Kia ora koutou,
Welcome back to another exciting term of teaching and learning. I trust you all enjoyed a restful break and were able to find some quality time to spend together as a family.
Welcome to our new children and their families who have joined the Muritai School Community recently. Welcome to Oliver Carian, Tilly Rookes, Sacha and Maya Houthoofdt, Matty Miller, Joshua Herbert, Mia and Liam Alderson and Hannah and Erin Davies. Our roll today stands at 427.
TE POU
We had a wonderful ceremony on Thursday to reinstall Te Pou in the
school. I am sure you will all agree that the restoration has breathed new life
into them and they now stand guard over our children nestled in between their
learning and play space. We were able to powhiri the whanau roopu from 2001 and
our friends at Kokiri Marae. Kaumatua Alam Mihaere spoke to the children and
blessed the pou. He spoke about the
connection of the pou to Ranginui (the sky) and Papatuanuku (the earth) and the
strength that they give the school and its people. They are a wonderful asset to the
school.
JUNIOR SCHOOL LEARNING CELEBRATIONS
On Wednesday at 1.40 the year 1-2 children parents and caregivers to the
‘Celebration of Learning’ afternoon.
Children will share some of their work and explain their current and
next learning steps. The children have been very busy and I'm sure parents will
enjoy seeing what they have been up to with their learning.
WELL
DONE MARGO
We are all very proud of Margo Montes de Oca for her achievement in winning the RSA trophy for her essay for the second year in a row. She walked away with some impressive prizes and a fantastic trophy.
This was no easy challenge and Margo is to be admired, not just
for the quality of her work but the persistence she displayed in getting the
job done. It really is an extremely high quality piece of work.
CROSS COUNTRY
The children are now training for the school cross country which will be
held for year 3-8 students at Williams Park next Tuesday 21st May with a
9.30ish start. The long term weather report indicates a southerly coming
through. We have a postponement day of
Thursday 23rd May and will keep our fingers crossed.
HOUSE KEEPING
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Please ensure your child is dressed for the colder weather. Our recent
building renovations have made the classrooms much warmer and cosier but we do
encourage the children to get out as much as possible.
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Please make sure that if your children are unwell that you do not send
them to school. Sickness spreads very quickly in a school environment. Please
don’t forget to inform the school office if your child will be away.
·
Please don't send or drop off your child to school too early.
Realistically 8.15 is an appropriate time for children to be arriving at
school.
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Please pack away the sunhat until term 4 and make sure the slippers are
at school so children have dry footwear in class. No shoes inside in terms 2
and 3.
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Please be courteous when parking the car. Our disabled car park is for
children with disabilities. Double parking around the school is unacceptable
and places our children and pre-schoolers in danger. The bus stop on Oroua Street should be kept
free for the school bus.
The Home
and School will be holding their AGM on Monday 20 May in the staff room at
7.30. If you would like to be involved with our Home and School, please
come along The Home and School Committee organise fun events for our
children and fundraising events throughout the year.
SPORTS
UNIFORMS
You will now be aware that the Board has decided that children should
have their own sports uniforms from Term 2. With the school budget
stretched it has become too costly and time consuming for the school to manage
sports uniforms and with some children having access to the uniforms for 20-40
times a year the Board considers it is appropriate for children to own their
own uniform rather than school supplying the uniform for children. This
is in line with all other schools that children from Eastbourne attend.
The sport T-shirts will also be used on school trips, cultural events and
whenever children represent the school at the numerous events throughout the
year. Accordingly all children in years 3 to 6 will need
to have one.
Please come to the school office to size a uniform for your child/ren.
Costs are:-
T-shirt $33
Shorts $20
Children will be participating in Cross Country shortly, a football
tournament for years 5/6 with Zone Cross Country shortly after. We would
love to see as many children purchase their sports uniforms as soon as possible
to alleviate the pressure of supplying uniforms for these events. We will
be placing an order with our suppliers on Friday 24 May.
PRIMARY SCIENCE WEEK
Next week we are having our annual science week. This week is put
together by our science team and draws children towards the amazing world of
science. There will be lots of little experiments that have that 'wow' factor
and hopefully a big bang on Friday!
On Wednesday May 15th parents and caregivers are invited to our
'Celebration of Learning' afternoon from 1.40 p.m. This afternoon involves the
children sharing their work and explaining their current and next learning
steps to their parents.
HOOKED ON BOOKS
Maureen Buckley has had a good response from parents and friends of the school who are prepared to give up an hour a week or alternate weeks throughout the term to be part of the Hooked on Books programme. This programme is amazing and is very valuable as it supports the children's learning and is also very rewarding for the adults as they see how much progress the children make with their help. If you are interested in doing this please contact Maureen either in person or by email.
