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Week of 24 February 2015

Tuesday 3rd March - Year 8 Girls HPV Vaccination (Round 1)
Wednesday 4th March - Years 5 - 8 School Swimming Sports, Leisure Centre.  $7.00 per child to be paid before the event.  Go to our School Shop: https://shop.tgcl.co.nz
3 Way Interviews Years 1 - 8 / Goal setting
Wednesday 4th March, 3.30 - 5.30pm & 6.10 - 8.00pm       Thursday 5th March 3.30pm - 6.00pm
This is an opportunity to learn more about your child and be involved in their goal setting.
Our students have spent the first 3-4 weeks of the school year finding out more about themselves and how they learn.  They would like to share this with you. 
The interviews will have two parts.  Firstly students will share what they have discovered and then there will be a chance for the student, teacher and parents/caregivers to discuss and set 2 or 3 goals for the child to focus on.  These goals will be based around the values, skills and attitudes needed for learning. 
We value your input into your child’s learning and ask that you make time to attend these interviews.  Please visit the www.schoolinterviews.co.nz to book a time. Event Code: F72FQ

Week of 17 February 2015

Thursday 19th February
  • School Shop Help Session, 1.00 - 3.00pm. Come into the school office during this time and we will help you with any queries, show you how to access the school shop to make your payments and hopefully make life easier for you.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, 6.30pm in the Boardroom.
  • PTA Wine & Cheese Evening, 7.00pm in the staffroom. Come along and meet the PTA members and find out about the exciting events they have planned for 2015 and how you can be part of a great team of parents helping our school.
Friday 20th February, Rainbow Themed Mufti Day - Gold Coin Donation in support of Child Cancer. Dress up in your favourite colours.
Monday 23rd Feb - Friday 27th Feb, Year 3 & 4 Camp to Shakespear $90 (2 camps), Year 5 Camp to Whatipu $155 (2 camps).  Last day for payment is tomorrow Wednesday 18th February.  Please go online to our school shop and select School Camps: https://shop.tgcl.co.nz 
Wednesday 4th March - Years 5 - 8 School Swimming Sports $7.00. Payment can be made through the school shop. Last day for payment is 27th February.
Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th March - 3 Way Interviews, bookings will be open from Thursday 19th February, please visit the following link:
http://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter the Event Code: F72FQ.
Thursday 12th March, 7.15 - 9.30pm at GHS. Understanding your Child's Personality, buy your tickets now $10.00 through the school shop. For further information visit:

Week of 10 February 2015

Stationery - It has been good to see nearly all children with their stationery. For those who have yet to action this – it would be good to purchase it this week. Children and classes are underway.
Click here to view the Stationery list: http://www.gulfharbour.school.nz/index.php?page=stationery
Tuesday 10th February - PTA Meeting, 7.00pm in the Staffroom.  New faces very welcome to join our keen group of parents who have so much fun orgainising and raising funds for our school.  Come along and find out the exciting events they have planned for 2015 - a great way to meet and socialize with other families in the school.
Wednesday 11th February - Year 3, 4 & 5 Parent Camp Meetings (Shakepear & Whatipu). 7.00 - 8.00pm in Rooms 8 & 9.
Thursday 12th February - School in the Park, 5.30 - 8.00pm. Come and enjoy a fun family night at the beach. An opportunity to meet other families in your child's class and in the school community. Pack a picnic or grab fish n' chips - bring your togs. Bouncy castles, tug of war and other sports to play.
The PTA will have a variety of hot food for sale (CASH ONLY). Sausages sizzle, burgers and a selection of cold drinks.
Friday 20th February - Mufti Day (Gold Coin Donation) to raise funds for Child Cancer. Kiara's Angel Walk is a local event and consists of a walk around the Te Ara Tahuna estuary walkway in Orewa culminating in a Family Funday at nearby Western Reserve. This is an annual event now in it's fourth year which raises money for the Child Cancer Foundation in memory of Kiara Morgan, a local girl who lost her battle with cancer just before her 5th birthday.
Dress up in your favourite rainbow colours - Kiara loved purple and butterflies.
Wednesday 4th March, 10.00am - 2.30pm Senior School (Yr 5 - 8) Swimming Sports at Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre.  Competitive and non-competitive events.  Cost is $7.00 per child, please go to the School Shop to make this payment: https://shop.tgcl.co.nz/shop/login  Notices with information will be sent out this Friday.
GHS Cheerleading:  Students at GHS have an exciting opportunity to be part of the GHS cheerleading squad.  Ashleigh from the Pacific Cheerleaders will be coming to GHS every Monday lunchtime to coach and train those students interested.  More information will be given out the Thursday to those students who are keen.
School Uniform - We are currently revising the GHS uniform, this is a lengthly process, we will advise you of the changes once they are confirmed.  All uniform will have our school logo embroidered onto it.  We do have a new bucket hat made of a light weight fabric, which will be available for sale in approximately three weeks.  This will be our only school hat.

