Rangiora New Life School
A Ministry of Gateway New Life Church
Rangiora te Oranga Hou te Kura
Term 2, Week 3 2016
Denchs Rd, Rangiora 7400 t:. (03) 313 6332 f: (03) 313 6237
19 May 2016
e: [email protected]
Dear friends
We have had an outstanding turnout to the recent Secondary Parent / Student / Teacher
interviews. The parents I spoke with at these evenings were very positive about the report
meetings and their children’s progress.
I have been inspired by the senior students and the presentations they have made to get all
students involved in the 40 Hour Famine. They have a clear goal, identified and broken
down into manageable chunks, a plan to achieve the target and with regular checks on
progress reporting they measure how close they are to the goal.
www.rnls.school.nz
What’s On?
TERM 2
20-21 May
Yr 13 Tramp
Fri 20 May
Rms 4, 5, 6 Swimming
Lessons @ Dudley
Tues 24 May Primary Cross Country
Yrs 0-4 @ RNLS 11.30—12.30
Yrs 5-8 @ Southbrook Park
9.30—11.00
This process mirrors the learning processes that the school engages in at all levels—
encompassed by the report evenings.
Students have clear targets, that are broken down into manageable chunks, they work on a
plan with their teachers to achieve their targets and the reports that the school produces,
along with other feedback during the year, shows how close they are to achieving the target,
whether that be in reading, writing, numeracy, NCEA or other targets where the process is
similar.
Wed 25 May Student Council Meeting
Reps Yrs 5-13
So whether it be the 40 Hour Famine, or the key targets (from last years results) I know that
the school, with the direction of the teachers, the work of the students and the support of
the parents, extraordinary things are possible whether it be in learning or the raising of
money for the 40 Hour Famine.
Fri 27 May
Rms 4, 5, 6 Swimming
lessons @ Dudley
and Trampolining at ICE
Fri 27 May
World Vision Mufti Day
(gold coin donation)
‘Captured’ 1st
year
anniversary!
Blessings
Thurs 26 May Yr 11 Outdoor Education
Tramp
Stephen Walters
The 40 Hour Famine aim — $7,500 to be raised to construct
three classrooms for the benefit of Syrian refugees.
Rangiora New Life School
Rangiora te Oranga Hou te Kura
Gateway Stadium / Events Centre Bookings
Please contact [email protected] for
information on availability for public
bookings outside school hours.
In the event of school having to close due to a
severe adverse condition please check any of
the following for updates:
1. Website: www.rnls.school.nz
2. Text or email message via School-links
3. Newstalk ZB and More FM cancellations
You are invited to
OPEN NIGHT
Tuesday 14 June 2016
Term Dates 2016
Term 1
Term 1 ends @ 3.10 pm
Term 2
Mon 2 May Friday 8 July
Tues 14 Jun OPEN Day / Evening
Classes in Action: 9—3pm
and 7—8.30 pm
Principal shares: 9 am,
1.30 pm and 8 pm
A Community that Cares
Term 3
Mon 25 July Friday 23 September
Term 4
Mon 10 Oct Friday 16 December
Tues 11 Oct OPEN Day / Evening
Tues 6 Nov— Yr 11 Study Leave begins
Wed 7 Nov - Yr 12 & 13 SL begins
Students who Achieve
Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God
our savior, who daily bears our burdens.
Te Kura Oranga Hou o
Hegan Reserve planting - Room 6 students with Year 11 Enviro School students
The Sustainability Group along
with students from Rm 6
joined up with Southbrook
School to continue planting in
the Hegan Reserve, through
the Waimakariri Enviro Corps
Programme. The Sustainability
Group meets each Friday
interval in Rm 15.
Joel Harnett
Sustainable Open Homes
Check out: www.superhome.co.nz
A key theme in technology and design is sustainability. I
would like to let you know of the opportunity to visit
some of Christchurch's sustainable homes between 11
and 4pm in the weekends this month for free.
Amanda Beukes (HOD Technology, TIC Design for Visual
Communications)
Rangiora Tamariki
Thank you for supporting the team travelling to New Caledonia by
ordering pizzas. We couldn’t finance the trip without your support. A
Gluten free option is available , just write GF next to the chosen pizza.
Buy 3 and get the 4th one free (pizza, juice + cookie). From next week
we’ll be replacing vegetarian with ham and cheese.
Forms are available from the office or Primary teachers.
Mrs Jooron and Mr Smith
Isabella de Roo’s horse
riding sashes already this
year. Well done Isabella!
Welcome to Ciaran
Williams who has just
started as a New Entrant
with Mrs Keats.
NB: Where we have no
record on file of your
child(ren) having been
immunised you will
receive an email from the
office, asking you to
update us please. Unless
we hear from you in
response, it will be
assumed that your child
(ren) have not been vaccinated (03 313 6332)
Dear RNLS Today I collected four boxes of Drop & Swap
goodies! All gone by lunchtime to two delighted preschools.
Some of your teachers also benefitted before I even left the
staffroom. Keep up the wonderful Drop & Swap. So much
better than landfill. Kind regards,
Lesley Ottey, The Rethink Co-ordinator
PTA Fundraising Goal: Sports banner / gazebo, games, plants
Warehouse Stationery: Every time you shop, ask for RNLS to
receive “Support your School Points”.
