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North Loburn School Weekly NewsVision: To nurture well-rounded
citizens of the future with a lifelong passion for learning.
Good luck to all our actors and actresses
this week.
Welcome to Week 9 / Term 2 - Monday 24th June 2019
School ContactsPhone 03 3128852Fax 03 3128870email
[email protected] www.northloburn.school.nzPrincipal
- Darryn [email protected] Chairperson - Paul
SimpsonHome & School Chairperson - Mindy
Rothschild-StewartRadio 88.2 FM
It’s SHOWTIME!Kia Ora whānau,
At the start of this term I think it would be fair to say that
most of us were a bit unsure if we would be able to get this year’s
production ready on time given the nature of the term ahead. Roll
on 9 weeks and here we are - 1 day away from our first official
performance which will be the Tuesday matinee. We start this week
with a full dress rehearsal which is always a good time to make
sure everything is as it should be.
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge not only the work
of our tamariki in being ready to perform, but also their
willingness to try some new things for this year. Without giving
too much away, I can assure you that you will see some great
performances with some of our students definitely stepping out of
their comfort zone. I have no doubt that you will enjoy what you
see on stage.
To the staff and support staff - well done. The hard work has
paid off and what we have put together is a fun and entertaining
show that I know our whānau will enjoy.
Come Wednesday night you will all be able to breath a little
easier. So as they say in show business - lights, camera,
action!
Ngā mihi nuiDarryn Ward 1
John and Campbell deep in thought during chess club this
week.
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The winners for the PRIDE cups for the last week were:
Kowhai - Eli CannRimu - Ryan TownsendManuka - Lara
StubbsKahikatea - Emma WalshKauri - Penny Carter-ScofieldTotara -
Eva Murphy
PRIDE CUP WINNERS Giga’s Quote of the Week!
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Golden gumboot
winner is…Rimu
GoldenGumboot
Kapa Haka TicketsTo those who ordered them through the school,
thank you for your prompt order and payment. Tickets will be handed
out to the relevant people in Week 5 of Term 3. To those who
decided not to order these through the school please keep your eye
out on Ticketek, the rest of the tickets will ‘go live’ sometime in
July.
School Production - some important info for this
week!TicketingThe office staff will be going through the ‘waitlist’
this week and will contact you to let you know about any tickets
that are available. Please remember that tickets must be paid for
before Tuesday’s performance. Tickets need to be handed in at the
door upon arrival. You may also have read in last week’s newsletter
that we do ask that no preschoolers come to the evening show. They
are most welcome at the matinee.
Arrival TimesUnless they have been specifically instructed to do
so by their teacher, we ask that all children arrive at school by
5:30pm. We would appreciate it if they are not left at school early
as we will still be getting final details sorted. Our school band
members will need to be at school by 5pm for their tune up and
rehearsal. If you are unsure of what time your child needs to be
dropped off please check with their teacher.
ToiletingWe will have the toilet block outside Kahikatea and
Kauri open each night for the audience to use.
Collecting your child at the endAt the end of the show we will
remove the children from the hall before the audience and they will
return to their classrooms. We ask that they are collected from
their own room. The show runs for approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
so we would ask for a 7:45pm pick up at the latest.
Late Start Wednesday and ThursdayWe are offering the option of a
late start to our students on Wednesday and Thursday (arriving at
morning tea). The exception is our Year 7 / 8 students who must be
at school on Thursday in time to catch the technology bus. If you
are intending to keep your child home on Wednesday and Thursday,
please ensure that either the office or their teacher has been
informed. If they catch the bus, please contact Carol (the driver).
Please note that the school bus will be running on a normal
schedule.
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Board of Trustees ChangeoverOn Thursday we held our first
meeting of the new board and final meeting for the outgoing board
members. It was a chance for Rachel, Tina and Duncan to hear from
the outgoing members a little bit more about the roles they have
played and what being a BOT member is all about.
For Anne Murphy, Mark Stephens and Sabrina Ilett it was their
last meeting before standing down from their roles. Anne has been
our community liaison and Home & School Liaison on the board.
