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Kia Manawanui
Pānui #15 / 21st September 2017
Kia ora koutou, dear Parents, Whānau, and Friends,
Entering last week’s sharing assembly, whānau who were able to attend walked past some lovely photos taken during the recent Te Wiki O Te Mahi Tahi. Once again this was a successful event, and the visual and material outcomes speak for themselves: beautiful panels, cute little dolls, sturdy baskets, pages of careful calligraphy and much more. Less visible are the outcomes which may perhaps be more lasting: TWOTMT provides a wonderful opportunity for tuakana-teina learning, where the older and the younger learn from and with each other.
Walking around the school even now we can see that the children mingle and play with each other beyond their class groups, and that children and adults alike have gotten to know each other another a bit better. This is something very important to us as an educational community; through
being with their kindergarten teachers for three years and then with their class teacher for up to seven more, and being taught also by our wonderful specialist teachers throughout their journey, the children end up being very well known and supported by many adults. We are practicing a “Whole Village” approach which has been very beneficial for teachers and children. Our teachers strive to also include whānau in this, and appreciate the support that is offered.
It is important to acknowledge the enthusiasm and hard work of the teachers organizing and contributing to TWOTMT. Aleka in particular was instrumental in getting this year’s edition going – thank you. We are also grateful to the teachers and staff who came in on their days off to run
workshops.
At the end of this term we will farewell Sue Hurst and Lisa Talbot. Sue has been teaching one day in the kindergarten and is now embarking on a full-time career change. Sue has of course been with the kindergarten and school since its inception, and we are deeply grateful for all she has contributed over the years. Lisa Talbot has been a playgroup facilitator and kindergarten assistant for four years. Lisa is moving up to Northland for a round of new adventures,
Te Rā Waldorf School, Te Rāwhiti Kindergarten, Nursery and Playgroups 89 Poplar Avenue 162 Wellington Road Raumati South Paekakariki Phone: 04 299 0812 Mobile: 021 2958618 Phone: 04 292 7072 e-mail: [email protected] www.tera.school.nz
and we will most certainly miss her “can-do” attitude. Thank you, Lisa, and all the best for your future endeavours.
Tomorrow’s spring equinox marks the turning of the season. Let’s
hope that with it comes some change in the form of sunnier and drier weather. Enjoy the holidays, and we look forward to welcoming you all again on the 16th of October.
Noho ora mai,
Andrea Sorger
for the College of Teachers (Andrea Sorger, Aleka Beaumont, Elien Hoffmans, Lotti Henehan, Pavitra Murphy)
Diary of Dates
Thursday 21st September BoT Meeting 7:00pm Sunday 24th September Daylight Saving 2am (Put clocks
forward one hour) Monday 25th September Information Afternoon 2:30pm Tuesday 26th September Information Evening 7:00pm Wednesday 27th September Paekakariki Kindergarten Groups
Festival Friday 29th September Games Day (School) Friday 29th September Last Day Term 3 Monday 16th October First Day Term 4
Thursday 19th October Class and Kindergarten Photos L.C Scott Photography
Monday 23rd October Labour Day Holiday (No School or Kindy)
Tuesday 24th October Teacher Development Day (No School or Kindergarten) Cancelled
Wed.25th – Tues.31st October Collection of Canned food at Te Rā School for Salvation Army
Friday 27th October Early Finish 1:00pm Saturday 28th October Open Day Thursday 2nd November BoT Meeting 7:00pm
Wednesday 20th December Last Day of School
From the Office
School and Kindergarten Photos L.C Scott Photography will be taking class photos for the school and kindergartens in the first week of next term, on Thursday 19th October. Order forms for class and individual photos will be given to
the children before the end of term. You also have the option of ordering a family portrait by completing a separate envelope order form. These can be uplifted from the school office. Payment must be received prior to the 19th to ensure the photos get taken on the day. Please note that if you pay online, please also return your completed order form to the office with ‘paid online’ written in the payment details. School Arrival Times and Dress Codes We have noticed a number of students arriving at school in the mornings before 8.30am. This is the time that teachers have meetings and they are preparing their classrooms, so please ensure that children do not arrive before this time. We have noticed that we are having to remind a number of students
about our dress code which includes the wearing of makeup and jewellery. Please check the Parent Guide for the full dress code here. Sunhats Please remember that for Term 4 sunhats (not caps) are needed every day at school. Flat for Rent 1 bedroom flat to rent above our Paekakariki Kindergarten. Warm and sunny, $230 per week including power. Special conditions will apply. For more information please contact the school office.
Books still for Sale Dr. Rangimarie Rose Pere has written several beautiful books. She has kindly left us some of her books titled Te Wheke, a Celebration of Infinite Wisdom. These are available from our school office, $30 each (cash only sales please).
