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Newsletter #20
7 months ago
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7th July 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 20
School closes for the July holidays next Friday 15th July at the usual time. Term 3 begins Monday 1st August. Learning Expo is on THURSDAY 14th JULY 9-10 am
VALUE OF THE WEEK
Kia Kaha – To stand tall, respect yourself and be proud of your achievements.
SPEECH FINAL
Tomorrow Friday at 9:45 am in the Hall with Mrs Noelle Fletcher from Te Atatu Intermediate judging. All welcome.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Ofiu Latu, Bronte Murray and Corban Murray, we wish you a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo Primary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Ofiu Latu, Liam Woulfe, Mason Whiu, Sydney Magnus, Mia Curreen-Poko, Fynn Petterson-O’Reilly, Hannah Lovrich,
Riahn Whenuaroa and Xanthe Taurua.
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY
This week will be hosted by Room 6 at 2:15 pm in the Hall. All welcome.
IS IT JUST ME
Or has it been bitterly cold lately! I see children in bare feet and tee-shirts and it makes me shiver just to look. I know you send your kids to school well prepared for the weather but we need a combined campaign to get them to keep their clothes on!
ATTENDANCE
A hugely important factor in school success for children is having them attend school every single day. This week letters have gone home to parents whose children have been away for more than 5 days in the term – this is 10% of the term and is the same benchmark for all West Auckland schools. Often parents don’t realize that a day here and a couple of days there quickly mounts up.
PARKING
Neighbours in Crieff Place have complained to the school about people parking over their driveways. As previously explained, this is not an area of school responsibility, rather Auckland city traffic wardens but we are giving you a heads up that a complaint has been made.
HIP HOP DANCE CLASS TERM 3
There are some spaces left if you would like to join the hiphop class starting in Rerm 3. The class is on Monday’s after school for an hour. It costs $20 per term. Register your interest at the office or with Mrs Fotheringhame before Friday 15th July.
WEST FONO HEALTH TRUST
FREE Dance Fitness Class – Pacific Island, Latin & Zumba Music, low impact. Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre every Tuesday 6-7 pm. For more information please contact Heather on 832 5815 or 021 0714520 or West Fono on 837 1780.
KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY MUSIC CAMP – Te Atatu Peninsula.
For 6-7 year olds. Tuesday 26th July – Friday 29th July. 9 – 12 pm daily
$ 75.00 per child for the course. Piano, kit drumming, ukulele, percussion
Kids need to have been learning one of these instruments for at least one year unless choosing Ukulele, which will be taught at beginner level. Kids will try all of the others during the camp at an introductory level. Focus on fun, includes other activities. Please email if interested including child’s main instrument, name and age to, heidi@jambalaya.co.nz. Course will only run if we have five kids for each instrument.
Do you have a harmonious functioning stepfamily?
(Well, at least most of the time!) Are you a stepparent or stepchild between 9 – 17 years old who thinks they have a healthy positive step relationship?
Have you been in this step relationship for about 2 years or more?
If so, we would really like you and your family to take part in research. The purpose of this research is to explore how regular stepfamilies manage to achieve fairness in everyday life.
Your participation would provide us with information that will be valuable for new and other step families who are still struggling to build up this type of relationship. All that is involved is one household family meeting and filling out some questions (approx 45 minutes) If this sounds interesting please contact Celia Falchi 0274 460 732 or families@ihug.co.nz for more information. In appreciation for your time, you will receive a $100 supermarket voucher or family movie vouchers.
This research is supported by the New Zealand Families Commission.
Newsletter #19
7 months ago
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30th June 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 19
Oratia School hit the news with 17 confirmed cases of measles. They had 70 unimmunised children who all had to stay home for 2 weeks to ensure the measles didn’t spread. Some parents refused, the school then had to suspend the children and ended up on TV3 and in the papers.
We had one potential case which turned out not to be measles thank goodness. However, we have 21 unimmunised children. You don’t have to be immunised but in the event of a communicable disease outbreak, they too would have to stay home.
VALUE OF THE WEEK
Mana – having pride, dignity and values.
BIRTH CERTIFICATES
We have had a recent spate of enrolments that didn’t have proof of birth, eg birth certificate or passport. It is a requirement of New Zealand law that all birth dates are verified and we are still awaiting some outstanding birth certificates to be presented.
