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14th February 2013 - Week 2 Term 1
Positive Start to School Year It has been a great start to the year with the children all positive
about their days. It’s fantastic to see some of the junior children
making strides in their swimming confidence by getting their heads
under water. It’s exciting for the children and the teacher as it
means progress can move forward a lot quicker.
Bridge Valley Camp Next week all our year 4/5 & 6 children, 56 in total, will be heading
on camp to Bridge Valley. The children and parents will be in for an
action packed week of activities such as:
Abseiling Water-slide Caving
Air Rifles Confidence Course 2 Flying Foxes
Archery Slippery Pole Rock Climbing
Go Karts High Ropes Course Off Roader Karts
Half-pipe Kayaking Low Ropes
Orienteering Courses Outdoor Sports Gear
Room 4 Adventure Week While the campers are at Bridge Valley, the year 3s of Rm 4 will be
involved in a week of exciting outdoor adventures such as making
scarecrows, visiting Pohara Beach, Labyrinth Rocks, Takaka Library,
and Takaka Museum as well as pottery making and visiting a mud brick
house in construction at Pigeon Saddle.
Bravery Award Room 4’s Dylan was awarded a bravery award in assembly yesterday. I received a phone
call from Mark Allinson, a St Johns’ Ambulance Officer who wished to commend Dylan’s
bravery, after being involved in a car accident over the weekend. Well done Dylan.
Ex -Pupils Make Us Proud A recent proud moment I shared with Jodie and Helen last week was when we attended
Eva
Wilson’s funeral. Eva’s Aunty Ainslie taught at Motupipi, as did her Grandma Anne.
Three of our ex pupils Frances, Amy and Jenna got up in front of a huge gathering and
spoke about their friendship with Eva. Another of our ex pupils, Lauren along with
Frances got up and bravely took part in a group tap dance. We all felt that they really
lived our school vision:
Believe in Yourself Be Caring
Take the Challenge Succeed
Board of Trustees Elections Remember that next Thursday evening 21st February at 7.00pm in the staffroom, we will be
having an information evening for those who may be interested in standing in our upcoming
elections, or for anyone who may just want to find out what being a Board member involves. A
light supper will be served.
If you can’t make the meeting, please approach one of our Board members, or call into school
and have a chat with Mark.
The main skill required is that of enthusiasm, in order to help with setting a vision for our school,
so that Motupipi School continues to be the place you wish to send your children.
Don’t forget to talk to fellow parents who you think would make a good Board member and ask them
about considering standing for this important and very
fulfilling role.
Board contact numbers are:
Josie Shelly 525 7995
Clarissa Gray 525 6269
Jo Bowker 525 7651
Wendy Webster 524 8689 Home: 525 9986 School
Mark Cullen 525 8632 Home: 525 9986 School
Motupipi School Contact
Details:
435 Abel Tasman Drive
Takaka 7183
Phone: 03 525 9986
EMAIL: [email protected]
Internet Banking No:
03 1711 0013347 00
2012 Dates Term 1 7th Feb - 19th April Term 2 6 May - 12th July Term 3 29 July - 27th Sept Term 4 14th Oct - 20th Dec
What's happening this Term…..
Term 1 13th Feb Assembly 2.10pm Motupipi Hall
18-21 Feb Yr 4-6 Camp to Bridge Valley
21 Feb Board of Trustees Information Evening
7pm Staffroom
27th Feb Assembly 2.10pm
1st March Beginning of year reports home
Date to be confirmed Individual class info meeting
6th March Call for Board of Trustees Nominations
20th March Nominations for BOT Trustees close
20th March Assembly 2.10pm
21st March Board of Trustees Monthly meeting
25th March Voting papers sent out
29th March Good Friday
1st April Easter Monday
2nd April Easter Tuesday
8th April Board of Trustees Election Day
15th April Votes counted
16th April New Board takes office
19th April Last day of Term 1
6th May Term 2 begins.
