Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Greetings, Malo e Lelei, Kia Orana, Bonjour, Nǐ hǎo, Hallo, Hola, Kon'nichiwa, Namaste, G’day mate
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to ‘Power to the People’, our most popular suggestion for our school newsletter name!
We may change the name around from time to time, and look forward to having some fun with our newsletter ‘brand’.
I hope you’ve been enjoying the Summer weather! We’ve certainly been making the most of being outdoors here at school, on trips and especially in the pool.
With the sun out we’ve seen an increase in the amount of children scootering and cycling to school - it’s important to model correct behaviour as far as road laws in parking, crossing the road and biking around our school community. Please help us to remind and model to the children ways to keep themselves safe, and this includes the NZ Transport Rules for cycling. Check out this useful website which reminds us:
- Cycle helmets must: be worn; meet an approved standard and be securely fastened.
- Cycle lights must be on when it's dim or dark.
- Doubling is not allowed unless there is a special seat called a pillion fitted and there are footrests for the passenger. The legs of small children must be protected from the wheels. Passengers must wear cycle helmets.
We encourage cycling, scootering and being active, please let’s remember these rules to keep us all safe too.
Lastly from me - a wee peek inside our past few weeks at Muritai...https://youtu.be/IYDYauTxu4o
Kind regards
Ngā Mihi
Bec Power
Principal
FROM THE SCHOOL
FROM THE SCHOOL
FROM THE SCHOOL
SCHOOL LEADERS 2017
Our heartfelt congratulations go out today to our fabulous new team of school leaders for 2017.
It was an exceptionally tough job to choose from the multitude of wonderful applications we received and we are already impressed with the leadership shown by all the members of the Senior School over our first few weeks.
Looks like we are in for a very promising year!
Head Boy: Angus Flynn Deputy: Oscar Zuijderwijk
Head Girl: Millie Watkins Deputy: Lily Sambrooke
ICAS AND GREAT KIWI COMPETITION EXAMS
Although we have traditionally offered students the opportunity to participate in the ICAS exams, this year there is another option: The annual CEM Great Kiwi Science, English and Mathematics competitions.
These tests are organised by The Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring at the University of Canterbury. They are skills based and designed by New Zealand teachers for New Zealand students. As a result, they more closely align with with our New Zealand Curriculum.
The competitions cater for students of all abilities in primary, intermediate and secondary educa
tion and measure the performance of students in each curriculum area.
tion and measure the performance of students in each curriculum area.
We are keen to explore these as an alternative option to the ICAS exams in future, so for this year we will be offering the choice of both. We would welcome your feedback (borgonje@muritai.school.nz) around this to inform our decisions for next year.
Notices for both these competitions will be coming home today. Please complete and return them to the office before the dates mentioned on each notice. Late entries will not be accepted for either competition.
SENSORY GARDEN
Our planned sensory garden has now come to fruition. It is situated on the field beside the STEAM room and is ready for everyone to enjoy. It has been planted with a variety of plants especially chosen to incorporate each of the five senses. Special thanks to Kate Brownsword for the design, planting and donation of the plants and to the MENZ shed for the construction of the garden box.
READING EGGS AND READING EGGSPRESS
It is now time to renew or take out subscriptions to Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress. These programmes are for students aged three years old through to thirteen and make learning to read and spell interesting by engaging them in fun online games and activities that build on each child's individual successes. The students really enjoy the games, songs, collecting golden eggs and other rewards along the way as they feel proud of their achievements and are motivated to keep improving their learning. If you would like a subscription for your child or children please send along $30 to the school office before Friday March 10th. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Buckley.
ROAD PATROL ADULTS NEEDED!
We need to have an adult or adults to keep our students safe on Muritai Road by supporting our Road Patrol on Friday mornings. If you are able to help out please let the office know as soon as possible.
JACK ROCHE
Jack recently attended a sailing regatta in Picton where kids came from all over the country to compete. Jack placed 4th overall and second in his age group! Well done Jack.
MISSING AUDIO BOOK
Learning Support are looking for two Audio Books which were lent to a child and are now missing:
- Doctor Proctor’s time travel bath both
- Horribly haunted school
If you have these Audio Books please return them to the school as soon as possible.
Kelloggs Free Books in Schools Promotion
Muritai School has enrolled in the Kellogg’s Free Books Promotion to earn free books for our Muritai School Library. At the Lower Hutt New World Store there are boxes labelled with the names of participating schools. Each two Kellogg’s products you purchase earn a free book for the school library if you place the receipts in the box marked Muritai School before 31st March.
