Pembroke School 10 May 2018 Harlech Street Oamaru Phone: 437 :0931 Cell :027 437 0932 Autumn Zero Fees for Under 13s Most general practices now offer zero fee visits for children under 13. To find out more ask your general practice team. You'll no longer need to pay the $5 charge for each item of prescription medicine for under 13’s, though other charges may apply. To find our more, check with your pharmacist. Your local DHB will ensure that children under 13 can access zero fee after hours care and prescription medicines in your area. After hours services are designed for urgent visits when the child's regular practice is closed and where the child needs to be seen before the practice opens again. Ask your general practice or pharmacist where to find these services. Important Reminder School starts at 8:55 am—Please make sure your child/children are at school on time. You must ring or txt in to the office if your child is absent - If you txt into the office please state the reason for your child's absence. Phone 4370931 or 0274370932 Greetings Week two nearly over. Once again busy with swimming. Make sure your child has their togs and towels when their class is swimming. We invest a lot of money in this. Like reading and maths this is a compulsory subject. If your child is unwell or there is another reason they can’t participate please send a note with your child. Device/Screen-me Has your child become prone to throwing big tantrums around asking them to get off a device or saying no to going on a device. The latest research shows that too much screen me acts on the brain the same way drugs do. Your child is likely suffering from withdrawal symptoms when you take it off them or stop them from geng their fix. (Device = tablet, phone, computer, TV) Here are 9 warning signs of screen media addicon: 1. Unsuccessful Control: It is hard for my child to stop using screen media. 2. Loss of Interest: Screen media is the only thing that seems to motivate my child. 3. Preoccupation: Screen media is all my child seems to think about. 4. Psychosocial Consequences: My child’s screen media use interferes with family activities. 5. Serious Problems Due to Use: My child’s screen media use causes problems for the family. 6. Withdrawal: My child becomes frustrated when he/she cannot use screen media. 7. Tolerance: The amount of time my child wants to use screen media keeps increasing. 8. Deception: My child sneaks using screen media. Escape/Relieve Mood: When my child has had a bad day, screen media seems to be the only thing that help him/her feel better. Some sites you might want to look at https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2018/04/16/how-too-much-screen-time-affects-kids-bodies-and- brains/ https://www.todaysparent.com/family/family-health/9-signs-of-screen-addiction-in-kids/ We suggest limiting screen time and putting your own device down when you are with your children. Be a role model. Concerns and complaints Make sure you talk to us early if you have any arising issues with something happening at school. Have a good weekend Regards Brent and Staff Have you moved here from another part of NZ or from overseas? If so, you may like to connect with the Waitaki Newcomers Network. They will assist you with your settlement and help you meet other people who are also new to town. Contact Christine on 0272428643 or 4347544. Friendly assistance is only a phone call away. Lucky Book Club 2018 Issue # 3 of the Lucky Book Club has been sent home with your children this week. Please note that all orders are due back at school by Friday, 18 th May. Place orders in the Order Box in the School Office or hand your order to Mr Eden in the School Library. Every book ordered generates dollar points for the School Library to purchase extra books; last year Lucky Book Club and the Book Fair generated over a $1,000 for the School Library. Thank you very much for your connued support.CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: Parents who wish to pay for their child's Lucky Book Club order by credit card, please note that you can only do so now by making use of the LOOP. Go tohps://mybookclub.scholasc.co.nz/ - This is the LOOP, the linked online ordering & payment opon for parents who wish to pay for their child's Book Club order by CREDIT CARD. You will need to REGISTER before you can place an order. If you get stuck and need help, simply call our friendly Customer Services team on 0800 266 525 between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Remember the Keep It Rolling campaign, too.