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 Honor Velvin and Hugo Futter who joins us in Room 3 and Poppy Edwards in Room 12 and Tabitha Edwards into Room 6 this week.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Tena koutou katoa, warm greetings to you all
Celebrations of Learning
We invite all parents and students to the end of year Celebrations of Learning on Tuesday afternoon from 3-6pm. The classrooms will be open for the children to share their learning from over terms three and four.
2018 Class Arrangements
Next week there will be visits to new 2018 classrooms where your child will meet their classmates for the new year, meet their new teacher and visit the room they will be in next year where they will take part in a fun activity together. Following these visits they will be bringing home an introductory letter from their new teacher confirming their class placement, and a stationary list for 2018.
Reports
On Monday you will receive your child’s final report for the 2018 year. After reading these reports over the past weeks I’m delighted with the high level of progress and academic improvement over the year, along with some excellent areas of personal, social and emotional growth our learners have enjoyed. A wonderful representation of our vision in action, where each child is progressing towards being the best they can be. An enormous thank you to all of our classroom teachers, who have spent a lot of time writing thoughtful and personal reports.
Syndicate Names
Syndicate Team Names 2018
Thank you for the thinking and input you have put into creating our new syndicate team names for 2018. I asked for suggestions from parents, staff and students around what we could call our syndicates, and the new names are ready to be revealed!
The selected names have come from a variety of sources however predominantly have come from community input and ideas. All names relate to our local environment and focuses on local bird names. All link to one another beginning at the coast with our youngest learners, moving up into the bush for our oldest. The team names also fit with our school logo and vision.
Our youngest learners from 0-2 are to be called Kororā after the Little Blue Penguin.
Kororā are little, and their small numbers suggest they need especially nurturing care just like our students who are unique, precious and who also needs careful nurturing as they step out into their school journey. Kororā are found closest to the coastline, and sometimes even on the way to Muritai school! A very fitting name for our youngest learners.
Our next team will be named Tūī. This team will have year 3/4 learners in 2018.
Tūī are quite vocal, and are found in the trees surrounding our coastline and school. As we begin to move from the beach into the trees, Tūī are abundant. Tui are notoriously hungry for nectar and fruits, and at school - for knowledge! A fantastic name for our middle learners, who demonstrate their hunger for new learning.
Kererū is the name of our next team, representing learners in 2018 in years 4/5/6.
Kererū are usually found in the bush, or high in trees. They have easy access to abundant, rich and nutritious food sources and at school - to learning opportunities! Kererū have an important job in helping the spread of native trees, and at school of sharing their learning, and learning together.
Kāhu is the team consisting of year 7/8 students.
Kahū are hunters who search for prey - much like our senior students who seek knowledge and learning! Kahū soar through the sky, with a keen eye, flying high - much like our senior students who pursue learning. To Māori, the Kahū is a symbol of chieftainship, just like our senior leaders at Muritai.
Next year we will be seeking suggestions around some original team symbols, from the students, staff and community.
EOTC Weeks
This week there have been many adventures as the EOTC weeks get underway. The Year 8's have enjoyed possibly the hottest week in Year 8 camping history in the Abel Tasman, whilst the year 7's spent two beautiful days on their camp to Mt Holdsworth. Feedback from both groups has been fantastic, and the support from parents and staff is just incredible. Thank you to all staff and parents for their energy in making these trips possible.
The year 3/4 classes have also been enjoying EOTC week outside in and around Wellington this week, and we want to pass on our thanks to these parents and teachers too for supporting the children and enabling these exciting activities to occur.
Next week our 0-2 syndicate and 5-6 syndicate enjoy their 'EOTC Week'.
Year 8 Trip to Mt Holdsworth
Year 8 Abel Tasman Camp
Year 3/4 Trip to Days Bay
Home and School are delighted to let you know that the Cookies will be available for collection from the library on Tuesday next week between 3pm – 6pm. YUM !!
FROM THE SCHOOL
Heads Up!
FINAL ASSEMBLY AND YEAR 8 LEAVERS’ CELEBRATION
Due to the school year ending on a Tuesday lunch time, our final assembly and the farewelling of our Year 8 students will take place over two separate events.
Final Assembly will be on Friday 15th December 1pm for 1.15 start.
This will be a longer assembly than usual as we will saying goodbye to some of our teachers and other leavers across the school as well as offering the wider school community a chance to share in the prize giving and speeches from the Year 8 formal.
Leavers celebration - Tuesday 19th December (the last day of school) 12noon start.
This is a special opportunity to acknowledge our wonderful group of Year 8 students and wish them well for the next step of their learning journeys. The Year 7 students will present the Year 8 leavers books and we will enjoy a slideshow of the Year 8s 'before' and 'after' their Muritai years!
We very much hope you can join us.
UKULELE
A group of Year 7 and 8 students entertained residents of Bob Scott retirement home on Wednesday . Our students did a smashing job and got a great reception . Quite a few of them thought they would like to go there when they are older or thought they could suggest it to their parents!!!!
Ruth Hooke
EASTBOURNE COMMUNITY CAROLS
On Sunday 10 December Community Carols will be happening in the Muritai School Hall. This is always a lovely occasion complete with brass band, sausage sizzle and possible visit from Santa!
We have a small group of students who have volunteered to sing an item. These students need to meet outside room 1 at 4.45 wearing their school t shirts please.
Ruth Hooke
REGIONAL ATHLETICS
I am so very proud of all our students who competed at the Regional Athletics competition on Tuesday. It was a long hot day and they all just got on with the business.
The relay teams did us proud! The Y4 Girls placed 3rd, Y6 Boys placed 3rd and the Y6 Girls placed 2nd (in what was a close finish).
I would like to thank all of the parents for their support for athletics over the past few weeks. It has been amazing!
Muritai's got talented kids! Ka mau te wehi!
Other podium results:
Mia Campbell
- 2nd Y6 Girls High Jump
Aubrey Chunga
- 1st Y4 Boys 60m Sprint
- 2nd Y4 Boys 100m Sprint
- 1st Y4 Boys High Jump
- 2nd Y4 Boys Long Jump
4 2017 DATES
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11 to 15 Dec Y5/6 EOTC Week
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11 Dec Junior Athletics
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12 Dec Celebrations of Learning
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13 Dec Y8 Formal at 6.30
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14 Dec Junior School Xmas Concert and party at 1pm to 3pm
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15 Dec Final Assembly 1.15pm
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18 Dec Y7/8 Days Bay Day
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19 Dec Leavers Celebration at 12 Noon
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 (Teacher Only Day - 5th February)
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
Piano Lessons with Vanessa Tindle
I have a couple of spaces at school for 2018. If you have a son or daughter who is thinking about starting piano lessons next year, please contact me before the end of term.
Ph: 562 7663 or email: vanessaltindle@outlook.com
PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT AT MURITAI
Speak Again - www.speakagain.co.nz - will be running again next year for years 3 - 8. I have a few students leaving for other schools at the end of 2017 so I now have a couple of lunchtime spaces available to offer anyone who missed out this year but would like to join us for the fun next year. Our focus is to nurture school students’ performance skills in a playful environment - drawing out innate creativity and expression to inspire confidence and develop wholehearted communication. See the website or call Emily Keddell - 0211885106
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