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NEWSLETTER 7 April 2014 Principal: Jennifer Horgan M.Ed, B.A, Dip Tchng, DipEdLead
Web: www.easttaieri.school.nz
Phone: 489 6737
Dear Parents/Caregivers
SCHOOL WORKING BEE Our grateful thanks to Andrew Hollands, Jason Cockerill, Aaron Ritchie, Bruce Quirey, Darryl and Reuben Hannah, Malcolm Watson, Chris Harris, Michael, Kathryn and Alex Brenssell, Michael Horgan, Stefan Thorburn, Don Couch and Greg Jolly who helped at yesterday’s working bee organised by Jason Esplin and Clayton Hessell. It was a busy morning with all of these skilled helpers pruning, building, fixing, spreading bark chips and having a general tidy-up of the school grounds. Special thanks to Andrew Hollands for donating his digger for
the morning. (Apologies if I have missed anyone!)
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TIROHANGA OUTDOOR EDUCATION DAY Thank you to Peter Thorn for organising another highly successful Outdoor Education Day at Tirohanga for us. It was great to see children really challenging themselves, also very rewarding to see such fabulous team work, with our Year Six Leaders displaying excellent leadership
skills. Many thanks to all parent helpers who contributed to the success of the day.
FOLLOW UP TO PARENT SURVEY In response to parent feedback from our recent survey we intend to communicate more by emailing. Could all parents please notify their child’s class teacher of their email address, by emailing teachers at their school email address- see list below. Teachers will then be able to create class lists to enable them to email out class information. Annette MacRae, our administration manager will also be able to use these lists to email out the newsletter. Room1 Miss Clague [email protected] Room 2 Miss Agnew [email protected] Room 3 Mr Thorn [email protected] Room 4 Miss Lewis [email protected]
Room 5 Miss Holgate [email protected] Room 6 Mr Powell [email protected] Room 7 Mrs Parker [email protected] Room 8 Mrs Duff [email protected] Room 9 Mrs Read [email protected] Room 10 Mrs Boyens [email protected] Room 11 Miss King [email protected] Room 12 Mr Morgan [email protected] TIMETABLE FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL 9.30am Juniors’ Musical 11.20am-12.20pm Grandparents looking around classes 12.20pm BBQ 1.30pm ANZAC Service 2.00pm Opening of Learning Hub
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS These have been distributed today for the eldest child of each family. If you would like to purchase your copy please return your payment by cash or cheque and return to school in the white envelope. If you would prefer the digital version please return your book and pay through the online payment link www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/260lu57 We would like you to sell as many as possible. The child who sells the most will win a family pass to Wals Mini Golf. There will be a class competition where the class that sells the most will receive a pizza lunch. ICAS The ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) tests close off this Wednesday 9 April. If you are interested in your child entering, could you please fill in the tests your child will be participating in and return this note, with payment, to me at school. Please note – Year 3 children now have an English and maths assessment. If you have any further questions you can contact me at school or e-mail me at: [email protected]. Natalie King. NAME: Year: Class: Computer skills Science Writing Spelling English Mathematics
20 May 4 June 16-20 June 17 June 29 July 12 August
$8.50 $8.50 $19.50 $10.50 $8.50 $8.50
GLADSTONE ROAD - ROAD PATROL This will be patrolled from 8.30am onwards – not before. Parents need to be aware that if children are crossing before 8.30am the kea crossing is not patrolled. MERINO TOPS These have arrived in stock.
VALUES
Caleb Graham and Riley Horne ~ for being excellent Road Patrollers
All choir pupils who performed at the Inner Wheel meeting on Saturday ~ for fantastic singing and behaviour
EAST TAIERI SCHOOL CHOIR To Mrs Tay, Mrs Parker, Charlie and Oscar Grey, Sophie Day and pupils in the choir. Thank you so much for giving up your time on Saturday to perform at the Inner Wheel meeting in Mosgiel. The audience loved your performances and were full of praise for your talents. I was so proud of you all. Thank you to the parents who gave up their time too to enable the children to give such a lot of pleasure to everyone present. Mrs King
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Hailie Parata, Jack Young and Jackson Bryant who entered in the Kids Clipboard Competition where they had to create their own version of a brand new Hubbards Kids cereal. They were selected as a runners up in the competition. They received Kids Cereal Mini Me’s to enjoy. Well done. OTAGO PRIMARY SCHOOL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Apologies to Caleb Graham for a misprint in last week’s newsletter regarding his placing in the Otago Primary School Swimming Champs. Caleb was placed 4th in the 50m Freestyle finals.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Speech Lessons Private tuition in Oral Communication is now being offered within the school day during Terms 2 & 3 for 16 weeks. Mrs Claire Paterson has been associated with the annual Speech Competitions at East Taieri School for many years and has Trinity College Teaching qualifications and experience. There is a charge of $160 for each child. The purpose is to improve confidence and oral skills including reading aloud, impromptu speech making, poetry, mime, improvisation along with many life skills including introducing themselves, introducing a speaker, phone skills and more. The children will work in small groups, preferably 3 or 4, towards their Speech Badge over these weeks. Priority will be given to Children in Year 5 & 6. Please fill in this form and return to the School Office, if you are interested. Name …………………… Year ……………… Class …………………. Parent’s Name ……………………. Phone Number …………………….
