CUST SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Phone 3125-753; Fax 3125-723 e-mail: [email protected]www.cust.school.nz School’s bank account number is 03 1592 0074218 00 Friday, 16 December, 2016 - Week Ten —Term 4 FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK This is the last newsletter for the year and therefore contains information that I am sure you are all looking forward to seeing. I am very aware that many people have been talking about what the school structure might be like next year. There have been rumours and speculation about this, but interestingly this has only been “finalized” in the last couple of days. Please note that even though this information is “finalized”, it is still a draft and, given what has happened over the last few weeks, could very likely change over the holidays. If this happens I would keep you informed. There have been a number of “interesting” factors that has meant the plans have been shifting, sometimes on a daily basis! While this can be frustrating, I am confident we have, in the end, a great teaching team who will cater for the needs of the children, whatever class they are in. This process is not easy as we can’t please everyone, we are limited with our resources, we have large numbers in certain year groups and we need to think of the big picture. My aim, as a leader of the school, is to “do the right thing” (even when it’s hard), whereas a manager would rather “do things right.” Staffing – Each year the Ministry uses a formula and provides us with beginning of the year staffing (teaching) based on the number of children we have at our school. This is reviewed with roll returns twice a year. For the beginning of 2017 we have the following staffing: Room 1 – Year 0/1 Kennys Pester Room 2 – Year 3/4 Ros Stringfellow Room 3 – Year 1/2 Kathryn Winson / Carolyn Smith Room 5 – Year 4/5 Linda Falconer/ Hannah Scott Room 4 – Year 5/6 Eddie Foskett Library / Room 6 – Year 7 AnnMaree Schuyt / Robert Schuyt Room 6 / Library – Year 8 Miriam Bell / Robert Schuyt Classes – At the same time we are looking at our staffing, we also think about classes and how children will fit into this model. This is always an interesting process. With our allocated staffing, we could not retain 6 classes and have 37 in the Year 7/8 class (with no flexibility for new children in this area). So, the decision was made to split the Year 7 and 8’s into two smaller classes, but work together collaboratively – aligning the classroom programme as much as possible. We will be exploring and implementing teaching programmes, as we have done this year, which will ensure children’s needs are met. If there are any questions, please come and talk to me first.
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CUST SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Phone 3125-753; Fax 3125-723
School’s bank account number is 03 1592 0074218 00
Friday, 16 December, 2016 - Week Ten —Term 4
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
This is the last newsletter for the year and therefore contains information that I am sure you are all looking forward to seeing. I am very aware that many people have been talking about what the school structure might be like next year. There have been rumours and speculation about this, but interestingly this has only been “finalized” in the last couple of days. Please note that even though this information is “finalized”, it is still a draft and, given what has happened over the last few weeks, could very likely change over the holidays. If this happens I would keep you informed. There have been a number of “interesting” factors that has meant the plans have been shifting, sometimes on a daily basis! While this can be frustrating, I am confident we have, in the end, a great teaching team who will cater for the needs of the children, whatever class they are in. This process is not easy as we can’t please everyone, we are limited with our resources, we have large numbers in certain year groups and we need to think of the big picture. My aim, as a leader of the school, is to “do the right thing” (even when it’s hard), whereas a manager would rather “do things right.” Staffing – Each year the Ministry uses a formula and provides us with beginning of the year staffing (teaching) based on the number of children we have at our school. This is reviewed with roll returns twice a year. For the beginning of 2017 we have the following staffing: Room 1 – Year 0/1 Kennys Pester Room 2 – Year 3/4 Ros Stringfellow Room 3 – Year 1/2 Kathryn Winson / Carolyn Smith Room 5 – Year 4/5 Linda Falconer/ Hannah Scott Room 4 – Year 5/6 Eddie Foskett Library / Room 6 – Year 7 AnnMaree Schuyt / Robert Schuyt Room 6 / Library – Year 8 Miriam Bell / Robert Schuyt Classes – At the same time we are looking at our staffing, we also think about classes and how children will fit into this model. This is always an interesting process. With our allocated staffing, we could not retain 6 classes and have 37 in the Year 7/8 class (with no flexibility for new children in this area). So, the decision was made to split the Year 7 and 8’s into two smaller classes, but work together collaboratively – aligning the classroom programme as much as possible. We will be exploring and implementing teaching programmes, as we have done this year, which will ensure children’s needs are met. If there are any questions, please come and talk to me first.
