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06 3880130

26 Huia Street

Taihape, 4720

www.tas.school.nz

TAS Radio - 88.1FM

rmcmillan@tas.school.nz

Principal: Richard McMillan

Lead Me to Lead My Learning

Taihape Area School

Monday 5th August, 2019 Term 3 – Number 3

Important Dates

This Week Thursday 8th Winter Tournament BOT Meeting

Next Week Friday 16th Wanganui Regional Chess Tournament @ WIS

FYI

Monday 26th TEACHER ONLY DAY

Tena koutou katoa

Welcome back after the weekend, and a few

very wild days of weather. We have another

busy week ahead with Winter Tournament on

Thursday. Winter Tournament is for Year 4-8

children, and is always a major highlight, and

this year a record 47 Teams have entered. This

event showcases one of the advantages we have

as an Area School, as there are many Leadership

opportunities available on the day, including for our Senior PE Students who act as

Coaches and Team Managers. These students are able to pass on their experience and

knowledge which, even though they are still relatively young, is developing

exponentially.

The School Roll has grown encouragingly over the past 2 years. It now stands just under

300, with the main growth in the Primary School. The Year 1-8 Roll is over 180, which is

larger than the Secondary Roll, and we now have 9 classes operating. The Year 9-13 Roll

has been impacted by the movement through the School of a very small year group, the

current Year 12, which has only 11 students.

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In 2020 this group is likely to decrease even further as these students leave to take their

place in the adult world. The following year Secondary numbers will start to grow again.

We have many outstanding young people in our School, students who would be high

achievers in any School. The challenge for many of these students is to ensure they

achieve a balance between their many commitments. In terms of their life at School,

most are heavily involved in sport, many have leadership roles, and of course academic

demands are paramount. On top of this come out of School commitments, which

includes work in some cases.

Achieving a life balance is a challenge for most, and for our students the opportunity to

learn to prioritise comes at an early age. It is heartening to observe this happen, and the

maturity revealed in the process.

In a smaller School leadership opportunities are definitely

more accessible to students. This in no way downplays the

importance and significance of these leadership roles, but

is merely a reflection of the numbers of students in

contention. The role of Head Boy or Girl, or Leader of

School Council, or Head of Hospitality, is prestigious in any

School.

The fact remains however, that the opportunity to make a difference, to leave a long-

term legacy, is more attainable in a smaller School.

Have a great week.

Nga mihi nui

Richard McMillan

PRINCIPAL

The TAS School Wide Behaviour Expectations are: - Rangatiratanga: Wairuatanga:

We are Learners We are Reflective

We show Rangatiratanga We show Wairuatanga

Whanaungatanga: Manaakitanga:

We are Caring We are Respectful

We show Whanaungatanga We show Manaakitanga

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Tall Poppies – Week 2 The following Taihape Area School students rose above the crowd last

week as outstanding achievers, and members of our Learning

Community:

All Alayna Nelson, Noelle Arorangi Hansen, and Faith Peretini-Teepa (Room 1) - for

writing out some words by sounding out the letters they hear;

Te Ru-Kaurito Lacy (Room 9) – for good listening skills;

Aroha Te Huia (Room 9) – for beautiful singing in Te Reo Maori;

Kendall Wilson - welcome to room 2;

Tremaine Temara (Room 2) - for showing perseverance in his reading and letter work;

Miles Maata (Room 4) - for mastering regrouping in addition and multiplication, and having a

positive attitude in Maths;

Liam Sime (Room 4) - for his efforts in Report Writing. Being able to research information

and put it into his own words;

Asya Grant (Room 5) - for her outstanding leadership role among her peers;

Naiomi Tai (Room 5) - for her focused learning in mathematics, especially her problem solving

skills;

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Tu Rolston (Room 6) - for outstanding performance in PE and a great all round work ethic;

Alex Tiseli (Room 6) - for demonstrating leadership, and being responsible;

Nailul-Hafiz Saifudin (Room 7) – for producing an imaginative, and high quality, pick-a-path

narrative;

Kortez Kaiou (Room 8) - for showing Whanaungatanga to others during learning times;

Chloe Crimp (Room 8) - for awesome learning during Maths;

Ezrah Hopa-Cribb, Ocean Seymour-Adam, Taylor Hay-Martin, and Ziah Ratana-Horton –

for being selected for Rugby Wanganui U13 Rugby Trials.