YOGHURT
Some parents wonder why kids can’t have yoghurt or dairy food as it is a healthy option. Yes it is, but when it gets dropped on the carpet it becomes a stinky option requiring that part of the classroom carpet be shampooed to get the yoghurt completely out and the smell removed (when it goes off). Thanks for your co-operation in this matter.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Hannah Gavin, Madison Astridge, Kayla Holmes and Danica Jones.
THE MUSIC EDUCATION CENTRE
1. The Music Education Centre students learning keyboard/piano and guitar at school are all doing really well. At the start of term 3, most of these students will be getting a special Musical Progress Report mailed home from their MEC instrumental teacher.
2. All families are invited to attend the Music Education Centre’s Performance Afternoons. The next performance will be on Sunday 10th July at 1 p.m. at the Tirimoana School Hall (Kokiri Street). Come and see what some West Auckland children are doing with their music. This event happens every term and is free to attend.
3. For information or to enrol in keyboard/piano or guitar lessons at school, contact the MEC on 0800893939.
NETBALL RESULTS
For Saturday 25 June
Matipo Diamonds drew 0-0 vs Peninsula Rugrats
Players of the Day: Shelby Swan & Julianna McKean
Matipo Stars won 4-0 vs Pt Chev Little Diamonds
Player of the Day: Taylor Smith
Matipo Wildcats won 13-2 vs St Leonards Little Saints
Player of the Day: Alexandra Starling-Hughes
Matipo Magic lost vs Titirangi Takahes
Player of the Day: Sidnie Hirst
Matipo Charms lost vs Gladstone Rockets
Players of the Day: Grace Patrick & Tesara Keil
Matipo Mystics lost vs Prospect Pumas
Player of the Day: Indica Elisara
Matipo Funky Ferns won 29-3 vs Blockhouse Bay Diamonds
Player of the Day: Alofagia Siufaga
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY
This week will be hosted by Room 5 at 2:15 pm in the Hall. All welcome.
TE ATATU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Year 5/6 visit to the school production
Tuesday 5th July at 1 pm.
The children will be walking up and there is no cost
RECYCLING
- Cell phones for Starship – office
- Clothing – Bin at Back gate, Crief Place
LOST PROPERTY
Will be on display tomorrow FRIDAY. Lost property is the worst feature of our school and we accumulate a huge mountain of lost property. Come and climb the mountain tomorrow!
GROUNDS
We have had to close our fields and are getting lots of requests from sports clubs to use our grounds but we are in the same boat as everyone else!
GENERAL
The children are really amazing in their behavior and their engagement with their learning, especially so considering the weather! Congratulations!
Newsletter #18
7 months ago
23rd June 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 18
Great news this week with news that the Waitakere Licensing Trust has granted us $27,000 to update the computers in the computer suite, buy 15 iPads for children’s use and money to provide books-in-homes. Hopefully all children will receive at least 2 free books.
Althought most of us buy wine from supermarkets we should try and support the Waitakere Licensing Trust who give such strong support to the community.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Jonathan Siufaga and a belated warm welcome for last week to Tamati McAllister, we wish you both a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Priya Patel, Dylan McDonald, Brooklyn McRae, Patelisio Manuha’apai, Leila Skinner, Phoenix Follas, Selene Mey and Montoya Trifilo.
FEEDBACK
I was most surprised (and delighted) this week to get feedback about our school website and a recent blog from Rome, Italy.
WELCOME
A belated welcome to Maggie McCrory who has taken over Room 9 until the end of the year. Maggie is a Scot, has 2 young children and has been teaching since 1996. She has previously worked for the last 3 years as a part-time teacher and reliever in our school. Best wishes Maggie.
ONE-STOP-SHOP
If you need legal advice (family law), health, budgeting or behavioral advice we can link you up with an appointment at school – free and confidential.
KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY MUSIC CAMP
Te Atatu Peninsula. For 6-7 year olds. Tuesday 26th July – Friday 29th July. 9 – 12 pm daily.
$75.00 per child for the course. Piano, kit drumming, ukulele, percussion.
