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Tauranga Primary School
Newsletter
30 March 2012
Newsletter
TERM 1 / WEEK 9
From
the
Principal‘s
Pen
Dear Parents / Caregivers,
We always knew that Term One was going to be hectic with all the building projects that have been occurring on site and this has proved to be the case. Thank you for your understanding and patience with our lack of space and temporary muddle. The administration project is on schedule and we are hoping to be able to move into the new offices early in Term Two. We are also planning an open day when our families will be invited to view our lovely new offices.
Now that the term is nearly over the sun has decided to shine – our year fours had wonderful weather for their overnight camp at Poututerang Marae and it was great again yesterday for the year three’s visit What a fabulous experience for them all.
The term has been a very busy one and the busyness continues next week with class visits to the Art Gallery for the middle team.
Early next term our young leaders will be attending the Young Leaders Conference in Rotorua and to support them in attending there will be a mufti day on the last day of term – Thursday 5th April. Our young leaders assist the school in many ways, running events for all students and raising funds for school projects through the year. Everyone is invited to come in mufti for a gold coin donation. Those of you who pick up children after school in Sixth Ave will have noticed a change in the parking areas there. People were not using the 5 minute pickup drop off zones correctly and these have now been moved to the other side of the gateway. Parking from the school gate onwards is now 120 minutes. Please remember, when you use the pick up drop off zone, you must remain in your car. The teacher on duty will ensure your child comes to your car quickly and safely.
If you collect your child/ren in either Arundel St or Fifth Ave please take extreme care! There are many cars parked all day in both of these streets meaning it is awkward to manoeuvre around them at 3.00pm. You may have collected your children safely but there are still other children moving around cars – please check thoroughly before pulling out. Please do not park in or across the bus bay, we have two buses using this between 3 and 3:15pm. You can help further by not attempting u-turns in Fifth and Sixth Ave once you have picked up your children, please go around the block. We would remind you that there is ample parking in Fifth Ave across Cameron Rd and children are supervised crossing Cameron Rd before and after school making this a very safe option for parents.
With only one week of the term left we know people are looking forward to the holidays, we hope the weather stays fine for the Easter break and that you all have some well deserved rest and recreation.Remember that Term Two starts on Monday 23rd April.
Kind regards,Jenny McNicolPrincipal
Friends of the School (FoTs)“PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CHILDREN TO BUILD POSITIVE AND ENJOYABLE MEMORIES OF THEIR EARLY SCHOOL YEARS”
Next meeting 1st May, 7pm in the staffroom.
You might not be able to attend meetings, but would like to contribute. This term the FoTS co-ordinate a morning tea to welcome new families to TPS, You can contribute by providing a small plate for this event or assist with set up and or tidy up. If you can assist please return the following form to the school office or email Fiona Hawes fhawes@tauranga.school.nz--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yes, I can provide a plate for the New Parents morning tea, I will drop it off to the school office (in the library ) on the morning of the 4th of April.
Yes, I am able to assist with the set up of the morning tea, from 9.45am. Yes, I am able to assist with the pack up of the morning tea from 11am
Name: Parent of: Room:Contact Phone Number:
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Term Dates for 2012:Term 1: * Wednesday 1 February - Thursday 5 AprilTerm 2: * Monday 23 April - Friday 29 JuneTerm 3: * Monday 16 July - Friday 28 SeptemberTerm 4:* Monday 15 October - Monday 16 December
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Week 10 4 April New Parents Morning Tea 10.10am 5 April Last day of term 6 April Good Friday
Week 1 25 April Anzac Day
Week 2 1 May FoTs meeting
Note: Dates are guides only and are subject to change
✤ Walking School BusDid you know that TPS has a walking school bus? It operates everyday from school. After school children meet with parent “bus drivers” outside Room 15. They then walk down to Memorial Park (by the Rowing Club) where there is plenty of parking. The bus usually arrives by 3.20pm. There are lots of rewards and incentives for childrento take part and if we can reduce the congestion outside the school gate, it will be so much safer for our children.
