Thursday 8th December 2016 Kia ora Koutou Parents, Caregivers & Families Thank you to the PTA: On behalf of the school - staff, pupils & Board of Trustees my huge thanks to the PTA for their hard work in fundraising this magnificient science trolley for use in all class programmes across the school. The science trolley contains all the science equipment that budding scientists could ever hope for – microscope, bunsen burner, petrie dishes, trays of science resources as well as an amazing computer and online science units. We know how much hard work has gone into raising the funds for this amazing resource and we are very appreciative.

WEST EYRETON SCHOOL NORTH EYRE ROAD R.D.5 RANGIORA 7475 PHONE 03 3125850 FAX 03 3125896 Email office@westeyreton.school.nz Online www.westeyreton.school.nz

Service to the School Awards, Prize Giving Ceremony, for Senior Pupils Monday 2.15 pm: Rooms 6– 8 pupils will be presented with their Service to the School awards on Monday in the school hall. Parents, caregivers & families welcome to attend. Prize Giving Ceremonies will be held on Wednesday 14 December: The Junior Prize Giving ceremony (NE– Yr 4) will be held in the afternoon in the school hall from 1.00 – 2.30 p.m. The PTA will be providing afternoon tea for parents & caregivers following the junior prize giving. The Senior Prize Giving ceremony (Y5 – 8) will be held at 7.00 – 9.30 p.m. NB: School Reports will be handed out to Parents & Caregivers at the Prize Giving Ceremonies on Wednesday 14 December: Your child’s school report and 2017 stationery list will be handed out at the junior / senior prize giving ceremonies. Their home room teacher and classroom for 2017 will be notified on the report. At the end of the prize giving ceremony, pupils receive a folder containing their school report, certificate listing their awards. Senior pupils will find their Technology report in this folder. Families will also receive a ‘special edition’ colour magazine showing highlights of the 2016 school year. The magazine provides an excellent record of the year’s class & school events. All pupils feature in the magazine. Thanks to Fuji Xerox who printed this magazine free of charge and thank you to Sarah Wardle & Lisa Duff who compiled the magazine. Year 8 + all other Leavers: Pupils who are finishing at West Eyreton must please pay any outstanding accounts by tomorrow. Please also return any school library or reading books and fluoro bus vests to the school office. End of 2016 School Year: On the last day, Father Christmas will be visiting the children around morning tea - time. Each child will be given a lemonade ice block and toffees for morning tea. Please let us know if you do not wish your child to eat this food. School finishes for 2016 on Friday 16 December at 12.30 pm. The school buses will depart from school at 12.30 p.m. Final School Assembly on Friday 16 December: The final assembly for the year will take place at 12.00 p.m. outside Room 1 & 2. This is our Year 8 Leavers’ assembly when they are farewelled by staff & pupils. Each Year 8 Leaver rings the school bell as all other pupils will perform a haka to bid them good-luck and farewell. Parents and families are most welcome to attend. 2017 Start Dates:

• School will re-open for the 2017 school year on Monday 30 January at 9.00 am. • The school office will be open for enquiries on Friday 27 January from 9.00 – 12.30. • The school will be closed for Waitangi weekend on Monday 6 February.

2017 Stationery Lists: It would be appreciated when all children start back at school on Monday 30 January that they have all their stationery requirements. This will enable the teachers to get the school year off to a smooth start. Stationery lists will be available shortly on the school website at www.westeyreton.school.nz Stationery packs will also be available to purchase. Details on the school website.

Final Issue of School Newsletter for 2016: This is the final newsletter for the school year. My very Best Wishes for a very Happy Christmas, New Year and holidays to all our pupils, families and staff. Jillian Gallagher - Principal. Environmental Project – Library Garden – Watch this Space!

