News letter No 8
28 August, 2008
This news letter contains:
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Welcomes Staffing Current
Study School
Sports Teams Virtues Behaviour
PTA Learning
about maths |
Hot
Dog Lunches Daffodil
Day Writing
from Rooms
2 & 20 Coming
Events Lost
Property Headlice Community
Notices Thought
for the month |
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We have been
pleased to welcome Luse, Dakoda, Alec, Aimee, Courtney, Paris, Tylah, Keanu,
Tamara, Renee, Darrian, Cora and Taryn. We know that you will enjoy your
learning and
FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND SOME
REMINDERS
REMEMBER SCHOOL
CLOSES AT 12.30 ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD
Staffing:
There
is further staffing news that has caused us all some sadness, but there is good
news too! It is great to know that
Professor Tai Black, and Whaea Shelley are back safe and well in
We
were sad to hear of the passing of Michael Phillips mother last week. Michael was chairperson of the Board some
years ago and his wife Karen, a Teacher Aide on staff is well known to nearly
all. Our warmest thoughts have been with
the family.
The
Board of Trustees accepted with regret the resignation of Pa Ronald Nolan
(teacher of room 14) at its August meeting.
Ronald has been a teacher in the bilingual team, Te Arawaru for the last
4 ½ years. Ronald has been a key member
in the team and a great friend to all; the staff and children in the
school. He will be greatly missed. Ronald, his wife Lindy and the children leave
for
Implications
for staffing: Whaea Shelley Black will
teach the seniors in room 14 for the remainder of the year, and Whaea Jacqui -
May Allison will remain with room 15 and see their programme successfully
through to the end of the year.
The current area of study
The
current study ‘To Market to Market!’ is
coming close to an end. The children are
enjoying their work and look forward to ‘Market Day’ when they will get to use
their school made ‘eftpos cards’.
School sports teams:
Well
done again to the boys and girls taking part in school sports teams. The weather hasn’t been at all helpful as we
know. Please continue to support
developing skills and fair play at all times.
A
number of children have been selected for various Manawatu Representative
teams.
Congratulations
to Arjuna
Te Ariki Stevenson
U11 Basketball
David Peck U11
Hockey Development Team
Jenna Bailey &
Bailey Fitchett U11 Girls Hockey.
The Virtues Project at our school:
Our new virtue is creativity.
Creativity is the
power of imagination. It is a way to
develop special talents. It is being
able to see things in new or different ways.
Creativity is using your imagination to bring something new in to the
world.
An affirmation about creativity: I
am creative. I have special gifts and am keen to develop them. I use my imagination. I am open to inspiration. I am happy to be my self.
Behaviour – manners and respect in and
about the school
During the past
week or two there has been an increase in the number of our children who have
been displaying behaviours that do not belong in a ‘safe and happy’
school. Arguments, some bullying, back
chatting and the use of language not at all appropriate in the school
environment is of concern. We would
encourage you to support us by talking with your child/ren about appropriate
ways of dealing with conflicts or any difficulties they may have. Be assured that staff will continue to
support all children with any issues, and that our behaviour Management Policy
is being closely adhered to. Children must talk with staff if any
difficulty arises.
The PTA
The PTA is currently underway with the
planning of our Gala day, to be held on Sunday November 30th. 11.00a.m. – 2.00 p.m. There will be a giant ‘white elephant’ sale
and all the ‘fun and food of a fair’.
Please give thought to ways that you may be able to help! More information about this will come out to
the parent community before too long.
Maths at
Would you like to
find out more about the maths programme?
Come along to the staffroom for an hour on
Tuesday 16 September at 7.00 p.m.
Facilitators:
American Hot Dog Lunches
Thank you to the
dedicated band of parents who arrived on Wednesdays and Fridays to prepare the
lunches.
Parents and children
wishing to order need to have their form and money at the school office on
MONDAY for the week.
(NOTE due to early closing next Wednesday 3rd
September we will only have orders for
Friday next week).
Daffodil Day Tomorrow Friday 29th
Each classroom is
collecting Gold Coins for Daffodil Day.
Children will be given a sticker in exchange for their donation to the
Cancer Society.
Fun Limericks From
Room 2
There once was a
young woman from
Who ate a big
candy cane.
She are and ate and got a big tummy ache.
