Picnic Letter 2021
Please see the newsletter dated 18/2/21 for the permission letter.
DAIRY FLAT SCHOOL’S
PICNIC DAY
Friday 21st February 2020
Venue: Wenderholm Regional Park Site 2
Time: 9.00am - 2.30pm
Transport: Children will be transported to and from Wenderholm by parents/caregivers. School buses will not be running (unless Picnic Day is cancelled)
Cancellation: Via our school App and through a newsflash no later than 7.45am
Supervision
This is special and traditional Dairy Flat School day. It is a day for families of the school to have a day out together and get to know each other. It is also a day to build the team spirit across the school through the house teams. There are team events and competitions and lots of fun for all.
We encourage all parents/caregivers to attend. Please organise transport for your students if possible. If you have difficulty, let the school know. We may be able to organise a ride for your child. There will be no teachers present at school on this day as everyone attends the picnic. Please do not drop your child at school unless there is a parent picking them up to transport them to the picnic.
No student is to leave the venue (Site 2) at the end of the day unless they are with their parent/caregiver. The School has overall responsibility on the day. There will be a roll call in the morning and at the end of the day before students leave.
Timetable
9.15am Welcome / Roll call
9.30am Tug of War
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Swimming and Beach Games
12.00pm Lunch (Children have lunch with Parent or Day Caregivers)
Sausage Sizzle/Drinks may be available (this is to be confirmed)
1.00pm Sculpture
2.15pm Pack up - clean up - final assembly
Roll Call
Children dismissed with Parent/Caregiver.
Swimming (as many parents in togs as possible please for supervision)
What to bring
- Sunhat and sunblock
- Togs and towel (a wetsuit if required)
- Bucket and spade (NO metal spades please – Health and Safety)
- Lunch and drink
- Blanket to sit on (there is plenty of shade)
- Wear sensible clothing to prevent sunburn (“mufti” clothing is acceptable on Picnic Day) – It is great if students can wear a t-shirt in their house colour – please check with your child’s teacher if you are unsure.
- Lots of energy
- Please remember to take your rubbish home
New Parents: We have a large number of new students this year and their parents may not know anyone yet. Please, “old hands”, look out for people new to Dairy Flat and make them feel welcome.
Thanks
Debbie Marshall
Principal
Please note: There will be no staff at school on picnic day.
DAIRY FLAT SCHOOL’S
PICNIC DAY
Friday 22nd February 2019
Venue: Wenderholm Regional Park Site 2
Time: 9.00am - 2.45pm
Transport: Children will be transported to and from Wenderholm by parents/caregivers. School buses will not be running (unless Picnic Day is cancelled)
Cancellation: Via our local radio station – Times FM (Albany to Mangawhai- 88.9 FM, Hibiscus Coast 97.8 FM)
Supervision
This is special and traditional Dairy Flat School day. It is a day for families of the school to have a day out together and get to know each other. It is also a day to build the team spirit across the school through the house teams. There are team events and competitions and lots of fun for all.
We encourage all parents/caregivers to attend. Please organise transport for your students if possible. If you have difficulty, let the school know. We may be able to organise a ride for your child. There will be no teachers present at school on this day as everyone attends the picnic. Please do not drop your child at school unless there is a parent picking them up to transport them to the picnic.
No student is to leave the venue (Site 2) at the end of the day unless they are with their parent/caregiver. The School has overall responsibility on the day. There will be a roll call in the morning and at the end of the day before students leave.
Timetable
9.15am Welcome / Roll call
9.30am Tug of War
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Swimming
11.30am Beach games
12.00pm Lunch (Children have lunch with Parent or Day Caregivers)
Sausage Sizzle/Drinks may be available (this is to be confirmed)
1.00pm Sculpture
2.15pm Pack up - clean up - final assembly
Roll Call
Children dismissed with Parent/Caregiver.