Week of 3 February 2015

Welcome to 2015.  A special welcome to our new families. We trust you feel very settled and comfortable within our school.  It is just the best thing when we see the children arrive, the school breathes back into life and we start what is going to be our best year yet.  This “Porthole” newsletter goes out every week, whilst monthly we send a more comprehenisve newsletter “Ahoy”.
Breakfast Club, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, starting tomorrow Wednesday 4th February.  Available for all children who do not have breakfast at home.  Time: 8.00 - 8.45am in Rooms 8 & 9. We do need parent and grandparent helpers who would please be able to help out on these mornings. Reply email or contact the school office, 428 0202, Ext: 700.
PTA MEETING Tuesday 10th February.
7.00pm in the staff room. All welcome - we would love to see some new faces!
School in the Park Thursday 12th February, 5.30 - 8.00pm, Shakespeare Park. Come and enjoy a fun family night at the beach. An opportunity to meet other families in your child's class and in the school community. Pack a picnic or grab fish n chips - bring your togs. Bouncy castles, tug of war and other sports to play.
School Camps 
We have Years 3, 4 & 5 camps this term (Week 4,  23rd – 27th February). Separate promotion has been sent out today with the children. A parent evening giving detail of these camps is to be held Wednesday 11th February 7.00pm.
School Shop
Reminder to start using the school shop for all payments of various trips, camps, events and activities. A link is available from the school web site or by clicking: 
Stationery
Reminder the class stationery list is available from the school website or by ordering on line. Click here: 

Week of 16 December 2014

School Finishes Thursday 18th December 1.00pm - Enjoy a safe and happy holiday.
16th December - School Disco, Whangaparaoa Golf Course 6.00 - 7.30pm.  Door sales available, tickets $5.00 each.
17th December - Year 8 Graduation, 6.00 - 8.00pm for guests, 6.00 - 10.00pm for students.
School Finishes Thursday 18th December 1.00pm - Enjoy a safe and happy holiday.

Week of 9 December 2014


Tuesday 9th December 
Open Evening for Scholastics Book Fair, 6.30 - 8.30pm, come along and do some Xmas shopping.
Monday 15th December 
Class lists and school reports will be given to all students
Tuesday 16th December 
9.30am End of year assembly Wentworth Sports Complex
2.00pm Students visit new classes to meet their 2015 teacher and fellow students.
6.00 - 7.30pm School Disco at Whangaparaoa Golf Club. Door Sales available, tickets $5.00.  Last day for pre order forms to be in is tomorrow 10th December.  Please place your form and money in the box at the office.
Wednesday 17th December
Classes will be involved in a significant amount of shifting of furniture. We would greatly appreciate any parent help.
6.00 - 10.00pm Year 8 Graduation
Thursday 18th December School closes 1.00pm.
Caretaker Position - The school is advertising a caretaker position for 2015. Information available from the school office, e mail office@ghs.school.nz or from the school web site.
Mobile Devices
It's been great to see our school developing the use of devices this year. We are keen to build on our successes. Have a look at our Device Blog to see our focus for next year.
http://theipadpod.blogspot.co.nz/
School Holiday Open Hours for Office & Uniform Shop, 27th & 29th January 2015, 9.00am - 3.00pm
Monday 2nd February 2015 - School start date

