T4 Wk 1

13.10 2010

From Debbie
Hi everyone,
Term four has got off to a great start. Aces got away yesterday on
camp and in conversation with Sandy this morning things are go-
ing well. I intend to visit them this afternoon to see them take
on the challenge of the high ropes. The focus of camp this year is
on safety in the NZ outdoors, the children will be learning how to
build bivouacs, and camp fires, cross rivers safely and will spend
a night tenting and cooking a meal on the camp fire.

AG DAY
Anna is back from the USA and has had a great time with her family. She has also come back
with some fresh ideas for our Ag day activities, which we hope you will have some fun with this
year. Rongotea School:Poudly Rural is our school motto and we really want to make this a
day of celebration of all things rural. This year as part of our afternoon programme we will be
running a scarecrow building competition and we would like parents to enter some teams and be
part of the competition. Teams can be made up of 4-6 adults. We are asking each adult team to
provide their own clothes, accessories and sticks for arms and legs. We will provide the straw.
We will be asking the children to bring items for their scarecrow building teams as well. In-
cluded in this newsletter are the activities the children can choose from for their Ag Day exhib-
its. Due to popular
demand we will run the family cake auction again this year.

SPORT/ACTIVITY AFTERNOON
This coming Tuesday we will be running a sports afternoon for the children. Teachers will be at a
meeting on-site during this time so we are looking for some parents who can give Catherine
Maxwell and Heather Toland a hand on the day. Can you please let Tania know by the end of the
week if you will be available.

Debbie Away
I will be away over the next few days on family business and will be back in the school this com-
ing Tuesday.
 From the children
NIFTY NINES TREASURE STORIES
I think the treasure is under the ground. It is dirty. It is gold. By Cory
I am digging for diamonds. It is under the ground. By Rhys
I found a treasure map and I found a treasure. By Daniel
I find gold in the treasure chest. By Jonathon
I found treasure and I found it in the sand. By Gracey
I want iced animal biscuits when we find treasure. By Luke
Treasure is cool. By Max
I found a treasure chest and it had a camera in it. By Seth
I think that there is diamonds and gold. By Brianna
I think that I will find diamonds in it. By Presleigh
I would dig but I would find a treasure map. I would find it under ground. By Cameron
A treasure chest was in a tree. There were gold and toys in the chest. By Ryan
I went outside my house and I saw s treasure behind the tree. Inside were diamonds and rings. By Gabriella
I found treasure in the dark outside my house. I got a new box to put cars in. ByZac
I found a treasure outside and I found gold coins. I found it with a treasure map. By James
I will find a treasure. I think the treasure is going to be some diamonds. By Sara-Ann
I know it’s lego. I think it’s on Mars. I think need a treasure map. By Israel
I would want a diamond and gold. I found it outside and I dug to get it. It was old gold. I would find it with a map. By Allie
I think that it is in a cave and there is jewellery in it. I think there are clothes in it and flowers. I also think a pot of fish. By Katie
I think the treasure is under a tree and I will dig it up. I would like gold in it and I want it to buy a new house. By Oliver

Sports Notices
MANAWATU CRICKET ASSOCIATION
The MCA are running a free open day for all primary school
cricketers on Sunday October 17th at the Endeavour Com-
munity Trust Cricket Centre, Park Road. Children will be
able to have some fun games and learn new skills. We also
encourage parents to come down and participate in a fun
experience.
Community Notices
Tweens & Teens Night
Theme is Swimming Pool Time Machine—80’s Rocks
Don on your fluoros, tease your hair and party
7.00pm—9.00pm at the Makino Aquatic Centre
Inflatable special Octonut and Spanner from 7.30pm—8.30pm
Only $3.00 each
No littlies, No adults, Just Tweens (intermediate age) & Teens.
AG DAY
Please note for all those children having gardens
for Ag Day a policy change has been put in place at
the AGM of the Manawatu Oroua Boys and Girls
Ag Club. It now reads “All gardens judged
2010/2011 summer will have their points carried
forward to 2011 Craig Cup and continuing there
on.”
Freyberg High School Musical
FHS are excited to offer our students the opportunity
to participate in next years school musical Footloose.
There is a Promotional Night for interested students,
parents & caregivers to be held on 14 Oct 2010 at
4pm. We encourage students of all skills and abilities
to be involved. For more information call into the of-
fice.

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