recorded as a Truant. Please keep the good work up over the coming winter months.

SCHOOL DONATIONS
With this newsletter you will receive an invoice for your school donations. The Board of Trustees have kept the amount the same as previous years $40.00 for one child and $60.00 for a family. Your donations this year will be used to purchase more technology equipment, which assist in your child's learning.

SCHOOL VISITS
Over the next few weeks our syndicates will be visiting Orana Park and Willowbank. You should have received a separate notice regarding these visits.

P.T.A. NEWS
Thank you to all of those parents, family and friends who have taken chocolates to sell, it is most appreciated. Monies/or unsold chocolates need to be returned to the school by Friday 12 March. There are still more boxes of chocolates available to be sold.
There will be a mufti day on Thursday 1 April (last day of school term) for a coin donation.

Thanking you.
Lindsay Penman
Principal

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PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
The Parent Support Group would like to thank all the parents for their support throughout the year. Examples of money raised this year are: Walkathon $3,700, Calendars $1,060.00 and Bunnings Warehouse Sausage Sizzle $800.00.

Total amount spent on all children of South Hornby School this year was approx $13,000.

Without your donations the children would not receive the benefits of subsidised trips, subsidised school camps and all the extra sports equipment and books not supplied by the Ministry of Education.
If you would like to be part of this group who help raise funds for all children at South Hornby School come along to our first meeting of the 2010 school year, to be held in the staffroom on Thursday 4 February at 3 p.m.

If you are thinking of having a clean out over the school holidays please think twice about throwing it out as we are planning to hold a car boot sale in the early year.
More details at the start of the school year.

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Hornby Soccer League Registration Days
Wednesday 10 March from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. and Saturday 13 March from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon at Hornby United's clubrooms in Denton Park. Ages 5 to 9 years inclusive boys and girls.

Hornby Rugby League Registration 2010
Junior and Seniors Sunday 21 February 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the club rooms Leslie Park cnr of Halswell Junction and Main South Road. Birth certificate required.
For further information please call Diane Bisman 344 5730 or 0272129832

Hornby Netball Club
Registration for the Hornby Netball Club will be held at Hornby Rugby Clubrooms (by Denton Park) on
Tuesday 23 February 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
For further information please call Lynlea 027 2430399 or email hornby.netball@gmail.com.

PSIS Children's Day
Sunday 7 March at the Groynes Park from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m..
Over 40 fun filled activities that are all free.
For further information contact 941 8999 or check the Be There website.

Ballet, Modern Hip Hop, Pre-School
Classes held at Avonhead 166 Waimairi Road, Hornby 28 Shands Road.
For further information please call Jacqui Tieleman 3242227

Yamaha Music School 32a Matipo Street Riccarton
Piano/Keyboard classes etc for 7 - 10 year olds.
For further information please phone Trish 341 6600 or 021484200.

FREE SERVICE- A Registered Child Psychologist
Mrs Elizabeth Nurse is available every Thursday for parents concerned about their child's behaviour - birth to teens.
For further information please phone 349 5236 for an appointment.

HPCC LEARNING CENTRE
HPCC Learning Centre provides affordable tuition for children (Year 3-6) who need that bit of extra help with their learning.
For further information please phone Catherine Richardson Hornby Presbyterian Community Church or email catherine.richardson@hornby.org.nz.

EVENING JP SERVICE
Evening JP Service available at Citizens Advice in Hornby
A Justice of the Peace will be at Citizens Advice in the Community Care Centre, Goulding Avenue on Thursday evenings to witness signatures, etc. An appointment is essential. Free legal advice is also available with a lawyer. Phone 349 5236 for details or an appointment.

HORNBY CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION CENTRE
Catering for children 0-5. Open Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30pm

Are you looking for a childcare centre with flair and innovation? A centre that prides itself on its educational content? And at a convenient location?
Then we could be the preschool for you!
We have limited spaces available at Hornby Childcare (located on the South Hornby School Grounds).
(Our Centre offers the 20 hours ECE for children aged over 3 years.)

For any enquires regarding availability please phone Mel on 349 9970 or call into the centre and see one of our friendly teachers.