PARENTS NEWSLETTER TERM 3, WEEK 10 20 September 2012

“You are worthy , O Lord, To receive glory and honour and power;

For you created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.”

Revelation 4—11, NKJ

Maranatha Christian School 180 Hill Road, Belmont, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

T 565 0749 F 565 0747 E maranatha@maranatha.school.nz W maranatha.school.nz

Debbie Middleton - Principal

Dear Maranatha Christian School Community, I write this on the day after the big night — the production. Wow; what a night! Going by all the responses received, it sounds as if we all agree that the show was absolutely brilliant! The success of ‘King of the Universe, Coming King’ was due to the contributions of many people in the school and wider community. First and foremost, we give thanks to God for the gift of creativity and team work. I would also like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Mrs Thom. As Sandy (BOT chair) said last night, Nellie was the glue that held it all together. Thank you, Nellie, for your direction, vision, organisation and vast expertise and experience. It is with regret that we have received the resignation of Tracy Nel as from the end of this term. We will be really sad to see her go. We wish her all the best as she takes up her new position at Taita College. Tania Gordon will return to teach room 3. We also farewell Nicky Kelso (teacher trainee in room 2), and wish her well in her career.

This will be the last school newsletter for term 3. I wish you all a productive last few days of term, and a blessed time with your precious children over the 2 week break. God bless you. Debbie Middleton National standards achievement—2011 The NZ Herald intends to publish these results on 30th September. This will be the same day as the information will be released on the Ministry of Education “Education Counts” website. The information will be published as an addition to the ‘Find a School’ web pages. Under each school page there will be a Tab entitled ‘National Standards’ which will have an exact copy of the achievement data as supplied by the school. http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/

King of the Universe, Coming King:

We are absolutely delighted about the performance. What a blessing it is to be part of a school where God can be glorified as King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

Mark your calendar: Friday, 21 September Loud Shirt Day Fundraiser (gold coin donation) Tuesday 25 September Welcome Assembly Wednesday 26 September Shake – Out 9.26 on 26.9 (Nationwide earthquake drill) Friday 28 September School closes at 3pm—end of term Monday 15 October Term 4 commences Remember to wear a shirt with a Hawaiian print tomorrow and hand a gold coin to your teacher. The proceeds will all go to the Southern cochlear implant Programme.

Term dates for 2013

Term From To

Term 1 Monday 28 January (staff start) Monday 4 February (students start)

Friday 19 April

Term 2 Monday 6 May Friday 12 July

Term 3 Monday 29 July Friday 27 September

Term 4 Monday 14 October Friday 20 December

From Room 2:

My seven weeks as a student teacher at Maranatha Christian School have flown by and I can't quite believe this is my last week! I have thoroughly enjoyed my time teaching in Room 2 and have been made to feel very welcome by the Room 2 students, as well as the wider Maranatha Christian School students, families and teachers community. They are all very polite, helpful and respectful, a true indication of the important values of the Christian faith carried out in the classroom environment.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks at allowing me to learn and grow my teaching skills alongside your wonderful teaching team and students. Also a special thank you to Liz for allowing me to share her classroom, she has been an amazing associate teacher and has assisted me greatly on my teaching journey. Nicky Kelso

National Standards 2012—End of cycle reports, term 3: There are some students from the junior syndicate who will receive reports at the end of this term. These are only for students who: (1) have just reached the end of a period for National Standards reporting i.e. they have attended school for 40 weeks or 80 weeks or 120 weeks. (2) are mid way through the cycle i.e. they have attended school for 20 weeks, 60 weeks or 100 weeks.

Touch Rugby:

Your child will be asked if they would like to play Touch Rugby for the School. We are offering Thursday or Friday afternoons this season, anywhere between 3.45 and 5.45 (usually juniors are earlier). Total cost for this season (October 24th till end of year) $25 per child. Maximum $40 per family. No cost if you offer to coach at school during the week and manage them on the game nights (no need to ref). You will get an email with a link to an online form to fill in if your child shows interest. Thanks Craig McDonald

Lost Property: Levi Watkins lost his jersey and it is clearly labeled. 2nd hand boys’ school shoes (size 4) and sandals (size 3) up for grabs. A pair of eye glasses was picked up at the car park, if you know of anyone looking for it.

Please return reading books:

Over the holidays we will be doing a stock-take of all the reading books in the junior and middle school, in order to buy replacement books where there are gaps in sets. PLEASE look carefully through your house and return any reading books you have, so that we do not spend our budget replacing books instead of buying lovely new titles.

