Principal's Patch
Kia ora koutou
Week 2 done already! Time is certainly going to be flying by this term.Thank you to all of those who turned out, at very short notice and in threatening weather, for the 'Ground Breaking' Ceremony that we held this morning at 8:10am. Our site is officially in 'building' mode now - rather than just 'relocation and demolition' so we have entered another exciting phase.
We are looking forward to the fencing of the access road on the edge of the park being completed on Tuesday. The gate system will then be put in so that access and separation of vehicles and pedestrians is assured.
I hope that you all enjoy the long weekend - we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday.
Ngā mihi
Sandy Hastings
Principal - Tumuaki
Important Dates
Upcoming Events
Wed 26 Oct
Yr 5 & 6 Summer Tournament, Teeball & Futsal. 9am-3pm
PTA Meeting 7:30-8:30pm in staffroom.
Thu 27 Oct
Music Festival Rehearsal at Horncastle Arena. 9am-12:30pm
Celebration Assembly at Beckenham, 2:30-3:00pm, All Welcome.
Yr 5 & 6 Glee Club perform at Music Festival 6:00-9:00pm
Fri 28 Oct
Hub 1 & 2 Kahikatea - visit to Art Gallery & Museum
Mon 31 Oct
PTA Uniform room open 2:45-3:15pm
Thu 3 Nov
Yr 5 & 6 Visit to Rapaki Marae. 9am-3pm
Hub 4 Kahikatea - visit to Art Gallery & Museum
Fri 4 Nov
Hub 3 Kahikatea - visit to Art Gallery & Museum
Wed 9 Nov
Zone Athletics at Hansen Park. 9am-3pm
Thu 10 Nov
Yr 7 & 8 Visit to Rapaki Marae. 9am-3pm.
Fri 11 Nov
Show Day - school is closed.
Term Dates
Click here to view the 2016 and 2017 term dates.Citizen of the Week
Name Ailie Robertson - Year 8
Ailie, it has been fabulous to watch you grow into such a capable, conscientious and caring young leader over the past two years. Your love of learning, engagement and enlightened contributions, enrich both your learning experience and the experience of others. Ailie, you have a big heart, which sees you walking and talking our 'We Care' value on a daily basis. Your confidence is growing, enabling you to take on challenges, applying your perseverance and 'I can do it' attitude. Tino pai Ailie.Sharing our Learning
Koru Team
On Monday the whole school watched a show in the hall presented by Playhouse called #The Fairest Of Them All. There was great excitement and engagement across the crowd. This has inspired many of Koru tamariki to write about the character from the show.
The troll is under the bridge.By Oliver
I like the princess! I like snow white! She was dancing with the shelf.
By Ava
I cheered for her, she is so sweet. She waved at me. She is friendly. I love Snow White.
By Frankie
Snow White you were terrific. You were very good. Where did you practice?
By Layla
The Troll was funny. The Troll was cool.
By Roman
Snow White was the best play. I loved Snow White.
By Scarlett
I liked Snow White and she is sweet. She high fived me and it was on Monday.
By Aidan
School Notices
ICAS Mathematics
Congratulations to all the children who sat the ICAS Mathematics test.The following children achieved outstanding results:
Year 5: Kate Cornfoot - Merit
Year 6: Adam Barton - Credit
Year 7: Alex Braun - Credit, Amelia Cannon - Credit, Kaia Joergensen - Credit, Isaac MacDonald - Distinction, Daisy York - Merit, Rosie Zinzan-Dickie - Distinction
Year 8: Dominic Gorny - Credit, William Hanlon - Distinction, Henry McMecking - Merit, Kristy Winchester - Merit.
PTA News
It’s Calendar Art Order Time again! Order need to be in by 27th October 2016.
Our children were busy at the end of last term working on their Art for the School Abacus Calendar Fundraiser. This week your children should have brought home the order form for this year’s Abacus Fundraiser. You can order Calendars, Diaries, Cards, Notepads and Mouse Mats. These range in price from $12-$17 and make great Christmas presents for the extended family! A sample of these item can also be found in the office foyer.
The children’s art is also on display in the School Foyer, by class.
You can also choice between putting your children’s art on the calendar etc, or upload a photo to the website, or a mixture of both.
Orders close 27th October 2016 and need to be dropped into the school office. Our aim is to have all the orders back by then end of November, so that you make the international Christmas post.
Thanks for supporting another wonderful PTA fundraiser with all profits going back into the school community.
Community Notices
(Notices placed here are contingent on space and do not reflect the views or opinions of the school.)
Act 2 Drama Group: Audtion Call for the SummerTimes production of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Audition date: Sun 30th October at St Albans Community Centre, 1047 Colombo Street. Performance dates : 15-21 Jan 2017.Call Fay on 6660164, 0210431108 to book an audition time.
Cashmere High School: October Music Competition Finals are being held on Oct 20th at 7pm in the McCombs Performing Arts Centre at Cashmere High School. Free entry.
IMAGINATION YOGA: TERM 4
TUESDAYS 3:45-4:45pm at the Huntsbury Community Centre, 30H Huntsbury Ave, Huntsbury.
Imagination Yoga is Children's Yoga. Give your 6-12 year old the opportunity to learn fun, everyday self-care exercises, relaxation/meditation techniques, connect with others and stretch their whole mind, body & imagination! Rejuvenating & Empowering.
Drop in after school $14 or $99 for Whole Term Passport
Call Louise on 0226 250 321 or hello@siouxiesolar.com.
More info at: siouxiesolar.com/classes
