SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Term 4, Week 4 – 7th November 2019

Welcome/Velkommen/Kia Ora Koutou

What a great start to our week. Monday morning a fire drill, which took less than 2 minutes. Staff and

students should be very pleased with their quick responses. Ka Pai! Thank you to Sarena, Amy, Neil and

Pete for supporting the consolidation of the Firewise Programme and ending the day with a little splash

of on energetic high. We are so lucky to have this expertise in our community and people who are willing

to support the knowledge and development of our tamariki.

Well done to all our students and their exhibits for the Flower Show. There sure is a lot of talent here

at Norsewood & Districts’ School. I am always impressed with the exhibits. Certificates were handed

out at Merit Assembly. Thank you to Heather Cheer and the team that organise the Flower Show it is

such a great opportunity for our students to participate in.

I trust everyone has been enjoying the Guy Fawkes celebrates, remember there is

a community fireworks display on Friday evening. It should be spectacular!

School Vision:

“On a GREAT Learning Adventure” SCHOOL VALUES

Give it a Go!, Respectful, Empowered, Attitude, Thinking CoL Vision:

An inclusive community that collaborates to support purposeful and intentional learning that is future focused

NORSEWOOD & DISTRICTS’ SCHOOL

Coronation Street P.O. Box 3 Norsewood, 4943 Phone/fax (06) 3740870 Principal - Nikkie Christie principal@norsewood.school.nz

“On a Great Learning Adventure”

Thank you to Charlie Menzies for judging the Science Project Fair. The feedback is great and will

support our students to progress further. Well done to all our students who participated in a Science

Project, you should be proud.

Remember it is School Athletics tomorrow starting at 9:00 a.m. students are to arrive at school in their

athletics gear. Students to wear house colours. Thank you to those who have already offered their

support, if you are still able to support and have forgot to let us know, please let Maxine in the office

know, I am sure there is still plenty to do. It is forecasted to be slightly cloudy with 10% precipitation.

Although there may be cloud, our students will still need their hats, plenty of water and to wear

sunscreen. Thank you for your support. If for any reason we have to cancel Athletics Day tomorrow,

postponement is on Monday 11 November, same time.

I want to take this time to say that I have resigned as Principal of Norsewood & Districts’ School. It

has been a sorrowing time in making this decision. I have enjoyed my time immensely and I have an

abundance of special memories to take with me. The team at Norsewood & Districts’ School are amazing

and I couldn’t ask to be part of a better team. The students here are incredible and have taught me

more than they could ever know. My heart will always be with the students and I am excited to here of

their continued great learning adventures.

There are so many in the community who have welcome me and supported me thoroughly. I cannot thank

them enough for the past 3 years. The past and current BoT have empowered me and guided me, thank

you. The school is well placed and I know that the BoT are proactive in finding a Principal who will live

and breathe the school vision ‘On a Great Learning Adventure and our School Values Give it a Go,

Respect, Empowered, Attitude and Thinking. I do not leave the position until the end of January next

year. I will be fully committed in the Principal role until then. Thank you and remember ko koe i runga i

te mōrearea akoranga nui. (you are on a great learning adventure)

Treasure the time you have with friends and family over the weekend. If you are attending a fireworks

display stay safe.

Det Bra / Nga Mihi

Nikkie Christie

Principal

From the BoT Wednesday the 5th board members attended and excellent training session put on by the School Trustees

Association. The main topic was 'inclusiveness' however there were also valuable insights on planning and

relationship building. This will be helpful for the BoT as we plan for 2020 over the remainder of the year.

Bruce Knight, Steph O’Brien, Hiraina Tamihana, Stuart Radcliffe, Jose McGoverne, Nikkie Christie.

STRATEGIC PLAN School Values – GREAT

Give it a Go! Respectful Empowered Attitude Thinking

This term our students will be focusing on Attitude and Thinking

Goal 2 - GREAT Learners

At Norsewood & Districts’ School All learners are provided with opportunities to be part of Great Learning with a strong emphasis on

Equity & Excellence and Wellbeing & Achievement for all learners.

There is a focus on tikanga and te reo Māori for the benefit of all learners

We value and learn about the unique language and cultures of our Scandinavian Heritage.

Curriculum areas are targeted to improve school-wide achievement.

All our staff and students are valued and we care for their well-being.

Staff are provided with opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge

We have confident learners who are effective in communicating, engaged, enjoy and interpret and contribute

information to the sense of their own identity.

All students will solve problems and experience success

All stakeholders will be valued and we will embrace the unique qualities of all learners

DANNEVIRKE HIGH SCHOOL CRICKET Dannevirke High School Cricket 2020 is fast approaching and we are keen to get it up and

running as soon as possible once the new year approaches.

This is available to both girls and boys and years 9-13.

If you are keen on being an assistant coach for this sport please get in touch with Miriam at

Dannevirke High school on 3748302 or sportfit@dannevirkehigh.school.nz

Odyssey Cave

Ma te Atua koutou e manaaki.

The children showed their creative flair during Pet and Craft Day last week. The classroom

smelt like a florist shop and the seaside all mixed together! The children especially enjoyed

designing their shoebox gardens, vaseline mosaic saucers and decorating biscuits. It was lovely

to see the children sharing their flowers and lending a hand where needed. What a fabulous day

it was. Roll on next year!

