Term 1, Week 7 - Wednesday 18 March 2015 Kia ora families, We are quickly coming to the end of our first term and as we do it is worth considering our 2014 progress. I have placed a brief summary of our progress and achievement on our website (http://www.waitakiri.school.nz/Our+Learning.html). What is evident is the hard work and dedication of the team at Waitākiri School; the support from you our families and the community, and the additional support from the Ministry of Education saw our children achieve very positive outcomes in 2014. We have a strong foundation from which to build from, and in 2015 we are working extremely hard to make sure your child is happy, enjoying the challenge of learning and making positive progress. This will mean at times you child will feel like he/she is in the learning pit which can lead to some negative feelings about school and learning. Our job is twofold; 1. Encourage children into the learning pit 2. Provide them with strategies to make their way out of the learning pit. If we do this well your child will get that wonderful 'Aha!' feeling that comes when we learn something new. An easy example is when a child learns to ride a bike. We encourage them to do it, it can hurt, it can be frustrating, it can be upsetting, it requires perseverance, feedback, watching others, and then at some point if we preserve, the 'aha' moment - I CAN RIDE! Have a look at the link to the learning pit. Talk with your child about situations where you have been in the learning pit (adults often avoid going into the learning pit!) and how you had to listen to feedback, persevere, take advice, read, research etc until you finally achieved some new learning. Children who can successfully go into the learning pit and make their way out are REAL Learning Heroes at Waitākiri School. More road safety....... We have asked before that children do not ride their bikes on the footpath. Last week we had a serious complaint from a parent about her pre-schooler being knocked over by a cyclist. The guidelines are quite clear (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/cyclist-code/about-cycling/cyclist-responsibilities.html#share). Please help keep our children and families safe. If you are going to let your child ride on the footpath know there are two non-negotiable areas, outside both campuses. Cross the road using the pedestrian crossing or at the lights.

Neill O'Reilly Principal

Wetlands & River Campuses: phone: 03 383 2736

e-mail: office@waitakiri.school.nz

website: www.waitakiri.school.nz

OSCAR bookings: phone: 027 655 8104 School cellphone 027 202 3543

WHEELS AT SCHOOL

Children are encouraged to bring their wheels to school – scooters, skateboards or ripsticks and ride them in the designated areas. Anyone with wheels are to walk their wheels to classrooms. There is a designated area to ride at school. If a child is found riding their wheels anywhere other than the designated area, their wheels will be taken to the office for the day and they can collect them after school.

Waitākiri School Board of Trustees vacancy Due to a vacancy on the board we now seek expressions of interest for the position of Board Secretary/Communications role. We are looking for someone who will be a member of the inaugural Waitākiri School Board; who has some experience in communications and will have time available to complete this role. Expressions of interest are asked to contact the Board Chair, Andrew Shipley on 0274 355 302or email andrewshipley01@gmail.com.

Concrete Pour at Wetlands Campus

Due to adverse weather conditions expected later today the concrete pour is cancelled until

Monday 23 March. THANK YOU HAWKINS CONSTRUCTION

SCHOOL NOTICES

Payments can be made into our School account 03 1700 0622075 025

Oscar account 03 1700 0622075 026

Please ensure you are signed up to receive our texts. This is one of the main forms of

communication. Text: follow WaitakiriSchool to 8987

REMINDER: SCHOOL CLOSES AT 12.30PM ON WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL FOR 3 WAY CONFERENCES. If you are unable to pick up your child at 12.30pm please let the school office know before Friday 27th March. Note: Children will be supervised at the Wetlands Campus. River children will be transported up to Wetlands via bus at 12.30pm. SCHOOL BANKING WITH ANZ AT RIVER CAMPUS School Banking is every Friday morning from 8.30am to 9am in the Library at the River Campus. Remember it is not the amount you deposit, it is the regularity of your deposits. We look forward to seeing you. HOLIDAY UNIFORM DELIVERY To receive uniform orders in the April school holidays order online at www.orders.alymaclean.co.nz/waitakiri by 12noon Tuesday 14 April 2015. Uniforms can then be collected from the River campus office either Thursday 16 April or Friday 17 April 2015 between 10am and 3pm.

LEARNING HEROES MORNING TEA ► Room 18 - Jack, Logan, Luke, Jessica, Ruby and Sophie with Mr Neill Patrick O’Reilly the Irishman on St Patrick’s Day! PICNIC WITH THE PRINCIPAL – WETLANDS ► Sam had his picnic early as his class went on a wetlands walk at noon that day.

