Rāmere 7 o Paenga-whāwhā

Netball
Yr 4-6 players...permission slips and fee to the office asap please.  Mrs Williams has the teams ready to go!

CHOIR

All choir kids meet in Room 7 with your lunch :-)

Poetry Month

Don't forget to start writing your Dr Seuss inspired poems! When you have finished there will be a box in the library for you to put them in. The librarians will put them up every second day. Remember that if you hand in a poem you will go into the draw to win your very own Dr Seuss books! 

Rāpare 6 o Paenga-whāwhā

Councillors
Meet in Rm 3 tomorrow, after you have been let go from eating your lunch.  If you are on minutes please be prepared.

RUTHERFORD HOUSE SINGERS

Can ALL of Rutherford House please come to the hall after you have eaten your morning tea and bring your lunch to the hall for practise!  

HOUSE COMPETITION is NEXT WEEK - get ready to rock the house everyone! 

Netball
Yr 4-6 players...permission slips and fee to the office asap please.  
Mrs Williams is still waiting for the following people to hand something in : Lana Kerehi, Lily Kinahan, Sophie Williamson, Alexi Wishart, Alexa C-G, Sophie Sawkins, Desiree S-A, Tiffany Peters, Tyla Smith, Zhanae Osborne, Libby Morrice and Cairo Holmes. 

Pizzas will be ready to collect on the Rimu Team deck today at 12.30pm

Poetry Month

Don't forget to start writing your Dr Seuss inspired poems! When you have finished there will be a box in the library for you to put them in. The librarians will put them up every second day. Remember that if you hand in a poem you will go into the draw to win your very own Dr Seuss books! 

Rāapa 5 o Paenga-whāwhā

Yrs4-6 Hockey Players:

NO TRIAL TODAY...we will look to do this next Tuesday lunchtime.

Netball
Yr 4-6 players...permission slips and fee to the office asap please.  I am waiting on the following pupils to return something.  Lana, Lily K, Sophie W, Alexi, Alexa, Maddie, Sophie S, Desiree, Tiffany, Eizana, Tyla, Zhanae, Libby and Cairo.

Did you get your pizza order in this morning??? 
Pizzas will be ready to collect on the Rimu Team deck tomorrow at 12.30pm.

PIANO KIDS

Remember your lessons today.....

Shaun Lumukana Room 6: 1.30pm - 1.50pm

Keri Lumukana Room 1:1.50pm - 2.10pm
Juliet Wearing Room 12: 2.10pm - 2.30pm
Jarly Witbooi Room 1: 2.30pm - 2.50pm

BATTEN HOUSE SINGERS

Can ALL of Batten House please come to the hall after you have eaten your morning tea and lunch today STRAIGHT AWAY for practise!  
- IF YOU HAVE HOCKEY TRAILS MAKE SURE YOU COME TO MORNING TEA 

HOUSE COMPETITION is NEXT WEEK - get ready to BRING it everyone! 

Poetry Month

Don't forget to start writing your Dr Seuss inspired poems! When you have finished there will be a box in the library for you to put them in. The librarians will put them up every second day. Remember that if you hand in a poem you will go into the draw to win your very own Dr Seuss books! 

Rātu 4 o Paenga-whāwhā

Yrs4-6 Hockey Players:
We will have a trial for all Yr 4-6 players tomorrow at lunchtime. Please come to the turf after you have had your lunch...with your gear, ready to play.

Pizza, pizza, pizza!
On Thursday you are able to have pizza for lunch. 2 slices for $4. You need to place your order in the Tui Room TOMORROW morning. Four flavours to choose from: Classic cheese, Ham and cheese, Hawaiian and Tropical Veg.

Netball
Yr 4-6 players 
Please get your permission slips and fee to the office asap.  Mrs Williams wants to put the teams up, but I need to confirm you are all playing.  Come and see Mrs Williams if you are not playing this season...better to know now than later.

Yr 3 players 
Come and get a notice form Mrs Williams in Rm 3 at morning tea today if you didn't get one yesterday.

Yr 1-2 Netball cancelled today. Last session next week.

PIANO KIDS
Remember your lessons today.....

