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Phone 04 528 3094 Email [email protected] Website www.maidstone.school.nz
12 May 2016 Term 2, Issue 1
RUGBY 7s Tournament – Trentham Memorial Park Wednesday 18 May pp 20 May – 10.00 am – 2.15 pm
Dear parents, caregivers, students and friends of the school Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa Welcome back to Term 2 at MIS. Term 2 is looking like a less busy term as far as extra events go so the focus will be on the learning programmes. Teachers will be writing reports later in the term and these will show the learning progress students have made in the first half of this year at Maidstone. We are in the process of transitioning to the Edge Student Management System (SMS). This SMS is an update on the Musac system and is cloud based. It will give us greater flexibility and ease with which to manage all the administration and the assessment data for our students. It is intended that our student reports will be completed in this system. The report format has had some minor edits to improve the clarity of information for parents but apart from that they are much the same as last year. The Architects and Quantity Surveyors have been appointed to our Hard Materials/Visual Arts rooms’ project. This is an exciting development for Maidstone with the space being completely refurbished. We expect completion early in 2017.
Staffing news A very warm welcome to our new staff members: Mr Grant Reid in Room 4 - Gold Syndicate Leader
Ms Linda Jury in Room 10 - Blue Syndicate Leader
Miss Jodi Watson - Hard Materials
Mr Mike Tamepo has also been appointed to Room 6 for the remainder of the year, providing continuity for this class.
We are looking for parents and community members who would be interested in standing for the Board of Trustees, and for people who would be interested in being involved in our PTA/Fundraising group. If you think you might be interested, please contact the office and they will put you in touch with the right people to talk to. As an Intermediate School we can struggle to fill these roles, as students are here for two years only.
However it’s a ‘never dull’ place and I know you will find either of these roles engaging and rewarding on a personal level as well as benefiting the school community your children are involved in. So don’t be shy….! It appears our wonderful weather has broken - it had to happen eventually! Nga mihi Mary O’Regan, Principal ADOLESCENT TALK
Kia ora, Kathryn Beckett is running two more sessions on adolescents, and the unique ways they process their environment. She has had fantastic feedback from the first two sessions. I attended one and other Maidstone parents attended and have found her knowledge, humour and presentation excellent. Parents are putting recommendations into practice and are already noticing the difference in their homes! Debbie Brilleman, School Counsellor. IS YOUR CHILD MOODY? ARGUING? SHUTTING DOWN
Local expert KATHRYN BERKETT will explain many of the reasons for this type of behaviour. And even better, she will talk about WHAT TO DO!! Kathryn is a mother of two and has her Masters in Educational Psychology. She is a certified Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics practitioner. Kathryn works with highly complex cases of child behaviour throughout the country. She can explain what is going on in simple, real language. You will leave her session with practical tips that you can use IMMEDIATELY. Kathryn has been training audiences for over seven years, working with groups such as Police, Teachers, Parents, Social Workers, NZRugby and many more audiences throughout New Zealand. Come along to this unique, local opportunity to hear what might be the most useful information of your life! Tue 31st May 7:00–8:30pm at The SPOT, 651 Fergusson Dr
NB: This is the SAME talk as one held on 10 May. Limited Spaces BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY In Person: Buy From The Fig Tree Café – Fergusson Dr, Upper Hutt - $10 Online: at Eventbrite (search ‘adolescent’ on www.eventbrite.co.nz) $11.75.
Maidstone Intermediate Newsletter
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Issue No.6 Term 1 2016
In this Issue:
Message from the
Principal
Adolescent Talk
Rangatahi Maia Leaders
Join the PTA
School Uniform
BOT Elections
College Information
Upcoming Rugby 7s
Community Notices and Sponsors details appear
on the back page.
