Elm Park School Newsletter - 1st March 2013 - Term 1 - Week 5
Friday
1st March 2013 – Term 1 Week 5
Value Focus for next week: Perseverance
From The Principal
Kia ora tatou katoa, Talofa,
Malo e lelei, Bula vi naka, Kia orana Nga mihi nui ki a koutou, Namaste, Nihao,
Greetings to you all.
The weather continues to be
amazing and our students are enjoying this wonderful opportunity to be outdoors
and swimming. The Year 6 students have had another successful CAMP at Long Bay.
Thanks to all the enthusiastic parents who helped out again and for the
Teachers, Mr Borcher, Mrs Houghton and Mrs Kernot for their help as well.
NEWSLETTERS
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your email address at the top of the page. If you have any issues please contact
the office or Belinda Johnston.
HELMETS
Please ensure that your
children are wearing helmets (correctly fitted) if they are using bicycles and
scooter.
PTA
Congratulations to Leeyan
Stephens, Chairperson, and Karen Lusis, Treasurer, elected at Tuesday evenings
PTA AGM. Many thanks to all the new attendees, we look forward to working with
you this year. Thanks for all the hard
work in 2012 and your contributions to the school funds and equipment, we
really appreciate all that you do.
LOST PROPERTY
There seems to be an
increasing pile of Lost Property outside Room 8 and 9. Please ensure that you
name all the articles of clothing and shoes that your child wears including
swimming togs, towels, goggles and undies. It is really hard to track the
owners of the items especially as they all look the same only variations of
sizes.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP EVENING
Thank you to those of you
who attended this valuable evening. We are continually concerned with the
rising usage of technological equipment that goes unmonitored by adults as
there is an increasing number of undesirables lurking out there on the Internet.
Please could you keep a close eye on what your child/ren are doing on the
computer so as to prevent any issues that may arise.
FIREWOOD
We are slowly selling our
firewood on the field. There is still some available. Please contact the office
if you wish to purchase a trailer load for $25.00.
3 WAY CONFERENCES
Please register online or return the slip to the office to book your
time to see your child/ren teacher/s on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 March from
3.30 – 7.30 pm in the classrooms with your child.
WHEELS DAY WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY MARCH 14 further details in the PTA
newsletter (PINK sheet)
Have
a lovely weekend
Trish
Plowright
Principal
Key Events For
Your Diary
Mon 4 March.. Rms 13 & 15 to Te Tuhi
Tue 5 March.. Rms 14 & 16 to Te Tuhi
Wed 6 Mar...... Y1-6 3-way Conferences
Thu 7 Mar...... Y1-6 3-way Conferences
Thur 14 Mar... Wheels Day
Fri 15 Mar....... Whole School Assembly 2 pm
Thur 21 Mar... BOT Meeting
Thur 28 Mar... Mufti and Hot Cross Buns
Fri 29 Mar....... GOOD FRIDAY School Closed
Mon 1 Apr...... EASTER MONDAY School Closed
Tue 2 Apr....... EASTER TUESDAY School Closed
Fri 5 Apr......... Whole School Assembly 2 pm
Thur 18 Apr.... Principal’s Awards Assemblies
Fri 19 Apr....... End of Term 1
Looking Ahead
Board Of Trustee Elections are to be held this year. Election day is 30 May 2013. These elections are a chance for
everyone in the school community to have a say in choosing the people who will
govern and provide the vision for their school. Elm Park School requires five
parent representatives. Here is some feedback about what being on the Board
meant to past Trustees from around the country.
“My view is simple – it’s your school, your
children attending the school. We all want the best for children and now is
your opportunity to be part of it”. Eric Kjestrup, Bucklands Beach Primary School.
“I would encourage others to be involved. It
can be too easy to stand back and criticise, rather than participate. People
are often too willing to say they don’t like something, yet there is the
opportunity to have your say”. Sue Becker, Cromwell College.
“Trusteeship has been instrumental to a huge
personal growth and development in me and I have seen that happening and I know
it has happened – it definitely broadens your mind. Personally it has helped me
a lot and it has expanded my views”. Jodie Cook, Mata School.
Walking School Bus - Come and walk with a walking school bus next Friday 8 March and join us when we get to school for Milo & muffins. Cnr Gossamer Dr & Manapouri Pl 8.10 am, 4 Square Gossamer Dr 8.25 am and cnr Archmillen & Marvon Downs Aves 8.35 am. We will also have a trial bus leaving from the cnr Pakuranga Rd & Gossamer Dr 8.30 am
Focus on Children
Camp M.E.R.C
On Wednesday 20th February the Year 6’s
went on a trip to Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre at
Long Bay, Auckland for a 2 nights 3 day visit.
There we took part in eight different challenging
activities. They were Tree Climbing, Abseiling, Sailing, Climbing,
Archery, Surfing, Sling Shot and Stack ‘em High.
All of the activities made us work together, learn new
skills and have lots and lots of fun. Lots of us had never experienced
these activities before so they required a lot of perseverance and teamwork.
One of the highlights for all of us was the delicious
food made for us by Mrs Houghton. We had burgers and a roast chicken
dinner as well as plenty of fruit, cakes and tasty biscuits. We were even
allowed to have seconds!!