Kids need to have been learning one of these instruments for at least one year unless choosing Ukulele, which will be taught at beginner level. Kids will try all of the others during the camp at an introductory level. Focus on fun, includes other activities. Please email if interested including child’s main instrument, name and age to, heidi@jambalaya.co.nz. Course will only run if we have five kids for each instrument.
SPONSORS
I draw your attention again to our newsletter sponsors. Please consider using their services, getting a quote etc and support those who support our school. Many thanks to our newsletter sponsors.
EDUCATION REVIEW OFFICE
ERO reviewers will be visiting the school in the first week of Term 3 for their three yearly review of school governance, management and teaching. We confidently look forward to a positive outcome.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Azba Rasheed on the occasion of her engagement. Very best wishes Azba.
ROOM 18
Thank you so much to the parents of Room 18 for your wonderful patience and support during Mrs Ludbrook’s absence. Susan has been seriously ill and re-admitted to hospital at least four times as they struggle to determine the correct treatment. We have been lucky to get ex-Matipo relievers who are strong and experienced to fill in for Mrs Ludbrook. Mrs Jessop has been keeping a close eye on the class as well.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Bradley Wilson who competed in the Auckland Primary Schools Go Carting Championships and in terrible conditions last Saturday finished second just missing top placing by one point. Bradley is off to the Nationals next. If only I can convince him to put a Ford engine in his go-cart!
DARK NIGHT DISCO
Middle and Senior Children (Yr3-6)
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Cost $2 entry (at the door) Sausages $1.50 Drinks $1
Parents must pick children up in the Hall by 9:00 pm
TE TAI TOKERAU
Bi-election this Saturday
Matipo School is a polling booth 9 am – 7 pm
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY
This week Room 4 is hosting Friday assembly. Assemblies are 2:15 pm in the Hall, all welcome.
NETBALL RESULTS
For Saturday 18th June/Sunday 19th June
Matipo Diamonds won vs St Pauls Sparkles
Players of the Day: Kaiya Jacobs & Ayla Brown
Matipo Stars won 6-0 vs Kaurilands Fire Birds
Player of the Day: Zoe Anderson-Jones
Matipo Wildcats drew 2-2 vs Kaurilands Swifts
Player of the Day: Eva Vujnovich
Matipo Magic lost vs Peninsula Angels
Player of the Day: Tiana Suifua
Matipo Charms lost vs Flanshaw Ferns
Players of the Day: Poppy Magnus & Caitlyn Olive
Matipo Mystics lost vs New Lynn
Player of the Day: Sydney Magnus
Matipo Funky Ferns won 28 – 3 vs Swanson Gold Ferns
Player of the Day: Alofagia Siufaga
Newsletter #16
8 months ago
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9th June 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 16
Tomorrow is our Matariki Hangi at lunchtime with chicken legs, potato, kumara and pumpkin. A $2 donation is requested, thank you. Thank you also to Mrs Jessop and her team for organising this.
Tomorrow also marks the retirement of Mrs Forgie after 12 years here. We wish her all the best in her retirement plans.
Tomorrow afternoon’s assembly will be taken by the Junior Te Reo Group and Ann MacDonald.
VALUE OF THE WEEK
Aroha – love and care of each other, of the school and of the environment
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Ava Bradley, we wish you a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Ava Bradley, William Mackrell, Caleb Ngata, Georgina Bell, Caleb Gray, Maddison Haysham and Nezrin Zeynalova.
COMING UP
MATARIKI HANGI – tomorrow Friday 10th June – $2 donation
BASKETBALL FIELD DAY – Thursday 9th June
TE ATATU INTERMEDIATE OPEN DAY – Tuesday 14 June
RECYCLING
Clothes to clothing bin at back gate – Crieff Place.
Old cell phones for Starship to Office.
ONE-STOP-SHOP
If you need legal advice (family law), health, budgeting or behavioral advice we can link you up with an appointment at school – free, confidential.
OPEN DAY
Te Atatu Intermediate School Open Day
Tues 14th June 9-10:50 am
Parents welcome to meet at the Intermediate.
The children will be travelling by bus.
AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA (A.P.O.)
The senior syndicate are going to the Town Hall on Wednesday for a concert performance of “The Planets” which fits in with the current space topic. All classes are going – Rooms 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14. They will be travelling by bus. There is no cost – both the concert and bus are free. If you do not want your child to go, please send a note to the class teacher.
