Information for parents.

It’s that time of year again.

The day where the school and community can get together to participate and enjoy children's pets.

This is our first post-COVID Pet day that we hope that you all enjoy!

We have just focussed on the pet’s this year with a few extra fun events organised.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

9:00 - 10:30am 

Class run activities that are organised by the teacher. 

10:30 - 12:00 noon

For the rest of the morning the children are able to enjoy a "Mini Fair" run by the Senior School Students. They plan and run it themselves devising various games & activities charging a small fee of $5 each student to participate in as many activities at the fair. All proceeds from the fair go to our Year 8’s leavers events.

11:45am onwards - Parents and Pets welcome onsite

Sausage Sizzle.

Don’t forget to bring along a little extra money should you wish to enjoy a sausage or two which will be available over the lunchtime period, $2 per sausage.

12:30-3:00pm

In the afternoon, we have the pet sections. Your child’s pet needs to be at school around 11:45 -12.25pm ready for the afternoon judging which begins at 12:30 pm. Once all the judging is complete we have the ‘grand parade’ and prize giving. Please make sure your pets' health and wellbeing needs are met for the time that they are at school. (Food, water, shade, in the correct area and health records up to date).

.Preschoolers / Parents / Whānau

Preschoolers are most welcome to join in the fun of this day. Please see the entry form the afternoon pet entries available for them.

Parents and extended whānau - There are two new categories for parents to enter. One for the blokes and the other for the ladies. It would be much appreciated if you could participate! This adds to the fun of the day and the children really enjoy this support from you.

We look forward to enjoying this day with you all.

SEFTON SCHOOL PET DAY & MINI FAIR

Online entry form will be sent out via Skool Loop and emailed.

Wheeler Cup Project (Wheeler Cup)

This cup is open to all children showing calves, lambs/sheep or goats in combination with a project which is handed in for judging as part of the morning entries. It was donated to the school by a local farmer, the late Mr Colin Wheeler, in 1964. His objective was to encourage children of the school to rear and keep records of their agricultural pet's progress. The project is to complement the showing of their animal on the day where they will be judged on leading and handling, care & attention and knowledge of the animal. The projects will be on display to the public on pet day. The most overall points for both animal and project will be awarded the Wheeler Cup. It’s time to start those projects ­ GOOD LUCK !

Pet Alternative ­

These entries are designed as an alternative for those children unable to bring along a pet for the afternoon.

• Pet Rock

• Poster -­ My Pet that couldn't come

Afternoon Pet Entry

All pets are to be at school by 12:30pm ready for the afternoon judging.

• Dog

• Calf

• Lamb / Goat

• Cat

• Caged Bird

• Miscellaneous Pet

• Pony

• Best Dressed Owner and Pet Competition

• Decorated Bike
  

Preschool Entries

Afternoon Pet Entry ­

• Dog

• Calf (poster)

• Lamb / Goat

• Cat

• Caged Bird

• Miscellaneous Pet

• Pony

• Best Dressed Owner and Pet Competition

• Decorated Bike

Parent / whānau entries

• Dad’s favourite cake - to be auctioned at the end of the day.

• Mum’s best family photo - scroll through your photo feed and pick your best family photo! Either bring it printed for display by 12:30pm or email it to principal@sefton.school.nz to be printed for you.

CUPS AND TROPHIES

Wheeler Cup

This cup is open to all children showing lambs/sheep or goats in combination with a project which is handed in for judging the week prior to pet day. It was donated to the school by a local farmer, the late Mr Colin Wheeler, in 1964. His objective was to encourage children of the school to rear and keep records of their agricultural pet's progress. The project is to complement the showing of their animal on the day where they will be judged on leading and handling, care & attention and knowledge of the animal. The projects will be on display to the public on pet day. The most overall points for both animal and project will be awarded the Wheeler Cup. It's time to start those projects - GOOD LUCK !

Woodhouse Cup

This cup was donated by Mr Bill Woodhouse for the best junior dog entered on Pet Day. Pets will be judged on knowledge, handling, care and attention etc.

Fong Cup

This cup is awarded for the best senior dog entered on Pet Day. Pets will be judged on knowledge, handling, care and attention etc.

McCartney Family Trophy

Donated by the McCartney family. It is awarded for the cats section.

Lintott Trophy

Donated by the Lintott family. It is awarded for the cage birds section.

PTA Trophy

Awarded for the miscellaneous pets section.

Robertson Family Trophy

Awarded for the best pet Calf,

The child must display a good knowledge of care etc of the pet.

This will be awarded through the best poster or video display.

Crampton Family Trophy

Awarded for the best pet Lamb / Sheep.

The child must display a good knowledge of care etc of the pet.

Beauvais Family Trophy

Donated by the Beauvais family. It is awarded for the Pony section.

Donald Family Trophy

Awarded in the poster sections.

Moir Trophy

Awarded for the pet rock and decorated bicycle sections

Special Pet Award

Awarded for the best child / pet bond evident on the day