Property Update
We are delighted that the two refurbished classrooms are now completed and next week Ms Andrews and Mrs Reynolds will be setting up these new rooms ready for the children to move into. In turn this will mean that once Room 13 have finished relocating the library will be back to normal operations!
As many of you will have noticed Dragon Drive was out of action this morning as the concrete pad was being poured for the new building. We will have one more such disruption next week as another major area of concrete needs pouring. Unfortunately such procedures are weather dependent and so at this point we cannot tell you on which day that will be, but as this morning on that day please use the staff entrance to walk down into school.
Whilst the construction of the new building has been affected by the bad weather of late, Summit Building have pledged to work over the weekends to try and still meet the target of having the project finished at the start of Term 3. Therefore please be aware of this if you access the school grounds at the weekend.
School Events
Each week there are many events happening around school. Please keep checking the newsletter, calendar and website for details. My thanks this week to the staff and parents who accompanied the Year 5 Camp at Long Bay – what a fantastic time was had by all.
We have also had two PTS events this week. Last Night almost 100 ventured out in the rain to support the Movie Night and this morning families with Pre-Schoolers were welcomed to our Kindy Kids morning tea. Importantly most families attending today were new to VAS and we had current parents, staff and pupils mingling with everyone in the hall. My thanks to the PTS for all they do to make our school such a welcoming community.
Please support the following upcoming events:
Friday 28th May - Heart Jam (Gold coin donation tomorrow and PE uniform required by all). See below.
Friday 4th June Green Day – Environmental awareness day; try to walk to school and wear something green!
8 - 12th June Sportathon – Sponsor forms and details have gone home this week and are available from the website.
14th, 21st and 25th June World Cup Breakfasts – Details home next week. Early starts at school; come and cheer on the All Whites!
New PE Uniforms
The new PE uniforms, which were delivered last week look great and have proven to be a real hit with our children. We have received many enquires this week with people trying to order this uniform.
Parents were given many opportunities to make an initial order, and indeed to try the uniform for sizing purposes, prior to the original deadline. Unfortunately we are not carrying extra stock and the uniform was delivered to order. Please do not try to order online or request uniform at this time.
We intend to make another bulk order before Term 3 to meet the demand from new families and those who chose not to last time. Details will be in next week's newsletter.
Kind regards
Allan Short
Principal
AFTER ASSEMBLY TOMORROW - Please bring gold coin donations.
Heart Jam is to raise money for children born with heart defects. 12 babies are born each week in NZ.
There are 10000 children living with heart defects which means extensive hospital visits, corrective surgeries and ongoing medication. Money will go to supporting programmes and services for children.
"I have had open heart surgery twice now. I have 4 butterfly scars, one little one at the bottom of my tummy and a big one down my chest. My mum and dad treat me like a normal kid but the teachers are a bit worried and watch me more closely than the others. It has taken a long time for me to do what I want to do and some things I won't be able to but at least I am well and happy right now so I make the most of it" a quote from a 12 year old girl named Breanna.
To find any information in our newsletters or on our website please use Search at the top right of our webpages. Important Links for this Week:
1. Environmental Awareness Week
3. Sportathon Information letter
Click here to download Sponsor sheets Click here for Years 1 and 2 Sponsorship Form Click here for Years 3 and 4 Sponsorship Form Click here for Years 5 and 6 Sponsorship Form 4.Yummy Sticker Sheets for Sport's Equipment Promotion Stickers Plastic Bag labels
IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES
School Times School starts: 8.50am
Interval: 10.40-11.00am
Lunch: 12.30-1.30pm
School finishes: 3.00pm Stationery Sales
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8.30-8.45am at school office Uniform Shop
Fridays only: 8.30-9.00am
Orders and payments for uniform can be made online on our website - http://victoriaave.com/school-shop Lunch Orders
Subway: Wed and Fri Sushi: Thurs only
Order forms/Instructions http://victoriaave.com/our-school/lunch-orders Term Dates 2010
Term 2 Mon 19 April to Fri 2 July 2010
Term 3 Mon 19 July to Fri 24 Sept 2010
Term 3 Mon 11 Oct to Fri 17 Dec. Term Dates 2011
Term 1 Thurs 3rd Feb to Fri 15 Apr 2011
Term 2 Mon 2 May to Fri 15 July 2011
Term 3 Mon 1 Aug to Fri 7 Oct 2011
Term 4 Tues 25 Oct to Fri 16 Dec.
