Newsletter Term 3 No 5 - 19 August 2010

Term 3 No 5 - 19 August 2010

Upcoming Events and Important Requests:

Please start collecting all bric-a brac, books, clothing and toys etc for the gala next year. We will start gathering this in in Term 4 but if you are desperate to part with it now please email kim Hamilton on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Also we still desperately need someone to run the operations side of the gala. Maybe this could be 2 friends?? We will guide you and help in anyway possible so PLEASE can we have some volunteers for this important role. Remember that many hands make light work!!

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Trees for Survival Update and Appeal.

Last week the much anticipated Trees For Survival unit arrived in school and has been positioned near the class gardens. Along with the unit came approximately 600 seedlings that we are going to nuture for a full year before planting them on a designated farm. During the year the children will have opportunities to learn about the different native species that they are caring for, measure them, record and analyse data relating to success rates, develop an understanding of environmental issues such as erosion and invasive species and secure their understanding of plant growth, needs and life cycles.

Next week the Year 3 classes are going to begin the growing on process by transferring the delicate seedlings into root trainers and are very excited about this chance to develop our ‘green fingers’! Whilst we have been supplied with all the necessary compost, root trainers and stands we are looking for the following donations,
• tarpulins – to place on the ground where the children are working
• pallets, approximately 12, to raise the floor level in the shed and place alongside the plant unit to improve the children’s reach.
If you are able to supply either of these items please contact Frances Coleman in Room 16 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you would like to find out ore about the Trees for Survival programme their website is www.tfsnz.org.nz.
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New After School Activity - Open Day
We have been approached by Solutions Education who wish to offer an after-school tutoring programme at VAS.

We will have an open afternoon on Thursday the 26th of August, where parents are welcome to meet the Solutions Education team and understand the program in more detail.

The open afternoon will be held in the school ICT suite at 3:15pm to 4:00pm. Enrolments for the programme will be available on their website: www.solutionseducation.co.nz

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
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 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.
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Coming Events Week 6
Mon 23rd
• Cross-Country Zones
• Board of Trustees Meeting, 7.30pm - Note this new date!
Tues 24th
• APPA Speech Finals 9.30-11.30am
Thurs 26th
• Bible in Schools begins for Years 3-6
• Solutions Education - Open day in ICT suite from 3.15 to 4.00
Fri 27th
• Principal’s Assembly (Ukulele Group)
Refer to the calendar on our Home Page
www.victoriaave.com
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Snake Fundraiser
Thank you to those who have returned your snake money or unsold boxes. Your efforts are really appreciated.

We have a few families who have not returned the Snake Money/Boxes. Please return these by tomorrow as we are wanting to announce the house winner - thanks!

Thank you for your support for this fundraiser.

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SPORTS NEWS

CROSSCOUNTRY
The Zones Cross Country Competition Monday 23rd August
The Zones Cross Country Competition will be taking place on Monday at Shore Road Reserve start time 12.00pm. The following children will be representing our school. Please ensure they have the correct gear with them including warm clothes and a drink. School t-shirts will be provided to wear for the race the children need to provide their own navy shorts. Parents are welcome to come along to support. If you are able to assist with walking the children to the event and back please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The particpants are listed below.

Senior School Winter Exchange against Kings on 24th August
Please note earlier start times

Soccer (games at Kings School soccer field)
1:20 – 1:50 Vic Ave B v Kings B
1:20-1:50 Kings C v Newmarket
1:50-2:30 Vic Ave A v Kings A

Rugby (All games at Kings)
1:20-1:50 Kings v Vic Ave
1:50-2:30 Kings v Newmarket

Hockey (At Kings SChool Remuera Rd - astro)
1:30 Round robin games 1x Vic ave and 2 x King’s teams

Netball (At Victoria Avenue School)
1.30 - 2.45 Vic Ave v Newmarket

BASKETBALL RESULTS
A fast and furious game was had by the Vulcans, they worked really hard right to the bitter end, never giving up, but unfortunately they didn't come out triumphant. St. Kents took the lead, Mr Peter's our stand-in coach called two time outs which brought the team back into regroup mode and set us up with Sarah and Luca scoring our baskets. A great game Vulcans and big thank you to Jan and Fraser for playing a second game for us.

VAS Vikings played Cornwall Park B on Monday night and lost. Ruby Cotter and Maddi Devereux had a great game. Jan Carson and Emma Collard scored our baskets.

VAS Year 6 team lost against a fast and strong Cornwall Park A team. The score did not reflect on the determination and effort of the players in our Year 6 team. Well done!

FLIPPABALL
Another great game last Sunday. The team is playing with some real structure and getting the idea of positional play.
Next game: 5.05pm Meadowbank versus Victoria Ave.

NETBALL
Last Thursday saw the final games of the 2010 Netball season. VAS had 11 teams this year from years 3 to 6. We are very grateful to all those who volunteered to coach and manage these teams to allow our players to participate and enjoy the season. We will be holding prizegivings at syndicate assemblies – 9am on 7 September for Year 3 and 4 teams and 2pm on 10 Sept for Year 5 and 6 teams.

End of season results:
Year 3 Gold – Runners Up in Section 1, Yr3
Year 3 Silver – Joint Winners of Section 2, Yr3
Year 4 Yellow Comets – 6th place Section 1, Yr4
Year 4 Orange Opals – Winners of Section 3, Yr 4
Year 4 Green Ferns – 3rd place Section 3, Yr 4
Year 4 Aqua Dancing Dragons – 5th place Section 6 Yr 4
Year 5 Pink Panthers – 4th place Section 1, Yr 5
Year 5 Purple – 3rd place Section 4, Yr5
Year 6 Red – 6th place Section 1, Yr6
Year 6 Blue – 4th place Section 5, Yr6
Year 6 White – Winners of Section 8b, Yr6

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PTS NEWS

HELP! Victoria Ave School needs your help to collect Eveready Barcodes for a chance to win a share of $40,000.00 of computer equipment. The more barcodes we get, the more chances of winning. . Please check out the website www.powertolearn.co.nz for more info and where you can purchase Eveready battery packs. Barcodes can be handed into the office. Thank you for your support.