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Term 3—Week 2 28 July 2010
Greetings to all,
I have been listening to radio and doing some reading lately about our growing involvement ( and dependency) on social media. With the increase in technology, there appears to be pitfalls as well as advantages. I understand that people who are heavily into this stuff think it is the best thing since sliced bread and I can see lots of reasons why people want to be involved. I believe Facebook is creating all sorts of mayhem in many people's lives and I feel somewhat saddened by people who have a need to feel they belong to a group and placing themselves at risk of being hugely influenced by the paparazzi mob mentality of a particular group. I can see some parallels with the influence of advertising and marketing in our lives. It will be a huge shame if we turn into a nation of sheep all following the same fads, thoughts, tastes, opinions and fashions. But I guess at the end of the day it is really not much different to the gossip and interaction of the village green? I only hope that users realise that once the words have been put over the media, they cannot be taken back nor challenged by anyone else in the village green until it is too late! Nothing beats authentic face to face communication. Face to face allows us to practise our instincts ( That protective inner voice) about body language and other bits of information which help us function as human beings. Experts say 80% of our information comes from accurately reading body language correctly - a skill which is in increasingly short supply. The theft of identity is closely related to this topic and has only just started here in NZ. . but that is another story. Our children need to be educated about this threat.
Take care
John Carrodus. B.Ed, Dip Tchg, Dip Sp Ed.
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Parent Teacher Interviews—tomorrow Note—students will finish at 12.30pm (interviews will be between 1.10pm to 6.50pm). The Lunchroom will be closed and no After School Care will be available. If you are not able to attend your interview please phone the office Phone 838 9318
Spell-a-thon Thank you to the students who have already returned their sponsorship money. Sponsorship money is due back at school by Friday 30th July.
SCHOOL BANKING REMINDER School banking every Thursday morning, between 8.30am and 8.50am in Room 8 Computer Suite.
Edmonton Primary Morning and After School Care Programme Our Morning and After School Care Programme is OSCAR and CYFs approved which means that parents who are entitled to, can apply to WINZ for childcare subsidies. The programme runs from 7am to 8.30am for Morning Care and 3.00pm to 5.30pm for After School Care. If you have any queries please phone Claire on 027 5505 197 or the school office on 838 9318.
Chocolates Do you still owe the school for chocolates? Please send payment to the office a.s.a.p..
Term 4—Swimming this year our swimming programme will be Week 5 & Week 6 in Term 4. We are applying for a Grant again this year towards the costs. If the grant is successful we hope to keep the cost around $35 each child (cost to be confirmed). If you wish to start paying towards the cost please send your payment to the office.
LUNCHROOM NEWS A new lunchroom menu will be starting shortly. A copy of the menu will be sent home on Thursday.
Scholastic Book orders The new catalogues have now been distributed and orders will be closed on Wednesday 11th August.
Public Notices Rangeview intermediate—enrol now for 2011—in zone and out of zone Tuesday 17th August—9am-12.40pm & 1.40pm-3.00pm Tuesday 19th October—5.00pm-8.00pm Tuesday 9th November-9.00am-12.40pm & 1.40pm-7.00pm You will need to bring with you : your child, a copy of their birth certificate/or passport, proof of address-(power/phone account) and a copy of their most recent school report.
OPEN NIGHT AT TE ATATU INTERMEDIATE 6-45 – 8-15PM - WED 4TH AUGUST 6-45pm - 7-05pm Principals’ presentation: The presentation will answer the question “ Why choose T.A.I for your child? 7-05pm – 8-15pm School Tours: see the school in action. Mrs Fletcher and Mr Collins will take enrolments during this time also from 7-05 to 8-15pm.
All Star Cheerleaders All Star Cheerleaders is running free trial classes in your area for American Style Cheerleading. Everyone is welcome no experience necessary. For more information call 0800 CHEERLEADER or www.allstarcheerleaders.co.nz.
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