4 February 2013 Term 1 Week 2 13/2
Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Week 1
The year has started well. The children have got down to work very quickly. This term is a long one - 12 weeks - but we have a few short weeks to break the monotony including of course Waitangi Day this week and the Easter holidays later in the term.
The school roll is strong. We enrolled 21 new students over the break and we currently have 145 children on site. We will open a second new entrant class mid year as we did last year and Mrs Robyn Cleland will once again teach that class. Whilst we hope that this will minimise children being shifted during the year, we cannot guarantee that yet.
Mrs Will is having another sabbatical break this year, during Term 2. Mrs Cleland will take Mrs Will’s class in her absence.
Elections for the Board of Trustees are due this year in May. Anyone interested should talk to a current trustee or see me of Sara in the office for further information.
Positive Behaviour for Learning
We have included learning and behaviour expectations with this newsletter. These form the basis for our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) contract with the Ministry of Education which has been operating in the school for the past 3 years. There is also a plan to extend these guidelines for school families to use at home.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Welcome
A big welcome to the children who have started this year. In R11 we welcome Rhiannon (who started during the last week of last term), Sarah, Charisse, Tawera, Aiden, Finn, Thomas, Ben and Jay; in R10 we welcome Maria, Rion, and Callum, in R8 we welcome Dennis and Lochy; in R3 we welcome Kurt; in R2 we welcome George, Benedict and Tamahori; and in R5 we welcome Jack, Josh, Ben and RV. We also welcome their families to our school community.
Waitangi Day
School will be closed on Wednesday 6 February to observe Waitangi Day.
Fish and Chip Evening
The Board of Trustees is hosting a family fish and chip evening to be held at school on this Friday 8 February at 5pm. Families are welcome to visit the community garden and see the great development that has been made to our upper field playground! Families associated with the school are also invited to attend.
School Stationery
It is expected that all children have their stationery now. Class stationery is available from the office.
School Activity Donation
School activity donations for 2013 are: Senior School $85, or $21.50 per term; Junior School $75 or $19.00 per term. The family discount donation for a 2 child family is $130, or $32.50 per term; and a 3 child family is $160, or $40.00 per term.
Already there are trips planned to St Kilda for beach education and the senior school are going to Toitu Early Settlers Museum and the Chinese garden in support of curriculum study. Prompt payment will be appreciated. Payment may be made in full at the start of the year, termly, by automatic payment or by internet transfer to account 03 1726 0055515 00, or by other arrangement with the office staff.
A receipt will be issued and can be used with the donations part of your tax return.
Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 1 are being sent home this week. Orders with money need to be in to the office by Wednesday 20 February. If paying by cheque please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.
Road Patrol
Thank you to those wonderful parents/caregivers who have volunteered to supervise road patrol. There are still a few gaps on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. If you can help at any of these times please contact Mrs Staynes or the school office.
After School Care
Kidz Inc OSCAR after school care is held in the school hall. Please contact Andrew Bowen for details, ph 021982216.
Dental Service
Visits to the Dental School for oral health checks will recommence in March. If you have a concern about your child’s teeth at any time you are able to phonethe Community Oral Health Service Hub Clinic for an appointment Ph 471 6080. They are located on the 2nd floor of the Dental School.
No Hat No Play
Children must wear a wide brimmed hat this term. No caps please. Children without sun hats will sit in the shade during break times. School bucket sunhats are on order and will be available in about 2 weeks. Please ensure your child has a bucket type hat with a full brim or a legionnaire type sun hat.
Chinese Gardens & Toitu Early Settlers Museum
A notice has been sent home today about visits by R2, R3 and R5 in support of their study on Chinese New Year. Parent help is needed on these trips.
Beach Education
If you are able to assist with our beach education days on 11 and 12 February please return the notice to school with your details.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the school hall this Friday commencing at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R5 with items from R3. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. Dates for T1 are enclosed.
Wheels Days
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc at school. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. It is recommended that children wear a helmet when riding their scooters or skateboards.
BOT News
The Board of Trustees met last Monday to discuss the school’s vision and strategic plan for 2013. Board succession planning is also under review as two board members plan to stand down at the next election. Board members are Steve O’Connor, George O’Brien, (both outgoing members), Jesseme Jones, AJ Woodhouse, John McKenzie and Karen Sintmaartensdijk.
The date for the Board of Trustees election is Thursday 30 May.
School Lunches
We have been advised today that Smart Foods is no longer offering school lunches.
Sushi for schools will restart on Friday 15 February.
Contact Details
Student profiles have been sent home today. Please check the form and amend contact details if necessary and return to school by Friday.
Dates to Note
February6 Waitangi Day - school closed
7 R2 Trip to Early Settlers Museum 10.10am
8 R3 Trip to Early Settler Museum 10.10am
8 Assembly 2.20pm
8 Family Fish and Chip evening 5pm
11 R5 Trip to Early Settlers Museum 10.10am
11 Junior classes Beach Education Trip
12 Senior classes Beach Education Trip
14 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
15 Assembly 2.20pm
20 Book Club Issue 1 closes
21 Rainbow class 1.15-2.45pm
22 Assembly 2.20pm
26 Senior Classes Golf
March
1 Assembly 2.20pm
7 Rainbow class 1.15-2.45pm
8 Assembly 2.20pm
15 Assembly 2.20pm
21 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
22 Assembly 2.20pm
25 Otago Anniversary Day – School Closed
29 Good Friday - School Closed
PTA News
First meeting for the New Year
We would like to welcome anyone who might be interested, to come along to our first PTA meeting for the year. There will be lots of fundraising to be done this year (as with every year), so that we can provide additional financial support for our great school! Our first meeting will be held on Thursday 14th February at 3.20pm, in the Teaching Room (beside the Library).
Community News
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Application forms are available at the school office
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