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PARENTS NEWSLETTER TERM 1, WEEK 6 13 March 2015 Maranatha Christian School 180 Hill Road, Belmont, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand T 565 0749 F 565 0747 E [email protected] W maranatha.school.nz Tēnā koutou Katoa, Once again, I am left wondering where the term has gone! We now shift our focus towards the end of term and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice our Saviour made for us, and the miracle of His resurrection, the cornerstone of our faith. How great is our God! Luke 24:6-7 (NIV) “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again’ . Thank you to everyone (students, parents, staff) who made it out to our goal setting evenings last week. These evenings were intended to provide you and your child/ren with the opportunity to meet teachers, have general start of year discussions and to share and/or set goals together. Any feedback you may have on what you found especially useful during this interview process, or suggestions for improvement, are welcomed. Additionally, in the past two weeks we have held a very successful Wheels Day (thank you Student Council for organising and running this event), been on exciting visits to Capital E shows in Wellington City, and all Year 6 – 8 students participated in a Red Cross ‘People Savers’ first aid course as part of their camp preparation… busy, busy, busy! CONGRATULATIONS to last week’s LIFE Award winners… Juliette Reurich (Excellence) Ashley Thomas (Excellence) Arie Flinn (Inquiry) Savannah Greaney (Love) Olivia Reurich (Initiative) Izaiah Coughlan (Integrity) Tiari Walters (Initiative) Sarah Blair (Initiative) Fiona Mendoza (Initiative) Emilie Haverland (Initiative) Year 6, 7 & 8 students now look towards their upcoming camp in Week 9 while the whole school focuses towards Easter and the end of term holidays :o) I pray that you are all having a wonderful week, have a safe and blessed weekend. In His love He konā mai Steve Farrand Principal “…who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.” (1 Peter 1:21)
Transcript of PARENTS NEWSLETTER TERM 1, WEEK 6 13 March 2015
PARENTS NEWSLETTER TERM 1, WEEK 6 13 March 2015
Maranatha Christian School 180 Hill Road, Belmont, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
T 565 0749 F 565 0747 E [email protected] W maranatha.school.nz
Tēnā koutou Katoa, Once again, I am left wondering where the term has gone! We now shift our focus towards the end of term and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice our Saviour made for us, and the miracle of His resurrection, the cornerstone of our faith. How great is our God! Luke 24:6-7 (NIV) “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again’ . Thank you to everyone (students, parents, staff) who made it out to our goal setting evenings last week. These evenings were intended to provide you and your child/ren with the opportunity to meet teachers, have general start of year discussions and to share and/or set goals together. Any feedback you may have on what you found especially useful during this interview process, or suggestions for improvement, are welcomed. Additionally, in the past two weeks we have held a very successful Wheels Day (thank you Student Council for organising and running this event), been on exciting visits to Capital E shows in Wellington City, and all Year 6 – 8 students participated in a Red Cross ‘People Savers’ first aid course as part of their camp preparation… busy, busy, busy! CONGRATULATIONS to last week’s LIFE Award winners… Juliette Reurich (Excellence) Ashley Thomas (Excellence) Arie Flinn (Inquiry) Savannah Greaney (Love) Olivia Reurich (Initiative) Izaiah Coughlan (Integrity) Tiari Walters (Initiative) Sarah Blair (Initiative) Fiona Mendoza (Initiative) Emilie Haverland (Initiative) Year 6, 7 & 8 students now look towards their upcoming camp in Week 9 while the whole school focuses towards Easter and the end of term holidays :o) I pray that you are all having a wonderful week, have a safe and blessed weekend. In His love He konā mai Steve Farrand Principal
“…who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.” (1 Peter 1:21)
Mark your Calendar Tuesday, 17 March Western Zone Swimming at Naenae Pool
Wednesday, 18 March Welcome Assembly #1, 2 pm
Thursday, 19 March Technology, Y7&8 (note change of day)
Friday, 20 March Capital E visit—Seniors
Monday, 23—27 March Senior Camp (Years 6—8)
Wednesday, 25 March Interzone Swimming
Monday, 30 March Technology, Y7&8 (note change of day)
Thursday, 2 April Welcome Assembly #2
Thursday, 2 April Last day of Term 1
Term 2
Monday, 20 April Staff Only Day (no school)
Tuesday, 21 April Staff Only Day (no school)
Wednesday, 22 April First day of Term 2
Winter Uniform—Terms 2 & 3 Next term we will require all children to be in their full winter uniform. Children grow fast so please check sizes! The winter uniform comprises:
Long sleeved shirt/blouse (tucked into skirt or pants) Tie Choice of long pants or shorts for boys Choice of white ankle socks or navy blue tights for girls Black leather school shoes (no Chux or other casual shoes) Plain bright red rain coat (optional)
You can place your orders via the website, but please be aware that your uniform will only be made available on the Wednesday (once payment received), so any orders received after Wednesday will not be processed until the following week.
