Welcome to Luca Corsi who has started in room 3 this week.
As we near the end of week three we are well ensconced in the term 2 learning programme. It looks as though the weather has turned a little so a reminder for the children to have slippers for indoors and warm clothing and wet weather gear if necessary.
Bayer Science Fund
We are pleased to receive a grant from the Bayer Science Fund for $1800. This is to allow us to acquire a tunnel house, do some propagation work and grow plants for our gardens from seed.
Start times for the day.
Can I gently remind people that we really want the children to be arriving at school at around 8.30ish. Our first bell goes at 8.40am and children come in to get ready for the school day - it also allows the children to catch up with their friends before school. The 8.50 bell is when we start our administration to kick off the learning at 9.00 sharp. Kids arriving late disrupt the class and staff are experiencing parents coming into the rooms with their late children. While this fussing is going on it is difficult for the teacher to retain the children's attention.
Wacky Hair Day - Well done to the students who came to school with their wacky hair on Tuesday. Working with the East Harbour Kindergarten we raised $1007.40 for the Red Cross Nepal Appeal funds.
Joss's Hart Walker
Joss Patel is ready to move into a new Hart Walker and the family and the Lions are fundraising to purchase one. This will allow Joss to walk amongst his peers. The first fundraising event is a 'Walk with Joss' on Sunday 24th May at 1.30 starting at the RSA at the south end and walk along the coast to Lion Rock and back finishing with a sausage sizzle and Milo. $5pp or a team of $10. Dress up - prizes for best costume (team and individual).
You can view a Hart Walker here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcNAUlpvlKI
If you (or your business) would like to make a donation there is a Givealittle page set up = https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/josshartwalker
Teacher Only Day this term
A reminder that we have a teacher only day this term on Tuesday 2 June at Queen’s Birthday weekend. This is week 7 of this term. We also have a teacher only day on Tuesday 27 October which is the Tuesday after Labour Day.
Junior School Curriculum Information Evenings
Last night our junior team presented a worthwhile session on junior reading which was well attended.
Next week Wednesday 13 May is a workshop on Mathematics followed by
Last night our junior team presented a worthwhile session on junior reading which was well attended.
Next week Wednesday 13 May is a workshop on Mathematics followed by
Workshop 3 - Wednesday 20 May - Writing, Handwriting and Spelling
Workshops are held in Room 3 at school from 7pm to 8pm. Please contact Maureen Buckley, Deputy Principal on 04 562-8409 or buckley@muritai.school.nz for further details.
Scholastic book orders
Winter Coat, Curtain and Shoe Drive.
Thank you so much for donations so far of quality used winter coats and shoes and also curtains. Please keep them coming as well as any old curtains this year which will be donated to Earthlink in Wingate who are involved in passing them on to low income homes in need of additional winter insulation. So if you have recently renovated and wondering what to do with your old curtains, please bring those along to school as well. Donations can be bought to either Room 12 in the main school or to Room 21 in the intermediate. Muritai Enviro School and Charity Group
For the first half of this term our Year 7 and 8 pupils are spending Friday mornings focusing on their passions. Each student developed a proposal to present to their teacher on a project they would like to carry out for 5 weeks. They were required to plan and manage their time effectively, think about what resources they required, problem solve to overcome challenges and reflect on the progress they are making. There is a huge variety of projects that the students are working on from fishing, cooking and movie making through to science and history inquiries, teaching PE skills and visual art projects. The teachers have been blown away with the motivation of all the students and how well they are managing themselves in a less structured classroom environment. We will keep you posted with progress throughout the rest of the term!
Year 7/8 Sparks - Personal Passion Projects
For the first half of this term our Year 7 and 8 pupils are spending Friday mornings focusing on their passions. Each student developed a proposal to present to their teacher on a project they would like to carry out for 5 weeks. They were required to plan and manage their time effectively, think about what resources they required, problem solve to overcome challenges and reflect on the progress they are making. There is a huge variety of projects that the students are working on from fishing, cooking and movie making through to science and history inquiries, teaching PE skills and visual art projects. The teachers have been blown away with the motivation of all the students and how well they are managing themselves in a less structured classroom environment. We will keep you posted with progress throughout the rest of the term!
Entertainment Books
Muritai School is pleased to offer parents the opportunity to purchase the 2015/2016 Wellington and Manawatu Entertainment Memberships again this year to help us raise funds towards our fundraising.
