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Empowering our Children

TAIRUA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER2nd February 2011Week 1 of 11

Kia Ora tatou

Welcome back to Tairua School and what promises tobe yet another exciting year full of change, develop-ment and progress. 2010 was a highly successful yearin so many ways and we will continue to build uponthe robust systems and practises developed through-out last year.

Our open door policy is essential to the ongoing suc-cess for your child. We will continue to develop andmaintain our strong connections and relationships atthe class level between parents, children and theirclass teachers. If you have any questions, queries orconcerns please make contact with the classroom

teacher immediately.

Term 1 is always a busy time of the year with initiatingnew programmes, forging new relationships andbuilding upon learning from the previous year. Term 1of 2011 is no exception and as the term reveals itself tous and the children we will be communicating this ex-plicitly with our community.

Staffing for Term 1, 2011Here is your staff for 2011. I would like to extend a

warm welcome to Samantha Telfar joining us from

Dunedin and Stefanie Haddock who will be teacher

aiding in Room 2 whilst completing her teacher train-ing qualifications.

Brendan Finn Principal

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

Nel Bracegirdle Rm. 1, N.EYr 1

Lou van Jaarsveld Rm. 4, Yr 4-5

Samantha Telfar Rm. 5, Yr 6-8

Joan Boeglin Learner Support Teacher

Annette Lloyd Reading Recovery

Vanessa Hoefsloot Teacher Aide

Stefanie Haddock Teacher Aide

Office Administrator Louise Elliott

Property Manager Mark Cory-WrightSchool StationeryThe purchasing of 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 sta-

tionery and equipment available, the sooner pro-

grammes can begin. It would be ideal for children to

have their stationery by Friday the 11th of February. All

lists have been sent home with the children. If you did

not receive one please check with the office.

TAIRUA SCHOOL NEWSLETTERSchool Swimming Programme

Our summer swimming programme is all go as ofday one this term. All classrooms have a daily in-

structional swimming lesson with their teacher for

approximately 45mins. We will be offering an exten-

sion swimming programme for selected children af-

ter school on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-3:30.

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 essen-

tial and not something the children and can opt in

and out of. With this commitment to provide effec-

tive swimming lessons and training for the children it

is essential that togs and towels are presented eve-

ryday regardless of morning weather conditions.

Classroom Programmes:Over the next couple of weeks the classroom pro-

grammes 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 sta-

tionery takes time, however, they are extremely

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 ana-

lysed to gain an understanding of how best to sup-

port your childs learning. In week 6/7 of this term we

will be completing parent/teacher conferences with

the purpose of sharing assessment data and aca-

demic goals for 2011. Our open door policy is always

in effect and any concerns, questions or words of

encouragement should be communicated directly

to the classroom teacher.New Faces in Room 1, Eston, Eva and Ema-Lee.

The Week Ahead at Tairua SchoolTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday

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School email addresses:

office@tairua.school.nz lou@tairua.school.nz

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

samanthat@tairua.school.nz Roger Elliott B.O.T chairmen.

nel@tairua.school.nz 07 864 7006.

Term dates:Term 1 02/02/2011 - 15/04/2011

Term 2 02/05/2011 - 15/07/2011

Term 3 01/08/2011 - 07/10/2011

Term 4 24/10/2011 -

Room 1: Mrs Bracegirdle, N.EYr 1Cameron Kilpatrick, Ashdyn Rea, Ash Couper, Ange-

line Ball, Jack Hoefsloot, Zoe Bourne, Emily Ryan, Ste-

vie Keyte, Benjamin Wilson, Eston Rowe-Smith, Eva

Roberts and Ema-Lee Williams.