◄ PICNIC WITH THE PRINCIPAL – RIVER

THE STORY OF MAUI, WITH RIHARI AND SONYA

HERITAGE FAMILY PHOTOS For those of you who booked, tomorrow (Thursday) is the day for family photos at 8.15am at the River Campus. It will be the parent/caregivers responsibility to get their children to and from each campus for this photo. WAITĀKIRI SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR SALE New Aly Maclean uniform, worn for 2 days only. Size 12 short sleeve polo $20, size 14 girl’s skort $25. Enquires to Kim at River Campus please.

Waitākiri School Parent 3-Way

Conferences 3-way learning conferences will be held on Monday 30th

March 3.30pm – 7.45pm and again on Wednesday 1st April

1.15pm – 6pm. Bookings can be made online from Monday 9th

March Please follow the instructions below:

1. Log on to: www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

2. The school code is 2R5ZG

3. Follow the prompts on screen:

4. When you are done, your interview timetable will be emailed

to you.

5. Bookings open on Monday 9th March

6. Bookings will close on Monday 30th March at 11am.

7. Please only book one conference per child.

8. If you have any questions or do not have access to a

computer, you may contact either office and they will be

happy to make a booking for you. A confirmation slip will be

sent home with your child.

If these dates and times do not suit your family, please contact

the teacher directly about making a mutually suitable time.

Please note: On Wednesday 1st April, school will be closing

at the earlier time of 12.30pm as interviews will start at

1.15pm that day. If you cannot arrange for your child to

be collected at this earlier time, please contact either

school office by Monday 23rd March on phone 3832736, txt

027 2023543 or email office@waitakiri.school.nz On

Monday 30th March school will finish at the usual time and

interviews will begin at 3.30pm. Please note OSCAR will

operate as per usual from 3pm on both days.

NEW ENTRANT PARENTS – PLEASE NOTE

Learning Studios 7a (Mrs Dobson) and 8c (Mrs Hill) are not having 3 Way

Conferences at the same time as the other classes. 8c have already had theirs

and 7a are having theirs after children have been at school for 6 weeks. Teachers

will contact parents directly to make a suitable time to meet.

SCHOOL SWIMMING: Congratulations to all the children who participated in our school swimming event. It took determination and courage to put your name forward for your chosen events. You are all REAL HEROES for representing Waitakiri with such awesome-ness! The results are as follows:

8 YEAR GIRLS FREESTYLE 9 YEAR BOYS FREESTYLE

1st Lauren 1st Corbin

2nd Shelby 2nd Laine

3rd Rosa 3rd Renzo

9 YEAR GIRLS FREESTYLE 10 YEAR BOYS FREESTYLE

1st Sophie M 1st Kyrem

2nd Sophie V 2nd Tylah-Ray

3rd Mia 3rd Jaelyn

10 YEAR GIRLS FREESTYLE 9 YEAR BOYS BACKSTROKE

1st Cara 1st Corbin

2nd Emmeline 2nd Laine

3rd Lauren 3rd Nathan

8 YEAR GIRLS BACKSTROKE 10 YEAR BOYS BACKSTROKE

1st Lauren 1st Tylah-Ray

2nd Shelby 2nd Jaden

3rd Rosa 3rd Kyrem

9 YEAR GIRLS BACKSTROKE 9 YEAR BOYS BREASTSTROKE

1st Sophie M 1st Laine

2nd Jessica 2nd Corbin

3rd Sophie V 3rd Renzo

10 YEAR GIRLS BACKSTROKE

10 YEAR BOYS BREASTSTROKE

1st Aleisha 1st Tylah-Ray

2nd Cara 2nd Jaden

3rd Lauren 3rd Jaelyn

9 YEAR GIRLS BREASTSTROKE

BOYS OPEN BUTTERFLY

1st Jessica 1st Corbin

2nd Sophie M 2nd Laine

3rd Mia 3rd Renzo

10 YEAR GIRLS BREASTSTROKE

GIRLS OPEN BUTTERFLY

1st Cara 1st Sophie M

2nd Hannah 2nd Jessica

3rd Elizabeth 3rd= Grace & Emily

ZONES SWIMMING: To those who competed in this event, congratulations on your success! You were up against some serious competition and you came out on top! You all demonstrated falling/diving into your learning pit (eg the pool) and swimming out the other end! Butterflies in tummies and all! Excellent effort team! The results from this event are as follows (these kids will be attending the Canterbury Swimming event on Monday 30 March at Selwyn Aquatic Centre. We wish them every success with their event/s:

