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Room 13 Rubbish Patrol
Room 13 had a big tidy up of the school grounds and fence line, collecting 9 bags of rubbish. The most common rubbish was chip packets.
Newsletter Feb 23rd
2 months ago
by admin
in Newsletter
23RD FEBRUARY 2012
School continues to hum along with children well settled, special programmes underway, after school classes started and a general positive feel round the school. We appreciate the positive commitment we get from parents and thanks to those who came to the Meet the Teacher evening last night. I would like to apologise to Mrs McCrory for the mis-spelling of her name in an earlier newsletter. As always, if you have any issues or concerns please see the teacher promptly.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Lachlan McGill, Mereana Mua, Luke Winther, Maatika Heketoa and Jared McCarthy.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Emmilia Day. We wish you a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo Primary.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Jonah Palota-Kopa who represented Auckland in the Trans-Tasman athletic team winning gold in the discus, and silver in the shot put. Well done Jonah!
SCHOOL DONATION
As you know, school donation is voluntary, tax deductible, puts you into the Lucky Prize Draw for a Sharp music system donated by school sponsor SHARP ELECTRONICS. After 22 years the amount has gone up to $70 for one child and $100 per family. Additionally, we offer a 100% unconditional guarantee. If on the 1st December you are unhappy with any aspect of our school performance, simply ask for your money back, no questions asked!
WALKING SCHOOL BUS
We had a walking school bus a few years ago but it lapsed for lack of volunteers. The concept has been suggested again and we are seeking support from parents who can commit to a Walking School Bus from the Westpac Bank up at the shopping centre, down Taikata Road to school departing Westpac at 8.15am & departing school at 3.10pm. We need 2 parents per trip – a ‘driver’ and a ‘conductor’. Please return the reply slip if you are interested.
WARDENS
Seeking parents able to assist our wardens at the corner of Matipo & Taikata Rds mornings and/or afternoons on the following days: Wednesday & Thursday.
TE ATATU SOCCER
Registrations for 2012 season are at Neil Ave Clubrooms, Thursday 23rd February 4pm-6pm. All players need to bring proof of date of birth so we can update NFF records. Mini Football teams from 9th grade (born 2003) through to 12th grade (born 2000). Midget’s registrations are taken now and also when the season starts in April. First Kicks is for 4th grade (born 2008) through to 6th grade (born 2006). Fun Football is for 7th grade (born 2005) and 8th grade (born 2004). For further information see our website www.teatatusoccer.org.nz or contact Kathy Hohepa (834-3712).
MISSING
White kitten with missing tail called Milly. If you have any information please call 834 8787.
TE ATATU SKATE PARK
There has been recent misbehaviour by older aged children involving bad language, throwing rubbish, general nuisance behaviour. A group of residents have approached the police about patrolling this area and urge all adults to call the police or say something if you are up there.
Term 1 Newsletter to Parents
3 months ago
by admin
in Newsletter
Dear Parents & Caregivers,
At the beginning of Week 3, school has started incredibly quietly and smoothly. All classes are well established, vibrant room environments being developed, special needs programmes underway and after school classes beginning this week.
Over the holidays we had some drainage work undertaken and painting of the boiler house and back of the Parent Centre. We had a break in and school keys stolen from the caretaker’s room. A new key system has been installed and movement activated sensor cameras installed. The grounds are being brought under control and one of our parents (Peter Boyack) kindly chopped out three dead trees on the drive way.
We have had a great response to the school donations with nearly $10,000 received. The school donation is voluntary, tax deductible and puts you in the lucky draw for a SHARP Sound System drawn at the end of Term 1.
Meet the teacher is on this Wednesday 22nd between 2-8pm. Most afterschool classes have started and in Term 2 a repeat of the cooking class and a photography class will be offered. We enter our 16th year as the original school to partner with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra and we will have two visiting small groups visit the school and an opportunity for 45 children to go to the Aotea Centre for a concert by the full orchestra.
