Dear Families & Friends of Sommerville,
22nd September 2015
This term we have welcomed the following new students and their families to our school community:
James Burns, Sophie Richardson, Cole Turner, Alex Vickery, Brian Zhao.
Thank you to the many students and parents/caregivers for participating in our annual Saturday School which was held on Saturday 19th September 2015.
We are sure you all enjoyed seeing your children’s art displays, as well as watching those taking part in the singing, dancing and acting as MC’s on the day. We all enjoyed watching the videos of each classrooms events and activities happening throughout this term.
STAFF: We welcome our new members of staff,
Teachers: Lauren Morfitt, Reem Ibrahim
Teacher Aides: Carlijn Dielman, Sanika Fathe
TAXIS: Moving House? We require 10 days notice to change an address to transport your child.
Please email John Francis (Administrator) immediately on: john@sommervillespecial.school.nz
Our school roll stands at 250 and the growth does not look like slowing down.
Note: We break up on Friday this week, 25th September 2015 at the usual time, and start back after the holidays on the 12th October 2015.
2015 TERM DATES:
Term 4, 2015: Monday 12th October – Thursday 17th December 2015/to be confirmed
*Labour Day holiday is on Monday, 26th October 2015
*Edgewater College Satellites end of year closing date: Friday 11th December 2015/to be confirmed
HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES: Email: deearna@lifekidz.org.nz Lifekidz Ph 533-6360 Deearna.
Fun activities, Trips. Art & Craft. Knitting. 8.30 am -6.00 pm.
First week: Monday-Friday 28th Sept-2nd October
Second week: Monday-Friday 5th-9th October 2015
HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES: Email:jm.recreation@ihug.co.nz Phone: 021 211 9882 Kerrie
Second week only: Not Friday. Monday 5/10/15 to Thurs. 8/10/15. Mon: Auckland Zoo, Tues: Movies/shopping, Wed: Train trip/ARBORIA (Aotea Square), Thurs: Police Day.
Carer support/ACC
Pickup Onehunga/Papakura/Botany
HOLIDAY DENTAL CARE: Pt England Dental Clinic Ph 570-4309
8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. From Monday to Friday:- 28th September to 9th October 2015.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME: Ashwin and Jiten will be running a holiday programme in the second week of the school holidays, Monday 5th Oct to Friday 9th October, at Sommerville School.
Please contact Ashwin for further details if you are interested. Phone 021 145 3258 or Email: ashwin@sommervillespecial.school.nz Thanks, Ashwin.
HOLIDAY CAREGIVING:
Albert Ruban
021 130 8234
Albert.ruban@yahoo.co.nz
Mon to Sat
7 am to 2 pm
Ruth Helan
022 652 1298
Mon to Thurs
7 am to 8 pm
Carlson School: WORLD CEREBRAL PALSY DAY
Carlson School are holding World Cerebral Palsy Day (a free event) on 6th October 2015 at the Trust Arena, Henderson 10 am – 3.00 pm. Exhibitions, spot prizes, giveaways, activities for everyone. Performances from The Mutes from Mars, Touch Compass and more!
SPORTS REPORT:
We have been involved with "Get Set Go" a Kiwi Sport initiative to develop physical movement skills, knowledge and cognitive skills as well as emotional and social skills.
The sport we practiced was Basketball. Seven classes competed at the Special Olympics Ribbon Day at Trust Stadium in Henderson with great results. Also some classes have been involved in a Table Tennis programme held in Newmarket in which they will be competing next term against other schools around Auckland. Next term we are also looking forward to the Special Olympics swimming held at West Wave Aquatic Centre.
Several of our students won places in the Special Olympics Basketball competition. Congratulations to the coaches and teams: Tamaki Breakers, Rockets, Alligators, Unicorns & Sharks.
Well done for your excellent basketball skills!
Term 4 Sports:
Auckland Table Tennis Programme
Special Olympics Swimming
Wishing you a very happy and safe holiday.
Regards,
Diane Hankins
PRINCIPAL
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