Email; office@matamataprimary.school.nz115A Broadway, Matamata 3440 / Phone: 07-8888566 / 027-6102911 / Website: www.matamataprimary.school.nz

MATAMATA PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER 4 JUNE 2020

From The Principal Dear Parents/Caregivers A warm welcome to all of our new MPS families. It is really exciting to have you as part of our awesome school. We hope you make the most of all the quality opportunities at Matamata Primary School,

Emotions - How are we doing, everyone? It’s become really apparent over the past week that we’re all in different places at the moment - someof us are rushing back amongst it, while others are still playing it safe from our homes. And for someof us, it varies depending on how we’re feeling that day! While we've all had our own lockdownexperience, we've all played a part in caring for each other and showing aroha.

It is okay to feel a range of emotions as we enter our new normal during Level 2 and beyond. If you have any serious concerns please let me know.

Covid19 - At MPS we understand that the announcement around social gatherings increasing to 100 does not affect us too much, however we still are working hard to makesure that we are:

1. Minimising the risk that someone gets infected in the first place by having students wash their hands and understand good hygiene practices.

2. Ensuring we can identify and contact anyone who has been in close contact with a person, if someone in a school or early learning centre is infected by having parents or visitors sign in when they come on to the school site.

3. Acknowledging the feelings and emotions of our learners and staff.4. Building strong learning programmes based on the academic and personal needs of our

awesome MPS kids.5. Continuing to purchase and encourage our students to use hand sanitiser until we reach

Alert Level One (as you can imagine this is a massive unbudgeted expense for us but we feel it is crucial at this stage).

Behaviour - Last week was an amazing week and I can’t sing the praises of our teachers, parents and kids enough. They have been outstanding at reconnecting with each other and our environment. I have been very proud of the exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes.

Supporting local – As a staff we are all supporting our local businesses and contractors wherever we can through online ordering and booking local businesses to complete our required work. We urge our school community to support local and do the same. We have an amazing community we need to support.

Ministry donation Scheme – As you know our BoT have opted into the new Ministry Donation Scheme this year. We are looking to continue this scheme in 2021. If you have any apprehension on this can you please email your thoughts to office@mmps.school.nz. Thank you.

Learning – Classroom teachers will shortly be sending out a form that asks you to identify 3 key areas that you would like us to target with your child/ren. We acknowledge that you are the first educators at home and may have noticed some learning areas that you would like the teachers to concentrate on next term. Thank you for the time and energy you put into educating your learners during the lockdown. “We don’t grow when things are easy. We grow when we face challenges”. Unknown Ngaa Mihi Glenn MacPherson Principal

ENDEAVOUR ACHIEVE EXCEL TERM DATES 2020Term 2 Finishes Friday 3/7Term 3 Monday 20/7- Friday 25/9 Term 4 Monday 12/10 - Tue 15/12

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS POSTPONED

Unfortunately our school photographs were postponed due to the Lockdown so we

have rescheduled these with Black Photography for

22 and 23 September. You can use the photo form to

order which was sent home last term.

Children will now only be photographed individually if parent’s place an order.

All children will be photographed with their classes, unless they are

absent on the day. ORDERING - THREE OPTIONS BELOW;

● Complete order form and return to school with payment.

● Take the form to Kodak and Black store along with your payment.

● Pay online and return the form to the school.

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This week in Review

Persistence pays off for Patrick!Patrick is very good at drawing sports cars likeLamborghinis, Ferrariis, and McLarens. He started sketching cars last year and learnt his skill from ‘You Tube’. The first time he tried drawing a car it looked nothing like the one on You-Tube, however he kept tryingand trying, climbing out of the Learning Pit, andbecoming very good. Well done Patrick!

ROOM 2 - Diversity Artwork Room 2 have created some beautiful artwork which is displayed on their ‘Diversity Study’ wall. The ideas for the students 'Diversity’ drawings came from a Canadian artist called Sandra who produces very creative and diverse pieces of art. Sandra sees the world in a different way and uses that in her art. The children in Room 2 used analogous colours to create their pictures which are colours that sit next to each other on the colour wheel. The students used a mixture of chalk and oil pastels after PVA glue to create the outlines. These drawings fit with “Diversity” learning, highlighting that, although we are all different, we have similarities.Check outthese inRoom 2.

