As we head towards week 7 there is a confident sense of industry. After being cooped up inside for most of the week the children were out and about at play and lunch today releasing some cabin fever! There is much on as we prepare for the school production of "Uno's Effect" in week 10. This is always a successful exercise as we find ourselves challenged to put together a show that reflects the quality of our people at Muritai School. With this challenge comes teamwork and a sense of spirit that is alive and well at Muritai. I am sure you will be thrilled with the end results.
ICAS SCIENCE
Congratulations to many of our children who have secured awards at the recent ICAS science exams. Andrew Sutcliffe scored the perfect result with 100% and so will be presented with a special medal.
Results -
Medal of Excellence - Andrew Sutcliffe
High Distinction - (top 1%) - Ella Tait
Distinction - (top 10%) - Tim Harris, Pablo Montes de Oca, Monty Daley, Samantha Morphew, Harry Crawford
Credit - (top 20%) - Lauren Redpath, Max Woodnorth, Alexander Cox-Turk, Margarita Montes de Oca, Oscar Sykes, Kieran Cotter
MINI OLYMPICS
Sadly this is postponed until week 11 (after the production). The year 7-8 students worked so hard to make this event work and the children were very excited. Conditions were just too damp to be able to be outside for the whole day.
BOT NEWSLETTER
The Board has published their latest newsletter regarding information on progress around the new school library. Read the BOT newsletter here.
MANTLE OF THE EXPERT
Priya Gain has her Mantle programme running again for some year 3-4 students on a Monday. This very different approach to inquiry is a really neat example of delivering Inquiry learning in a different and dramatic way. Read about the Mantle of the Expert programme here.
DYSLEXIA TALK
Today our learning support teacher, Sarah Richardson, presented to over 100 teachers about the Muritai journey to being a 'dyslexia friendly school'. There is a lot of interest in the what we are doing at Muritai for our children with dyslexia in particular how Sarah works closely with classroom teachers developing programmes for students struggling with reading and writing. Sarah's work is captured here.
ENVIRONMENTAL VISIT TO THE TIP
Our environmental leaders had an amazing day out last week with the Hutt City Council following our household rubbish from pick up, through the recycling plant and into the tip. They also visited Earth Link which re-uses and re-distributes useful old household artifacts to those people that need them. You can read about their journey here.
ARTSPLASH
Our Artsplash choir is working hard with Ruth Hooke and has performed at our recent assemblies. They sound superb and are performing at the Michael Fowler on Wednesday 12th September at 7.45. Tickets are available from Sue and Carole for $5 each
ABEL TASMAN FUNDRAISING
A group of Year 7 and 8 students from Muritai Senior School have thought hard about ways to fundraise for their end-of-year camp at Abel Tasman. Their aim was to reduce the cost of $400 by as much as possible. Teacher Melissa Coton, along with students Tom Walsh, Celine Malama, Kia Jewell and Gareth Severin came up with the idea of a coffee stall. The stall takes place on Friday mornings in the Muritai School Foyer. They sell coffee for $2 and hot chocolate and tea for $1. Cookies, cakes and other baked goods are baked fresh every morning by Miss Coton and the students, and are also selling for $1 each. Year 8 student Gareth Severin says that “ sales have been good, and we have raised around $200 already.” They hope to raise over $800 for the camp.
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
With many parents now on Facebook we are able to share information and school news events via Facebook. Presently we have about 130 'friends' made up of just 50 current school families. Search for Muritai School and 'like' us.
Alternatively, if you are not on Facebook you can also receive these updates straight to your cellphone via Twitter. Simply text 8987 and type in follow MuritaiSchool and you will receive updates, simple messages, reminders, cancellations direct to your cellphone.
UNO'S EFFECT
The 'Uno Effect'
tells the humorous story of a millionaire property developer's journey
into a parallel universe, where he discovers millions of intricate and
beautiful eco-systems… each of which help to support the most amazing creatures
and plants.
"Don’t you see…
it’s all about balance…. It’s a numbers game, especially between what people
need and what nature needs…. Getting the
balance right is not always easy, and it’s surprising how quickly things can
change when you’re not looking".
The play is written by Kirsten Berry and is based on the book 'Uno's Garden' by Graham Base. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 3 September and are available to purchase from the office.
Mrs Ryan would like to thank everyone who has sent along a barbaloot suit for Room 1's production item. We have 15 but still need 8 more (large if possible). Please send them (clearly named) along to Room 1 and get a handful of jellybeans! Thank you Mrs Ryan
SPORTS
NZ National Sport Stacking Championships
15 September will see the 4th NZ National Sport Stacking Championships being held at Arena Manawatu in Palmerston North.
- GREAT EVENTS! All Timed Prelims (Individuals, Doubles and Timed 3-6-3 Relays) and Head-to-Head Relays will take place on the Saturday morning. All Timed Finals will take place Saturday afternoon
- STACKS & STACKS OF EVENTS FOR ALL AGES! - From 2 years - 60+
- Three Individual Events (3-3-3, 3-6-3, Cycle)
- Two Doubles Events (Cycle & Parent/Child Cycle)
- One Timed 3-6-3 Relay Event
- One Head-to-Head Relay Event (Cycle)
- LOTS OF STACKING RECORDS ON THE LINE — Regional and National
- FOOD and DRINKS will be available for purchase
- AWARDS! Including medals, certificates and Champion Trophy.
