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Alfredton School Inspiring learning for a lifetime ~ Little acorns to mighty oaks

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATEThursday 16th May Pink Shirt Day Friday 17th May Rural Schools Road Race – Bush Multisport Stadium Pahiatua Monday 20th May Year 7 and 8 Technology Wednesday 22nd May HPV and dTap Vaccinations (Yr 7 & 8 students only) Friday 24th May Bush Road Race in Eketahuna Monday 27th May Book Night Monday 3rd June Queen’s Birthday – No School Monday 10th June Year 7 and 8 Technology

Wednesday 12thJune Teacher Only Day – No School Apologies for the incorrect date in the previous newsletters. School as normal Weds 15th May

Friday 14th June Cultural Festival in Pahiatua

Rural Schools Road Race We will leave school at approx. 9:15am and we will meet everyone at the stadium by 10:00am.

Please ensure you let your driver know as soon as possible if you are transporting your children and will

not require the bus. Students need to wear school uniform and have suitable footwear. They will also

require a warm change of clothing, a water bottle and their lunch.

Kumeroa School will be having a Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser at the Rural Schools Road Race at the stadium in

Pahiatua on Friday 17th May.

They will have sausages, drinks & baking for sale, $2 each.

Pink Shirt Day We will be supporting Pink Shirt Day again this year on Thursday 16th May to build awareness of this campaign. All students are encouraged to wear something pink on this day.

Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Book Night Monday 27th May 5:30pm – 6:30pm

All Welcome –please come along and participate in this activity with Students and Staff

1. Optional - Dress up as a character out of a book. Students can dress up for the school day BUT must be able to talk about the character they are dressed as. Anyone is welcome to portray a character for the evening activity if they would like to participate

2. Book Swap – On the night, bring a book to swap that you have enjoyed and are finished with. 3. Reading – We will be silent reading for 10 minutes so bring along a book you are currently reading

at home or select one from the school library. 4. Quiz Time – Answer some questions, in a group, about well-known books.

We look forward to having Parents and Community Members join us. Sue McKenzie, Librarian.

Newsletter ~ Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Phone 06 3758082

Email office@alfredton.school.nz

www.alfredton.school.nz

Swimming Pool We are still waiting on the return of some school pool keys. Please return to the office asap!

SPORTS NEWS Soccer

Pahiatua vs Dannevirke - lost 6-7

Rugby

Marist vs Gladstone lost 6-7 - Hunter was Player of the day

Bush Int. vs High School Old Boys - lost 26-34 - Nixon got a point for standing in for the Captain.

Eketahuna U10's vs East Coast - won 15-2 -Harry was Tackler of the Day

Bush U9's vs Te Kawau - won 14-1 - Mac was Player of the Day

Rippa Rugby - Eketahuna Wasps vs Marist - Drew the game - Kade got the most rips.

Eketahuna Bumblebees played 2 games. Lost one and won the other.

Hockey

Bush Div 2 vs St Peter's - won 13-0

Alfredton Hinds - BYE

Opaki Silver vs Hadlow - won 12-0

Netball

Eketahuna vs Pahiatua - won 10-2 - Farryn was Player of the Day

Eketahuna vs St. Anthony's - lost 1-20

Harriers - Hunter came 1st

Kiera, Amelia, Taylor, Maddie and Ally went on a horse trek at Castlepoint

Jack and Cooper played golf at Castlepoint

Blair played golf at Eketahuna

Duck shooting: Manaia, Kingston. Angus, Harry, Eden, Jesse, Makayla, Hadley, Mason, Aston and Jess

BIG SHOUT OUT TO PGG WRIGHTSONS WHO SPONSOR OUR HOODIES WHICH MEANS WE CAN SUPPLY THEM TO YOU AT SUCH LOW COST. PLEASE THANK AND SUPPORT PGG WRIGHTSONS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF US!!! We couldn’t have had a better start to rugby season, with the sun out for a great morning of rugby down in the Wairarapa. Long may that continue! Results for Saturday 11th May:

Under 6: Eke Wasps – Game one: Wasps – 4, Marist Tuataras – 5 Game two: Wasps – 5, Marist - 6

Player of Day: Luke McNamara Eke Bumble Bees – Game one: Bees – 7, Marist Lions – 6 Game two: Bees 6 – Marist Hammerheads – 6 Player of the day: Campbell Mackisack Most Improved: Brodie Braddick Under 8: Game 1: Eke - 4, Carterton - 5. Game 2: Eke 4, Gladstone 1 Player of the Day: Connor Williamson Best Tackler: Evan Governor Under 10: Eke – 15, East Coast - 2 Player of the Day: Johnny Fowler Best Tackler: Harry Monk Under 13: Eke/East Coast – 13, Carterton - 57 Weekly practices – Wednesday’s 4.30pm – 5.30pm - Eke grounds for U6, U8, U10s

Please inform your coach if your child will not be at training and attempt to have your child on time at each Saturday game,

especially if your team is low on numbers. If they cannot play, please let the coach know as far in advance as possible. Thank you.

Chairperson: Ben Johnston, (06) 3725730

Secretary : Kirby Duffy lanceandkirby@inspire.net.nz

FACEBOOK PAGE Eketahuna JAB Rugby

EKETAHUNA JAB RUGBY 2019

ASCA

PIE ORDERS : Pies will be ready for pick-up from the School Library on 21st May.

BOT UPDATE

Alfredton School Board of Trustee Election.

The time is now to put forward nominations for the school board. Please get talking amongst yourselves and

get this process underway. Of the five current members two have indicated they will be re-standing so it is

time to step forward and get involved.

It is a great opportunity to be part of the community and to be involved in the education of your children.

There is plenty of training and assistance available to get you started and if you have any questions please

talk to Claire or myself and we can help you.

Thanks for supporting your school.

Russ Smith

Next BOT Meeting: Wednesday 22nd May 5:30pm.

All welcome to attend