Tena koutou te whānau o te kura Muritai.
Dear Parents / Caregivers
A big welcome to Emma Miller in Room 1 who has started at Muritai in the last fortnight.
School ProductionThe school has been a hive of activity as staff and students busily choreograph and rehearse performances in preparation for this term's school production. Although many of our students are natural performers there are some students who will find performing to a live audience both challenging and exhausting. Staff are working very hard to ensure all 400 students have their time on stage. This is most easily achieved with group performances working together to tell a story. A quick acknowledgement to Kirsten Berry who is this year's Production Director for her excellent leadership and outstanding organisation. If you have yet to purchase tickets I recommend you get in quickly as we only have a limited number of performances. To purchase tickets please see Sue and Carole in the office - Adults $7.50, Seniors and Children $5.00 and Pre-schoolers $3.00. Finally a big thank you to all those who have either offered or who have been assisting teachers in preparing sets, backdrops and costumes.
Staffing
Sarah Drinkwater is off on maternity leave at the end of next week. We wish her and her husband Dougs the very best of luck for the safe arrival of their first born. Taking over from Sarah in Room 9 will be Jess Savage. To help Jess settle in to her new role she will be working alongside Sarah from next week to learn routines and get to know the children. We are all looking forward to meeting Jess and would ask that you all welcome her to Muritai.
ArtSplash and DanceSplash
Recently we had a large number of our Y4-6 students involved in either the ArtSplash or DanceSplash performances. These shows are held every year at the Michael Fowler Centre and provide a wonderful opportunity for students to be involved in the performing arts together with other schools in the Wellington area. A huge thank you to Ruth Hooke for her continued dedication and hard work putting together these fantastic performances. A special thanks also to our former student teacher Sabeshan Gnanan for all his inspiration and expertise in choreographing and teaching the Bollywood item performed at DanceSplash.
Cycling Safety
Finally, a quick reminder about cycle safety for our students. It would be greatly appreciated if you were able to take some time to talk to your child/children about cycle safety and the dangers presented when biking on the footpath. Recently we have had a number of near accidents with cars coming out of driveways and pedestrians having to jump out of the way as students cycle to and from school on the footpath. Children old enough to use the road should do so or, if using the footpath, they need to slow down and take greater care considering possible dangers and people using the footpath.
SUPPORT THE CANCER SOCIETY DAFFODIL DAY
YEAR 5/6 SOCIAL INQUIRY
HOME AND SCHOOL
Home and School will be serving nibbles and providing drinks at the school production. They need some help with preparing and serving the food. If you are able to help in any way, either on the night or with preparations, please contact Lisa Langley on 562 7784, email lisa.langley@huttvalleydhb.org.nz or leave your name with Carole and Sue in the school office.
HENRY BROADBENT - CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION
Cubs
St Augustines Cub Group Petone has spaces available for new cubs 7 1/2 - 8 years old, both girls and boys. The group meets on Tuesdays 6.00-7.30pm in the Scout Hall, Udy Street, near Kensington Avenue.
We do a lot of fun and learning activities , such as crafts, games, conservation, outdoor walks, good turns, camps, and earning badges for skills such as first aid, cooking, swimming, art, pet care etc.
For more information contact Jan Simmons 568 7943 home, or 027 480 7206
Pilates Class
Mondays 6.30 to 7.30. Council rooms above Eastbourne Library. Suitable for all levels. $10 per class. Phone Sarah 027-311-5600. All welcome.
Jasmine Jansen
I live in the Eastbourne area. I am available to look after your children. Please give me a call on 562-7009 or 022-676-5581. My hourly rate is $10.
Bubble Dome
Have you ever wondered how computer games and 3D movies like Toy Story are made? Learn the latest in 3D Animation and Games Design on a Bubble Dome School Holiday workshop these school holidays. For students aged 6 to 16 years. Tel: 0800 GET BUBBLE (438-282) or email: info@bubbledome.co.nz or Visit: http://www.bubbledome.co.nz/.
Piano Lessons with Vanessa Tindle (ATCL, BSc, dipTchg)
Vanessa is teaching at school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings this term. She has one vacancy left for this term.
If you would like your child to learn piano with Vanessa please contact her directly to discuss. Ph 562 7663.
Dear Parents / Caregivers
A big welcome to Emma Miller in Room 1 who has started at Muritai in the last fortnight.