Angus & Jayden working hard to transform the library garden. The keen team of Room 1 & 2 pupils helping with the project. School News: Congratulations to William: Over the past month William has been trialling for the North Canterbury representative cricket team. He made it through the first selection round where they selected 2 teams to play against South Canterbury over 3 games. After the last game was played, the names of the 11 players that have been selected to represent North Canterbury cricket were announced and William is one of them! William will play in a tournament in January from the 3rd - 6th against other regions, plus several other games before and after that. Container of Christmas Gifts for Kaikoura: You may have seen an article in the newspapers recently about one of our past pupils, Kohana B, who has taken on the challenge to fill a shipping container with christmas gifts for earthquake affected children in Kaikoura. We would like to support Kohana’s cause so if you would like to support this, please drop off a wrapped, new item gift at the school office and Kohana’s father, Jason Bourke, will collect them before the end of next week. Please see the advertisement & further information in the Community News section of this newsletter. Bible in Schools Christmas Concert: Parents are reminded that Rooms NE – 4 will be attending a concert performed by the Oxford Bible in Schools on tomorrow 9 December at 11 – 12.00 pm at school.

Second-hand School Uniform Clothing: A lot of school uniform clothing has gathered over the year from lost property or second hand donations. We will have it all displayed in Room Nine from Monday 12th December until Thursday the 15th as a second hand sale. A gold coin donation for each item would be appreciated. (NB Any named articles will be returned to their owners before this) FIRST-AID KITS/SPORTS TOPS/SPORTS JACKETS: Please check to see if you have any first aid kits, sports tops or sports jackets around home and return them to school before the end of the year. Thank you – Miss Marshall

Return of School Library Books and Resources: Please have a good look around your home to locate any Library books or school resources and return to school please. School Accounts – Term 4: As we have to finalise all details before the end of the year we would appreciate payment. Thank you to the families who have already paid their accounts. E Awards: As mentioned in the newsletter last week the full school assembly will now be held tomorrow, on Friday 9th December at 9.00 a.m. in the school hall. The Year 7 & 8 Leadership Technology team will be leading this assembly with Room 8 sharing their learning. We will combine awards for the previous two weeks focus which was Enterprise – “Show willingness to explore new ideas” and the last two weeks where the focus has been Excellence – “Be a positive role model to others”. This is the last focus for 2016. The Whakatauki for this last E focus for the school year is “Ma te matau ka ora. Through knowledge comes well being.” The following pupils will receive awards at tomorrow’s assembly:- Enterprise – “Show Willingness to explore new ideas”. New Entrants: Mana D, Diego M Room 5: Alex F, Eliza W Room 1: Harrison M, Angus B Room 6: Harry D, Ruby P Room 2: Lilly vR, Daniel H Room 7: Paris G, Daniel V Room 3: Holly H, Katie D Room 8: Cailey H, Ben H Room 4: Lucas N, Troy G Excellence – “Be a positive role model to others”. New Entrants: Lily C, Caitlin P Room 5: Suliasi U, Jo Jo B Room 1: Sofia S, Shayla M Room 6: Mahmoud A, Isabella D Room 2: Jayden B, Olivia W Room 7: Wilani J, Jewel P Room 3: Maya W, Finehika U Room 8: Flyn C, Caitlin W Room 4: Nathan M, Sophie M REMINDER - Kiwiana “All Things Kiwi” Open Afternoon Learning Celebration – Thursday 15 December, 12.30 – 2.00 pm: We warmly extend a welcome to you all for our all things ‘Kiwi’ celebration day next Thursday. We will be offering the fish and chip lunch in three sittings due to the large number of orders. Please see below for

the planned timetable of events: Junior School – Rooms 1 - 4 11:15am – Fish & Chips or own Lunch - New Entrants, Rooms 1 and 2 11:45am – Fish & chips or own Lunch - Rooms 3 and 4 12:30pm - Time in the junior classrooms to share Kiwiana learning and activities 1:00pm - 2:00pm - All junior classes & parents to meet on the field to participate in a rotation of Kiwiana activities. 1. Gumboot throwing - Veanne & Lisa. 2. Kiwi Fruit and Spoon Races - Kate & Michelle 3. Dress up races - Angela & Judi 4. Parachute and sack races - Lisa and Logan (North Canterbury Sport Coaches) The senior school will have their fish and chips served at 12.15pm and they will then be in the hall to share their learning from 12.30pm – 2.00pm. Please pay them a visit. Swim Season Opening Date & Pool Keys – there is one week left in which to obtain a pool key: COMMUNITY USE OF POOL: The pool will open to the community once we have the fire exit security alarms installed and the security cameras operating. Community use is anticipated to be early next week. Key holders will need to complete the following procedure for a key:

