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TAIRUA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 5th February 2013

Week 1 of 11

Kia Ora tatou

Welcome back to Tairua School and what promises to be another exciting year full of change, development and pro-gress. 2012 was a highly successful year in so many ways and we will continue to build upon the successes and practises we developed throughout last year, to ensure we deliver high quality learning opportunities for every child. On behalf of the school community, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new families from Pauanui. We know you will enjoy your time here at Tairua School and we will look forward to getting to know you and your children. Our open door policy is essential to the ongoing success for your child. We will continue to develop and maintain our strong connections and relationships at the class level be-tween parents, children and their class teachers. If you have any questions, queries or concerns please make contact with the classroom teacher immediately. Term 1 is always a busy time of the year with initiating new programmes, forging new relationships and building upon learning from the previous year. Term 1 of 2013 is no excep-tion and as the term reveals itself to us and the children, we will be communicating this explicitly with our community.

Staffing for Term 1, 2013: I would like to extend a warm welcome to Stephanie Mowat who will be teaching Room 2. Stephanie completed a 10 week teaching practicum last year at Tairua School and has since graduated from Auckland University with a B.Ed.

Brendan Finn Principal

Catherine Browning D.P/Rm 3, Yr 2-3

Amy Langsford-Bryant Rm 1, N.E—Yr 1

Steph Mowat Rm. 2, Yr 1-2

Carin Hetherington Rm. 4, Yr 4-6

Samantha Telfar Rm. 5, Yr 6-8

Joan Boeglin Learner Support Teacher

Annette Lloyd Reading Recovery

Jane Land Teacher Aide

Office Administrator Louise Elliott

Property Manager Mark Cory-Wright

TAIRUA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER School Swimming Programme:

Our summer swimming programme will be all go as of day one this term. All classrooms have a daily instructional swimming lesson with their teacher for approximately 45mins. We will be offering an extension swimming pro-gramme for selected children during school time on Tues-day and Friday lunch times from 1:00-1:30. More details in next weeks newsletter. If your child is sick and unable to swim it is imperative that a note is provided. Aquatics education is essential and not something the children can opt in and out of. With this commitment to provide effective swimming lessons and training for the children it is essential that togs and towels are presented everyday regardless of morning weather conditions.

Classroom Programmes: Over the next couple of weeks the classroom programmes will be centred round getting to know your child. Building positive, supportive relationships both in and outside the classroom along with gaining a deep understanding of academic profiles will be developed. Setting up routines, resources and stationery takes time, however, are ex-tremely beneficial for maintaining high expectations. We will be completing a wide range of assessment tools over the next 3-4 weeks. This data will be analysed to gain an understanding of how best to support your child’s learn-ing. We will be issuing a preliminary school report at the end of the first term that will communicate goals, levels of achievement and how best to support your children throughout the year. Our open door policy is always in ef-fect and any concerns, questions or words of encourage-ment should be communicated directly to the classroom teacher.

School Stationery: School stationery is available from the office. The prices are competitive with all retailers and the school also receives additional support from school supplies. The sooner the children have their stationery and equipment available, the sooner programmes can begin. It would be ideal for children to have their stationery by Friday the 8th of Febru-ary. Stationary lists are attached to this newsletter. If you do not receive one please check with the office.

The Week Ahead at Tairua School Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday

Newsletter out Waitangi Day

School email addresses: Ph (07) 864 8590

office@tairua.school.nz amyl@tairua.school.nz

brendanf@tairua.school.nz catherine@tairua.school.nz

samanthat@tairua.school.nz

Maria Cory Wright B.O.T Chairmen Ph 864 -8175

Term dates: Term 1 04/02/2013 - 19/04/2013

Term 2 06/05/2013 - 12/07/2013

Term 3 29/07/2013 - 27/09/2013

Term 4 14/10/2013 - T.B.C/12/2013

We have had a number of new enrolments over the summer holiday period giving Tairua School an opening school roll of 102. With additional enrolments set to continue throughout the year we predict a closing roll of 115 students, which will be our highest in 7 years. Mrs Langsford-Bryant (N.E—Yr 1) Opening with 7 students.

Ezekiel Wyper, Louie Wightman, Andrew Rogers, Manu Rob-erts, Mia Ofsoske, Mya Newton, Tara Bourne. Approximately 12 new entrants to enrol throughout 2013.

Miss Mowat (Yr 1—Yr 2)Opening with 16 students.

Covek Urlich, Nikora Tawa, Nikau Rhind, Cullen Crowe, Jake Evans, Alex Bovill, Lorenzo Takotohiwi, Oscar Muir, Oscar Goodman, Aria Kennedy, Annabelle Johnston, Solomon Gil-bert, Nevaeh Diamond, Gracie Couper, Cruz Collins, Maddie Buchanan.

Miss Browning (Yr 3—Yr 4)Opening with 24 students.