This has been an important role as has provided a communication
link between these groups and the community. Mark has held the
Property portfolio and has overseen some major projects in his
time. Sabrina has been our BOT chairperson for the past 3 years, an
important role and one that she has carried out expertly. She was
also on the board for a number of years before that.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Anne, Mark and
Sabrina on behalf of myself and the staff for the service they have
given to our school, for the support they have shown to our staff,
for the time they have given up to attend to projects and attend
meetings, and for always having the best interests of all of
students in mind during their time on the board. We are all very
grateful for the passion and drive you have shown.
Finally, to the new board and existing members who have remained
on (Paul, Andrew and Anne Hughes), we are looking forward to more
successful years under your guidance and thank you all for putting
your names forward.
Wheelie WednesdayWe are still seeing a number of our students
bringing their bikes and scooters to school on a Wednesday to use
on the court or the track. I have had a number of the children
asking if they can ride their bikes on the court after school. So
that everyone knows the rules, we ask that no bikes are ridden on
the courts after school until the second bus has gone home. This
then means that there is less likelihood of injuries with fewer
people around. We do have some very keen and able cyclists who are
obviously wanting to hone their skills. Finally - I would like to
thank all of our riders for the way they have been following our
rules and using the track respectfully. It is certainly a wonderful
asset.
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Playhouse Theatre Performing at School (repeat)Next week we will
have the Playhouse Theatre group performing for our school. Their
show this year is the Tortoise and the Hare. A donation of $5.20
will be asked for through your child’s account. The timing of this
production is perfect given we will have finished ours. The
Playhouse group are very clever so it Will give our children a
chance to see what can be done.
Canterbury Schools Cross Country
Well done to our eight runners who competed in this event last
week: Finn Yardley, Harry Witt, Sophie Ward-Martin, Sophie Orchard,
Daisy Jones, Cooper Stewart, PJ Mackintosh and Lillie Wilson. All
competed very well in huge races. Many thanks to all the parents
who were able to support this event.
REACH Trip Term 3During the weekend all Year 7/8 pupils were
emailed about the REACH ski trip that will take place early in Term
3. It has been sent out now so that you can organise the relevant
gear in the holidays. This form is due back on the first Wednesday
of the term. If you did not receive this form please contact Anne
Hughes.
Winter Lunches This FridayIt was great to be able to have our
‘Winter lunches’ out on the field on Friday. The weather certainly
played ball and allowed us to enjoy a picnic style lunch. This week
we will be having Sushi.A reminder that our lunchtime will be
12:30pm eatingon Fridays, only during the period where hot lunches
are on offer. It is also advisable that students still bring a
lunchbox to keep any food that they don’t eat.
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Garden to Table - Helpers WantedAs many of you will be aware,
this year we are running our GTTprogramme weekly and through the 4
terms. It has been great to be able to offer the programme more
regularly and to include a new class. However, with more sessions
it has meant that weare asking more of our helpers for GTT and we
appreciate that this is not easy. Cherry and Maxine would love to
hear from anyone who would be willing to help out, or who has
grandparents / aunts and uncles / or friends who you think would be
willing to come along and lend a hand at a session. If you have any
contacts or would even like to put your name forward please get in
touch with Cherry Burgess or Anna Webb in Manuka. In the next week
or so Cherry will be putting out an email of dates for sessions in
each class. If you would also like to receive Term 3’s schedule of
dates please get in touch with Cherry.
Wanted Clean plastic milk bottles with lids please. For Garden
to Table programme use. Please drop off in the crate in the school
hall. Thanks, Maxine
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Dental Care during the School Holidays The Community Dental
Service will be providing dental care for children enrolled with
our service during the upcoming school holidays. The clinics will
offer treatment and relief of pain sessions by appointment only. To
make an appointment please contact our Call Centre which operates
between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday throughout the
year. The following Dental Clinics will be open during these school
holidays: · Northcote Clinic, 24 Tuckers Road, Casebrook·
Hillmorton Clinic, Hillmorton Hospital, Sylvan Street,· Ashburton
Clinic, 38 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton· Timaru Clinic, Level 1, 18
Woollcombe Street, TimaruThe clinics will offer appointments
between 8.45am and 3.00pm for school-age and preschool children
requiring treatment.If your child has dental pain as a result of an
accident please contact your dentist in the first instance. To book
an appointment at one of our clinics please: call 0800 846 983 Or
email [email protected]
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Term Dates and Teacher Only Days for the rest of 2019Below you
will see a list of the term dates for the remainder of this year.
