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Kia ora koutou, Greetings Parents and Caregivers Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa With 4½ weeks to go Maidstone is a busy place! Final assessment data on student learning is being gathered and reported on, the school magazine is coming together, end-of-year events are being planned (and practised in the case of social dancing!), and there’s an air of apprehension and excitement as our Year 8 students get ready to leave Maidstone. Pool Party & Year 8 Social
Maidstone has some excellent traditions and one of these is the Year 8 Social. This will be in the final week, Wednesday 17 December. The sound of waltz music is being heard as I write, as our students learn the new skills of dancing and etiquette. I’m very much looking forward to my first year 8 Social and I know the students are too. Their maturity and attitude is a credit to you. The Pool Party is a privilege whereby the school recognises those students who consistently live the Maidstone Values without fuss or bother. Numbers are limited to 400 tickets and it is by invitation only. My congratulations to students who have qualified for these invitations. Nga mihi Mary O’Regan Principal
Uniform Sales for those who already have an AP Next year, from 2 February, all uniform will be purchased on-line from Academy Apparel (details are available in our on-line Prospectus). If you currently have an automatic payment set up that you wish to cover uniform with, you will need to have purchased this from the school before 10 December 2014. If you would rather have the money refunded to you please contact the office with your bank account details and this will be paid out to you on the 20
th of the
month.
Board Report What is a decile rating?
The Ministry of Education has just completed the latest round of decile ratings based on last year’s nationwide census. Maidstone Intermediate School’s decile rating is Six (6). I would like to assure you that the decile rating is not a measure of the performance of the school but is based on the socio-ecomonic diversity of our school community. A school’s decile rating indicates the extent to which it draws its students from low socio-economic communities. For example, Decile 1 schools are the 10 percent of schools with the highest proportion of students from low socio-economic communities, whereas decile 10 schools are the 10% of schools with the lowest proportion of these students. A decile does not indicate the overall socio-economic mix of the students attending a school or measure the standard of education delivered at a school. Each state and integrated school, is ranked into a decile on the basis of a socio-economic indicator. The indicator is based on Census data for households with school-aged children in each school’s catchment area. ”Quoted direct from the Ministry of Education website” If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or Mary O’Regan.
Heather Clegg Board Of Trustee Chairperson
Pool Party All students invited to the pool party can buy their tickets from the school office at morning tea time tomorrow (Friday 21
st).
The tickets cost 50c and only those on the list can purchase tickets.
Events Coming Up 20 November Careers Evening (Year 8s + caregivers) 26 November Pool Party (invitation only) 3 December Science Fair Open Evening 4 – 7pm 12 December Monitors Assembly (10 am) 16 December Prize giving. 10 am at Lane Park 17 December Year 8 end of year social 18 December Final Day of School, 12 noon finish.
Maidstone Intermediate Newsletter
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Issue No.3 Term 4 2014
Messages from the
Principal & Board
Chairperson
Blue Syndicate News
Library News
Battle of the Bands
Swimming
Pool Party
Hot Shots Tennis
(back page) Community Notices and Sponsors details appear
on the back page.
Blue Syndicate News Room 12
Room 12 set themselves the target of
winning the Year 8 Lunchtime Sports. Here is a picture mid Shield final for Coney Island which they eventually went on to edge out a very impressive Room 20.
We have also studied WWI this year. Here is a picture of a group digital presentation on the key battles on the Western Front.
Room 13 Term 4.. How did it get here so quick? Room 13 has been focussing on Science this term.
We have investigated leaf litter, soaked Gummy Dinosaurs in vinegar, salt, and other things and taste tested jellybeans to see if we could tell what colour they were. This was all about teaching us scientific method to prepare for our
Science Fair Investigations which are underway now. In our Maths groups we have been learning about Geometry: circles, shapes, and Maths words and measurements assoated with it. We are finishing off more complicated things to do with fractions and decimals. Before we know it, there will be the Pool Party, Prize Giving, and Christmas, and then we will be Year 8s!! By Julia C
Room 14 In Room 14 we have been very busy! We have been working really hard on our Science Fair projects. We love hearing about each others experiments.We have lots of future scientists in our classroom! We had a great day at swimming sports. We all participated with a positive attitude. It was a fun day! It is time to start planning our delicious meals for our end of year river cook-up. Not long to go until we become Year 8s!
