Middleton Grange Primary School Update

PRIMARY SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY A great day had by all! Thank you to all parents/family for your support on the day. A special thanks to Mr Diggs, in particular, for making the day a great success! Marvelous to see so many competitors taking part and the ‘fun runners’ in the two fun run events. Our congratulations to everyone and especially the placegetters below. Our children will be competing in the Christian Schools’ Cross Country and the Zone Cross Country soon. Girls 1^st Katrina P Boys 1^st Thomas L 2^nd Alice McL 2^nd Logan McL 3^rd Roseanna G 3^rd Jake S 4^th Saskia van der M 4^th Ben McC 5^th Letitia McL 5^th Timothy H 6^th Chloe P 6^th Timothy L 7^th Abbie W 7^th Rowan N 8^th Christine G 8^th Kenga K 9^th Demelza S 9^th= Scott C 9^th= Taylor D 10^th Kimberley C 10^th Liam C		PARENTING ISN’T GETTING ANY EASIER! The Net Generation … today's children who are increasingly hooked onto the internet. Here are some concerning statistics. Taken from a study of 2500 students aged 7-19 years, here are some facts about 7-10 year olds: 31% reported sending/receiving email from someone they met on the net. 23% had face-to-face meetings with people they met on the net. 33% approximately, used the net every day. and Adult supervision at school, whilst using the internet: 13% never supervised 20% occasionally 19% sometimes 16% often There was higher supervision for younger students. Adult supervision at home was reported as: 33% never 30% occasionally 25% sometimes These are shockingly low supervision rates! Do you supervise your children when or if they use the Internet! The internet is a powerful tool but there are also many changes lurking in often seemingly innocent places! In the Primary School our use of the internet is strictly supervised. No children are allowed free access to internet sites or email. We are well aware many sites contain harmful material. Additionally, the number of factually inaccurate research sites, advertising sites, biased sites, etc. means we must be very careful in our use of the internet. TAKE CARE! KING’S SWIM SCHOOL Is offering after school lessons during Term 2 2002, starting 15 April. Other activities offered at the pool are: Aquacise Fitness swimming Minisquad Public Swimming King’s Swim School is located in the grounds of Canterbury Christian College, Aidanfield Drive, off Halswell Road. For more details and bookings, phone on 339 0150 or 351 7356.
For Sale SOCCER BOOTS 1 pair British size 1. Good condition. $10.00. Phone Jill Woodside, 338 9590.	PIPPINS, BROWNIES & GIRL GUIDES Would like to welcome new girls into their Units for fun, friendship and to learn new life skills. Parents of girls aged 5 to 14 years are welcome to ring for friendly information in regard to local meetings places, times, dates, etc. Phone Jo Clarke on 342 7492.
MISSING ... Since last week of first term - GIRLS PE GEAR, named, inside supermarket bag, possibly mistakenly taken from Year 4 girls cloakroom. Please return asap to Natalie Fleming or Mr Diggs, Rm 8. Phone: 337 9976
CHILDREN’S ART AND CREATIVE CRAFT CLASSES FOR 7-11 YEAR OLDS - TERM 2 2002 CREATIVE CRAFT Mondays 3.30-4.30pm Doing various craft projects and trying various art making techniques. ART Mondays 4.45-5.45pm Children use different art materials and processes as they learn about looking and seeing. Also look at the work of established artists. At: Risingholme Community Centre, Opawa Start: 22 April 2002 Cost: $95.00 for 8 sessions Contact: Caroline on 326 5835