The short term has come to an end. It has been a bit of a scramble but we feel that we are in a nice cycle of learning, the classes have settled well and teachers have made good gains building class cultures and establishing learning goals for the the children. Next term is our big one - 11 weeks and now that goals and relationships are established the children will continue to produce a good body of work to share their progress at portfolio, reporting and interview time at the end of term 2.
The children deserve a good rest. They are very tired at the moment but have put in a good effort in term 1. I am sure they will enjoy their holiday break and return on 19 April raring to go.
STAFFING
STAFFING
Next term we start a New Entrants class in room 1 with Margs Mills-Smith teaching in there until Barbara Ryan returns from her science teacher expedition. Click on Barbara's blog and read what Mrs Ryan is up to on her science journey.
We wish two of our departing staff all the very best for their next journey. Sarah Tweedie has been at the school as a teacher aide, a teacher trainee and over the last 4 weeks in between room 2 and 3 as a teacher. Sarah starts her first class at Belmont School next term. We wish you every success Sarah and know that the children of Belmont are very lucky.
WHACKY HAIR DAY FOR AUTISM
Get out the sparkly hairspray, the coloured ribbons and colour for our Whacky Hair Day. Children can come to school tomorrow, Thursday 1 April, with “whacky hair” and make a gold coin donation. Money raised will be going towards our Autism programme.
SLIPPERS AND LOST PROPERTY
With winter nearly upon us, we encourage students to bring slippers to keep at school. Students are required to take their shoes off before entering the buildings during terms 2 and 3. Students who have slippers to wear not only help keep our corridors free of mud but are also nice and warm during those cold Wellington winter days.
The battle continues with our lost property boxes which are often over flowing with designer labels. We have managed to move about 40% of the lost property this week. Lost property will be displayed in front of the main block in the afternoons. We would really appreciate it if you could make sure that your child’s clothing is clearly named and when searching through the lost property please check that it is left in a tidy condition.
HOME AND SCHOOL
HOOKED ON BOOKS
DENTAL CLINIC
HOT DOGS
Thank you for all those parents who have volunteered to help make hot dogs for children over the winter terms. Hot dogs will be on sale starting the first week of Term 2 through to the end of Term 3. If your child would like a hot dog, please put $3 in an envelope marked with their name, how many hot dogs they would like and whether they would like tomato sauce. Envelopes need to go to teachers please. First day for hot dogs is Wednesday 21 April.
SPORT
Year 5-6 Zone Swimming
Staglands School Holiday Special
Vanessa MacPherson is off on maternity leave for the rest of the year. We wish her and Glenn all the very best for the safe arrival of baby 'number 2'.
Next term we welcome back to the school our usual part-time teaching staff - Hayley Crawford (Y5-6), Ruth Holmes (Y3-4), Liz Sullivan (Y1-2) and a special welcome back to the original Miss M - Michelle Hollard who taught at Muritai until 2004. Michelle will be release teacher in Y7-8. Priya Gain will increase her part-time capacity by an extra day to run a 'Mantle of the Expert' enrichment programme in Y3-4 next term.
We welcome Leah Thompson (R22), Elizabeth Radich (R11) and Sabeshan Gnanan (R14) to the school as student teachers. They will be here until week 6 of term 2.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
At the last Board meeting Tim Wake stepped down as Chairperson as he and his family are transferring to Auckland. Tim has contributed immensely to the school in strategic, charter and policy development and I would like to pass on my thanks to Tim for the time and effort he has contributed to the school as a Board member and as Chairperson. Peter Schroder replaces Tim as Chairperson for the April meeting.
WHACKY HAIR DAY FOR AUTISM
Get out the sparkly hairspray, the coloured ribbons and colour for our Whacky Hair Day. Children can come to school tomorrow, Thursday 1 April, with “whacky hair” and make a gold coin donation. Money raised will be going towards our Autism programme.
SLIPPERS AND LOST PROPERTY
With winter nearly upon us, we encourage students to bring slippers to keep at school. Students are required to take their shoes off before entering the buildings during terms 2 and 3. Students who have slippers to wear not only help keep our corridors free of mud but are also nice and warm during those cold Wellington winter days.
The battle continues with our lost property boxes which are often over flowing with designer labels. We have managed to move about 40% of the lost property this week. Lost property will be displayed in front of the main block in the afternoons. We would really appreciate it if you could make sure that your child’s clothing is clearly named and when searching through the lost property please check that it is left in a tidy condition.
SENIOR SCHOOL MOSAIC
Thank you to Nancy Barclay and Ellen Giggenbach for the mosaic in the senior school entranceway. You can watch how it all came together on this short clip.
LAUGHTON KING
This excellent speaker spoke to the parents last night on Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia. Laughton has written 3 books on engaging reluctant learners. If you would like to purchase copies of these you can email Andrew .