Latisha Wilton Room 2: 1.30pm - 1.50pm

Miriama Stevens Room 1: 2.10pm - 2.30pm

Lucia - Rose Room 11: 1.50pm - 2.10pm
Kaixin Kang Room 3: 2.30pm - 2.50pm

HILLARY HOUSE SINGERS

Can ALL of Hillary House please come to the hall with their morning tea and lunch today STRAIGHT AWAY for practise!

BATTEN HOUSE SINGERS

Can ALL of Batten House please come to the hall BEFORE school tomorrow, after your morning jobs, for practise!    

HOUSE COMPETITION is NEXT WEEK - get ready to rock everyone! 

Poetry Month

Don't forget to start writing your Dr Seuss inspired poems! When you have finished there will be a box in the library for you to put them in. The librarians will put them up every second day. Remember that if you hand in a poem you will go into the draw to win your very own Dr Seuss books! 

Library
...Is closed today at lunchtime. 
Librarians we have a meeting today. Meet in the Library straight after you have eaten your lunch. Please don't be late!! 

Rāhina 3 o Paenga-whāwhā

Yrs4-6 Hockey Players:
We will have a trial for all Yr 4-6 players on Wed at lunchtime. Please come to the turf after you have had your lunch...with your gear, ready to play.

Coaches
Please fill in the results from the weekend.

Pizza, pizza, pizza!
This Thursday as a special treat, you are able to have pizza for lunch. 2 slices for $4. You need to place your order in the Tui Room on Wednesday morning. Four flavours to choose from: Classic cheese, Ham and cheese, Hawaiian and Tropical Veg.

Senior Kapa Haka
No kapa haka today as there is house singing practise.

Netball
Yr 4-6 players 
Please get your permission slips and fee to the office asap.  Mrs Williams wants to put the teams up, but I need to confirm you are all playing.  Come and see Mrs Williams if you are not playing this season...better to know now than later.

Yr 3 players 
Come and get a notice form Mrs Williams in Rm 3 at morning tea today.

SHEPPARD HOUSE SINGERS

Can ALL of Sheppard House please come to the hall after you have eaten your morning tea and lunch today STRAIGHT AWAY for practise!  

HOUSE COMPETITION is NEXT WEEK - rock'n'roll everyone! 

Poetry Month
Poetry Month starts today! Here is your poem for today! 

Don't forget to start writing your Dr Seuss inspired poems! When you have finished there will be a box in the library for you to put them in. The librarians will put them up every second day. Remember that if you hand in a poem you will go into the draw to win your very own Dr Seuss books! 

Ramere 31 o Poutu-te-Rangi

HOCKEY...
ALL hockey permission slips should now be back.
We still need that brave, strong person to be our goal keeper!

Year 4-6 Netball
Permission slip and netball fee need to be paid to the office.

Teeball Reminder
DPS Eagle: Playing at MPS on Saturday, see you there at 8:45

Pizza, pizza, pizza!
Next Thursday as a special treat, you are able to have pizza for lunch. 2 slices for $4. You need to place your order in the Tui Room on Wednesday morning. Four flavours to choose from: Classic cheese, Ham and cheese, Hawaiian and Tropical Veg.

Easter Buns
Boing, boing, boing.... all orders and money need to be at school today so the orders can be sent off to Breadcraft on Monday.

CHOIR
All choir kids meet in Room 7 with your lunch. If you bought a bike to school today, you may go to the bike parade ride after lunch instead :-)

DPS WEST we will be playing our game at Douglas Park tomorrow. See you there at 8.45am!

Rapare 30 o Poutu-te-rangi

HOCKEY...
ALL hockey permission slips need to be back by tomorrow.
We still need that brave,strong person to be our goal keeper!

Councillors
Bring your lunch to Rm 3 tomorrow for our meeting.  Zoe you are on minutes.

Mod and Intermediate Softball
You all have practise today.  Meet outside the hall gates after you have been let go from eating your lunch.  You must have your DPS sunhat on.  Check the sports board for your game this Friday/Saturday.  It is your last game this week!
Good luck to our Intermediate Softball team who are in the FINAL tomorrow night at 4.30pm.  It would be great to see lots of people down there supporting them.

DPS Walsh - bring your lunch to Rm 6.