Swimming (as many parents in togs as possible please for supervision)
What to bring
- Sunhat and sunblock
- Togs and towel (a wetsuit if required)
- Bucket and spade (NO metal spades please – Health and Safety)
- Lunch and drink
- Blanket to sit on (there is plenty of shade)
- Wear sensible clothing to prevent sunburn (“mufti” clothing is acceptable on Picnic Day) – It is great if students can wear a t-shirt in their house colour – please check with your child’s teacher if you are unsure.
- Lots of energy
- Please remember to take your rubbish home
New Parents: We have a large number of new students this year and their parents may not know anyone yet. Please, “old hands”, look out for people new to Dairy Flat and make them feel welcome.
Thanks
Debbie Marshall
Principal
Please note: There will be no staff at school on picnic day.
PLEASE see below for TRANSPORT REPLY SLIP
DAIRY FLAT SCHOOL’S PICNIC DAY
Child’s Name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Learning Zone ………………………………………….
I give permission for my child/children to attend the school picnic at Wenderholm on Friday 22nd February.
I WILL / WILL NOT be attending the school picnic at Wenderholm on Friday 22nd February with my child/children.
I AM / AM NOT able to provide transport on the day for my child/ children.
I AM / AM NOT able to provide transport on the day for other children.
I AM / AM NOT able to organise transport for my child/ children to attend.
I can provide seats for………………………. other children (diagonal seat belts must be worn).
***If you cannot attend the school picnic……
I give permission for my child/children to attend the school picnic and be transported and supervised at the event by another adult. (Please organise transport and supervision for your child. If you have difficulty please contact your child’s teacher as soon as possible).
Signed…………………………………………………………… Name ………………………………………………………………
LZ3 AG Day Indoor Items
Dear Parents/Caregivers
AG DAY – Saturday 27th October 2018
LZ3RM LZ3MW LZ3FE
Please ensure your child has the necessary items at school on Friday 26th October to make their Zoo Enclosure scene and the Floral Structure. Students who do not have the necessary items at school on the Friday will be given set work to complete.
1. Floral - Zoo animal vase
- The vase/container needs to represent a Zoo animal (face, body, tail, neck, etc).
- This can be made out of anything but needs to have a receptacle/oasis to hold the flowers.
- Flowers used need to suit the zoo animal that is represented by the vase/container eg yellow flowers for a lion, orange for a tiger etc
- Flowers - at least 3 different varieties of flowers or plants
- the colours need to represent the animal
- need to be in proportion with the vase/container.
Everything should be brought to school (NOT as a flower arrangement). We will then set the children up to put their floral arrangement together in the “all ready” decorated vase.
2. Sand Tray
- Zoo enclosure scene, approx A4 size - no bigger! (eg shoebox lid, meat tray etc).
- The sand tray needs to be a zoo animal enclosure/habitat
- Include a label and a drawing so the judges can see what animal it represents
- Zoo animals and habitat can be made out of play dough, plasticine, pipe cleaners, straws, fabric etc.
- If doing an enclosure that involves water then tinfoil, blue jelly, blue paper etc can be used.
- At least 3 elements are to be home made (animal itself is optional)
- The judges will be looking at creativity
3. Art Item - this is being made at school.
Once again - everything needs to be brought to school separately and only put together at school.
Examples of previous Ag Day items may be viewed on the LZ3 blog.
Any questions please ask us.
LZ3 Teachers
DAIRY FLAT SCHOOL’S
PICNIC DAY
Friday 16th February 2018
Venue: Wenderholm Regional Park Site 2
Time: 9.00am - 2.45pm
Transport: Children will be transported to and from Wenderholm by parents/caregivers. School buses will not be running (unless Picnic Day is cancelled)
Cancellation: Via our local radio station – Times FM (Albany to Mangawhai- 88.9 FM, Hibiscus Coast 97.8 FM)
Supervision
This is special and traditional Dairy Flat School day. It is a day for families of the school to have a day out together and get to know each other. It is also a day to build the team spirit across the school through the house teams. There are team events and competitions and lots of fun for all.
