NGĀTI TOA NEWS www.ngatitoa.school.nz P: 04 236 7785 E: offi[email protected]Kaye Kaye’s Korero Kia ora whanau. Welcome back to another exciting and stimulating term of learning with your children. Hope you are feeling energised and raring to go. A warm welcome to Judaz, Isla-Mia and Tiwini, and Rewi and their whanau who have joined our school this term. Over this winter term we will still endeavour to take our learning outside. However, despite what some of you may have heard, rest assured we do not send the children out in the rain while we sit comfortably in the staffroom! We do expect though, that children will have enough clothes on and with them to be outside on days when it is fine but chilly. Gumboots would be great and slippers even handier to have at school to change into to keep the carpets as clean as we can over these next couple of months. A huge thank you to Brad Warrington, Kevin Riley and Glen Robinson for their efforts in painting the junior corridor. It is looking much fresher and brighter. Ka mahi ngātahi mō te tukinga nui tonu (We work together for maximum impact ) Great news in that we received another grant—this time to replace the swimming pool cover, pump and filter. Thank you to Pelorus Trust, Sasha Chadwick and the team for assisting with this grant. We could not replace these things without this support. Staffing for this term I would like to acknowledge Cheryl Moeau’s 22 years’ service to the school. Cheryl has resigned and Miss Aleena Robinson is continuing in Hahana this term. We wish Cheryl all the best for her future. Nga mihi nui WHAT’S COMING UP: Thursday 27 July, 5:00 pm: Bi-lingual discussion meeting Monday 31 July, 11:30 am: Powhiri Monday 31 July–Thursday 3 August: Education Review Office visit Friday 4 August and 22 September: School lunches Saturday 5 August: Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings (helpers needed for all-day roster) Thursday 10 August, 6:15 pm: Kapahaka perform at Kotahitanga o Tuaru o Porirua at Titahi Bay Intermediate Tuesday 15 August, 2:30 pm: Kia Kaha parent meeting in the staffroom Wednesday 23 August, 7:00 pm: ‘Quizoke’ evening (a bit of quiz, a bit of Karaoke —do not fear, no one will be made to sing if they don’t want to!) Wednesday 13 September, 7:00 pm: Kai and Korero Thursday 28 September, 6:00 pm: Disco Friday 29 September, 3:00 pm: End of term 25 July 2017 Bi-lingual option at Ngāti Toa School A group of interested people have approached the school wanting to discuss further the option of a bi-lingual class at our school. We have a meeting on Thursday 27 July at 5:00 pm with Ministry of Education representatives for those who are interested. Circle the date in your calendar and come along to Room 11 if you would like to learn more. Powhiri for new whanau Our powhiri for new whanau and to welcome the Education Review Office to our school will be on Monday 31 July at 11:30 a.m. New whanau please assemble outside the hall and Mrs Pierre will take care of you.
Kaye’s KoreroKia ora whanau.Welcome back to another exciting and stimulating term of learning with your children. Hope you are feeling energised and raring to go. A warm welcome to Judaz, Isla-Mia and Tiwini, and Rewi and their whanau who have joined our school this term.Over this winter term we will still endeavour to take our learning outside. However, despite what some of you may have heard, rest assured we do not send the children out in the rain while we sit comfortably in the staffroom! We do expect though, that children will have enough clothes on and with them to be outside on days when it is fine but chilly. Gumboots would be great and slippers even handier to have at school to change into to keep the carpets as clean as we can over these next couple of months.A huge thank you to Brad Warrington, Kevin Riley and Glen Robinson for their efforts in painting the junior corridor. It is looking much fresher and brighter.
Ka mahi ngātahi mō te tukinga nui tonu (We work together for maximum impact )Great news in that we received another grant—this time to replace the swimming pool cover, pump and filter. Thank you to Pelorus Trust, Sasha Chadwick and the team for assisting with this grant. We could not replace these things without this support.Staffing for this termI would like to acknowledge Cheryl Moeau’s 22 years’ service to the school. Cheryl has resigned and Miss Aleena Robinson is continuing in Hahana this term. We wish Cheryl all the best for her future.Nga mihi nui
Saturday 5 August: Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings (helpers needed for all-day roster)
Thursday 10 August, 6:15 pm: Kapahaka perform at Kotahitanga o Tuaru o Porirua at Titahi Bay Intermediate
Tuesday 15 August, 2:30 pm: Kia Kaha parent meeting in the staffroom
Wednesday 23 August, 7:00 pm: ‘Quizoke’ evening (a bit of quiz, a bit of Karaoke —do not fear, no one will be made to sing if they don’t want to!)
Wednesday 13 September, 7:00 pm: Kai and Korero
Thursday 28 September, 6:00 pm: Disco
Friday 29 September, 3:00 pm: End of term
25 July 2017
Bi-lingual option at Ngāti Toa SchoolA group of interested people have approached the school wanting to discuss further the option of a bi-lingual class at our school. We have a meeting on Thursday 27 July at 5:00 pm with Ministry of Education representatives for those who are interested. Circle the date in your calendar and come along to Room 11 if you would like to learn more.
Powhiri for new whanauOur powhiri for new whanau and to welcome the Education Review Office to our school will be on Monday 31 July at 11:30 a.m. New whanau please assemble outside the hall and Mrs Pierre will take care of you.
Plastic Free JulyThis term our focus topic is Zero Waste. You might like to start children thinking about this over PlasticFree July. We would love you to encourage children to think about how we should dispose of our plastics. An idea: could you think about opening packets of Wheelies, chippies etc and popping straight into the lunchbox. Some of the younger children have great difficulty opening these packets.