TE ATATU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PRODUCTION
The Senior Syndicate have also been invited to a matinee performance of Te Atatu Intermediate’s show on 1st July @ 1pm. Again, there is no cost.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Another reminder of our money back guarantee on the school donation. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our school performance, then on December 1st simply ask for your money back – no questions asked.
LOST PROPERTY
The first Friday of each month the lost property will be displayed outside the library. Please come and have a look before it gets donated to charity. If you have any spare clothes that your children have outgrown, we would be very grateful for our ‘spares’ – these are in high demand over the wet months.
Newsletter #15
8 months ago
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2nd June 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 15
* Last week was a difficult week for us with serious health issues for two of our staff and their families, one of our pupils with serious health issues but ending up positively with the birth of a baby boy, Jack to Mr & Mrs Simpson.
* This week we are celebrating Samoan Language Week and the Polynesian group will perform at this week’s assembly on Friday.
* Next week is Matariki. The Junior Te Reo group will take the assembly and a Hangi will be held to be served at lunchtime with a $2 donation. If children could please help towards the food by bringing in a potato, piece of pumpkin or kumara. Any offers of help especially with digging the hole to Jill Jessop at school by note, personal contact or email to jill@staff.matipo.school.nz.
VALUE OF THE WEEK
Integrity – being honest
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Fynn Neeley-Grant, Hone Williams-Abraham and Seth Stylianou, and a belated warm welcome for last week to Thomas Drabble, we wish you all a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Sapphron Jackson-Rudolph, Hone Williams-Abraham, Fynn Neeley-Grant, Seth Stylianou, Grace Muller, Steven Tuitama-Muaiava, Alice Yu, Santana-Marie Kellett, Anihera Lundon, Reese Marsters, Vincent Roza and Jack Martin-Buss.
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS
To our teacher aides: Sharon Reid, Karen Dobbs, Ann MacDonald and Trudi Hargreaves who do such an amazing and valuable role within the school. Sharon and Karen have been here in excess of 10 years and do a remarkable job. We also have two other teacher aides, Tam and Fatemeh who work for shorter periods supporting children in Mrs Compain’s class.
NETBALL
This year seven teams comprising approximately 80 girls are positively engaged playing netball. It is often cold and wet, the traffic getting there is difficult and the parking is terrible. However it is to the absolute credit of all involved, girls, coaches, parents and grandparents, that everyone is there enjoying themselves.
NO NETBALL THIS WEEKEND DUE TO QUEENS BIRTHDAY
NETBALL RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 28TH MAY
Matipo Diamonds lost vs Kaurilands Firebirds
Players of the Day: Hailey Stuart & Maria Koosache
Matipo Stars drew 0-0 vs TPS Honeybees
Player of the Day: Precious Panui
Matipo Wildcats won 3-2 vs Henderson Nth Emeralds
Player of the Day: Liva Tafola
Matipo Magic lost vs BHB Ruby Rockets
Player of the Day: Brooklyn McRae
Matipo Charms lost vs Arahoe Fizzy Fighters
Players of the Day: Tesara Keil & Caitlyn ‘Olive
Matipo Mystics lost vs Riverhead 4
Player of the Day: Indica Elisara
Matipo Funky Ferns won 21 – 8 vs TPS Keas
Player of the Day: Taylor Taia
SING UPON A STAR
Awarded to Zoe Grove her own star ‘Nu Hydri’ in the constellation ‘Hydrus’ by the Stardome Observatory. Thank you Mrs Jessop for organising this. Zoe, you are our very own star!
NO SCHOOL THIS MONDAY – QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY
COMING UP
• MATARIKI HANGI – Friday 10th June – $2 donation + potato
• BASKETBALL FIELD DAY – Thursday 9th June
• TE ATATU INTERMEDIATE OPEN DAY – Tuesday 14 June
RECYCLING
- Clothes to clothing bin at back gate – Crieff Place.
- Old cell phones for Starship to Office.
ONE-STOP-SHOP
If you need legal health, budgeting or behavioral advice we can link you up to free, confidential advice.
