TOKOMARU

NEWSLETTER

Published by: Tokomaru School

5 Tokomaru East Road

Private Bag

TOKOMARU 4864

Phone: 06 3298780 Fax: 06 3298754

Cell Phone: 027 8198039

THURSDAY

8 DECEMBER

2011 www.tokomaru6.wordpress.com

Email: office@tokomaru.school.nz

WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL: We would like to welcome

our newest student and his family to Tokomaru School – Yendis

Wiparata who is in Room 6.

We are pleased to have you all with us and hope you enjoy your time at

Tokomaru School.

END OF YEAR CONCERT/PRIZEGIVING: TONIGHT - THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER starting

at 7.00pm sharp – we would like all students to be at

the hall by 6.45pm.

Students have been working very hard on their items and songs. The evening will

finish with a special visitor then supper.

It won’t be a late finish, but if you child needs a sleep in on tomorrow would you

please ensure they are at school by 10.30am. You can ring, txt or email if your

child is going to be late – the bus will run at the same time – please txt the drive if

not going on it in the morning. Hall entry is $1.00 and a plate for supper per

family.

Supper parents are – Daniela, Davies, Gaddam, Gifkins-Cairncross, and

Gullery. Would you please bring 2 tea towels and be at the hall by 6.30pm to

help set out the cups, food etc. A Home and School member will show you what

needs to be done if this is your first time helping.

LAST DAY OF TERM FOUR 2011: We will be having our final assembly in

the library on Wednesday 14 December, starting at 11.45am – school

will finish after this at approx 12.30pm.

The school bus will run at this time.

We must farewell our two Year 8 students Billy Hutton and Jayde Olson

who leave us to continue their education at High School. We wish them both all

the best and trust you go away with many happy memories of your primary

education years here at Tokomaru School. Billy started here in Year 2 and Jayde

in Year 3 so both have spent most of their primary years with us. It’s now time for

you both to look ahead – the future lies in your hands, you must take every

opportunity, grab it hold on tight and be all that we know you can be. Good Luck.

PLASTIC BAGS: All students will need to bring a plastic bag to put their old

books, work in to bring home – please send these along on Tuesday.

LOST PROPERTY: We have lots of lost property and will be putting it out on

display daily – unfortunately while some items have names and can be returned

easily to students it’s up to the students to recognise their own gear.

After Wednesday any leftover clothing etc will be taken to a charity store in town.

Please name all clothing, shoes and jandals – the iron on labels stay on for ages.

CAN YOU HELP: We are looking for couches and some armchairs for

use in the classroom as reading corners. Preferably no tears/rips and no

springs poking through!

If you have something like this going free (or cheap), please contact Mel or Becky

at school.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: This Sunday 11 December – opens 9.00am

for sales. The Hall will be open from 8.00am for stall holders.

Contact the shop if you still want a stall. See you all Sunday.

HOME & SCHOOL NEWS: The Christmas Cake raffle will be

drawn at tonight’s concert. Tickets will be available at the door -

$2/ticket or 3 for $5. The Home and School will be having a sausage

sizzle at the community garage sale so please come down and support everyone

on Sunday.

We have had a busy year fundraising for the next stage of the play ground and I

wish to thank all the committee and everyone that has supported our fundraising

efforts over the past year to help provide the extra’s for the students that the

Ministry doesn’t cover.

The Tokomaru Range Motor bike ride will be held again next year –

mark Sunday 26 February 2012 in your dairies.

I wish you and your families a safe and merry Christmas and look

forward to seeing you all next year.

Stuart Connor Chairperson

START OF TERM 1 2012: School will start again on Monday 30

January 2012 at 8.55am.

The school office will be open on Friday 27 January for new families

wishing to view the school and/or to enrol new students.

School pool – we will be swimming each day from day one so all students will

need to bring their togs and towels – if you don’t want your child to swim due to a

cold etc please always send a note.

Stationery – we would like all students to have their new stationery by the end of

week one please

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY: Saturday 17 December at R.S.A.

