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NEWSLETTER 27 May 2013
Principal: Jennifer Horgan
Email: [email protected]
Web www.easttaieri.school.nz
Phone: 489 6737
Dear Parents/Caregivers
It is hard to believe that it is nearly June. Enjoy Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
WELCOME
Welcome Kobe Watt into Room 9 and Poppy
Jennings into Room 5. We wish you both happy
times at East Taieri School.
TERM TWO DATES
MAY
Monday 27 Toitu Trip - Seniors
Tuesday 28 TSSA Yr 5/6 Duathlon
Wednesday 29 Art Gallery trip – Room 8
Wednesday 29 Toitu Trip - Seniors
Thursday 30 Art Gallery trip – Room 5
Thursday 30 1.45pm – NZ Playhouse “Big Sad Wolf”
Friday 31 Jump Rope & Year 6 BBQ
JUNE
Monday 3 Queen’s Birthday
Tuesday 4 – Friday 14 DARE/KIA KAHA programmes start
Tuesday 4 – Friday 21 GYMNASTICS
Monday 17 – Friday 21 POETRY WEEK
Monday 24 Golf
Wednesday 26 Public Speaking Competition
JULY
Monday 1- Friday 5 Māori Language Week
Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 School Interviews
Friday 12 End of Term 2
TERM DATES
Term 3 29 July – 27 September
Term 4 14 October –20 December
Est 1853
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION – Thursday 30 May
Voting forms have been posted out. When returning your voting forms it is important that you
use the envelope provided – each voting paper has an envelope. If posting your voting paper
it might be a good idea to post it a couple of days before May 30 to ensure it arrives by noon
on 30 May. It will only be accepted if it has the 30 May or before on it. If delivering your
voting paper please ensure that it is delivered before noon on 30 May into the red voting box
in the foyer of the office.
The Candidates are:
Brendon Cross Kathryn Brenssell
Greg Jolly
Jason Esplin
Troy Williams Michelle Thorn Nicky Standring
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART – this Friday morning 31 May
A reminder to students about getting their sponsorship forms for Jump Rope filled. Although
some of the money goes to the Heart Foundation, the school gets a proportion to spend on
sports equipment. Parents are welcome to join us for the Year 6 BBQ lunch.
DISCOVERY TIME
‘Discovery Time’ has started again on a Friday between playtime and lunchtime for the senior
and middle school children (11:20-12:30). ‘Discovery Time’ is a fantastic opportunity to
develop the wonderful child leaders we have at East Taieri School and help students to
develop the competencies to become lifelong learners and competent citizens.
Discovery Time provides opportunities to help scaffold and extend students’ learning through
a variety of different learning experiences, ranging from science and technology, to building
and the arts. Eventually children will be leading and planning activity sessions but we require
parents to come and support the children and also take small groups for activities.
If you are available to come along, even once, and take a small group for an activity it would
be hugely appreciated. Examples of activities you might like to take are cooking, art, craft,
woodwork, sports skills, board game sessions, photography……….anything you like! There
can be remuneration of costs of materials if necessary. Grandparents are also very welcome to
come along as well.
Please fill in the form below and return it to your child’s teacher. Any questions please
contact Sarah O’Neill or email her at [email protected]
Regards ~~ The Middle & Senior School Team
__________________________________________________________________________
Name:
Contact phone number:
E-mail address:
Date ( 11:20-12:30) I am available to come
(Please tick)
Activity I will take and
maximum number of
children.
Friday 7 June
Friday 14 June
Friday 21 June
Friday 28 June
Friday 5 July
DISCOVERY TIME STARS
Lucas Marsden – Perseverance
Claire Taylor & Sophie Day – Helping Others
Sarah Johnstone – Perseverance
McKenzie Barnett, Poppy Jennings, & Kayley Wenlock – Leadership
Max Stowell & Annabel King-Begg – Listening
Destiny Crawford – Participating & Contributing
Alex Wilson & Jamin Miller – Managing Self
Grace Brenssell & Olivia Buchanan-Letts – Showing Initiative
MORE ARTWORK ON DUNEDIN ART GALLERY’S WEBSITE
Jemima Anderson Year 6 and Jorja Hey Year 5 now have images of their artwork on the Art
Gallery website – www.dunedin.art.museum - Education – New York
NEW ZEALAND PLAYHOUSE
One of our Charter goals is to provide quality learning experiences in the Arts. We aim to
expand student appreciation of art forms through at least one visit per year by performing
artists. This year we have booked the New Zealand Playhouse Theatre group who will be
performing ‘The Big Sad Wolf’ at school next Thursday afternoon.
The cost per student for the performance is $4.00 which will be added to the term account.
