School Swimming Sports update- Venue has been changed- please return notice by 3rd March

2016 School Swimming Sports notice Year 5-8

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Thank you for registering your child into the Parnell Swimming Sports next Tuesday 8^th March.  Due to pool length requirements and availability I have had to make a venue change. 

We will now hold our swimming sports at University of Auckland., Epsom Campus, Gate 9 St Andrews Road entry.   There is a 25metre, 5 lane outdoor swimming pool (water temperature ranges between 21-25°C weather dependent) this best suits our requirements.  The pool is only available from 9am to 10.30am and in this time we need to complete the heats and finals.

The swimming programme will start promptly at 9am and we need to transport the 47 students via private vehicles to Epsom Campus (too early for buses as they are completing morning school routes). 

Please complete the below form and return to Ms Marra silver sports box by Thursday 3^rd March.  Once I get your replies I will be able to organize the carpooling and inform you and your child of the car they will be travelling in.  ALL students will travel back to school via bus at 10.30am and return to their school programme.

There is a cost of $5 per student to cover the pool hireage and bus costs, this can be paid to Ros by eftpos in the Office or cash to classroom teacher and needs to be processed by Thursday 3^rd March.

It will be a fantastic morning so please join us if possible. 

Kind regards,

Valerie Marra

Sports Co ordinator

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Childs Name: _______________________      ____________________      Room: ______

                                    First Name                       Surname

I can transport ____________ students to Epsom Campus, St Andrews Road at 8.30am, Tuesday 8^th March

I give permission for my child ____________________ to travel by private vehicle and return via bus.

I have paid $5  Yes/No       $5 is with this form Yes/No         I have paid $5 at the office via eftpos

___________________________________                          _____________________________

Signature                                                                                                         Date

TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL BY 3pm Thursday 3^rd March to the silver box in Yr 5/6 block.

PDS shine at Weetbix TRYathlon 2016

Congratulations to our Parnell District team for participating in the Weetbix TRYathlon yesterday. The sun shone and their were lots of happy children and supporters.  I was very proud to be a PDS support.  Ms Marra

Harry with his super support team

 

Who would like to try Hockey- give this a go!!!!

Summer Sticks

This year PDS will be focusing on Hockey from year 1-8 in Term 2 Week 5-7 for Intermediate and Year 1-6 Term 3 Week 5-7 with Sandie Mackie from Auckland Hockey.  In preparation for the upcoming sessions give the below sessions some consideration:

Getting Started in Hockey

Auckland Hockey is running a coaching programme for children wanting to learn hockey.

Aimed at children who are either new or who have 1-2 years experience

The programme will commence in term 1 2016 and run for six weeks.

Starting Tuesday 16 February through to Tuesday 22 March.

Just come on the days you can and learn some new hockey skills.

Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium – Lady Marie Drive, Pakuranga.

YEAR 3&4: 4-5PM

YEAR 5&6: 5-6PM

YEAR 7&8: 5-6PM

$10 p/session, $60 for the full six weeks

The link to register and further information is below:

https://eventdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=16033&OrgID=10755    

Best Regards,

Sandie Mackie

HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT

REMINDER notice for 2nd Water Safety Session at Parnell Baths

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Re – Water Safety Programme –Week 2 Clothing Exploration and Lifesaving Techniques

Your child needs to bring long pants and a long sleeve top for their lesson this week.

Our Water Safety programme is about becoming safer in, on and around water, involving water confidence and submersion, floating and gliding, swim and survival techniques and beach safety skills.

Session time	Monday 22nd February	Tuesday 23rd  February
9.30-10.15	Rm 16/ Rm 20	Rm 14
10.15-11.00	Rm 1/ 4	Rm 27/29
11.00-11.45	Rm 11/12	Rm 30/28
11.45-12.30	Rm 8/6
12.30-1.15	Rm 2/5

Please ensure your child brings a clearly named towel and togs, long pants and a long sleeve top for swimming in a named bag.  A named swimming cap and goggles are also encouraged. 

Thank you

Small ball skills with Room 5,6 and 8 today

Focus- Small ball control
skill-under arm throwing and aiming

The students enjoyed a variety of activities that challenged their hand/eye co-ordination.  They learnt how to position their hands when catching the ball.

 

PDS Swimming Sports permission and entry form for Year 7-8 students

Dear Parents / Caregivers,

The Parnell District Schools annual swimming sports will be open to Year 7-8 students who will be eligible to qualify, depending on times for Eastern Zones Swimming Sports. With the help and support of family and friends, this is always an exciting and rewarding event for our students.

This year, on Tuesday 8^th March, all year 5-8 students are invited to enter the competitive swimming events. Competing students will leave school at 9.15am and be back at school before 3.00pm.  There will be a cost of $5 per student for each of the venues to cover lane hireage and transport. 

Please note that these pools are outdoor and water temperature ranges between 21-25°C weather dependent.

Please encourage your children to enter the swimming competition if they are able to confidently swim 50m unassisted. We are also offering an alternative to the 50m events only for the year 7-8 students with 25m events to be swum at the Parnell Baths. These students will walk to the baths, leaving school at 11.30am and will return to school by 2:30pm for their afternoon lessons.