Room 3: Ms Browning, Yr 2-3Jessica Kinzett, Georgia Land, Bella Muir, Trident Price,

Darnika Urlich, Cooper Bennett, Brett Takotohiwi, StellaCory-Wright, Solomon Heath, Jade Lurman, Ella-Grace

Metz, Carl Radford, Otama Roberts, Ana Fifita, Toby

McNabb, Samara Elliman Durling, Reo Scott, Heidi

Adam, Maika Rhind, Keei Sugawara, Jade Tangira,

Hunter Crowe, Jayden Kelly, Dylan Takotohiwi

Room 4: Miss V, Yr 4-5Ella Cleary-Morgan, Bronte Hemmings, Zac Hemmings,

Leanna Hoefsloot, Jenna Keyte, Bryony McNabb, Ella

Meechan, Angelle Stevenson, Harlee Vanbilsen,

Pippa Wright, Marlow Brown, Flynn Cleary-Morgan,

Layka Earley, Harrison Evans, Ahi Garrick, Ziggy Heath,Samuel Kinzett, Jordan Metz, Vita Rowe-Smith, Rhea

Schmidt, Lily Scott, Greyson Takotohiwi, Denzel Waite,

James Wightman-Gould, Darrien Wilson, Flora Ingoe,

Jack Laycock.

Room 5: Miss Telfar, Yr 6-8Cade Eliot, Sandy Hayward, Ruby Heath, Mohini Patel,Tara Raymond, Madeleine Wightman-Gould, BaydenWilliams, Darcy Wright, Paris Wright, Jack Zimmerman,Timothy Adam, Rebecca Read, Denise Kahui, Ivy Cory-Wright, Gregory Kern, Jaxon Haycock, ConorKilpatrick, Jesse Langereis, Tia Povey, Billy Turner, Joel

Elliman Durling, Phoenix Tangira, Henry Laycock andKory BoydWe have had a number of new enrolments over thesummer holiday period. We have an opening schoolroll of 88. Once again we have to allow for roll growthin all areas of the school. Our junior classrooms willhave teacher aide support beginning in March andthe senior rooms will also receive assistance through-out the year. I would like to wish all of our students thevery best for their 2011 schooling year.

Summer Dress CodeHats, shorts and a t-shirt/polo is ideal for these hot

summer days. No jeans or hoodies to be worn. Sun-

screen should be applied before and throughout theday. School sunscreen is available. Please ensure that

the clothing your child wears to school doesnt adver-

tise any alcohol or drug messages. Jewellery isnt re-

quired for school, unless personel reasons have been

communicated with the classroom teacher.

Major Events and Programmes for Term 1Here is a list of events and programmes to be awareof this term. Dates and times will be confirmed thisweek and communicated in next weeks newsletterSchool swimming sports, Swimming extension groups,Inter-school swimming sports, Surf Wednesday after-noons), Waterwise (Sailing and Kayaking) GardenCompetition, Parent teacher conferences, Sea Week/Beach Day, Bike Day, Creative Writing groups, ProjectEnergise.

School Pool ProjectThe school enhancement project is now completeproviding the students, staff parents and wider com-munity a sun-safe and highly practical area to teachand learn aquatic skills. Carpentry Consultants andInt/Ext Painters can be commended for going beyondthe requirements set out in the plan to ensure the finishon the pool area was robust. We have received mes-sages, e-mails and many comments of praise for thepool area throughout the holiday period. The poolwas constantly under heavy use throughout the holi-days and well looked after by users. If you are usingthe school pool on the weekend and after schoolthroughout Feb and March please park your car inthe car park. Our field is in a delicate state and largevehicles and cars constantly driving over isnt helping.Please ensure you use the car park and not the field

for parking from now on.School Bell Times for 2011:

Please ensure your child is at school no later than8:50am. This allows your child to set up his/hers materi-als and equipment for the day and catch up withpeers before the bell at 8:55am.

8:55 To classrooms, equipment ready.

9:00 Start classroom programme.

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 teacherfrom the classroom after the bell

Health and Consent Forms:Attached to this Newsletter is the 2011 Health and

Consent form. This is of high importance and must be

filled out accurately. If aspects of this survey need fur-

ther explanation please feel free to pop in and discuss

any concerns you may have. All forms must be com-

pleted and sent back by Friday the 11th of February.All the best for 2011 and what promises to be anotherexciting year for the Tairua School Community.

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