Naumai e te whanau o te kura Muritai
Tena koutou katoa
Dear Parents / Caregivers
We have had an excellent start to the year. The children have settled extremely well into their classes and are very busy already. Finished work is already making its way onto the walls as teachers and children aim to put some 'life' into their classrooms.
The month of February at school is very much focussed on getting systems operational in a classroom and building that class culture. Each year classes are shuffled around to allow different working relationships to form and with a new teacher there is always a 'bedding' in period where everyone needs to get used to each other. Classes explore treaties (just like our Treaty of Waitangi) that set expectations, to enable everyone to do their very best and sets a productive and safe learning and social environment.
At assembly on Friday we spoke about that key value of respecting others, in particular thinking about how we conduct ourselves around others. In particular we talked about greeting, smiling, kind hands, opening doors for adults and a good friend to others and looking after property.
Classes though have settled quickly and are well into the business of learning.
Congratulations to...
Maya Hahn who won the NZ 10 year old 800m title at the Colgate Games in Tauranga in the holidays. An outstanding achievement. Dear Parents / Caregivers
We have had an excellent start to the year. The children have settled extremely well into their classes and are very busy already. Finished work is already making its way onto the walls as teachers and children aim to put some 'life' into their classrooms.
The month of February at school is very much focussed on getting systems operational in a classroom and building that class culture. Each year classes are shuffled around to allow different working relationships to form and with a new teacher there is always a 'bedding' in period where everyone needs to get used to each other. Classes explore treaties (just like our Treaty of Waitangi) that set expectations, to enable everyone to do their very best and sets a productive and safe learning and social environment.
At assembly on Friday we spoke about that key value of respecting others, in particular thinking about how we conduct ourselves around others. In particular we talked about greeting, smiling, kind hands, opening doors for adults and a good friend to others and looking after property.
Classes though have settled quickly and are well into the business of learning.
Congratulations to...
We welcome...
Pearl Tuohy to our school in room 8. Pearl is a Muritai School old girl and is currently doing her teacher training. Pearl is here for the next 2 weeks.
Our new students since the beginning of term -Eva Medcalf and Isabella Carroll to Room 2 and Clara Archibald to Room 3.
MATHLETICS
As part of our self review processes we are keen to boost the number knowledge of our children. We have identified the Mathletics programme as an excellent support programme for developing number knowledge. We have negotiated an excellent schoolwide deal for 3 years with Mathletics and will be operating this as part of our school programme this year. A normal licence costs $99 but our deal has the cost per child is $20 per year. This will be invoiced to parents with school donation and the activity fee. It is excellent value and equates to just under 40cents a week to have access. Some families have already signed up with Mathletics and they can liaise with 3P at customerservice@3plearning.co.nz around their circumstances.
You can view the Mathletics website here.
HOMEWORK
Muritai School does set homework, mainly around the core skills of reading, spelling and maths. We are very aware that Eastbourne families lead very busy lives and so we are very flexible, and we are so grateful that even with this busyness our children still read every night.With Mathletics in place that leaves spelling and reading. From time to time year 5-8 children will have additional work set around completing in class assignments or inquiry. This is usually based around the need for extra time required to complete studies in depth and to produce higher quality work.
With many parents now on Facebook we are able to share information and school event news via Facebook. You can sign up to Muritai School's facebook page and therefore get regular updates of events. Clicking here to join.
Facebook is not accessible at school.
TEACHERS MEET THE PARENTS
In 2010, we switched the ‘Meet the Teacher’ to a ‘Meet the Parent’ session. The intent of this was to allow parents to share openly everything about their child that might be useful for teachers to know, especially at a time when teachers are getting to know who is in front of them, their interests and their short to mid term learning needs. So, teachers were listening (not doing all the talking.)
Every teacher is determined to get to know each child and you as parents as quickly as we possibly can. We are fully aware that much of this information can be gained directly from the child, but sometimes parents have a different ‘spin’ on it or additional important information.Our next formal contact is at the mid year when we issue learning journeys, written reports and meet to discuss progress.
Parents are most welcome to meet with teachers at any time to discuss progress. Please feel comfortable to do this as we see the home-school partnership as essential for children reaching their potential.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
We have changed the financial structure around after school care. MASC is not operating before school care this year and is just focusing on after school care and holiday programmes.Every teacher is determined to get to know each child and you as parents as quickly as we possibly can. We are fully aware that much of this information can be gained directly from the child, but sometimes parents have a different ‘spin’ on it or additional important information.Our next formal contact is at the mid year when we issue learning journeys, written reports and meet to discuss progress.
Parents are most welcome to meet with teachers at any time to discuss progress. Please feel comfortable to do this as we see the home-school partnership as essential for children reaching their potential.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Changes see that fees for permanent enrolments must be paid either in full before the children commence the term or by instalments one week in advance. If you would like to use after school care on a casual basis then you can purchase a 5-visit or 10-visit ticket at the school office. After you have purchased a ticket it will be held by the MASC manager, Mel Dowdall, and ticked off as children attend. Children must be enrolled on a casual basis through Mel a week in advance.
Click here to view MASC blog site.
BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ
Sadly the weather was not ideal for a BBQ and it rained heavily at 6. Hopefully it will be sunny next year!
YEAR 5-8 SWIMMING SPORTS
This Friday the year 5-8 team have their swimming sports at Huia Pool. We have the pool from 9-12 and so children need to be at school EARLY so buses can leave at 8.50.