Welcome We would like to welcome Jules to
Motupipi. Jules is in Rm 3 and has come from Hampden St
School in Nelson. Jules loves riding on the bike track here at Motupipi School.
Ukulele Lessons 2013 Term 1 lessons start Tuesday 26th February
Term 1 students have been notified. If you
would liketo join one of our 5 week courses
(cost $25). please
see Regan or email me:
Preference is given to those in Rms 4,5,1.
School Ukes are available for
student use.
Uke Band will commence later in the term,
watch this space!
School banking
with the BNZ is Mondays. If you are a current
BNZ customer you can just go and open an account and if you don't already bank with BNZ then
you will need 2 forms of ID! The kids drop their bankbooks in to school on Mondays and have
them returned later in the week.
One day my mum went to
Nelson to get me a pet kitten.
The kitten was a girl. I named
her Polly. She is a Tabby. She
likes to play hide and seek. I
love Polly.
By Kate
Room 4
Saturday Netball Calling any Yr 4-6 children wanting
to play Saturday netball.
Please contact Jess Brien on:
5259223 or ph/text 0275259223
Room 4 have been busy designing their own “Coats of Arms”.
They chose 4 things that were important to them, for their design.
What wonderful work!
On Friday me and my family went to
Quinney’s Bush Camp. It had Go-Karts, a
waterslide, a huge Flying Fox and many
powered sites. I went crazy on my turn on
the Go-Kart in mud puddle heaven. The
mud in my face, the roar of the engine. I
cant wait to go back.
Mikey Gee - Room 4
On Sunday I got a bunny. He is grey. He is called Sunny.
He is a baby. Some day I can bring him to school. He
lives in a hutch. He eats pellets and carrots. He likes to
be cuddled. He is cute.
By Poppy
Room 4
Friday Lunches Thanks to those parents who have come in to offer help but we still need parents to help make the lunches work! Last year the lunches made the
school $3841.85 which was put towards free buses for school trips, camps and school t-shirts, library books and classroom games. Also the children look forward to the special treat of ordering them each Friday. The lunches can only happen with parent help; whether it is by cooking, preparing or donating ingredients. If you are worried about the cost of making the lunches, remember; you are not expected to buy the ingredients, but if you wish to donate any ingredients you are very welcome and it is much appreciated. If we have plenty of offers of help then it is just a matter of either baking a slice or putting together a lunch once or twice a year. We also have a list of tried and tested lunches or if you prefer, you can make your own favourite! Please call in and give Kirsten your name or phone the office on 525 9986.
Sunhats are to be
worn when playing
outside. Children
are required to play
in the shade if they
don't have a hat!
I made a truck out of lego. By Hayden Room 3
In the weekend I played on my trampoline. I bounced high. It was fun. By Noah Room 3
In the weekend I got a wobbly tooth. It hurt a little bit. By Holley Room 3
I went to Mutton Cove in the weekend and it was fun and I caught a fish. By Amalie Room 3
I am in Helens class. I love it. I found cicada wings on my lawn this morning and I brought them to school. By Zoe R Room 2
In the weekend I went to Quinneys Bush. It was fun. I went down the big slide. It was cool and I had a great time. By Joe Room 3
In the weekend I went sailing and I saw some dolphins. They were grey and I saw a sting ray. It was the biggest my dad’s ever seen. After we went sailing we all went to the Icecream shop and got an Icecream. It was fun. By Rosie Room 3
I went to my friends house in the holidays. It was fun. I loved the holidays and I love school. By Tara Room 3
My lego people are sailing away from the island in a
boat. By Archie
I am playing a game. By Trey G Room 2
I saw a colourful boat. By Sonny Room 2
I am playing with my toys.
By Max S Room 2 We are going to the ferry.
By Iyla Room 2 I am going to drama.
It will be fun. By Maren
Some fabulous ‘beginning of the year’ writing by our Junior school!