Week of 2 December 2014

8th - 12th December - Scholastics Book Fair, Xmas shopping before, during and after school in the library, 8.00am - 3.30pm every day.
9th - 12th December - Waterwise for Years 3, 4 & 6. Shakespear Park.
10th December - Board of Trustees Meeting 6.30pm in the Staffroom.
11th December - Year 2 Overnight Camp at school.
16th December End of Term Assembly - Wentworth Sports Complex, 9.30am.  Everyone welcome.

Week of 25 November 2014

1st December - Interschool Athletics, Millennium Centre Albany. 9.30am - 2.00pm.  Students partaking will travel by bus.  Come along and watch your child compete in the Hibiscus Coast Competition.
8th - 12th December "NEWSFLASH" Book Fair is coming every day of week 9  from 8.00am to 3:30pm ..... Christmas Shopping done before and afterschool! Raise money to finish furnishing the Library.
Check out the latest posts about device safety on our iPad blog. http://theipadpod.blogspot.co.nz/
Don't forget to follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/GulfHarbourSch?lang=en
End of Year Assembly - Tuesday 16th December 9.30 - 12.00 noon. 

Week of 18 November 2014

20th November - Whole School Athletics and Pot Luck Dinner. 5.30 - 8.00pm. Families with surnames starting with A - M bring a salad, N - Z bring a dessert.  Come along and enjoy a fun family event.
24th - 28th November - Year 7 Camp to Kaureranga Valley
GALA UPDATE
We are delighted to confirm the profit form our inaugural gala is approximately $19,100.00.
These funds will be spent on shade and planting in the school, classroom technology and the start of our school hall fund. Thank you for all your wonderful support.

Week of 11 November 2014

20th November - Whole School Athletics Day. There is a letter going home today with details and a parent help form to return. The day starts at 9.00am - 3.00pm and finishes with a shared picnic dinner from 5.30 - 8.00pm. Please come along and enjoy this day and evening with your children.
Keeping Devices Safe
It's great to see students bringing their devices to school. They are a powerful tool to help our learning. It's important that they stay safe so here are some important reminders to consider. Keep your device in your school bag between home and the classroom. We don't want to see them dropped. Use a case for protection. Make sure that they are locked away at interval and lunch. Student's need to remeber this. Consider engraving the device for easy identification. Activate the  'Find my iPad' feature on the device so that it can be located if lost.
Here is a video showing you what to do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVD32TfuMcE
I have also put this information on my blog, same link as above.

Class Placements 2015


Through the month of November we look to set the school up for the coming year, part of this is the construction of classes. Whilst we do not yet have a complete picture how this will look, we do offer the opportunity for parents to input into this. Please do this in writing and direct all corrospondence to Jane Cochrane – Deputy Principal, j.cochrane@ghs.school.nz

Week of 21 October 2014

21st October - Using Devices Evening 7:30pm tonight in the staffroom. Are you interested in how we are using devices at Gulf Harbour School? Check out our Blog http://theipadpod.blogspot.co.nz/
  • Are you considering purchasing a device for your child?
  • Do you want to know more about some of the productive learning apps?
  • Would you like to know how we are using Google Docs and Hapara to create an effective work flow in the classroom?
22nd October - PTA Meeting, very important for all stall holders to please attend, 7.15pm in the Staffroom.
24th October - Freaky Friday Mufti Day. Come dressed crazily or colourfully (like our Gala Posters).  Instead of a gold coin donation we will be requesting a $2.00 item that can be used as prizes in our games at the Gala.  For example: erasers, stickers, balls, lollies, chocolates, etc.  Only 1 item per family is necessary. Thank you for your support with this.  
25th October - Gala Drop off to Room 4, 2.00 - 4.00pm. Please clear out your cupboards for toys, games, clothes, small items of furniture etc, (all in good, clean and working order please).
27th October - School Closed, Labour Day Holiday

