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 Alex Jacobs in Room 22, Lorenzo Caratori Tontini in Room 16,
Chloe Hammond Room 13 and Georgia Gellatly, Freddy Gulliver, Emreis Armstrong,
Max Fahey in Room 3.
Chloe Hammond Room 13 and Georgia Gellatly, Freddy Gulliver, Emreis Armstrong,
Max Fahey in Room 3.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Tena koutou katoa, warm greetings to you all
I’m delighted to announce our School Leaders for 2018. This is never an easy decision-making process,
however I know that the outstanding applications by students and the careful consideration from teachers
has meant that this year’s school leaders have been thoroughly put through their paces in becoming elected!
however I know that the outstanding applications by students and the careful consideration from teachers
has meant that this year’s school leaders have been thoroughly put through their paces in becoming elected!
Please join with me in congratulating the following students:
School Leaders
Head Girl and Boy - Seren Lewis and Cameron Bentley
Deputy Head Boy and Girl: George Walker and Abby Miller
Charters House Captains – Ella Szikszai and Luca McKay
Cook House Captains – Ollie Fastier and Alex Irvine
Sanson House Captains – Mila-Rose Daniel-Oakshatt and Blaine Knapman
King House Captains – Fraser Belliss and Harriet Travers
Assembly Hosts – Petra Tilley, Olivia Ogilvie, Emma Miller, Lily Heath, Abby McPhee, Amelia Swift,
Jasmine Leder, Emmylou Nickel, Ana Zuijderwijk
Jasmine Leder, Emmylou Nickel, Ana Zuijderwijk
Charity Organisers – Elsie Wilson, Hazel Devenport, Emmylou Nickel, Poppy Neal, Alex Irvine and
Lucy Mirfin-Newman
Lucy Mirfin-Newman
Enviro Leaders – Imogen Twose, Petra Tilley, Elsie Wilson and Lachie Cook
Muritai TV – Javier Perez-Benet, Ruby Barton-Vivian, Clara Archibald, Dylan Mitchell, Ollie Faster,
Artemisia Walcott and Imogen Chappell
Artemisia Walcott and Imogen Chappell
Sports Ambassadors – Olivia Ogilvie, Luca McKay, Elodie Bain, Noah Kirkham, Barney Cass, Lachlan Buchanan,
Blaine Knapman, Aren Coley and Rory Moffat
Blaine Knapman, Aren Coley and Rory Moffat
Kapa Haka Leaders – Barney Cass and Seren Lewis
Art Ambassadors – Artemisia Walcott, Poppy Neal, Esme Daley, Dylan Mitchell, Lily Heath, Elsie Wilson,
Hazel Devenport and Imogen Twose
Hazel Devenport and Imogen Twose
Learning Ambassadors – Mila Bowling, Theo Thompson, Imogen Chappell, Solomon Tito, Cameron Bentley,
Esme Daley, Harrison Allen, Ruby Barton-Vivian, Barney Cass as well as Jemima Tito and Max Bentley (Y5)
and Joseph Keenan and Ishbel Cook (Year 6).
Esme Daley, Harrison Allen, Ruby Barton-Vivian, Barney Cass as well as Jemima Tito and Max Bentley (Y5)
and Joseph Keenan and Ishbel Cook (Year 6).
To see the photos of all leaders please follow this link:
https://seniorschoolmuritai.blogspot.co.nz/2018/02/introducing-our-team-kahu-leaders-for.html
https://seniorschoolmuritai.blogspot.co.nz/2018/02/introducing-our-team-kahu-leaders-for.html
The school Head and Deputy students have already represented us at the opening of the Eastbourne Heritage
Trail last Sunday, where they joined with some senior students in singing a waiata to open the event to all of
us in attendance. If you have not yet seen the Heritage Trail stands, do take a look at them as you walk
around Eastbourne, they are a wonderful asset to our community.
