Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Meeting - Wednesday 6 April

Katelyn sick - everyone else present.

Regan has written a note re. Crazy Hair Day. Due to swimming we will have it week one of next term.

Fred Hollows - Abbey has some good ideas about this. Write your name, shoot a hoop, shapes in the ball (baby game).

Colgate Promotion - Ryan thinks this is worthwhile. Will register us online and will give Ms. D something for the newsletter for tomorrow.

Canteen - Katelyn sick.

Reporter - Jeannie is happy to continue in this role, this year.

Disco - need to think about a theme for next term.

Council email - Andrew to forward Mornington Messenger mail onto Ms. D.

Hitachi Song - Andrew has passed this onto Mrs. M-B and will check in with her regarding the teaching of the song.

Recycling System - Liam to have a think about this and chat with class to explore options. To bring info. back to next meeting.

Ms. D to ask Miss Little about council photos for website.

Meetings will be Wednesday lunchtimes @ 12.30 - bringing lunch to the Library.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Welcome to the New Council

Jeannie and Liam are at Pakiki Kids.
Jaidyn B-T sick.

Katelyn, Andrew, Abbey, Ryan, Regan and Ms. D present.

School Canteen - Katelyn.

Reporter - ask Jeannie if she will resume this role.

Council email - Andrew.

Funky/Crazy Hair to contribute to Debbie K's fundraiser for the wee girl Emily. Next Thursday - crazy hair day. Regan is responsible for this.

Win with Hitachi - $10,000 Uke song - Andrew to discuss this with Mrs. M-B.

Colgate Promotion - Ryan to look at material and register us if he thinks it's worthwhile.

Fred Hollows Activity - Abbey to organise for Term 2.

Red Socks Promotion - Katelyn to investigate.

Kidney Day - we have missed.

Ronald McDonald Day - we have missed this too.

We have a lot to go on with and we will meet again next week on Wednesday at 1.15pm. Ms.D brings afternoon tea.

Monday, March 28, 2011

School Council

It has been a long process this term in determining how our council would be elected, but we have made a democratic decision.

I am pleased to announce that duly elected to the position of the Bradford School Council for 2011 are:

Jeannie Corona
Liam Sapsford
Andrew Knight
Katelyn Dey
Abbey Pearson
Regan Masina
Ryan Hill
Jaidyn Barringer-Tairi

There were Year 5 students who applied also - Sarah Pask; Jacob Cheshire; Mya Rolton; Reyana Barringer-Tairi; Lynley Durham and Taylor Hodgins.
An election took place whereby the Year 4, 5 and 6 students voted to have a Year 6 only council or an election to elect some Y6 and some Y5 students. The 30/35 result was in favour of having a Year 6 only council this year with the Year 5 students being involved in Term 4 of this year and having automatic selection onto the council for 2012.

Well done to everyone involved and I look forward to working with you all over the course of the year.

The first meeting for the 2011 School Council is on Thursday 31 March at 12.30pm in the Library, please bring your lunch.

Ms. D

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

2011 - School Council Applications

I know that many of you have been looking at this site and awaiting news of council selection for the year - well here it is!!

I would be thrilled if as many of you as possible want to apply and I am always available to help you with your application - don't feel that you can't apply because you don't have any ideas or perhaps you don't have a computer at home as I can help you with all of that!

If you are in Year 5 or Year 6 then please feel free to apply. I know that Mrs. M-B has been talking about a mini-inquiry of whether or not the council should be limited to just Year 5 and 6 students. The door to this idea is not closed but I think it's time to get the ball rolling.

Being on the School Council means that you have your 'say' in your school and the things that happen in it.
It also means that you are an identifiable 'role model' who is interested in leadership activities.
Perhaps you have a particular 'area of interest' within the school e.g mentoring juniors; writing our pieces for the newspaper; running the school canteen; organising events such as discos/family days/pet days, being responsible for 'healthy' choices within the school, etc. If you do have a particular interest in any of these areas then do say why you would like to this particular role in your application.

You can use whatever format you like to present your application e.g. powerpoint, video, movie, poster, speech, paper copy or anything else you would like.
You must say why you would be a good 'council' member. What your strengths and abilities are and how these will benefit our school and also if you have any new ideas to bring to the council/school.
If you would like any help with this or more information then come and see me, or email me please: principal@bradford.school.nz

ALL applications will be presented by yourself at a school assembly.

Applications need to be in NO LATER than Friday 25 February. Please note that late entries will not be accepted.

Following the closing date I will post more information on the blog.

Thank you and good luck!
Ms.D

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Meeting - 17 November 2010

Everyone present

Fun Day - Relatives Day next Friday
All Year 6s and Council Members to make their plan for their activity.
Briarna to write a note to invite family/friends - join us for a BBQ and stay on for the activities in the afternoon.
Ms. D to give Samara and Briarna time this afternoon to complete these.

Pet Day - Samara and Briarna must work on the schedule and the letters to pet shops asking for prizes.

Council Speech - JM needs to make some progress on this.

Jeannie to collect stars today for Starship Foundation - leave in Ms. D's office and then we will judge tomorrow and post away.
Mornington Messenger article - Ms. D will give Jeannie time this afternoon.

Sam - did Mrs. T want something from the McCain promotion? No, he said.

Clean Up Day - Samara must drive the fundraising - go around and remind everyone each day. Talk about it at assembly.
Briarna to talk about Pet Day at assembly also.

Briarna - we are on our 3rd plumber now - Briarna to phone again.

Zayleah - Walking to school week (Feet First) - notice in newsletter tomorrow and the following week.

Principal for a Day - Ms. D has had a think and will look at it in another couple of weeks when some of these other big events are completed.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Meeting - 28 October

Aaron absent from school today.

Relatives' Day - Briarna and Aaron will need to work out the schedule for this day.

Clean Up Day - Samara announcing it at assembly tomorrow and then giving out the information on Monday.

Vege order (McCain) - Sam to ask Mrs. T if she wants everything. Ms. D and Sam to order over the next week.

Walking to School - Zayleah to organise this for Week 7 of this term.

Principal's shout for lunch - children to give their feedback to Ms. D next week - sushi? burger? Etc.

Water Fountain - Briarna phoned Blair again to chase up quote.

Pet Day - not too far away - Briarna and Samara to write a letter for parents. Contact Pet Shops for some free giveaways. Decided to donate a tin or dried food for the SPCA on the same day.

End of Year Skit - Zayleah and Katelyn want to have a go this time.

Stars - Jeannie will announce at assembly tomorrow and hand them out on Monday (or give to Teachers to do).

End of Year Gala Night - Council Speech - The Year That Was - Year 6 role - Jason-Mark wants to have a go at putting something together.
Ms. D to do one more afternoon tea shout - everyone else has had 2 turns each so this is a 'fair' point at which to stop.

Council asked about doing 'Principal for a Day' again this year - Ms. D to think.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Meeting - Wednesday 8 September

Everyone present.

BK forgot the afternoon tea, will bring it next week.

Fair Go Ad - Aaron shared his idea, the council agreed it is a good idea but Aaron will need to organise it and we can assist with the filming.

Hot Chocolate Selling for this Friday - Katelyn checked with Marie and we have all of the things we need.
Will be selling them at morning tea and lunchtime - Ms D to assist.

Disco - BK on music, Sam and Samara to see Marie re. food and drink and a float of change on the night.
Decorations - streamers. Glo sticks?

Pet Day - Set a date - 9-10am on Wednesday 24 November.

Clean Up - Friday 5 November

Relatives Afternoon - Friday 15 October