Rangatahi Maia (Our leaders growing together in courage)
We proudly wish to introduce our Maidstone community to our Rangatahi Leaders for 2016. Last week our school honoured the positions and responsibilities accepted by these students as our Rangatahi maia leaders. Congratulations to Paris, Herewini, Renae, Kalani, Eileen, Mikayla, Jamie, Tamati, Aparna, Tremaine and Hewitt. A special acknowledgement to Kemara Mahuri-Tukukino as Kaitātaki (leader) tane and Maia Sian Barber in her role of Kaitātaki wahine. We look forward to seeing all these young people grow in their love of culture, language and lead our school in their given roles. Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe; e kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta
'Do not lift the paddle out of unison or our canoe will never reach the shore.'
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK FUNDRAISER Maidstone Intermediate is again excited to be fundraising with The Entertainment Book! Purchase a new 2016/ 2017 Wellington Entertainment™ Memberships through Maidstone Intermediate and $12 from each membership goes towards our fundraising! This year you have the choice between the Entertainment™ Book Membership and the new Entertainment™ Digital Membership!
An Entertainment book will be sent home with your child next Tuesday 17 May in a named envelope. If you do not wish to purchase an Entertainment Book simply return it to a box outside the school office. If you do wish to buy it, follow the instructions inside the envelope. You can pay with cash or online for your convenience.
An opt-out form was sent home on Tuesday so please return to the office before Friday if you DO NOT wish your child to bring one home for sale.
Follow this link to purchase https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/105a364
2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEE PARENT ELECTIONS Nominations are invited for the election of 5 parent representatives to the Board of Trustees.
A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon on FRIDAY 20
TH MAY 2016 and
may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. Voting closes at noon on FRIDAY 3
RD JUNE 2016.
Jocelyn Cameron Returning Officer Education Futures Ltd
Uniform: Most students at Maidstone wear their school uniform correctly and with pride. It is a well-established routine for them to ensure that they are looking their best when they set off for school each morning. To ensure that this is the ‘norm’ for everyone, we are currently focussing on this as a school. It would be helpful if parents and whanau reinforced the guidelines mentioned below, and reminded the children as necessary.
Full school uniform must be worn to and from school.
School uniform is to be kept clean and tidy – damaged, defaced, worn out uniform is not acceptable.
Maidstone PE/sports uniform will be worn by students while participating in PE lessons and sports activities, and when representing Maidstone at some Inter-school events. Students are expected to have the PE uniform with them most days, as instructed by their classroom teachers.
The school jacket, polar fleece, scarf and beanie may be worn OUTSIDE during the second and third terms when the weather requires it. Long school pants are also an option.
When weather requires it, a jacket can be worn OUTSIDE ONLY in the playground.
A watch, signet ring and ONE pair of small STUD earrings (school colours) are the only items of jewellery allowed.
Students are NOT PERMITTED to wear makeup or nail polish at school.
Head bands, and hair ties must be plain, and school colours (white, grey or black)
The school uniform identifies us as Maidstone Intermediate students in our community. It is good to receive reports from members of the community about our students showing the values and representing the school, and themselves, in a positive way. Thank you for your on-going support with this. Kerry Baines, DP
MAIDSTONE RUGBY 7s TOURNAMENT
This is taking place at Trentham Memorial Park on Wednesday 18 May with a postponement date of 20 May. Teams from around the Wellington area will compete against each other. Games start at 10.00am with the final being played at 1.30 pm. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come along and support the Maidstone teams.
Kids Cross Country Series - come along and have some fun Athletics Wellington is again running the Kids Cross Country Series over the winter months at various venues
around the Wellington region. Venues are Upper Hutt, Karori, Petone, Tawa and Mt Victoria. Races for pre schoolers though to year 8s. Take part in all five events and receive a competitors medal and Shoe Clinic drawstring bag at the end of the series. This event has grown in the past few years with up to 600 kids taking part, so come along and have some fun. For more information or to enter go to https://www.athleticshub.co.nz/our-programmes#kidsxcountry or email [email protected] or phone 021 976116
Race to Explore Wellington Zoo, then Greater Wellington, with the Metlink City Safari, May 15 This awesome family adventure sees teams start by racing to explore Wellington Zoo, before heading out to explore greater Wellington. This year's event has a wild animal theme. 'Wild Animals' will be located all over Greater Wellington. A map book will show you exactly where they are - your challenge is to find the quickest and smartest way to visit the most of these - both by foot and by all forms of public transport. You may be racing to catch the ferry to Seatoun, the Cable Car to Kelburn, a train to Tawa, or a bus to Queensgate. 3 and 6 hour events are available Details and registration is at www.citysafari.org.nz. Numbers are limited.
