Waitākiri School

Newsletter Term 3, Week 6 - Wednesday 27 August 2014

Kia ora families

New logo and uniform

This Friday we will be sending home and posting online our new school logo and uniform! This marks an important milestone in the evolution of the merged school as we create a logo that honours the past of the two schools and is a symbol for the future. The competition was fierce between the two logos proposed which indicates that both met the requirements of a logo that would represent the coming together of two schools, the notion of meandering waters (the meaning of Waitākiri), and a symbol that will stand the test of time going forward. The total vote for the two logos was 1175 with the preferred logo coming out on top by just 25 votes!

The feedback on the uniform was very helpful, allowing the committee to make some changes (especially in relation to the amount of black in the uniform). I think you will really like the final result! So keep an eye out for the flyer this Friday (check your child's bag) and look online. Enclosed with the brochure is a fridge magnet that will help you to reinforce the school values of REAL CHOICES at home. Of the values REAL (Respect, Excellence, Adventure and Lifelong learning) are the most relevant to children and staff on a daily basis. If you reinforce respect for self, others and the environment at home, we will be on the same page as we partner with you to achieve the best learning and well-being outcome for your child. On the flip side of the magnet is the way that we respond to inappropriate behaviour at school, "Mucked up, Own up, Put it right, Move on!" This process allows our children to have a consistent response from staff when they make poor decisions or 'muck up'. It is consistent with the understanding that it is the behaviour we want to change (and we want the child to change) so rather than labelling the child we are specific about how they have mucked up and then guide them through the steps so that they can move on. Feel free to use the same language at home if it helps your child to take responsibility for his/ her behaviour. Report and Three Way learning Conference feedback Thanks to all of you who set aside the 15 minutes to support your child in his/ her learning at school. I am aware that a small number of families feel that the 3 Way Learning Conference is a waste of time. I want to re-iterate that the time that you take to come along and partner with the teacher does make a difference. There is a strength and power in school and home meeting together in support of your child's learning, it does send a clear message to your child about how you view education, your child's place in decision making and your view of the school. Together we do make a significant difference for your child. Here are the results from the survey: Does the report give you the information you need about your child's progress and achievement? Yes 83% To some degree 16% No 1%

Was the 3-way learning conference informative and helpful to you in relation to your child's learning? Yes 87% To some degree 12% No 1% Do you understand what it means to be a "Learning Hero"? Yes 76% To some degree 19% No 5% Was the 3-way learning conference helpful/encouraging for your child? Yes 90% To some degree 9% No 1% The results are very positive! We have some work to do about the notion of being a Learning Hero is to you. Thanks again for taking part and supporting your child and his/ her teacher. New School design: The BOT are expecting updated information to come from the Ministry of Education in the next few weeks regarding our school plan and design. We will send you the information once it is finalised and we have details of when the whole project will commence and the timeline for the build. As I have spent time in classes and around the playground over the last two weeks I have been encouraged by the attitude of the children toward learning and their incredible sense of joy and fun. We really do have a fantastic school! Thanks for your ongoing support and the many messages of appreciation we receive about the great job are staff are doing. Neill O’Reilly Principal – Tumuaki

Wetlands & River Campuses: phone: 03 383 2736 e-mail: office@waitakiri.school.nz

website: www.waitakiri.school.nz OSCAR bookings: phone: 027 655 8104

School cellphone 027 202 3543

SCHOOL NOTICES

Payments can be made into our School account 03 1700 0622075 025

Oscar account 03 1700 0622075 026

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Clarevale Street and collecting children Parents and caregivers please DO NOT DOUBLE PARK in the cul-de-sac in Clarevale Street. This is not only dangerous for your children getting in and out of cars, but others when the traffic becomes congested. The cul-de-sac is a turn-around area only. Thank you.

First ever Waitākiri School group of Cantamath students. These are our fantastic students with their Cantamath display. We achieved one ‘Excellence’ and two ‘Highly Commended’ awards and these are hard to get.

2015 Term Dates: Term 1 Monday 2 February - Thursday 2 April Term 2 Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July Term 3 Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September Term 4 Monday 12 October - Wednesday 16 December 2015 Public Holidays: Waitangi Day - 6 February Good Friday and Easter Monday fall in the school holidays - Friday 3 April & Monday 6 April ANZAC Day - 25 April (observed Monday 27 April) Queens Birthday - 1 June Labour Day- 26 October Canterbury Anniversary Day - 13 November

The Student Council will be selling daffodils at both

campuses on Thursday the 28th and Friday the 29th

(this week). Please purchase a beautiful Daffodil for

just a gold coin donation to help raise funds for The

Cancer Society. These funds will help The Cancer

Society with their research and endeavour to find a

cure for the big 'C'.

Thanks from the Student Council members: Anabel, Sarah, George, Isaac, Jack, Anahera, Tayla and Louie

READATHON 2014

The PTA are organising a Readathon to be held over two weeks, beginning Saturday 6th

September. This will coincide with International Literacy Day on 8th September.

