Carterton School Newsletter 10
–23 September 2014
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Dear Parents and Caregivers
As we come to
the end of Term 3 we can reflect on a lot of exciting learning that has
happened both in and outside the classrooms this term. Our Inquiry across the
school ‘Strong Mind, Strong Body, Strong Heart’ has been approached in
different ways in each class and learning team. A huge range of learning has
been shared between classes and homes – some on the internet via class blogs
and some through homework and events at school. Last Friday evening R6 hosted a
fabulous fashion show for their whanau, with music, a runway and amazing
designs. This week Team Matai are talking to families to get ideas for their
inquiry next term. There are lots of ways you can get involved in school, we
love hearing from you. Thank you to everyone who has helped in any way this
term. Keep it up in Term 4!
Our end of
term certificate assembly is on Friday this week at 9.15am. At this
assembly we celebrate one student per class who has demonstrated consistent
excellence in some aspect of school life, as well as others who have been
wonderful examples to others in academic, social and sporting areas. Everyone
is welcome to come along.
Last Thursday
the teachers and two BOT members travelled to Auckland to visit two amazing
schools (Point England & Tamaki Primary) where they are teaching classes
using 1 to 1 digital devices (ie 1 device, eg chrome book, iPod, per student).
The student engagement in learning in these very low decile schools was
fantastic to see. The learning going on was inspirational. I am sure that next
term when we have our ‘Information and sharing event’ we will tell you more
about this. The BOT will take a leading role in our development in this
exciting area.
On Monday
29 September 9.30am you are invited to come along to hear Dorothy Burt (from Point England School) talk about digital learning in our
schools. Dorothy will explain the importance of us moving with the times and
will explain some of the things we need to think about as a school community
(school, families and community) to be successful. The session is at Kuranui College. You can stay for the
introduction (until 10.30am) or for
the whole day (until 3pm). We are
able to offer this free to our parents / community members who would
like to attend. Ring our school office to book your place.
Yesterday we
had our first meeting of the school ‘Bully Free Me Club’. Members of the
group are Gaylene Hansen (mum of
Cyrus and Austen), Andrea Beckett
(mum of Ryan), Abby Cooper (mum of
Kyle and Bonnie), Karlene
Rhind-Sutherland (coordinator of Bully Free me Wairarapa), PC Dean Adams (our ‘adopted cop’ and dad
of Mia and Eli), Angela Stronge (mum
of Greta and Cassia), Wendy Taylor
(DP) and myself. We will have some students joining the group for our next
meeting at the beginning of next term. Our aim is to educate all of our school
community in what bullying is and how we can stop it – we want to make our
school bully free! Watch this space!
We have had
the exciting news that the Education Review Office will be visiting our school
in week 4 next term. This is a great opportunity to talk about the exciting
things that are happening at Carterton School. You are able to come along and
talk with them if you would like to. More information next term!
School
Disco – Wednesday 24 Sept - that’s tomorrow!!!
Year’s 1-4
Animal Theme 5-6:30pm, Year’s 5-8 Grease Theme 7-9pm. $2 entry – Drinks – Snacks – Glow Sticks for
sale. See you there!
Thank you for
supporting Team Kawakawa with our cake
sale. We raised over $350! We will be
selling cakes, muffins and biscuits again tomorrow Wednesday 24th, at morning tea in the hall.
South Wairarapa Miniball Competition - The Carterton Miniball team are playing
off for 5th and 6th place against Kahutara 2 at Kuranui College tomorrow
at 4.30pm. Well done to the team ( Roisin
Hooper, Mania Hawkins, Jorja Julian, Emily Glennie, Flynn Burland, Mathew
Onosai and Charlie Sherry) who have had a great attitude and improved
tremendously during the season. Thanks to Narida
Hooper for managing the team.
Brooklyn Sporting Exchange - On Friday 19 September Carterton Year 7 & 8’s travelled to
Brooklyn School for our annual sporting exchange. The first contest was in 2002.
The netballers coached and managed by Jane
Cadwallader were the stars winning both their fixtures comfortably. The
rugby players had an entertaining game going down 55-30. Brooklyn had a young
version of Jonah! The girls football put on a tremendous game with a narrow 2-3
loss and controversy over the winning goal. The boys football teams were
outclassed as was the hockey. Back at Brooklyn School the Volleyballers had a
good win and the Basketball team made up entirely from South End players put on
a good performance going down narrowly. Thanks also to Donna Saywell for providing transport and supervision. We invited
St Marys and South End to join with us this year to bolster our numbers and
provide some Carterton spirit amongst the local schools.
Term 3 finishes 3pm
this Friday 26 September and Term
4 starts at 8.55am on Monday 13 October.
A BOT member
has left the Board so there is space
for a new person to participate in the governance of the school. There are
a variety of ways the current BOT may decide to fill a vacancy, but we invite anyone who might be interested to
come along to our meeting tonight Tuesday
23 September 7pm in the staffroom.
Wairarapa
REAP Kapahaka Festival:
Thursday 30th October at
The Anzac Hall in Featherston. Our Kapahaka Tuakana and Ākonga Māori Ruma Ono
will be performing. A great opportunity to share and celebrate our amazing hard
work, learning and skills in Māori Performing arts.