Trail last Sunday, where they joined with some senior students in singing a waiata to open the event to all of
us in attendance. If you have not yet seen the Heritage Trail stands, do take a look at them as you walk
around Eastbourne, they are a wonderful asset to our community.
I was proud to attend the Eastbourne Community Board Awards last week where one of our own teachers
Mrs Buckley was given a special award!
Mrs Buckley was given a special award!
Maureen was acknowledged for her long service at Muritai School and as the award states “Mrs Buckley is a
wonderful teacher, loved by generations of Eastbourne School children and their families”.
wonderful teacher, loved by generations of Eastbourne School children and their families”.
We firmly agree with the ‘Eastbourne Order of Excellence’ and congratulate Mrs Buckley on a well deserved
acknowledgement!
acknowledgement!
One of our Muritai parents were also acknowledged at the Eastbourne Awards - Sally Bain was recognised for
her work with all of her environmental efforts and involvement over a long period of time in Eastbourne and
Bays. Congratulations Sally from all of us at Muritai!
her work with all of her environmental efforts and involvement over a long period of time in Eastbourne and
Bays. Congratulations Sally from all of us at Muritai!
Nāku noa, nā
Bec Power
Principal
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 18th December
COMMUNITY NOTICES
EASTBOURNE GAMES 2018 IS COMING!
Sunday 4 March 2018
Now's the time to sign up with your area or bay! Events to suit the whole family.
Visit eastbournegames on Facebook to find a full schedule of events and registration forms.
Or contact your team leaders directly:
Point Howard - Kate Lynskey - 02102409589 Lowry Bay - Julie Parker - 0211139230 York Bay - Lian Butcher -
021905203 Mahina Bay - Joe Prebble - 0211305902 Days Bay - Bridget Penney - 0211570213
Rona Bay - Annette Sliper - 02102707886 Muritai - Carolyn Littlefair - 02102779369
021905203 Mahina Bay - Joe Prebble - 0211305902 Days Bay - Bridget Penney - 0211570213
Rona Bay - Annette Sliper - 02102707886 Muritai - Carolyn Littlefair - 02102779369
Also, if you have old eastbourne games tshirts that no longer fit (or you've moved and now have the wrong
colour!) we'd love to have them back. Please drop to the box in the school foyer.
colour!) we'd love to have them back. Please drop to the box in the school foyer.
See you there!
Fun French lessons for Seniors at Muritai School
· We will be speaking French from the first lesson
· Lots of interactive activities, role play, active games and music
· I can start a class as soon as we have enough interest (5-6 students)
· One group lesson a week, maximum 10 students
· Time of lesson will be confirmed, either Tuesday after school or Thursday before school
· To register your interest and for more info please contact Stefi on Stefi@funlanuages.co.nz
or 021 178 2099
or 021 178 2099
Sport Wainuiomata Triability Triathlon
$5 per child on Saturday 17 March
The TriAbility Triathlon is an inclusive multisport event that supports people of ALL abilities in a competitive
environment. Distances to choose from:
environment. Distances to choose from:
Super Sprint: 300m swim, 9km cycle and 3km run/walk/wheel
Super Sonic: 50m swim, 2km cycle and 400m run/walk/wheel (for children, but open to all)
Kids Go Free at Staglands on Children’s Day
Staglands Wildlife Reserve will be celebrating Children’s Day on Sunday 4th March by offering FREE ENTRY
into The Reserve for ALL CHILDREN.
into The Reserve for ALL CHILDREN.
In addition to their usual attractions visitors can enjoy free off-road tractor-trailer rides. So if you are looking
for a fun Children’s day outing for the whole family; meet at Staglands and Connect with Nature on
Sunday 4th March.
for a fun Children’s day outing for the whole family; meet at Staglands and Connect with Nature on
Sunday 4th March.
*Offer is not available with any other offer. Children (0-16 years) must be accompanied by paying adult.
For more information visit www.staglands.co.nz