Maidstone PTA. The PTA is a small group of parents who make significant contributions to the running of our school in a practical way. We are having our first meeting for this year on Monday 16 May at 7:00pm in the staffroom. It would be great to see "old hands" again as well as new faces who wish to come along and be involved. Our first order of business will be to elect a chairperson as Barry Davies has stepped down following a successful tenure in 2015.... thank you Barry. If you're not sure whether being on the PTA is for you, why not come along to our first meeting and see what a nice bunch we are? To cater for numbers could you please email me [email protected] if you are planning to attend the meeting. Many thanks.
College News Solway College, Fleet Street in Masterton is holding an Open Day on Saturday 14 May 2016 from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm. This is an opportunity for you and your child to see what the college has to offer. Solway is an integrated Year 7 to Year 13 day and boarding school for girls. For more information go to their website www.solwaycollege.school.nz. You can also phone 06 3782219 or email : [email protected]
May 20-22, 2016
For more information visit our website – www.booktown.org.nz
Youth take centre-stage during this month’s Featherstone Booktown with several events aimed at inspiring a new generation of book-lovers and writers. National treasure Joy Cowley will feature significantly during the three-day celebration of books, writers and literature (May 20th – 22nd). Joy will give two readings at the Royal Hotel on May 21st and lead a three-hour Creative Writing Workshop for Adults at the Senior Citizens’ Hall on May 22nd. For ticket information visit Eventfinda. Her words have also been put to music by composer Gareth Farr, and there are three performances of Scary Music at the Senior Citizens’ Hall on May 21st, performed by the New Zealand String Quartet. These concerts are aimed at 5-12 year olds and are free for 5-18 year olds thanks to the generosity of the NZSQ. Adults are just $5 each. Tickets available on Eventfinda. Here is a sample of some of the on-going events Ongoing events & workshops throughout the weekend (suitable for all ages):
St Teresa’s School, 63 Bell St (opposite the ANZAC Hall) Bookbinding, Paper-craft - paper marbling and origami book art, Paper-making
Featherston School, Lyon St Zine workshops (mini magazines) Literary Treasure Trails - collect your clues from Booktown HQ at Featherston Library - Three age groups for children; adult section as well Cross Creek Railway Society (Mini-Fell Engine) both days.
Thank you to the following firms for sponsoring this Newsletter
and the Maidstone Gold Ticket “Wheel of Fortune
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526 2274
526 2275
Country Lane
Silverstream
Phone 527 8389
2 Geange Street, Upper Hutt
Phone/Fax (04) 529 7342
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David Haswell 027 440 6534 04 526 6602
Ask about our party bus
Testing and treatment for dyslexia and reading disorders,
www.cellfield.com Call 528 7707
Catering
Equipment
Services
We service and repair all brands of cooking and warewashing equipment.
Mark Edwards,
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021 568 487 or
0800 90 60 30
Learn to Play Tennis It’s never too late…come and try it out with evolve tennis coaching!
We have tennis coaching available for all ages (4 yrs +) and abilities! Check out our website for more details: www.evolvetenniscoaching.co.nz
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Wheel of Fortune
Prize Winners On 6 May, Maddox from Room 17 won the Lucky Dip Prize. His prize was sponsored by Allan Fayen Electrical. Congratulations Maddox.
Get your sKETCHERS School Shoes here – Main Street, Upper Hutt