Family photo opportunityWhen did you last have family group photos taken?We are offering a photographic sitting opportunity to raise funds for camp.You can determine the setting (within reason) and timing. Our ‘unofficial’ school photographer, Rob Neil, will take the photos and provide you with an electronic copy of all your photos on a USB stick (To see samples of Rob’s work, go to: https://500px.com/robneil)Cost: $70 (total for sitting and includes USB stick of photos)Please complete the tear-off or email Kaye if you would like to take up this opportunity.This offer will be available for the rest of the year.
Pre-enrolmentsTo assist us with forward planning, if you have a pre-schooler, or know of someone who is planning to send their little one to our school, can you please complete a pre-enrolment form available at the office. This does not commit you to the school but merely gives us a heads-up and makes the enrolment process quicker for you when you do decide to come here!
Fundraising and social events:We have a great range of events coming up this term to raise money for education outside the classroom i.e. trips and camp 2018.Circle these events now and get your babysitters organised.• Friday 4 August and 22 September: School lunches• Saturday 5 August: Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings (helpers needed for all-day roster)• Wednesday 23 August, 7:00 p.m: ‘Quizoke’ evening (a bit of quiz, a bit of Karaoke —do not fear, no one will be made
to sing if they don’t want to!)• Week of 8 September: Movie night at Reading Theatre, Porirua• Thursday 28 September, 6:00 pm: Disco
School donationSchool donations are welcomed at any time during the year. They are $25 per child or $40 per family. These donations are a great help to us, covering extra things like subsidising buses for trips,extra-curricular activity e.g. Stepping Out. Please send these along when you are able, or deposit in the school’s account:01 0546 0124048 00 with your family name in the “Reference” field.
Year 6 Graduate HoodiesA total of $40 per hoodie to be paid by the end of term. You can pay in instalments if this is easier.
Grocery Raffle for CampTickets available in the office for this wonderful hamper of goodies.
Office news• We have more nit treatment in stock now so ask
Whaea Kiri if you need some.
• We also have a few pairs of the black KidsCan size 3, 4 and 6 shoes if anyone needs a spare pair.
receiptsPlease continue to send your receipts along to the office. The proceeds go into our “Education Outside the Classroom” (EOTC) fund.
Chromebooks—year two parentsIf you have a child who will be in year three next year, you may like to consider getting a Chromebook plan underway. Please contact Kaye at [email protected] who will link you to our provider who can tailor make a plan that suits your situation.
PolyfestMana College has the honour of hosting the 2017 Polyfest. This Polynesian Festival is a celebrated annual event, full of colour, music and dance. The purpose of Polyfest is to demonstrate students’ pride in their cultural identity and heritage, and bring schools and their different cultures together. Other schools involved are Porirua, Bishop Viard, Aotea, Tawa, Samuel Marsden, Onslow and Newlands College.The Polyfest is on Friday 11 August 2017 between 4–10 p.m at Te Rauparaha arena. Tickets are available from the Arena (can be bought on the night).
Kia KahaThis term we will be delivering Kia Kaha: Building a Safe and Happy Environment. This involves some lessons being taught by our school community officer, Constable Andrea (Andy) Noble. There will be a parent meeting on Tuesday 15 August at 2:30p.m for parents who are interested in hearing from Andy about the programme.
Mana College Open NightThis Wednesday 26 July, 6:00 pm in the learning hub D-block.
Kotahitanga o Tuaru o PoriruaThis is a concert where all the western Porirua schools perform. Our kapahaka group will perform on Thursday 10 August at 6:15pm.
Our school vision – please give us your thoughtsOur school vision is: Kindled by heritage and sparked by learning to fuel the future. We want it to be a living vision that we are genuinely aspiring towards. Two questions for you…• What do each of these phrases mean to you?• What it would it look like if we were achieving this vision?Send us your views on the tear-off below or email Kaye at: [email protected]
What does it mean? What would it look like?
Kindled by heritage..
Sparked by learning..
To fuel the future..
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Incredible Years Parenting programmeIncredible Years is a free programme that helps with the day-to-day challenges in parenting children (aged 3 – 8 years old). It is run as a group over 14 weeks. Incredible Years builds on the strengths that you and others in the group already have. Because each child is an individual and no two families are the same, Incredible Years will help you to parent your unique child in your own unique way. Building a positive relationship with your child is the basis from which changes can be made and parenting can become easier. This programme has been run worldwide for over 30 years and has helped many parents and their families, in NZ and beyond. We get really positive feedback from attendees.We are planning to start the next Incredible Years Parenting programme on 10th AugustIf you would like more information about the programme to help you decide if it might be for youContact Val Bridge, Ministry of Education, Porirua office 04 463 4804 or 08 476 747 or Email [email protected]
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Middle Years Toolbox parenting group – from The Parenting PlaceA fun and inspiring small group parenting course for parents of children aged 6–12 years. It’s designed to help you stay connected, teach skills and build memories. In term 3 there are two Middle Years groups to choose from:Newlands: Tuesdays 7pm to 9:30pm from 25 July to 5 September (no session 15 Aug) Island Bay: Mondays 7:30pm to 9:30pm from 21 August to 25 SeptemberBookings are essential. Cost: $75 individual, $110couple (subsidies are available—please ask!)Free for foster and adoptive parents and grandparents raising grandchildren, thanks to govt funding.Visit www.theparentingplace.com or contact Natalie 027 733 4138 email: [email protected]
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