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North Loburn School
Weekly News
Vision: To nurture well-rounded citizens of the future with a lifelong passion for learning.
Thanks to all the students for a great first week.
Welcome to Week 2 / Term 1 - Monday 10th February 2020
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
Kia Ora whānau,
Wow! We are into Week 2 already. The first week was certainly a little strange with the break for Waitangi Day. I hope you all managed to get a chance to put your feet up on Wednesday.
I know our tamariki were all a little disappointed that we were not able to hold the Top Town competition on Wednesday like we planned. The weather certainly did not play ball on that day. The good news is that we have it booked in for a day in March as we know it was going to be a lot of fun. You will see the date in the calendar.
The start of the term is always a little hectic so a very big thank you from us all for helping to get the children organised and ready to start the term. A very special thank you for making sure that all of our tamariki were protected from the sun with their sun hats from day one. We certainly have had a warm start to the year.
Our Year 7 and 8 students begin their technology programme this week at Rangiora Borough. I am sure that they will enjoy the challenges that are on offer. This year we are being offered a 5th class which is a digital technologies class. All the best to our senior class.
Ngā mihi nui, Darryn Ward
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Great to have the chance to cool off in the school
pool.
In this Week’s Newsletter Page
● Top Team update● Y4-8 swimming● Y4-6 camp● Scholastic Book club● Meet the teacher● Student profiles● Signing in / out at office● New blinds in hall● Teacher Only Days● School Band● Kids for Kids● Music lessons● Working Bee● Kupu o te wiki● Useful health info● Lost dog necklace● A picture paints 1000 words● Omihi School Farm race● Pita pit● Calendar● Classifieds● supporters
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The winners for the PRIDE cups for last week were: Kowhai - Jessica ArmstrongRimu - Eli CannManuka - Poppy DowdallKahikatea - Teddy BirchlerKauri - Cooper StewartTotara - Lucy Rose
PRIDE CUP WINNERS Giga’s Quote of the Week!
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Golden gumboot
winner is…Not awarded
GoldenGumboot
Top TeamThanks to all those who offered to help at this event last Wednesday. Unfortunately, as you know it was postponed.The new date is now 11th March. Please could the parents who offered to help last week let Anne know if you would be available for the 11th. Some of you have already, thank you.
Y4-8 Swimming SportsWhen: Tuesday 18th FebruaryWhere: Dudley PoolPlease respond to the Google form by this Wednesday, 12th February. It includes permission to attend and the transport options. If you have mislaid this form please contact Anne. [email protected] A final notice will be sent out after all the responses have been collated.
Year 4-6 CampWhere: WoodendWhen: 23-25 MarchA Google form was sent out during the weekend regarding this camp. Please respond by Wednesday 26 February. The form asks for permission to attend, medical details and transport options.
A camp meeting tonight, Monday 10th, will provide more detail. It would be helpful if you are able to attend especially if it is your child's first camp. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
ScholasticThe Scholastic Book Club forms are due back to school by Friday 21st February. Thank you for your support.
Meet the Teacher - Tonight!!Our Meet the Teacher evening will be tonight.Teachers will use this time to introduce themselves, their programme, expectations, outline opportunities and to answer any questions you may have. You can choose which classroom you go to and each session will be presented twice except for Kowhai. The Kowhai session will be presented only once at 6pm.
The timetable for the evening is:6-6.30pm All teachers will present 6.30-7.00pm Every teacher will present again except for Kowhai,
Mrs Birchler7.00-7.30 pm Kauri and Kahikatea camp meeting.
Student Profile SheetsWe would like to ask parents to please check their child's details carefully and their student profile sheets that have been sent home and to update, add or amend as necessary so we can ensure our records are up to date. Once they are checked please return to the School Office at their earliest convenience, even if they are all correct.
Having the correct contact details for each family and accurate information about emergency contacts is extremely important. We do appreciate you taking the time to check the sheets for us. Thank you
Signing in / Signing outFrom time to time students need to head away from school during the day, or they arrive later than normal. We have a book in the office where we ask all parents to sign their children out if they are leaving during the day, or if they have arrived late or returned from an appointment. This ensures that if we have an emergency that we are able to account for all of our students.
New Blinds in the HallWe have had new pull down blinds installed in the hall last week. Thanks to the work of Jenny McClintock, we were able to secure a grant to pay for these. They have been installed so that we now have a dedicated space where if we need to go into lock down we could do so, and still have access to toilets.
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Teacher Only Days - Confirmed DatesLast week I outlined how we have been given 8 Teacher Only Days to hold over the next 3 years without having to make them up. As I mentioned last week, schools can use these at their discretion. The staff will be using these days to complete the term reports and assessment requirements.
I can now confirm that the following dates have been set for our teacher only days for this year:Term 1 Friday 13th March (Nth Loburn School Teacher Only Day)Term 3 Friday 14th August (Nth Loburn School Teacher Only Day)Term 4 Monday 2nd November (CoL day)
School BandLast week Elizabeth Flemming met with some of our budding musicians to discuss what the school band might look like in 2020. We had a good number fronting up which was pleasing.
What we do know about our band is that Elizabeth is expert at taking them from their early stages and making them sound very professional. We are looking forward to seeing who is involved and hearing them throughout the year.
Kids for KidsKeeping up with the music theme, I am delighted to be able to share that we have registered for the Kids for Kids Concert again this year. We do not have the exact dates yet. Once I do I will certainly share them with the community. The Kids for Kids Choir is a lot of fun so we are all looking forward to getting stuck in. We have not yet made a decision about the age groups involved however it is likely to be Year 3 to 8.
Music LessonsMaree Thom gives music lessons to pupils at North Loburn School. She can do Piano / Keyboard, guitar and Ukulele. These lessons will be held on a Thursday in the hall at 12:40pm. If you would like more information please contact Maree on 0212609899.