TERM DATES FOR 2017
Term 1 = Thursday 2 February - Thursday 13 April (Easter)
Term 2 = Monday 1 May - Friday 7 July
Term 3 = Monday 24 July - Friday 29 September
Term 4 = Monday 16 October - Tuesday 19 December
We have a teacher only day at Queen’s Birthday on Tuesday 6 June
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Speed Stacks back to school SPECIAL
Speed Stacks (NZ) is holding a Back to School SPECIAL - 20% off ALL Speed Stacks Snap Top Style cups! Order from our website www.speedstacks.co.nz before they all go! Just enter BACKTOSCHOOL in the discount box during the check out process to receive 20% off. This offer expires at midnight, Friday 17 February 2017. NZ residents only.
This is a great opportunity to add to your sport stacking equipment ready for the winter weather in Terms 2 and 3 and also a chance for everyone to be practicing at home before and after school in preparation for the four sport stacking tournaments being held in Auckland, Wellington and Whanganui this year.
Lost Fleece Top
Could you please check to see if you have picked up a brand new, black quarter zip polar fleece top. It is named “Rose PB” near the collar. Please return to the school office if you have it.
Looking for Childminder for my 12 year old son.
Every Wednesday 3.30 to approx 8pm (can be slightly variable)
1 X Friday every 3rd Friday
Potentially suit high school student wanting babysitting money
Pref my home but look at anything available
PLEASE PH/TXT KIRSTY 027 508 6667
Kula Kids Yoga in Eastbourne is enrolling now for Term 1. Classes start 6 March for 6 weeks.
Ages 5-9 Tuesday or Wednesday 3-4 pm with Muritai pick up available!
Ages 10-13 Monday or Tuesday 4:15-5:15 pm
new Teen Class Monday 6 - 7:15 pm
Yoga offers children a form of movement and physicality that can be athletic or gentle but non-competitive. It builds strength, balance and flexibility. It teaches mindfulness in stillness ( I always include some quiet meditation in class) and mindfulness in action. The yoga teachings include principles of compassion for self and others, discipline and self-study. Kids' yoga classes are playful, imaginative and age-appropriate weaving games, song and story in the practice of the poses.
Check out Kula Kids Yoga on Facebook for weekly postings and option to book
Or contact Jeanne with inquiries, or to enroll at kulakidsyoga@yahoo.com
FREE SUNGLASSES FOR NEW ENTRANTS
Visique is giving away free sunglasses to new entrant students for the12th year in a row. Muritai School has been given vouchers for these free sunglasses. Simply take the voucher with your child to Visique City to be fitted. Visique also looks after the eye health and vision of older students, visit Visique Petone at 245 Jackson Street to find out more."
EASTBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB 2017 SEASON – REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
The Eastbourne FC welcomes all returning players and those new to the club to register for the 2017 winter season which will kick-off on Saturday 1st April. Registrations for all grades from First Kicks to Masters can be completed online on at www.efc.org.nz from now until the Monday 20th February. More information on grades and their formats can also be found on our website, or if you are unsure please send us an email at info@efc.org.nz
*** Important information for those wishing to play in Premier League teams
Last year we successfully formed an alliance with the Stop Out Sports Club, whereby both Clubs worked together to field combined teams for Junior players that wished to play in the Junior Premier Leagues (10th grade and above). We will continue with the alliance again this season, with players chosen for Premier League teams through a series of trials. There will be three trials which each player wishing to play in a Premier League team will need to attend. Trial dates have been confirmed, however we are still to confirm times with Stop Out. Dates are as follows:
- Sunday, 12th February
- Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th February (early evening) – different grades will trial on different nights.
- Saturday 18th or Sunday 19th February
Please note Eastbourne/Stop Out Alliance teams require an extra commitment from both players and parents (e.g. two trainings per week, travelling further afield to matches which are played anywhere in the Wellington region (including the Kapiti Coast) rather than the Hutt Valley only, and additional costs for extra junior development coaching and various tournaments). If your son or daughter wishes to trial for a Premier League please ensure you tick the box on the registration form, and email info@efc.org.nz so we can ensure you receive the trial times when they are confirmed.
ERFC Registration
Get down to Eastbourne Rugby Club on 2 March. Meet the Hurricanes players and registers for 2017! Or register now at www.playrugby.co.nz
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