We encourage all parents/caregivers to attend. Please organise transport for your students if possible. If you have difficulty, let the school know. We may be able to organise a ride for your child. There will be no teachers present at school on this day as everyone attends the picnic. Please do not drop your child at school unless there is a parent picking them up to transport them to the picnic.
No student is to leave the venue (Site 2) at the end of the day unless they are with their parent/caregiver. The School has overall responsibility on the day. There will be a roll call in the morning and at the end of the day before students leave.
Timetable
9.15am Welcome / Roll call
9.30am Tug of War
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Swimming
11.30am Beach games
12.00pm Lunch (Children have lunch with Parent or Day Caregivers)
Sausage Sizzle/Drinks may be available
1.00pm Sculpture
2.15pm Pack up - clean up - final assembly
Roll Call
Children dismissed with Parent/Caregiver.
Swimming (as many parents in togs as possible please for supervision)
What to bring
- Sunhat and sunblock
- Togs and towel (a wetsuit if required)
- Bucket and spade (NO metal spades please – Health and Safety)
- Lunch and drink
- Blanket to sit on (there is plenty of shade)
- Wear sensible clothing to prevent sunburn (“mufti” clothing is acceptable on Picnic Day) – It is great if students can wear a t-shirt in their house colour – please check with your child’s teacher if you are unsure.
- Lots of energy
- Please remember to take your rubbish home
New Parents: We have a large number of new students this year and their parents may not know anyone yet. Please, “old hands”, look out for people new to Dairy Flat and make them feel welcome.
Thanks
Debbie Marshall
Principal
Please note: There will be no staff at school on picnic day.
PLEASE see below for TRANSPORT REPLY SLIP
DAIRY FLAT SCHOOL’S PICNIC DAY
Child’s Name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Learning Zone ………………………………………….
I give permission for my child/children to attend the school picnic at Wenderholm on Friday 16th February.
I WILL / WILL NOT be attending the school picnic at Wenderholm on Friday 16th February with my child/children.
I AM / AM NOT able to provide transport on the day for my child/ children.
I AM / AM NOT able to provide transport on the day for other children.
I AM / AM NOT able to organise transport for my child/ children to attend.
I can provide seats for………………………. other children (diagonal seat belts must be worn).
***If you cannot attend the school picnic……
I give permission for my child/children to attend the school picnic and be transported and supervised at the event by another adult. (Please organise transport and supervision for your child. If you have difficulty please contact your child’s teacher as soon as possible).
Signed…………………………………………………………… Name ………………………………………………………………
Ag Day Criteria 2017
Dear Parents / Caregivers
AG DAY – Saturday 28th October 2017
LZ3FE, LZ3RM, LZ2MW
Please ensure your child has the necessary items at school on Friday 27th October to make their Construction/Earthworks scene and the Floral Structure. (The art item will be made at school during term time.)
Students who do not have the necessary items at school on the Friday will be given set work to complete.
Floral-
- Flowers/greenery put in a recycled vessel eg- milk bottle, coffee jar/tin, yoghurt pot, jam jar - plastic/glass
- Vessel must be in proportion to the flowers and be able to hold water or oasis
- Flowers/greenery a mixture of homemade and real
- Homemade out of recycled materials - eg: tissues, material, wool, pompoms, pipe cleaners - see Pinterest for ideas
- Must contain at least 2 homemade flowers
Construction/Earthworks scene -
- Made on a tray no bigger than A3 in size
- Must contain at least 1 big machine eg bulldozer, digger, roller, crane etc - can be a model
- Must be the big machine’s surroundings eg roller on a road, crane at a building site etc
- Must have at least 2 homemade items
- Material base of the tray must fit the construction scene eg - sand, dirt, bark, clay, scoria etc
- Needs to be assembled at school on the Friday
Robot artwork - made in class during term 3
Any questions please ask one of the LZ3 teachers -
Mrs Earwaker, Miss Waaka, Mrs Mowat.