Girls Cricket Festival Day (Year 5 and 6 Girls): If you are one of the Year 5/6 girls going to the Cricket Festival with Miss Davies, this will now take place next week on Wednesday 5th April. All the details remain the same. Maddie and Tyla- I am still waiting for your permission slips! Get these to me ASAP. There are others ready to take your place.

Pizza, pizza, pizza!
Next Thursday as a special treat, you are able to order pizza for lunch. 2 slices for $4. Notices will come home today and you need to place your order in the Tui Room on Wednesday morning. Four flavours to choose from: Classic cheese, Ham and cheese, Hawaiian and Tropical Veg.

Easter Buns
Boing, boing, boing.... hop to it guys and get your order forms for the delicious Breadcraft Easter Buns filled up and returned to school with the money before 3pm tomorrow.  If you can sell another sheet tonight that would be awesome because it's you guys who benefit from all the money raised.

Wicked Wheels and Fancy Feet! This Friday come to school with your wheels decorated or fancy feet. Lots of great spot prizes and a bike track at lunch time. The winner of the MGP Scooter will be drawn at Celebration Time.

Raapa 29 o Poutu-te-rangi

Lost Property
There are a lot of shoes in the lost property on the ramp outside Rm 3...so many that the monitors are having a hard time tidying them up! Please come and check if your shoes are in there - and make sure you only take your shoes, not someone else's.

Tee Ball:
DPS Davies: Take your lunch and sunhat to Room 1 at 12:30.
DPS Hunter: Meet outside the PE shed at 12:45.
DPS Brown: Meet at the PE Sed at 12:45.
DPS Eagle: Game on Saturday at MPS

DPS Faulkner meet quickly in R5 at Morning Tea

MIS CHOIR...is here to perform.
In the hall this morning at 11.30 -12. All welcome.

HOCKEY...
ALL hockey permission slips need to be back by this Friday.
We still need that brave,strong person to be our goal keeper!

Year 4-6 Netball
Skills session today.  Meet on the netball court after you have been let go from eating your lunch. This is optional and if you have another commitment you must go to that.
Permission slip and netball fee need to be paid to the office.

RIPPA
Did you pick up your draw yesterday for your game tonight?  There are still lots in Rm 3!  Mrs Williams will let you know after lunch if it is cancelled.

DPS Brienza on the court at morning tea after eating.

Could Mrs Mitchell and Joe's Rippa team please come to Room 4 at morning tea time today.

Easter Buns
Boing, boing, boing.... hop to it guys and get your order forms for the delicious Breadcraft Easter Buns filled up and returned to school with the money before Friday.  If you can sell another sheet that would be awesome and don't forget to ask the neighbours as well as sending a sheet to work with Mum and Dad.

Wicked Wheels and Fancy Feet! This Friday come to school with your wheels decorated or fancy feet. Lots of great spot prizes and a bike track at lunch time. The winner of the MGP Scooter will be drawn at Celebration Time.

Rahina 27 o Poutu-te-rangi

HOCKEY...
ALL hockey permission slips need to be back by this Friday.
We still need that brave,strong person to be our goal keeper!

Senior Kapa Haka 
Meet in Rm 3 after you have been let go from eating your lunch.

Year 4-6 Netball
Mrs Williams is looking for a few more Year 4 players - if this sounds like you please come and get a notice from Rm 3 at morning tea today.
All permission slips and netball fee need to be handed in to the office.

No Enviro Group today.

Book Fair
Only TWO more days until the Book Fair is all packed up and moves on to the next school. Make sure you get someone at home to get that book you have your eye on!

Ramere 24 o Poutu-te-rangi

DPS Davies Tee Ball Team... We have a bye this weekend- no game!

No CHOIR today. Please come next week with a list of songs you would like to try this year! :-)

HOCKEY...
Get your hockey notice back to Jane.

Junior kapahaka is on today in R 11. Bring your lunch and have it outside R11 anyone from Rimu, Kowhai and Rata may come.

WOW Passports
Please post in the Special WOW Wheels and Walking Box in the Office Foyer Today.
GOOD LUCK

Year 4-6 Netball
Please return permission slips and your fee to the office.