Mr Baukema’s Green TeamA very big thank you to all the students whohelp Mr Baukema on a regular basis keeping our schoollooking fantastic. Pictured are some of the students whohelped with the massive leafraking job.THANK YOU!

Lockdown Windows - Many students were given the opportunity to reflect on how the lockdown impacted on their lives. They brainstormed many of the activities they did while confined to their own bubbles. Below are a selection of ‘Lockdown Windows’ created by Senior Syndicate students.

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SPORTS UNIFORMS TO BE RETURNEDIf your child has a school sports uniform

at home could these please be returned to our school as soon as possible. These will

then be available when next needed for our winter sports.

Important InformationUNIFORM ITEMS AVAILABLE

The following uniform items are in stock and available from the school office for purchase;

Hoodie - $60.00 Black Short - $35.00Premier Shorts - $40.00 Poloshirt - $35.00 House Shirts - $22.00 - (selected sizes only)Trackpants - $50.00School Beanie - $20.00 (limited supply)

Roadworks Raincoats $20.00 (size 5-7yrs only)

A huge thank you to the Good Merchant and the Dollar Store in Matamata for supporting our school with the donation of hand sanitiser. This has been a huge help for the school to top up our supplies to ensure our children and community have been kept safe on their return to our school.

SUBWAY SCHOOL LUNCHESWe will be re starting the Subway Friday Lunch

days from next Friday 12 June. This will be the same as last Term where you will order

online and these will be delivered to your child at school on the Friday lunchtime.

SINGING LESSONS WITH ASHLEYAshley Tipping has been taking some extension

classes within the school and is offering Singing Lessons for children within the school day on

Thursdays. The cost is $10.00 per child (groups of 5 children) for a half hour lesson. If

you would like to register your child please contact Ashley on 0279489449 or

tipping.coops@hotmail.com

Simultaneous StorylineLast week MPS students became part of a simultaneous book reading. Below is the book that was read on the day in the virtual National Simultaneous Storytime along with photos of students doing activities related to the story.The story is Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas. This was read by every class at 11am, and was a National Reading done throughout NZ at the same time.

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NEW LAUNCH OF 12 MONTH ENTERTAINMENT DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP

We have been notified that the Entertainment Membership will now be for a 12 month period so this means if you purchase a membership at any time, this

will be valid for 12 months from purchase date. Previously these were June-June. The membership is $65.00 and these are only available in a digital version

for your phone. There are amazing food and entertainment deals in these saving hundreds of

dollars. There are lots of activities such as cheap movie tickets, Leap, Mini Golf, Zoo etc. You can go online to https.www.entbook.co.nz/15555k49 to

purchase. The school raises $13.00 for each membership sold.

School Policies & ProceduresMatamata Primary School Policies and Procedures are available to be viewed online at http://matamataprimary.schooldocs.co.nzUsername: matamataprimary Password: 3440

Bank Account details CHANGED for online payments

If you are making online payments the information required is: Matamata Primary School BOT A/C ASB: 12-3438-0004616-00Please make sure your surname and reference for what the payment is, e.g. Senior Camp, Touch Rugby etc

THANK YOU - FUEL FOR SCHOOLSWe are delighted to have received $1000.00 worth of

Sports Gear from the Fuel for Schools programme. The following families donated to MPS through this;

Holmes Family LimitedPeria Farms Limited

Evendale Farms LimitedWindy Ridge Farm

LM GarlandGolden Investments NZ Limited

MC DairyingThank you for supporting our school.

Reminders, Events and Important Information

Download the School Loop APP Today!! Please see the details on how to download the app here.

ZOGGS SWIMMING GOGGLES FOR SALE3 pack of goggles (2 children/1 adult) for only $20.00 available from school office. Great value, good quality goggles.

PICKING CHILDREN UP FROM SCHOOLPLEASE NOTE WHEN PICKING UP CHILDREN REMEMBER TO UTILISE THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS. WE HAVE CHILDREN AND TEACHERS ON DUTY TO ENSURE THE CHILDREN CROSS THE ROAD SAFELY.

REMEMBER PLEASE NOT TO PARK OVER DRIVEWAYS OR IN THE CHURCH CARPARK. WE NEED TO REMEMBER TO KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE ASTHIS IS A BUSY TIME DROPPING OFF ANDPICKING UP CHILDREN.