Our science investigation was based on our question, “Can children with longer legs jump further

than children with shorter legs?” We thought they could because their legs are longer so they

can jump a further distance. I wonder what you think?

On Monday, Sarena and her Firewise Team came to educate the children about fire safety and

the importance of fire alarms and safe meeting places. We were all shocked to see and hear

how quickly fires can take hold. We practised “get down, get low, get out - fast” and had some

fun trying on the firefighter’s safety gear. We were also challenged, by getting out of a dark

maze quickly. The final hose down was lots of fun after a very hot day!

We are gearing up for Athletics on Friday and our Merit Assembly in two weeks time. The

children have some special items planned already.

Hope you can come.

Ka kite, Jose

Redet

Another full on fortnight at Norsewood and Districts’ School

We were very fortunate to have Serena and Amy at school on

Monday teaching the children about Firewise. Serena told the

children about the need to check multi-boards regularly. If they

are hot on the back dispose of them and get a new one. These

multi boards have been the cause of house fires. If you do not

have smoke alarms in your house Amy Domper’s contact details

are at the school office and she is happy to help you install these

very important safety devices. The tamariki loved climbing

through the tunnel, squirting the big fire hose and examining the

fire engine.

The other highlight of this last fortnight was the Craft and Pet Day. The children

carefully prepared their exhibits. The pet rocks were carefully created over several

days and the children were proud of the end result. Thank you to the judges and

helpers who gave up their time to make the day a success. Thank you especially to

Michelle whose help, made preparing the exhibits enjoyable. The visit down to see the

Norsewood Flower Show to see their exhibits was an additional bonus.

We now have sunblock in the class and this is applied at morning tea and lunch time. Thank you for

everyone who has provided a school sunhat for their child. If these are left in the children’s lockers

they are always there.

Reports have been sent out if you have any queries please don’t hesitate to ask.

Jocelyn

I have a lamb and I like it and I won ribbons.

- William Heald

I have a dog and I love him and we won a ribbon.

-Riley Rolston

I brought a guinea pig and his name is Guinea.

-Billie Drysdale

I went to Pet Day. Nina won a ribbon.

-Richie Scaife

Sports Section

Touch Rugby

Primary School Touch will start back on Friday 18th October 2019. Divisions are: Junior (Year 1-3) Intermediate (Year 4-6) Senior (Year 7-8) Games will be played in 10 minute halves, 2 minute halftime break. There must be at least 2 girls on the field at all times, with a total of 6 on the field. Games will be played every Friday starting at 4pm. Please let Maxine in the office know if you can coach/manage a team, or if your child is interested in playing

Athletics

Our starting date for Club will be Wednesday 16th October (1st Wednesday in term 4) We have set fees for the season as: 2-6 years only term 4 $25 time: 5.30-6.15pm approx 7-14years $70 15 years + $80 Over 7s warm up between 5pm-5.30pm and finish approx. 7pm Trainings with Ivan on Monday nights 5.30pm for over 7s All registrations and information will be done online only through our club facebook page. PLEASE GO TO THIS LINK TO REGISTER (it may take a couple of attempts but it will work) https://memberdesq.onesporttechnology.com/3329 We have set the Forbes and Tippets annual Relay race to be held on Monday 2nd December with Tuesday 3rd as the postponement date (more information will be sent out closer to event) Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me Thank you Kelly Gillard Dannevirke Athletics

Cricket Dannevirke Sports Club Junior Cricket registration night Thursday 24th October at 5.15pm at the Domain. All school ages welcome. Come along and have a go! Registration form is available on our school website.

Events – Reminders Section Reminders Please recycle Colgate Cartons or tubes and drop off yummy stickers to office.

Please check Lost Property box!

8 November School Athletics

12 November Technology Yrs 7/8

13 November Mana Potential

14 November Ki O Rahi Yrs 7/8

15 November Mana Potential

18 November Mana Potential

19 November Technology Yrs 7/8

20 November Interschool Athletics

21 November Ki O Rahi Yrs 7/8 Maxine Walshe – Bus Monitors Merit Assembly – Odyssey Cave

26 November Technology Yrs 7/8

27 November Interschool Athletics PP Day

28 November Ki O Rahi Yrs 7/8 Dannevirke High School Open Day – Year 8

4 December Student Carols – Senior Luncheon Hovding Hall

5 December Ki O Rahi Yrs 7/8 Merit Assembly – Redet Strengthening Families Meeting – REAP Dannevirke 10.30am

10 December Ki O Rahi Tournament

12 December Prizegiving

13 December Leavers Dinner

18 December BoT Meeting

20 December END OF TERM 4

Flower Show Entries

OUTSIDE NOTICES

Stitch me in Dannevirke will be taking orders for 2019 school uniforms. StitchMe Your brand comes alive with us Sharlene & David Curtis 136 Adelaide Road Dannevirke Tararua 4930 06 374 9947 027 2180575 (s) 027 2214958 (d) www.stitchme.co.nz

Bucks fruit & vege truck will be parked on the school field

(Thor st entrance) Every Wednesday.

3pm-4pm. Come meet the girls and pick

up some fresh deals.