Rapare 23 o Poutu-te-rangi

HOCKEY...
Have you got your hockey notice from Jane yet?
Miss Davies and Jane are looking for a Yr4-6 brave,strong student, to be the goalkeeper for the 11 a-side team...do you think this could be you? Come and see us.

Councillors
Bring your lunch to Rm 3 tomorrow for our meeting.  Zoe you are on minutes.

Mod and Intermediate Softball
You all have practise today.  Meet outside the hall gates after you have been let go from eating your lunch.  You must have your DPS sunhat on.  Check the sports board for your game this Friday/Saturday.

DPS Walsh - bring your lunch to Rm 6.

WOW-
Walk or wheel to school every day for the next week. Get your Passport Card stamped by an Enviro team member at the little gate by the hall or the main gate.
Be in 2  draws- The first to WIN a brand new bike and helmet. from Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2nd an MGP scooter and helmet donated by our School Council
Look out for the posters around the school.

PLEASE name you card and put your school on the back

Stamping your passport on Friday  will be.....
Grace Duncan and Grayson Trotman
Neveah Lewis Waitere and Tristan Hunter

Junior Kapahaka is on tomorrow in R11

Blacksticks vs Pakistan! Last chance to watch the NZ Blacksticks play against Pakistan tonight down at Clareville at 6.30pm. Tickets are available online at hockeynz.co.nz and there will be gate sales. Gates open at 5pm- grab a bite to eat before the game starts. Hamburgers, bacon, egg and sausage sandwiches, hot chips and much more will be available... Go the Blacksticks!!

Year 4 - 6 Netball
All players to come and get a notice from Mrs Williams at morning tea today in Rm 3 today. Remind your friends as this is a very important .

Raapa 22 o Poutu-te-rangi

Blacksticks vs Pakistan! The NZ Men's Blacksticks hockey team are playing two games against Pakistan this week down at Clareville, tonight and Thursday night at 6.30pm. Tickets are available online at hockeynz.co.nz and there will be gate sales. Gates open at 5pm- grab a bite to eat before the game starts. Hamburgers, bacon, egg and sausage sandwiches, hot chips and much more will be available... Go the Blacksticks!!

Tee Ball:
DPS Davies: Take your lunch and sunhat to Room 1 at 12:30.
DPS Hunter: Meet at the PE shed at 12:45.
DPS Brown: Meet at the PE Sed at 12:45.

HOCKEY...
Have you got your hockey notice from Jane yet?
Miss Davies and Jane are looking for a Yr4-6 brave,strong student, to be the goalkeeper for the 11 a-side team...do you think this could be you? Come and see us.

WOW-
Walk or wheel to school every day for the next week. Get your Passport Card stamped by an Enviro team member at the little gate by the hall or the main gate.
Be in 2  draws- The first to WIN a brand new bike and helmet. from Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2nd an MGP scooter and helmet donated by our School Council
Look out for the posters around the school.

PLEASE name you card and put your school on the back

Stamping your passport on Thursday will be.....
Brighton Smee and Keri Lumukana
Lily Kinahan and Alexi Corlett Galyer

Ratu 21 o Poutu-te-rangi

Blacksticks vs Pakistan! The NZ Men's Blacksticks hockey team are playing two games against Pakistan this week down at Clareville, Wednesday and Thursday night at 6.30pm. Tickets are available online at hockeynz.co.nz and there will be gate sales. Gates open at 5pm- grab a bite to eat before the game starts. Hamburgers, bacon, egg and sausage sandwiches, hot chips and much more will be available... Go the Blacksticks!!

Tee Ball practice TODAY:

DPS Nerina vs DPS Eagles : The game is on TODAY! Eat your lunch quickly and meet us at the Hall Gate when the eating bell goes at 12:45. Bring your sunhat and drink bottle. Good luck!

DPS Faulkner - Meet in Room 5 with your lunch and sunhat

HOCKEY...
Have you got your hockey notice from Jane yet?
Miss Davies and Jane are looking for a Yr4-6 brave,strong student, to be the goalkeeper for the 11 a-side team...do you think this could be you? Come and see us.