SKULLDUGGERY - DEREK LANDY
Some of our year 6-7 students were lucky to see Derek Landy, author of the Skullduggery series, speak at Wellesley School today. You can see the details of their visit by clicking here.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION
Nomination forms are due back in to the office by NOON on FRIDAY 23 APRIL not, as stated on the nomination forms, on Friday 28 April. A newsletter has been produced with comments from our retiring Board members on being part of the Board of Trustees and Tim Wake, Chairperson, was interviewed as part of Muritai TV. If you would like any further information on being a Board member, please feel free to call Andrew Bird.
HOME AND SCHOOL
On Monday evening Home and School had a meeting to run through fundraising options for the year. Entertainment books will be coming home next term. If you are not interested in purchasing you just return it but if you are then you purchase it - just like the chocolates. The carnival will be going ahead later in the year - many people have expressed a desire to help and so we have a carnival meeting first week back at 7.30pm in the staffroom on Wednesday 21 April. If you are interested in being on the Carnival Committee, we would love to see you at this meeting.
OUT OF SCHOOL CARE EASTER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Muritai Out of School Care are providing a school holiday programme during the coming holidays. There will be lots of exciting activities such as Glow in the Dark Mini Golf, Bead Bonanza, Visit to Somes Island and more. Check out our brochure on-line or pick one up from the office. Complete the enrolment form and return to the office with full payment to ensure a place for your child/ren.
HOOKED ON BOOKS
This fantastic reading programme for our students in Years 1 to 4 is carried out each year by our wonderful parents and caregivers. If you have some time next term to take part in this then please email me or contact me as soon as possible so that I can complete the roster. I need adults who are willing to encourage and support some of our students with their daily reading during school hours, either once each week or on a two week cycle. The times can be either first thing in the morning when you drop your child off or during the afternoon when you collect them. If you know of any grandparents or other people in our community who have an hour to spare and who would be interested in this could you also let me know? I will run a quick five minute meeting after school in the first week of the term to show you what the children will be doing with you. Maureen Buckley
HEALTH ISSUES
Summer and Autumn are the times of the year for increased chances of getting serious skin infections from cuts, grazes, burns and insect bites. Cleaning and covering as soon as possible are the most important ways to look after stings, bites, cuts, grazes and burns.
Looking After Sores
1. Wash hands with soapy water for 20 seconds and dry for 20 seconds before cleaning the wound.
2. Use a clean cloth. Put a cup of warm water and ½ a teaspoon of salt in a basin and use the cloth to soak and wash the sores. Put the cloth in the rubbish. Alternatively clean the wound with running tap water and a clean cloth.
3. Dry sores with a clean cloth. Put the cloth in the rubbish.
4. Cover the sores with a fabric sticking plaster (change plaster daily).
5. Wash hands again and dry them really well (20 second rule).
6. Cut nails as germs live under long fingernails. It also helps lower the chance of scratches.
7. Go to the doctor if the sore or redness has one of the following:
• Is the size of a 10-cent coin or bigger.
• Has pus
• Is getting bigger.
• Has red streaks coming from it.
• Is not getting better within 2 days
• Any sore or redness near the eye needs to be seen by a doctor urgently.
Additional information can be found at http://www.skininfections.co.nz/facts.htm
DENTAL CLINIC
The Dental Clinic will be closed for Term 2 (19 April to 2 July 2010) as Mandy and Sarah will be at Randwick School. For any enquiries, please call 562-8915. The phone will divert to Randwick Clinic. The Clinic is open from Mondays to Wednesdays. Thank you - Mandy McMaster.
HOT DOGS
Thank you for all those parents who have volunteered to help make hot dogs for children over the winter terms. Hot dogs will be on sale starting the first week of Term 2 through to the end of Term 3. If your child would like a hot dog, please put $3 in an envelope marked with their name, how many hot dogs they would like and whether they would like tomato sauce. Envelopes need to go to teachers please. First day for hot dogs is Wednesday 21 April.
SPORT
Touch Rugby
An amazing end to what has been a very enjoyable touch competition. All teams played in the finals and 3 of our teams were playing for first and second place.
The results…
• Flyers played HIS Dolphins and lost 3-2 in extra time. The Flyers finished 6th.
• Rockets played in the grand final against OLR Eels and lost 1-0. The Rockets finished 2nd.
• Storm played in the grand final against OLR Broncos and won 7-3. The Storm finished 1st.
• Sharks played the Tigers and lost 5-4. The Sharks finished 8th.
• Bears played SSPP Dragons and lost 10-2. The Bears finished 6th.
• Eagles played in the grand final against Boulcott Comets and won 6-2. The Eagles finished 1st.
A very special thank you to all of the players – you all did Muritai and yourselves very proud. Also, a huge thank you to all of the parents who coached, supervised and supported the teams. The competition would not have been as successful without you. Please remember to return all uniforms to Mr Hull (Room 12) in a named plastic bag. Let’s do it all again in Term 4!
