23 February 2012

Dear Parents

Back to Brayden Duffy in Room 5

 The Abbotsford Duathlon (Year 4) and Triathlon (Year 5-8) has been postponed to Monday 27 February (cancellation Tuesday 28^th February),

at 11-30pm.

Otago Primary School Swimming Championships – thank  you to those parents/children who have shown an interest in this, entries need to be in on the 11^th March, so I do need times for those children who said they do not need timed by me, by 8 March, along with the event they will swim in please.

All money, and events children are swimming in, need to be into the office, in a named envelope, by 9-00am on Thursday 8 March please.  ($3-00 per event)

Mrs Tarapi

LET'S MAKE MUSIC is a fun introduction to music for 5 - 7 year olds.  

The classes are run through Saturday Morning Music Classes.  Level 1 is for 5 - 6 year olds and focusses on general music skills - beat, rhythm, music notes, listening.  Level 2 is for 6 - 7 year olds and children spend time learning instruments - 2 terms on recorder and 1 term each on violin and chime bars. LMM is run after school on Tuesdays (Mornington School), Wednesdays (Elmgrove School), Thursdays (Tainui School) and on Saturday mornings at George Street School and Bathgate Park School.  Contact Justine Pierre 4727893 or justine.r.pierre@gmail.com

COMMUNITY CHOIR  for CHILDREN  2012

If you enjoy singing, then join a group of enthusiastic children, learn how to develop your voice and have fun making music with others.   

The Children’s choir is starting again for 2012 --

THURSDAY, February 23 at 4.00pm

Music Suite of the College of Education

The rehearsals will run from 4.00- 5.15pm each Thursday of the school term finishing early December.   The choir is open to children aged 7 to 13.  Children and parents are welcome to come along to the first rehearsal to see if it suits their expectations.  No auditions are required.

Repertoire:  A range of songs is performed during the year with the addition of rhythmic accompaniments and other fun musical activities to develop overall musicianship.

Regular attendance and a commitment to attend arranged performances are expected.

Cost:  $50 per child per term ($200 for the choir year).

Children are encouraged to enrol for the year to maximize vocal development, building of repertoire, choral blend and balance of the choir.

Please contact me for further details.  I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your child/ren. , Carole Randall c.randall@xtra.co.nz 

home phone 476 7233   cell 0272956477

Bike Wise Month – February 2012 – hop on a bike and give cycling a go during Bike Wise Month. Its fun, easy and costs nothing! Check out www.sportotago.co.nz  Family Fun Day at Marlow Park, St Kilda, Sunday 26 February, 11-00am   to 1-00pm. At noon there will be a mass ride (suitable for        all  ages) with Mayor Dave Cull along John Wilson Drive, with spot prizes up for grabs.

·         Parent Committee Meeting, tonight Thursday 23 February, 7-30pm, Abbots Korner.

·         Waterpolo game today - @ 4-20pm, v Taieri Blue

·         Goggles left at the pool 1 x black, 1 x large blue.

·         Abbots Korner – the weather interrupted the trip to the gardens yesterday, we will try again on Wednesday 29 February (all bookings will stand as for 22^nd).

YOU CAN START NOW!!

Dance lessons held at:

·         Fairfield Community Hall,  Kaikorai Rugby Club, Outram Church Hall

Taieri Plains Junior Triathlon – Friday 2 March (no postponement, event is on rain or shine). Memorial Park, Mosgiel. Report time 5-00pm, first race 6pm. Entries close Wednesday 29 February (no entries on the day). $15 per individual OR $10 each if more than one sibling in family. $10 each per team member ($30 per team). Entry form available from office, or download www.east-taieri.school.nz

Abbotsford Kindergarten Garage Sale

Saturday 31^st March 2012 , 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon

The Abbotsford Kindergarten is seeking donations of unwanted pre-loved items to include in our Garage Sale. These items could include: Toys, Outdoor Goods, Clothing, Household Items, Sports Equipment, Books, Plants, Camping Gear, Bikes, Furniture, Tools, Etc. etc. etc.  All donations must be in a good, clean condition.  (No broken items please.)  Small items can be dropped off at the Abbotsford Kindergarten in Neill St during opening hours, or on Wednesday 28^th or Thursday 29^th March between 7-8pm at the Kindergarten. If you require items to be collected please phone Susan on 4882215 or Bryce 4883775 to arrange this.

Thank you for supporting our Kindergarten Fundraising.  Proceeds are being used towards upgrading the outdoor play area.

GREEN ISLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB www.gijfc.co.nz   REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GRADES 6 – 15   Please register ONLINE or manual registration and    payments will be processed at Sunnyvale on   Wednesday 29 February 6.30pm- 8pm  Earlybird subs discount for players registered and paid before 29 February. All queries to Kaye Fowler 488 1353 or fowlerk@xtra.co.nz

S Madden, PRINCIPAL