WOW-
Walk or wheel to school every day for the next week. Get your Passport Card stamped by an Enviro team member at the little gate by the hall or the main gate.
Be in 2  draws- The first to WIN a brand new bike and helmet. from Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2nd an MGP scooter and helmet donated by our School Council
Look out for the posters around the school.

PLEASE name you card and put your school on the back

Stamping your passport on Wednesday will be.....
Lily Kinahan and Alexi Corlett Gayler
Shelby Ball and Alexi Haglund Turley

Year 4-6 Netball
We have our last trial today.  Please eat your lunch in class at 12pm while you are learning.  You can get changed at morning tea if needed.  We will be starting on the netball court at 12.30pm.  Good luck!

Radio kids... Please come to Room 2 at morning tea time to get ready for our show today.

Librarians... Meet at the hall gates after you have been let go from eating your lunch. Make sure you have your DPS Sunhat on.

Blacksticks Banner makers! Bring your morning tea to Room 1 for a quick meeting with Miss Davies. Be sure to be thinking about some questions to ask the Blacksticks tonight! You will need to wear your regular school uniform tonight. (with shoes!)

Rippa
All players meet in Rm 3 at morning tea today.  If you are a Yr 3/4 girl and want to play come along!

Rahina 20 o Poutu-te-rangi

Tee Ball:
DPS Nerina bring your lunch to Room 13 TODAY.

HOCKEY...
If you want to play hockey in Terms 2 and 3...please get a notice from Jane today.

Year 4-6 Netball
Trials are tonight from 3.15pm - 5pm.  Meet on the DPS netball court ready to play netball!  Please bring a water bottle and any medication you need.  We may have another trial tomorrow at lunchtime so you all need to come prepared just in case.

FOOD FAIR
Thanks you all so much for coming along to the Food Fair on Friday night and for supporting your classes stall.  It was a great night and we can't wait to use the profit made you you guys!

Teeball
DPS Nerina vs. DPS Eagle playing tomorrow at lunch.

WOW-
Walk or wheel to school every day for the next  week. Get your Passport Card stamped by an Enviro team member at the little gate by the hall or the main gate.
Be in 2  draws- The first to WIN a brand new bike and helmet. from Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2nd an MPG scooter and helmet donated by our School Council
Look out for the posters around the school.

Stamping your passport on Tuesday will be.....
Neveah Lewis Waitere, and Tristan Hunter
Aleah Mitchell and Isobella Syms

Enviro Group meet in R11 after you are let go from lunch for a very quick meeting.

Radio
Reminder that our show is tomorrow! Keep practicing those scripts! Rhys P and David I need to see you at Morning Tea please in Room 2

Senior Kapahaka - Any interested Year 4-6 children come along to Room 3 after you have been let go from eating your lunch. If you were a member last year we look forward to seeing you again today...!

Ramere 17 o Poutu-te-rangi

FOOD FAIR IS TONIGHT!
See you there with you friends and family.  Lots of yummy food and treats...don't cook tonight, let us cook dinner and dessert for you!  Starts at 5pm.

WOW-
Walk or wheel to school every day for the next 2 weeks. Get your Passport Card stamped by an Enviro team member at the little gate by the hall or the main gate.
Be in 2  draws- The first to WIN a brand new bike and helmet. from Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2nd an MPG scooter and helmet donated by our School Council
Look out for the posters around the school.

Stamping your passport on Monday will be
 Shelby Ball R12 Rep AlexiHaglundTurleyR 13

 Christopher Shaw R2 Rep- Alessandra Neligan R6

Junior Kapahaka is on today. Bring your lunch to Room 11. Anyone from Rimu, Kowhai or Rata.

No CHOIR today folks! :-)

Radio
Radio kids our show is next week on Tuesday! Come and grab your scripts from me today at Morning Tea time

DPS Davies Tee Ball Team: See you ALL at St Patricks at 8.45am tomorrow morning, ready to play. 

Rapare 16 o Poutu-te-rangi

Pssst..... wanna know a secret?
What's in the jars for the mystery jars.... fill up those old empty jars at home and bring them in for our stall... homemade goods, fun things, jokes, recipes, challenges, old toys, vouchers, pay it forward kinda things..... anything you think someone else might like and the office ladies will smile and graciously take it off your hands.
.... and have you heard?
if you fancy a challenge and a bit of fun then the WBS inflatable is going to be here..... it's an 18m long obstacle course just waiting for you!!  The sun will be shining and it will be a great night so make sure you spread the word!!