Year 5-6 Zone Swimming
What a fabulous event we had at the Central Zone Swimming Sports on Tuesday the 23rd of March. Competition was very tough and many records were broken. Six of our Muritai swimmers made it through to the Inter Zone Swimming Sports held on Tuesday the 30th of March at NaeNae Pool. This is a huge achievement for these students and they have done incredibly well to make it this far.Those swimmers are:
Dorrie Brennan (competing in an amazing 4 events!)
Hailey Griffiths (competing in 2 events)
Ella Tait (competing in 1 event)
William Langley (competing in 1 event)
Milly Griffiths (competing in 1 event)
Caitlyn Leong (competing in 1 event)
Special congratulations and thanks to all swimmers for your participation. Also, thank you very much to the support from the parents who help make these events run smoothly.
Hutt Regional Interschool Swimming Sports
On Monday 29th March the best year 7/8 swimmers from Muritai competed against other schools at Naenae in the Hutt Regional Interschool Swimming Sports. It was a fantastic opportunity for these selected students to extend themselves against fresh competition. All the students did incredibly well with Jessica Woodnorth placing 2nd in the year 8 girls 100m freestyle event and Iman Holden placing 3rd in the year 8 Girls 50m freestyle event. Congratulations girls.
Underwater Hockey
On Saturday the year 7/8 students had the opportunity to participate in the first underwater hockey tournament of the year. With two teams entered and most players new to the sport both teams put up commendable efforts placing 5th and 6th. Hopefully with increased experience the Muritai teams will be able to receive higher accolades in future tournaments.
COMMUNITY
On Monday 29th March the best year 7/8 swimmers from Muritai competed against other schools at Naenae in the Hutt Regional Interschool Swimming Sports. It was a fantastic opportunity for these selected students to extend themselves against fresh competition. All the students did incredibly well with Jessica Woodnorth placing 2nd in the year 8 girls 100m freestyle event and Iman Holden placing 3rd in the year 8 Girls 50m freestyle event. Congratulations girls.
Underwater Hockey
On Saturday the year 7/8 students had the opportunity to participate in the first underwater hockey tournament of the year. With two teams entered and most players new to the sport both teams put up commendable efforts placing 5th and 6th. Hopefully with increased experience the Muritai teams will be able to receive higher accolades in future tournaments.
COMMUNITY
Learn to Play Tennis
Holiday Programme For Primary School Children Supported by HVTA Dates: Wednesday 7, Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April, 2010 (wet or fine )Venue: Mitchell Park (Mitchell Street, Lower Hutt)Timetable: 9.00am-10.00 am- Girls from 5-8 years old10.00am-11.00 am- Boys from 5-8 years old11.00am-12.00 noon- Girls from 9 years +1.00pm-2.00 pm- Boys from 9 years +Cost: $28.00 for the 3 days. Money to be paid on the first day.Registration: Contact Gary Nelson –Ph. 5897178 or Email - a.nelson@xtra.co.nzBy—Wednesday 31 March, 2010. EARLY ENROLMENT is advised as this programme is very popular and the first 12 enrolments in each age group will be accepted.
Staglands School Holiday Special
Children half price every week day of the school holidays. Get out and about and run wild at Staglands these school holidays. All children are half price every week day (excluding Good Friday and Easter Monday). This means it's only $4 per child with 3 years and under still no charge. It's a great excuse to pack a picnic and head up the Akatarawa Valley for a relaxing day out and about. We hope to see you over the break. Please note: this offer is not available in conjunction with any other special offer and ends Friday 16th April 2010. Excludes Good Friday and Easter Monday. http://www.staglands.co.nz/Wellington’s hidden treasure
Alliance Francaise - After School French Lessons.
We expect to continue sessions on Tuesdays in the second term subject to sufficient interest from students. If you are interested in French lessons for your children, please contact Alliance Francaise - Nathalie Buckrell, Schools Programme Coordinator, Alliance Francaise Wellington, 04 472 12 72, alliance@paradise.net.nz
Fair Trade Organic Coffee - Locally Roasted
Locally run coffee company, Wellington Coffee Co-op, provides Fair Trade Organic coffee at very reasonable prices. For $30 a kg, we can provide beans or ground coffee, in 200g, 250g, 500g or 1kg bags. Free delivery to your door within the Eastbourne area. For a menu or any further details, please email us on wgtncoffeecoop@xtra.co.nz.
Alliance Francaise - After School French Lessons.
We expect to continue sessions on Tuesdays in the second term subject to sufficient interest from students. If you are interested in French lessons for your children, please contact Alliance Francaise - Nathalie Buckrell, Schools Programme Coordinator, Alliance Francaise Wellington, 04 472 12 72, alliance@paradise.net.nz
Fair Trade Organic Coffee - Locally Roasted
Locally run coffee company, Wellington Coffee Co-op, provides Fair Trade Organic coffee at very reasonable prices. For $30 a kg, we can provide beans or ground coffee, in 200g, 250g, 500g or 1kg bags. Free delivery to your door within the Eastbourne area. For a menu or any further details, please email us on wgtncoffeecoop@xtra.co.nz.
No comments:
Post a Comment