Parents, we need your help!

Encourage you children to read or be read to (outside of school time)

Help them collect sponsorship/donations

Prizes include:-

Pita Pit platter for the first class with their money and cards returned

Spot prizes

Prize for the class with the highest number of minutes read

All funds raised will go towards Sports Uniforms and Sporting Equipment

WAITAKIRI OSCAR SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME OUT NOW 7.30am - 3.00pm $28 7.30am - 6.00pm $35 Contact Amanda 027 655 8104 or amanda.murray@waitakiri.school.nz

MUDDY GOOD RUN Is on again in Rakaia on Sunday 19 October and hundreds of people will be rolling around in the mud and having heaps of FUN, FUN, FUN!!! We're giving the school that has the highest percentage of their school roll competing, will win $1,000 of sport equipment, it is that easy. The event stands alone by itself but we've created a kidz race for children to be active, and at the same time give something back to the schools. If you want to be involved you can enter at www.muddygoodrun.co.nz or contact us at cjmoore@xtra.co.nz Entry is $15 per competitor, the children will experience 5 mud pits, 2 slides, firemen with water guns, cars to go over and under, hay bales, camo nets all in an 1800 metre run/walk of fun. PLUS Hoyts Riccarton vouchers in their Race Pack. Check out video coverage of last year's event with over 200 kids taking part and hundreds of adults. Picnic environment and Cassie Henderson singing before prize giving.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Eastern

Recreation and Sport Centre Newsletter Hi everyone, I’m delighted to let you know that the community advisory group formed to recommend the site for a new Eastern Recreation and Sport Centre in north east Christchurch has now finalised its recommendations for a preferred site for the facility. We’ve had some very productive meetings since we formed in June and we’re satisfied we’ve followed a robust process to make an informed decision. On Thursday 14 August, we agreed to recommend a proposed site at QEII as our preferred site for the new recreation and sport centre. Sites identified, investigated and ranked in order of preference included Rawhiti Park (second), New Brighton (third equal), Burwood Park (third equal), Cuthberts Green (fifth equal), Clare Park (fifth equal), Aranui Campus (fifth equal) and Prestons Development (eighth) The next step is for the advisory group to report to the Burwood/Pegasus Community Board on 1 September with its suggested recommendation and then the Board will report to the Council on 11 September. The Council has final sign-off on the preferred site. As you aware from our previous newsletter, we agreed potential sites would be assessed against a range of 10 criteria. QEII has been chosen as our preferred site for the new recreation and sport centre for a number of reasons, including its accessibility, impact on social wellbeing and the size of the site, which will allow the facility to grow over time if necessary. The advisory group includes representatives from eight community and sport organisations – Youth Alive Trust, Rawhiti Community Sports Inc, Aranui Community Trust Incorporated Society (ACTIS), Tumara Park Residents’ Association, Avondale Residents’ Association, Coastal Spirit Football Club, Keep QEII in the East and Eastern Vision. In June 2012, the Council agreed an Eastern facility should be built on the QEII site, or an agreed alternative location, to replace the damaged QEII Sport and Recreation Centre. A budget of $30.5 million has been allocated to the Eastern Recreation and Sport Centre in the 2012/13 Annual Plan and subsequently brought into the Christchurch City Three Year Plan (TYP). The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust has also given $6.5million for water attractions at the facility.

Andrea Cummings Burwood/Pegasus Community Board Chair

Advisory Group member

WOODEND SCHOOL FAIR

On Sunday 14th September 2014 from 10am to 2pm (the following Sunday if postponed) Woodend School will host its 6th Annual School Fair. With a day featuring Woodend School's Got Talent and The Big Handbag Prize draw (One of the Special Prizes is framed 2014 All Blacks jersey) combined with attractions, food stalls, car boot sales, craft stalls, food & drink, bake sales, rides and face painting the day promises to be a great one for your family.

Enquiries and questions welcome

www.allteams.co.nz/parklands-united

David Norris,

Junior Cricket Convenor

03 387 0615,

021 044 2950

Registration Days:

Sunday 31st August, 11 - 1pm at Parklands clubrooms.*

Saturday 6th September, 12 - 2pm at Parklands clubrooms.*

*Clubrooms are located at 75 Queenspark Drive (opposite Fresh Choice)

Teams are based on a players school year and will take part in local Christchurch

Junior Cricket Association competitions. Games are played on Saturday

mornings and usually finished before 12.00.

Come and play cricket with Parklands United Sports

Club.

There is something for all ages and abilities; from ages

4 to 12. All equipment provided.

We have friendly “Have-a-Go” sessions for the young, to

matches in both the soft ball and hard ball grades for

older children.

We hope to see you at one of our registration days.

Junior Cricket at Parklands

Found Female Black/White cat approx. 6-8 months old. Residing at River Campus Please Ph.: 3835352 If you know where she belongs.