School Production
Staffing
Sarah Drinkwater is off on maternity leave at the end of next week. We wish her and her husband Dougs the very best of luck for the safe arrival of their first born. Taking over from Sarah in Room 9 will be Jess Savage. To help Jess settle in to her new role she will be working alongside Sarah from next week to learn routines and get to know the children. We are all looking forward to meeting Jess and would ask that you all welcome her to Muritai.
ArtSplash and DanceSplash
Recently we had a large number of our Y4-6 students involved in either the ArtSplash or DanceSplash performances. These shows are held every year at the Michael Fowler Centre and provide a wonderful opportunity for students to be involved in the performing arts together with other schools in the Wellington area. A huge thank you to Ruth Hooke for her continued dedication and hard work putting together these fantastic performances. A special thanks also to our former student teacher Sabeshan Gnanan for all his inspiration and expertise in choreographing and teaching the Bollywood item performed at DanceSplash.
Cycling Safety
Finally, a quick reminder about cycle safety for our students. It would be greatly appreciated if you were able to take some time to talk to your child/children about cycle safety and the dangers presented when biking on the footpath. Recently we have had a number of near accidents with cars coming out of driveways and pedestrians having to jump out of the way as students cycle to and from school on the footpath. Children old enough to use the road should do so or, if using the footpath, they need to slow down and take greater care considering possible dangers and people using the footpath.
On Friday 27 August, senior school students will be selling fabric daffodils in the foyer. Please bring a gold coin donation to receive a daffodil and support this worthy cause.
ICAS - SCIENCE EXAM
ICAS - SCIENCE EXAM
Several of our students have recently taken part in the ICAS exams. Here are our top results:
Year 5:
Credit - Harry Crawford, Margarita Montes de Oca, Matthew Sutcliffe, Oscar Sykes
Year 6
Disctinction - Liam Abercrombie
Credit - Kieran Cotter
Year 7:
Credit - Caleb Anderson, Finn Janssens, Clara Lafont, Claudia Langley, Meg Sykes
Year 8:
Distinction - Finnegan Fahey, Zoe Lovell-Smith
Credit - Sofija Cvitanovich
Other results will be published as we receive them and children receive their certificates. Well done to all the children who participated.
Year 5:
Credit - Harry Crawford, Margarita Montes de Oca, Matthew Sutcliffe, Oscar Sykes
Year 6
Disctinction - Liam Abercrombie
Credit - Kieran Cotter
Year 7:
Credit - Caleb Anderson, Finn Janssens, Clara Lafont, Claudia Langley, Meg Sykes
Year 8:
Distinction - Finnegan Fahey, Zoe Lovell-Smith
Credit - Sofija Cvitanovich
Other results will be published as we receive them and children receive their certificates. Well done to all the children who participated.
YEAR 5/6 SOCIAL INQUIRY
Last week the Year 5 and 6 Team invited some speakers to assist them with their social inquiry process. On Wednesday Nancy Barclay explained how she was involved in the process of widening the footpath between Windy Point and Days Bay. They learned about the need for consultation between different groups in the community. On Thursday two members of the Eastbourne Community Board, Derek and Ian shared their plans to upgrade the village. The Year 5 and 6 students discovered that plans take a lot of time and cost a lot of money before they become reality.
JUNIOR DUATHLON
JUNIOR DUATHLON
On Monday 16th August the Year 0, 1 and 2’s took part in a Junior Duathlon (run and bike, or scooter). The students were split into year levels and gender race groups.
The students were enthusiastic participants starting with a run around the outside of Muritai School. Thank you to the fantastic Year 7 and 8 students and parent helpers marshalling the run. Once the runners entered back inside Muritai school, Mr. Bird, Mr. Skilton and some parents assisted the children in putting their bike helmets on and giving the students a push start around the muddy bike track.
Students were timed on their race for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters, with everyone receiving a participation award. Teachers and spectators were very proud of the positive attitudes we saw on display during and after the event. Well-done Juniors!
