Term Dates :
Term 3 = 1st August - 7th October.
Term 4 = 25th October - 19th December.
We hope Ms Fielder and family are having a great time in South America, please read her blog updates. We look forward to having her back here next week, Mrs Walker is teaching in the senior room until then.
School Roll
We started term 3 with a roll of 28; 15 students in the senior room, 13 students in the junior room. We look forward to the three pre-schoolers starting here this term.
A reminder that school finishes at 2.30 every Friday afternoon during this term.
Events for your Calendar
17th August - Board of Trustee meeting at 7.00p.m.
25th August - Large Ball games - Rugby/Netball.
13th Sept. - Capital E = Hear and See.
23rd Sept. - Soccer.
28th Sept. - BP Challenge.
29th Sept. - Science Expo.
7th October - End of Term 3.
25th October - Term 4 begins.
3rd November - Lamb and Calf Day.
Cross Country Results
Top 10 placing's from the cross country held on the 8th of July, are as follows:-
5 year old Boys = 1st - Alex. 4th - Logan.
5 year old Girls = 5th - Sasha.
6 year old Boys = 5th - Derek. 7th - Tyler.
6 year old Girls = 3rd - Hayley. 4th - Danni.
7 year old Boys = 2nd Keanu. 5th - Ben.
7 year old Girls = 3rd - Brooke.
8 year old Boys = 1st - Logan.
8 year old Girls = 4th - Hannah. 5th - Charlotte.
9 year old Boys = 2nd - Tom. 4th - Huntah. 9th - Jack.
10 year old Boys = 4th - Heath. 6th - Ethan.
10 year old Girls = 7th - Ashley.
11 year old Boys = 3rd - Chevelle.
12+ year old Boys = 5th - Stanley.
Congratulations to all students for competing in what were very trying conditions.
Board of Trustee Meeting
The next B.O.T meeting will be held on Wednesday the 17th of August in the school staff room, starting at 7.00pm. All members of the community are welcome to attend.
A reminder that you can view Board agenda, minutes and news by clicking on the Board of Trustee tab at the top of the newsletter.
Science Expo
We are planning 
for the science expo. All students have confirmed topics, as part of the 'How does it work' unit. We expect them to investigate an area of interest especially focusing on how it works. This could include ideas such as diagrams, model making, innovations or improvements on a theme, and flow charts may also be included.
for the science expo. All students have confirmed topics, as part of the 'How does it work' unit. We expect them to investigate an area of interest especially focusing on how it works. This could include ideas such as diagrams, model making, innovations or improvements on a theme, and flow charts may also be included.
Please check out http://apitischoolwiki.wikispaces.com/How+it+works+. This may be presented in a variety of formats e.g as a mini documentary for the digi awards or as a PowerPoint.
As part of our science focus for this term, we will also be entering the BP Challenge this year.
Happy Birthday to the following students who have just had a birthday - we hope you had a great birthday!
14th July - Ashley. 20th July - Derek. 25th July - Tom. 1st August - Hayley.
Well that's it for the first newsletter of term 3, will see you in a fortnight.
Regards, Mary, Nicki, Mary B, Jenni, Pat and Chris.
After School Activities Programme
The after school programme for school age children, continues for this term starting again tormorrow (Tuesday 2nd August) from 3.00 to 4.30, at a cost of $5.00 per child. Please ring Deltina on 3284 529 if you would like more information. - D. Winiata.
Farmer Report No. 3
Most farmers have now sprayed for Porina and thistles - Excellent!
Next Tuesday the 9th of August, there is a Beef and Lamb day at the 'Chelty' from 11 - 12 and then at Apiti from 1 - 4pm.
This is an excellent chance to get something from your levy money. One of the guest speakers / demonstrators will be Hester Guy, cooking lamb. It would be great if the area could give 100% support to this meeting. Hope to see you all there. - Jock.
COMMUNITY NOTICE
Tavern News - Hi everyone. What a good turn-out we had for June and Murray's welcome home party. It was really good to see so many attending and I think everyone enjoyed their meal. I had lots of positive feedback, even from as far away as Feilding. I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all the people who helped me in many ways to make the night a success and a special thanks to Mike, Chrissy and Ashley for all their hard work.
Once again, a big thanks to you all. - Audrey Millett.