Teacher Only Day FYI – School will be closed on Monday 26th August for

a Teacher Only Day – this is halfway through the term

and will give everyone the opportunity for a mid-term

break.

Supporting Your Child at Home -

Writing Whatever writing activities you do with children at home, remember these main ideas:

1. Keep it short;

2. Make it fun;

3. Make it relevant;

4. The ideas are more important than the spelling

and grammar;

5. Using technology can make writing more fun.

Ideas:

1. Email relatives and friends;

2. Personal diary;

3. Interactive Websites e.g. www.piclits.com www.eduplace.com/tales/

Prize Giving Please return Cups and Trophies as soon as possible.

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Colds, Flu, and Illnesses As is normal for this time of the year, life at School has been

disrupted by the customary range of colds, flu, and illnesses that

always seem to strike during winter. Absenteeism can severely

disrupt student’s learning, as well as impact upon their

involvement in school events and activities, in particular their

academic endeavours and sport.

The following extract has some very sound advice from a Former Director of Public

Health (please note the emphasis on personal responsibility for promoting basic

hygiene practices): -

“Schools and Early Childhood Services by their nature are susceptible to many viruses

and influenza in particular is readily spread by Children. Dealing with any health issue

like this is problematic for Schools, and Early Childhood Services, although there is

evidence that suggests that some basic measures will slow down the spread of viruses

like influenza.

The key to prevention still lies with the promotion of good infection control messages:

regular and effective hand washing: -

when coughing or sneezing cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and afterwards promptly dispose of the tissue and wash your hands;

or cough into your arm; keep your hands away from your mouth, nose, ears and eyes as

mucous membrane can let the virus into your body through your airways or eyes;

stay at home when unwell with flu-like symptoms.” - Dr Mark Jacobs (Former Director of Public Health)

It is essential effective infection control practices are encouraged at Home, as well as at

School. We all tend to get run down from time to time, and are therefore susceptible to

the various bugs, and illnesses, that do the rounds. By promoting healthy living and

healthy practices, we may be able to at least minimize the damage.

Children Learn What They Live If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn;

If children live with hostility, they learn to fight;

If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive;

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If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves;

If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy;

If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy;

If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty;

If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence;

If children live with tolerance, they learn patience;

If children live with praise, they learn appreciation;

If children live with acceptance, they learn to love;

If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves;

If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have

a goal;

If children live with sharing, they learn generosity;

If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness;

If children live with fairness, they learn justice;

If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn

respect;

If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them;

If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live

- Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte *Ph.D).

Need to Talk? Need to Talk? Free call, or text 1737, any time to speak to a trained Counsellor, for

any reason.

Lifeline: 0800 543 354;

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 / 0508 TAUTOKO (24/7). This is a

service for people who may be thinking about suicide, or those who are concerned about family, or friends;

Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (24/7);

Samaritans: 0800 726 666 (24/7);

Youthline: 0800 376 633 (24/7) or free text 234 (8am-12am), or email

talk@youthline.co.nz;

What's Up: online chat (7pm-10pm) or 0800 WHATSUP/ 0800 9428 787

children's helpline (1pm-10pm weekdays, 3pm-10pm weekends);

Kidsline (ages 5-18): 0800 543 754 (24/7);

Rural Support Trust Helpline: 0800 787 254;

Healthline: 0800 611 116;

Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155.

If it is an emergency and you feel like you, or someone else is at risk, call 111.

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0800What’s Up Barnardos 0800What’s Up (0800 942 87 87) is a free and confidential nationwide telephone/online chat helpline for children and youth in New Zealand between the ages of 5-18 years old, staffed by paid, trained counsellors.

We have been there for the children of Aotearoa for over 17 years, and during this time we have talked with thousands of children about whatever is on their mind. We have listened to their stories, their worries, and even their jokes. We do not tell them what to do, but instead provide support, and allow them space to explore what is best for them and the possible consequences of their choices. 0800What’s Up is open every day, including public holidays.