The education section has a very capable new minister, Hon Hekia Parata who has an excellent background in education, comes from an amazing successful family, is intelligent and is ranked 7th in the Cabinet. The government has already signalled a tough bargaining round for the teacher contract talks, fiscal restraint, changes to the employment conditions of principals and possible changes to class sizes (upwards).
Our school roll situation is well known to you all. It is probable that we will get extra staffing resources and a medium term solution is to convert the computer room into a classroom (not this year). However, the current closed roll situation does reinforce that if you have pre-schoolers starting here over the next 3-4 years, you should pre-enrol them now.
I hope the year has started well for you and that in the year of the Dragon, you have a positive, happy and safe year. If you have any problems or queries, please do not hesitate to see the teacher first, and then the syndicate leader or me.
Very best wishes,
Wayne Bainbridge
Newsletter Feb 16th
3 months ago
by admin
in Newsletter
Last week we announced that our New Entrant roll for 2012 was closed. With 83 pre-enrolled NE pupils, we simply have no room or classrooms or teachers for any more pupils. We have signalled this possibility for the last two years and pleaded with people to pre-enrol. Now it is a reality. The New Entrant roll for 2013 & 2014 is open, however there are just 9 vacancies for 2013.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Ryan Verney, Salma Abied, Logan Mitchell, Molly Chard, Jessie Woulfe and Jahnay Wilson.
BREAKFAST CLUB
Sponsored by our very own generous sponsor AZKO NOBEL with assistance from Fuze Café. Breakfast Club started this week and is on every Tuesday morning.
SUPERKIDZ
Christian Club starts next week – Wednesday 12.00pm in the Arts Suite – for all ages. Permission forms will be distributed by Superkidz at the first two lunchtime sessions.
STATIONARY
All children should now have their school stationary. If anybody needs genuine assistance, please let me know.
SCHOOL DONATION
As you know, school donation is voluntary, tax deductible, puts you into the Lucky Prize Draw for a Sharp music system donated by school sponsor SHARP ELECTRONICS. After 22 years the amount has gone up to $70 for one child and $100 per family. Additionally, we offer a 100% unconditional guarantee. If on the 1st December you are unhappy with any aspect of our school performance, simply ask for your money back, no questions asked!
BIKE RACE – TOMORROW
Children from all class levels may bring their bikes tomorrow for our annual bike race. Bikes need to be walked within the school grounds. We have some prizes donated by the Health Sponsorship Council.
WARDENS
Seeking parents able to assist our wardens at the corner of Matipo & Taikata Rds mornings and/or afternoons on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP
The FINAL day for middle school camp forms is Monday 20th February.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES – START NEXT WEEK
Monday Dance
Wednesday Creative Abilities
Thursday Cooking, Junior Guitar, Violin
Indian Dance & Intermediate Guitar does not have enough numbers yet – last day is tomorrow. There are still a few vacancies available in Creative Abilities & Violin.
WALKING SCHOOL BUS
We had a walking school bus a few years ago but it lapsed for lack of volunteers. The concept has been suggested again and we are seeking support from parents who can commit to a Walking School Bus from the Westpac Bank up at the shopping centre, down Taikata Road to school departing Westpac at 8.15am & departing school at 3.10pm. We need 2 parents per trip – a ‘driver’ and a ‘conductor’. Please return the reply slip if you are interested.
Please see paper version for return slips.
School Roll 2012 – Closed for New Entrants
We regret to announce that the New Entrant roll for 2012 is closed. We have 83 pre-enrolments and we are totally full.
We have given 2 years notice that this was likely, with notices at the child care and kindergartens in Te Atatu, and on the school website.
We simply have no more physical room or teaching resources for any more children.
The 2013 and 2014 roll is still open and if your child is a Term 4 starter you might want to consider them starting in Term 1 next year if you really want them to join us at Matipo.
We are sorry to have to take this action, but have given fair warning.