Today we also celebrate our children’s progress and achievement by sending home the end of year reports and portfolios. Please take your time to read it, discuss it with your children and if you wish, staff are available to discuss these with you further. Whilst the reports reflect individual progress and achievement, part of my job is to look at the big picture – school wide needs. On Wednesday I reported to the BOT on student achievement over the year. I have mentioned some results in earlier newsletters and while there are small pockets of children and of the curriculum I think we need to work on, overall the results are very good. We do have a very high percentage of children achieving at or above their expected levels. Writing: Cust School End of Year: At / Above Standard 88% National Data At / Above 71% Maths: Cust School End of Year: At / Above Standard 83% National Data At / Above 75% Reading:
Cust School End of Year: At / Above Standard 87%
National Data At / Above 78% Included in this newsletter is the timetable for the End of Year Assembly/Prize Giving. There is an expectation that children (and families) attend this. For new families to Cust School each year we hold our annual End of Year Assembly at Cust School in the last week of term. We hold it at school, as the Year 8’s, who are a special part of this assembly, want to celebrate their time here – for some 8 years! The assembly includes speeches and presentations. It is a neat way to finish the year and is quite relaxed. Everyone is welcome to come – as mentioned above there is an expectation that children (and families) attend. Children need to be in school uniform. And to end a Christmas Joke: Q: What do you call an elf who sings? A: A wrapper! Merry Christmas, happy New Year and have a very safe and enjoyable holiday. Robert Schuyt THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS The teaching and support staff would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy, safe new year. Thank you all for the support you have given us throughout the year.
SCHOOL CLOSES Tuesday, 20 December at 12.30pm. Bus children will leave at this time as well.
CUST SCHOOL END OF YEAR ASSEMBLY / PRIZEGIVING
at Cust School
MONDAY, 19 DECEMBER 7PM START
Hapa Kaka Performance Welcome from Principal BOT Chairperson speech Diligence Awards (class teachers)
Agricultural Awards
Year 8 Presentation
Citizenship Awards (class teachers) Year 8 Gifts – from school / to school
Year 8 Leaving Families Mainpower Award Songs Surprise visitor (hopefully?)
2017 TERM DATES Term One: Wednesday, 1 February – Thursday, 13 April Public Holiday Waitangi Day – Monday, 6 February School holiday: 2 weeks (includes Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday and Anzac Day) Term Two: Monday, 1 May – Friday, 7 July Public Holiday – Queen’s Birthday – Monday, 5 June Term Three: Monday, 24 July – Friday, 29 September Term Four: Monday, 16 October – Wednesday, 20 December Public Holiday – Labour Day – Monday, 23 October and Canterbury Anniversary Day – Friday, 17 November
SCHOOL STATIONERY & BOOK LISTS 2017 Cust School is now set up with the OfficeMax My School online ordering system. All of the class stationery lists are just a
click away to being delivered to your door at amazing prices. They offer an “open shopping cart system” where you can delete
items you already have from your stationery list or add in extras you might need for around home. You can also login in at any
stage during the year and purchase other items you may need.
Cust School benefits from each sale by earning itself a 10% rebate, which will go directly to the school. This is a great
opportunity to get your school stationery ordered before Christmas and be able to pick a date that it is delivered to your door!
Any order made online over $57.50 is delivered free of charge (you can order for more than 1 child at a time as well).
NOTE: You are welcome to purchase your own stationery if you prefer, this is not compulsory.