Our phone line hours are: Monday to Friday 12 noon to 11pm Saturdays and Sundays 3pm to 11pm Our online chat is open 3-10pm, 7 days

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Winter Tournament 2019 Winter Tournament is scheduled for Thursday.

This year we have 46 Teams, from all around

the Central Plateau, participating – 14 Netball,

13 Rugby, and 19 Football. These are record

numbers.

Round Robin Games begin at 9.45am.

A special thank you to Leah Collings, and Jude Hardwidge for

organizing Winter Tournament. It requires an enormous amount of

work to ensure all that all boxes are ticked, something they are very

good at.

Quotes of the Week

TAS Behaviour

Expectation

Whanaungatanga We interact with others in a supportive way.

“You must take personal responsibility.

You cannot change the circumstances,

the seasons, or the wind, but you can

change yourself. That is something you

have charge of”- Jim Rohn.

“Find joy in everything

you choose to do. Every

job, relationship, home,

it's your responsibility to

love it, or change it” -

Chuck Palahniuk.

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This looks like:-

We use kind and encouraging words;

We help others and do our share of the

work or activity;

We take turns;

We share equipment;

We listen to others in the group / class.

World Flight Record Kiwi aviator Cliff Tait is tonight (actually last Thursday 1st)

quietly celebrating his world record flight alongside the tiny

aircraft Miss Jacy that carried him into aviation history in

1969.

The retired pilot, who’s turning 90 in October, is attending a

private function with his family and close friends at MOTAT's

Aviation Display Hall where Miss Jacy is on permanent

display.

The date August 1st, 1969, marks the day Mr Tait made

history.

He became the first aviator to circumnavigate the globe in a New Zealand made aircraft

that is also believed to be the smallest single engine aircraft to complete the journey.

He landed the small Airtourer 115 at Hamilton Airport to a rapturous welcome from

hundreds of people.

A motorised parade through the city followed.

Cliff Tait left Hamilton on 12 May, 1969, on a journey that was to take 80 days and 5.5

hours.

He had meticulously planned and charted his trip and flew without the aid of any of the

high-tech navigation and cockpit systems that are now part and parcel of modern day

aviation.

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"Everybody laughed at me, said I was crazy, that it couldn’t be done," Mr Tait says. "They

said I didn’t have the brains to do it and the aircraft was too small."

But the then 40-year-old proved his critics wrong and completed the journey safely.

His relieved wife and family were anxiously waiting at the airport.

"It’s a long way round the world on one engine," wife Joyce Tait says. "And it’s such a

long way in a small plane."

Mrs Tait supported her husband’s aviation adventure and had even encouraged him to

learn to fly when they first moved to Hamilton.

MOTAT is honouring the 50th Anniversary of Mr Tait’s record with a display that

includes memorabilia from his journey.

It’s a big week of celebration for Cliff and Joyce Tait – they’re also celebrating their 67th

wedding anniversary on Friday.

The pair first met 71 years ago and Cliff says he’s looking forward to spending another 71

years with his beloved Joyce.

Thank You A thank you to the Cherry Family who have donated a large

number of books to the School.

Basketball The Year 7/8's started off slow. But soon got into rhythm. A strong display at both of ends of the court by Taylor was instrumental in getting the win. Final score 38-24

The Senior Girls had their first game in 5 weeks and it was obvious. With numerous passes made to the opposition, and many of the easier shots missed. Although they started to come right in the second half, they left their run too late. The Final score - 38-32.

The Senior Boys had a must win game to ensure an easier semi-final. Although they fell behind in the first half and, because of foul trouble, we were limited in substitutions. Shots started to fall in the second half, and with strong rebounding from Tim Pekamu and Dallas Sullivan, and a full court press, they came back with 9.8 seconds to win by 2. The Final score 41-39

- Shona Salomen

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Rugby Another good win on Saturday 47-5 v PNBHS. This Team is going from strength, and

playing a fast open style of rugby, with contributions from all players.

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Not Today!! The Turf after that amazing hail storm

at the end of last year – November 2018