We were all very sad to leave Camp M.E.R.C as we all
had the best time. We would like to say a big thank you to all the parent
helpers who gave up their time to come and support us.
Fingers crossed we all get to go back! Room 21 Boys
POSITIVE SOCIAL
INTERACTION WINNERS
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Congratulations
to the following students who were selected and acknowledged this week for
their responsible, friendly behaviour.
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Room 1
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Elias Lopez-Montofre
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Room 3
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Giovanni Folau
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Room 4
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Maria Christophers
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Room 5
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Avantika Sami
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Room 7
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Olaoluwa Dawodu
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Room 8
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Kirralee Weerasinghe
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Room 9
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Olivia Osunwa
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Room 10
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Layla Whiteside
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Room 11
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Blake Harrison
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Room 12
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Nadini Ariyaratne
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Room 13
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Irena Liu
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Room 14
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Mattie Clarkson
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Room 15
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Sara Azimi
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Room 16
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Barath Raj
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Room 17
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Samerah Amarasinghe
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Room 18
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Xavier Brown
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Room 19
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Sunny Low
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Room 20
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George Feng
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Room 21
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Fernando Calderon
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Room 22
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Andre Paynter
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Room 23
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Avalon Hutching
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Room 24
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Harshdeep Kaur
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Room 25
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Jennifer Chan Pham
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Room 29
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Perez Tiatia
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Room 30
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Hayley Pawhau
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PERSONAL PRESENTATION
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The following students
were voted as the overall weeks winner in their year level for the most
neatly presented in their uniform.
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Year 1:
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Xander
Webb
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Year 2:
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Andre Baigent
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Year 3:
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Katie Howell
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Year 4:
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Danika
Jordaan
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Year 5:
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Jordan Hohneck
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Year 6:
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Shine
Lopez
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Elm Park School Headstart Programme
4 year olds only
This programme offers a wide
variety of activities and experiences for children that enrich development and
lay the groundwork for a head start at school.
The programme is run on a Wednesday afternoon from 1.30-3.00pm. The fee is $10.00/session. Please see the office staff for more information.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Helen O’Grady
Drama Academy – Classes in all areas. Confidence, creativity, communication,
presentation skills, public speaking, performance. Bringing out the BEST in everyone. Make the call now on 836 0233. www.helenogrady.co.nz
Pakuranga
Baptist Kindergarten – 40th
Birthday! 2nd March 2013 A day of fun from 11 am. We would love you all to come along and to
invite friends that you know who have been part of the kindergarten in the
past. On the grass area in from of the
kindergarten will be bouncy castles, races and games, candy floss, sausage
sizzle, and lots of friends to catch up with.
CHILDREN’S DAY
EVENT – On Sunday 3 March Pakuranga
Baptist will join the Church for an old fashioned family picnic day! There will also be a church service from 9.45
am. From 10.30 am – 1 pm on the grass
area in front of the Church. Come join the fun.
St Heliers
School Fair - A community fair on Sunday
14th April from 10 am – 2 pm. There will be something for everyone with games
for all ages, a mouth-watering array of food and a wide range of crafts and
plants available to purchase. We have an impressive range of secondhand
furniture, books, clothes and toys for sale so don't miss out. The St Heliers
School Hall is the heart of the community and unfortunately its fallen victim
to the leaky building syndrome and needs urgent repairs. All funds raised will
go to the repair work so come on down with the family and support the
community. www.stheliersschoolfair.co.nz
Pakuranga Girls' Brigade - For girls aged 5 years and over - come and join
the fun and friendship of Girls' Brigade. We offer a range of activities
that encourage and grow girls in a safe friendly environment. We
meet Wednesdays at Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Rd. Juniors
from 6.00-7.30pm and Seniors from 6.30-8.30pm. Phone Shirley Peat
537-4077 or email thepeats@ihug.co.nz
SAINT
KENTIGERN COLLEGE - OPEN DAY Wednesday 6 March 2013 9.30am – 12.30pm Applications
are now invited for enrolment at Saint Kentigern College in 2014 for both day
pupils and girls and boys who wish to board. Years 7 and 9 are the main intake
years but applications at other levels will also be considered where places are
available. We invite parents of prospective students to visit the Saint
Kentigern College campus to discover the benefits of an Independent Education.
Take a guided tour of our campus to see classes in action and inspect our
outstanding facilities. As places are limited, please register to attend. For
further information please contact Saint Kentigern College Admissions. Phone:
09 577 0703 Email: skc_admissions@saintkentigern.com
SCHOLARSHIPS
TO SAINT KENTIGERN COLLEGE - Scholarships are available for girls and boys
who are currently in Year 8 at a New Zealand school, entering Year 9 in 2013.
Scholarships are awarded to motivated students who display outstanding
academic, sporting, artistic or musical ability. Applications for
Scholarships close on Friday 12 April 2013. All applicants are required to sit
a test on Friday 19 April 2013. For further information please contact
Saint Kentigern College Admissions.
YUMMY APPLE STICKERS -
"Don't forget that we are still collecting Yummy Apple Stickers.
These stickers can be found on marked fruit at our local supermarkets.
At the end of every year we send in all the stickers we've collected and
in return we get FREE sports gear. Each class has their own chart to fill
so please send them along
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