The brochure for the next holiday programme is out now with lots of different fun things to keep children occupied, including a Talent Quest, Junglerama, a Creative Day, Puppet Pageantry, Staglands and a Glow in the dark 70s Disco Day. Enrolments must be received at the school office by Friday 21 September as unfortunately we cannot take casual bookings once the programme has started. Brochures are available at the school office or check out the After School Care blog page.
Mel is also looking for craft supplies, stuff that can be recycled easily from home like: jars, material scraps, plastic cups, plastic bags (thick coloured ones like farmers bags etc are preferable to supermarket bags), magazines, wool etc. Please drop any items you think would be of use into the school office or at ASC in the school hall.
WORLD VISION FAMINE
For our efforts we have been awarded a Bronze certificate and 4 senior students have been invited to attend a senior leadership day in October.
CARNIVAL 2012 - PLANT STALL
I am looking for "pots, plants, garden tools, garden ornaments, anything else garden related for the plant stall for the Carnival this year. You can drop off at 185 Muritai Rd (opposite the school) or I can pick up. Contact on my mobile 027/5565981 or 5628558 - David Williams.
DIARY DATES
Thurs 23 Aug - Juniors out at Musical Stars in Wellington
Tues 28 Aug - Year 5-6 Central Zone hockey
Wed 29 Aug - Starting school at 5 - 7.00 staffroom
Thurs 30 Aug - BP Technology Challenge (Y4 team / Y5-6 team)/NIWA science fair
Fri 31 Aug - School Assembly 1.45
Mon 3 Sept - BoT mtg
Thur 6 Sept - Y5-6 Mathswell team event
Wed 12 Sept - Artsplash - 11.45 rehearsal / 7.45 Artsplash show
Fri 14 Sept - School assembly 1.45 / Last day for Lucky Book Clubs
Tues 18 Sept - Uno's Garden 1pm and 7pm
Wed 19 Sept - Uno's Garden 7pm
Thurs 20 Sept - Uno's Garden 7pm
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Nitsy Pixies
Hi I'm Lisa from 'Nitsy Pixies'. Are you struggling with Headlice? Treating but they seem to keep coming back? Then contact me on 0800 nitsypixies (648 0797) or through my website, www.nitsypixies.co.nz. I do in-salon Treatments or can provide you with my well tested Treatment oil for you to do at home. Mention Muritai School when booking and get 10% off!
Eastbourne Market
This weekend the Eastbourne Market is on in the senior school. Come along and browse the stalls to see if you can find those things that will be just right in your home or as a gift for someone else.
Eastside Gym
Parents at the school, Brett and Debbie Turner, have opened The Eastside Gym (previously Physique) in Eastbourne. To help get the ball rolling they are running a winter special for new members of 6 month at $600 and for every parent of Muritai School that signs up to Eastside Gym they will donate $50 to Muritai School. Thank you so much Brett and Debbie.
Hi I'm Lisa from 'Nitsy Pixies'. Are you struggling with Headlice? Treating but they seem to keep coming back? Then contact me on 0800 nitsypixies (648 0797) or through my website, www.nitsypixies.co.nz. I do in-salon Treatments or can provide you with my well tested Treatment oil for you to do at home. Mention Muritai School when booking and get 10% off!
Eastbourne Market
This weekend the Eastbourne Market is on in the senior school. Come along and browse the stalls to see if you can find those things that will be just right in your home or as a gift for someone else.
Eastside Gym
Parents at the school, Brett and Debbie Turner, have opened The Eastside Gym (previously Physique) in Eastbourne. To help get the ball rolling they are running a winter special for new members of 6 month at $600 and for every parent of Muritai School that signs up to Eastside Gym they will donate $50 to Muritai School. Thank you so much Brett and Debbie.
This is a fantastic local facility - great cardio equipment and weights gear and so handy to home. Please click on their website for details
Staglands
windback to 1972 prices
To celebrate
their 40th anniversary year, Staglands are winding back their admission prices
and offering all visitors the opportunity to visit the Reserve and pay what
they would have in 1972 to enter! This means adults pay just 40 cents (as
opposed to $19) and children just 20 cents (as opposed to $8) to enter.
This amazing offer is available for one day only so make sure you mark Saturday
8th September in your diary to help us celebrate 40 years at
Staglands Wildlife Reserve.
Lucky Book Club orders
The last day for lucky book club orders is Friday 14th September. Please pay by credit card or cheque made out to Scholastic NZ- we cannot accept cash.
Lucky Book Club orders
The last day for lucky book club orders is Friday 14th September. Please pay by credit card or cheque made out to Scholastic NZ- we cannot accept cash.
Wainuiomata BMX Club
The Wainuiomata BMX Club is holding their annual open day on Saturday 1st September 2012. This is a fun day and offers riders a chance to “have a go”. Riders of all ages are welcome (including mums and dads) but all riders must have a well maintained bike (any sort), a helmet, long sleeve top and long pants, shoes, socks and gloves that cover the fingers (Garden gloves are fine).
Registration is from 2.30pm with racing from 3.00pm.
Food and drink will be for sale, spot prizes and a raffle. Join the club and become a BMX NZ Licensed Member in the month of September to be in the Major prize draw.
Spectators are welcome, so come along and enjoy the fun.
If wet, postponements will be on our Facebook page, and our website: www.wainuiomatabmx.webs.com
The track is located at Hugh Sinclair Park, The Strand, Wainuiomata.
Any enquiries to: Michelle 564 4258
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