Another Great Term

   Term 2, has been a very busy term, the children have visited Ferrymead,    dressed

   in period costume, ridden on a tram, competed at our Cross Country, met

   and played ball with the Crusaders, been given a new vest, and a

   survival torch and even played in the snow!  All senior school children

   competed at the soccer and hockey tournament. Some children attended

   zone cross country and triathlon, have ridden their bikes on the bike

   track and competed in our very own Next-Factor.  Almost all children

   have now received their first report using National Standards.

   Without the support of our parent community and hardworking dedicated

   staff many of these learning opportunities could not have taken place!

    Thank you for all you have done to support our children and their

   learning over the last 10 weeks!

   Rest up over the holidays everyone, as Term 3 is likely to be just as

   exciting, rewarding and busy!

   PTA Update:

   At our last PTA meeting it was decided that all proceeds from the

   sale of Takeaway Meals from the Burnham Fish and Chip Shop will go

   towards reducing the cost of school trips.  All proceeds from the PTA

   sausage sizzles will now go towards the purchase of outside games and

   equipment for our children.

   Burnham Dollar Prize Draw:

   At our assembly last Thursday we had our very first ‘End of Term

   Burnham Dollar Prize Draw’. The School Leaders' Council organised the

   prizes for the draw.  The council organised a Mufti Day to help with

   the cost of purchasing the prizes.  Corin Shaw from Hot Shots also very

   kindly donated a huge box of prizes.

   Our children are now working very hard to earn Burnham Dollars.

   Children are picking up rubbish without being asked, opening doors for

   adults, using their manners and displaying fantastic work habits.

   Thanks to Linda Sweeny and her team (The School Leaders' Council) for

   making the Burnham Dollar initiative so successful!

   Preparations are well underway for Term 3:

   Staff spent today (Monday 2nd July) planning yet another exciting term!

    During Term 3 our Senior School will be going on a school Ski Trip

   (optional), and performing at the Cultural Festival in town.  The

   Junior School will be going along to the Cultural Festival to watch.

   We will also be visiting Coes Ford once again to continue our efforts

   to help restore the river by planting trees. Chris Thurlow is

   organizing this trip.  Chris has already managed to secure funding to

   pay for the majority of the cost of the buses!  Well done!

   Shalagh and Finnly, with the assistance of the PTA are planning a

   Disco on Friday the 17th August.  Keep this date free!

   Kind regards

   Sandra Keenan
   Acting Principal