Issue 1107 18th June 2015 Issue 1164 17th November 2016

Congratulations!

to the following students who have qualified to compete

in the North Otago Primary Schools Athletics next week: Kiara Thyne 8 yr Girls Long Jump Alizay Bayliss 8 yr Girls Long Jump, 60m Jamie Hunter 9 yr Boys Long Jump, Shotput Shelton Taylor 9 yr Boys Shotput, 60m Zach MacLennan 10 yr Boys High Jump, 60m Brandon Anderson 10 yr Boys Shotput Finn McKinley 10 yr Boys 400m Holly Skinner 11 yr Girls Discus Jessica Lennon 11 yr Girls Discus James McDonald 11 yr Boys 400m Jack Adams 13 yr Boys Shotput Samuel Campbell 13 yr Boys Discus, High Jump

NB: After looking at the results in last week’s TAN you may be wondering why some of our other students who had good results at the Upper Waitaki Sports here in Twizel did not qualify to travel to Oamaru. The North Otago event does not run all the same events for 8 and 9 year-olds that Upper Waitaki do; and also each event has a certain qualifying standard, so even if an athlete places at Upper Waitaki, the time/height/length standard might not be met for North Otago.

Timaru Radio Trip ~ by Tom Grant Some nine excited students were waiting at the van sheds on Tuesday morning, ready for a great experience. We were going to learn about different radio stations in Timaru. After a long ride from Twizel (via the Fairlie Bakehouse!) we arrived in Timaru. Bluestone School was the first stop, having been the inspiration for Mrs Sweney’s idea to get students on our local radio station, Radio Twizel. We learnt of the demise of Bluestone School’s radio station, which in the past, had a much larger station and broadcasting range across Timaru. Now they have chosen to broadcast within the school because of some problems with other radio stations, eg frequencies close together, crossed over, and interfered with each other. We went to have lunch via a quick visit to the Aigantighe Art Gallery, which had an exhibition of work done by students of Ara Polytechnic. The paintings were amazing and had things that struck even the students who didn’t like art galleries. We had lunch at Subway and went to the Timaru Library. Port FM was next and we learnt lots of things about radio stations and how a commercial station works. We had a look at the production room, the studio and other rooms. We learnt about how the music is played and used from other radio stations. Port FM has a system that allows them to play music from the three radio stations they run under. We looked at how they ran their station with some old gear that surprised us in terms of how professional they are. Port FM gave us some tips on how to be good radio DJs. We left feeling that we’d learnt a whole lot that we can use. All in all, a really great day!

We are still waiting for some of the end of year prize giving trophies to be returned. Please get them back to us by next Wednesday so we can then get them ready to send to the engravers with this year’s names on them ready for assembly.

Lucky Book Club Orders Close TOMORROW!l

Recently we have had some news from previous pupils of Twizel Area School:

Joshua Nelson (2005 – 2013) Joshua has been at Lincoln University for the past three years studying a Bachelor of Environmental Studies. In 2017 he will begin a post graduate degree in soil science. He has been fortunate to win a summer scholarship this year with Land Care, where he will begin his research in earth science. Joshua has also joined the local Volunteer Fire Brigade, his way of giving time and effort back to the community.

Joshua Coles-Braun (2003 – 2013) Joshua has been at Otago University completing his Bachelor of Arts majoring in theatre studies. While in Dunedin he has also formed his own cabaret company and entered the recent Fringe Festival. Last Monday he left for Melbourne where he hopes to continue his work in cabaret and theatre. He is also working for the

Lush cosmetics company while in Australia.

Cricket Stories, by Room 9

On Monday we were at cricket at twelve o’clock. Two people were our coaches. I learned how to hold a ball with my chin and drop it and catch it. The prizes were a ball and a poster. Ava Wilson

On Monday it was cricket and my class went there. We did throwing and catching and I had so much fun I loved it. It was so easy throwing the ball. Lucia Yates

On Monday Room 9 went to cricket. We got a poster and ball. We had to throw and catch the ball. We had to hit four nice balls as hard as we could. The other team had to catch the ball. It was fun.

