It is a school day and all the children are expected to participate. It is also the second biggest fundraiser for Mauku School after the Fun Run.  The aim is to make it a FUN day for the kids and parents.

"Guide Book" is available to help children and parents. It is full of information regarding animals and projects, please see Janine at the office.

Parents should be continuing to support their children to care for their animals for Country Life Day. They need to be working on their diary entries and posters (Poster paper available from the school office) Posters should be completed and returned to the office by Friday 10September!

Did you know that Preschoolers are able to enter but will not be judged eligible for a place/award? They will receive either a ribbon or a certificate.

Any questions please e-mail admin@mauku.school.nz or call the office during school hours.

Mauku School is happy to have Farmlands Pukekohe and Franklin Vets as their sponsors!!

www.franklinvets.co.nz/

www.farmlands.co.nz/web/guest/home

Remember-  if you are bringing a chicken only ONE is allowed in the cage!!

Calves and lambs and goats may need feeding during the CLD day so remember to bring a bucket for the water and their bottles!

This year the families of the students in each room will be responsible for organising and manning a stall.

Room 1: Produce. Do you know a good source of good vegetables? Do you have too many leeks, lemons, cauliflowers, oranges etc. in your vege garden?

Room 2 : Cake Stall. Trays have been sent home now and parents are asked to bake muffins, cakes, biscuits what ever you fancy and to bring it to school on Friday 25th of September to sell at the Cake Stall on Saturday. Remember to label your baking. Home baked sweets are also welcome!!

Room 3 : Raffles and Rides. Room 3 are asking every family to bring a item to school for CLD.

1 x Wrapped bottle; this can be any bottle item you like, shampoo, wine, chocolate sauce....  be creative!

1 x Grocery item; this can be packaged or canned for our main grocery hamper raffle. Make sure it has not past it used by date pls!!

Please bring these items to school from now on and no later than 23td of September!

Room 4 : BBQ, Tea and Coffee We need volunteers to cook and sell sausages, hamurgers and pork rolls. Are you expert at making scones? We will need some for Devonshire Teas.

Classroom Techers will be co-ordinating these and you should have receive your notice soon. 

INDOOR EXHIBITS:

More info soon

Need detailed information regarding rearing a lamb, goat or a calf? Have a look at www.lic.co.nz/lic_Calf_Clubs.cfm, A fantastic web site!!

Chickens... this site will give you few tips to get started www.lionsgrip.com/babychix.html

Thank You to our Sponsors:

Franklin Vets

Farmlands