Naumai e te whanau o te kura Muritai
Kia ora koutouDear parents/caregivers
Welcome to our new children Harriet Wilson, Rufus Conrad and Lachlan Wallace who have started at Muritai recently.
ASSEMBLY NEXT WEEK
We are having an extra assembly next Wednesday because we have lots to share. The band will be playing, some children are singing and the ukelele is back in action in amongst lots of extras. Come along and be amazed at our very talented children - 1.40 on Wednesday 4th April.
LITERACY QUIZ
Next Thursday we will be hosting Wellington schools for the annual Wellington Literacy quiz. Best of luck to our two year 7-8 teams in this popular competition.
PCT (PHYSICAL COMPETENCY TEST) CHALLENGE
Last week eight Year 8 students represented Muritai School at the national PCT Challenge (Physical Competency Test) at Petone Rec. This is an event organised by the New Zealand Police and provides an opportunity for students to take part in a series of physical tasks as a relay team. Xavier Manson, Freijah Hawes, Zara Costello and Cahon Holden took out first place in the competition and are now preparing for the National competition at the Royal Police College this weekend. All the best guys, we are very proud of you!
FOREST LAKES
Year 4
Flynn Healy - 2nd 50m Free; 3rd 25m Free; 2nd 25m Back
Hamish Dalziell - 3rd 25m Breastroke
Samantha Woolley - 3rd 25m Free; 2nd 25m Back
Georgie Allan - 3rd 50m Free
Year 5
Year 5
Helena Cvitanovich - 1st 50m Free; 2nd 25m Free; 1st 25 Breastroke
Grace Olsen - 3rd 25m Breastroke
Year 6
Year 6
Matt Dalziell - 2nd 50m Free;
Grace Allan - 1st 50m Free; 1st 25m Free; 1st 25m Back
Milly Griffiths - 1st 25m Breastroke
Charlotte Wilson - 3rd 25m FreeThe following students were selected to represent Central Zone at the interzone swimming champs:
- Flynn Healy (50m freestyle, 25m backstroke)
- Matthew Dalziell (50m freestyle)
- Grace Allan (50m freestyle, 25m freestyle, 25m backstroke, relay-25m freestyle)
- Helena Cvitanovich (25m freestyle, 25m breaststroke, relay-25m freestyle)
- Milly Griffiths (25m breaststroke, relay medley-25m breaststroke)
- Samantha Woolley (25m backstroke)
Congratulations to Moss Grenfell who won the Wellington Primary Schools Optimist competition held at Plimmerton recently.
ANDY JONES - VISITING MUSICIAN
Last Thursday, Andy Jones, a musician from Sydney, came to Muritai to perform in two shows: one for the Year 1 to 6’s, and one for the Year 7 and 8’s. He played lots of beats on his drum machine- the octopad- including hip-hop, disco, Indian, Arabian, African, and more, and had us all dancing to them- even the teachers! He also showed how he could disguise and distort the human voice using highly sophisticated technology. Some of us got to sing, dance, and play guitar or drums on stage with him! Andy was most complimentary about the high standards of musicianship here at Muritai. Rupert McRae, Louis Sutherland, Gus Reece, Jared Baines, Harry Crawford and Rose Scott-Billing got to jam with him and he was blown away! Overall, the show was a brilliant success and everyone enjoyed it. If you’d like to see him in action the MTV team will be uploading some footage onto the Muritai TV blog. (Margo Montes de Oca)
TRILOGY GREENHOUSE
ANDY JONES - VISITING MUSICIAN
Last Thursday, Andy Jones, a musician from Sydney, came to Muritai to perform in two shows: one for the Year 1 to 6’s, and one for the Year 7 and 8’s. He played lots of beats on his drum machine- the octopad- including hip-hop, disco, Indian, Arabian, African, and more, and had us all dancing to them- even the teachers! He also showed how he could disguise and distort the human voice using highly sophisticated technology. Some of us got to sing, dance, and play guitar or drums on stage with him! Andy was most complimentary about the high standards of musicianship here at Muritai. Rupert McRae, Louis Sutherland, Gus Reece, Jared Baines, Harry Crawford and Rose Scott-Billing got to jam with him and he was blown away! Overall, the show was a brilliant success and everyone enjoyed it. If you’d like to see him in action the MTV team will be uploading some footage onto the Muritai TV blog. (Margo Montes de Oca)
TRILOGY GREENHOUSE
Trilogy has built a beautiful wood-framed, acrylic-covered greenhouse to host the launch of a new skincare product and, once the launch is over, the Wellington-based company will donate the Greenhouse to a local school.
A competition is being run to decide which school will win the greenhouse, the winner being the school which receives the most votes. Pop in to the Trilogy Greenhouse to cast your vote and sample the products while you’re there. The greenhouse will be on the Wellington waterfront beside Te Papa for five days at the end of this month so please do visit and cast your vote for Muritai School. You’ll also be able to vote online for a very short time once the greenhouse has closed (details will follow)
Find it here:
12pm Friday 30 March to 4pm Tuesday 3 April
Te Papa Promenade (near Waitangi Park)
Wellington
STACKER CUPS
Notices were sent out a couple of weeks ago with an order form for Stacker Cups. If your child/ren are interested in owning their own Speed Stacks equipment, please complete the order and return to the office. The last day for orders is this Friday, 30 March. For more information, go to www.speedstacks.co.nz
ICAS TESTS
ICAS TESTS
This year we are offering the Writing Mathematics and English International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (formerly the Australasian Schools Competitions) tests to our Year 4-8 students plus Spelling and Science tests for our year 5-8 students. Notices were sent out with children last week. Please complete and return to the school office by 4 April, together with payment. If you would like another form, please see Sue or Carole in the office.