STUDENT TEACHERS
Our school is part of a 19 school partnership with the University of Auckland to provide a training base for their 1 Year Graduate Diploma teaching course. This is for students who already have a degree. We currently have seven students from the programme here for a 5 week placement and one from the Massey University programme. We extend to them all our very best wishes and welcome to our school.
Newsletter #14
8 months ago
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26th May 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 14
We have a number of coming events;
• Wednesday 1st June – Iron Brion Show from NZ Beef & Lamb Board – Free show and hamburger (meat is halal or salad burger only for vegetarians). We need 8 helpers from 9-10am to help cut tomatoes and shred lettuce.
• Week of 6th June – Matariki with Hangi (day to be confirmed)
• Thursday 9th June – Basketball Field Day
• Tuesday 14th June – Te Atatu Intermediate Open Day 9-10:30 am – Parents welcome
VALUE OF THE WEEK
“Care – looking after people and things”
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Brooklyn Loneko, Taela Iopu, Thea Rockel, Henry Bell, Georgina Bell & Indi Bell, we wish you all a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo Primary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Grace Kemp, Alofagia Siufaga Alya Brown, Thea Rockel and Erin Geraghty. A belated happy birthday also to Brooklyn Loneko and Taela Iopu for last week.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
We are nearly at the end of this campaign and have 10 books left. The proceeds from the sale of these books fund the end of year Fun Day. These are $65 each and available from the office.
JUST A REMINDER
The school blog can be found on our school website at http://matipo.school.nz/category/blog/
RECYCLING
Clothes to clothing bin at back gate – Crieff Place.
Old cell phones for Starship to Office.
ASSEMBLY CLASS
This Friday 27th May is Room 2. Assemblies are 2.15 pm in the Hall, all welcome.
ONE-STOP-SHOP
If you need legal health, budgeting or behavioral advice we can link you up to free, confidential advice.
FAMILY PROTECTION ORDER
Another reminder that if you have a Family Protection Order (custody order, etc) and you give us a copy, we will enforce the order. If you don’t have an order or if we don’t have a copy, then we have to release the child to either natural parent.
SAMOAN LANGUAGE WEEK
Friday 3rd June assembly will be taken by the Samoan Language Class with an item also from the Polynesian Group in celebration of Samoan Language Week.
SCHOOL FUNDRAISING
Some new and prospective parents ask how much fundraising we do. We only do two things: The Easter Raffle which brought in about $1200 – used to subsidise trips and our big ‘-athon’ in November which is our major school fundraiser. It brings in about $10,000. We recognize the financial pressure on parents and don’t wish to add to them.
IS IT JUST ME?
Or for a country whose economy is on the rocks, was it a budget that lacked courage and vision?
NETBALL RESULTS FOR SATURDAY 21 MAY
Matipo Stars won 2-0 vs Glen Eden Emeralds.
Player of the Day: Camryn Orsborn.
Matipo Diamonds lost vs St Leonards Little Leos
Player of the Day: Shelby Swan.
Matipo Wildcats won 9-2 vs Titirangi Kiwis
Player of the Day: Freda Davis-Barr.
Matipo Magic lost vs WCRN Newbeez
Player of the Day: Hannah Lovrich.
Matipo Charms lost vs Gladstone Bullets
Players of the Day: Brandee Williams-Abraham & Alani Naisara Babulal.
Matipo Mystics lost vs Marina View All Stars
Player of the Day: Tayla-lee Bainbridge.
Matipo Funky Ferns won 28 – 2 vs Oratia Dynamoes
Player of the Day: Alyssa Ngata.
HEALTH FOR KIDS – THURSDAY 2ND JUNE
Te Atatu North Community House, 580 Te Atatu Rd – 10.00 am – 2.00 pm. In association with Plunket, Waitamata District Health Board and other community groups. Bring your kids to see us for Well child checks, Dental enrolments, Ear checks, WestFONO community support, Child safety advice, Winter wellness for Whanau, and Parenting advice. There will be balloons, lots of information and hot nutritious soup to warm you up.
Newsletter #13
8 months ago
by admin
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19th May 2011
NEWSLETTER NO: 13
Last week I was an invitee to the Auckland Education Summit held at the Auckland Museum. 160 attended of whom 22 were principals. One of the topics was school accountability to parents and the community. I think it is an area our school could do better in.