You can choose from the popular Entertainment Books or the Entertainment Digital Membership which puts the value of the Entertainment Book into your iPhone or Android smartphone. For only $60, you will be helping our fundraising with $12 from every membership sold contributing to our fundraising. A copy of the Entertainment Book will be sent home with your child shortly. If you do not wish to receive a book, please send an email to michelle.fisher@xtra.co.nz stating “I do not wish to receive a Book” in the subject line. To purchase securely online or to order an Entertainment Digital Membership, visit www.entbook.co.nz/10409n4
Planting Bee
Our last gardening bee did a wonderful job at tidying up the gardens at the school. We are now looking at planting and making our garden look beautiful. Please come along and help us, meeting at the Oroua Street entrance between 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 16 May. Bring your own spade and lots of enthusiasm. We will be having a sausage sizzle at the end of the afternoon. If you need any information, please contact Kate Brownsword on 027 562 0177.
Year 5-6 Zone Football
Muritai School competed in the central zones football tournament on Tuesday the 5th of May at Sladden Park in Petone. All our teams displayed fantastic sportsmanship and experienced many wins, draws and a few losses too. Every team played exceptionally well, however the Muritai Spurs and Muritai Hammers had a nail biting final competing against each other in the last round of the tournament. A special thank you to all the parents who transported children to and from the tournament, the supporters and the team supervisors.
Non-official Results:
Y6 Boys (A Grade) - Muritai Gunners, 4th Place
Y5 Boys (B Grade) - Muritai Spurs, 1st Place
Y5/6 Boys (B Grade) - Muritai Hammers, 2nd Place
Y5/6 Girls (C Grade) - Muritai Nix, 4th Place
Capital E
On April 29th, our Y7-8 technicraft group went on the Eastbourne ferry to Capital E OnTv Studio to film a movie about Gallipoli. When we got there we went into the public lounge area (where we waited to do the filming). It was filled with all sorts of random items and tunnels and was very fun to explore.Then we ventured upstairs to the OnTv studio. They had a filming room with green screen, a sound room and a costume / make up room. After much rehearsing we started filming. The documentary covered the beginning of WW1, the landings, the trenches, diseases, technology, truces and how it ended. We did three run throughs and then chose the best one to be the final one. Everyone found it most informative and had a lot of fun at the same time. The group did their job amazingly and the final film looked very good. Once we had finished we went to the food court to buy lunch and then to Frank Kitts park to eat. On our way back to the ferry we stopped in at the City and Sea Museum and had a quick browse. Being involved in this project and filming at OnTv was an awesome experience and we would love to do it again.
Thanks to Mrs Hooke for organising the trip and Suzanne Levy for accompanying us.
Xander Cox - Turk and Ben Cass
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Eastbourne's children's choir starts up again next Monday - rehearsals at 5-6pm at St Alban's Church Hall. This is aimed at children aged 7-16 who love to sing or want to learn.Come along for a try out - all welcome.
Donated goods for refugee family -
One of our Muritai School families is assisting with the set up of a home for a refugee family that have recently arrived in Wellington. They have managed to acquire most of the basics for their home but are after three bikes and helmets for a 15 year old, 13 year old and 9 year old to ride to and from school. They also need a booster seat for the 9 year old when travelling in the volunteer's car. If you can help with donations (and other items) - please contact Sarah Pettus at wynpettus@gmail.com
Step Family Success Workshop
Do you or your partner have children from a previous
relationship?
Discover how to help children adjust to blended family
life and overcome common obstacles. You’ll be inspired and equipped with
practical strategies that really work. Don’t miss out, numbers limited.
Register now!
When: Saturday 13th June, 9am to 4pm
Venue: Sapphire Consultants, 41C
Bay St, Petone
Go to: www.blendedfamilyfocus.com/workshop email: adele@BlendedFamilyFocus.com Or phone/txt Adele: 021 404 742
Bike
Skills 101
Wilford
School tennis courts, William Street, Petone
Saturday
6th June
9am - noon
This
three hour adults workshop will teach you the basics of safe cycling
and build your confidence riding on the road and in traffic. It is perfect for all of your on-road riding
goals – whether it’s riding to work this winter, around the local
neighbourhood with your children, or riding up the Hutt River Trail on the
weekend. The course is designed to cater
to all levels of riding experience.
Registration
is essential, book yourself a spot here http://pedalready.org.nz/events/cycling-in-the-city-5/
If this
date doesn’t suit, find more course opportunities here http://pedalready.org.nz/adults/
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