Room 15 On Monday 20 October, Room 15 went on an adventure to Parliament. We learnt about law making, debating, and how Parliament works. In Parliament we had our own debating of a new law. Each person had an important role to play; we got to dress up as whips, clerks, Members of Parliament, and the Prime Minister. In the afternoon, we went to Te Papa to look at the history of settlements. We enjoyed this very much and
would love to do this again. Room 16 In Term Four one of our big focuses has been on the Science Fair. This has been heaps of fun and there are some great experiments happening. We also did a study of the science fair, check out our video of our awesome work we did. http://ibty.in/kJ5v6I
Room 17 Room 17 have been working on our Science experiments. We have done some in class and have learnt how to write them up properly. We are now completing our experiments at home and getting our displays for Science Fair ready.
Library News What is the SUM-R-READERS programme?
We began this summer reading initiative in 2012, and last year we had nearly 100 Year 7s join. The programme is designed to reduce what has been described as ‘summer slide’ or when one’s reading ability can decline, through lack of practice, over the long summer break. Research suggests that students who continue to do even a little reading over the holidays maintain or increase their reading ability. Sum-R-Readers is designed to be an enjoyable programme
and reading of any sort ‘counts’ for our scheme; it may be books, magazines, websites etc. Some of our students will read a huge amount; for others, reading one book is their achievement. It isn’t the quantity but the quality of the reading that counts. I give out Reading Log Booklets which help our students keep track of their reading. Again, some of our students will write great detail about their books because they want to; for others, they might write a few sentences. I value their opinions on the books so however they choose to tell me about them is fine . How do you join the programme?
This reading programme is only available to our Year 7s who will be returning to Maidstone in Term 1, 2015. In order to sign up for the scheme, students must get a permission form signed by their parent or carer. All we ask is that students return their books in February 2015 when they come back to school. If any books are lost or badly damaged we ask that families do cover the cost of replacing the lost or damaged book. When students hand their books back in February 2015, with their Reading Log Books, they will earn a ‘Sum-R-Readers’ merit tag which gets their Year 8 off to a good start! Upper Hutt Library also offer their own summer reading programme which students may prefer to use, or can do along with our own Library programme. Any books borrowed from Upper Hutt Library or anywhere else can be included in our students Reading Log Booklet. When?
I will open up our Library on Monday 15th
December from 8am to 6pm for students to issue books out to take home over the holidays. If any of our parents or carers would like to be involved in helping their children choose some books, or if you are interested in seeing what our Library is like, please feel free to pop in from 8am-8.50am or from 3pm-6pm on this day. I look forward to seeing you on 15
th December. .
Mrs Asprey Library Manager. Inter-Intermediate School Swimming Sports.
On Monday 10th
November a team went to Naenae pool to represent Maidstone in the Inter-Intermediate School Swimming Sports. The students involved were: Connor W, Stephanie D, Bianca H, Ben McE, Josef MacD, Joseph G, Odin H, Tara C, Brehan T- B, Ashley L, Sydney-Anne M, Grace B, Paul Van Z and Charlotte F- R. They competed to the best of their ability on the day in a variety of swimming events from Freestyle to Butterfly. Unfortunately they did not place in the competition overall but enjoyed competing and the experience that they gained from participating. Thank you to the parents who offered their support by providing transport and supervising the students at the pool. The students represented our school with pride and lived the Maidstone Values.
