Book Fair

Once again we have our annual Book Fair. Proceeds from book purchases go towards the school so support our readers by getting in and grabbing some books for presents and the whanau!

BURNHAM SCHOOL BOOK FAIR

AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 2

FAMILY EVENTS 

 

Monday, August 29                 2:30pm till 3.30pm       

              Library open for purchase of books

Tuesday, August 30:

6.00 till 7.00pm Junior Bedtime Stories

Library open for purchase of books

Wednesday, August 31:

 6.30 till 7.15pm Senior Book Reading

Library open for purchase of books

Thursday, September 1: 2.30pm till 3.30pm Library open for purchase of books

Friday, September 2:

9:15 -10 am Book Character Parade

Parents most welcome to attend (and dress up too if you want!)

Library open for purchase of books

Red Cross Grant Applications

The Red Cross Grants Processing Team would like to notify you of a new grant that was launched on the 1st July; the Winter Assistance for School Aged Children Grant.  

The aim of this grant is to assist people with school aged children aged 5 to 18 years who are living in their significantly damaged homes caused by either September, February or June earthquakes. The significant damage must include serious compromise to the insulation of the home or significant damage to the main heating source. This grant assists households with their electricity bills over the Winter months. this grant is for $400 in total and will be made up of three monthly payments, the first payment will be $200 and the subsequent ones for $100 each which will be paid directly to their electricity retailer.

For the most up to date information on grants visit the Red Cross grants website www.redcrosseqgrants.org.nz or call the grant line on 0800 754 726.

Helping children after stressful events with John Cowan

 

Based on a resource John Cowan wrote for parents after the Canterbury earthquake, this video gives advice that will help with children who have been upset by any stressful episode: an accident, bereavement, a spell in hospital, relocation or a family disruption. Much of the advice will also be useful to ease the general anxiety that children sometimes experience as they grow up – and might even help adults with their stress as well! 

This webinar is free and is only 20 minutes long...

PTA AGM postponed until July 6th

Dear parents,

Our PTA Annual General Meeting is postponed until Wednesday 6th July @ 6.30pm. We are investigating whether we can offer the Parent Seminar Coping with Stress with Captain Jay McClean on this new date. Flyers are coming out today.

Parent Talk Time - Coping with Stress

Water Polo for Kids

Perfect timing to give the kids a new experience and a great work out - check out water polo at Wharenui Pool this Sunday or the 20th Feb. This would be a great chance to help develop swimming skills and I guarantee the kids will sleep well on the night!

School Beautician - Cleaner Required

School Beautician - Cleaner 25 hours per week

Burnham School - Te Kura o Tiori seeks a new cleaner. This position involves general cleaning duties, liaison with other staff and supporting the development of a great learning environment. The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, excellent communication and teamwork skills, be dedicated to quality work and show a commitment to getting the job done to the highest possible standards. You will become part of a dynamic and committed team.

To apply, please post or email a letter of application and CV to the principal, Rob Clarke at principal@burnham.school.nz by: noon 15 November.