SCHOOL DONATIONS AND PAYROLL GIVING
SCHOOL DONATIONS AND PAYROLL GIVING
Payroll giving is a voluntary initiative that enables employees to make donations to charities, schools and other community groups through their employer’s payroll system. In other words, you can give as you earn.
Employees that donate via payroll giving receive an immediate PAYE credit of 33% of the donation amount. This means if you donate $15, it actually only costs you $10. You can pay your School Donation, receive your tax credits immediately and you don’t have to complete IRD forms at the end of the year. No more obtaining receipts and waiting to file an annual claim form!
Muritai School is approved by Inland Revenue and has been granted organisation status. If you would like to know more about Payroll giving, go to http://www.payrollgivinginfo.org.nz/about-payroll-giving.aspx
CARNIVAL
We will be holding our bi-annual School Carnival again this year in November (date to be confirmed shortly). The Carnival Committee met at the beginning of this week. This is our big fundraiser, usually making around $50,000. We need help from all families at the school to make this a great day for everyone. Please keep your eyes open for notices coming out shortly.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Employees that donate via payroll giving receive an immediate PAYE credit of 33% of the donation amount. This means if you donate $15, it actually only costs you $10. You can pay your School Donation, receive your tax credits immediately and you don’t have to complete IRD forms at the end of the year. No more obtaining receipts and waiting to file an annual claim form!
Muritai School is approved by Inland Revenue and has been granted organisation status. If you would like to know more about Payroll giving, go to http://www.payrollgivinginfo.org.nz/about-payroll-giving.aspx
CARNIVAL
We will be holding our bi-annual School Carnival again this year in November (date to be confirmed shortly). The Carnival Committee met at the beginning of this week. This is our big fundraiser, usually making around $50,000. We need help from all families at the school to make this a great day for everyone. Please keep your eyes open for notices coming out shortly.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
The new 2012/2013 Entertainment Book features many of the area's best restaurants, cafes, hotel accommodation, attractions and activities. Books are packed with hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers. Books will be sent home to families on 26 April. Please take the time to look through the Book when you receive it and take as many orders from your work colleagues, friends or relatives. You can pre-order a Book online by going to https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/10409n4
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Nanny AvailableCOMMUNITY NOTICES
Experienced Nanny/Teacher Aide Available week one of school Holidays for childcare. In your home or mine. Please Call Abby 567 6596 or 027 739 6594.
Nitsy Pixies
Having trouble with head lice? In-Salon Treatments or do it at home oil packs all 100% Natural and highly effective! All Muritai School Families receive 10% off salon treatments and 5% of any products. Please visit www.nitsypixies.co.nz for any queries
Hutt Indoor Sports
Hutt Indoor Sports
Junior League Netball Years 1 - 13. If interested, please contact 589 4888. Hutt Park Complex.
Capital Coaching Tennis Holiday Camps and Coaching
Capital Coaching Tennis Holiday Camps and Coaching
Venue: Muritai Tennis Club. Enrol Online. www.capitalcoaching.co.nz Mobile 027-4599-321; Ph 499-8190; Email andy@capitalcoaching.co.nz
Week 1 Tuesday 10 April to Friday 13 April
Week 1 Tuesday 10 April to Friday 13 April
Full day 9am - 4pm $210/week
Half day 9am - 12pm $125/week
Half day 1pm - 4pm $125/week
Individual half day $35
Week 2 Monday 16 April to Thursday 19 April
Week 2 Monday 16 April to Thursday 19 April
Full day 9am - 4pm $210/week
Half day 9am - 12pm $125/week
Half day 1pm - 4pm $125/week
Individual half day $35
Kids Bike Jams
Kids Bike Jams
Thanks to Sport NZ and Bike NZ, the popular kid's mountain bike events are back on again in May. These are a fun, participation based mountbain bike event specifically for primary/intermediate aged children aged 5 - 13 years. They are all about kids giving it a go and getting a sense of achievement. Have bike, can do - courses are all off-road on flat or rolling terrain, flash mountain bikes are not needed, kids just need a two wheeler with brakes and a helmet. PLUS there are skill areas for kids to play on.
Event - Wellington - 13 May at Trentham Memorial Park.
Early Bird - 30 April. For more information contact is info@kidsbikejams.co.nz or fax 04 389 4754
Laserforce at133 Tory Street
Also plenty of video and arcade games to play inclusive of the $10 price! AMAZING VALUE Bring in a group of friends or your family for some fun at the New and Improved
Event - Wellington - 13 May at Trentham Memorial Park.
Early Bird - 30 April. For more information contact is info@kidsbikejams.co.nz or fax 04 389 4754
Laserforce at
Also plenty of video and arcade games to play inclusive of the $10 price! AMAZING VALUE Bring in a group of friends or your family for some fun at the New and Improved
Laserforce. Look forward to hearing from you to book your session. Phone 3844 622. www.laser-force.co.nz
Does your child want to learn another language?
Does your child want to learn another language?
- Fun French at Muritai, Tuesday lunch-time - taking registrations now for term 2. A few places left. Lots of games crafts, fun activities, to help us learn.
- Fun Mandarin for 5 to12 year olds, starting next term in Eastbourne. After-school session. Come to the trial class. For more information ring Stefi Plimmer-Blattner on 562 8211, email stefi@lcfclubs.co.nz
Website: www.lcfclubs.co.nz
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