Cross Country
3/08/2017
Dear
Parents/Caregivers
When: Friday
25th August 2017
Who: Year 0 – 6
Depart: Dairy Flat: 9.10 am sharp! (Via bus)
Depart: Shakespear Park: 1.00-1.30 pm
Cost: $5.00
each (this is included in your activity
fee)
Bring/Wear:
warm clothing (for before
and after the race),
House colour T shirts and
running shorts.
Towel (plus plastic
bag for dirty clothes)
A picnic blanket is
optional
Packed
lunch/ Money for sausage sizzle, plenty to drink
Footwear is compulsory
Traditional
cross country is run in wet and muddy conditions so please be prepared. Also as this is
a public park, the safety precautions require that all children wear shoes for the cross country/FUN RUN.
Please
ensure your child has suitable footwear for the event.
We
welcome parents to come and support the children.
The
following is an estimated time of running: (We often run ahead of schedule especially
if the weather is not great!)
10.00am
- arrive and morning tea.
10.30am
– Year 0/1
10.45
am – Year 2
11.00
am – Year 3
11.20
am – Year 4
11.40
am – Year 5
12.00pm
–Year 6
12.30pm
– Return to school
Please
return the form below to your child’s
classroom teacher.
Please
note that this is a compulsory school activity and if your child is unable to
run due to medical reasons, a note from
you is required.
Thank you
Lyndy
Committie
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I
give permission for ___________________________ of Room …………………. to travel by bus to
Shakespear Park to compete in the school cross country.
Medical
conditions (please give your child’s teacher any medication required – named) ____________________________________________________________
I am able/not able to help
with marshalling.
I
have paid/enclosed $5.00
(If
you have paid the Activity fee the $5.00 has been paid.)
Signed
________________________________
Contact
phone number during the day ________________________
MOTAT
As part of our STEAM inquiry this term LZ3 and 4 are going to
visit MOTAT. The cost will be $14 per child.
LZ4 – Tuesday 22nd August
LZ3 – Wednesday 23rd August
We will be travelling by bus – leaving Dairy Flat School at 9am and returning approx. 2.30-2.45.
We will require parent help for this trip. Please fill out the
permission slip attached and indicate if you are able to help. There will be
room on the bus for parent helpers or you are welcome to meet us at MOTAT.
Thank you,
LZ3 and 4 Teachers
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I give permission for my child……………………………………………………………………..
of LZ……………….to travel by bus to MOTAT on Tues 22nd/Weds
23rd
August 2017.
August 2017.
Please tick one of the following payment options –
I have paid the activity fee for term 3
I have paid the office $14
I am able to come as a parent helper Yes/No
Contact email if Yes
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Open Day - Wednesday 29th March 9am - 1pm. All welcome!
Mrs Earwaker will be available 10 - 10.15 in Room 7 to answer any questions.
LZ3 Swimming Sports is on Wednesday 8th March at 1.45 - All welcome!!!
TE HANA TE AO MARAMA MAORI CULTURAL CENTRE VISIT
Where: Te Hana Te Ao Marama Maori Cultural Centre, Te Hana
When: Tuesday 21st March
Time: Depart Dairy Flat School at 9am Students to be at school by 8.45 please
Return Dairy Flat School by 2.00pm
What to bring: School bag with lunch, drink bottle, rain jacket
Wear: Full school uniform including shoes
Who: LZ3 Mrs Earwaker, Miss Waaka, Mrs Mowat
Transport: Bus
Cost: $28 per student ($18.50 Parent Helper)
Curriculum focus:
- To explore marae architecture and design
- To learn about and experience Maori tikanga (customs)
This is an excellent opportunity to take part in an authentic cultural experience at this purpose built facility, which includes exceptional modern marae facilities, a traditional 17th Century Māori village and a model pa site. Our guided tour will include an enriching insight into pre-European Māori lifestyle and will take us back to the time of the beautiful Princess Te Hana 300 years ago. We will hear stories and customs that have been handed down by the elders. We will walk through the palisades and hear how Maori defended their fort vigorously from attackers.
For this trip to go ahead we will require a ratio of 1 adult to 6 students and welcome you to join us. Due to the high cost of this trip, we need to ask parent helpers to pay the entry charge of $18.50.
