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SCHOOL GOAL: TO MAKE VOGELTOWN A WELCOMING PLACE TO BE
WHAKAHEI
We are a welcoming school and we want all people to feel safe and happy here
Being a welcoming student you show the school vision of ‘Caring of the people’
Vogeltown is one big ‘whanau’ and we welcome all people to our family
KIA ORA WHANAU, FROM MR O
The Vogeltown Home and School are busily preparing for the 'Whanau Fun Fiesta' on Thursday night - it would be great to see as many of our families as possible on the night! See the details below about what is on offer.
The front of the senior school is slowly being completed as we put in the new driveway to the hall, close off the current entrance and get ready for the new classroom which will be here in June/July this year. It is going to have a great courtyard feel and we are very lucky to be receiving a new classroom for the school. Keep an eye on how this area develops.
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JOIN THE VOGELTOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
If you have never thought about being on the BOT, then now might be the time! It is a great position and an important one to help with the direction and governance decisions of the school.
If you might be keen, please contact Mike Miners, our current Chairperson who would be more than happy to chat with you. Mr Ogle is also available to have a chat.
There is also an NZSTA hui coming up about being on a school BOT if you want to know more - see the details below.
SPORTS NEWS
Term 1 2019 Summer Sports
Touch Rugby
All team lists for Touch Rugby have now been emailed. The touch season kicks off at Hickford Park in Bell Block on Wednesday 20 February and finishes on Wednesday 27 March.
Summer Soccer
What a beautiful evening to kick off the first week of the Summer Soccer season on Tuesday night. We still have a couple of teams that could do with an extra player. If your child is interested please contact me. Any cancellations will be posted on the NP Rangers facebook page by 3pm Tuesdays. https://www.facebook.com/New-Plymouth-Rangers-Juniors-517781541673004/
Cricket
Our two Cricket teams have their first game of Kiwi and Incrediball Cricket tonight and what a great night it's going to be to sit in the evening sun and relax!! Any cancellations will be posted on the Taranaki Cricket website by 2pm Friday https://taranakicricket.co.nz/
Girls Cricket - Taranaki Cricket are running an all girls primary cricket competition on Wednesday nights at Vogeltown Park, NP. Girls register individually and are then put into teams on the first night. Please click on the link to see the flyer. http://www.vogeltown.school.nz/sports/
- STARTS 20TH FEBRUARY 2019
- WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FROM 4PM TO 6:30PM!
- 6 WEEK COMP
Girls register at WWW.taranakicricket.co.nz
Winter Sports
Would you believe I am already receiving information for winter sports for Term 2 & 3!! Watch out in the coming weeks for details on what is available.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the above information on 753 6843 or email me at michelle.sleep@vogeltown.school.nz
Community Notice:
Taranaki Cricket is holding their 125th Jubilee on the weekend of Friday 8th March and Saturday 9th March 2019. Registrations for the jubilee are now open. To register go to www.taranakicricket.co.nz and the registration form link is on their home page.
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VOGELTOWN SCHOOL CALENDAR 2019
TERM 4 CALENDAR – Put all these dates in your diary or your phone!
Remember to check the school calendar on our website. We will put all updates on facebook &
the website. Link to school calendar: http://www.vogeltown.school.nz/calendar/
TERM 1 - February
19 February - Board Meeting 6pm
20 February - Brookland's Kindy visit
20 February - Senior parent camp meeting 6pm in the Library
22 February - Whole School assembly (Rm 10)
27 February - Whanau Triathlon 11.30am
28 February - All syndicate triathlons
1 March - Kindy Triathlon 9.30am
5 March - Minstrel perfomance at school - 9.30am
6 - 8 March - Senior syndicate camp to Vertical Horizons
11 March - Taranaki Anniversary
15 March - Four Year Old Friday
19 March - BOT meeting 6pm
20 March - Senior Swimming sports (at Highlands)
26 March - Weet bix Tryathlon
29 March - Four Year Old Friday
3 April - Starting school the VS way, 5-6pm
10 April - Learning Conferences 2.15 - 7.30pm (school closes 2pm)
11 April - Learning Conferences 2.15 - 5.30pm (School closes at 2pm)
12 April - Last day of Term 1
HIWI THE KIWI - THE MINSTREL
He will performing at Vogeltown School on the 5th March at 9.30am. The cost per student is $4, please pay this to the school offices.
The minstel is an amazing performer and shares some very powerful messages about the ocean, wildlife and especially around our school vision of Manaaki whenua!
See below for a link to a sample of the Minstrel performing.
VOGELTOWN SCHOOL HOME AND SCHOOL
WHANAU FUN FIESTA
This is a new tradition beginning at Vogeltown. In previous years we have had a Meet the teacher evening, A whanau picnic and then the gala. This year we are combining all three in to one night. It should be a great night - a night to fundraise, meet other Vogeltown whanau and meet the Vogeltown Staff.
Date: Thursday 21st February
Time: 5 - 7pm
Where: Junior School grounds (Some parking will be available on the senior school field)
Whats on offer:
Food stalls - Sausage sizzle, Hamburgers, Pizza, Dumplings, Vege nachos, Cakes, ice blocks, jellies and Candy Floss.
Activity stalls - Cake stall, Tombola, Bouncy castle, water slide (bring your togs), Horizontal bungee, Tug o war, sack races.
It is going to be a great event. A huge thanks to all our sponsors who have provided much of the stuff we need to make it a huge success!
We are asking for some donations from our community. If you can help with any of the following, please send them along to the junior or senior offices:
Jellies, Paper cups, Paper plates, sugar, bottled goods (for tombola), little fizzy drinks/juice boxes, tomato/BBQ sauce and mini choc bars/lollies for prizes.
See you all there!!
SENIOR CAMP 2019
The camp payment needs to be in before the camp date (6 March), the cost is $150 per child - subsidised by the Home and School.
There is a camp meeting on Wednesday 20th February at 6pm in the library for all parents about with information about camp and opportunities to ask questions.
If you want to have a look at how much fun camp is, check out this video Mr Stirling made in 2017:
SWIMMING AT VS
Please make sure your child(ren) have their togs ready to go each day, with the weather the way it is currently, we will be making the most of the pool.
If you want to use the pool after school hours, please see the senior office for a key. All keys are $45 ($5 back one key returned at the end of the season). You will be required to sign an agreement with the school - please read the terms and conditions carefully.
MR O'S FRIENDLY REMINDERS
2) We have a school app, which is great for quick access to the calendar, newsletter, digital permission forms and notices. Download the app on google play or from the apple store - look for 'Skool Loop' and select our school. (see advert below)
Thanks whanau
Remember if you have any issues you wish to discuss, please come in and see me or contact me on principal@vogeltown.school.nz
On behalf of the Vogeltown teaching team,
Jeremy Ogle - Principal