However we will only be keeping a small supply in the school office and may not have all items at the
start of the year. In 2017 it will be strictly pay as you go as we have a lot of outstanding stationery
money still owing.
Room One stationery is provided and invoiced by Mrs Pester when they start school.
A complete list of their stationery requirements for 2017. You can either go and buy your own stationery OR order online with
My School.
To order your online stationery with My School:
1. Go to www.myschool.co.nz
2. Type “[Cust]” in the box and select it as it appears below where you typed.
3. Enter your child’s name (please ignore student ID section).
4. Select the room number your child is in for 2017, click on ”Save & Continue”
- A list of all the items your child requires for their room will appear.
- You can remove or add items by adjusting the number in the “Qty” column.
- You can buy other items that are not shown in your cart by scrolling to the top of the page
and clicking on the “Products” tab. On the right hand side of the page you can select which
category your item might be in or you can search for it in the search box. Add your
additional items and they will be added automatically to your shopping cart.
5. If you have other children at school you can scroll to the bottom of the page and “add another
student” at any time.
6. When you have completed your order you select your order method:
- Mail order: You can mail your order to Office Max (cheque or credit card)
- Order Online: Payment by credit card, internet banking or paypal
7. If you order online and your order is over $57.50 it will be delivered to your door freight free!
8. Select the date you wish your order to be delivered by.
9. Enter your Delivery Address
10. Make your payment (credit card, internet Banking or paypal).
MySchool: Easy as!
Year 1/2 Room 3 - Mrs Winson & Mrs Smith Subject Note: Room 3 Reading / Work Book x 2 and My Word Book are to be purchased from
2802732 OfficeMax Paste Book Scrapbook Ruled 330x230mm 32 Leaves 1
Note: This is a Ruled Scrapbook
2339404 OfficeMax A4 Display Book 40 Pocket Yellow 1
2202360 OfficeMax A4 Display Book 40 Pocket Blue 1
2628619 Paper Mate InkJoy 100 Blue Ballpoint Pen Medium Tip 2
2628627 Paper Mate InkJoy 100 Black Ballpoint Pen Medium Tip 1
2628635 Paper Mate InkJoy 100 Red Ballpoint Pen Medium Tip 1
1022849 Staedtler Tradition Graphite HB Pencil 2
2802449 Liberty Plastic Eraser 50x24mm 1
1137875 OfficeMax Metal Pencil Sharpener 1 Hole 1
1115286 OfficeMax Plastic Ruler 30cm Clear 1
1221507 OfficeMax Large Glue Stick 40g 2
2221446 Warwick A4 Value Lecture Pad Ruled 200 Leaves 1
2800713 Staedtler Noris Club Coloured Pencils, Pack of 12 1
2017 Class List
ROOM SIX Year 8 (19) Miriam Bell LIBRARY Year 7 (17) AnnMaree Schuyt
Harry GARTERY Tinesha BENSON
Harriet THOMPSON Aedan KELLY
Anna NALDER Rubie THOMAS
Alexandra EGINTON-ABBOTT Piper SMITH
Angus SMITH Olivia PRICE
Andre WOOD Paige PACKHAM
Kendra LAPSLIE Archie PRAIN
Emily SMITH Otto DENSEM
Harrison MUIR Caitlyn HEY
Rebecca BARNETT Holly FROST
Lucy EDWARDS Lauren WHITTAKER
Finn DONOGHUE Finn SMITH
George RILEY Dallan EVANS
Ashleigh LAWLER Ella EVERS
Quade MCLACHLAN Ribh MCROBBIE
William CHAPMAN Libby THOMPSON
Oliver WITHERS Matthew JOHNSTON
Alice REID
Toby HORN
ROOM FOUR Years 5/6 (28) Eddie Foskett
6 (22)
Year 6 (22) Year 5 (6)
Connor LINTON Sophie BELL
Connor WYATT Harper MCDONALD
Emma STEPHENSON Billie MCLACHLAN
Blake KENNEDY Megan SMITH
Bailey GORDON Emily PYE
Lakin EAST Hannah LAWLER
James BAGGOTT
Maisie CROALL
Jodie PARRIS
Lucia CROFT
Morrin KELLY
Lilly EVERS
Aidan LAPSLIE
Kathryn PARRIS
Isabella EGINTON-ABBOTT
Nate WINSON
Blake PACKHAM
Max HORN
