Kia Ora Polyhigh whānau
Our next fundraiser will be selling children and adult teeshirts with the Polyhigh logo on the front.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards paint for sprucing up the inside walls of the centre.
The tee shirts are made of 100% combed cotton. Each room will have one displayed by the sign in sheet, with an order form with sizes and colours available. Read more
The Tui room has recently introduced Forest Walks into our programme planning. Attached is a reading outlining principles for effectively engaging children with nature. The Forest Walks have began with the transition to school group and we have chosen Central Park as our location to explore as it is the location of Moturoa Stream, the Awa we identify with. We plan to engage all children with learning experiences in nature taking into consideration individual learning needs and stages of development. Here is an information brochure by the Department of Conservation.
Rough and tumble play holds value for young children in relation to their physical, social and educational development. The physical benefits of energy release, exercise and practice of motor skills might seem obvious but there are significant benefits in other developmental areas as well. Rough and tumble play holds a social dynamic which aids in the development of social competency as children learn about themselves and others. Read more
Kia Ora
I have compiled a few resources on how to support children after the earthquakes.
We have increased our earthquake drills and the children are aware of what to do to keep safe during an earthquake.
https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/healthy-living/emergency-management/managing-stress-emergency
Polyhigh is offering parents the opportunity to purchase the 2016/2017 Wellington Entertainment Membership. The books sell for $60.00.
The books are available as a book or as a digital membership that puts all the offers in the book, on your smartphone to redeem at the touch of a button.
You will receive a book to have a look at, if you wish to purchase please fill in the order form on the pink form.
All the information is on the pink form with the book. Please return the book in the personalised envelope to the office by 20/5.
Tuesday 26 April – Teachers Only day
Saturday 28 May – Working Bee
I will be on leave from 3rd March until Monday 4th April. Any casuals or queries please see the respective assistant supervisor for your child’s group:
Len – Kiwi
Editha – Tuatara
Sa – Tui
Any queries regarding your account please ring Kathleen on 380 8087.
Any committee enquiries please see the chairperson Lucy Dye.
Thanks Sue
THE TEACHERS WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL THE POLYHIGH WHANAU A
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
If you have your child booked in over the Christmas/New Year period we would like to remind you the following:
Thursday 24th December (Xmas eve) the centre closes at 3.00 pm
Friday 25th December (Xmas day) – CLOSED
Monday 28th December – CLOSED
Tuesday 29th December – 8.00am–4.00pm
Wednesday 30th December – 8.00am–4.00pm
Thursday 31 December (New Years eve) – 8.00am–3.00pm
Friday 1st January 2016 – CLOSED
Monday 4th January 2016 – CLOSED
Polyhigh reopens normal hours from Tuesday 5th January 2016.
Please bring a lunch box of healthy food on the 29th, 30th and 31st of December, Polyhigh will provide morning and afternoon tea. Please do not forget a drink bottle as well.
THANK YOU ALL
The Management Committee annually reviews fees and optional charges and sets them at the lowest level possible to ensure increasing costs do not erode the high standard of education, care and facilities for which Polyhigh has become known. These fees are adopted by the parent committee. Read more
Some important dates for your to add to your calendars:
* TEACHER ONLY DAY (CENTRE CLOSED) – Friday 6th November
(Polyhigh has two teacher only days per year)
* WORKING BEE – Saturday 17 October, 9 am–12.00 ish
* CHRISTMAS CLOSURE DATES for 2015
CLOSED
Friday 25 December – Xmas day
Monday 28 December – statutory day
Friday 1st January – New years day
Monday 4th January – statutory day
OPEN
Thursday 24 December – Xmas eve
Tuesday 29 December
Wednesday 30 December
Thursday 31 December – New Years eve