Coming Events
28 May Heart Jump Jam Gold Coin Donation
31 May Environmental Awareness Week BOT Meeting at 7.30
1 June Winter Sports Exchange see below
2 June Middle Syndicate Marae Visit
June 4 Green Day June 5 World Envirnment Day 7 June Queen's Birthday - HOLIDAY Refer to the calendar on our Home Page www.victoriaave.com
Be Aware!!!
Walk when you can
and remember to switch off!!
Sports News • Sports News • Sports News
Winter Exchange against St Kentigern and St Cuthbert’s
Tuesday 1st June 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Please ensure your Year 5 and 6 children have their appropriate gear on Tuesday.
Rugby St Kentigern’s fields
Soccer Martyn Wilson Fields
Hockey St Cuthbert’s
Netball St Cuthbert
Hope to see many of you there supporting the teams.
VAS Sportathon
Sportathon 8th – 11th June
The VAS Sportathon is happening on the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th of JUNE between 12.30pm and 3.00pm. You should have received information regarding this exciting event that will be running in conjunction with the Fifa World Cup. Please encourage your child to practice their challenges and speak to your Class Parent if you are able to help out that week. Click here for an outline of the activities and events happening in June!
Sportathon Sponsorship Forms
Click here for Years 1 and 2 Sponsorship Form Click here for Years 3 and 4 Sponsorship Form Click here for Years 5 and 6 Sponsorship Form
BASKETBALL The spring basketball season starts in September and we are looking for Year 3 and 4 players who may be interested in playing. The existing team has just finished a great season and have shown huge improvements. Between now and then I will be running informal training sessions at the school (most probably on alternate Sunday afternoons, weather permitting) to develop the skills of the existing players, and get them ready for the spring season.
I thought this would be a great opportunity to get new Year 3 and 4 players involved, giving them a head start before the season starts in September. If we get enough players we will be able to have separate Year 3 and Year 4 teams, to carry us on into the future.
The training sessions will focus on basic skills and positional play, followed by friendly games.
If you are interested please contact Scott Kennard by email
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REMEMBER! Basketball training on Friday lunch time between 12.30pm and 1.30pm there are still 6 training sessions remaining before the end of term. Next round of games begins on the 31st May please email Margaret Lee or Miss Whittington if you are keen to continue to play by Friday 21st May. There is a cost of $75 for the registration fee.
Sports Results FLIPPABALL Fixtures on Sunday 30 May at Sacred Heart College
Year 3/4 - 4.35pm playing Glendowie in blue caps
Year 5/6 - Bye
Room 10 went to Devonport with the Junior Syndicate to learn about our IBL topic - Awesome Auckland. Here is some fantastic writing from our trip.
Yesterday we went on a school trip. We got on the bus. Next we hopped on a ferry. We went to Devonport and we had morning tea. Finally we got back to school. What an awesome day! Joanne L
I went in the bus for fish and chips. I saw the police and I love police. I got to ride in the police bike. Shakeel PS
I went on the boat. I went to Devonport. I went for a walk. I went on the slide.
Rosie H
You should go to Devonport because it is fun. You can get there on a ferry. The grown ups cost $10 and it is $5 for kids. Hugo I
You should go to Devonport. At Devonport you should have fish and chips on the beach or go to the library. You can catch a ferry to get there. It will cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids. So go to Devonport please! It is a great view from there. Cate C
Yummy Stickers - the New Promotion Has Started! Please keep collecting the Yummy Stickers. A new promotion has started so we have a head start!!
The HOUSE with the most will win the school competition!
Plastic bag labels ~Click here to download label sheet.
Both sheets will be available from the school office. Please use these sheets and attach the stickers to them before returning them to school. We will win sports equipment for the school as we did last year!
Another Fundraiser/Promotion - this time with Eveready Batteries. Collect barcodes from your battery purchases and fill in the registration form for the school and then we could be in to win lots of new computer equipment.
Girls Night Out! Thank you to all who attended this fun evening last night. The PTS and school community really appreciated your support of this event!