Working Bee - Sunday 23rdIf you have been in the school grounds over the holidays you would have seen that the weeds have been having a great time and have looked to take over in a number of areas around the school.
We have set a date for our first Working Bee of the year. This will be Sunday 23rd February. For those families that are new to our school, we welcome everyone to these events. We will have a sausage sizzle for lunch as well as refreshments. For our students, they can earn a Summit Challenge if they attend and help out. We will send out more information about this event soon.
Some of the jobs that we know we will be looking at are:● General weeding● GTT vege gardens● Spreading mulch (where required)● Erecting a pergola on the bike track (we will need some post hole diggers and some
keen people for this one)● Washing of walls (where needed)● Sweeping of paths● Other jobs
Kupu o te wiki (same as last week)Each week we look to have a phrase or word for our students to be learning. This is just a small way that we can help develop our knowledge and use of Te Reo. Mrs Webb sets out a schedule for us to follow and each week we will include this in the newsletter.
The first one for this year is shown in the image.
Useful Health WebsiteDuring our recent Teacher Only Day we were reminded of the usefulness of the Ministry of Health website. It has excellent health advice and information for families around illness, financial support and services available. The Healthline 0800 611 116 is a good number to keep handy, run by specialists who can assess and give advice over the phone.
LOST - Dog whistle necklaceA miniature dog whistle necklace, somewhere between the mobility park area and the school swimming pool, may have even ended up in the pool. If found please see or email Mrs Hassall: [email protected]. Thank you very much.
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A picture tells a thousand words ...In a new feature we will be including some images taken from throughout each week to
share with our community of our children in action.
Smart Words time for Harry in Totara
Ben and Thomas enjoying the bean Chairs.
Construction time during Discovery
Lenie helping Jan with some painting
Reading time in the bath...fun!!
Mrs Webb checking her her amazing writers.
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Pita Pit OrdersJust a reminder that we have the Pita Pit orders running in our school each Thursday. Orders need to be in online by 9am on Thursdays. To sign up you simply need to go to https://www.lunchonline.co.nz/You can follow the instructions to set up an account. These lunches are delivered to our school before 11:30 on a Thursday. See below.
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Year 7 and 8 Tech pm
11/2
Band 1-2:30pm
12/1 13/2
GTT - KauriEnviro leaders 1-2pm
14/2
17/2
Year 7 and 8 Tech pm
18/2
Sports CoachesYear 4-8 Swimming 12:30 - 2:30pm
19/2
Band?
20/2
GTT - Kahikatea
21/2
Scholastic Orders due
24/2
PAT testing starts
Year 7 and 8 Tech
25/2
PAT testing
Band 1-2:30pm
26/2
PAT testing
Tri Schools Swimming
27/2
PAT TestingGTT - RimuEnviro leaders 1-2pmREACH Surfing
28/2
PAT Testing
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Flower Show
Year 7 and 8 Tech
3/3
PAT Testing
Sports CoachesBand 1-2:30pm
4/3
REACH (PP)
5/3
GTT - Manuka
Rakahuri Swimming
6/3
Waste Audit
8/3Rakahuri Rage
9/3
Year 7 and 8 Tech
10/3
Band 1-2:30pm
11/3
Top Town Competition
12/3
GTT - KauriEnviro leaders 1-2pm
13/3
TEACHER ONLY DAY
16/3
Year 7 and 8 Tech
17/3
Sports coachesBand 1-2:30pm
18/3
ART GALLERY TRIP (Seniors)
19/3
NC Swimming
20/3
ART GALLERY TRIP (Juniors)
23/3
Year 7 and 8 Tech
Camp Year 4-6 Woodend
24/3
Band 1-2:30pm
Camp Year 4-6 Woodend
25/3
Camp Year 4-6 Woodend
26/3
GTT - RimuEnviro Leaders 1-2pm
27/3
28/3Agri kids Comp
North Loburn School - Calendar February / March
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ClassifiedsStanding Hay Wanted - Phone Duncan Mackintosh 021 307 726
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.
Babysitter availableMy name is Loulou Regos and I am wanting to do some more babysitting around Loburn and Rangiora. I am 17 years old and I am currently in year 12 at Rangiora High School. I am experienced in babysitting and the youngest child I have looked after is 4 years old. I believe I am a responsible and reliable teenager who can make the time enjoyable for a child of any age in my care. I have two younger sisters, who are now 14 and 12 years old, who I have looked after ever since legally able to. I have a car and my restricted licence and am very creative and open person. I live in Loburn and I am kind and caring and very keen to meet new people:)
If I could be of service to you, please call or text me on 021 298 5563 or email me [email protected] I would really love to hear from you. References are available .Thank you in advanceLoulou
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 2084761
Sean Lester is another local Justice of the Peace who is available. Mobile: 0212255843 home: 3128435.
Log Splitter for Hire - $75 per day. Phone Garrick 03 745 9159, 021 635 422 or Jake 3128680 or 027 4392499
Uniforms / Furniture for saleRangiora High School boy’s:PE shorts and T-shirt M size year 9-11Polo shirts 3 x size large and 3 x size X-large year 9-11Shorts size 84 and 88 adjustable waist year 9-11Winter jacket, new style, only worn a few times size L (any year)
Rangiora New Life uniform girls’ year 9-12, sizes 10-12Assorted blouses, shirt, cardigan, and quilt (long), PE gear, black winter jacket school approved Katmandu size 12.
Tasteful bedroom furniture for sale, two sets which includes one bedside cabinet and two tallboys and bookcase all matching, other furniture for sale too, that includes bedroom, office and dining table.
Reasonable offers accepted, good second hand condition, try on before you buy, phone Teressa Bassett 03 3128757
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