We account to our community by twice yearly children’s reports and also reporting to the Board of Trustees who represent the community.
We provide opportunities for parents to participate with the school through various events and also have periodic consultations.
However, I think we need to have some way of having more dialogue together and I would like to see the Learning Expos strengthened from the school end, so that each child is able to talk about their learning outcomes for the term – it is not just about kids showing their parents their books.
VALUE OF THE WEEK “Community – being part of a group”
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO: Lauren Thorn and Alyssa Patten, we wish you both a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo Primary
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO: Laurent Thorn, Alyssa Patten, Hailey Stuart, Luca Goodwin-Nicholls, John Keating, Rory Keating, Rachel Sape, Madeline Hewitt-Van Rooyen, Ethan Smith, Chris Wong, Luke Huang and Kaiya Jacobs. A belated happy birthday also to Taylor Taia for last week.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK – A pamphlet accompanies this newsletter. The books are $65 but if you use it just twice at restaurants you get your money back. The profit from sales goes to pay for Fun Day at the end of the year.
JUST A REMINDER – The school blog can be found on our school website at http://matipo.school.nz/category/blog/
IS IT JUST ME? – or are you angry too that as soon as oil prices go up, petrol prices go up almost overnight but when oil goes down, despite the NZ dollar being strong against the US dollar, prices are slow to fall.
RECYCLING – Clothes to clothing bin at back gate – Crieff Place.
Old cell phones for Starship to Office.
ASSEMBLY CLASS – this Friday 20th May is Room 17 – assemblies start at 2.15 pm. All welcome.
REMINDER – no extreme haircuts for boys including mohawks, rats tails or carvings and girls to wear simple stud- type earrings. Thank you for your help in this area.
GIRLS BRIGADE – Attention all girls!! Come to Girls’ Brigade for fun, friendship, camps, crafts and more. All girls from 5 years of age are most welcome. We meet on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-7:15pm at St Giles Church (cnr of Flanshaw and Te Atatu Rds) Come along and check us out!
For more information phone Elizabeth on 442 5055 or check out our website www.westaucklandgirlsbrigade.org.nz.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE – Don’t forget that if you are unhappy with any aspect of our school performance, we offer a money-back, no questions asked, guarantee on your school donation. On the 1st December, simply ask for your money back. I think we are still the only school in New Zealand which offers this guarantee.
LEAVING – it is with severe regret that I announce Mrs Sue Forgie will be leaving on 10th June. Mrs Forgie has been with us for over 10 years but personal circumstances to do with the health of her grandson and her mother means she needs to spend the time with them. Sue has been an exemplary teacher and has undertaken a huge workload at this school, all completed with efficiency and always on time.
Kia kaha, kia manawanui Sue.
Newsletter #12
9 months ago
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12th May 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 12
Over the holidays, in between the rain, a number of projects were completed.
* The council put a new drainage system in to stop overflow to a neighbouring property.
* The uneven pathway behind the junior school was oversealed.
* The senior court area was recovered in Astroturf.
* The management group from NZI Insurance had a workday and undertook tree planting, plan B of the Hobbiton House, dug two garden beds and took care of some storm damage broken trees.
VALUE OF THE WEEK
Respect – Doing things right, having manners.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Lucy Ellis and a belated warm welcome also to Boteng Meng for last week.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Lucy Ellis, Natalie Houia-Jacob, Lovina de Silva, Brandy Smith, Riley Blucher, Flora Schmalkuchen, Betsy-Bella Davis-Barr and a belated happy birthday also to Boteng Meng for last week.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
Available from the office, only $65 for $15,000 worth of offers, valid from 1 June 2011 to 1 June 2012. The profits from sales will go towards the end-of-year Fun Day.
SPARE CLOTHES
Our grounds are already wet and in places very muddy so it is a good idea to have a spare change of clothes in school bags. We would be very grateful also for any trousers or shorts for our ‘school supplies’, thank you.