1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters and times were:
Year 0 Boys: 1st Myles Caughley (3:10); 2nd William Carian (3:15); 3rd Rory Moffat (3:30)
Year 0 Girls: 1st Ruby Schroder (3:22), 2nd Poppy Neal (3:42); 3rd Alexandra Irvine (3:48)
Year 1 Boys: 1st Maui Morrison (2:10); 2nd Oliver Day (2:15); 3rd Jack Evans (2:23)
Year 1 Girls: 1st Chelsea Summers (2:18); 2nd Evie Wilson (2:25); 3rd Elizabeth Edwards (2:43)
Year 2 Boys : 1st Flynn Healy (2:22); 2nd Patrick Mackinnon (2:27); 3rd Chevron Crawford (2:32)
Year 2 Girls: 1st Lea Pummer ; Samantha Woolley (2:45); 2nd Sophia Cave (2:52); 3rd Ruby Wells (2:55)
The students were enthusiastic participants starting with a run around the outside of Muritai School. Thank you to the fantastic Year 7 and 8 students and parent helpers marshalling the run. Once the runners entered back inside Muritai school, Mr. Bird, Mr. Skilton and some parents assisted the children in putting their bike helmets on and giving the students a push start around the muddy bike track.
Students were timed on their race for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters, with everyone receiving a participation award. Teachers and spectators were very proud of the positive attitudes we saw on display during and after the event. Well-done Juniors!
1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters and times were:
Year 0 Boys: 1st Myles Caughley (3:10); 2nd William Carian (3:15); 3rd Rory Moffat (3:30)
Year 0 Girls: 1st Ruby Schroder (3:22), 2nd Poppy Neal (3:42); 3rd Alexandra Irvine (3:48)
Year 1 Boys: 1st Maui Morrison (2:10); 2nd Oliver Day (2:15); 3rd Jack Evans (2:23)
Year 1 Girls: 1st Chelsea Summers (2:18); 2nd Evie Wilson (2:25); 3rd Elizabeth Edwards (2:43)
Year 2 Boys : 1st Flynn Healy (2:22); 2nd Patrick Mackinnon (2:27); 3rd Chevron Crawford (2:32)
Year 2 Girls: 1st Lea Pummer ; Samantha Woolley (2:45); 2nd Sophia Cave (2:52); 3rd Ruby Wells (2:55)
HOME AND SCHOOL
Home and School will be serving nibbles and providing drinks at the school production. They need some help with preparing and serving the food. If you are able to help in any way, either on the night or with preparations, please contact Lisa Langley on 562 7784, email lisa.langley@huttvalleydhb.org.nz or leave your name with Carole and Sue in the school office.
HENRY BROADBENT - CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION
NumberWorks'nWord hold a competition each year with winners of local centres being put through to the Australasian Creative Writing Competition. Henry Broadbent, Year 7, has made it through to the finals with his story "Revenge".
Winners in each age category are decided by voting. You can vote once per story by clicking on the number of stars you want to award a particular story. The more you enjoyed the story the more stars you award. The top three entries in each age category will go to the independent judge Gordon Dryden who will select the ultimate winner. Below is a link to the stories:
http://www.numberworks.com/writing/page/11/
SPORT
Winners in each age category are decided by voting. You can vote once per story by clicking on the number of stars you want to award a particular story. The more you enjoyed the story the more stars you award. The top three entries in each age category will go to the independent judge Gordon Dryden who will select the ultimate winner. Below is a link to the stories:
http://www.numberworks.com/writing/page/11/
SPORT
Waterpolo and Flipperball
The Waterpolo and Flipperball competitions are coming to an end with both our teams finishing first in their grades. They are playing in the Finals tonight - good luck everyone.
Netball
Our two Intermediate teams, three Year 5 and 6 Teams and three Year 3 and 4 teams had their final game for the season on Saturday 21st of August.
THANK YOU to all the coaches who spent their own time after school teaching and reinforcing skills and game play tactics. I know the girls thoroughly enjoyed their practices and improvement was evident in Saturday games. Thank you to the parents who supported their child's team by attending and cheering from the sidelines, you did well, especially on those very chilly Saturday mornings!
Thank you to Maureen and her team of umpires for umpiring our games and those helpful reminders you gave the Year 3 and 4 teams while umpiring.
Round 2 Year 5-8 Results:
Muritai 1 = 3 Wins, 2 Losses
Muritai 2 = 2 Wins, 1 Loss and 1 Draw
Muritai 3 = 4 Wins, 1 Loss
Intermediate 1 = 3 Wins, 1 Loss and 2 Draws
Intermediate 2 = 2 Wins, 3 Losses
Congratulations to the following teams for round winners:
PRIMARY ROUND 1
Primary 4 a - 1st Muritai 1 and Koraunui 1
Primary 7A - Muritai 2
PRIMARY ROUND 2
Primary 8A - 1st = Muritai 3 and Boulcott 3
COMMUNITY
Netball
Our two Intermediate teams, three Year 5 and 6 Teams and three Year 3 and 4 teams had their final game for the season on Saturday 21st of August.
