Newsletter No. 7 Term 1 Week 7 18th March 2020

Deputy Principal’s Corner – te iwi tahi tatou – we are one family…

Kia ora, ni hao, malo e lelei, talofa lava, kia orana, namaste and greetings to everyone.

As we go through such a strange and uncertain time I thought this week I would take a bit of time to think about how we can look after ourselves and support others. Being kind was the first thing that came to mind - being kind to yourself as well as to others. Taking time to care for yourself, those in your immediate family, your friends and those in your community is especially important during times like this. I thought this verse said it all.

Spread a little kindness

Everywhere you go Let that little kindness From your heart gently flow

Reach out with kindness

To all those in need

Smile at others with kindness

Spread the kindness seed

Be kind today

Author unknown

Look after yourselves and those around you.

Liz McLean Olivia’s Give-a-Little page Over the Christmas holidays, Olivia in room 2 was diagnosed with Lymphoma. She is currently in Christchurch Hospital to receive treatment for at least 6 months. She is doing well and we are in regular contact. The school would like to support the family as best we can and invite you to help out if you can. We have set up a Give-a-Little page for the family. Please follow the link below to make a donation. The money raised will help the family with travel costs and child support. We wish Olivia well with her treatment and look forward to seeing her back at Churton Park School.

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/olivia-1

Three Way Conferences In light of the COVID-19 situation, we have decided it would prudent to postpone the 3 Way Conferences until term 2 2020 (date TBC). Although this is not a mass gathering, it is a large number of people coming into close contact with each other over an extended period of time. Thank you for your understanding

Whakatauki: Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi - with red and black the work will be complete

Pizza Orders – forms sent home Monday, please check school bags. Extra forms are available from the office.

Celebrate almost the end of Term 1 with pizza! Pizzas will be delivered to the school during the week before the last week of term Hillary Team pizza lunch – Tuesday 31st March BlakeTeam pizza lunch – Thursday 2nd April Pizzas cost $7.00 each and we are now offering a Gluten Free option for an extra $2.00 per pizza, dairy-free cheese is also available. Orders must reach the office no later than 3pm on Friday 27th March.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2020 We recently celebrated our House Captains. Congratulations to all these students who fill our other Student Leadership roles for 2020. STUDENT COUNCILLORS Kate Cooper, Tyler Naughton, Luke Malden, Alex Waggott, Tom Blacklock, Niamh Murray, Caleb Rae, Saoirse Gaffney, Piper Thompson, Tobias Burton, Jamie Jack, Danielle O’Donovan, Charlotte Cripps & Orion D’Silva. SPORTS CAPTAINS Tane Brunning¸Abi Anderson, Aurora Mather, Jayden Ng & Alex Waggott. LIBRARY AMBASSADORS Sophie Young, Jeshna Madaan, Anisha Patel, Eva Carlaw, Emma Lutter, Pranavi Nellipudi, Zitong Huang & Christina Chen. GREENIES Mya Woodfall, Priscilla Cheung, Azarius Ali, Henry Tuwhangai, EneshSuresh & Evie Wilson.

WYNRS Year 5 & Year 6 Football We have a wonderful opportunity for Year 5 & 6 students that are interested in football. Wynton Rufer wants to run his football academy WYNRS at Churton Park School in Term 2. To get started there will be trials -free for all Yr 5 & 6 students after school for the next 4 Wednesdays (March 18, 25, April 1, 8). If you are interested meet on school field between 3-3.15pm on one of these days. The trials will run from 3.30 pm - 4.50 pm, Parents can pick their kids up at 5 pm. For those players who get selected, the cost will be $115 for the 10 weeks of Term 2.

Graphic Designer If anybody is a graphic designer that would be willing to do some work designing the look of our new Strategic Plan, please contact the school office.

Whānau Hui Due to the current health situation the Hui is postponed until term 2. We will let you know once a new date is set.

Netball Trials

Wednesday 25 March 1.30pm Year 5 players.

Whakatauki: Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi - with red and black the work will be complete

School Donations – receipts are currently being completed Thank you to all the parents that have enquired about, or paid, donations so far this year. We know that costs are

always difficult for families and we appreciate your support with the school donation. Forms with details and

payment options were sent home recently. If paid before the 31st March, you will be able to claim back a portion

of this donation in your 2019-2020 tax return. Whenever you pay it, please make sure you keep the receipt (put it

in a safe place that you remember) so you can attach it to your tax return. Your contribution to swimming and the

different IT licences are also classified as a donation, so receipts are currently being written for these payments

and will be sent home by the end of this term. Thank you again for your support.

Lost Property Please make sure you check the lost property box in the office foyer for any items that your child is missing. The box is extremely full including some winter jackets & sweatshirts. Any items left at the end of the term will be donated to a local charity shop.

Headlice As happens in schools unfortunately, there are numerous cases of headlice. Please check your child’s hair

on a regular basis and treat immediately. The local chemist is available to advise on the correct products to use.

Piano free to whoever wants to

come & collect it – that’s how we

got it so share the love! Bentley

piano, needs tuning, we don’t

use it as kids wanted to play

different instruments. If you are

interested please contact the

school office for contact details.

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Whakatauki: Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi - with red and black the work will be complete