Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
We urgently need three new Parent Trustees for our Board of Trustees...
You should all have received, via email today, the information about how to nominate yourself or someone else for the position of Parent Trustee on the Board.
Nominations close this Sunday, 1st November at noon.
Our Board of Trustees are critical for the successful governance of our school and we have a very strong history of having boards that are effective and very engaged in monitoring and supporting the strategic direction of the school.
There are no particular set of skills required for the Board - other than being a caregiver who cares about the success of all of the children in our school.
Please do consider if this is something you could do to contribute to the success of your child's school - for three years.
COVID-19 Tracing update
Whilst we have low numbers of active COVID-19 across New Zealand, we have been reminded by the Ministry of Education of the importance of maintaining high contact tracing in the event that a confirmed case of COVID-19 should be linked to our school. Please ALWAYS sign in at the office when you come on site (other than to drop-off or collect children at the end of the day). Please do not go into hubs unless it is absolutely necessary. You can ALSO use our contact tracing app QR code to keep your own tracing diary.
Athletics Update
Due to the inclement weather this morning, the decision was made to postpone the Athletic Sports for Years 5-8 until Tuesday next week, weather permitting
The weather forecast is currently not that flash for Tuesday, so if we can't do this on Tuesday, the Athletic Sports as an event will be cancelled, and teachers will do their best to run events over the following three days, as the weather permits, so that we can identify students to go through to the Zone Athletics on Monday 9th November.
As the Year 1-4 students will be swimming every day next week, we have decided that they, and the New Entrants, will have their own Junior Athletic Sports on a new date, which we will advise next week.
More Maths learning... in Years 5/6
The Põhutakawa learners found themselves working in groups today to solve 12 problems that had been scattered across the hub. Grit and tenacity to get there together was order of the day with some groups spending 20 minutes or more determined to seek a solution. Next week our learners will discuss and defend their solutions and strategies as they delve into mathematical reasoning.
Ngā mihi nui
Sandy Hastings
Tumuaki
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Mon 2 Nov: Year 7/8 Technology (bus leaves at 8:30am) Note change of date for this week!
Tue 3 Nov: Year 5-8 Athletic Sports
Mon 9th Nov: Zone Athletics, Hansen Park. 9am - 3pm
Thu 12 Nov: Celebration Assembly (our first for this term!)
Fri 13th Nov: Canterbury Anniversary Day - school closed. Wed 18 Nov: Rāpaki Marae visit Koru, Year 0 and 1. Wed 25th Nov: Pohutukawa Camp at Living SpringsTerm Dates
Click here to view 2020 and 2021 term dates.Citizen of the Week
Selwyn-Jack Bayliss - Year 6
Selwyn-Jack what a year you are having! You are demonstrating 'We Love Challenge' each day, by the way you focus beautifully on your learning and put in your very best effort. You are acting on feedback from your teachers to improve your work, demonstrating responsibility for, and pride in, your achievements! Keep up the brilliant effort Selwyn-Jack, you are a superstar!
School Notices
Mana Ake "Drop-Ins" are continuing...
A number of whānau have already made great use of the Mana Ake “drop-ins” that are available on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 – 9:30am. These drop-in sessions are here to provide parents with an opportunity to have a private, informal conversation around the well being of their child with one of our Mana Ake workers (kaimahi). If you feel like you would like to attend a drop-in session, please book in a time via the link here: Mana Ake booking The code to use is 88t39. Alternatively, you can contact Jacky in the office and she will make a booking for you.
BOT Update
BOT Mid-Term Elections 2020
Nominations for Mid Term positions for our Board of Trustees are closing very soon. You will have received an email with nomination details and how you nominate. Please note nominations close on Sunday 1st November. We look forward to your interest.
Wayne Jamieson
Returning Officer
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