Maureen Buckley has had a good response from parents and friends of the school who are prepared to give up an hour a week or alternate weeks throughout the term to be part of the Hooked on Books programme. This programme is amazing and is very valuable as it supports the children's learning and is also very rewarding for the adults as they see how much progress the children make with their help. If you are interested in doing this please contact Maureen either in person or by email.
PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS FOR JUNIORS
Maureen Buckley is holding a series of evenings over the next
three weeks to talk to parents of junior school children. She will be explaining how we teach children
and what parents can do to help support their learning at home in reading,
writing and mathematics during their first two years at school. The first of
these is reading and will be at 7.30 pm in room 3 on Thursday May 16th. Please
come along and have your questions answered. 'Writing' will be on Thursday May
23rd and Mathematics will be on Thursday May 30th. They will all be in room 3
starting at 7.30 p.m. and should run for approximately an hour.
BOARD ELECTIONS
A reminder that nominations for the Board of Trustee elections close
this Thursday the 16th at noon.
TEACHER ONLY DAY
A reminder that there is a teacher only day on Friday 31st May - this is
the Friday of the Queen's Birthday weekend. School will be closed that day.
ICAS TESTS
These tests have been scheduled for the following dates -
- Science Wednesday 5th June
- Writing Monday 17th June
- Spelling Tuesday 18th June
- English Wednesday 31st July
- Maths Tuesday 13th August
We have now registered all our entries for the 2013 ICAS Exams. If
your child has been entered, they will be given a copy of a previous exam
paper. This will give them an idea of what the exam looks like and an
opportunity for them to practise at home. (If your child would like to try more
papers, ask Sue in the office for copies, or alternatively you can find
practice papers for sale online at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/practice-online).
NIGEL LATTA
Our friends at Hutt Central School are hosting an evening with Nigel
Latta as he presents his Politically Incorrect Guide To Raising Boys and Girls.
It is on Tuesday May 21 at 7:30 at the Hutt City Church in Marsden Street.
Tickets are $25:00 and can be purchased on line
at tickets2013@yahoo.co.nz or at Hutt Central School.
LUCKY BOOKS
Lucky Book Club magazines have been handed out to children. These
are due back to school by Friday 31 May.
Please note that you can write out a cheque made out to Scholastic Books
or pay by credit card. We cannot take
cash as the orders are sent by post.
SPORTS
Waterpolo
Well done
those year 5/6 students who have chosen to play primary waterpolo this year. Waterpolo starts on Wednesday 22nd May. We
will post up the draw as soon as it becomes available.
Winter Sports
Netball started on Saturday. We have 9 teams playing this year and we are
very grateful to our teachers, parent coaches, parent managers and supporters
who will give up their time to support the children doing their very best. There has been recent public dialogue on
sideline supporters, which appears to be getting increasingly mean-spirited and
aggressive. Please support our children
in the weekend. Children thrive on
positive support and tend to lose poise with negative comments. Often they are so busy trying to do the right
thing they just don’t hear your advice, or indeed the many other suggestions
that go on at the same time. Let’s all
make it an enjoyable experience so the children can learn and grow.
UPCOMING DATES
May
Wed 15 Junior
school learning conferences
Thur 16 BOT
nominations close at noon
Fri 17 Assembly
at 1.45
Mon 20 Muritai
School Science week
Tue 21 Muritai
School Cross Country Y3-8 (postponement Thursday 23)
Tue 28 Year
1 at Carter Observatory; Y5-6 Zone
Football
Wed 29 BOT
meeting 7.30
Thur 30 Year
2 at Carter Observatory
Fri 31 Teacher
Only Day – School Closed
June
Mon3 Queen’s
Birthday – School Closed
Wed 5 ICAS
Science
Fri 7 Assembly
1.45
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Wellington Girls College
Open Day - Friday 21 June. Presentations start in school hall at 9am,
10.30am and 11.30am. Prospectus and Enrolment Forms are available online at www.wgc.school.nz.
The Destitute Gourmet
San Antonio present an evening with Sophie Gray cooking stylish,
fashionable food that doesn't cost a fortune. Tickets are $30 which includes a
glass of wine, tastes of some dishes and copies of the recipes.
At Petone Rugby Football Club, Udy Street, Petone on Thursday 13th June between 7pm-10pm. Tickets available from San Antonio School or by email sasoffice@xtra.co.nz
Fun French at Muritai School
Is continuing in term 2. Some spaces are available.
Tuesday: les Grands - for year threes and up
Wednesday: les Petits - for years one to three
Lots of games, fun activities, games crafts, music to help
learning.The best way for kids to learn a language is through play . For more information or to register ring Stefi
Plimmer-Blattner on 562 8211 or email me: stefi@lcfclubs.co.nz
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