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Newsletter #23
9 months ago
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11th August 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 23
Last week we had a delightful visit from the Education Review Office. They commented on the confidence of the children, the impressive range of opportunities open to them, their achievement and were very complimentary about the engagement and quality of many of the teachers. They have made some suggestions around monitoring the rate of progress of children (i.e. can some children do even better). We have some more teacher development to do around the principles of the NZ Curriculum and were reminded our health consultation is overdue. When their report arrives, it will be posted on the website.
WORDS OF THE WEEK
“THANK YOU”.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Tessa Soni-Epati, Ione Soni-Epati and Caitlyn Lorenzen-Hart, we wish you all a long and enjoyable time with us here at Matipo Primary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Poppy Magnus, Adam Blucher, Kaylie Fidow, Bailey Gaughan, Gaea Morrison, Nicole Potter, Zoelin Prakash and Lincoln Dobbie.
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY
This Friday’s assembly will be hosted by Room 8, 2:15 pm in the Hall. All welcome.
PARENT POWER
Shelley Boyack is trying to get a footpath through Te Atatu Peninsula Park and is asking for support via this Facebook link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161674803904415
PUPIL ABSENCES
Term 2 absences are currently being analysed and support letters will be coming home. One of the best aids to student achievement is being at school each day.
HEALTH CONSULTATION
Every 18 months we are required to consult with parents about our Health Topics. We rotate our Health topics over two years. In Year 1 we look at “Healthy Me” – Healthy Eating, Self-Esteem, Fitness, Getting On (Interpersonal).
In Year 2 we look at “People Who Help Us” – St Johns, Health Nurse, Dental Nurse, Rescue Helicopter and First Aid. Additionally we cover Safe Cycling, Safe Walking, Safe Passenger and Keeping Ourselves Safe though Police Education Service. With parental permission, we also offer a Puberty Change lesson for girls.
If you have any issues or suggestions, please drop me a note or email me at principal@matipo.school.nz
TERM OVERVIEW
August 12 Reports Home
August 17 Parent Interviews
August 22 Rugby Field Day
September 6 Netball Field Day
September 9 World Cup starts
September 23 Story Writing Contest
September 26-30 School Production
October 4 Learning Expo
October 7 Term 3 Ends
PARENT INTERVIEWS
Wednesday 17th August 2.10-8:00 pm. School closes early @ 2 pm but children waiting for their parents will be supervised in the library or by SKIDS after school care if you are a client. Children may attend the interviews and speak about their goals, learning, achievement etc. All teachers are available from 2.10 – 8pm. It is an expected requirement of staff to be available for out-of-school commitments.
Newsletter #22
9 months ago
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4th August 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 22
Welcome back to term 3. Over the holidays an electrical upgrade of the school was completed which included greatly enhanced security lighting and alarm upgrade and work has started on a new classroom to house a 4th New Entrant room in Term 4. It is also expected that some time this term, the rain will stop!
VALUE OF THE WEEK
We are back to the top of the list so this week’s word is “PLEASE”.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Daisy McMahon, Michael Stuart, Lycan Kay, Aleksy Kowalski, Cassandra Kinross, Ezra Bowman, Cairo Wheldale and Maria Leti, we wish you all a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo Primary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Elise Ibbott, Ethan Trifilo, Andrew Young, Alex Clack, Brooke Lancaster, Joshua Zhang, Waimarie Ned-Senior, Hazel Campbell and Ethan Hempleman. A belated happy birthday over the holidays to; Daisy McMahon, Michael Stuart, Lycan Kay, Aleksy Kowalski and Cassandra Kinross.
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY
This Friday’s assembly will be hosted by Room 7, 2:15 pm in the Hall. All welcome.
ROLL GROWTH
On the first day of this term we welcomed our 400th child for the year. A special welcome to number 400, Maria Leti.
STAFF CHANGE
Mr Pilkington is on leave this term. Ms Jessop becomes acting Deputy Principal and Mr Webster acting Assistant Principal. Grace Smith will undertake Mr Pilkington’s position in Room 8 and Room 10 (Mondays and Tuesdays) and Brett Grant in Room 13 (Fridays). Welcome to both these new staff members.
NETBALL
Is underway again. Please let the coach know if you can’t be there and remember to allow for plenty of time to beat the traffic and parking problems.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Remember that if you are unhappy with any aspect of school performance you may ask for a refund of your school donation, no questions asked on December 1st.
TERM OVERVIEW
August 11 Individual Portrait Photos
August 12 Reports Home
August 17 Parent Interviews
August 22 Rugby Field Day
September 6 Netball Field Day
September 9 World Cup starts
September 23 Story Writing Contest
September 26-30 School Production
October 4 Learning Expo
October 7 Term 3 Ends
VISITING
Karen Carding and Cathy Veen from the Education Review Office for their 3 yearly visit to check on school governance, management and achievement of children.
INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS
Thursday August 11th – next week – please get your orders into the office ASAP. If you have lost your envelope or require a sibling envelope please call into the office.
PARENT INTERVIEWS
Wednesday 17th August 2.10-8:00 pm. School closes early @ 2 pm but children waiting for their parents will be supervised in the library or by SKIDS after school care if you are a client. Children may attend the interviews and speak about their goals, learning, achievement etc. All teachers are available from 2.10-8pm. It is an expected requirement of staff to be available for out-of-school commitments.
Newsletter #21
10 months ago
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14th July 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 21
Well, the end of the term tomorrow with school closing at the usual time of 2:45pm. School resumes Monday August 1st.