Week of 14 October 2014

18th October - Beach Clean Up 11.00am - 2.00pm Okoromai, Little Manly or Stanmore Bay. Collect rubbish bags, gloves or get a squirt of sanitiser, stop by for a free sausage or fresh baking at any of the 3 beaches. Organised by Room 23. 
21st October - Using Devices Evening 7:30pm in the staffroom Are you interested in how we are using devices at Gulf Harbour School? Check out our Blog http://theipadpod.blogspot.co.nz/
  • Are you considering purchasing a device for your child?
  • Do you want to know more about some of the productive learning apps?
  • Would you like to know how we are using Google Docs and Hapara to create an effective work flow in the classroom?
Friday 7th November - Teacher Only Day - School will be closed. If numbers are favourable we will have our Before and After School Care operating. Our programme will be open from 7.00am to 6.00pmShould you require this service, the final day for booking is Friday 24th October, please emailasc@ghs.school.nz

Week of 23 September 2014

Saturday 18th October - Coastal Beach Clean Up 11.00am - 2.00pm. Room 23 want to help make a difference to our beaches and save our birds, marine animals and the environment by picking up rubbish. They need the Hibiscus Coast community to help! We would love you to take photos of all the rubbish you collect and send it to our teachers email: y.cassidy@ghs.school.nz
Subscribe to our blog thesuperherogeneration.blogspot.co.nz or our twitter feed @superkids023 or check out of our event on the Clean Coast Facebook page.
Using Devices Are you interested in how we are using devices at Gulf Harbour School? Are you considering purchasing a device for your child? Do you want to know more about some of the productive learning apps? Would you like to know how we are using Google Docs and Hapara to create an effective work flow in the classroom? We are running a devices evening Week 2 next term. Tuesday 21st October 7:30pm in the staffroom. Check out our Blog http://theipadpod.blogspot.co.nz/
Follow us on Twitter @GulfHarbourSch
School closes Friday 26th September, 3.00pm, reopens Monday 13th October 9.00am. Enjoy the school holidays with your families.
The Mobile Dental Unit will be on site at school during Term 4.

Week of 16 September 2014

END OF TERM ASSEMBLY AT SCHOOL
This term we will hold our end of term assemblies at school within our teams. Parents will be notified of the various times these will occur. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Advance reminder: Teacher Only Day Friday 7th November - School will be closed.
24th September Douche Dance Concert: Year 2 - 6 girls will be performing the dances they have learnt this term at the Whangaparaoa Golf Club, 1337 Whangaparaoa Road.
Junior concert (Year 2) 5.30 - 5.50pm
Senior concert (Year 3 - 6) 7.00 - 7.45pm
All welcome. Donation at the door for the programme. Enquiries ph Judith 4243009 or 027 6715881
OPERATION SHAVE
The senior students, our Year 7 & 8's are desperately raising money to support their EOTC programs.   We are asking that our school community helps to support them.  If the seniors are able to raise $500 there will be a lunchtime ceremony to shave off the 'beard', belonging to Mr Barrow!  If they are able to raise $600 some lucky students will get to pull the wax strips off his legs.  You can help us out by pledging or donating some money to get a ticket to 'operation shave' and have the chance to be involved in the shave!  Senior students will be coming around the classes in the mornings to collect any donations that you are able to make. Thank you.
Skateboards and scooters. We are allowing skateboards and scooters to be used during breaks in a designated area of the school. Students should ensure they wear a helmet.