******************************✤ MUFTI DAY!!! Thursday 5 April
Only a gold coin Donation to join in.(This can be a $1 or $2 coin if youʼre feeling generous)We are collecting your gold coin donations to help us raise money for the Young leaders to attend the National Conference in Rotorua, in May. Remember to still bring a hat. From the 2012 Young Leaders.
****************************THANK YOUThe Year 3 & 4 team would like to thank all the families who donated cupcakes for the middle team marae trip fundraiser. Thanks also to everyone who supported this fundraiser by purchasing cupcakes - we raised around $700 which was put towards the koha to the marae and helpers, as well as purchasing extra materials for activities poi and rakau making.ThanksJo Brown
**************************** LOST PROPERTY! Please check the lost property boxes before the end of the term. While any named items can be returned to children, unnamed items will be disposed of if they are still there next Thursday.
*************************2nd hand Uniform SaleThere will be a 2nd hand uniform sale Monday morning (2 April) outside the admin area, starting at 8:00 am.
Snippets
DATES TO REMEMBER
In 2001, the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OCED), through the Definition and Selection of Competencies (DeSeCo) Project, identified a set of competencies that people need in order to be competent and effective citizens.
Key Competencies are the capabilities people need to live, learn, work and contribute as active members of their communities. They are critical to sustained learning and effective participation in society and work.
The five Key Competencies in the NZ Curriculum are: Thinking ( at TPS we call this, Thinker), Participating and Contributing (Contributor), Relating to Others (Team Player), Managing Self (Self Manager) and Using Language, Symbols and Texts (Communicator)
We are aware that the Key Competencies of our TPS learners will be critical as they grow into adults of the 21st Century. Therefore we are planning to increase our focus on the developing the vocabulary, dispositions and actions of each of these competencies across our TPS curriculum. In Term 2 will be focusing on the THINKER competency, this will be evident in the learning experiences and vocabulary of our learners and shared via our website and a THINKER wall (in the Mosaic area once the building project is finished). Throughout Term 2 newsletters we will elaborate what this means and what it will LOOK, SOUND and FEEL like at TPS. Further information about Key Competencies can be viewed at: www.keycompetencies.tki.org.nz/Why-do-KCs-matter
Key Competencies
STOP PRESS - due to a major revamp in the school library we are offering you a
chance to get some great 2nd hand books, just in time for the holidays
.50 cents per bookSTALL OPENS: Before school and lunch
time on WEDNESDAY 4 April
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Big thanks to all that have returned their Term 2/3 sports notices.
We are just putting the finishing touches on our Netball, Basketball and Hockey teams and all information will be out next week. We have room still for some Yr 3/4 and Yr 5 Hockey players. If you would like to join one of these teams, Hockey is a great team sport, and loads of fun. We also need 2 x Yr 6 Netballers. Please let the office know asap if you would like to play. [email protected]
As you know next week will be my last week. I would like to thank all the parents that have helped coaching and/or managing teams, on the sidelines, and also providing transport for the past 5 years that I have been here.
I have enjoyed my time here helping and involving the children in so many fabulous sports teams.
You may still see me around through my involvement in ‘School Sports’ (www.schoolsports.co.nz)
All the best everyone for future sports - lets hope TPS produces many wonderful ‘little champions’
RegardsJason WhiteSports Co-Ordinator
JASONʼS SPORTS TALK...
On Wednesday the 21st of March we held our annual Duathlon. The weather overhead, as well as the impending forecast, did not bode well. However a brave contingent of parents and supporters cheered as the children raced around the course.
Year group races were keenly contested. The initial run was followed by a "splash and dash" through the school pool. A short sprint to the finish line, where family and friends, greeted the weary swimmers. It was fantastic to see so many children participate. It goes to show that at TPS we can proudly boast about our "Have a go" attitude.
