Dear Parents,

This is a week we won’t forget in a long time. The events in New York and Washington have shocked the world. As teachers we have spent some time talking about the events and issues with the children and we have specifically prayed with them over this issue. We are always aware that children are good observers but poor interpreters and so we have taken care over how we have approached things.

We have really been blessed this week to see the Year 5/6 production "My Way or Yahweh". This involved a number of staff, parents and over 100 children. The quality of the production was excellent and a credit to the children and staff. I was very proud to see the way that the children rose to the occasion and once again the singing brought a lump to my throat!

A huge thankyou to all those parents who helped over the three nights and to all those who showed their support and enthusiasm by attending. These types of events are very important to the "health" of the school and help strengthen our school community. It’s marvellous to see God’s message conveyed in this way.

Immunisations will begin at 9.30 am. If you wish to be there when your child is immunised please be at the primary school library at 9.30 am. A team of health nurses will be doing the immunisations and monitoring children afterwards. Children who are accompanied by parents will be immunised first.

Well done to all the sports teams and thankyou to the coaches, both staff and parents, who have worked so hard through the winter. Great results…

Soccer…. First in competition
Rugby… First in competition
Hockey A… 3rd in competition

Fair play awards for maximum points for attitude on the field/court

Two of our netball teams and the hockey ‘B’ team. It is fantastic to see these teams setting such a fine example for others.

If you are delayed in picking your child up from the gate after school, the duty teacher will bring your child back into the school grounds. The duty teacher will be at the gate until 3.25 pm. Your child will wait outside Rooms 9 or 10. This is for your child’s safety.

If your child is absent, please phone in their absence to the office each morning.

Cultural Festival 2001

An exclusive showcase of multicultural performances, visual art exhibition and celebrities including Stacey Daniels and Kimo Winiata. ChCh Town Hall, 17-20 September, 7-9 pm. Tickets from ChCh Town Hall Ticketek.

Action Adventure Camp… boys and girls 8-12yrs. 24-28 Sept. Ph 3660679 (Run by Boys Brigade.)

Legacy Doll making classes, $75 covers cost of tuition and materials to make a doll. Holiday classes. Ph 3772059. Booking essential.

Free Holiday Drama Workshop… ChCh College of Education. For Years 3-6, 2,3,4 October 10.15 – 12.00. Inquiries to Anette Searle Ph 3482059

Old Boys Junior Cricket… Registrations 6-13 yr old boys and girls. Kirkwood Intermediate 9-11 am Sat 8, 15, 22 September. Contact Richard Falloon Ph 358 4655

Marist Juniuor Cricket… Registration 15, 22 September, 9.30 – 12.00, The Riccarton Club, 66B Wharenui Rd. Ph 3833655.

Air Force Museum Holiday Programmes… Attack and Rescue, Parachute Jump, Squadron Scramble… $5 per adult or child. Ph 3439544 to book.

Middleton Grange’s community fair…

All sorts of entertainment and things to buy. Come along and support your school. 
More information next term.

Canteen price changes…

22 September – 31 October

Conditions apply. Exclude footwear and underfashions. 
Subject to availability.
Ph 379 7400

We have some fantastic young writers in the school. Here are some samples of their work…

Anna brought a lamb to school and fed it. It liked the milk. The lamb was small and I liked it. The lamb was fun. The lamb was really fun. It wriggled its tail. The lamb hadn’t seen heaps of people before. I bet the lamb was happy to see all of us.

Tim came one day and we played Lego. He made a boat and his mum came. Daniel came and he made a robot.

Anna brought a lamb to school today. It was fun. My dad bought me a koala and a pencil and also a ruler and a toy elephant. Yesterday we went to the library.

Dough all squidgy between my fingers
I love making pizza
Dough going through the big machine
I love making pizza
Dough getting sprinkled with all the toppings
I love making pizza
Dough going through the hot, hot oven
I love making pizza
Pizza going into my mouth
I love making pizza!