SATURDAY NETBALL
Has started and a big thanks to Natalie Kennerley who continues the thankless task of Netball Co-Ordinator. Thank you to the coaches of the following teams:
* Funky Ferns – Natalie Kennerley * Mystics – Marion Nicholson
* Wildcats – Helen Gavin * Charms – Sandra Hart
* Diamonds – Sarah-Lee Oto * Stars – Jolyon Ludbrook
BLUE TURTLE AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES
Begins Term 2, for 8 weeks. Tuesday 17th May – Ceramic Jewellery. Thursday 19th May – Clay Pirate Ships. 3:30-5:00pm Te Atatu Intermediate School, for more info phone Rowena 021 732 437 or check us out on Facebook “Blue Turtle Design”.
IS IT JUST ME?
Or do others wonder about the fact that we as taxpayers and ratepayers are paying for all the World Cup improvements so that hotels, restaurants and bars can make a fortune?
ASSEMBLY CLASS
This Friday 13th May is Room 18 – assemblies start at 2.15 pm for the winter terms. All welcome.
REMINDER
No extreme haircuts for boys including mohawks, rats tails or carvings and girls to wear simple stud- type earrings. Thank you for your understanding.
PARENT SURVEY
This year our parent consultation is being done online. You may complete it at http://survey.matipo.net
NEW SPONSORS
This week we welcome a new family of sponsors for our newsletter as well as welcome back some old friends. I urge everyone to consider supporting those sponsors who support your child’s school.
Welcome to the following new sponsors:
Stephen Magnus – Harveys Real Estate
Luscious Food Store – Jono Clark
David Windler – Auckland Home Loans
Early Childhood Education Centre
And welcome back to our old friends:
Unichem Pharmacy – Tim & Fiona Grove
Westside Christian Fellowship – Chad Davenport
Noelle Fletcher – Te Atatu Intermediate
Hon Chris Carter MP
Magan Lala – Torque Mechanical Repairs
JUST A REMINDER
The school blog can be found on our school website at http://matipo.school.nz/category/blog/
Newsletter #11
9 months ago
by admin
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Welcome back to Term 2 and of course to winter hours finishing at 2:45 pm.
Term dates of interest are as follows:
May 24 Soccer Field Day
May 30 Samoan Language Week
June 15 Iron Brion Hamburger Show
June 6 Queens Birthday
June 6-10 Matariki Week
June 9 Basketball Field Day
June 14 Te Atatu Intermediate Day
June 17 Debating Contest
July 8 Speech Finals
July 14 Learning Expo
July 15 Term Ends
RAFFLE RESULT
The raffle was won by Vontelle Wilson (1st), Alyssa Ngata (2nd) and a total of $1250 was raised which will be used to subsidise class trips.
SCHOOL DONATION
Lucky Prize Draw of the Sharp Microwave oven was won by Walt Bowers-Fleming family.
VALUE OF THE WEEK – DIVERSITY – we are all different.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Zofia Blackie, Salma Abied, Jeremaih Williams, Scarlett Kearns McOnie, Max Pearce and Griffyn Vaihu. We wish you all a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo Primary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Zofia Blackie, Jeremaih Williams, Griffyn Vaihu, Margaret Lowe, Teagina Aleluia, Juan Sadie, Laila Waru, Mitchell Routen, Samantha Tanner, Rebecca Apanui, Eryka Chand and Grace Patrick.
BEY BLADES
Season is now over and we will welcome them back in Term One, next year.
ROAD PATROLS/PARKING ON MATIPO ROAD & CRIEF PLACE
The police have visited twice, the parking wardens are next. Please use your common sense.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
Available from the office, only $65 for $15,000 worth of offers, valid from 1 June 2011 to 1 June 2012. The profits from sales will go towards the end-of-year Fun Day.
SPARE CLOTHES
Our grounds are already wet and in places very muddy so it is a good idea to have a spare change of clothes in school bags. We would be very grateful also for any trousers or shorts for our ‘school supplies’, thank you.
AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES
Start next week. Unfortunately Monday classes will have to be held on Tuesday of next week (10th May) due to all teachers being involved in a writing in-service workshop. Photography class will start. However, there were not enough for Filmmaking so that class is a non starter. From Week 3 Monday classes revert to Mondays.
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
We absolutely thank all our school newsletter sponsors:
• Athletes Foot
• Unichem Te Atatu Pharmacies
• Westside Christian Fellowship
• Kings Tiling Service
• Te Atatu Intermediate
• Smith & Partners – Lawyers
• Home n Hosed – Stephen Magnus
And particularly very long term sponsors
• Hon Chris Carter MP
• Torque Mechanical Repairs – Magan Lala – Magan has supported the school for the last 20 years!