You will also see the dates for our two Teacher Only Days that we
have scheduled for this year and any public holidays included.
Term 3 dates:Monday 22nd July to Friday 27th September
Term 4 dates:Monday 14th October to Wednesday 18th December
Public Holidays: Labour Day - Monday 28th OctoberCanterbury Show
Day - Friday 15th November
Teacher Only DaysNorth Loburn School ToD Friday 30th
AugustPuketeraki CoL ToD (includes our school) Monday 4th
November
Riding TuitionRiding tuition and horsemanship with Florence West
of Loburn. Experienced competitive rider in many disciplines.
Former New Zealand Horse Trials representative.
● Catering for all abilities and ages. ● Gain respect and
confidence with your horse, when on the ground and in the
saddle.● Catering for little people and those with very little
experience as well as the
competitive and recreational rider.● Large well fenced sand
arena, lots of obstacles for stock horse and cowboy
challenge.● Cross country fences,undulating ground
with natural water.● Show ring etiquette, technique and way
of going. Arena riding.● Gymnastic jumping exercises, games,
etc● Individual or group lessons. ● Holiday courses and activities
a specialty.
Bookings essential, limited numbers please Contact Florence West
03 310 3162
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Holiday Programme information for the CASPA programme
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
24/6
Full dress rehearsal
25/6
1pm Production Matinee
6pm Production Evening Show
26/6
6pm Production Evening Show
27/6
Year 7 and 8 Tech am
28/6
Winter Lunches
Kapa haka
Senior Reports go home
1/7 2/7
Playhouse Theatre performing at school
3/7
Sports coaches
4/7
Year 7 and 8 Tech am
GTT Kahikatea
5/7
Last day of Term 2
Winter Lunches
Kapa Haka1:30 - 2:30pm
School Holidays
22/7Term 3 begins
Y4-6 swimming 11:50am - 2pm
Y2-3 swimming12:50-3pm
23/7
Y7/8 swimming1:20 - 3pm
24/7
Reach Ski Trip form due in
25/7
Year 7 and 8 Tech am
GTT
26/7
Kapa Haka
29/7
Y2-6 swimming
30/7
Y7/8 swimming
Y8 RHS course selection evening
31/7
Sports coaches
1/8
Year 7 and 8 Tech am
GTT
2/8
Kapa Haka
North Loburn School - Calendar for June - July 2019
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ClassifiedsFor Sale: Turkeys - 1 bronze male and 1 bronze
female, mature breeding pair. Used to living free range around our
farm yard, tame. Looking for new farm home/not freezer. Peacock - 1
young male, tame. Also looking for new farm home/not freezer.Also
peacock and turkey feathers for sale. From more info phone Diane
027 3629829
Found:Jacket - Black soft-shell, zip front, size M (in carpark).
Can be claimed from the school office.
Local Baby Sitter AvailableEmily Ilett - Ex NLS, Rga High School
student, now available for local babysitting. Please call or text
me on 027 3927111. Thank you.
Mucking Out Do you need a hand or a break from mucking out your
horse’s paddock? Call Emma Yardley wanting part time work to
support my fur friends. A loyal, trustworthy and conscientious
worker with a love/passion for animals, especially horses.
Currently home-schooled and volunteer at Mini Ha Ha Horse Haven.
Transport available. Contact cell 021 2022929 or home 312 8245.
Local Sheep Shearer for local lifestyle blocks, fully portable
set-up, 15 years experience. Call or text Mark Herlihy for a free
quote. Ph 027 3950512
Portable Cattle Yards & Ramp for HireEasily towed trailer
converts into Ramp. Strong, light aluminium panels. Simple and easy
to erect; Ideal for lifestylers, Loading/unloading, TB testing etc.
Handles 25-30 head of cattle. Phone 310 3162
Local JP AvailableJennifer Yorke is a local Justice of the Peace
and is available for free if you require her services. Phone 310
3155 or 021 1738242
Justice of the Peace Sean Lester is a local JP who is available.
Mobile: 0212255843 home: 3128435.
Log Splitter for Hire - $75 per day. Phone Garrick 03 745 9159,
Mobile 021 635 422 or Jake 3128680 or 027 4392499
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support their businesses. If you wish to advertise your business
and
support your school phone the school office today.
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