1. Collect the Pool User Code and Pool Rules procedure from Carol Brotheridge at the school office – take it home, read it and bring it back signed

2. Key payment is made following the return of the signed agreement 3. Attend a Health & Safety briefing about use of the pool BEFORE the key is handed out.

The new Pool Procedures are enclosed at the end of this newsletter. With increased Health & Safety requirements around pool safety we have purchased door security alarms for each fire exit door for the pool enclosure and two security cameras to monitor that key holders ensure that the entry door and the emergency fire exit doors remain CLOSED at all times. Pool keys will cost $80.00 for the season. There will NOT be a rebate on the return of the key at the end of the swimming season. Carolyn Daer can be contacted for a pool key over the holidays at 310 2288. We envisage that the swim season will run until the end of the school term in term one. (to be advised). Please contact Carolyn Daer- Pool Operator- 3102288 for all key hire & pool user agreements. School Office News: Pupils (not Year 8’s) Not Returning to School in 2017: If there are any children who are not returning to the school next year, could you please ring the school office and let Val O’Loughlin know the name of the school they will be attending so that she can start the withdrawal process for the Ministry of Education. Parent Teacher Association (PTA) News:

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK Come online and have a look, ask questions, this really is the best way to keep an eye on upcoming events

and get involved. West Eyreton Parent Teacher Association Incorporated, or go to info@wepta.org.nz .

Feel free to use this medium to raise any queries or make suggestions about the PTA…. We would love your feedback.

Community News West Eyreton Community Church. – (Information included). Cracked Walnuts For Sale. (Information included). Skids Centre. (Information included). Main Power Holiday Programme. (Information included). The Shot Coffee Mobile. (Information included). Natural Body Care. (Information included). Just Plumbing. (Information included). Cust/West Eyreton Playcentre. (Information included).

Love ya fudge. (Information included). Love ya fudge: Our family have been making fudge as a fundraiser for women affected by breast cancer in North Canterbury. We raised $1,020.00 and plan to gift this money before Christmas to help in some small way. Now we are offering more fudge for Christmas pressies. Chocolate yummy fudge. Homemade! Boxes are available to order: $8.00 for 200grams. Beautifully boxed. Orders ready by 16th December or earlier if needed. Txt orders or email. loveyafudge@gmail.com Maree 027 333 5748 Bailey has bought ingredients for the fudge from proceeds at the school fete and hand made the fudge himself. He has also visited the classrooms explaining to the pupils the reason behind this venture. A great effort by Bailey to assist the Cancer Society in their fundraising efforts. Well done!! Boxed fudge is available for sale at the school office also. Thank you for your support and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. From Bailey Sullivan and the Tippetts.

It’s all about having lots of FUN Your kids will have so much fun at our sKids Centre that they won’t want to leave. We'll feed them, help them with their home work, let them play then do a fun activity with them so you can rest assured that they are safe, secure and having the time of their life. To find out more about the programmes we offer and our opening hours please call or email us. NB: You may be entitled to OSCAR subsidies towards your SKIDS fees. Please discuss this with the programme manager or the owner. Phone Kim 0279220928 or email at Westeyreton@skids.co.nz Times and Prices : Short Day (8a.m. – 1p.m. or 1p.m. – 6p.m.) $25.00 per day Half Day (8a.m. – 3p.m.) $35.00 per day Full Day (8a.m. – 6p.m.) $45.00 per day) Trip Day (8a.m. – 6pm) $55.00 per day) Please note on Trip days no half or short days are available.