HOLIDAY WORK COMPLETED
• New court covering
• Tar seal layer over junior footpath
• New cesspit drainage (Auckland Council job)
ASSEMBLY CLASS
This Friday 6th May is Room 16 – assemblies start at 2.15 pm for the winter terms. All welcome.
DIED
Former caretaker Jim Edward aged 71 of a heart attack (hospitalized for pneumonia).
PERFORMANCE
This Wednesday 11th May we are having a visiting performer; Mark Peck, performing a magic and learning show called “The Magic of Reading & Imagination”. The cost is $2 per child (subsidised by the school).
Newsletter #10
10 months ago
by admin
in Newsletter
14th April 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 10
Well, here we are at the end of the term already. It has been a very busy term for staff and they will be well ready for a break. “Winter hours” start in Term II with school finishing at 2:45 pm. Children who would normally be picked up at 3:00 pm can wait in the library under supervision until then. (incidentally we have been doing this over the last 10 years).
EASTER RAFFLE – DRAWN TOMORROW AT ASSEMBLY
All butts and money returned tomorrow please.
SCHOOL DONATION LUCKY PRIZE DRAW
For Sharp Microwave drawn tomorrow at assembly. Last day to qualify for the lucky draw by making the school fee donation – cash, cheque, visa, eftpos all accepted.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO:
Jessica Stevenson, Riley Tivoli, Max Pearce and Scarlett Kearns. We wish you all a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo Primary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO:
Daniel Slack, Kiara Taurua, Marie Inteyitenga, Dahun Jeon, Felila Matafeo, Vontell Wilson, Jacob Webster, Hoani Rehu, Riley Tivoli, and a belated happy birthday to Jessica Stevenson for last week.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OVER THE HOLIDAYS TO:
Thomas Bulloch, Jake Harding, Aldous Schollum, Jaxon Xavier and Eva Colthart.
WACKY HAIR DAY
Tomorrow we are celebrating the last day of term with a Wacky Hair Day – so come along with your ‘wackiest hair’ design – prize for the wackiest!
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
Available from the office, only $65 for $15,000 worth of offers, valid until 1 June 2012.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Mrs Leanne Siaki who this year celebrates 10 years service at our school. Leanne came as Miss Tierney and has taught in the New Entrants, Junior, Middle and Senior school, in between getting married and having a child. Great effort Leanne.
FEEDBACK
1. From a grandparent phoning the school at lunchtime and passing on feedback how impressed he was with the telephone manner of one of our pupil secretaries, Tayla-Lee Room 13.
2. From James Gracewood-Easther, a visiting pupil from the US;
“Your school is the best school I have ever been to”.
3. From the mother of two Christchurch “refugee” children; “I would like to thank you for everything you have all done for Michael and Isobel. What was a horrible situation for the children was turned into an amazing experience for both of them. Both children have requested that we move to Auckland as they had such a wonderful time at Matipo School. I think that most of that is due to the wonderful support they received from the staff and the students at your school.”
POETRY COMPETITION
We had a great annual poetry competition which was very well and very graciously judged by Mrs Noelle Fletcher, Principal of Te Atatu Intermediate School. Congratulations to the winners:
New Entrants Zoe Anderson-Jones Room 17
Year 1 Amber Ball Room 6
Year 2 Gaea Morrison Room 6
Year 3 Aidan Ripley Room 9
Year 4 Lucianna Winterton Room 9
Year 5 Sydney Magnus Room 10
Year 6 Jessica Scott Room 10
AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES
In Term II Cooking and Indian Dance are being replaced by Photography and Film Club. Both classes are for 8 lessons over the term and cost $20 per student per class. There is a limit of 12 children per class. These classes are limited to middle and senior pupils.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Full week of Holiday fun can come at no cost to you** (**Conditions Apply)
* Safe environment & friendly staff, * Make new friends, * Art & Craft, * Field trips, * Fun Indoor Activities, * Limited spaces available. WINZ SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. For more information, please call 8185955 or 0275655251, or email to henderson@skids.co.nz
