Naumai e te whanau o te kura Muritai
Kia ora koutou
As we approach the last week of the term we are having a bit of a slow day at Muritai today. The final show of the production brings out mixed emotions. It is a huge effort to put on a show and three late nights with accompanying adrenalin is tough on the children making them extremely tired. But at the same time it is enormous fun and we swell with pride with what the teachers, the children and the parent helpers were able to create in the end - it was fantastic. This years show had a lot of variety as the kids were able to go with their passions and make a go of it, linking together as a team to create something from nothing. So Stomp percussion, Macbeth in 20 minutes, visual art and photography merged with our traditional wearable arts and the usual ‘corny’ linking story that helps to pull it all together saw all our children shine, including our set builders and runners. Well done to everyone involved and the audience for supporting our efforts.
Next week sees the end of term and we still have a lot to work through. We will finish the term with 430 pupils at Muritai! Next Monday and Tuesday are junior school parent conferences - thank you for signing up to these. The junior teachers have worked hard to prepare for these and I am sure you will find them informative.
We are starting to plan ahead for 2016. Some families have informed us they are moving out of Eastbourne next year - thank you for keeping us informed. If your child will not be attending Muritai next year could you please let us know. This information helps us with our budgeting and employment planning for 2016. Also, if you have a new entrant starting in 2016 please let Maureen or Jo Bentley know in the school office.
ROOM 1’S SPECIAL CLASS TRIP
This Tuesday Mrs Ryan’s class had the wonderful opportunity to go on a flight in the last days of the 737. Mrs Ryan entered the class in a competition and they won and so the class and some of their parents travelled to the airport in a bus and went for a flight on a beautiful clear day
TOURNAMENT OF MINDS
We wish our Tournaments of Mind team well for tomorrow’s national final at Hutt Intermediate. They will have 3 hours to whip up the solution to their puzzle and if they succeed they will represent NZ in the final in Sydney.
EPRO8 SUCCESS
Epro8 Challenge is a competition, an engineering and problem solving race where schools compete to build large structures, solve practical problems, engineer machines and construct electronic circuits. The year 5 and 6 team and year 7-8 team entered two teams each that competed against other schools from all over the Wellington region. Our teams were successful in winning spots in the top four that went through to the semi-finals. Both teams battled against some impressive opponents in the semi-finals with our Year 6 team being victorious! These talented students won first place and are through to the final event with one of the year 7-8 teams as well. the finals are held at Raroa Intermediate on the 23rd of September at 9.30am. Come along and support Muritai's top Engineers!
TOWARDS 2020
A reminder about a Towards 2020 meeting in the library next Friday at 9am.
ROOM 2 STARTING NEXT TERM
Our new entrant roll has grown to the point that we need our new term 4 classroom. Liz Sullivan will join the staff full-time next term taking room 2, and Sue Steele will take over as the junior school release teacher for term 4.
JUNIOR SCHOOL - JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
The money from the Junior School Jump Rope for Heart is due to your child’s teacher before Friday 25 September. Can you please ensure this is handed in as soon as possible.
NETBALL PRIZEGIVING
Tomorrow we celebrate our Netball season at a special prizegiving. A huge congratulations to all the students who played netball this season, the school has had a great season with many achievements to be celebrated.
Firstly a very big thank you must go to all the coaches, managers and parents who helped out this season. All have dedicated a huge amount of their time to the sport, including coaching sessions, tournaments, social functions, team organisation, umpiring and braving the cold on the sidelines every week.
Muritai had a total of 9 teams entered into the competition this year, our highest number yet. All the teams have performed extremely well, and achieved many personal goals along the way. In the competitive primary and intermediate divisions the following teams won the second round of the competition and should be very proud of their achievements:
Muritai 1 Intermediate Section 6
Muritai 3 Primary Section 2
Muritai 4 Primary Section 9
Congratulations to all teams and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the RSA and thank you to organising teams for instigating this event.
ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools)
Well done the to the following students who have done extremely well in the ICAS examinations held recently. We have had one of our highest percentage returns of awards since we started doing the ICAS exams 15 years ago. The following students have achieved the following certificates in Science and Writing…
Science
High Distinction (top1%) - Rachel Vass, Kieran Smith
Distinction (top 10%) - George Walker, Finlay Clark, Luke Thompson, Sophia Cave
Credit (top 20%) - Erin O’Shannessy, Evie Wilson, Joshua Toomath, Samantha Morphew, Emma Beevers
Merit (top 25%) - Dan Walker
Writing
High Distinction (top1%) - Fraser Neilson, Samantha Morphew
Distinction (top 10%) - Phoebe Tait, Isabelle Carroll, Jessica Park, Sage Pettus, Luke Tait, Finlay Clark, Evie Wilson, Rachel Vass
Credit (top 20%) - Arhit Acharyya, Amelia Cave, Esme Daley, Pania Rolfe, Ella Szikszai, George walker, Lachlan Mclachlan, Sophia Cave, Helena Cvitanovich, Emma Beevers
Merit (top 25%) - Sofija Johnson, Florence Lander, Francie Penney
TERM DATES FOR 2016
The Board has set the dates for 2016. Please enter these into your calendars -
Term 1 = Monday 1 February to Friday 15 April - this equates to 51 days. Note this includes Waitangi Day and Easter
Term 2 = Monday 2 May to Friday 8 July - this equates to 48 days - this includes Queen’s Birthday and a Tuesday teacher only day.
Term 3 = Monday 25 July to Friday 23 September - this equates to 45 days.
Term 4 = Monday 10 October to Friday 16 December - this equates to 48 days - includes Labour Day and a Tuesday teacher only.
MASC SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Muritai After School Care have their Holiday Programme all organised with lots of fun and exciting days for the children:
- Bubble Bonanza Day
- Ice Skating at Dowse Square
- Things that Fly
- Jenkins Gym
- Wacky Hair and Crazy Games Day
- Wheels Day and Games at the Park
- Ten Pin Bowling and Avalon Park
- Mad Science Day
- Staglands Wildlife Reserve
- Crazy Colours Day
To book, please go on-line to the Muritai School website and click on the link to Muritai After School under the ‘People’ button. Alternatively, pick up a brochure from the school office.
FINAL ASSEMBLY OF TERM
Please note our final assembly of the term is the last day of term but it will be at 11.30am, not the usual afternoon session.
DIARY DATES FOR TERM 3 (please note the change of assembly dates)
21 Sept Year 1-2 Parent Conferences
22 Sept Year 1-2 Parent Conferences
25 Sept Towards 2020 meeting in library at 9am. Last Day of term / School assembly 11.30am
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Eastbourne Library School Holiday Programme.
Week 1: Friday 2 October 11am. "Mad Hatter's tea party". Join us for a wonder filled session of stories and fun. Come dressed as your favourite character from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Week 2: Friday 9 October 11 am. "I wonder what's in the back room?". Are you brave enough to open the door and explore? Come along and discover the secrets of the library's back room.
FOUND - MAN’S ‘WORLD’ COAT
After the ‘After Match’ party a couple of week’s ago, a beautiful mans coat by World was found left behind. If it is yours, or you know who it belongs to, can you please contact the school office.
SHUNT ONLINE COURIER SERVICE
Shunt donates $1 to your school each time you send a parcel with any of these Couriers or NZ Post:
New Zealand Post, Courier Post, New Zealand Couriers, Castle Parcels, Post Hate, Fastway Couriers, TNT, DHL
Select your school and enter this promo code: BGM186
Food for Thought – School Holiday Cooking Classes
Food for Thought is pleased to offer cooking classes for kids these school holidays. Be in quick as places are limited! Max 8 per session. Classes will be held at the St Alban’s Church commercial kitchen.
Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th October
10am -2pm (4 hours per session)
Cost: $45 per child, per session (price includes everything and a yummy LUNCH!)
To book, text Megan 022 HOT MEAL (0224686325) or email info@fft.co.nz.
October School Holiday Childrens Theatre - Duck Death and the Tulip - 6th October at 10am or 11.30am at Little Theatre, 2 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt .... contact Sarah on 021 042 1851 or info@littledogbarking.co.nz or visit our website www.littledogbarking.co.nz. Age suitability 2 - 100 years old!
DRUMMING AT MURITAI
There are a few spots available for drum lessons for year 3 upward (about 5) for next term. Pick up a permission slip from the office if you are interested.
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