NZ Book Month
It is NZ book month and Nick and his team (Jakob and Theresa) have done a wonderful job implementing the changes suggested by the
teachers Library Mandate Group. Together with Josie, our library parent helper, we have identified how we can improve our shelving area to accommodate many (at least 200) more books, as we currently have a reasonably small selection for our students. The Library Mandate group is also working closely with Ropata to
enlarge our collection of bilingual books and puka puka Maori. So, to celebrate NZ book month and our library relaunch we would like to invite you to donate any unused books in good condition, or a new book. We have a list available for ideas. Any donated book will be given a ‘donated by’ label of recognition. Thereza For the library team Paul F, Paul D and Ardis
Summer Touch Rugby
Thank you to those who have registered to play touch rugby.
Registrations have now closed. For those who have registered please ensure you pay your registration fee via the school office or by direct credit into the school BoT A/C, with touch rugby and name as reference.
Soup Lunches
Soup continues until the end of the term. We need some help to finish out the term.... 2-3 lovely people to join us from 12-1.30 next week. Contact Anna on 022.431.2374. Refunds for the two cancelled soups will be given at the end of term. For administrative ease, if you can provide your banking details to us
at [email protected] That would be greatly appreciated.
Poi Making
Kia ora koutou,
Nga mihi nui, thank you so much to Kura Maukau and numerous Te Rā whānau who helped in one way or another last week. We made good progress, although still have a way to go! The second workshop date will be the first Monday of the holidays, Monday 2nd October, from 10:00 am onwards.
Do join us if you can! Noho ora mai, Aleka
Situations Vacant
We are looking for a state-qualified Kindergarten Teacher with profound Waldorf experience, for Fridays in our Ruru group in
Raumati South.
Kindergarten Teacher, full-time, fixed-term, Term 4 2017 – Term 1 2018
We are looking for a state-qualified, Kindergarten Teacher with extensive Waldorf experience for our Kereru group in Raumati South. Please contact the office for a job description and application form. Applications close 29 September 2017.
Students and Alumni being Especially Accomplished
Hinemoana from Class 5 recently competed at the Wellington Regional Swimming Championships. She swam in 13 events and placed in the top 10 for 12 of her events. Her most notable achievements were: 1st in the 200m Butterfly 3rd in the 100m Backstroke 3rd in the 100m Butterfly She finished 5th overall in the 10-year-old age group.
Well done from all of us! Callum Olsen (Class 7 2013) recently won selection to the NZ U18 hockey squad. Nathanael Walker-Hale (Class 7 2008) was awarded a Woolf Fisher Scholarship which enables him to undertake a PhD at the University of Cambridge in the UK.
Craft Group
Craft Group 9am Craft Room, Fridays All Welcome.
Te Wiki O Te Mahi Tahi Week
Te Wiki week was a huge success again this year.
Recycle your used toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes & packaging
Recycle your used oral care items at Te Rā School! As well as diverting these items from landfill, between now and the end of October, our school will have a chance to win prizes!
There is a box in the foyer - all you need to do is put your used oral care items in it. Toothpaste tubes, boxes, toothbrushes, floss packaging etc. The only thing you can't put in is used dental floss.
Each week we send in a package we will go in the draw for $1000, and then the main prize draw which is a garden bed made from recycled materials valued at $1500, plus a $200 Mitre 10 voucher.
Let’s recycle as much as we can! If you have any questions, you can
contact Debbie Laing on 0274 550223, or email [email protected]
Community Notices and Advertising
These notices do not reflect the opinions of the editors.
Private House Sale We are getting our house ready to put on the market in a few weeks time. 4 bedrooms, study, sleepout, extra large multi purpose room (could be converted to a self contained flat), garage/workshop, large private section with great sun, house full of character, 200m to beach
and cafes. Fixed price $609,000 Email [email protected] Kāpiti Island for Kids school holiday programme for ages 9-13 from 11-13 October 2017 3 days/2 nights - Includes: nighttime kiwi spotting, nature adventures, fishing, swimming, games, wildlife discovery, cabin accommodation (quad share), delicious food, ferry and DOC permits. $395pp. Limited to 14 spaces. Email: [email protected] Facilitators: Manaaki Barrett, Åsa Pettersson and Skye Chadwick Books by Ben Spies
It was great to have Ben Spies and his mother Ronata visit our school assembly and talk to the children about the book he has written called “Weirdo”. If anyone would like to purchase a copy, I have order forms in our school office. They are $13 each and $3 for each copy sold will be donated to our school. www.spiespublishing.co.nz "At last, children's books actually written by a child"
Kapiti Wildheart Art Term 4. Starts 16th Oct. Mon-Thurs.3.30-5 pm. 8 weeks. Paraparaumu Beach. Contact at www.kapitiwildheart.co.nz or Jacqui 0210696555
