1. Dear Parents/Caregivers
Excitement is mounting as countdown begins in
earnest for our School Fair on Saturday 29 March
at 11am. Mrs Ferris and Mrs Jenner have been
leading the organisation of the fair ably supported
by our Parent Support Group. If you can spare even
an hour on the day it would be very much
appreciated so just return the form on the
newsletter to the School Office.
Our Senior students had a wonderful week up at
Borland Lodge. I was lucky enough to get to go up
there and witness the magnificent time they were
having. The activities included, rafting, caving,
leadership activities, stoat trapping, walking and
tenting.
Finally, we are all looking forward to the Southland
Athletics on Saturday 22 March. We have some
exceptional athletes at the School who will be
competing against the very best that Southland
schools have. I know many will do well with the
performances, times and distances that I have seen
over the past month. Mark the date in your diaries.
Thank you for the very high attendance at the Goal
Setting Interviews. We value your input into your
child’s schooling and find the Interviews very
productive and a great way of building and
sustaining positive home-school relationships.
Have a great fortnight.
Regards,
Wendy Ryan
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
Term 1: Tuesday 28 January – Thursday 17 April
22 Mar: Southland Athletics Championship
29 Mar: School Fair 11am - 2.30pm
14 Apr: John Parsons Information Night
17 Apr: Last day of Term 1
18 Apr: Good Friday
Term 2: Monday 5 May – Friday 4 July
Term 3: Monday 21 July– Friday 26 Sept
Term 4: Monday 13 October – Thursday 11
December (depends on Teacher Only
Day/s)
SCHOOL DONATION
The School Donation has been set for 2014 as:
One Child - $50
Two Children - $85
Three or more Children - $100
NB. School donations can be claimed in your tax
return so keep your receipt for this.
The School Donation is voluntary but as you are aware,
schools rely on the money collected from these
donations to allow us to provide more resources for
your children’s education. Payment of this is much
appreciated.
Activity - $66
Material - $24
The Activity and Material Fee can either be paid per
term or you may pay for the whole year. Term 1
Activity Fee is $16.50 and Material Fee is $6.
Automatic Payment Forms are available from the
Office if you would like to set an Automatic Payment
up.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Saveloys are sold on a Wednesday and Sausage
Sizzles are on Fridays these will run throughout
Term 1. Warm-ups are still able to be brought
each day as per normal.
Cost: - $2 each
Please send your money along in a named envelope
with your child’s Room Number, just as you
normally do for Canteen food.
CELLPHONES
We do not encourage cellphones to come to school
and take NO responsibility for these. If you have a
reason to have to a cell phone at school these
MUST be handed into the School Office and
picked up at the end of the day.

2. SCHOOL FAIR HELPERS
- Saturday 29 March 2014
NAME: _____________________________
CHILDS NAME: ______________________ ROOM: _____________
I can help on the day:
11 – 12.30
12 – 1.30
11 – 2.30
SCHOOL UNIFORM UPDATE
The Warehouse is now the School Tex uniform supplier for
Ascot School’s Uniform. These are now available for
purchase at the Warehouse and are situated at the end of
the clothing area by the furniture.
Postie Plus no longer sells the School uniform.
Pinafores are available at the School Office and are $75.00
each.
VISION/HEARING TESTING
The Vision/Hearing Tester will be here on
27 March to undertake:
• Vision screen for all Year 7’s
• Colour Vision for Year 7 male
students
• Parents/Caregivers will be
notified if further assessment
is required by an Optometrist
• If you do not wish your child to
be screened, please notify the
School.
Wanted for our School Fair
• Gazebo’s
• Jars
for
Jam
making
• Baking
for
day
• Money
belt
bags
John Parsons Evening
On Monday 14 April there will be an information
evening at School looking at Internet Safety. More
details will be given closer to the date. This is a two hour
workshop for parents so write it in your diaries.
CHOCOLATE SALES
Well done to all the fantastic people who
have sold their chocolate. If you require
another box come to the school office and
we will issue you another one. Remember
that all chocolate money is to be returned
by Wednesday 26 March. Cheques are to be
made out to Ascot School. Remember
there are 3 Warehouse Vouchers each for
$25 for the 3 highest sellers.
PITA PIT LUNCH ORDERS
A reminder that students can order Pita Pits on
Tuesdays. Envelopes are available at the Office –
$4.00 a wrap or:
$6.00 for a Combo which includes a drink