Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa
Another Term Nearly Done
As the term comes to a close I have been reflecting on the definition of the much used word in education, “achievement” .When politicians talk about achievement they seem to have a very narrow view - reading, writing, ‘rithmetic and children as adults doing their bit for industry.
The Ministry of Education has a website which shows schools’ National Standards data. I must confess I have had a sneaky look but I resisted comparing our results with Opoho or George St!
As teachers we are determined that the education the children receive is far broader than the 3 x Rs - we are teaching skills as well as knowledge; we promote thinking and understanding; we nurture some community held beliefs, especially about how we treat each other; we encourage children to challenge, to take risks, to push themselves; we want them to be good, to feel good about themselves and to enjoy life.
So when we talk about how a child is achieving we don’t mean just in reading and writing; we are talking about their attitude and dispositions, about how they are progressing as a complex young person and how we are helping them make sense of the world.
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Junior Production
Rms 8, 10, 11, 13 perform “That’s What Friends Are For” on Wednesday 18 September 2pm and 6.30pm School Hall. Parents/caregivers and friends welcome.
Polyfest
The senior school and bi-lingual class are performing in the Otago Early Childhood and Schools’ Maori and Pacific Island festival at the Edgar Centre this Thursday at 12.30pm. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. There is a $2 entry fee for spectators. The junior school are also travelling to the Edgar Centre to watch the performance.
There is to be a dress rehearsal on Wednesday at 12.00pm outside the senior block. Parents/caregivers are welcome to come and watch this impressive group.
Rainbow Class
The final Rainbow Class for the term will be held this Thursday 19 September from 1.15-2.45pm in R11. This transition to school class for 4 year olds is taken by Mrs Will.
Stars on Stage DVD Orders
Orders for the DVD of the Stars on Stage must be in to the office by tomorrow morning. The cost is $20.
Notice of Road Works on North Road
A reminder that there is to be kerb and channel replacement, drainage and footpath work outside school starting today until Monday 7 October. This may affect parking in front of the school and also use of the footpath.
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. Bike man Peter McDonald will be at school during this time and is happy to help with any bike repairs.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the school hall this Friday commencing at 2pm. Assembly will be led by R5 with items by R10. Jay the Juggler will present a magic show during this time. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Caitlin O’Brien
was awarded 2nd place for her painting
'The Pear That Wouldn't Let Go’ in the
Youth Art Awards.
'The Pear That Wouldn't Let Go’ in the
Youth Art Awards.
Caitlin was placed 2nd in the Novice song class at the Dunedin Performing Arts Competition.
Congratulations!
Caitlin O’Brien
was awarded 2nd place for her painting
'The Pear That Wouldn't Let Go’ in the
Youth Art Awards.
'The Pear That Wouldn't Let Go’ in the
Youth Art Awards.
Caitlin was placed 2nd in the Novice song class at the Dunedin Performing Arts Competition.
Congratulations!
Scholastic Book Club
Orders and money for Issue 6 need to be in to the office by Friday 20 September.
Sporting Success
Olivia Andrew competed in the U11 Women’s South Island Surf Pool Championships over the weekend. Olivia was placed first in 6 events and 3rd in 1 event and was placed 1st overall in her age group.
Congratulations Olivia!
Dates to Note September
18 Junior School Performance
19 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm R11
19 Polyfest Edgar Centre
23 BOT Meeting 6pm
24 Vision and Hearing Testing 9.30-12.30
27 End of T3
October
14 Start of T4
15 Start of Swimming Block
24 End of Swimming Block
PTA News Senior School Disco
The school disco made just over $200. Here are a couple of the great letters the PTA received from the children in Room 2:
Thank you very much for holding a school disco. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. My friends and I danced the night away.
Yours sincerely, Charlotte.
Thanks for the wicked night at the disco. Thanks Tui’s dad for organizing the music. Thanks a lot.
Yours sincerely, Shayden M.
Anchor Milk Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who bought Anchor Milk and put their token into our school’s box at the Gardens New World. We raised $1200!!
Lion Foundation Grant
The school would like to thank the Lion Foundation for approving a grant of $3,170. This will help to cover the costs involved in purchasing a new set of school sports tops and shorts. These will be used by the
children when they go to sports games or group activities when they represent the school.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th October at 3.20pm in the Teaching Room (beside the Library). New comers are welcome to attend.
School Lunches
Easy Lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.
The lunches consist of sandwich or pizza bun, fruit, a muffin, popcorn, and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch. Orders with money need to be into the office by 9am.
Friday PTA Hot Lunches
PTA hot lunch this Friday is 1 sausage in bread with onions for $2 and Milo .50c. Orders with name, room number and money need to be into the office by the start of school each Friday. Please bring a cup for Milo.
Community News
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Catering for all occasions: contact Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.
Hill City Athletic Club: Junior club (age 5-14) registration Tuesday 24 September 5.30-7pm and Saturday 28 September 10-midday. Club nights start Tuesday 1 October 6-7.15pm, if enough interest. Otago Children’s Athletics Have-A-Go Day at the Caledonian Saturday 12 October 9-midday. New and returning athletes welcome. Coaching for all abilities.
NEV Junior Cricket Club Cricket: for children aged 5 to 12. Registration Wednesday 18 September 5.45pm-7pm at the Gardens Cricket Ground, Bank Street. http://juniorcricket.wix.com/nev-jcc
The Frogs Who Wanted A King: and other songs from La Fontaine is being performed on Thursday 19 September at 7pm and Saturday 21 September at 2pm in the St Martins Anglican Church, 194 North Road. Adults $5, children accompanied free.
Fish & Game Otago Council is running two free fishing days at the Southern Reservoir (located off Reservoir Road) on the 22nd and 29th September. Both start at 10am and finish at 12 noon.
Registrations for the event are essential. To register just go online to the Fish & Game web site www.fishandgame.org.nz click on the Otago Region look for kids fishing events and follow the
instructions or come into the Fish & Game office on the corner of Hanover & Harrow St.
Saturday Morning Music Classes: are presenting their annual Demonstration Concert in the Dunedin Town Hall on Sunday, 22nd September, 3pm. There will be items from a wide variety of musical groups and from a wide range of ages, concluding with an item performed by everyone combined. Adults $10, children $5.
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