Emma SHORE
Rangimarie PEITA-KINGI
Tynisa KAISER LEYENDECKER
Charlie PRICE
Room 5 Years 4/5 (26) Linda Falconer / Hannah Scott
Year 5 (13) Year 4 (13) Hugh CHAPMAN Lucy STEPHENSON Alyssa EAST Zavier THOMAS Lisa BARNETT Millie MCALLISTER Lily O’STEEN Sophie THOMPSON Ashlee LINTON Caleb BELL James GARTERY Esther KEENAN Oliver TAYLOR Libby BAGGOTT Caitlin MERRITT Riley WINSON Madeline HUBBER Takoda KAISER LEYENDECKER Keirra MAHONEY Elizabeth EGINTON-ABBOTT Samuel DONOGHUE Connor SMITH Keegan EVANS Kaitlin GEORGE Harry SMITH Caspar DENSEM
Room 2 Year 3/4 (22) Ros Stringfellow
Year 4 (7) Year 3 (15)
Dion JOHNSON Oliver NESBIT Alistair MCDADE Taylor ROBERTS Harvey CROFT Oliver TESTER Aaron JONES Ruby TAYLOR Estelle LETTON Oscar O’STEEN Louisa CROALL Kyron EAST Violet SPARY Bianca REYNOLDS Corey KENNEDY Charlie MEHRTENS Harry MEHRTENS Eva DONOGHUE Joshua PYE Elizabeth SHORE Xavior NORTMAN Walter BLATCH
Room 3 Years 1 & 2 (17) Kathryn Winson / Carolyn Smith Year 1 (6) Year 2 (13) Angus LETTON Mia WARDELL BOULTON Harry MERRITT James JONES Kirah
GALBRAITH James TRIMBOY Isabella MOSBY Layce STEWART Katelyn TAAFFE Scott GILBY
Maddison TIOPIRA Ava REASON-MURCH Quayde BISHOP
Jaydon SCOTT Ashleigh THOMPSON
Anna GARTERY
Andie MCDADE
Samuel RILEY
Ruari WRIGHT
Room 1 (13) Kennys Pester Year 0/1
Corbin EAST Llogan KELLY
Kate MCALLISTER Reuben KEENAN
Danielle GEORGE Jed CROFT
Grace MAHONEY Lina GOSTEVA
Casey REYNOLDS Liam ROBERTS
Olivia MEHRTENS Fleur BLATCH
Charlotte NESBIT
YEAR 8’s 2016
L to R Back Row Sarah Johnnston, Logan Benson, Luke Waldin, Shayla Parris, Imogen Spary,
William Baggott, Eli Heidmann, Theo Van Dorp
L to R Seated Scarlett Smith, Zaya McDonald, Rahera Peita-Kingi, Johnny Parris, Jordan Nortman, Max Buckley
L to R Front Tom Rossiter, Liam Evers
REPORT FROM THE BOT CHAIR
“Me mahi tahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa”
We all benefit when we work together
This week, the Cust School Board of Trustees held our December meeting – the final meeting of the year. We started the meeting with a discussion of how best to report back to the community the results of the survey which contributed to our new and exciting Strategic Plan for Cust School. As I have previously mentioned, the BOT members have spent several hours analyzing, discussing and collating the results of the community survey and we have worked hard to integrate to common themes and trends into our new Strategic Plan. We are proud of the plan and think it spells out an exciting vision for Cust School in the years to come and want to share this with the school community. At our Final Prize Giving Assembly, I will be sharing the three strategic goals that came out of the survey. As well, early in 2017 we will be holding an open / public meeting to formally share this vision for the school and answer any questions that may arise. Stay tuned...... We then heard a final report back from Robert regarding the academic progress of our students, the areas where we have progressed and the areas that will continue to be developed and strengthened in 2017 and beyond. Needless to say, we continue to excel with our results and the effort and attention that the staff put into supporting and knowing each individual learner is quite impressive. We formally endorsed the staffing plan for 2017. This will be released soon and the BOT is confident that the plan that has been put in place is the very best option available and is designed entirely based on the needs of the students. There are a couple of projects that will be taking place (we hope) over the summer; the beginning of the playground upgrade and the modernization of Block 1. The PTA has begun the process of