Newsletter #1, Feb 9th
3 months ago
by admin
in Newsletter
Welcome back to the 2012 school year. It was a wet, rainy holiday but we are looking forward to a positive, sunny, successful year. The school roll is very high, opening at 395 pupils.
After two years of warning about closure of the New Entrant roll and urging people to enrol, we have now closed the New Entrant roll. There are 83 pre-enrolments for this year – we have absolutely no more room for any more children. The New Entrant roll for 2012 is now closed. If you didn’t pre-enrol, your child cannot come here. The roll for 2013, 2014 and 2015 is still open.
As previously published we welcome five new teachers: Ray Chen (Room 2), Ellyce Martin (Room 4), Persia Iwan (Room 6), Maggie McCrory (Room 16) and Nicole Wilson (Room 9). They are taking the place of three teachers who retired last year plus two new roll growth positions. Miss Falvey will be re-joining us at the beginning of Term 3.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Neil Amerika, Luca Armitage, Molly Baker, Jake Collier, Jacqueline Cooney, Brooklyn Davies, Callum Davies, Mereem Dewerse, Kelsey Emery, Joaquin Kightley, Ela Kiyici, Cheyne Kueh, Jorja Lawford, Te Ariki Maunsell, Khan-Lee McAllister, Shontaye Raumati, Gemma Raumati. Julia Rosser, Luca Wedding-Pritchard, Tre Whitcombe, Blayze Williams, Mikayla-Storm Williams, Ryder Williams, Kaia Diallo, Destinee Cunningham-Davies, Shiquay Cunningham, Josiah Tavita, Millie Furmenger, Lucas Adams, Caylyss Anania, Faith Martin, Lola St George & Junior Leti. We wish you a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo Primary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Leah Estreich, Taylor Crawshaw, Joshua Smith, Brent Bradley & Alexandra Starling Hughes. Also happy birthday belatedly to Molly Baker, Brooklyn Davies, Joaquin Kightley, Cheyne Kueh, Ryder Williams, Kelsey Emery, Luca Armitage, Junior Leti, Neil Amerika & Faith Martin who all celebrated their birthdays during the holidays.
STATIONARY
All teachers are fully planned, all classes have their reading, maths and spelling groups identified, all classes are fully equipped and ready to go. We just need the children to have their books which cost between $16-$18. Most other schools charge between $60-$80 for stationary, so ours are very cheap. Could all children please have their books by tomorrow.
LEARN MUSIC AT SCHOOL
We are most fortunate in being able to offer specialist music lessons at our school. Your child will be receiving an enrolment form for the “Music In Schools” Programme this week. Enrolments close on 13 February. Please make sure the form is returned to the office by this date so that your child does not miss out on this wonderful opportunity.
BLUE TURTLE AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES
Tuesday 14th February- SAVING OUR PLANET “Endangered Habitat” – Mixed Media Painting
Thursday 16th February – SAVING OUR PLANET “One Bead At A Time” – Clay Jewellery
3:30pm – 5:00pm TE ATATU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
FOR MORE INFORMATION PHONE ROWENA 021 732 437 OR CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK “BLUE TURTLE DESIGN”
IMPORTANT NOTICES – PLEASE CHECK THE PAPER VERSION FOR RETURN SLIPS
POLYNESIAN CLUB – TUESDAY 1:30-2:15PM
Middle & Senior School children to begin with.
KAPA HAKA CLUB – TUESDAY 2:15-3:00PM
Middle & Senior School children to begin with.
MEET THE TEACHER INTERVIEWS – WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2-8PM
School closes at 2pm. First in, first served. Children may attend the interview.
Welcome Back Newsletter 2012
Welcome back to the 2012 school year. Great to see all our smiling faces back.
Last year was a huge year for the school with the Book Flood, the Show, a new room, introduction of I pads and the fantastic ERO report. This year we welcome four new, highly qualified teachers: Ray Chen, Persia Iwan, Ellyce Martin, Nicole Wilson and Maggie McCrory becoming a permanent full time teacher.