THANK YOU to all the coaches who spent their own time after school teaching and reinforcing skills and game play tactics. I know the girls thoroughly enjoyed their practices and improvement was evident in Saturday games. Thank you to the parents who supported their child's team by attending and cheering from the sidelines, you did well, especially on those very chilly Saturday mornings!
Thank you to Maureen and her team of umpires for umpiring our games and those helpful reminders you gave the Year 3 and 4 teams while umpiring.
Round 2 Year 5-8 Results:
Muritai 1 = 3 Wins, 2 Losses
Muritai 2 = 2 Wins, 1 Loss and 1 Draw
Muritai 3 = 4 Wins, 1 Loss
Intermediate 1 = 3 Wins, 1 Loss and 2 Draws
Intermediate 2 = 2 Wins, 3 Losses
Congratulations to the following teams for round winners:
PRIMARY ROUND 1
Primary 4 a - 1st Muritai 1 and Koraunui 1
Primary 7A - Muritai 2
PRIMARY ROUND 2
Primary 8A - 1st = Muritai 3 and Boulcott 3
COMMUNITY
St James Sea Scouts Jamboree Fundraiser
Aged Sheep Manure. A natural, slow release fertiliser for your garden. Accumulated over several years at a Wairarapa sheep yard. $12 per 25kg bag (or 5 for $50). Free Home Delivery. To order while stocks last phone 562 7751 or 027 211 7388.
Scout and Guide Gang Show – Myths, Tales and Legends
Fun musical theatre and great family entertainment. Featuring our very own Meg Sykes and Oscar Connor - 20 – 25 September at the Lower Hutt Little Theatre
For tickets call: 0800 SCOUTS
Have Fun - Play Cricket THIS Summer
Aged Sheep Manure. A natural, slow release fertiliser for your garden. Accumulated over several years at a Wairarapa sheep yard. $12 per 25kg bag (or 5 for $50). Free Home Delivery. To order while stocks last phone 562 7751 or 027 211 7388.
Scout and Guide Gang Show – Myths, Tales and Legends
Fun musical theatre and great family entertainment. Featuring our very own Meg Sykes and Oscar Connor - 20 – 25 September at the Lower Hutt Little Theatre
For tickets call: 0800 SCOUTS
Have Fun - Play Cricket THIS Summer
Sign up Online at http://www.eastbournecricket.org.nz/ or at the clubrooms, HW Shortt Recreation Ground. Senior and Junior Registration Saturday 11 September 2-4pm, Thursday 16 September 7-8pm. Phone Phil Sisson 562 8771/027 470 8079
St Augustines Cub Group Petone has spaces available for new cubs 7 1/2 - 8 years old, both girls and boys. The group meets on Tuesdays 6.00-7.30pm in the Scout Hall, Udy Street, near Kensington Avenue.
We do a lot of fun and learning activities , such as crafts, games, conservation, outdoor walks, good turns, camps, and earning badges for skills such as first aid, cooking, swimming, art, pet care etc.
For more information contact Jan Simmons 568 7943 home, or 027 480 7206
Pilates Class
Mondays 6.30 to 7.30. Council rooms above Eastbourne Library. Suitable for all levels. $10 per class. Phone Sarah 027-311-5600. All welcome.
Jasmine Jansen
I live in the Eastbourne area. I am available to look after your children. Please give me a call on 562-7009 or 022-676-5581. My hourly rate is $10.
Bubble Dome
Have you ever wondered how computer games and 3D movies like Toy Story are made? Learn the latest in 3D Animation and Games Design on a Bubble Dome School Holiday workshop these school holidays. For students aged 6 to 16 years. Tel: 0800 GET BUBBLE (438-282) or email: info@bubbledome.co.nz or Visit: http://www.bubbledome.co.nz/.
Piano Lessons with Vanessa Tindle (ATCL, BSc, dipTchg)
Vanessa is teaching at school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings this term. She has one vacancy left for this term.
If you would like your child to learn piano with Vanessa please contact her directly to discuss. Ph 562 7663.