Please complete the permission slip below and return no later than Tuesday 14th March. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Regards
LZ3 Teachers
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TE HANA TE AO MARAMA MAORI CULTURAL CENTRE - 21st March
PERMISSION SLIP LZ3
I give permission for …………………………………………………………………....of Room…………………….
to attend the TE HANA TE AO MARAMA MAORI CULTURAL CENTRE trip on Tues 21st March
and to travel to and from Te Hana by bus.
(Please circle the following):
I am ABLE / UNABLE TO join you to assist with supervision. I enclose $18.50 for my entry charge.
I have paid the activity fee for Term 1 OR I enclose $28 to pay for my child to attend.
……………………………………… ………………………………….…………………………….. ……………………………………
Parent signature Contact email Contact mobile
DAIRY FLAT SCHOOL’S
PICNIC DAY
Friday 17th February 2017
Venue: Wenderholm Regional Park Site 2
Time: 9.00am - 2.45pm
Transport: Children will be transported to and from Wenderholm by parents/caregivers. School buses will not be running (unless Picnic Day is cancelled)
Cancellation: Via our local radio station – Times FM (Albany to Mangawhai- 88.9 FM, Hibiscus Coast 97.8 FM)
Supervision
This is special and traditional Dairy Flat day. It is a day for families of the school to have a day out together and get to know each other. It is also a day to build the team spirit across the school through the house teams. There are team events and competitions and lots of fun for all.
We encourage all parents/caregivers to attend. Please organize transport for your students if possible. If you have difficulty, let the school know. We may be able to organize a ride for your child. There will be no teachers present at school on this day as everyone attends the picnic. Please do not drop your child at school unless there is a parent picking them up to transport them to the picnic.
No student is to leave the venue (Site 2) at the end of the day unless they are with their parent/caregiver. The School has overall responsibility on the day. There will be a roll call in the morning and at the end of the day before students leave.
Timetable
9.15am Welcome / Roll call
9.30am Beach Sculptures in House Groups - Theme: Pasifika
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Class Races / Tug 0 War (in houses)
12.00pm Lunch (Children have lunch with Parent or Day Caregivers)
Sausage Sizzle/Drinks may be available
1.00pm Swimming (as many parents in togs as possible please for supervision)
2.15pm Packup - clean up - final assembly
Roll Call
Children dismissed with Parent/Caregiver.
What to bring
- Sunhat and sunblock
- Togs and towel
- Bucket and spade (NO metal spades please – Health and Safety)
- Lunch and drink
- Blanket to sit on (there is plenty of shade)
- Wear sensible clothing to prevent sunburn (“mufti” clothing is acceptable on Picnic Day) – It is great if students can wear a t-shirt in their house colour – please check with your child’s teacher if you are unsure.
- Lots of energy
- Please remember to take your rubbish home
New Parents: We have a large number of new students this year and their parents may not know anyone yet. Please, “old hands”, look out for people new to Dairy Flat and make them feel welcome.
Thanks
Debbie Marshall
Principal
Please Note: There will be no staff at school on picnic day.
PLEASE see below for TRANSPORT REPLY SLIP
DAIRY FLAT SCHOOL’S PICNIC DAY
Child’s Name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Room No ………………………………………….
I give permission for my child/children to attend the school picnic at Wenderholm on Friday 19th February.
I WILL / WILL NOT be attending the school picnic at Wenderholm on Friday 19th February with my child/children.
I AM / AM NOT able to provide transport on the day for MY child/ren.
I AM / AM NOT able to provide transport on the day for other children.
I AM / NOT ABLE to organize transport for my child/ren to attend.
I can provide seats for………………………. other children (diagonal seatbelts must be worn).
***If you cannot attend the school picnic……
I give permission for my child /children to attend the school picnic and be transported and supervised at the event by another adult. (Please organize transport and supervision for your child. If you have difficulty please contact your child’s teacher as soon as possible.)
Signed…………………………………………………………… Name ………………………………………………………………