On the day, all students will be involved in either the competitive (50m swimming races in the 25 meter Onehunga War Memorial Pools.) OR the non-competitive (25m swimming races at the Parnell Baths) events.

In order for the students to really enjoy this day we need parents to help with the running of both events. The more parents we have to help, the smoother the day runs and the greater the benefits for all concerned. 

Additional information is attached, as are the entry and request forms to be completed. These need to be returned to school by 3pm, Wednesday 24^th February, to the letter box outside Room 23. We will not be accepting any entries for the competitive events after this time.

It will be a fantastic day so please encourage your child to participate, and organise your schedules to come along also.

Kind regards,

Valerie Marra

Sports Co ordinator

Additional information regarding the Onehunga War Memorial Pools:

The Onehunga War Memorial Pool is a 33 meter (temporary distance blocks at 25m) outdoor pool- 23°.  Only children who can swim 25m unassisted should swim in this pool.

2016 Swimming Sports Form for Years 7 and 8

Childs Name: ___________________________________________           Room: ______

                                    First Name                      Surname

Male / Female (please circle)

House (please circle):                       Aotea              Tainui              Te Arawa        Tokomaru

☐ Competitive Pool (Onehunga War Memorial Pool, 9.15-3pm)

Please indicate the swimming races you want be entered in:

Year 7	Year 8
☐ 50m Freestyle	☐ 50m Freestyle
☐ 50m Butterfly	☐ 50m Butterfly
☐ 50m Backstroke	☐ 50m Backstroke
☐ 50m Breaststroke	☐ 50m Breaststroke
☐ 100m Freestyle	☐ 100m Freestyle
☐ 100m Individual Medley	☐ 100m Individual Medley
I certify that my child can swim 50m / 100m without assistance Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________________

OR

☐ Non-Competitive Pool (Parnell Baths, 11.30-2:30pm)

The fun events may include:

            Flutter board activities

            25m freestyle

            25m backstroke

            25m breaststroke

Relays

You can enter the ones you want to swim in on the day.

Parents/Guardians

☐ I am able to help on the day

Name: ___________________________________________________________________    

email: _________________________________        Phone: _________________________

Preferred event to help:       competitive (swimming races)        or        non-competitive (fun events)

I give permission for my child _______________________________________ to take part in the school swimming sports on Tuesday 8 March and to travel to and from the pools in a bus or on foot.

I have paid $5 cash with this form/I have paid $5 at the office via eftpos

___________________________________                             _____________________________

Signature                                                                                                       Date

TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL BY 3pm Wednesday 24 February TO THE LETTER BOX OUTSIDE Room 23

Swimming Sports Permission and Entry form for year 5-6 students

Wednesday 10^th February,

Dear Parents / Caregivers,

The Parnell District Schools annual swimming sports will be open to Year 5-6 students who will be eligible to qualify, depending on times for Bay Suburbs Swimming Sports. With the help and support of family and friends, this is always an exciting and rewarding event for our students.

This year, on Tuesday 8th March, all year 5-8 students are invited to enter the competitive swimming events. Competing students will leave school at 9.15am and be back at school before 3.00pm.  There will be a cost of $5 per student for the transport to Onehunga War Memorial Pools.  Please note that these pools are outdoor and water temperature ranges between 21-25°C weather dependent.

Please encourage your children to enter the swimming competition if they are able to confidently swim 25m unassisted.

In order for the students to really enjoy this day we need parents to help with the running of the events. The more parents we have to help, the smoother the day runs and the greater the benefits for all concerned.

Additional information is attached, as are the entry and request forms to be completed. These need to be returned to school by 3pm, Wednesday 24^th February, to the silver box outside Year 5/6 Workroom. We will not be accepting any entries for the competitive events after this time.

It will be a fantastic day so please encourage your child to participate, and organise your schedules to come along also.

Kind regards,

Valerie Marra

Sports Co ordinator

Additional information regarding the Onehunga War Memorial Pools:

The Onehunga War Memorial Pool is a 33 meter (temporary distance blocks at 25m) COLD outdoor pool- 23°.  Only children who can swim 25m unassisted should swim in this pool.

2016 Swimming Sports Form for Years 5 and 6

Childs Name: ____________________  ________________________      Room: ______

                                    First Name                    Surname

Year ______________                Male / Female (please circle)

House (please circle):                    Aotea             Tainui             Te Arawa      Tokomaru

Please indicate the swimming races you want to be entered in:

Year 5	Year 6
☐ 25m Freestyle	☐ 25m Freestyle
☐ 25m Butterfly	☐ 25m Butterfly
☐ 25m Backstroke	☐ 25m Backstroke
☐ 25m Breaststroke	☐ 25m Breaststroke
I certify that my child can swim 25m without assistance Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________________

Parents/Guardians

I am able to help on the day at Onehunga War Memorial Pools. (9.15am – 2.30pm)

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

e-mail: _________________________________        Phone: _________________________

I give permission for my child __________________________________ to take part in the school swimming sports on Tuesday 8^th March and to travel to and from the pools by bus.

I have enclosed $5 cash/paid at the school office (eftpos) for payment of the bus. Circle one please

___________________________________                          ____________________________

Parent/Caregiver Signature                                                     Date

TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL BY 3pm Wednesday 24 February TO THE SILVER BOX OUTSIDE Year 5/6 Workroom