Welcome to our new students who have joined the Muritai School family - Angelica Leder, Jasmine Leder and Emmy McKay.
A very busy fortnight with the children very focused and enjoying the Olympic Games. The Olympics give us the opportunity to work right across the curriculum and explore the history, geography, science and health of this athletic extravaganza. It certainly isn't a passive experience for kids as oral language and thinking skills come to the fore as children and teachers engage in rich discussions. Our senior students are currently organising the Muritai Olympics which will involve all our children to be held on Monday 20 August.
The Olympics have brought some visitors to the school and Ross Collinge - rowing gold medallist from 1968 and silver medallist from 1972 spoke to the year 7-8 students about the hard work and sacrifices involved to be an Olympic champion.
Last week we hosted the Co Theatre Group who performed three shows for the children and were absolutely wonderful in their performance. We also hosted the Ned Show from the US a show which promoted achievement through the right attitude. The show shared the message of Never giving up, Encouraging others and Doing your best. A simple message and thoroughly enjoyed by the children.
WEEKEND DAMAGE
We are increasingly getting tagging and destruction to property during the weekend and overnight. While not a new issue for schools it is increasingly prominent this year. The Board has resolved to tackle this issue. We will be improving our signage and installing security cameras so that we can prosecute those responsible for damaging our property. We will also be requesting that people do not come on the property after dark and they may be prosecuted if they do so. This is an unfortunate cost to the school but it is important for our wider community. People who use our property inappropriately should suffer the consequences of their actions. As parents, please feel comfortable looking after our school after hours and do whatever is necessary to keep Muritai School safe for all.
SCHOOL PRODUCTION
Muritai is one of the few schools to still be doing an annual school production. This year it is a whole school production and we are producing Graeme Base's book "Uno's Garden". Initial work is underway and whilst we always try and keep a lid on things often the teachers and children become increasingly aspirational as time goes on. We have always had wonderful parent support in these projects so just a friendly warning that this will be up and going by week seven (27 August) onwards. Performances will be held in week 10 - 18, 19 and 20 September.
MINI OLYMPICS
Getting into the spirit of the Olympics we thought we would have a Mini-Olympics at the school on Monday 20 August. The aim of this is for the students and teachers of Muritai School to reinforce the Olympic Values of balance between mind, body and character, joy in effort and pursuit of excellence and fair play.
A fun event, the children will be mixed up and split into 34 teams (countries) of 12 students each (siblings will all be in the same teams). The year 7-8 students are designing the events as part of their mini-inquiry into the Olympic Games.
WELLINGTON OPEN SPORT STACKING CHAMPIONSHIPS
INFORMATION ABOUT INFLUENZA (FLU) IN THE REGION
You may have seen in the news that Christchurch has very high rates of flu. We are starting to see flu-like illness in our region. The main symptoms reported are sudden onset of sore throat, headache, fever, cough and sometimes vomiting and tummy pain. To prevent spread of these viral illnesses in the community there are some simple and effective steps that can be taken:
- Individuals who are unwell should not be at school or attend social functions and sports matches. Ensure you stay home until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped and the child/adult is well enough to return.
- Prevent the spread of the virus by ensuring everyone covers their mouth and nose with tissues when coughing and sneezing and put used tissues in a covered bin or a plastic bag.
- Encourage everyone to wash their hands regularly.
- Clean surfaces that are touched a lot (door handles, bench tops, toilet and bathroom areas). One of the most effective and cheapest disinfecting solutions to clean these surfaces is a solution of household bleach and water.
- It is very important for children who have health conditions that may make them more susceptible to becoming very sick to have a flu immunisation.
DIARY DATES
Tuesday 7 August - Y5-6 Sports exchange with Boulcott and Hutt Central school
Tuesday 7 August - Y5-6 Sports exchange with Boulcott and Hutt Central school
Tuesday 14 August - Y5-6 Tackle rugby; Y7-8 Zone Netball; ICAS Maths
Thursday 16 August - 30 Y5-8 children on Green Gold tour of Hutt City council
Friday 17 August - Assembly 1.45
Monday 20 August - Mini Olympics 9.00-1.00
Piano lessons with Vanessa Tindle (ATCL.BSc.dipTchg)
I intend to take on additional students in Term 4 and in 2013. If your child would like to have piano lessons at school, please contact me as early as possible to register your interest. All enquiries are welcome.
Vanessa ph 562 7663.
Virtuoso Strings Orchestra
The Virtuoso Strings Orchestra (VSO) has openings for student string players wanting to have FUN and learn the art of orchestral playing in a relaxed environment. Rehearsals take place every Saturday afternoon from 1pm - 3pm at the Mt. Cook Campus of the New Zealand School of Music. We will be working towards entertaining Artsplash audiences in September and other concerts later in the year. Suitable for students of ALL ages from around Grade 4 to Grade 8 level. Please email info@virtuosostrings.co.nz for further information
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