MIDDLE AND SENIOR STUDENT PARENTS/CAREGIVERS Next term we will be beginning our ‘Discovery Time’ sessions on Fridays between playtime and lunchtime (11.20 – 12.30) for the senior and middle school children. ‘Discovery Time’ has been a fantastic opportunity to develop the wonderful child leaders we have at East Taieri School and help students to develop the competencies to become lifelong learners and competent citizens. Discovery Time provides opportunities to help scaffold and extend students’ learning through a variety of different learning experiences, ranging from science and technology, to building and the arts. Many students have indicated they would like to run a session but we still require parents to come and support the children and also take small groups for activities. We really appreciate the parental support we had last year. Thank you so much to those parents who helped out. If you are available to come along, even once, and take a small group for an activity it would be hugely appreciated. Examples of activities you might like to take are cooking, art, craft, woodwork, sports skills, board game sessions, photography……….anything you like! There can be remuneration of costs of materials if necessary. Grandparents are also very welcome to come along as well. Please fill in the form below and return it to your child’s teacher. Any questions please contact Rae Parker or email her at [email protected] Regards The Middle & Senior School Team
Name: Contact phone number: E-mail address:
Date ( 11:20-12:30) I am available to come (Please tick)
Activity I will take and maximum number of children.
Friday 9 May
Friday 16 May
Friday 23 May
Friday 30 May
TERM ONE DATES
APRIL
Wednesday 16 April Grandparents’ Morning/ ANZAC Service/ Opening of Learning Hub
THURSDAY 17 Term One ends
TERM DATES Term 2 – 5 May – 4 July Term 3 – 21 July – 26 September Term 4 – 13 October – 17 December
Friday 6 June
Friday 13 June
Friday 20 June
Friday 27 June
Friday 4 July
HOCKEY REGISTRATIONS
East Taieri is involved in two winter competitions suitable for different age groups from Y1
to Y6.
Saturday Hockey is held at Brooklands Park in Mosgiel from 9.00 am to 10.30 am
and is suitable for beginners from Y1 and Y2 (development training) through to Y3-Y6
(competition).
Wednesday hockey is held at McMillan Turf in Dunedin from 4.00 p.m. and is an Interschool
competition open to pupils from Y4 - Y6.
To register your interest for either of these competitions, please email Sonia Thom at
[email protected] or phone Sonia on 027 489 4993 or 489 4993 for further
information.
EAST TAIERI SCHOOL BBQ –
WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL The Home & School Committee will be running a BBQ to coincide
with Grandparents’ Day, Anzac service and the Hub opening.
Prices:
Sausage & bread $2.00
Hamburger $4.00
Soft drink $1.50
LOL drink $2.00
It would be helpful if children could have the right amount of money
Thank You for your support, from the Home and School committee.
SPORTS NOTICES
FLIPPA BALL A loss to St Brigids – 2-4. Player of the Day – Jamin Miller for great goal shooting
TAIERI UNDER 7 GOLD – RIPPA RUGBY TEAM Won 17-8 against Southern. Player of the Day – Ollie Esplin (7 tries) Henry Stephen – 1 try Harvey O’Neill – 1 try Ollie, Henry and Harvey have been selected to play in front of the Royals at the Royal Rippa Rugby Tournament this Sunday at the Stadium. We will be looking forward to hearing all about it!
Babysitter available on a casual basis Responsible and mature 14 year old
Great with children!
Ex-East Taieri School pupil
Phone- 03 4894009 OR 0220380127
Abby Morrison
FOR SALE
Size 8 East Taieri Tracksuit (Jacket & Pants)
Good condition.
Phone: Aimee 0212561841