Not sure which school these two belong to!!!! →

OPEN BUTTERFLY 9 GIRLS BACKSTROKE

1st Jessica 2nd Sophie M

9 BOYS FREESTYLE 9 GIRLS FREESTYLE

2nd Corbin 2nd Sophie M

9 BOYS BREASTSTROKE 9 GIRLS BREASTSTROKE

1st Laine 1st Jessica

2nd Corbin

CHISNALLWOOD/WAITĀKIRI TRIATHLON What a team of REAL TRIATHLETE HEROES! This team went all out and gave this event their best shot! They all completed the event with smiles on their dials (ok so the smiles may have come a little after the finish!) Some parents of our team commented that it was just the ‘boost their child’s confidence needed’ and ‘despite the nerves, there was no turning back! He was entered and was going to complete it no matter what’. This was the first Canterbury event of the year so it was a huge step for these kids to enter. What a positive start to their sporty year ahead!

UP AND COMINGS: Last Hagley: Friday 27 March Last Minijammers: Thursday 26 March Rugby League Tournament: Tuesday 24 March (Teams are confirmed) Canterbury Swimming: Monday 30 March (Team is confirmed) Canterbury Triathlon: Postponed until Wednesday 28 October (Teams TBC) NOTICES OUT SOON FOR THE FOLLOWING: Rugby Funday: Friday 24 April (Week 1 Term 2) Canterbury Duathlon: Thursday 30 April (Week 2 Term 2) Winter Hagley: Starts Friday 15 May (Week 4 Term 2)

Waitākiri OSCAR April Holiday Programme Brochure out now Junior Years 1-3 & Senior 4-6 Programme options available. Please contact Amanda for details amanda.murray@waitakiri.school.nz or pop into the programme and grab a copy.

FROM OUR PTA

WAITAKIRI DISCO TIME !!!! Come and have some disco fun: Friday 27 March Wetlands Hall Juniors (YEAR 0 – YEAR 3) 5.30pm to 6.30pm Seniors (YEAR 4 – YEAR 6) 7.00pm to 8.15pm Entry $2 per child Water provided, glow items and snacks for sale on the night

COMMUNITY NOTICES FROM THE BURWOOD DOOR KNOCK TEAM The Christchurch Community Response (CCR) team have been out door knocking in Burwood over the last couple of weeks. CCR works in collaboration with a number of local agencies door knocking to check if all’s okay and if support is right at hand. If you have been missed when the CCR team called and did not receive their flyer then here is a little from them. So .. how can we help you? We have access to many community and church groups, as well as NZ Red Cross and the Christchurch City Council. We care about your general wellbeing. If necessary we can point you in the right direction for further assistance. There might well be things you’d like to do to help others. We’d love to have you involved in some of the things that are happening in our community, like: Selwyn Centre – 65+ social events LiVE Community Centre Youth & Children’s Programmes Community Transport Sit & Be Fit Classes Community Lunches Playgroups Music & Movement Senior Fitness Programmes You can contact, All Saint’s Anglican Church, 305 New Brighton Rd, 3834656 or Burwood Christian Centre, 52-54 Bassett St, 3834895 for more help. However you may be struggling with EQC or insurance company; living in cold, draughty conditions while you wait for repairs/rebuild; feeling isolated; needing help to move out while repairs are done; or just feeling stressed out with quake issues – then there are agencies that can help. RAS offers free legal advice, 0800777299, and others can help too. Contact those above. THOMSON SKATE JAM Thomson Park, Marine Parade from 12-4pm on Saturday 21 March, wet weather postponement to Sunday 22nd March A big focus for the event is to support new skaters with free use of equipment and coaching tips throughout the event PLUS a jam competition where beginners through to experienced skaters can show their best trick in the bowl. This event is a partnership between Scott Buckner from Cheapskates Skate Skool and the Christchurch City Council.

NEW BRIGHTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Our last junior registration day on Thursday 19th March 6pm-7:30pm at our club. Roddy Butt Ph:021 656695

