Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu. Adorn this bird with feathers that enable it to fly. “The true test of character is.....how we behave when we don’t know what to do.”
Monday, September 3, 2018
Market Day
We are going to hold a 'market day' on the 22nd of November between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Each class will make items to sell on this day, it is intended to be a small fundraiser for our cultural garden. If you are able to donate anything that you think would sell well, please do so. This could include plants etc. Everyone will be welcome to attend and we will let you know more closer to the time. If you have other ideas that might fit with this small fundraiser, please let us know.
Attached is a link to our survey on our whåkatauki. Just check the box of the ones you like best, more than one is ok. These will also be available to view at whånau afternoon.
Also attached to this post is the photo mock up of our cultural garden, a garden that will reflect who we are and what we value. A copy of this will also be available on whånau afternoon. We appreciate your feedback and ideas.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Friday, August 10, 2018
Prize giving survey
We are wanting your viewpoints to make a decision regarding the timing of prize giving. Please click on this link and fill in the form, it will only take a minute.
Friday, August 3, 2018
School Council Meeting Summary
School Council Meeting - 03/08/18
Problems/Issues
No problems around the school were reported to the council for discussion.
Other Matters Discussed:
Nerf Gun Thursday
The school council have requested on behalf of the school that Nerf Gun Thursday be brought back. So that is a big YES from me. Same rules as last time, nerf guns only, glasses to protect eyes, no headshots, no shooting at the unarmed, plastic 'non-stingy' bullets only. The council were also really keen on the idea of a course for their battles with targets, any adults keen to make their vision happen are absolutely welcome :)
Assembly
The council had a discussion about assembly and shared that they like the awards and the entertainment but dislike the length of time they have to sit uncomfortably for, and don't think it is a good use of their learning time. They discussed the idea of giving awards out in classes each week instead and one class being in charge of entertainment once a fortnight. Classes will now talk more about this.
Kauri's Got Talent
Coming soon to a school near you :) Children will be able to enter in for this and finals will happen towards the end of the term.
Mid-Winter Swim
Next week, brave children should bring their togs for a 2.15pm dip. Parents welcome.
Disco
This will happen at school next term with a similar scary theme to last year. More info when we have it.
Empty Classroom day
This is in the last week of school. The council have requested an egg drop day over the last few meetings, so we have decided to hold it on the same day. Children can design a contraption to protect an egg that will be dropped from the roof of Room 4.
Pallets
The council and wider school are eager for more pallets, if you know of anyone that can supply these, they would be very grateful. They also discussed the pallet house village that we want to create behind Room 1, with eventually a fire pit in the middle. The council were excited about also painting these houses when complete and eager to 'sleepover'.
Meeting ended 9.30am
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Must reads as children grow and develop
This page has been added to our information blog. It includes great articles that I consider must reads for parents. Around Year 3 or 4, maybe as late as Year 5 children start to experience conflicts within friendships. They are developing their own personalities and likes and dislikes and it is normal for this to happen. Friendships formed in the early years are often based on convenience, for example they may have been friends in ECE, they have started school at the same time, or maybe their families are friends. As they mature, these friendships may change and conflict may occur as they no longer have anything in common. It is ok for these friendships to end and how you react to this is important. It is great to have all of this info in the one place, and I know as a parent I would have benefitted from reading these articles. Often how we engage in this and the messages we give, effect how the children perceive the situation. Conflicts are very normal and in fact are important learning as children grow and develop.
End of Term
These are our finalists for Term 2 Overall Good Citizen. The winner will be announced at our end of term awards assembly at 2.15pm this coming Friday. There will also be principal awards and respect awards handed out, along with certificates of recognition for all those children who have been recognised as a "Good Citizen" this term. Mid-year reports will also come home with each child on Friday. Those children that have just started this term as a new entrant can expect a paragraph summarising how their child has settled this term. Remember, our policy is not to notify children if they are getting an award, this is the same for the end of the year. This assembly usually goes for around 20 minutes. Children will be free to go home at the conclusion of this if you are here to take them.
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