Global Citizens of the Future

TAIRUA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 1st May 2012 Week 2 of 10

Kia Ora tatou Last Wednesday, A.N.Z.A.C Day, marked the commemo-­ration of our Troops landing on the shores of the Gallipoli Peninsula back on the 25th of April 1915. Throughout New Zealand thousands of people attended services in recogni-­tion of those that died and those that are still fighting around the world. Karla Styles and Jack Zimmerman represented Tairua School at the ANZAC Day Civil Service held last Wednesday. Karla gave a very moving depiction of what ANZAC Day mean's to her and Jack acknowledged and thanked those that served all those years ago. We had a total of 15 children

contingent of children attended both the dawn parade and 11:00am service. I have included Jacks speech on page two of this newsletter for your consideration.

Room 1 Junior Parent Evening: Next Thursday the 8th of May at 6:30pm in Room 1, Nel will

lum. Nel has a deep understanding of curriculum and imple-­ments an experiential based learning programme. PM.P, Foundation skills, Jolly Phonics etc are but a few programmes that feature in the children's daily learning experiences. This is an informal get together where parents and caregivers can ask questions, and discuss common concerns regarding stu-­dent transition to school. Light snacks and drinks will be pro-­vided. We will look forward to seeing you here.

TAIRUA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Internet safety: Accompanying today's newsletter, is a bro-­chure provided by Netsafe, an independent non-­profit organisation that promotes confi-­dent, safe and responsible use of cyber-­space. This is a web based site designed to assist you with various ways to keep you and your family safe when browsing the internet. We have an increasing number of children having access to cell phones, iPods and laptops/computers all with the capability to upload and download information from the internet. It is imperative that parents and caregivers know what their child is accessing via the web on laptops, home computers, cell phones and iPods. Cyber Safety and cell phone safely use is more important than ever before, and Tairua School is here to support you and your child through the emerging technologies being created for society. Cyber Citizenship has and continues to be a focus for our school as technology continues to

cial media sites at school, and our school network has a series of firewalls preventing any corrupt or inappropriate information being made available to the students. With this in mind, educating children on appropriate use of this technology at home, where safety precautions are limited, must be supported by parents. Text messaging and cell phone calls, is yet another area where parents must be

own personal cell phone, it is essential that you educate them regarding the interpretation of messages and sym-­bols and appropriate language to be used when commu-­nicating with people. If you have any issues or queries re-­

see me. Yummy Stickers: This year we have once again regis-­

yummy stickers our school collects the more sports equipment we receive. Please send these stickers to school, including the square cut outs off bags of yummy apples. Last year we re-­ceived a large number of soccer balls, tennis balls and cones, which the chil-­dren have had access to during lunch times. Firewood raffle: Mark has been busy tidying up the school grounds and subsequently we have a trailer load of firewood available to raffle. The firewood is all chopped and will be delivered to your door in Tairua/Pauanui. Tickets are $2:00 each or 3 for $5:00 and are available in the school office. All pro-­ceeds from this raffle will be put towards purchasing new sports equipment for the student sports trolley. Student Art Classes with Melinda: For those students interested, Melinda Rapson is running her art class every Thursday afternoon from 3:10-­5:00. For more information please phone Melinda on 021 442 770.

The Week Ahead at Tairua School Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Newsletter out Creative Writing Garden Club Yr 7/8 Tech Te Reo Adult Clas B.I.S Rm 5 Assembly Glee Club

School email addresses: (07) 864 8590

office@tairua.school.nz carin@tairua.school.nz brendanf@tairua.school.nz catherine@tairua.school.nz samanthat@tairua.school.nz amyl@tairua.school.nz nel@tairua.school.nz Maria Cory-­Wright 864 8175

Term dates: Term 1 01/02/2012 -­ 05/04/2012 Term 2 23/04/2012 -­ 29/06/2012 Term 3 16/07/2012 -­ 28/09/2012 Term 4 15/10/2012 -­ 15/12/2012

Jack Zimmerman: Student Writing Here today the 25th of April, 2012, we chose never to forget that Australian and New Zea-­land troops stood side by side as they landed in ANZAC Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. In their hearts and minds they were there to protect our freedom. What they were met with was horrific! Barbwire, explosives, bullets and death. In our hearts and minds on this day we say thank you to all their families who they left behind and acknowledge all those who are still serving today and in the past who put their lives at risk to protect that freedom and our ability to learn. Although we can never truly understand the horrors that these brave men and women went through, today I choose never to forget and proudly wear a poppy across my heart remembering them all. Tairua Soccer 11th Grade: Here is the draw for round 2. Saturday 05.05.12

Major School Events for Term 2 Anzac Day -­ Week 1, Wedns 25th, April Elgrogoe Magician Show -­ Week 6, Tues the 29th, May. Queens Birthday -­ Week 7, Monday 4th, June Arbour Day -­ Week 7, Tuesday 5th June. Book Week. Week 7, June. Matariki -­ Week 9. H.O.T Winter Sport Comp-­ Week 9, Weds 20th, June. Mid Year Reports -­ Week 10, Friday 29th, June. As additional activities and events are timetabled in, they will be added to this notice board.

Hauraki Rail Trail -­ Grand Opening: Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga extends a special invi-­tation to all pupils, students, teachers and parents to attend the Grand Opening of the Hauraki Rail Trail on Saturday May 5th at the Victoria Battery site in Karangahake Gorge, start-­ing at 1pm. Everyone is welcome to bring along their bikes and join for-­

BBQ and spot prize giving. The main prize is a Specialised

on line at www.haurakirailtrail.co.nz or enter on the day. Parking is available at the Victoria Battery site, Waikino Cafe, or catch the train to and from Waihi. For further information contact-­ Garry Towler -­ Hauraki Rail Trail 021 432 478 Julie Stephenson -­ Sport Waikato 027 486 4955 Free Ear Clinic for Children: Waikato Child and Youth Health -­ Waikato DHB Glue Ear Assessment and Management Wax / Foreign Body Removal Grommet Check Treatment of Discharging Ears Clinics are held in Thames and Whitianga. For enquiries regarding this service, please contact (07) 858 1068. Set of Bunks with Mattresses -­ Free: Set of bunks with mattresses, double on bottom. Good condition, white tubular steel, free. Phone Rik 864 8363. Feast Tae Kwon Do: Sound Body, Sound Mind We aim to help our students achieve: fitness and good health, self defence, self esteem, integrity, courtesy and per-­severance. Suitable for children and adults. For more infor-­mation please contact Tony Wilson;; 027 333 5146 or after hours 864 7475. School Fee Donation: $10 per child per term, this can be paid in the office. All school fee donations collected is spent on resources. Kindest Regards Brendan Finn

Global Citizens of the Future

Date Time Team 1 Team 2 Venue

05.05.12 10:00am Thames Tigers 11

Tairua 11 Rhodes Park 3

05.05.12 11:30am Tairua 11 Coromandel 11

Rhodes Park 3