Meditation Workshop: Awakening Peace Within Labour Day – Monday 23 October, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The meditation workshop, led by Swami Madhuram Puri, will provide you with simple techniques for active and passive mediation, which will allow you to re-stablish a connection with your inner peace. Learn how to go through the changes of life, whilst remaining anchored in the peaceful part of yourself. Cost: $35. Venue: Yoga in Daily Life, Sri Devpuriji Ashram, 20 Alexander Road, Raumati South
Contact person: Swami Madhuram Puri - [email protected], 02108 232815 Raumati South Village - Christmas Market Friday 24 November 2017, 2-7pm Tennis Court Road Hall Looking for large range of handmade stallholders [email protected] Tikky/Kristie Mob: 022 177 0945 Donations Clothing & Small-item Drive to benefit Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary:
Black Sheep is a safe space in Otaki offering rehabilitation & a new life & for neglected, abandoned and mistreated animals, plus educational programmes. Please have a rummage through over the Holidays for good condition items to be donated to the sanctuary's op shop in order to help them fundraise for their increasing costs. Call/ txt Tasj to arrange drop-off in Rau Sth or pickup from school: 04 299 3077 / 0211745986. Wellington Hockey School Holiday Programmes
U11 Mini Achieve Programme
Wellington Hockey in the Term 3 holidays have expanded their programme to offer it to Mini stick players (U11). These will be held over 3 venues. Kapiti – Kapiti Turf - Monday 9th October 9am-3pm Town – NHS Newtown – Wednesday 11th October, 9am-3pm Hutt – Maidstone Turf – Thursday 12th October, 9am-3pm Watch Holiday Programme These clinics provide our young players (Years 3-8) with a fun
introduction to the game while learning from Wellington Hockey’s top players and coaches. Programme includes; Hockey skill devt, non & hockey related games, movie during morning tea and lunch, spot prizes, HAVING FUN!!
Four Dates Tuesday 3rd October – National Hockey Stadium Thursday 5th October - National Hockey Stadium Monday 9th October - National Hockey Stadium Friday 13th October – National Hockey Stadium
Registrations can be done via the Wellington Hockey Website or contact: Jainesh Sukha
Community Hockey Officer, WHA, Ph 04 389 3337
Netball Kapiti Holiday Programme Coastlands Netball Kapiti will be running a 3 day holiday programme October school holidays. 9.30am – Midday. Year 2 – 6 or Ages 6 -10 years. Week 2 of the October Holidays Monday 9th October, Wednesday 11th October, Friday 13th October $70 for the 3 day programme or $30 per day Registration are due by Tuesday the 3th of October 2017. Places are strictly limited – so book in as soon as possible. Alternatively, contact Netball Kapiti for further details [email protected].
Craft Garden October Holidays From the 2nd until 13th October. Lots of craft, art and activities at St Pauls Anglican Church in Paraparaumu. $30 per child per day ONLY, family discount applies. OSCAR approved, WINZ subsidies available. To enrol visit www.craftgarden.co.nz or call 0800 272 385. Free School Holiday Workshop At Mahara Gallery Wednesday 11 October, 10am - noon, Textile workshop for ages 8 years and above Free textile workshop with artists Tricia Wheble and Donna Kennedy
Make your own embroidered art pocket to take home - all materials provided. Workshop is FREE but bookings essential (limit 12 people) For bookings, phone 021 641 123 or email [email protected] Kapiti Gymsports Holiday Programme: ages 5-11yrs [email protected] Ph 04 298 7010
Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Café Wild Trail Challenge from 30th September to 15th October 2017. Further details and a copy of the Staglands Wild Trail Challenge Sheet can be found on our website at www.staglands.co.nz. Attached to this email is a copy of the poster and the Staglands Wild Trail Challenge Sheet. For queries, please contact us at [email protected]. See you at Staglands! Newsletter/Bulletin Ad
Have you ever wanted to write a piece for recorder? Maybe a piano sonata? Or even a symphony? My name is Stephanie Ann Boyd, I’m a symphonic composer in New York City, and I went to the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor. You can find me on the list of Famous Waldorf Alumni, and my music is now being played all over the world. I teach music composition lessons via Skype and I’ve helped over 100
people write their first pieces. I charge $100 an hour, and have several financial scholarships for those who need them. I love to teach Waldorf students and their parents! You can read more about how I help composers at http://stephanieannboyd.com/teaching, and you can send me an email at [email protected] to learn more.
Waldorf Education on the Kapiti Coast
❖ How can we help young people develop a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and work?
❖ How can the way in which children are educated foster a healthy self-awareness? How can education help them understand the
❖ needs of peoples of all cultures and the needs of the environment?
All prospective school and kindergarten parents
are also warmly invited to our
Information Afternoon 2:30pm
September 25, 2017
Information Evening 7:00pm
September 26, 2017
at Te Rā Waldorf School, 89 Poplar Ave, Raumati South There will be plenty of opportunity for questions.
You can also contact the office for an information pack.
Office ph. 04 299-0812 or email [email protected]
www.tera.school.nz
