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Newsletter No. 13 Term 2 Week 12 1st July 2020
Deputy Principal’s Corner – te iwi tahi tatou – we are one family…
Dear Parents and Guardians Year 6 students have had a week of learning in their new environment in Totara Ridge - the upper storey of the new building. Totara Ridge is so named to represent the natural ridge line between Colonial Knob and Mt Kaukau which is visible from Churton Park and
definitely from the top storey of our new building. Totara Ridge was named by the early settlers so it is appropriate for us to use this name within our environment. Students have been reflecting on the history of the site. Here are their comments from the House Captains about their new environment:
Campbell: In the past Totara Ridge had native bush, kiwi and other native animals with no pests. It is quite different now. Thomas: We have a variety of teachers/students to help us learn. Belle: I like being in Totara Ridge because you can easily socialize with students from all three classes. Sophie L: Totara Ridge used to be a lot less polluted with wonderful wildlife. We don’t want any pests here anymore. Vanessa: With their open spaces the new buildings help us to move around easily and are great to learn in. Enesh: We have quiet zones where we can go for different activities. That really helps our learning. Yenul: I am enjoying working with all the teachers as they are all getting to know and understand each one of us. Sophie Y: With so many students together we have lots of new students who we can learn from. Ash: The new building absorbs the sound and it makes it easier to listen and hear other people’s comments Niyumi: Being together is a real good feeling.
The House Captains of Churton Park School 2020
Whakatauki: Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi - with red and black the work will be complete
Last day of Term 2 Thursday 2nd July – 3pm Teacher Only Day Friday 3rd July – school closed to all students Term 3 begins Monday 20th July – 9am
School Entrance Over the two week term break the Admin Block will be demolished. The Churton Drive entrance will be blocked off to allow the demolition crew the space to do this. If you do want to enter the school grounds during this time, please use the Dormar Place or Cranwell St entrances.
To the wonderful families who have donated microwave ovens to our new classrooms. Your generosity is much appreciated.
Olivia At the start of the year, one of our Year 6 students was diagnosed with cancer. Many of you helped support her by contributing to the Give-a-Little page. I am very happy to tell you that Olivia has come through her treatment successfully and is now able to attend school again. We are so pleased to have Olivia back with us. LOST PROPERTY The large plastic bin in the hall foyer is overflowing with clothing from Term 1 and Term 2. Please come and check if any of it belongs to your child. There are puffer jackets, sweatshirts etc which would be very handy with this changing weather. Any clothing left at the end of the term will be donated to a local charity.
Nott House Room 15’s writing recently published in the newsletter has highlighted the school's connection to this historical property. The special heritage building is owned by a school family and is on a little farm alongside the rail line halfway between Wellington and Porirua. Nott House has significant historical value to our area as one of the first constructed houses in the Wellington area and the sixth oldest surviving building in the country! Unfortunately, at times the house suffers from vandalism. The repairs, as well as important conservation for the heritage building, costs the family in time and money.
If anyone is interested in supporting the conservation efforts, you can purchase their firewood, kindling and sawdust or, donate your time and assistance to the House and Garden. Please contact Donna Sherlock 021-162-9704 or email [email protected] for further information.
Upcoming Events for Term 3
(This is not an exclusive list but an attempt to give you some pre-warning to assist your planning)
20th July Term 3 begins – 9am
27th July Home & School Association meeting, 7pm staffroom
31st July Northern Zone Cross Country (pp1 3/8 & pp2 7/8)
4th August Year 6 day visit to Raroa Intermediate
5th August Author visit – Paul Beavis
12th & 13th August Parent Conferences
17th August Home & School Association meeting, 7pm staffroom
18th & 19th August Year 6 Cooking Classes
31st Aug – 3rd Sept First Aid classes for whole school
8th September Amesbury Junior Cross Country
14th September Supermarket/Budgeting unit for Year 6’s
14th September Home & School Association meeting, 7pm staffroom
25th September Term 3 ends - 3pm
Whakatauki: Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi - with red and black the work will be complete
Check out our media group and keep up with all the latest news! https://sites.google.com/churtonpark.school.nz/cps-media-group/
Chess classes with a former NZ Chess Champion. Starting in Term 3 afterschool on Tuesdays at Churton Park School from 3:15- 4:15pm. The cost is $90 per school term. Please contact Scott Wastney [email protected] or 021 1557403 for enrolments or further information.
WYNRS Football Holiday programme. Wynton Rufer is a New Zealand retired footballer and was named the Oceania Footballer of the Century! He and his team have organised a holiday programme for our students at CPS, in the school holidays. This holiday programme is open to anyone. Families can ask questions or register directly with Robbie [email protected] Schedule: 1st week: from 1pm - 5pm (Monday - Friday) 2nd week: from 8.30am-12.30pm (Monday - Friday) Cost: 1 day $50, 2 days $100, 3 or 4 days $130, 5 days $150
KELLY CLUB CHURTON PARK JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Kelly Club Churton Park Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 12 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging
environment. This programme are packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. We have some exciting days planned: Rainbow Day, Cartoon Day, Crazy Day plus some exciting trip days to Space Place, Wellington Museum, Island Bay Marine Reserve and We are going to the see the movie Trolls 2! To enrol www.kellyclub.co.nz, email [email protected] or ph. 022 010 9972 Click on the following link to see the activity planner - Churton Park
FOOTBALL MORNING HOLIDAY PROGRAMME (Yrs. 1–6) Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Wilton (all weather indoor surface). Week 1 - Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, Week 2 – Tues, Weds, Thurs 9.30am-
12.30pm NETBALL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – NORTHLAND MEMORIAL HALL (NEW VENUE!) Come along and grow your child’s confidence at the Kelly Sports Netball Holiday Programme. Years 1-4 - Learn the basic fundamentals of netball in a fun and engaging environment. Learn the key skills and understanding of the game, ball handling, co-ordination, speed and accuracy. Years 5-8 - For those already playing 7-a-side netball and those wanting to get a head start and advance their technical and tactical knowledge of the game. Week 2 - Tues, Weds, Thurs 9am-12pm. KELLY SPORTS TERM 3 Play Like a Sports Hero! (Years 1-4) – Wednesday’s 3.05pm-4.05pm - Come and try 2 weeks of: Netball, Hockey, Rippa Rugby and Football. For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email [email protected] or call 04 972 7201.
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Whakatauki: Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi - with red and black the work will be complete