upgrading the playground and have ordered the first new piece of equipment: a swing set. Many thanks to the PTA for the considerable time, effort and commitment that they have shown in fundraising, planning and supporting our students and school – they are an excellent example of the best that communities have to offer. As well, we have received final MOE approval for the go-ahead to modernize Block 1. This will see a ‘break-out’ space added to the back of Block 1. This addition will provide more and alternative learning spaces while still retaining the traditional character of our single-cell classrooms. Rest assured: we are NOT taking out any walls!!!!! If you, like I, were fortunate enough to attend assembly on Wednesday morning this week, you would have seen our amazing new Kapahaka outfits on display when the students shared with us their Haka and Waiata. Tino Pai tamariki. I wish everyone a safe, happy and relaxing holiday season; may it be filled with memorable family times, adventures and a bit of swimming and sun. Thank you to the teachers, staff, children, parents, caregivers and families of Cust school, all of your contributions and efforts contribute to this wonderful school at the heart of the community. Tim Heidmann BOT Chair
HEADLICE Please take the opportunity over the holidays to check and treat your child(ren) if necessary as head lice is back at school. Thank you. LOST PROPERTY Please check the red lost property box on the verandah by the staffroom as there is a lot of clothing that has been left around. It will be disposed of before the new school year starts back.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
WANTED House Sitter required to look after house, 2 Dogs, 2 Goats and check stock water. Springbank area 14th January – 29th January. If anyone can help us out please phone Janet on 313 1280 or 027 2724720. BABYSITTERS Local Babysitters available for summer holidays – day and evening. References available. Phone 3125084 Esther Gorton 0220391251 or Ella Gorton 0221374818 FOR SALE Meadow hay, small squares. $5.50 off the paddock, Cust area. Contact Blair 0274389685 or 3133112. DENTAL CARE OVER THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS The Community Dental Service will operate an emergency service over the school holidays. This service is to provide relief of pain only and will not undertake ‘routine’ treatment. The service will be available each working day from 8:30am until 12:30pm from the Hillmorton Hospital site. Tuesday, 10th January to Friday, 13th January 2017 (excluding weekends) Monday, 16th January to Friday, 20th January 2017 (excluding weekends) Monday, 23rd January to Friday, 27th January 2017 (excluding weekends) And Monday, 30th January 2017 This service will operate by appointment only and if we are unable to see your child, alternative options will be given. If your child has dental pain as a result of an accident please contact your dentist in the first instance. You can phone and make an appointment for the emergency clinic by ringing 0800 846 983.
TREE FROG HEDGE AND SHELTERBELT TRIMMING LTD Tree Frog Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Ltd – support your local trimmer in Oxford, Cust, West Eyreton, Fernside and Swannanoa. Phone Nick McDonald your local owner operator to discuss 027 206 1149 or 3125313. Hedge maintenance for large farms, lifestyle blocks, orchards in our rural areas, experience and expertise in traffic management with plans certified. Approved power line clearance contractor working with power companies and councils in the area. Full insurance cover and Health & Safety plans. Nick also does an amazing job when trimming!