Finally, can I again reiterate these important steps for a child’s success at school:
• Regular attendance
• Parental interest
• Regular homework
• Good health and nutrition
• Good sleep patterns
Younger children should be in bed by 7.00pm, Middle School children by 8.00pm and Senior School children by 9.00pm.
Best wishes for a good year.
Some Reminders:
• Please name clothing and possessions.
• Could exercise books please be covered.
• Please don’t come into the school grounds in vehicles before or after school.
• If you have a concern, see the teacher as soon as possible.
• If you have a complaint, after you have seen the teacher, address it to the Syndicate Leader, then the Principal, then the Board of Trustees. For serious complaints, go directly to the Principal.
• All children have some form of homework. Please take an interest in this and follow up with your child.
• Please try and be supportive of the teacher and the school in your child’s hearing. Any negative attitude is usually picked up on by children.
• Help foster your child’s independence. From Year 2 and above the children are quite capable of walking themselves to their rooms and unpacking their own bags and tidying their own desks.
• The newsletter comes home on THURSDAYS. It is our main form of communication so please look for it.
Stationery Packs
$18.00 for New Entrants, $16.00 Juniors and $17.00 for Middle and Senior
Bikes
Only children in Year 4 and above may ride bikes to school. They must wear a helmet and must walk the bike within the school grounds.
Hats
In Terms I & IV, children must wear hats in the playground at morning interval and lunchtime.
School Organization
New Entrants Room 19 Natalie Kennerley B. Ed
Room 18 Sarah-Lee ‘Oto B.Ed
Room 17 Georgia Falvey B. Ed, Post Grad Dip Tch
Room 1 Amander Render B. Ed
Room 2 Ray Chen B. Ed
Juniors Room 3 Sam Winterton P.G.C. of Ed GTCL, LTCL
Room 4 Ellyce Martin B. Com, Grad Dip Tch
Room 5 Marion Nicolson B.Ed Hons
Room 6 Persia Iwan B. Ed
Room 16 Maggie McCrory B. Ed Hons
Middle Room 8 Azba Rasheed B. Ed
Room 9 Nicole Wilson B.A. Grad Dip Tch, Dip Psych
Room 14 Jon Webster B.Ed Hons
Room 15 Phillip Simpson M.A. Hons, Grad Dip Tch/PGCEDP
Senior Room 10 Leanne Siaki B.Sc Grad Dip Tch
Room 11 Tony Nemaia B.A., Post Grad Dip Tch
Room 12 Ariki Fotheringhame B. Bus, Post Grad Dip Tch
Discovery Room 13 Alyson Park B.Ed Hons
Endeavour Room 7 Linda Compain B.Ed
Principal Wayne Bainbridge M.A. Hons Adv. Dip Tch
Deputy Principal Jill Jessop B. Ed
Information Skills Teacher .6 Beth Knight B. Ed
Part time Teacher .6 Karen Verney B. Ed
.4 Doug Pilkington Dip Tch
.6 Grace Smith B. Ed
.4 Rachel Huggins B. Ed
.2 Rosalind Kynman
Computer Technician Kris Bainbridge
Secretary Cara Bainbridge
Administration Officer Pamela Munroe
Property Manager Bill Lynch
School Donations
$70 per year ($100 per family) or $25 / $30 per term.
School Hours
Terms I & IV 8.50am – 11.00am, 11.25am – 12.30pm, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Terms II & III 8.50am – 11.00am, 11.25am – 12.30pm, 1.15pm – 2.45pm
Assemblies: Fridays 2.30pm (Terms I & IV), Fridays 2.15pm (Terms II & III)
Parents Welcome
Term Dates
Term I Monday 7th February – 5th April 3.00pm close
Term II Monday 23rd April – Friday 29th June 2.45pm close
Term III Monday 16th July – Friday 28th September 2.45pm close
Term IV Monday 15th October – 20th December 3.00pm close
Meet the Teacher
Wednesday 22rd February – 2.00 – 8.00pm
School will finish at 2.00pm on this day.