UNIFORM
There are a number of students who have been wearing non-uniform clothing - eg
coloured/striped sweatshirts and polyprops, boots and gumboots. Please check our uniform
guidelines and ensure that all Year 0 to 5 students are wearing the correct school uniform.
SPORTS UNIFORM
Children representing our school in sports teams are expected to wear our sports uniform.
Could parents please support us in this expectation.
EAST TAIERI FACEBOOK PAGE
East Taieri School has a Facebook page. On this page you can be kept up-to-date with what is
happening at school, as well as any reminders or important events that are occurring or
coming up. Simply search for East Taieri School and like our page.
WINTER TERMS
Classes would appreciate donations of any board games or indoor activities suitable for
classroom use during wet intervals and lunchtimes during the winter terms.
ADVERTISING IN THE NEWSLETTER
We are giving businesses the opportunity to advertise through our Newsletter. The cost would
be $100 per term for weekly advertising. For more information please contact Annette in the
office or email her on [email protected].
FOR SALE – SCHOOL CULOTTES
Size 10 culottes never been worn - $30.00 (retail $38.00). See Annette in the office.
VALUES FOCUS ~ ~
Thinking of Others
SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR SALE
Polar Fleece - Size 6
Track Pants - Size 4/6
Jacket Size - 8
Shorts Size - 6
Polo Top Size - 8
Polo Tops Size - 10
Sunhat Size - L
Phone: 4774231
NETBALL ET Jazz v Elmgrove Purple, won 7-0, player of the day was McKenzie. ET ACERS v Outram – Lost 9-8. Player of the Day – Olivia Fowler. Everyone played exceptionally against a tall team.
If you would like your teams results in our newsletter, please hand them into the office on
Monday morning or email the office at [email protected]
East Taieri School Ski Trips 2013
CARDONA SKI RESORT, WANAKA FAMILY MEMBERS OF EAST TAIERI SCHOOL PUPILS ONLY
Hi everyone, Due to the dates of the July School Holidays, the fact that the last two July ski trips have been cancelled due to lack of snow and sporting commitments of our own children, we have decided to run 2 x 3 day weekends this year (Saturday, Sunday and Monday). Therefore, those that have sport on a Saturday morning can come up in the afternoon and ski Sunday and Monday!
TOILET PAPER FUNDRAISER
The Year 6 children are raising money for their school camp by selling bags
of toilet paper.
Each bag contains 45 rolls and costs $20.00. Take this opportunity to stock
up!
Track down one of the Year 6 children and place an order with them or their
parents or see Annette in the office.
SPORTS NOTICES
LOST
- A White MGP Scooter belonging
to Hannah Wilson
- Brayden Sutherland (Rm2) is
missing a merino that is named.
Please check.
We are prepared to organise a trip for 3/4th of August but we will NOT be in Wanaka. To make this weekend happen, we will need a confirmed group of no less than 15 skiers and someone willing to make payment at the booking office, record equipment hire and distribute tickets at Cardrona over the weekend.
3/4th August
17/18/19th August Peak Rates
14/15/16th Sept Off Peak Rates
Peak Rates W/End Monday W/End Monday
Lift, Lesson & Rental $ 76.00 $ 76.00 $ 63.00 $ 67.00 $ 56.00
Lift & Lesson (own gear) $ 58.00 $ 58.00 $ 45.00 $ 49.00 $ 38.00
Under 6 Ski Free – Lesson & Gear Hire Only $ 45.00 $ 45.00 $ 45.00 $ 40.00 $ 40.00
All prices are per person/per day. We will advise if the prices change from those shown above. Other hire options available on request, eg. jackets, helmets etc. Note: Cardrona recommend the use of helmets. Lessons are a compulsory part of the schools’ deal. Families organise their own accommodation and transport. Please let us know which weekend/s you are planning on attending by emailing us at [email protected]. For those that indicate their interest, we will be emailing you from this address with further information prior to each trip so please provide an email address that you will check regularly. You may need to check your spam folders if you don’t receive a return email from us. First in with money, first served as we have limited spaces. If you have any questions our contact details are:
Nicky Standring M 027 274 0220 H 489 7349 Sarah Maydon M 0274 316 900 H 489 0178
or email [email protected]
FOR SALE
2 Bichon X Shih Tzu male puppies
Phone Jo Hastie 489 4639
BBQ - Year 6 Camp Fundraiser
Following Jump Rope for Heart, the year 6's will be running a BBQ and Sand Dig.
Prices are:
Hamburger $4.00
Sausage & Bread $ 2.00
Milk $2.00
LOL Drink $2.00
Sand Dig $1.00
We will also be taking orders for packs of toilet paper $20.00 for 45 rolls - what a
bargain!
(More classes can be added at The Hub with demand)
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