Tokomaru – 4.00pm light afternoon tea and Santa. Parents please advise numbers

attending and bring a gift for your child to the value of $5.00. Contact Ronnie –

3298839 or txt 021 0499697.

SCHOOL GROUNDS: The Board of Trustees would like to we remind

all community members that we are more than happy for you to use the

school grounds during the holiday period. We are very proud of the school

building and grounds and ask you to respect our school. If you see

anything you are unhappy about please contact a member of the Board of

Trustees – Gregg Stewart – 3298171, Caroline Houssenloge – 3298019,

Caroline Connor – 06 3628018, Tracy Corbett – 3298070 or our

Groundsperson Anton Williams – 3298044.

TOKOMARU COMMUNITY LIBRARY: A big thank you to

the members of our community who continue to use this wonderful

community asset. For those who don’t know where we are, but

would like to be a member, come along to the Dental Clinic

building on the right, inside the main school gate. We are open Monday and

Wednesday mornings from 10.00am to midday and also on Friday afternoon

2.00pm – 4.00pm.

We have now supplied our community with books, magazines, puzzles, DVDs

and videos (all free) for the past 10 years.

The library will close for the Christmas and New Year holidays on Friday 16

December and we will reopen on Wednesday 25 January 2012.

For those who have returns during this time please place them in the bin at our

door as it will continue to be emptied through the holidays and if you wish to

renew a book, please do so by phoning 3298111 and leave a message.

Have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year – Wendy, Lynn,

colleen, Denise and Pam.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES NEWS: The school year is rapidly coming

to an end. The shorter final term made it seem even busier.

The Board had been keeping the school well positioned for the changing

environment we live in. This includes budgeting for the next year and

staying to budget for the current year. The school annual plan is being

prepared so targets can be set for 2012. This is based on student

achievement in the 2011 year relative to National Standards.

The Board wishes to thank all staff and the Home and School

Association for their huge effort and input into the school for 2011.

We wish students, parents and staff a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Safe Holidays from the BOT team- Gregg, Caroline, Caroline, Tracy, Jared,

Marilyn and Christine.

SHANNON LATE NIGHT SHOPPING - Friday the 9th of December till 9pm

All the town will be open for your Christmas shopping come and enjoy an

evening of Xmas fun

CHURCH CAROL SERVICE: St. Aidans - 9.00am - Sunday 11th December Carol service, all welcome, morning tea after service. Phone 3298867

NEWS FROM THE TOKOMARU VOLUNTEER FIRE

BRIGADE:

With Christmas fast approaching it is time again for our lolly run.

We will be out and about from 5.00pm on Xmas eve.

So when you hear the fire truck on the streets come out and say hello to

Santa and his helpers. Get some lollies and Christmas wishes from the

Fire Brigade. Have a happy Xmas and New Year and please stay safe.

The team at the Tokomaru Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Tokomaru RSA & Country Club Contacts: Peter Bills 325 8995, John Bates 325 8051,

Barry Gledhill 329 8848

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THANK YOU: As this is our last community newsletter for 2011 we

would like to thank all our parents and community members who have

helped us at school during the year by assisting us with transport, at Ag

Day or with RE or just being there when we needed an extra pair of hands.

We really appreciate you giving your time to help us – thank you.

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wouldn’t be able to continue with the community newsletter.

All the best over the Christmas and New Year season – we

look forward to working with you next year.

Jared, Teresa, Melanie, Rebecca, Marilyn, Jen,

Pam, Christine, Carmen and Anton.

Shirrell, Mike and the staff wish everyone a happy and safe Xmas and

New Year.

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HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY WITH

YOUR FAMILIES

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Thursday 8 End of Year Concert/Prizegiving – 7.00pm

Monday 12 Dec School trip to Levin Pool/Park

Wednesday 14 Dec Last Day of Term 4 2011

Monday 30 Jan 2012 – First Day of Term 1

TERM FOUR – 2011 Finish Wednesday 14 Dec TERM ONE – 2012 Start Monday 30 Jan

Finish Thursday 5 April

Holiday – Waitangi Day – 6 Feb

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