Ice Trampoline & Tumbling Sports: ICE Trampoline is Canterbury’s only dedicated Trampoline facility. Situated at 28 Edward Street Rangiora. Ph: 03 3127426 or 021 374201. Email: nigelhumphreys@vodafone.co.nz Website: sportsground.co.nz/icetramp The recreational class Timetable is available at the school office with more information available contained in a pamphlet.

WEST EYRETON SCHOOL POOL USER’S CODE & POOL USER AGREEMENT

Parent Key-holder: Parent signing for the pool key must supervise their own children under 16 years old Non Parent/ or Key-holder over 16 years: A person who is 16 years or older; is not permitted to supervise any children under 16 years of age.

Hours School days: 3.30 – 8.30 pm Weekend & Holidays: (10.00am – 8.30 p.m.) daily

! Swimming is fun & enjoyable but pools can be dangerous. Water presents a risk of drowning and injury can be sustained from the hard pool surfaces or the misuse of equipment.

! To ensure your safety, and the safety and enjoyment of other pool users, the West Eyreton School Board of

Trustees has established the following code of behaviour for all pool users.

! All Key Holders are to abide by West Eyreton School’s Pool User Code, Pool Rules and Pool Signage, which has been notified to each Key Holder as they sign the Pool User Agreement. Key holders must sign to say that they agree to abide by these.

! There is NO LIFE GUARD at this pool.

Supervision of Children: Parents are required at all times to be AT THE POOLSIDE ACTIVELY monitoring their children. Children must never be in the pool compound without their accompanying adult and may only swim with ACTIVE adult supervision. Children under eight must be ACTIVELY supervised at all times by their parent in the water beside them within arms reach at all times.

! Keyholders MUST LOCK THE GATE WHEN THEY ENTER THE POOL COMPOUND & WHEN LEAVING ! ENSURE THE SWIMMING POOL GATE IS SECURELY CLOSED. ! They must never tie or leave the gate or doors open for any reason. ! The West Eyreton School B.O.T takes no responsibility if a gate or door is left unlocked ! or left open. ! A security camera is installed in the pool enclosure to monitor pool activity, and door alarms

are installed to ensure that that the exit doors remain closed.

! Keyholders must not admit anyone who doesn't have a key.

! Keyholder responsibilities are outlined in the Pool User’s Code: • Never swim alone. It’s more fun with family & friends. • Pool users must comply with the school’s Smokefree policy - smoking is not allowed at the pool or

anywhere on the school grounds. • No alcohol / cigarettes / drugs within the confines of the swimming pool area. • No intoxicated person permitted in the pool area. • Take additional care if you have a medical condition such as epilepsy, asthma, diabetes or a heart condition. • Always check the depth of water before entering the pool, as every pool is different. Look for hazards such as

diving boards, water slides, or steep slopes into deeper water. • No running, jumping or diving into the pool. No running around the pool area. • No diving or bombs permitted. • Avoid holding your breath and swimming long distances underwater. • Do not bring any equipment/games to the pool that have been used in a river or lake as this could

contaminate the pool system. Boogie boards, surf boards, kayaks are not to be used in this pool. • A toilet is available at the school – please use it. There is a key on the key ring for this. • Health regulations state that you should not swim if you have had a bad cold, diarrhoea or

ear/eye/throat infections within the previous 2 weeks. • If you are physically sick you must scoop all of the remains out of the pool and contact the Pool Operator

immediately. A scoop is available in the pool enclosure. • Babies/toddlers to wear suitable swimwear please. NOT NAPPIES. • Report any maintenance or safety issues, or misuse or failure by others to abide by the Pool User Code,

immediately to the Pool Operator, 310 2288.

First Aid / Emergency Facilities: ! In the event of a pool emergency, everyone exits the pool and contact is made with the emergency contact for

further assistance. Ring 111 immediately if necessary. In the event of a faecal discharge in the pool, notify the emergency contact. The pool will be closed until the water quality is restored.