Over the holidays a new electrical supply from the road will be put in and the main switchboard upgraded.
Have a safe holiday with your children.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO: Ofiu Latu and Jacob Wilson, we wish you both a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo Primary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO: Jacob Wilson, Camryn Orsborn,
Sidnie Hirst, Ocearn Mathews, Ana-Julia Mayow, Liley Lorenzen, India Moth, Jonah Palota-Kopa and Aidan Ripley.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OVER THE HOLIDAYS TO: Indica Elisara, Andrea Serrano, Tesara Keil, Nina Firth, Makayla Brain, Lily Ludbrook, Taylor Rani, Keaton Somers, Chelise Tomai, Ryan Lowe, Akira Luamanuvae Su’a.
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY – General end of term assembly on Friday so no class hosting, 2:15 pm in the Hall. All welcome.
INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS – Envelopes were sent home earlier this week, and are due back to the office by Wednesday 10th August, photos are Thursday 11th August. Sibling envelopes are available at the office.
PARENT POWER – Shelley Boyack is trying to get a footpath through Te Atatu Peninsula Park and is asking for support via this facebook link; http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161674803904415
SPEECH FINALS – last week we had the school speech finals, again very kindly judged by Mrs Noelle Fletcher, Principal of Te Atatu Intermediate.
The winners were:
Year 3 Luke Winther
Year 4 Jack Colthart
Year 5 Jonah Palota-Kopa
Year 6 Alyssa Ngata
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET – Early notice
Sleeping Beauty at the Civic Theatre.
1st December and a dance workshop at school by RNZB staff.
$12 for performance and workshop – but to be costed.
Booking notice next term.
TE ATATU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ENROLMENTS FOR 2012
Enrolment Night at Te Atatu Intermediate School, Harbour View Road on Tuesday 9 August from 6.30pm to 8pm.
You can enrol your child on this night.
How about using these coming holidays to get your Birth Certificates/Passport details and the Immunization details for your child. These are required for enrolment.
Enrolment forms can be downloaded at www.teatatu.school.nz
Please contact the school office on 834 5371 for more information.
AUCKLAND REGIONAL DENTAL OFFICE – Services are provided free to all preschool, primary and intermediate school children. For details of your nearest school dental clinic open during the upcoming holidays, please contact 0800 TALK TEETH or 0800 825 583. A list of clinics currently open is also available at; www.ards.co.nz
HAERE RA – Mr Pilkington is going on extended leave for the rest of the year and will be leaving tomorrow. We are not farewelling him and you will see him around the school for the remainder of the year from time to time. Doug has been at the school for 14 years.
Newsletter #20
10 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
10 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
11 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 #17
16th June 2011 NEWSLETTER NO: 17
Big thanks for your support last week of the Matariki Week Hangi and Te Reo assembly and also for your support of Mrs Forgie’s farewell.
The Hangi was a huge undertaking spearheaded by Mrs Jessop and Ann MacDonald. Thank you to all the diggers, peelers and servers.
VALUE OF THE WEEK
Wero – to accept the challenge of learning and of growing up.
WARM WELCOME THIS WEEK TO
Marlow Robinson and Keenan Aickin, we wish you both a long and enjoyable time here at Matipo.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK TO
Tom Meek, Isaiah Vagana, James Baker, Quin Downie, Amber Mey, Sophia Scheurich, Joseph Vagana, Lucianna Winterton, Marlow Robinson, Keenan Aicken and Jonathan Siufaga.
CORRECTION
Te Atatu Intermediate Production is on 5th July @ 1pm not the 1st July as in last week’s newsletter. Apologies!
COMING EVENTS
• June 24th – Debating Contest & School Disco for Years 4-6
• July 5th – Senior School to Te Atatu Intermediate Show
• July 8th – Speech Finals
• July 14th – Learning Expo
• July 15th – Term 2 Ends
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.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Huge excitement last week after the return of Mrs Kennerley and the Basketball Team and the news that they were undefeated and winters of the Te Atatu Interschool Basketball Tournament for the second year in a row.
Congratulations to Mrs Kennerley.
The Team and Player of the Day – Isaiah Vagana.
CHILDRENS ART CLASSES
– Tuesday classes 3:30 pm to 5 pm
– 10 classes per school term – $80.
Classes are held at rear of Holy Family Church, 94 Taikata Rd, Te Atatu Peninsula, phone Maria Lee, Hyekyung on 834 9183 or 027 325 4990.
FRIDAY ASSEMBLY
This week Room 3 is hosting Friday assembly and also Mrs Fotheringhame’s hip hop dance class are performing an item. Assemblies are 2:15 pm in the Hall, all welcome.
NETBALL RESULTS
For Saturday 11 June
Matipo Diamonds drew 0-0 vs Woodlands Fun Ferns Players of the Day: Reese Marsters & Ayla Brown
Matipo Stars won 4-0 vs Henderson North Opals Player of the Day: Leila Skinner
Matipo Wildcats drew 1-1 vs Henderson North Emeralds Player of the Day: Amanda Lowe
Matipo Magic lost vs Kaurilands Ferns Player of the Day: Danae McAlister
Matipo Charms lost vs Flanshaw Ferns Players of the Day: Tesara Keil & Brandee Williams-Abraham
Matipo Mystics lost vs Summerland 5/1 Player of the Day: Anastasia Tikhonova
Matipo Funky Ferns won 19-6 vs Bayfield Lightning Player of the Day: Riahn Whenuaroa
Newsletter #16
11 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
11 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
12 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.
