NEWSLETTER 17 October 2016 Principal: Jennifer Horgan (M.Ed., B.A., Dip. Ed. Leadership) Email: etaieri@east-taieri.school.nz Web: www.easttaieri.school.nz

Phone: 489 6737

Dear Parents/Caregivers

WELCOME

We welcome into Room 13 Kelsi Wallace and Lexie Moody and

wish them happy times at East Taieri.

SUNHATS

A reminder that it is compulsory for all students to wear a school sunhat during outside activities this term. Sunhats are available from the office for

$12. Please label your child’s hat clearly.

MUFTI DAY - Friday 21 October

We are having a mufti day this Friday to raise money for raffle prizes for the quiz to be held by the Home and School committee next month. If your child chooses to wear mufti they must bring a gold coin. YEAR 6 CAMP MEETING

This Thursday 20 October 6 pm in the Owhiro Centre

This is the final camp meeting of the year. We will share details about the week’s timetable and activities. Children are invited to attend with their parents.

REVIEWING OUR SCHOOL VISION

Our present vision was written 12 years ago. We are reviewing our vision to ensure it reflects the changing world that our children are part of. We would appreciate your input in this process as you are an integral part of our school community. Could you please take the time to answer a short survey. Your responses

along with those of staff and students, will help us to form the vision for our school. To access the survey, type in the following address (https://goo.gl/forms/FjvfwYbzBsEJ7Grw1) or go to the school website (www.easttaieri.school.nz) or click on the link in Facebook. The survey will be accessible for 1 more week

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ATHLETICS

On Tuesday the Senior Syndicate held their annual school athletics sports. The children all showed great sportsmanship, encouraging their fellow competitors and are to be congratulated for their efforts. A number of students qualified for the TSSA athletics on Tuesday 25 October. These children will receive a notice this week with more information about this event.

SPORT AND CULTURAL GROUP FUNDING

East Taieri Home and School Committee and Parents supporting our endeavours have created a small surplus for 2016. With this surplus we would like to support Sports and Cultural groups of East Taieri School and, are now inviting groups to apply for funding. Please apply in writing with the name of the group, a quick explanation of the equipment needed, a summary of costs and your contact details. If successful, the money will need to be spent and receipts returned before December 5th. Please be aware that you may not receive all the funding asked for depending on the number of applications we receive. The next Home & School meeting is October 26th. Envelopes should be clearly named for Home and School Committee and given to Annette in the office. Good luck!

WINTER SPORTS ASSEMBLY

Congratulations to all the sports teams who competed over the winter in hockey, netball and miniball. It was wonderful to see so many of the teams placed in their competitions. Well done to the children who received ‘Most Valuable Player’ and ‘Most Improved’ awards. A big thank you to the coaches, as without their support we could not offer the range of sporting opportunities. Trophy Winners:

Back Row: Emma Timney (ET Netball Most Valuable Player), Amelia Thorburn (Middleton

Family Trophy - Netball), Poppy Jennings (Sportsmanship – Netball), Mya O’Connor (Evans

Family Trophy – Hockey), Renee Pitchers ( Gillies Family Trophy – Netball)

Front Row: Ben O’Connor (Evan Family Trophy – Hockey), Harry Summers (Swimming) and

Charlotte Va’afusuaga (ET Most Improved Trophy – Hockey)

WORKING BEE -SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER

Ross Ballantyne, our caretaker and Andrew Hollands, our Board of Trustees member responsible for Property would like to hold a working bee at

school on Saturday 12 November. Ross has done an amazing job tidying up the school grounds over the

last term, but he has a few projects that require extra man/woman-power! He needs at least three people with chainsaws, (must have safety gear) and helpers to cart away branches, etc. The woodchips under the adventure playground are to be replaced, so shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows will be required. Work on the new Junior Playground development outside Rooms 9 and 10 will also take place on the same day. Dallas Shaw will be overseeing this project. People with carpentry skills will be required for this venture. If you are able to assist, please fill in the attached slip, indicating which jobs you would like to help with. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKING BEE - SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER

Name:

Phone Number:

I would like to help with …………………………………………………………………………………….

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IT DONATION

At East Taieri we are working towards having a 1:1 student to device ratio. We believe that devices and technology play an integral role in our children’s future and we strive to provide the best possible access to these tools. Last year we introduced an IT Donation to the school fees. So far this year we have raised just over $2800. As you can see in the thermometer our current student to device ratio is 1:3. We would like to thank all those who have contributed towards helping us achieve this goal.

TEE BALL / SOFTBALL PLAYERS WANTED URGENTLY

The softball season is about to begin. If you would like

to play either Tee Ball or Softball please contact the office.

Last season the Tee Ball team had a successful season and

it would be great to continue this. Peter Wilson is happy to

coach the team again. At this stage we have one Tee Ball team but

only have 9 players and we also have 7 players for the Peanut League,

which is the beginning of real softball. If you would like to be part of either of these teams

please contact the office or Peter Wilson on 0274 327489.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Every year thousands of shoe boxes are filled by New Zealanders and sent

overseas to children less privileged or who are in desperate situations.

Boxes can be filled with such items as clothing, a little toy, school

stationery or personal hygiene items. It is easy, fun and a great way to

involve your children in a practical way to help those less fortunate. If you

would like to fill a box please see Jo Hackfath who has some in her office. Boxes need to be

filled by October 30th.

Focus Value ~

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

Open this Friday 8.30am – 9.00am

In the Hub.

TERM FOUR EVENTS

OCTOBER

21 Mufti Day Room 7 Assembly

24 Labour Day

25 TSSA Athletics Champs

27 Hockey Tournament - Years 3 and 4

28 H&S BBQ

NOVEMBER

4 Room 3 Assembly

11 Y0-3 Cross Country 2pm - Dance Club Performance

15 Otago Athletics

18 Room 13 Assembly

21-25 Year 6 Camp

28-1 Dec Surf Life Saving sessions

DECEMBER

2 Year 6 Rafting Day

Junior/Middle Athletics Day

9 Talent Quest

14 Reports go home

15 Carol Service

16 Last Day (half day)

2017 31 January – start of Term 1

ART AUCTION - TAIERI BY AND BUY The Home and School Committee are organising an art auction to be held on the 1st of December. We a looking for quality artists to participate in this. If you are an artist (any medium) or know of an artist who lives in, or has a connection with the Taieri area and may be interested - please contact Marie 027 4247 760 or e-mail threetimesm@clear.net.nz

FLIPPABALL

Our new Year 3 & 4 team played

their first game yesterday. We lost

of Kaikorai but the team’s skills

improved as the game went on.

Player of the Day: Emily Russell

We still have a couple of places if

anyone else would like to join the

team. Please see Mrs Parker in

Room 6.