Term 2, April 2009

 

Welcome Back to Term 2

 

What an awesome autumn we have had, winter is on its way and we need to have a warm change of clothing in children’s bags, appropriate footwear and woolly hats

 

We would like to welcome three new Educarers, Fran Wharewera, Rochelle Long and Ruth Greyvenstein to the Bizzy Buddyz team. We hope you will enjoy being part of our childcare and education service.

 

Term dates for 2009; April 27^th – 3^rd July,  20 July – 25^th September, 12^th October – 17^th December

 

Play groups for this term are as follows:

 

April 29^th Wednesday: BOOK DAY- All bring your favourite book to share with your friends @ Rachel’s home, 36 Olympic Drive, 10 am onwards.

MAY 5^th Tuesday: Meet @ Rowing Club Hall @ 9.30am, CARNIVAL DAY at Poroporo- corner of Rewatu and Te Rahu Rd. Dress up in fancy dress outfits and be ready to have FUN.  Bring morning tea for children.  Balloons, face painting, sausage sizzle and games for all.

MAY 13^TH Wednesday: Science Day @ the Office. Magnets and Fishing Games. @ 10.00am onwards.

MAY 19^TH Tuesday: Meet at McAlister Street Park for morning tea and play in playground @ 10.00am.                                                           

MAY 27th Wednesday: MUSIC ACTIVITIES meet @ 10.00am @ Office      

JUNE 2nd Tuesday: BOUNCEY CASTLE @ Fran’s house 173 James Street, 10.00am onwards.          

JUNE 10^TH Wednesday: GYMNASTICS MORNING. @ Gymnastics Club 11 Lovelock Street.  Start at 10am and bring comfortable clothes and $2 per child. The children will experience balancing, special awareness and jumping.

JUNE 16^TH Tuesday: VOLCANO DAY. Learn about volcano’s and magic experiments. @ the office @ 9.30

JUNE 24^th Wednesday: TE REO ACTIVITIES @ Office 10.00am.

JUNE 30^th Tuesday: Meet at HEADS PLAYGROUND @ 10..00 am.

 

 

 (visit to the fire station 31 March 2009)

 

 

NZHBECEA(New Zealand Home Early Childhood Education Association)CONFERENCE is being held in Tauranga, September 18^th-19^th-20^th 2009.

This is a great opportunity for our Educarers to be involved in Professional Development and network with others in the Home-base sector. If you are interested in attending contact the office for further details. We need to know if you are interested because we have to register and book accommodation.

 

 

 

 (fun at the skate park playground)

 

  

 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TERM 2

Inland Revenue Representatives from Tauranga

To discuss with Educarers any questions on Tax Determination

15 JUNE 2009 Monday evening

Start at 6.30 pm  (Venue to be advised)

 

 

 

 Lyn Richardson has tasty JAM, PICKLES and Sauces FOR SALE.

Contact Lyn on 3072059 for all flavours (apricot, blackberry, strawberry …………………)

 

SOCIAL CLUB OUTING:  Be at the Babinka Restaurant at 7pm on Saturday, 23^rd  May, to discuss future Social Club activities for 2009. Any questions contact Val.