Term 4 Week 8

Tena koutou katoa What a stunning week of weather to farewell our last week of school for 2011.

15 December 2011

Calendar:
Pita Pit Orders Every Monday Sushi Orders $5 Every Tuesday Subway Orders Every Wednesday Sausage Sizzle Every Friday $1.50 each 1 Feb 2012 First Day 2012 (Wednesday)

This has been an extremely successful year with our Salford students excelling in so many areas. We have experienced sporting success in all codes, digital learning success in National MADE awards and environmental success in the local regional awards. Salford has again worked hard to live by our vision of Making a Difference. This type of success is only achieved by having a stunning teaching team and an active PTA and innovative Board of Trustees. Thank you for another year of a productive partnership in fundraising and governing our school. To the parents of our students; thank you for continuing in a partnership with us in the education of your children. This is a role, we at Salford take very seriously and we hope that you were able to discuss and celebrate your childs learning successes in the end of year portfolios. We will seek your feedback on our reporting system early next year. Please ensure that you return your childs portfolio before the end of the year as we use them to inform the next Individual Learning Plan and hand on to the teacher next year. Thank you for a wonderful year, from all of us at Salford enjoy the festive season and have a fabulous fun filled summer break. We look forward to seeing you all safe and well in the new year. Take Care, Marlene .

2011 Year 6 Awards

This year with over 50 year 6 leavers staff had an extremely trying time selecting the final trophy winners. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Salford 2011 Year 6 leavers for their contribution to the running of the school. 2011 Award Recipients are: Salford celebrates the success of these students and all students leaving Salford in 2011.

School Starts 2012

Wednesday Feb 1 at 9.00 in the Hall
CONGRATULATIONS MEL LARSON and SALFORD SCHOOL
As we all get to enjoy the wonderful Art work Mel has crafted in our School Hall. We are delighted to report that this Art Work was awarded third place in the Resene Mural Awards. There were a large number of entries, and the Salford School Entry can be viewed online by going to www.resene.co.nz

Sportsmanship Award Citizenship Award Citizenship Award Sports Achievement Award Arts Award Academic Achievement Award Academic Achievement Award Overall Excellence Award WELL DONE to all in the...........

Jess McDonald Sarah-Lene' Hogg Anna Pedler Grace Milne Matt Maginn Tom Cowie MacKenzie Flannery Liam Hewitt

Staff Farewells 2011

This year we farewell Therese McCombe. Therese has been instrumental in marketing the school this year and has raised our school profile, making excellent links to all Kindergartens and Early childhood centres. We will miss her daily antics with the 5 year olds, and wish her well in her role as a full time Mum and part-time relief teacher. We also wish Karyn Duncan well for the future.

2011 MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA

Salfords Talent Doesnt Stop on Stage:

Jack Corkery cleaned up at the recent Swimming South-

The Musical extravaganza was an absolute land Swimming Championships 2011, for his age group. highlight and a brilliant way to end the school Jack took home 10 medals in total, 4 of these being year. Congratulations to the Senior and GOLD. Well done. Junior Choir, you were delightful! The dance troupes, you were so energetic and fun to watch and the individual per- Jack has an amazing future in Swimming as he has drive formers.

Salfords got talent!

and determination. Key elements for success in the water.

A huge thank you to Kate Crowther and Lou Horo for their expertise, and to Merv Hanna our amazing Stage Manager. Our judges Nathan Hughes and Melanie Bradley had a very challenging task deciding on the category winners.

SALFORD WINS TWO MINIBALL FINALS IN 2011

The Southland Miniball season has concluded with Salford winning two finals. The Salford Style and Salford Shooters won their respective grades with the Salford Saints finishing second and the Salford Soar coming third. It has been our most successful year yet. Thanks to all the players, coaches and supporters who have been amazing ambassadors for our school. Each week you show amazing sportsmanship sand commitment that is unmatched by other Schools . Heres to 2012.

Singing Dance Speech/Drama Instrumental

Sarah Allen, Te Awhi Allen Stacey Wilde Wilson Ludlow "V3 Band" - Tom Stewart, Ben Millar and Jack Richardson

SCHOOL DONATIONS and ACCOUNTS

Please assist us by ensuring these are all cleared we really appreciate your support. Salfords Financial year closes 31 December. Payments can be made online, or posted. Online banking details can be obtained by emailing admin@salford.school.nz

LOST PROPERTY - PLEASE

CHECK THE LOST PROPERTY FOR MISSING ITEMS
Every effort will be made to return clothing items to you, however, all remaining items will be on passed to the PTA for Uniform shop sales.

From the PTA Notebook!

Its been an eventful year for the school community and the PTA. Thank You to the many people who have contributed to our pastoral care efforts this year. Your kindness and thoughtful efforts are a valuable part of our school community. Considerable time and energy has also been given for our fundraising efforts. Thank You to the bakers, cake makers, glow stick sellers, phone call makers and the many many people who lend a hand or a listening ear when needed. Special thanks to the PTA committee who continue to keep our children's interests at heart and are your willing and very able representatives. A big thank you from me for their support and patience! We have an exciting array of community fun events, mixed in with a bit of fundraising, in mind for 2012 and will be looking forward to making some awesome school memories for our children and families! The PTA Committee wish all our Salford families a most Merry Christmas and a wonderful, rewarding 2012. Regards, Lyndal Ludlow

SALFORDS GOLFERS to the fore AT DRUMMOND!

In our last newsletter we reported that Southland had 3 Teams in the Drummond Primary Schools Golf Tournament. An amendment to that saw 4 Teams playoff for the and Salford players were outstanding, bringing home the trophy for another year. Well done to all Golfersyou all represented Salford Well.

Grace Milne, Tim Price, Liam Hewitt and Tom Cowie proudly displaying the Winning Trophy for the second year.