! A first aid kit is available in the pool enclosure for use in emergencies ! The BOT highly recommends that all pool users have a cell phone with them in case of an emergency to ring

111 immediately if required. ! CPR signage is on display in the pool enclosure ! A Defibrillator is stationed on the school office entry wall ! A life buoy is available within the pool enclosure ! Please also immediately notify the Pool Operator, 310 2288 if an emergency occurs.

• People entering the pool area without authorisation shall be regarded as Trespassers. • Leave the pool and surrounding area tidy before departure. • Remove all items of clothing and personal effects. • Do not throw stones or litter into the pool. Do not throw bark into the pool. • No bikes to be ridden in the school grounds. Bikes to be put in the bike racks in the hall car park. • West Eyreton School will not be held accountable for any broken or lost equipment.

Pool Operator Contact Phone Number: Carolyn Daer 3102288 " Purchasing a key requires the Key Holder to abide to the Conditions of the BOT’s Pool User Code, Rules and Signage. " Random policing will be conducted on a daily basis with failure to adhere to these rules resulting in forfeiture of keys and liability for accidents & / or damages. DATE: November 2016 Disclaimer " The Key Holder will be liable or responsible for loss or damage to any property, or for any death, accident,

loss or injury arising out of the use of the pool. " Any person using the pool shall indemnify the school board of trustees from all actions, claims, suits,

demands, costs and proceedings that may be made against them, or any of them, arising out of or in connection with the use of the pool.

" The school board of trustees and the pool committee reserve the right to evict any person(s) from the

pool for not conforming to these conditions. They also reserve the right to alter the above conditions without notice. Infringements will result in confiscation of the key.

Tim Stokes, Chairperson, West Eyreton School Board of Trustees. West Eyreton School Key Holder Agreement: • I have read the rules and regulations regarding the safe use of the West Eyreton School Community

Pool. • I accept these rules and agree to abide by these rules. • I take responsibility as the designated key holder of these rules and regulations. Family Name: _________________________________ Phone:______________________ Date________________ Key Number: _________________ Key Holder Signature:_______________________________________________

CHRISTCHURCH CHRISTMAS CONTAINER – for KAIKOURA

On Monday the 19th of December, a Container full of Christmas presents will be taken through to Kaikoura for the children that have been affected by the recent Earthquakes.

Not only are we all too well aware of what these children are going through, but coming up to Christmas and with currently no access to petrol there is little chance for parents to buy presents.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? You can help by donating a toy / game / book – please wrap and label it with which

gender suitable for and an approximate age range so it will get to the right child

(No perishable items thank you)

The container is Situated at Casebrook Intermediate School and gifts can be dropped off during school hours until the 16th of December.

If you would like to gather gifts from your school/business and have someone come and collect, please let us know via our Facebook Page ** Christchurch Christmas Container – for Kaikoura **

This page will be updated with drop off points and details of the progress of the container filling up.

We could not do this without the support of the following Sponsors:

Welcome to Playcentre! Playcentre is a parent run cooperative. We believe that parents are the first and best teachers for their children. Your knowledge of your child and your skills and interests are valued. We believe that children learn best through play where they are encouraged in their strengths and interests. We are committed to whanau and community: supporting and encouraging each other. We are currently holding 2 Playcentre sessions each week: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9.15am – 12.15pm. Once children feel comfortable at Playcentre there are options of dropping older children off when you are not on duty. Beginning 2017 we are very excited to be able to offer an additional Outdoor Session on Wednesday mornings! This is an amazing opportunity for children to explore in nature: building huts, cooking over camp fires, riding bikes, flying kites, climbing and lots of exploring! Positive learning outcomes include: developing trust with their peers, strengthening relationships, taking calculated risks and learning their limits and boundaries, building physical skills and endurance, respect and love for nature and so much more! Fees are $30 per term for one or two sessions, per child. We are offering the Outdoor session for free if you are enrolled in one or two other Playcentre session (Tues/Thurs). Playcentre also offers free parent education where you can build on your knowledge of how children learn. This opportunity can also lead to future employment within Playcentre. Please contact Marina Blanchard if you are interested or have any questions. We would love to hear from you. Thank you. 03 310 2460 or 027 267 1747