Mod and Intermediate Softball
You all have practise today.  Meet outside the hall gates after you have been let go from eating your lunch.  You must have your DPS sunhat on.  Check the sports board for your game this Friday/Saturday.

DPS Walsh - bring your lunch to Rm 6.

WOW-
Walk or wheel to school every day for the next 2 weeks. Get your Passport Card stamped by an Enviro team member at the little gate by the hall or the main gate.
Be in 2  draws- The first to WIN a brand new bike and helmet. from Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2nd an MPG scooter and helmet donated by our School Council
Look out for the posters around the school.

Stamping your passport tomorrow will be Aleah, Isobella Syms,Latisha and Holley


Junior Kapahaka tomorrow

William and Zoe Kids Korero at lunch time today. Please meet Ms Blomgren in the meeting Room. Bring your lunch.

Librarians
Rhys P, Ethan, David and Elizabeth - you need to get your script sorted! Remember to be speaking in Pirate. This needs to be handed in to me by Morning Tea time today! 

Raapa 15 o Poutu-te-rangi

Wairarapa Swimming Champs 
Good luck for tonight.  You can start warming up at 5.30pm and it starts at 6pm sharp.  Please check in with Mrs Williams when you get there.  Miss Hunter will be the DPS manager tonight.

Pssst..... wanna know a secret?
What's in the jars for the mystery jars.... fill up those old empty jars at home and bring them in for our stall... homemade goods, fun things, jokes, recipes, challenges, old toys, vouchers, pay it forward kinda things..... anything you think someone else might like and the office ladies will smile and graciously take it off your hands.
.... and have you heard?
if you fancy a challenge and a bit of fun then the WBS inflatable is going to be here..... it's an 18m long obstacle course just waiting for you!!  The sun will be shining and it will be a great night so make sure you spread the word!!

WOW
Walk or wheel to school every day for the next 2 weeks. Get your Passport Card stamped by an Enviro team member at the little gate by the hall or the main gate.
Be in 2  draws- The first to WIN a brand new bike and helmet. from Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2nd an MPG scooter and helmet donated by our School Council
Look out for the posters around the school.

Stamping your passport tomorrow will be 
Christopher ShawR2 Rep
Alessandra  Neligan  R6

Ella Grace Smee R3A Rep
Lachlan Ball R 4A

Librarians
If you didn't come and grab a notice from me yesterday please come and get one today at Morning Tea time.
Rhys P, Ethan, David and Elizabeth - you need to get your script sorted! Remember to be speaking in Pirate. This needs to be handed in to me by tomorrow Morning Tea time! 

Ratu 14 o Poutu-te-rangi

Tee Ball practice TODAY:

DPS Nerina - Meet Dave on the field at at 12:45

DPS Eagles - Meet Miss Eagle at the PE shed at 12:45

DPS Faulkner - Meet in Room 5 with your lunch and sunhat

WOW-
Walk or wheel to school every day for the next 2 weeks. Get your Passport Card stamped by an Enviro team member at the little gate by the hall or the main gate.
Be in 2  draws- The first to WIN a brand new bike and helmet. from Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2nd an MPG scooter and helmet donated by our School Council
Look out for the posters around the school.

Stamping your passport tomorrow will be Latisha Wilton R1 Rep- Holley Lovell R6

                    Maia Elmsly  R-3A Rep- Kelsie Laing Bailey  R4A

William and Zoe Kids Korero at lunch time today. Please meet Ms Blomgren in the meeting Room. Bring your lunch.

Librarians
Meet in Room 2 at Morning Tea today - we need to sort a few things out for the Book Fair!

Year 4-6 Netball Players
Meet in the Tui Room at morning tea today.  If you didn't get a chance to sign up just come along to the meeting.  Remind your friends as Miss Eagle doesn't want to be chasing you.

Teeball
DPS Eagle - Meet outside PE shed at 12:45 for practice

Blacksticks vs Pakistan Banner Team! Meet Miss Davies in the Dental Clinic at morning tea! Get there quickly, we've got painting to do!