Website: Check the school website via “About Us - School Life”
Facebook: Join the “RNLS Parents” page for information, events and
buy/sell uniforms.
Nominations
close noon,
tomorrow—Friday
20 May 2016
The Warehouse coin fundraising update:
We just received confirmation from last year’s coin fundraiser at The
Warehouse. We raised $1,336!
This will go towards planting for the school, games for primary classes
and sports banners.
PTA - Toys / Games for Primary classes:
Thanks for some awesome toys / games donated so far!
We would love to assist classes at lunchtimes, by providing primary
classes with inside and outside activities.
If you have some used (in good condition) toys / games that we could
add to our collection please hand in to the office.
Carpet squares: We are looking for a contact for bound carpet
squares, big enough for children to sit on outside.
Maureen McQuarrie
Returning Officer
If you know of or have a contact for a carpet outlet, offcuts etc. we
would be most grateful.
Contact: Cushla Fitzgibbon on 03 3132 449.
PTA - Entertainment Book – ORDER NOW!
If you have already ordered a book you can now collect these from the office.
For every book sold $13 is donated back to our school
www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/912a813
CAREERS CORNER
Fri 27 May: 11.50-12.40 Otago University general presentation—
Wed 1 June: 11—11.50 Auckland University general presentation
Fri 3 June: Ara Inst of Canty (formerly CPIT & Aoraki) Have a Go
Morning 9-12 Madras St
Thurs 16 June: am Work Choice morning—Earn & Learn
Thurs 16 June: pm Ara Inst of Canty Open afternoon 2-6pm
Thurs 14 July: University of Canterbury Open Day
Graham Lamb— Career Star Gateway & Yr 10-13 Tech Teacher
Extra News and Notices
At Ohoka School, sKids (safe
kids in daily supervision) we
provide a before school
programme starting at 7am 9.00am, this includes drop
offs to schools in the
area. Our after school programme starts at 3.00pm - 6.00pm
and provides a pickup service from schools in the area also.
We'll feed them, help them with their home work, let them play
then do a fun activity with them so you can rest assured that
they are safe, secure and having the time of their life. Please
Note: You may be entitled to Oscar Subsidies towards your
sKids fees. Please discuss this with either the programme
manager or the owner. We care when you can’t be there. We
also have holiday programmes, these run from 8.00am 6.00pm Monday - Friday.
Please contact Kim on 03 327 4405 / 027 922 0928 or email
[email protected] for more information.
April Active Kids Holiday Programmes
Registrations now open
Week 1 - Monday 18 April - Friday 22 April
Week 2 - Tuesday 26 April - Friday 29 April
Active Kids is an exciting structured programme of sport, physical activity and play for primary school aged children. The programmes are safe and affordable; there are a number of
programme/venue options to suit you and your children’s needs. OSCAR subsidies available.
Visit our website for full details:
http://www.sportcanterbury.org.nz/new-zealand/holiday-programmes/
Just to note: 2016 Careers—
External Courses
students will have attended by end of Term 2
Star Courses: Barista x20 students, First Aid x15 ,
CompassFM x3 , Police course x1, radio course x1, engine
course x2, MIG welding x2, IT x10, UC x1
Cookery x14 students
Build a great family team. If you have children aged 612 years, join an informal and relaxed 6 week Middle
years Toolbox parenting group and discover new
ideas and strategies to add to your parenting toolbox.
$75 per person,
$110 per couple
Pegasus
Monday 16th May – 27 June 7:30pm- 9:30pm no
for the six week
session Queen’s birthday.
course. Subsidies
Covers: • Parent Types • Building character and self-esteem •
available
Emotional resilience • Discipline – boundaries and
Free to foster
consequences • Creating traditions and memories •
carers, whānau
Capitalising on the ‘tween-age years’
caregivers,
For more information visit The Parenting Place website
adopters,
Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren, and Home for Life Parents thanks to government funding. For
bookings or info contact: Rosemary ph: 027 3500 119 or email:
[email protected]
Gateway: The Warehouse retail x11 students
YOU are
welcome to
attend our RNLS
Parent Prayer
meetings held
during school
terms on Monday
mornings from 99.30am during
term time in the
Library pit.
Ashley Downs Riding Centre
- Learn to ride horses
in a fun and safe environment.
Group Lessons: spaces available on Wednesday, Thursday and
Fridays from beginners to the more advanced rider
Qualified instruction: NZEFCC
Rubber chip dressage arena, hire and
show jumps.
School holidays programme from 9-3 pm
$70 per day
Bookings essential
ph: 03 313 9010
Little Ones Preschool
Qualified Teachers
Christian based family values
Book your training today
Jonny Roverts
M 022 170 4606
E [email protected]
www.2drivesafe.com
With nearly 100% pass rate for both restricted
and full car licence tests, plus the new interactive
Defensive Driving Course, we are sure you will
progress on your journey with enjoyment and
gain the skills 2 Drive Safe on NZ roads.
Professional, local driving education available
now. Times and locations to suit your needs.
0-5 year olds
57 Hodgsons Rd, Loburn
(next door to Loburn School)
20 Hrs ECE funding
8.00am—5.45pm
Closed for state holidays and 3 weeks over Christmas and New Year
Call Julia on 03 312 8122
If you would like to place an advertisement in this Newsletter, please call Bernadette at Rangiora New Life School (03) 313 6332 ($50 + GST per term).