A special congratulations goes to the following children who were placed in the top three of their event:Yr 1 Girls 1st Phoebe Hawes; Yr 1 Boys 1st Oskah Ryan 2nd Tiani Rae-Potene 2nd Boston Dixon 3rd Caitlin Gilmour 3rd Kian Valois
Yr 2 Girls 1st Charlotte Wilde Yr 2 Boys 1st Max Barnett 2nd Lily Purcell 2nd Ned DeSilva 3rd Carmen-Rose Kernahan 3rd Jakob Leen & Lily Aitken-Keogh
Yr 3 Girls 1st Skye Kinsella Yr 3 Boys 1st Xavi Taele 2nd Kiana Rae-Potene 2nd Thomas Hawes 3rd Rosie Kneale 3rd Reuben Parekowhai-Gudex
Yr 4 Girls 1st Mia Watkins Yr 4 Boys 1st Corban Crowther 2nd Brooke Poutawera 2nd Dean Power 3rd Kenza Taele 3rd Campbell Syme
Yr 5 Girls 1st Emily Thomas Yr 5 Boys 1st Michael Dawson 2nd Madison Fuller 2nd Kieran Thom 3rd Paris Allum 3rd Logan Aldridge
Yr 6 Girls 1st Rebecca Kneale Yr 6 Boys 1st Logan Brill 2nd Tazmin March 2nd Luke Matthews 3rd Sophia Fraser-Brown 3rd Scott Hawkins
Check out the school website to see photos of the place getters. A huge thank you to the Tauranga Intermediate Sports Academy children who were fantastic marshals throughout the day.
Mr Maguire.
TPS Duathlon Beats the Weather.
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PILATES CLASSES - Physiotherapist lead classes.Jetts Gym, Elizabeth Street. 6:10 pm Mondays commencing 23 April and 9:10 am Thursday - commencing 3 May. Costs $60 per 5 week block. For further information or to register contact Clair Lovelace 579 0488, 021 579042. [email protected]
TAURANGA GIRLS’ COLLEGE FASHION PARADEWednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd May 7.00 - 9:00 pm . Tickets will be available shortly from Girls’ College, $10 - $12 per ticket. Fundraising event of the year. Please come along and support. Great Mother / Daughter night out.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES via SPORT BOPRugby: www.boprugby.co.nz/holiday-programm Baypark stadium. 12 - 13 April. 8:30 - 3:00. $60.00 for two days. Netball: QE2 Centre. 18 April - Yr 5 & 6. 9:30 - 2:00. $20.00; 20 April 5 sessions $5 per sessionBasketball: TECT Arena. 11 - 13 April. 9:00 - 3:00. 8 - 13 years. to book contact Tauranga City Basketball 021 2218799. Email [email protected]: TECT Arena. 16 - 18 April with Shem Otieno. Skills and games for 7 - 13 year olds. 9:30 - 3:30. Cost $30 per day. Contact Robyn King [email protected]: Ben Williams Academy at 23 Paparoa Rd, Te Puna. 9 - 13 April.Rhythmz Dance: Otumoetai Primary School. 10 - 20 April. Enrol online at www.rdc.net.nz or email Carla; [email protected]
PRIVATE TUITION AVAILABLEPiano, Keyboard, singing and Theory lessons with Rose Whiting 577 9121 also SINGING TEACHER AVAILABLE - Classical, Modern, Irish, Country. contact Rose 577 9121
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Board Changes!!
Due to some members of our current board no longer having children at the school and a past board member moving to Australia, it is timely to introduce “new blood” to the board prior to the tri-annual elections next year. This means that there are three vacancies to be filled
In order to fill the vacancies the board has decided to call a bi-election. This ensures that everyone who may be interested to become a board member has the opportunity to be considered and also gives the new members an opportunity to be part of the existing BoT before the scheduled election in 2013.
We will be calling for nominations early next term, so please take this time to give this some serious consideration. It is a great way to become involved in the school and it’s governance.
If anyone would like to know any further information, please contact the school office; < [email protected] >, Jenny McNicol or myself; < [email protected] >
Neil HitchinerBoard ChairTauranga Primary School
BOARD TALK
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