Congratulations to the following people whose team won their local, or Wellington competitions:

Congratulations to the following people who have been selected for Local, or Wellington Rep teams to play in Wellington or Inter-Provincial Tournaments:

Team Members Sport Competition

Jonathan McDonald Hockey Wellington, P3 Mixed

Ron Koshy Hockey Wellington, P3 Mixed

Dominik Hargraves Rugby Wellington, U10

David Narayan Football Lower Hutt, Grade 11

Kyle Maresca Football Lower Hutt, Grade 11

Baxter Lamble Football Lower Hutt, Grade 14B

Hugo Tengvall Football Lower Hutt, Grade 14B

Justyce Harper Netball Hutt Valley Intermediate Grade 1

Maranatha Aces Perez Harper Jennifer Kee Petra Froggatt Hannah January Chanique Janse van Rensburg Mia Kilmister Abigail Espejo

Netball Hutt Valley Primary Grade 6

Team Member Sport Team

Jonathan McDonald Hockey Hutt Valley U11

Ron Koshy Hockey Hutt Valley U11

Dominik Hargraves Rugby Petone U10

Ricky Manu Laiatea Rugby Hutt Valley U13

Miguel Veilofia Rugby Hutt Valley U12

Justyce Harper Netball Hutt Valley Year 8

Sophie Johnson Netball Upper Hutt development squad

Anyone who buys a bottle of Meadow Fresh Milk between now and 26th October and sends in their original receipt can win $10,000 dollars cash for our school, PLUS $500 for themselves. How awesome is that! What to do: Send in your original receipt, with your name, phone number and Maranatha Christian School on the back to: FreePost Meadow Fresh PO Box 90450 Victoria St West, Auckland 1142. Thank you to everyone who has collected stickers! Kiddies Art Calendars: Thank you to the PTA who has displayed the students’ art work at Tuesday night’s production at Hope Centre. We hope you all got to see your child/ren’s art work. Please submit your orders by Wednesday 3pm, 26 September 2012.

Violin lessons available Both professional and intern violin lessons are now available. There are also hire-age options available. If you're interested in enrolling, please email us to enrol admin@goodtimemusicacademy.co.nz Check out Prashan (intern tutor) on one of his excellent megamix videos here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CxvqsTfAF0

Safety concern for bus students: Please strongly warn your children against the temptation of running across the street in front of the bus. If for any unforeseen reason the bus stops at a different (from the regular) stop for your child/ren, please tell your child/ren to stay right where they are until they are collected. From time-to-time we do get other bus drivers who alter the drop-off spots slightly.

Wild, wacky and wonderful fun with Hutt City libraries. Explore, discover, and celebrate the wild, wacky and wonderful these holidays with our exciting sessions for ages 5 -12 years. For more details and what’s on at our branches see our website www.library.huttcity.govt.nz or phone 5706633.

Netball Hutt Valley October Holiday Programme for Years 3 – 8 The Netball Multi-Sport October Holiday Programme which will be held in Week 1 of the holidays from Monday 1st to Friday 5th October at the Walter Nash Stadium. The programme for Year 3 – 8 boys and girls will run from 9.00am – 12.00pm each day consisting of 1 hour 15 mins of netball games and fun activities followed by 1 hour 15 mins of alternative sports including Ultimate Frisbee, Futsal, Turbo Touch, Floorball, and Basketball. Costs $100 for the week or $30 per day. Online registrations are now open and close Wednesday 26th September – get in fast as places could fill quickly! To register, visit www.netballwellingtonregion.org.nz and select “October Holiday Programmes” from the links shown at the top centre of the page. Junior Summer Netball League for Years 5 - 8 Hutt Valley Netball shall again run their popular six-week Junior Summer Netball League for Years 5-8 starting Monday 29th October and ending Monday 3rd December. Cost is $45 per team and there are three grades available to enter – Mixed Year 5 & 6, Mixed Year 7 & 8, and Intermediate Competitive. Games are played at either 4.00pm or 5.00pm each week. All teams must supply their own umpire to umpire their games. If games are cancelled on a Monday due to bad weather they will be replayed on the Friday afternoon. Teams can have younger players than the grade stipulates however players cannot play in lower graded teams i.e. Year 7 player playing in a mixed Year 5/6 team. To access a registration form visit www.netballhuttvalley.co.nz under the “Twilight Summer Netball” tab. Entries close Friday 19th October. Term 4 Fun/Future/Mini Ferns Netball Development Programme for Years 3 - 8 Hutt Valley Netball shall offer a four-week development programme in November held outdoors at the Taita Netball Courts, 31 Taine Street. Fun Ferns for Year 3 & 4 will take place on Mondays from 4.00pm – 5.00pm, Future Ferns for Year 5 & 6 on Tuesdays from 4.00pm – 5.00pm and Mini Ferns for Year 7 & 8 on Wednesdays from 4.00pm – 5.00pm. Sessions start the week of Monday 5th November. The Parenting Place- Toolbox Parenting course MIDDLE YEARS (6 -12 Year olds) 6 Sessions over 6 weeks. Time: 7:30pm-(:30pm Date: Tuesday 2nd October 2012, Term 4 Venue: The Anchorage. 132 High Street Contact: Julz Talia-Wong Kee 04 563 7478 or 021 082 22887 or email wellingtontbx@theparentingplace.com Cost $67.50 for single ticket, $90 for a couple. *subsidies available please contact Julz. You can also book line www.theparentingplace.com