Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Greetings, Malo e Lelei, Kia Orana, Bonjour, Nǐ hǎo, Hallo, Hola, Kon'nichiwa, Namaste, G’day mate
A warm welcome to Cooper Halford who joins us in Room 3 this week.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Tena koutou katoa, warm greetings to you all
Tsunami
We had a superb Tsunami Walkout practice on Tuesday, if you’re out and about walking around Eastbourne this weekend, your child may like to show you where we evacuated to, and might even be able to explain what the blue painted lines mean on the road.
Following our evacuation practice, we will work with WREMOnz (Wellington Region Emergency Management Office) who attended alongside us to check if our school emergency policy is current and robust, and review in line with recommendations alongside the Board of Trustees.
Staff News
It is with a mixture of celebration and sadness that we advise an exciting opportunity has arisen for one of our staff members, Melissa Coton. Melissa has accepted a promotion as a team leader at Boulcott School in 2018.
We wish Melissa all the best in this opportunity for promotion!
We will be advertising immediately for a senior school teacher for 2018.
MADE Awards
It was with surprise and delight that we found ourselves in the audience of the national MADE Awards (Movie and Digital Excellence) in Tauranga last Friday night.
It was the first time Muritai School had entered the awards, and as I mentioned in last week’s newsletter we were completely excited to receive 8 national finalist placings!
The surprises continued as the awards got underway, with Tilly Saunderson (& Mrs Ryan) gaining a third place and Ruby Fenwick (& Mrs Buckley) taking out the national award for first place in the years 0-3 Creative Digital Image Category!
Next up was Luke Butler (& Mr Power) winning the national Documentary Category in years 4-6!
Then Room 11 (& Mr Power) won the national Commercial Category in years 4-6!
Luke then also won the best actor award over all entries!
Our final award of the evening was an enormous surprise to us all with Luke (& Mr Power’s) documentary winning the Supreme Award for 2017 - across over 500 entries from all over New Zealand in every age group and category. I must say we all squealed with delight when the video from WETA Workshop announced the supreme award was going to Muritai School!
The evening earned some incredible prizes for our school with us bringing home a new video camera, an iPad pro, a Noel Leeming voucher and a new robotics kit. For the supreme award we won an enormous Samsung curved UHD TV!
Congratulations to all entries, finalists and winners - what a wonderful success Muritai School!
FROM THE BOARD
The ageing playground next to the library has been closed due to safety concerns after inspection by school playground specialists. The cost of repair is high and the board has decided to demolish it. But what to replace it with? A new playground? An outdoor classroom? A sensory garden? A climbing, building or creative space?
We will be discussing some ideas with children and staff this term and next, and then invite you, our families, to join the conversation. If you have any immediate suggestions, or something you’ve seen elsewhere for us to take notice of, please do pass your suggestions onto us via the school office.
TERM 4 2017 DATES
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24 Nov Assembly
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27 Nov Y3/4 and 5/6 SE Zone Rugby
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28 Nov Y4-6
Interzone Athletics
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29 Nov Starting School at 5 Information
Evening
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30 Nov BOT
meeting at 7.30pm
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3 Dec Y8’s off to Abel Tasman Camp
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4 to 8 Dec Y3/4
EOTC Week
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5 Dec
Y4-8 Regional Athletics
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6 Dec Y7’s at Mt Holdsworth overnight
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8 Dec Y3/4 Trip to Te Papa
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11 to 15 Dec Y5/6
EOTC Week
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11 Dec Junior Athletics
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13 Dec Y8 Formal at 6.30
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14 Dec BOT meeting at 7.30pm
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14 Dec Junior School Xmas Concert and party at 1 to 3pm
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15 Dec Assembly
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18 Dec Y7/8
Days Bay Day
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19 Dec LAST
DAY OF TERM 4
EARLY FINISH AT 1PM
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TERMS DATE FOR 2018
Term 1 - Wednesday 31 January - Friday 13 April
Term 2 - Monday 30 April - Friday 6 July
Term 3 - Monday 23 July - Friday 28 September
Term 4 - Monday 15 October - Tuesday 18 October
COMMUNITY NOTICES
SUPERSTAR ACADEMY
Eastbourne Cricket Club welcomes years 0 - 2 and their families to register for Superstar Academy. Kids learn bat and ball skills followed by a sausage sizzle. Registration fee includes giveaway pack and photo.
Starts: Friday 10 November 2017 5:30 – 6:30pm
HW Shortt Park
Kula Kids Yoga classes continue at Hot Yoga Lower Hutt. We're enrolling now for Term 4!
Yoga and mindfulness build skills that increase a child's sense of well-being, boosts the ability to self-regulate and sustain focus. Kids yoga is fun! Ages 7-12
Saturdays in Lower Hutt
October 21 - 25 November
6 weeks
$80 for 6wks/$55 for 4wks/ $15 casual
Jeanne at kulakidsyoga@yahoo.com
JOIN MARANUI SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB - CLUB OPEN DAY - SUN, SAND & SURF -
Maranui Junior Surf season starts on SUNDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2017.
Summer is approaching, so now is the time to register with Maranui Surf Life Saving Club. Junior Surf is a great way for children to make friends, be active and enjoy the beach in a safe environment. Come along to our Registration and Club Open Day on Sunday 29 October, 12pm - 3pm. See what’s happening at the club this season, meet coaches, lifeguards and athletes, have a look around the surf clubhouse, register and become a member, information on junior surf, seniors, becoming a lifeguard and information on hiring the club. We look forward to seeing you all. Or join Maranui SLSC today
at www.maranui.co.nz/how-to-join.html
at www.maranui.co.nz/how-to-join.html
Eastbourne Junior Cricket Club
2017/18 Registration Open for Year 1-8 players
Online Junior Cricket Registration has opened for the 2017/18 season. All the details and online registration can be found at www.eastbournecricket.org.nz.
Speak Again Performance Development provides a playful and creative environment to nurture children’s speech and creative arts skills. We are excited to announce that Speak Again is taking limited registrations for Term 4. Small group coaching will be available to Muritai students; years 3 - 8. Each lesson will be 30 minutes and held at the school during the weekday lunch breaks. For detailed information and enrolment please visit www.speakagain.co.nz or call Emily Keddell on 0211885106.
EASTBOURNE SWIM CLUB
Our community Eastbourne Swim Club is looking for coaches and assistant coaches for the upcoming season (generally coaches are poolside and assistants in the water). We cater for all ages and abilities (5 to 12). The season starts mid November when the Eastbourne Pool opens and runs through to mid March when the pool closes. If you are interested please contact the club on eastbourneswimclub@gmail.com
Fun French for kids at Muritai School at lunch time
for ages 5-12
- Experience French learning the fun way,
- Lots of interactive activities, role play, crafts, active games and music
- Free trial lesson
- To register your interest please contact Stefi on Stefi@funlanuages.co.nz or 021 178 2099
visit the website www.lcfclubs.co.nz
Issue 8 of lucky book club will be coming home next week. This is the last issue for the year. Orders will need to be made by Friday the 1st of December. Please use the link: https://mybookclub.scholastic.co.nz/Parent/Login.aspx to make online orders. Orders made through school can only be paid by cheques made out to Scholastic NZ.
Issue 7 books should be on their way home next week. Thanks for your support through the year as we have been able to add many new books to our library catalogue for everyone to enjoy.
MISSING AUDIO BOOK
We are missing an audio books from school that need to be returned. Has anyone got 'Grandpa's Great Escape'? If so please return to either Lisa Allen or the School Office.
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