FOOTBALL IN SCHOOLS
Our year 3-4 children are to be part of a football coaching programme starting today run by the Kiwisport team from the Lower Hutt Football club. This goes for 8 weeks this term.
SUN HATS
We have nearly 100% wide brimmed hats at school. Thank you for you support in this.
TERM DATES FOR 2012
Term 1 – Tuesday 7 February to Thursday 5 April
Term 2 – Monday 23 April to Friday 29 June
Term 3 – Monday 16 July to Friday 28 September
Term 4 – Monday 15 October to Thursday 20 December
MURITAI MUNCHIES
Our school lunch system is on Monday and Friday. Please place the order in the box provided. A menu/price list is on the website.
BELLS
A reminder that children should be at school when the first bell goes at 8:40. This bell tells the children to head to class as learning will shortly commence. School begins at 8:50.
The bell will ring at 2:40 which indicates to teachers and children that school will shortly finish and that things need to be tidied up in preparation for home time. School finishes at 2:55.
TERM DIARY
February
Fri 17 - Y5-8 Swim sports Huia Pool 9.15
Fri 24 - Touch rugby starts; Assembly 1.40
March
Thur 1 - Strike percussion visiting
Fri 2 - School assembly 1.40
Tue 6 - Fri 9 - Y5-6 to Forest Lakes camp
Wed 7 - Y3-4 Swim sports at Eastbourne pool 9.30
Thur 8 - Y8 girls immunisations
Fri 9 - Last day for swimming
Fri 16 - Muritai hosting School Gen cluster day
Tue 20 - Kapa Haka starts
Wed 21 - Y4-6 Zone swim sports; Visiting performer - Andy Jones / Starting school at 5 - 7.00pm
Fri 23 - Assembly 1.40
Tues 27 - Vision and hearing testing NE and Y7
Wed 28 - Y4-6 Interzone swim sports
April
Thur 5 - Wellington Literacy Quiz at Muritai and last day of term.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
Does your child want to learn a new Language?
LCF Fun Languages offers the opportunity to learn a new language for children from pre-school to 12 years. Experience a new language the fun way! A big variety of interactive and communicative activities – role play, crafts, activity sheets, lively games, board games, songs and drama. Professionally designed materials.MURITAI MUNCHIES
Our school lunch system is on Monday and Friday. Please place the order in the box provided. A menu/price list is on the website.
BELLS
A reminder that children should be at school when the first bell goes at 8:40. This bell tells the children to head to class as learning will shortly commence. School begins at 8:50.
The bell will ring at 2:40 which indicates to teachers and children that school will shortly finish and that things need to be tidied up in preparation for home time. School finishes at 2:55.
TERM DIARY
February
Fri 17 - Y5-8 Swim sports Huia Pool 9.15
Fri 24 - Touch rugby starts; Assembly 1.40
March
Thur 1 - Strike percussion visiting
Fri 2 - School assembly 1.40
Tue 6 - Fri 9 - Y5-6 to Forest Lakes camp
Wed 7 - Y3-4 Swim sports at Eastbourne pool 9.30
Thur 8 - Y8 girls immunisations
Fri 9 - Last day for swimming
Fri 16 - Muritai hosting School Gen cluster day
Tue 20 - Kapa Haka starts
Wed 21 - Y4-6 Zone swim sports; Visiting performer - Andy Jones / Starting school at 5 - 7.00pm
Fri 23 - Assembly 1.40
Tues 27 - Vision and hearing testing NE and Y7
Wed 28 - Y4-6 Interzone swim sports
April
Thur 5 - Wellington Literacy Quiz at Muritai and last day of term.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
Does your child want to learn a new Language?
- After-school French, 3:30 to 4:30pm (weekday to be confirmed), Muritai School library for 5 to 10 year olds, waiting to start
- Lunch-time French on Mondays, at school, 12:45 to 1:30pm
- Pre-school French 2-4 year olds, 45 minutes once a week, time to be confirmed, waiting to start.
To register please contact Stefi Plimmer-Blattner on stefi@lcfclubs.co.nz, phone 562 8211 or visit the website www.lcfclubs.co.nz
The cost is $10 casual or $5 each if you come with a friend or group. Experienced Zumba® Fitness and Pilates instructor. All levels catered for. More information contact Tarsh 027 367 7437 or thop@xtra.co.nz
Kelly Sports – Indoor Soccer League at Hutt Indoor Sports – Starting Friday 24th February 2012
Here is a chance to improve your soccer skills, have great fun and make sure you’re ready to go once the season starts. Get a group of friends or your local soccer team together and register now. This league will run for 6 weeks this term, including finials. Team will be graded and put into competitions against teams of similar ability. Player of the Match awards, after every game. Please contact Vanessa 586-5361 or vanessa@kellysports.co.nz for a registration form or check out our website www.kellysports.co.nz . Why wait register now!!
Seeking a Part Time Office Administrator
Approx. 10 – 15 hours per week
A star Office Administrator is required by a local business. Working locally from our home, you will need to have the ability to work independently, and have good organisational skills. Applicants must have good keyboard skills, be experienced using Excel and have an interest in accounts work. Experience in basic accounting and payroll would be an advantage. We offer a local location with flexible hours to suit. Would suit a parent looking to return to the workforce.
Contact Maureen on 562 0268 or 021 065 8488 or email your CV to seadog.invest@xtra.co.nz
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