Confidence is having faith in

something or someone. When you

have self-confidence you trust

that you have what it takes to

handle whatever happens. You feel

sure of yourself and enjoy

trying new things.

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Issue: 1, 2017

School Fees need to be paid on schedule on a term by term basis to ensure that the children benefit from regular attendance and related advantages. Contact Nana for clarification and advice. Proper school uniform should be worn daily except on physical education and sports days when the school sports outfit should be worn. We cannot have children coming in “adhoc outfit”. Drop off time is best between 7.45 and 8.15am am and pick up time between 2.45 and 3.15pm. There are a few arriving early at about 7.00am and a few late pick up around 4.00pm. Please try to work within the recom-mended pick up schedule as the teachers have other matters to attend to. Collaboration of Teachers and Parents mentioned earlier is an important necessity that has a positive boost on growth and development. Sharing experience and expertise related to school programme activities will definitely enrich the learning experience of all in-volved- students, teachers and parents. Application for Year 1, 2018 closes on 31st July 2017- end of this month. Interview schedules will come home in August with interviews to take Place on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th September (Week 1, Term 3 holiday)

Bula vinaka to all TLC family members and friends!! This Na Vonu is coming too late but should be the start up to a more regular schedule. We have covered Terms 1 and 2 of a year full of hope and possibilities. Interesting thematic and Book Chat activities with parental and staff collaboration have definitely made a posi-tive difference. Classroom displays and presentations plus items at our weekly assemblies have reflected aspects of the work cov-ered so far. Changes and adjustments to set programmes had to be made for various reasons. Bad weather conditions in Term 1 have been a major stumbling block: reducing our swim and survive allocated days; plus the postponement and re-allocation of some planned excursion/school visits. Plankton Reports have so far highlighted aspects of the activities planned and executed over Terms 1 and 2. Over time I have emphasized the importance of developing and strengthening a TLC family that will be well prepared to face the challenges that come our way. Weekly virtues in Term 1 such as Love, Respect, Responsibility, Consultation, Collaboration, Co-operation and Unity and those covered in Term 2 such as Determination, Enthusiasm and Tolerance allow the students to chat about their importance in daily life and how they can practically make a positive difference. Working as a team we, parents and teachers, can together boost the growth and development of TLC for the benefit of our children. It is important that we maintain a positive balance between academic activities as a major focus and non-academic and PE/Sports related activities so that we develop within the children the important duality of “a fit mind in a fit body”. All students need to understand and appreciate the importance of physical fitness in developing and maintaining a fit mind, additional to other physical fitness requirements. Term 1 theme on “Growth and Change” offered many opportunities to reflect on related issues with the students. Term 3 and the first few weeks in Term 4 will provide the students the opportunity to participate in a good selection of sports. Netball and rugby are well on track with regular training plus weekly competition. Hockey started its training at the hockey turf over the Term 2 holidays and hope to have better attendance early in Term 3. PLEASE, we need support for soccer. Contact 9345882 if you can assist our future Fiji soccer reps over the next few weeks. Best wishes to all TLC family members and friends!!!! H T Elder

Virtue for Week 1

COURTESY is being polite, having good manners and treating people with respect. Growing this within families and at TLC will have a positive impact on the children and those involved. Let us grow and develop courtesy day by day.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

– TERM 2

Year 1: Declan Fihaki-for being able to do his own drawing now. Tamanna Sharma-for sounding out her words Matilda Campbell-for sounding out her words Patricia Revite-for being a neat worker Year 2: Karamia Philip – for working independently Jakob McGregor – his knowledge and enthusiasm in

talking about the Polar Regions Sofia Caniogo – for settling in well in Year 2 Samu Siwatibau – enthusiasm in discussing about Polar

region Year 3: Orlando Hill – improvement in his written presentation. Kaleb Foster – For great improvement in reading. Matteo Samisoni – for great improvements in phonics skills Keziah Soko – For her leadership skills and responsibility Year 4: Tanveer Singh – his persistency in trying his best in his

classroom activities. Thaddeus Hartman – Artistic work in portraying different

polar animals during art. Year 5: Laila Sloan – for good class control skills as deputy class

captain. Ivan Raj – for knowing his 2 times table by heart. Unaza Mohammed – First to complete presentations on

thematic. Year 6: Taneesha Narayan – for being a diligent worker

throughout this term. Tumuteku Rove – for always trying her best in her

homework Timoci Qaranivalu – For being a responsible student and

working well without adult supervision Year 7:

Harry Vosailagi – for working independently and

completing given tasks as well. Minseo Gho – for being a humble and responsible person

and for neatness in presentation of activities. Rayna Mohan – for being respectful and diligent and for

neatness in presentation of her work. Year 8:

Telafou Temate – Always persistent in her school work and

listening attentively. Ryan Kumar – for being the hard worker he is and always

bringing a smile to everyone every day. Ana Francis Ledua – Always at hand to assist in any

manner possible

Smiles of the Week

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Unaza Mohammed – Grade 5 with her smile of satisfaction

over a task well done

A happy day smile from Lora Soko –

Grade 1

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Some of our activities for Terms 1 & 2

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Grade 2 & 5 Field Trip to the Duck Farm

Grades 3 & 4 Field Trip to Monfort Boys Town

Grade 1 & 6 Field Trip to Eastgate’s Vunikoka Farm

Sefa & Mana presenting in class about Orca Whale –

Grade 3 OHP Presentations

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Grade 7 Assembly Grade 3Assembly

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SOME SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Our WOWS Walkathon was well supported through those who participated, collecting $7,000

plus so far. Vinaka vakalevu to all who participated to support children members of the

“WOWS family”. Official representatives of WOWS Fiji will attend next week’s Friday assembly

and receive TLC’s donation. The school will have a couple of items prepared as part of the

presentation. If free, pop in.

Netball is going through its end of season phase. Three TLC teams took part in last Saturday’s

quarter finals and one (Under 9) will be in this Saturday’s semi-finals. We congratulate our

netballers and their coaches for their good performance.

Leith, Christian and James have performed well and are members of the Gospel rugby team in

tomorrow’s Suva Kaji Rugby final.

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