I’m delighted to confirm that the Council has today agreed to go ahead with the design of the new Eastern Recreation and Sport Centre on QEII Park. The Council also agreed staff should continue to have discussions with the Ministry of Education regarding the location of the proposed recreation and sport centre and Avonside Girls’ and Shirley Boys’ High Schools, which are being rebuilt on the site. The Council decision comes after the Burwood–Pegasus Community Board recommended at its 16 February meeting that the Council should move to the design of the facility. It was also decided at today’s Council meeting that a joint workshop will be held to further discuss the scope of the new facility. Representatives from the Council’s Communities, Housing and Economic Development Committee, the Burwood–Pegasus Community Board and the Community Advisory Group ( which includes representatives from a group of eight community and sport organisations in north east Christchurch) will attend the workshop. Today’s decision is another huge step towards the realisation of the new recreation and sport centre and we’re looking forward to seeing the plans for the facility begin to take shape. We’ll be undertaking ground improvement works in mid-2016 before beginning construction in late 2016. The new facility is expected to open in 2018. Features proposed for the facility include a 25 x 25 metre lane pool, toddlers’ pool area, leisure area/water attractions, outdoor/BBQ areas, a fitness centre, group exercise studio and a café. The exact scope of the facility will be determined through the design process. As you are aware, the Council last year carried out geotechnical investigations of QEII Park to determine the suitability of the site. We’ll be carrying out more detailed site investigations during the design phase to help us confirm the type of facility we’ll build. I’m excited about what this decision means for the eastern suburbs and am looking forward to updating you as the project progresses. For a copy of the media release that went out today visit www.ccc.govt.nz/easternpool To see a copy of the Council report visit http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/TheCouncil/meetingsminutes/agendas/2015/March/Council12March2015FULLOpenAgenda.pdf Andrea Cummings Chairperson Burwood–Pegasus Community Board

BOTANICAL GARDENS HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Autumn Discovery Trail - Te Wao Nui a Tane (The Great Forest of Tane) Friday 3 April - Sunday 19 April Collect your free trail booklet from the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and explore the Great Forest of Tane. Children under 7 are recommended to have assistance to complete the five tasks on the trail. Autumn Art School Holiday Programme 10:30am to 2:30pm, Tuesday 14 April to Saturday 18 April (week two of the holidays) Get creative with leaves - create leaf art, leaf printed bandanas and a leaf sun catcher! Times: 25 minute workshops between 10.30am - 2.30pm, with session start times on the half hour. Bookings will be taken on the day. Venue: Old Information Centre (now DOC Visitor Centre), near Armagh entrance to the Gardens Cost: $2 per child to cover the cost of materials. Caregivers free but are required during the sessions. HANSEL AND GRETEL - IN THE ATTIC 7 - 10 April 2015 | Ages: 7 - 12 Building on the concept behind our Easter Kids show Alice in Wonderland in the Attic children will get a chance to devise a way to re tell the traditional tale of Hansel and Gretel using the things you might find in an attic to help them. This will be a fun and creative process encouraging and developing creative thinking, performance skills, confidence and team work. This holiday programme will include a chance to go and see Alice in Wonderland in the Attic and meet the actors and the writer to find out more about what goes into making a professional performance. This programme is suitable for creative and imaginative children, no specific level of reading or writing is required and will include a performance to family and friends at The Court Theatre on the final day of the programme. Price: $220 for the week (inclusive of GST) Visit http://www.courttheatre.org.nz/training/school-holiday-programme for more information and to book or contact the Education Manager, Rachel on 03 963 0901. SHIRLEY RUGBY LEAGUE (Club of the Year by Canterbury Rugby League) Looking for players from 4 year's to 10 years old; girls or boys, and under 14 years old boys An invitation to all current and future players, coaches and managers . If you are interested in playing Rugby League this winter and would like to be part of a family based club, our training and registration days will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays in March from 4.30pm @ McFarlane Park .Or for more information contact Rochelle Lynch 0211335437 COMMUNITY SURVEY The University of Canterbury wants to understand more about the Burwood area. In particular, they are interested in the ‘assets’ within the neighbourhood, including the skills, knowledge and resources of local people and groups. A survey, designed in partnership with staff and students from the University of Canterbury’s Department of Geography, will explore these issues The Survey is being delivered and administered by students in a first year geography course, as part of the University’s commitment to working with local communities. The information from the survey will be used to inform decisions about the Burwood community. Students were out and about last Sunday the 15th March handing out surveys and will come back Sunday 22nd March to collect them. If you are not home and want your survey to count then Waitākiri School will be a drop off point for completed surveys. For more information contact Kathy Hogarth Kathy.hogarth@canterbury.ac.nz or Ph: 366 7001 Ext 3629

CIRCUS OPEN DAY

APRIL 18TH 11AM - 2:30 PM

Roy Stokes Hall, 146 Seaview Rd,

New Brighton

FREE EVENT

PERFORMANCES

HAVE A GO: ACROBATICS, JUGGLING,

UNICYCLE, TRAPEZE & MORE

circustrust@gmail.com

www.chchcircus.com