Than later she was
singing in the rain.
By
Cindy.
Caddie By Hayley
There was a young
girl named Caddie
She had a cool
friend named Maddie
She bathed her fat
eye cause she had a pink stye
But that just made
it more and more fatty.
Some Writing from Room 20
Rain – by Eleanor Y2
When the rain
drops drop on the ground I am very quiet.
I like the sound
of the drip, drip, drop that’s why I am very quiet. I hear thunder rattling bumps and thumps,
swish, swish, swish bumpity bump as the gate bangs next door.
Rain – by Abigail Y2
I see drops of
rain. Rain on the leaves go swish,
swish, swish against the tree. Some are
yellow, and brown. When it is raining I
go outside in the puddles because puddles are fun.
Rain By Ashah Y1
I like the
rain. I like puddles because you can
play and jump into them.
Rain by Toby Y1
I like the
rain. I like the puddles. Puddles are fun to splash in.
Coming Events:
Sept 3rd Parent, child and teacher conferences – afternoon
PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL CLOSES FOR THE CHILDREN
AT 12,30 P.M. NEXT WEDNESDAY
10th Parent, child and teacher conferences - evening
16th
Te Arawaru hui 5.30 p.m.
Maths night 7.00 p.m.
18th
BOT meeting 7.30 p.m. meeting room
23rd
School choir festival at CNS
4th
Last day of term
Sept 26th
Last day term 3
Oct 13th
First day term 4
Term Dates
Term 3 ends Friday 26 September
Term 4 begins Monday 13 October
Term 4 ends Wednesday 17th
December.
End of year and beginning dates for 2009
School concludes
for the 2008 school year at 12.30p.m. 17th December.
The Board of
Trustees has set the starting dates for 2009 as follows;
Teacher
preparation days February 2nd and 3rd.
The children will commence on Wednesday
February 4th (2 days of school followed by Waitangi weekend)
Lost property – Come and
LOOK!
We have a huge
amount of clothing and shoes on display today.
We will keep displaying them on Fridays provided it is fine and dry
until the end of term. All unclaimed
items will then be passed on to a local charity.
Head Lice
Please continue to
check your child/ren for headlice. Remember we have battery operated combs
available from the office for a week if you need to try something different to
clear up infestations.
Community notices
Across is a Child
and Family Service
providing a foster care service for children needing respite, short and long
term care. We are looking for caregivers
able to offer a caring and supportive home environment to children needing
care. Training and support will be
provided. Please phone Shu-Fei Lin 356
7486 for further information.
Doing Homework with your children
Adult Literacy
Palmerston North is running a morning workshop for parents on “Doing Homework”
6th September from 9.30 – 11.30. Run by a qualified teacher at Adult
Literacy behind Square Edge. Phone
3592615 to register your interest.
Saturday Morning Music
Annual open day on
Saturday 30th August at
Wesley Vintage & Highbury House need donations of pre-loved clothing and
goods. You are able to drop them in the
Bright Yellow bins around the city or into the Shops in
Te Aroha Noa Courses
and services available:
Counselling,
Aerobics, Adult Education, Clothing Shop, Social Work, HIPPY Programme. Phone 358 2255 or call at
Methodist Social
Services Courses for Term 4.
Phone 3501467 for
more information.
Darren’s Designs Ltd
Manufacture of childrens
bedroom furniture.
Themed bedroom
furniture available or made to order to your choice of theme. Check the website
or phone Darren 3568997 www.darrensdesigns.co.nz
Sakura Festival at IPC Saturday 20th September from 11
a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Free buses will run from 10.45 returning to the Square at
4.15 p.m. Come and see the Cherry Blossom, IPC Drum Team, Japanese Tea
Ceremony, calligraphy, origami and lots of other stalls.
Girl Guides Manawatu. Come
along to a meeting at Hokowhitu School 227 Albert Street on Wednesday 3rd
September at 7.30 p.m. to be informed about how you and your girls can support
or join Guides NZ.
Thought for the month.
–
From Sir Edmund Hillary
A major challenge
for the 21st century will lie in the field of human relations. Of getting on with each other, accepting that
everyone has something to contribute; their thoughts, their ideas, even their
money. If this was to happen, the world
would be a more honest and happier place than it is now.
This statement is worthy of adults and
children alike giving thought to!