Newsletter

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IMPORTANT DATES

Term Three 06 Sep Tōtara Assembly 10 Sep Y3-4 Rippa Rugby 10 Sep BoT Meeting 12 Sep Production Full Dress Rehearsal

13 Sep Road Patrollers Orange Day Parade 18 Sep School Production 19 Sep Y5-6 Rippa Rugby 20 Sep Te Rito Assembly 23 Sep Yr4-6 Science Roadshow 27 Sep Term 3 ends

Term Four 14 Oct Term 4 begins 25 Oct Teacher Only Day 28 Oct Labour Day 19 Dec Last day of Term 4

2020 04 Feb Term 1 starts

There were no new students to welcome this

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Wednesday 4 September 2019 Dear Parents and Caregivers, kia ora, malo e lelei, talofa lava, kia orana, namaste, ni hao, sawasdee and welcome to Week 7 of Term 3 2019.

Greenacres Production Tickets Tickets for our Greenacres school production ‘Up in the Tree’, being held in Tawa College Hall on Wednesday 18 September, are on sale now. Tickets are $7 each, with a maximum of 4 tickets per family (small children can sit on knees). The students who are in the production do not need tickets (Kākano students do need tickets $3). The ticket price helps to cover costs for costuming, lighting, props and specialist staff. Please send your ticket request to the office in an envelope with your name on it. We will let you know in due course if there are any spare tickets.Reminder: All students (other than Kākano) need to bring their requested costumes to school in a named bag on Friday.

Te wiki o te reo Māori Te wiki o te reo Māori week is being held next week to highlight the importance of te reo Māori in Aotearoa. We are planning an extra focus and celebration in Week 10 by which time all our production activity will be completed.

Kapa Haka

We are thrilled that Liz Rahi, with support from Michele Taitapanui, has started working with our kapa haka in recent weeks. Already their expertise has had a positive impact on our students as they start preparing for the Tawa Kapa Haka Festival in Term 4.

Student Council Onesie Day

This Friday 6 September our Student Council is encouraging Greenacres students to wear a onesie to school and donate a gold coin to Wellington Free Ambulance. Even if students don’t have a onesie, they are welcome to donate!

Tawa Kāhui Ako Dual Leadership

Kāhui Ako news, which has taken some time to be officially confirmed, is that this term I have started working with Robyn Chester (DP of Tawa College) as the dual leader of our Tawa Kāhui Ako. This means that for the equivalent of one day a week (in actual fact the day is spread across the week), I will be focused on working with staff, students and leaders across all eight Tawa schools to build learning and collaboration. This also means that for the equivalent of one day a week the very capable Ange Lamb will be stepping in to undertake some of the principal roles and responsibilities. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for my professional growth and will provide new learning opportunities for our Greenacres students and staff.

Weekend Sport 31 August Netball Greenferns 1 Player of the day - Whole team Greenferns 2 Player of the day - Tonuga Alauni

Hockey Tōtara Year 3/4 Player of the Day - Whole team Ngahere Year 5/6 Player of the Day - Demelza Suisted

Kind Regards Shirley Porteous Principal

A sneak peek at some of the Kākano s tudents preparing to be videoed for the production!

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Weetbix Tryathlon Wellington Afternoon event at Kilbirnie Park on Sunday 15 March 2020 at approximately 2:00pm. Participant entries now open. For more info contact Trent Webby, Ph: 09 523 4212, Mob: 027 544 8477. Below is the specific link for Greenacres School.https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=35582&G=100550

North City Cricket Junior Club - a dedicated and passionate club welcomes all juniors up to year 8 and provides the opportunity to learn and develop cricket skills, make friends and have fun. For more information visit northcitycricketclub.co.nz Online registrations open in September.

The Pop Up Market in Tawa - 31 August, 28 September, 19 October, 30 November, 14 December. For more info go to Facebook thepopupmarketnz

Junior Floorball Tournament 11:30am-4pm, Saturday 21 September. Junior: for children born in 2014-2011 (minimum age 5).Senior: for children born 2010-2006.To register as an individual player please use this form: https://forms.gle/zaqeLWkUMHMneRtZ6. To register a full team please use this form: https://forms.gle/TRg2WRVzk37WizPV7. Registrations and fees are due by: Sunday 8 September. Please pay your player/team fee to: 38-9017-0795867-00, and use your child’s/team’s name and "Tawa game day” as a reference. Email: admin@wellingtonfloorball.org.nz Web: www.wellingtonfloorball.org.nz Mobile: 0278589241 Floorball account: 38-9017-0795867-00

Lego Show - Lower Hutt will be hosting Wellington’s only Lego Show on 14 and 15 September at Lower Hutt Events Centre. It’s going to be bigger and better than any Lego show that has been held in the city before. The show will be raising money for the Back to Schools charity, that supports children in low deciles return to school with essential items.

A Whitby Collegiate education for your son or daughter in Year 7, 2020 - From the beginning of 2020 Marsden Whitby will become Whitby Collegiate. You are invited to the  Whitby Collegiate Open Day on   Sunday 15 September, any time between 11am and 1pm. Enrolments - Whitby Collegiate applications for enrolment for 2020 are now open.If you have any questions or would like a personal tour, please contact Lorraine Rose on 04 234 1070. There are easy transport links to Whitby Collegiate.

BigAir Priority Bookings - Current class members can re enrol into their same class for term 4 before new members. Priority bookings will be taken between Monday 2 September and Sunday 8 September.https://www.bigairgym.co.nz/

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Wilderkids is an outdoor, adventure-based programme for kids aged 5 to 12. It is centred on care, connection, curiosity and respect for each other and for the environment. Because it is run by Sustainability Trust educators, every part of the programme has been carefully crafted with Mother Nature in mind. Key info: Dates: 8.30am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday, from 30 September to 11 October Cost: $56 per child, per day and there's a 10% discount on full week bookings (We also run a ballot system where any parent with a Community Services Card can go in the draw to score a $10 spot) Where: Based at Innermost Gardens, 31 Lawson Place, Mount Victoria, Wellington (but kids go walkabouts every day)

Kelly Sports October 2019 Holiday Programme – Ngatitoa Domain (Yrs 5-13) Kelly Sports Holiday Programme is back for the October 2019 Holidays for children 5-13 years. Come and join the Kelly Sports coaches for the best in sports coaching and competitions We have created an Action Packed Programme including: Rippa and Touch Rugby, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Bouncy Castle, Netball, Basketball, with trip days to Awesome Bounce, Laser Force, Strike (Ten Pin Bowling) and to see the movie Abominable and lots more! To enrol got to www.kellysports.co.nz/events/3073-Ngatitoa-Domain-Hall