1st September 2016 - Week 6 Term 3 Dear Parents & Caregivers, What a wonderful Daffodil day our school had. Even though I wasn’t there, I was at a Principal’s Hui in Nelson, I heard about all the great activities that were arranged to raise funds for the Cancer Society. A fantastic $1 349.00 was raised. Thanks to everyone who helped especially the clean up in the rain. Well done. Golden Bay Interschool Speech Results: Our speakers performed very well against some very good competition. Motupipi Contestants this year were: Year 3 Louis, Chloe and Luca Year 4 Bella, Lola, Zeb and Iyla Year 5 Emma, Tara and Jay Year 6 Logan, Dante, and Rosie (Rhys Nesbit and Anna Cain – demonstration only) Motupipi Speech place getters were: Year 3 Louis, 2 nd= Year 4 Bella, 3rd Lola, Highly Commended Year 5 Emma, Highly Commended Year 6 Logan,, 2 nd Dante, Highly Commended Teacher Only Afternoon. On Tuesday of this week all teachers from pre-school to secondary met to get to know each other and begin planning strategies for the Community of Learning which is being set up in Golden Bay. In this Golden Bay COL, as it will be known, teachers will be working co-operatively across ALL schools to upskill themselves in areas identified as a ‘student need’ in order to provide better learning achievement results for all our Golden Bay children. The Motupipi Board of Trustees fully supports this venture. A special thanks to all parents and caregivers who picked their children up early and looked after their children for the afternoon.
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1st September 2016 - Week 6
Term 3
Dear Parents & Caregivers, What a wonderful Daffodil day our school had. Even though I wasn’t there, I was at a Principal’s Hui in Nelson, I heard about all the great activities that were arranged to raise funds for the Cancer Society. A fantastic $1 349.00 was raised. Thanks to everyone who helped especially the clean up in the rain. Well done.
Golden Bay Interschool Speech Results: Our speakers performed very well against some very good competition. Motupipi Contestants this year were: Year 3 Louis, Chloe and Luca Year 4 Bella, Lola, Zeb and Iyla Year 5 Emma, Tara and Jay Year 6 Logan, Dante, and Rosie (Rhys Nesbit and Anna Cain – demonstration only)
Motupipi Speech place getters were: Year 3 Louis, 2nd=
Year 4 Bella, 3rd Lola, Highly Commended Year 5 Emma, Highly Commended Year 6 Logan,, 2nd Dante, Highly Commended
Teacher Only Afternoon. On Tuesday of this week all teachers from pre-school to secondary met to get to know each other and begin planning strategies for the Community of Learning which is being set up in Golden Bay. In this Golden Bay COL, as it will be known, teachers will be working co-operatively across ALL schools to upskill themselves in areas identified as a ‘student need’ in order to provide better learning achievement results for all our Golden Bay children. The Motupipi Board of Trustees fully supports this venture. A special thanks to all parents and caregivers who picked their children up early and looked after their children for the afternoon.
Miniball Results
Results: Year 3/4 Motupipi Breakers won against TPS Leaping Panthers Motupipi Thunderbolts won against TPS Mini Minions Motupipi Tornados lost against Central Piwakawaka Results: Year 5/6 Motupipi GS Warriors won against TPS Super Survivors Motupipi Tall Blacks lost against TPS Unknown Champions
Miniball Draw for 6th September
Year 3/4 3.50 Motupipi Thunderbolts v TPS Jungle Tigers 4.15 Motupipi Breakers v TPS Mini Minions 4.40 Motupipi Tornados v TPS Flash Team Year 5/6 4.30 Motupipi GS Warriors vs Central Banana Bomb Squad BYE Motupipi Tall Blacks
Wanted: Room 2 Concert Could we please borrow
2 x dog hats and 2 x cat hats
Paid Union Meeting for NZEI and PPTA Members: A Paid Union meeting for all Golden Bay NZEI & PPTA members will be held during the afternoon of Tuesday 8th September, to discuss the implications of the Government’s proposal for Raising Achievement for ALL Students. As a result of this meeting Motupipi School will NOT be closed. Children will be supervised by remaining staff and the buses will operate as usual. LOST PROPERTY: Now that we are having some warmer weather our lost property, especially sweaters and jackets, is growing fast. Please come and have a look in the bin outside the Library. Having initials or a name on does help us to return valuable belongings.
CAN WE PLEASE HAVE ALL THE MOTUPIPI T-SHIRTS BACK A.S.A.P. Thanks Nick Farr (Acting Principal)
A flyer will be sent home shortly with
information about the purchase of Abacus
Calendars, Diaries, Greeting Cards, Mouse Mats
and Notepads featuring your children’s artwork.
They make great Christmas presents for
grandparents, family and friends.
The children’s finished artwork will be on display
in class folders in the office once they are
completed.
The cost is:
$12 for Calendars, Greeting Cards and Notepads.
$15 for Diaries and Mouse mats.
My Dad by Saxon, Room 3.
My Dads hair is black as a TV and its straight
as a ruler. My Dads beard is spikey as nails.
His eyes are as brown as a bears furry coat.
My Dad hates us shouting at him when we want
food. He is as tall as a tree. My Dad loves to
do gardening things. He plays basketball and he
is very good at it. My Dad reads stories at
night when its our bedtime. He sometimes lets
us go biking to the school shop to get and
ice-cream because we have been so good at
home. He’s the best Dad!
My Dad by Layla G, Room 3.
My Dad is the best Dad in the whole world. My Dad
is as strong as a bear. He is as tall as a mountain
and as cheerful as a clown. My Dad gives me horsey
rides. I call him Ugle-ugle-ory because he calls him-
self Ugle-ugle-ory. My Dad likes it when I read
stories. My Dad likes it when I read stories. My
Dad loves me, I love him too.
School Calendar September
8th Sept NZEI/PPTA Stopwork meeting during the
afternoon. School will remain open with
some staff in attendance.
12-16th School Concert
23rd Sept Term Three ends
Friday School Lunch
Sorry No School Lunch this week as we have no parent helpers. Please let us know if you are available to help.
School Concert dates:
12th September Dress Rehearsal Juniors am/Seniors pm
13th September Juniors evening
14th September Juniors afternoon and evening
15th September Seniors evening
16th September Seniors afternoon and evening.
Tickets will be available from the school office next
week.
Tickets cost $5 per seat - $20 per family.
TENNIS - FREE Coaching Session
The Nelson Bays Tennis Association is holding a FREE coaching session for EVERY Golden Bay Primary & Intermediate school student. Not only will you receive FREE coaching but everyone that attends an Open Day at the Golden Bay Tennis Club will go into the draw to win a $100 Wilson Tennis prize pack. This Open Day will be held at the Golden Bay Tennis Club on Saturday 10th September at the following times;
9 – 10am, Age 4-7 years - beginners, 10 – 11am, Age 8-10 years - Juniors, 11 - 12.30pm, Age 11-12 - Intermediate (postponement date 11th September) . Some rackets will be supplied but if you have a racket please bring it along. For further information visit
www.tennisnelsonbays.kiwi or contact David Lewis [email protected] 0277381746 a/h 525 8770
HEADLICE—Please check your child’s hair as we have noticed that a lot of children have got headlice at the moment.
KINGS SEED FUNDRAISER It is the final day for seed orders tomorrow.