Battle of the Bands 2015 On Tuesday the 11th of November 24 schools, including Maidstone, entered the extremely exciting Intermediate School Battle of the Bands competition. This was held at the Little Theatre in Lower Hutt. The day started well with everyone on time and an uneventful trip down the motorway to Lower Hutt. We were Event 4 on the programme, performing at 9:45 am. We had a lot of fun and it was a long day watching some pretty amazing bands. It didn’t finish till 4:30 pm. There were fun competitions including a very talent-filled ukulele battle, a funny noise competition, dancing, singing and percussion. There was some history too. Battle of the Bands started in 1996 at Tui Glen School in Stokes Valley. There were only a few bands then, not much equipment, and it was sponsored by the Music Warehouse who still donate the prizes. Winners have been:
1996 Avalon Intermediate
1997 Avalon Intermediate
1998 Masterton Intermediate
1999 Hutt Intermediate
2000 Plimmerton
2001 Masterton Intermediate
2002 Masterton Intermediate
2003 Masterton Intermediate
2004 Maidstone Intermediate
2005 Maidstone Intermediate
2006 Naenae Intermediate
2007 Avalon Intermediate
2008 Maidstone Intermediate
2009 Maidstone Intermediate
2010 Naenae Intermediate
2011 Lakeview Intermediate Masterton
2012 Muritai
2013 Postgate
And finally 2014………………Brandon Intermediate
We have the original plaque in our trophy cabinet because at the time it ran out of space for engraving we had won it the most. It has since been replaced by a cup, with all these names on it. We had a lot of fun, and Tafa B from Maidstone won the best bass guitarist.
The overall winner was Brandon, 2
nd Masterton and 3
rd Hutt. Although we
didn’t win a place this year, we performed really well and will be back again next year. By Mattie T. School Holiday Computer Classes For ages 5 - 16. Minecraft, 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. CHRISTMAS PYJAMA PARTY Upper Hutt City Library Come along in your pyjamas, listen to stories, sing Christmas carols, make a Christmas craft, and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.
Friday December 12th: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Year 7 and 8 Swimming Sports Over the last two weeks the students at Maidstone had the opportunity to participate in the Year 7 and Year 8 Swimming Sports that took place at H2O
xtream. They caught the bus up to the pool. There was a lot of excitement in the air as they were called up to compete in the events that they chose to compete in.
There were some outstanding swimmers in the Year 8 50m events, especially Stephanie D, and Connor W who won all of their races in the 50m freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke and butterfly.
The Year 7 swimmers who were also very successful in the 50m events were Tara C, who won the Girls freestyle and backstroke, Brehan T- Bt who won in the breast stroke and Grace B who came first in butterfly. The year 7 boys who competed and stood out were Ben McE, who was first in the Boys freestyle, breast stroke and butterfly. He came a close second in the boys backstroke to Cason M.
The relays added some fun to the day with the life jacket race, fish push, and underwater relay. The students got into the spirit and cheered each other on. Both days were very successful and enjoyed by all students who attended. Congratulations to everyone who got involved. Thank you to Rachel Stam for
her involvement and work behind the scenes, organising the results for all of the 50m events.
Triathlon – Introductory Skills Clinic
For Athletes Aged 11-14 yrs The Wellington Triathlon Club coaches, Gerrard Smith and Jenny Rose have designed a Triathlon Introductory Skills Clinic that includes: · Skill and technique training in all 3 disciplines: swim, bike, and run · Discussions around triathlon rules, preparing for events, and how to get started in the sport · Training tips and advice · The opportunity to meet and connect with others starting out in the sport Key Information: 30 November, 9am to 12pm Swim at Freyberg pool; Cycle & run at Hataitai Velodrome Only $25 Register at: https://regonline.activeglobal.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1630717 or Wellington Triathlon Club Website
Spaces are limited to 20 athletes so get in quick! Prerequisites
To join these sessions you will need: · Togs and goggles for swimming (in the pool only – no wetsuit) · The ability to swim 100m or more continuously · Your own bike and cycling-suitable helmet · Running shoes and clothing · Bring a drink bottle, and maybe a snack All abilities are welcome whether a first timer or not – everyone will learn plenty and have fun in the process. Note for Parents
We will NOT be riding on the road – riding will occur at the Haitaitai Velodrome. Parents/caregivers will be required to transport children and bikes from Freyberg pool to the Hataitai Velodrome during this session. For more information:
Call Gerrard on 021 39 09 61 or Jenny on 027 24 23 527
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Community Notices
Wheel of Fortune
Prize Winners On Friday 7 November the prize won was sponsored by Silverstream Golf Park. On 14 November Raman from Room 12 won a Sports Bag sponsored by Maidstone Sports. Congratulations.
