TARARUA COLLEGE BULLETIN, DECEMBER, 2008

It's that time of year again - we need you to update your contact details!!!!
Addresses and phone contacts (cell phone and land lines).
This is important in case of emergencies. Please phone the School office.

Starting Dates for 2009:
Course Confirmation: Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th November. Senior students come in and see their Dean to confirm courses for the year
Year 9, 12, 13: Start date Monday 2nd February
Everyone back: Tuesday 3rd February

Important Dates to Remember:
Monday 1 December - Friday 5 December: Year 9 & 10 Elective Week
Tuesday 9 December: Seniors return books to Cafe, Year 13 Leavers Dinner @ 7pm
Thursday 11 December: Junior Prize-giving @ 7pm
Friday 12 December: School finishes @ 11am, Junior Reports posted

Need Something New in 2009
Pahiatua Girl Guiding is looking for women to join our group. If you are looking for a way to give service to the local community. We may have a role that would suit you.
District Coordinator - If you like administration, leadership and would be keen to run our district teams, this role may suit you. Previous Guiding experience is not required, but would be of assistance.
Brownie and Guide Leaders - If you want to gain skills working with young women these roles involved running a weekly unit with other leaders. Full training is given, our girls are delightful and a cool uniform is provided.
Support Team Members - If you want to give some time to a community group but not keen for a large role the support team is the place for you. We meet for an hour a month and ensure the District keeps running. Really easy and we have coffee and cake at all meetings.

If you would be interested in knowing more about Girl Guiding in Pahiatua or any of these roles please Contact Carol Pound 06 376-6654 or email for more information

The Uniform Shop Is Open On:
Thursday 29th January & Friday 30th January, from 10am – 2pm

Junior Prize-giving
Thursday 11th December, 7pm in the College Hall. All welcome
We ask that you please be seated by 6.40pm so that we can start promptly at 7pm.

Last Day for Junior School
Friday 12th December, 11am.
Buses will be running at normal times, so you will need to make other arrangements for your child to get home earlier.
The school office will close from noon Thursday 18th December and will re-open Monday 26 January 2009.

Book/Equipment Amnesty
We advise that we have an amnesty on books, sports uniforms and equipment that belong to the school. We would be grateful to receive these items back, no questions asked. Perhaps a search of your child's room or your book shelves might uncover library books, text books and sports uniforms. Please return them to the front office at the College as soon as possible.

National Children's Day 2009
National Children's Day 2009 is on Sunday, March 1st 2009, from 10am -2pm at Carnival Park, Pahiatua. Organising is currently underway. To make a success of this event, we have a request for adult helpers. If you have an hour you could spend in the time you are at the event then let your school office staff know (with name and phone number) and contact will be made closer to the time.
The Committee's hope is for the event to be once again an opportunity for all families and their children to enjoy the best of what Pahiatua has to offer. We aim to ensure the event is accessible to all children in Pahiatua and surrounding community.

Dance Workshop
Saturday 6th December
Tutor: Joel Benjamin
A fun, fast paced energetic dance Workshop of all styles for all ages & levels!!!
JUNIORS: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SENIORS: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
COST: $35 per student
LOCATION: 52 High Street, Dannevirke (Kyokushin Dojo Hall)
Please book in early to avoid disappointment
Phone: 06-212-6570 Mobile: 021-2099866 Email: joelbhewlett@hotmail.com

For further information on this column or about Tararua College events please email amcknight@tararuacollege.school.nz