Netball—Terms 2 & 3 All those interested in Netball should have received forms for this. These are due back to the office by Wednesday, 18 March. If you haven't received a form (or your child has decided they would now like to play), please ask at the office for a copy. We are always in need of coaches and umpires! Please
consider this yourself and also ask in your wider community, i.e. older siblings, aunties etc, if they would be prepared to help us out. Thanks!
Is your child turning 5 in 2016?
Please complete an application form & forward to the office as soon as possible. This assists us with planning for the future. Interviews will take place later this year.
ICAS We are again offering the opportunity for Year 4 – 8 children to participate in Australasian Exams (called ICAS – International Competitions and Assessments for Schools). Below are the dates of the exams offered and the cost. These exams are entirely OPTIONAL. Exam Cost Date Computer Skills $8.50 19 May Science $8.50 3 June Writing $19.50 15 – 19 June Spelling $10.50 16 June English $8.50 28 July Mathematics $8.50 11 August These prices are based on there being at least 3 students in each exam. An extra charge is incurred if there is less than 3 students. We will contact you if this situation arises. Practice papers are available at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/download-practice-questions.asp Please ask for a form from the School Office. All payments are to be made to the school bank account (ASB 12 3142 0335555 00) before Friday 27 March 2015.
Donation receipts will be posted to all parents during the
Term 1 school holidays between
8-10 April.
Lost Property Are any of these yours? The Lost Property box is located outside the library. If no one claims them, they will be donated to the Salvation Army at the end of the term. Also, a child’s Snapper Card has been found. If you think this could be yours please come to the office.
Capital E National Arts Festival The Seniors (Kotare & Kereru classes) will be attending the Capital E National Arts Festival on Friday, 20th March. They will be watching the “Carnival of the Animals” and “An Awfully Big adventure”. (For further information about these visit www.capitale.org.nz.) We still require permission from a number of parents for their children to attend this event, so could those who haven’t already done so please reply to [email protected] with a “Yes” in the subject line to say that you have read this notice and give permission for your child/ren before Wednesday, 18 March.
Help support Amie!
Amie is James Bonner’s mum (from Tui class)
and she would like sponsors! Please help her by visiting the link
or speak to her at school.
Garlic from our School
Garden for sale!
$1 a large bulb or
2 small bulbs
Proceeds will buy
more plants for our
garden.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please pay all school accounts
via Internet Banking (no cash/
cheque) (if this is a problem,
please speak to the office).
The only time the office receives
cash will be for small coins from
fundraising/mufti days etc.
Thanks for your help!
Public Notices
School Holiday Computer Classes
For ages 5 - 16. New Minecraft classes. Create 3D Video
Games, Learn to Program, Web Design, Animations, Video
Editing and Build a PC. Free transport from Petone/Upper
Hutt. For further information call Ed Brown on 499 2211
or www.grandtraining.co.nz.
GOODTIME MUSIC BUS LESSONS We are really pleased that we will be teaching the love-ly Maranatha children in our music bus in 2015! Weekly lessons are still only $12 each, and will take place dur-ing school time for your convenience. We teach drum, guitar, keyboard and ukulele lessons on the bus.There are some spaces available for new students, so if you would like to register your child for music lessons on the Music Bus, please visit our website soon: www.goodtimemusicacademy.co.nz. We can also provide private lessons for your child(ren) or yourselves at one of our three sites in Wellington, Silver-stream or Petone. We would love to hear from you!
School Holiday Programme at Arts a Go Go! Per-forming Arts School for Kids (@ The Spot, Upper Hutt) 2
nd week of the holidays, 13
th – 17
th April. Pro-
fessional tuition and holiday fun in drama, dance, sing-ing and arts & crafts for children aged 5 – 13. Experi-ence each of these arts disciplines every day! 9am-4pm (before and after care available at additional fee) $50 per day, $200 full week (cost includes materials) To request an enrolment pack, please email [email protected] or phone Rachel 9777 887 or Joanne 526 3091. www.artsagogo.co.nz
Stop Motion Animation
Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 April 2015
(3 days) - 9am to 5pm
$220
iPad Animation
Thursday 16 April 2015 - 9am to 5pm
$75
iPad iPad Movie Director
Friday 17 April 2015 - 9am to 5pm
$75
www.newtownmovieschool.co.nz for
more details and other dates
or contact Craig Lauridsen on 021 966
277 or [email protected]
