Week

2 Term 3 2013

Greetings to Pukeokahu families and community

my first newsletter as your Relieving Principal, I wish to As this is thank you for making me feel so welcome. I have settled into a warm and comfortable school house and most of my family members have visited and enjoyed the picturesque surroundings. To my townie eyes, it looks to be an easier farming terrain than the Turakina Valley. (No doubt you will set me right on that issue!) I am beginning to understand where your children are placed with their learning and discovering their individual personalities. Parent/Teacher conferences will be next week. Families have been notified. that Heather is just unable to leave Pukeokahu School. It seems Most afternoons, Heather is now taking Art with a PE component, while I work with 2 students. Tomorrow (Friday 9th) there is a group doing a recce for the Aorangi Fundraiser walk later in the year. Their children are able to stay on at School until the recce party returns. From the Hall Committee: At our recent hall meeting everyone commented on our new hall veranda/deck extension well done Benj, it looks fantastic! We also acknowledged and noted Maryannes contribution. Maryanne spent many hours helping Benj, especially with the painting. The next thing to do is to organize outside lights. Aorangi Walk: 16 November This is the district fundraiser to replace the Bike Ride that had to cancelled this year. Jock is organizing a pre-walk this Friday.

Upcoming Events
21 August Winter Tournament for Peita, Logan and Paparangi. I will sent home information when it arrives. 23 August I have just received an invite from St Josephs to see their production of Hiwi the Kiwi. I will let families know more when further information has been sent. 14 September Cookbook Pot-Luck Dinner at the Hall. See overleaf 20 September Sports Whanganui will be at School for Hockey and Netball coaching. 27 September Tough Kid Challenge. More details soon

Jan, Carol and Heather