Miller Coburn

OFFICIAL SECTION

Ka kite ano,

William Feasey,

Principal

Room 5 Camp Room 5 Camp was at Lake Middleton. When we arrived we

unpacked the vans and started to put up our tents. Some tents were easy to put up, and some took longer. We swam, kayaked, went on a walk over the Temple Loop track and even played t-ball. On the walk

we saw fascinating fungus, ferns, spiky bush-lawyer, native slugs, spiders, worms and two large black beetles. We did ‘boil the

billies’ (thermettes) in groups on the riverbed after our walk. We also had a big beach bonfire beside Lake Middleton. Mr Prince told us

amazing stories, and taught us some cool, silly songs! On the second day (in the evening) we had Camp Concert… Yay!

Everybody played a part; it had a lot of good acts and some parents came to watch it. On Day 3 we got up and did Jump Jam, then we had breakfast, did our dishes and packed away our tents. After we had done all that we went to do beach sculptures. The theme was

‘Christmas’. There were all sorts of creations, from Christmas trees, Xmas signs and wreaths to lounging chairs and a Christmas sleigh with purple carrots and a one-antlered reindeer….. A lot of amazing sculptures! After that we went back to camp to eat lunch and, very

tired, we managed to get into the vans and trucks to go home. Camp was really fun! We all enjoyed it! Thank you to Mrs Sweney,

Mr Sweney and all the parents who helped. Joy, Sam, and all the other Happy Campers.

Kia Ora and Welcome to TAN The recent earthquakes in North Canterbury and Blenheim to Wellington areas is tough on those communities, and of course, their schools. Our whanau area schools in Mid and North Canterbury are all open now, and while some students had interrupted exams, they are proceeding as normal, some with altered bus timetables. Kaikoura High School is still closed. It is a reminder to us that we are also “due” an earthquake along the Southern Alps Fault. Geological scientists documenting the 8000-year long record of 24 Alpine Fault Earthquakes near Lake McKerrow see the most recent rupture was in 1717, with a time between successive earthquakes that varies between 140 to 510 years, and an average of 300 years. When it comes it will be big – Magnitude 8 (M8) - with aftershock sequences including M7 quakes for years afterwards. All this is not to scare people but to be prepared; water and communication plans seem to be two important requirements. Water and Milk Challenge Month continues, with the earthquake as a timely reminder of the most essential liquid. At least we don’t have to fly it in! Parents, please encourage your children to just have water with their lunch. Wasps are making their presence felt at the moment, with a surge in numbers expected as summer progresses. Please make sure your child’s medical information is updated at school, and any useful medication is stored here, with instructions on the packet where necessary. As always the best cure is prevention, and we are looking at ways of keeping people and wasps separate. The Middle and Senior students doing the Broadcasting Option had a good day in Timaru on Tuesday, visiting Port FM and getting some more radio ideas. While there they also took the opportunity to visit the Aigantighe Gallery. Room 5 came back from camp in a shower of rain on Friday afternoon, but still managed to successfully do all they intended outdoors, and enjoy themselves in the process. Room 13 have headed off today to the Omarama Holiday Park, and this afternoon will be checking out the A2O, biking Omarama to Sailors Cutting, weather permitting. Their camp will also return on Friday afternoon. On Monday twelve children who survived the selection process will be attending the North Otago Primary Schools Athletics in Oamaru; (if they all return their permission slips by tomorrow morning). Run and throw hard, and jump well kids! Tuesday to Thursday next week we have the tennis man

showing the Room 7 to M1 children the skills necessary to

play this great summer game. Coming Events:

1st Dec Room 9 Aoraki Day 9th Dec School Picnic Day 12th Dec End of Year Assembly 13th Dec Teacher Only Day Fri 27th Jan 2017 Course Confirmation Mon 30th Jan 2017 School Begins

STAR STUDENTS

Week 4 Term 4

Rm 7 Paige A very reliable & helpful Class Member Rm 8 Noah Sharing Home Learning with enthusiasm Rm 9 Sonny Always trying, and working hard Rm 13 Hazel Excellent results with her comprehension work & a positive attitude to school Rm 4 Corbin Effort & great participation in class discussions & learning Rm 5 At Camp

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