Kapahaka
Tuakana Noho Marae: Hurunuiorangi Marae: Marae trip: week 2: 23-24 October – put this date in your diary – confirmed details to
follow soon.
We are
constantly looking for ways we can strengthen our tamariki links with
their culture, identity and language. This is a great opportunity to
prepare for our performance and further develop our skills and knowledge in
kapahaka performing arts. The cost will be about $12-15 per tamaiti. We will keep costs to a minimum, and the school
will help subsidise this. Lesley Standish
School Pet Day is on Friday 17 October (the first Friday of next term.) We encourage everyone to bring a pet – or to
be involved in the other fun activities that are organised. On the afternoon of
Pet Day many children go home and take their pet with them. Teachers will use
the afternoon for planning and preparing for next year. If your children are remaining
at school for the afternoon please let
the school office know. Pet Day
& Lamb & Calf entry forms are
at the office.
Sth Wairarapa Group Day for lambs and calves will be held on Tuesday 28 October at Clareville A
& P Showgrounds, Chester Rd, Carterton.
Registration from 9.00 am
with judging starting at 10.00 am sharp. $3 per
entry. Contact Linda Smith 06 307 7792 or lindacsmith@xtra.co.nz
for more information.
Pies, Pies & More Pies! Will
be delivered this Thursday 25 September
and can be collected from the school hall between 2.00-5.30 pm. Thank you for
your wonderful support of this fundraising effort by the PTA.
Yummy Apple Stickers – We are still collecting these. Send your completed sheet to Mrs Hull in Rm 5 or collect a new sheet and start collecting over the holidays!
Spring Has Sprung and its Holiday Time
again. Carterton Hart 4 Kids have their Holiday Programme out now. All sorts happening - from Spring into Action,
Food Race, Cycle Fun, Pyjama Party, Happy Campers, Big Screen Fun. For information and programme details contact
the friendly team at Carterton Hart 4 kids. txt/call 027 7165652 or After 7pm 379 7821 Email: cartertonhart4kids@gmail.com
or pop into the school hall Between 3pm-6pm
Monday to Friday
Holiday Hang Out – Our Jump Jam leaders have organised
a fundraising activity for this term break.
On Tuesday 7 October (2nd
week of term break) your child can attend a fun-filled activity morning for only $10! It will be held in the Studio from 9am to 12 noon. Ms
Taia and Sue McGhie will be
supervising. The Jump Jam leaders will
teach Jump Jam, how to make loom bands, nail art and other fun and interesting
activities. Please make a booking for
your child by texting 027 410 9939 (Jo Taia) with name and age of your
child. Happy Holiday Fun!
The
Cape Palliser lighthouse will be
open on Friday 24th October 2014
from 10am to 2pm. This is a ONCE IN A Lifetime opportunity to
view inside of this lighthouse. Visit the link below for more information
about the lighthouse.
Maths is Fun programme for children from Year 1 to Year
8 in the second week of the
school holidays this year. Sessions will be held from 6th-9th October,
with the Finale event on Friday 10th
October. Sessions are based around the different strands of the Mathematics
curriculum, using storybooks as starters for the mathematical thinking, with
games and activities to follow. It is run by trained teachers and administrated
by your Librarians. There are places available at all levels, but the
younger levels tend to fill up quickly so please encourage children to enrol as
soon as possible.
Family Movie Night Friday
26 September at the Salvation Army,
210 High St, Carterton. Movie is Muppets Most Wanted. Doors open at 6.30pm, movie starts at 7.00
pm. Free movie but bring money for the canteen.
UPDATED CLUB
DAY - Martinborough Motorcycle Club Day
- Sunday 28 September - * Minis flat
Track * East west access road (sign
posted from SH2). Register from 8.30am,
riders brief 9.45 am, start riding at 10am.
Hope to see you there for a good day of riding!
Athletics
Wairarapa - Club Nights each Wednesday from 15 October at both Carrington
Park, Carterton and Pelorus Trust Athletics Track, Masterton. Club
Nights will be run at both with the following program: 5.45 –
6.00pm Warm up for all ages, 6.00pm
- 6.30pm Under 7s Age Group - Get Set Go program, 6.00pm - 7.00pm 7 -12 Age Group - Run,Jump,Throw program, 6.00pm – onwards Seniors and Masters. Details
on our website www.sportsground.co.nz/athleticswairarapa
or phone John Quinn 3796750 or
Andrea Lambert 378 6384.
Kuranui College presents Comedy Hypnotist Gerard V on Friday
17 October at Kuranui College. Doors open 6.45, show starts 7.30
pm. Tickets
$25. Cash bar available, light
supper provided. Tickets available on www.eventfinder.co.nz, Carterton Events Centre and Kuranui College office. Contact Erin
027 4422 786 or Kuranui College 304
9116 for further information.
Rental wanted in Carterton for a family of four
with pets – ASAP. Contact Lanya 027 673 5121.
Yours sincerely
Alison
Woollard,
Principal
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