Cameron Kilpatrick, Dylan Takotohiwi, Toby McNabb, Ash-dyn Rea, Ana Tangira, Darnika Urlich, Natasha Woolley, Emily Ryan, Tra Mi Nguyen, Zoe Bourne, Ash Couper, Sharnae Douglas, Ash Kennedy, Stevie Keyte, Duke Land, Mali Millen, Evie Roberts, Easton Rowe-Smith, Chloe Burn, Karter Vanbil-sen, Ema-Lee Williams, Gracie Rolten, Angeline Ball and Lil-iana.

Mrs Hetherington (Yr 4—Yr 6) Opening with 27 students.

Zac Hemmings, Angelle Stevenson, Katy Jellyman, Ella Cleary–Morgan, Benji Byrne, Zion Vaughters, Sage Vaughters, Brett Takotohiwi, Otama Roberts, Maika Rhind, Carl Radford, Stella Cory-Wright, Jade Tangira, Reo Scott, Sammy Rapley, Ella-Grace Metz, Georgia Land, Solomon Heath, Heidi Adam, Cody Wastney, Trident Price, Hunter Crowe, Bella Muir, Tayla Collins, Libby Hughes, Bryony McNabb, Jessica Kinzett.

Miss Telfar (Yr 6—Yr 8) Opening with 28 students.

Cade Eliot, Abbi Bainbridge, Mohini Patel, Harriet Byrne, Tara Raymond, Maddie Wightman-Gould, Phoenix Tangira, Paris Wright, Denzel Waite, Greyson Takatahiwi, Vita Rowe-Smith, Ahi Garrick, Brody Jellyman, Ziggy Heath, Harry Evans, Mar-low Brown, Darrien Wilson, James Wightman-Gould, Samuel Kinzett, Lily Scott, Rhea Schmidt, Jordan Metz, Jack Laycock, Sam Styles, Gabreilla Hughes, Bronte Hemmings, Jenna Keyte, Harlee Vanbilsen.

Summer Dress Code: Hats, shorts and a t-shirt/polo is ideal for these hot summer days. No jeans or hoodies to be worn. Sunscreen should be applied before and throughout the day. School sunscreen is available. Please ensure that the clothing your child wears to school doesn’t advertise any alcohol or drug messages. Jewel-lery and make-up isn’t required for school, unless personal reasons have been communicated with the class-room teacher.

Health and Consent Forms: The Health and Consent forms for 2013 are attached to this newsletter. This is of high importance and must be filled out accurately. If aspects of this survey need further explanation please feel free to pop in and discuss any concerns you may have. All forms must be completed and sent back by Friday the 15th of February.

Major Events and Programmes for Term 1: Here is a list of events and programmes to be aware of this term. Additional events and activities will be added to this list throughout the term so please keep an eye on this notice board. Waitangi Day - Wed 6th, March, Wk 1 Paddle For Humanity - Sat 2nd, March. Wk4 School Photos - Mon 4th, March. Wk 5 Beach Day - Wed 6th, March. Wk 5 Tairua School Swimming Sports - Frid 8th, March. Wk 5 W.A.S. Swimming Sports - Tues 12th, March. Wk 6 Room 5 Camp - To be confirmed. Easter - Fri 29th, Monday 1st, April. Wk 9 Reports Issued - Frid12th, April. Wk 10 Last of Term - Frid 19th, April, Wk11

School Bell Times for 2013:

Please ensure your child is at school no later than 8:50am. This allows your child to set up his/hers materials and equip-ment for the day and catch up with peers before the bell at 8:55am.

8:55 To Classrooms, Equipment ready

9:00 Start Classroom programmes

10:30 Break for Morning Tea

10:50 Start classroom programme

12:30 Lunch

1:30 Start afternoon programme

2:50 Classrooms packed up

3:00 Ka Kite, kids dismissed by the teacher from the class

room after the bell.

Kick Start to School Programme: You should be well aware of Tairua Schools Kick Start Pro-gramme and the effective results it delivers for our new en-trant students. Every Friday those nearing their 5th birthday (10 weeks) come along to school to engage and develop essential skills to ensure they make a seamless transition into Tairua school. Mrs Langsford-Bryant will be working closely with Barb and Anita Van Doorn (Parent Rep) from Tairua Kindy, along with Helen Hunt from Whenuakite Country Kids to ensure children and parents are well informed and knowl-edgeable on school routines and expectations prior to en-rolling. There will be a parent evening early term 1, date and time will be confirmed this week.

Walking and Biking to School: A friendly reminder to all children and parents biking to school that helmets are required. We will be working closely with Constable Matt Goodman and Richard Jellyman to ensure all our students and families are kept safe on our roads. This is also a good time of year to check your bikes, brakes and tyres for wear and tear. If you and your child walk to school we do en-courage you to walk along the water front and not the main road. This is a busy stretch of road and we know for a fact that motorists, on average are well above the speed limit.

The speed trailer will be out in front of the school next week encouraging motorists to watch their speed and remind them of their 50k speed limit. When I receive the statistics regarding the weeks data, I will let you know.

I would like to wish the students, staff and school community all the best for 2013 and what promises to be another excit-ing year for the Tairua School Community.

Regards Brendan Finn

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