Week of 9 September 2014

9th September - Parent Coffee Group in the Staffroom, 9.00 - 10.30am.  Preschoolers very welcome.  Come along and enjoy time with other parents from our school, coffee provided. 
10th September - Gold Coin Bandanna Mufti Day - dress up and wear your banadanna, bring along your favourite soft toy dressed up.   All proceeds go to helping children with cancer.
10th September New Families Evening - please RSVP to c.brown@ghs.school.nz for attendance to our evening next Thursday 18th September.  Invite sent home last Thursday.
16th September - Year 7 & 8 Speech Competition at Silverdale.
End of Term Assembly - 25th September at Wentworth Sports Complex, 9.30 - 11.00am

Week of 2 September 2014

4th September Inter-School Cross Country - 10:00am - 2:00pm at Shakespeare Regional Park for our year 5 - 8 representatives.  Please ensure all students attending have returned their persmission slips to Mr Barrow.
9th September - Year 8 Girls HPV Immunisations
10th September - Gold Coin Bandana Mufti Day.  Purchase your bandana now to wear on mufti day (only $2.00 each) from outside the school office before and after school and during break times.

Week of 26 August 2014

27th August - Wacky Wheels Wednesday, dress up, bring your wheels & helmet and a bottle or can of drink for the Gala. Small can or bottle per child, large bottle per family.
4th September Year 5 - 8 Coast Cross Country Interschool Championships  - Shakespeare Park
Carpark Problems - Parents are reminded the “drop and go” park area in both car parks is for the purpose stated. Please do not park in this area if your stay is longer than a few minutes. Please do not leave your vehicle.

Week of 19 August 2014

Welcome to our Japanese students who arrived yesterday and will be attending our school for the next two weeks.
21st August - School Cross Country - whole school participation. Year 0 - 2 students will travel by bus to Shakespear Park, every child has been invoiced $2.00 on their account to cover transportation costs.
The following food will be available to purchase at the park:
Red Nose Cupcakes - $2.00 each, all proceeds go to Cure Kids.
Sausage Sizzle - $2.00 each
26th August - Parent Coffee Group in the Staffroom - 9.00 - 10.30am.  Preschoolers very welcome.
27th August - Wacky Wheels Wednesday - as well as dressing in mufti (as wacky as you want!) you get to bring your wheels to school too (bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates or Heelies and of course your HELMETS). Instead of a gold coin donation, we will be asking for a bottle or can, per family, of fizzy drink eg. Fanta, Sprite, L&P. These will be used as prizes in some of the wonderful and weird games that will be on offer at our GALA on 1st November. Thank you for your continued support.

Week of 12 August 2014

13th August - Jar & bottle donation. This week we are requesting donations of a jar or bottle of something: eg. a bottle of soy sauce/sweet chilli sauce/wine, etc or a jar of jam, chutney, preserves, etc. Does not have to be food, bubble bath, liquid soaps, all greatly appreciated.  Please ensure the expiry dates are after December 2014.  One donation per family. Thank you for your support for our Gala on 1st November.
14th August - Red Nose Cupcakes for Sale inside the Stadium during morning tea time, $2.00 each.  All proceeds will go to Cure Kids raising money for children with cancer.
15th August - Class Photos will be taken from 9.00am.  Please ensure students are wearing the correct uniform and suitable footwear.
21st August Schoolwide Cross Country Shakespear Park - notices will be sent home later this week with details.
School Donations
We wish to clarify that an additional draw (Rainbows End Family pass) will be held at the end of this term for any parent who has paid their school donation ie. Terms 1,2 & 3. Our hope is those who have not yet paid will be encouraged to do so. The draw will be for all families who have paid their donation so far this year.

Week of 5 August 2014

6th August - PTA Gala Meeting, 7.15pm in the staffroom. We need more help with running stalls for our Gala on 1st November. Please come along if you are a stall holder or wish to be one.  Coffee provided.Saturday 10th August is drop off day for any donations for the gala, eg. clothes, books, toys, bricabrac.  Please make sure goods are clean and in good condition. They can be dropped off at the two classrooms by the netball courts.
7th August - Board Meeting in the Staffroom 6.30pm.
12th August - Netball Tournament, Year 4, 5, 6. Edith Hopper Park, Manly.
15th August - Class Photos - please make sure you have returned your photolife prepaid envelope with the correct money to the school office.
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