Pakuranga Heights School

****Book Parade****

Dear Parents & Whanau

The notice below about Book Parade went out 6 weeks ago (21st April) in our school newsletter & reminders in subsequent newsletters.
Classroom teachers have also sent reminders via Seesaw & email.
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Book Day and Parade
It’s time to dust off the glue guns and get creative. Book Day is this term, Friday, 29th May and we have a fantastic theme this year: Celebrating New Zealand Authors

We want to see our tamariki bringing local stories to life. From the classic tales of Margaret Mahy and Joy Cowley to the modern favorites of Selina Tusitala Marsh or Donovan Bixley, there is a wealth of Kiwi talent to choose from.

Here are some great New Zealand books and their authors
Hairy Maclary & Friends (Lynley Dodd)
The Wonky Donkey (Craig Smith)
Badjelly the Witch (Spike Milligan)
Margaret Mahy Characters
The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate
The Lion in the Meadow
The Witch in the Cherry Tree
Kuwi the Kiwi (Kat Merewether)
Greedy Cat (Joy Cowley)

Costumes for the Parade
The judges are always looking for costumes that are hand made by the students with help from their family members. It is a great opportunity to have some fun together and remember nothing needs to be bought. It is a good time to start collecting recyclable materials e.g. cardboard boxes, old clothing, empty milk bottles, plastic lids, etc to make your costume and props for the parade.

Supporting Success Through Regular Attendance

The Annual PFHW Moth Pod Competition is underway! There will be spot prizes and a bonus award for the class that brings the most pods to school.

Thank you parents and whanau for once again donating so generously to our food drive. The Salvation Army is deeply appreciative of your overwhelming support, it will make a real difference this year.

LOCKDOWN PRACTICE OVER

We have completed our lockdown exercise and all students, staff and persons on-site
are safely accounted for. Everyone did extremely well and responded to instructions.

I would like to personally thank you for your support while we conduct these practices.

Pakuranga Heights School is conducting a lockdown exercise. This is how you will be
notified in the first instance, should a lockdown occur at the school. Please do not
come to the school or phone the school as you will not be attended to. Your assistance
and cooperation are appreciated. All further updates will be provided on the school
website.