Fearless Four: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Pilot and Frank Bunce

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Pilot and Frank Bunce

The legendary ex-All Black, Frank Bunce came to talk Te Awawaru and all the Year 5/6 children today. He was awesome and our students asked some excellent questions, tumeke!!

Grace and Kristen (Young Leaders) welcoming Frank and the Westpac staff. Well done Gracie! You were awesome!

Sitting up and ready to listen.

The pilot showing Grace, Kristen and Frank the super-doopa helmet.

Grace remembered her vivid!!

Mrs Thomas getting in on the action!

Trey having his shirt signed by Frank =)

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Parent/Teachers Conferences Tuesday and Wednesday 27th March

Easter Friday 29th March. School closed Friday, Monday and Tuesday.

Marae Visit Week 11.

Meet the Teacher’ Picnic/BBQ” this Thursday 21st February 5:30-7pm.

Week Three Feb 18th: Sealord Swimming starts this week! Monday and Thursday. Bring togs every day as there will be opportunities at school and Lido to swim.

BIKE SAFETY

Bike Safety: All of this week and part of next, Constable Emily McMellon is in our class doing a bike safety unit. We will need to bring our bikes starting tomorrow. We can store bikes in our back room if necessary. If your child does not have a bike, Constable Emily has a few bikes she can loan. Children will need to bring their bike helmets (with or without their bikes).

TEACHER ONLY DAY : This Friday 15th June

CAMP EL RANCHO: We are off to camp next Wednesday 9th May and return to school on Friday 11th. There will be notices coming home to remind everyone of arrival and departure times.

Marae Visit Friday 23rd March $4 per child and help needed for transport and support on Marae.

Relay for Camp Monday 26th March: Students have been given a notice and a sponcership form for this. All the money they raise goes straight towards their individual camp fee. It will be a fun day.

Camp Market: Tuesday 3rd April at Lunch Time. Students and parents will have an organised market to raise funds towards camp. Money will go into 'the pot' to help stread the cost of camp.

Camp: Rooms 4, 9, 15/16. Wednesday May 9th-11th. Camp El Rancho