Term 1, Week 8, 23 March 2017
Message from our Principal, Nicky Brell
Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Malo, Talofa Lava, Bula Vananka,Malo e Lelei, Fakaalofa Lahi atu, Namaste, Talofa
Ni and Warm Pasifika Greetings!
Road safety at the school gate has become an important topic for our community, particularly when
parents and caregivers are trying to find a parking space in the afternoon. You may have been aware last
week we had the parking wardens from the Rotorua Lakes Council visit Malfroy School in the afternoon.
They gave out flyers to parents/caregivers who had parked illegally or were waiting to pick up their
children in the drive-through area.
While the responses were overall positive there were some individual responses that can be best
described as unnecessary. After two visits to our school, advice from council staff
indicated that the drive-through area at the front of the school is creating a hazard for our
students. We can change this by asking parents/caregivers to choose neighbouring
streets to park and walk into school. The alternative would be to close all access to the
front drive-through area.
Over the coming weeks we will monitor this area to see if there is a change. Thank you!
Property update: We were pleased that staff and students were able to return to Block A last week in
fine weather. Most of the furniture was moved by Crown Commercial and staff. Three adjoining learning
spaces and an office were refurbished. The major change was the low flat roof (that faces Rooms 13-16)
was replaced and repitched, exterior cladding for most of the building was replaced, and an electronic
window system was installed in each of the classrooms.
Important Reminders and Dates
Contact details - can you check with our Office Manager that your contact details are correct. Thank you!
Athletics - The Juniors have their event tomorrow and the Middle and Senior school have theirs next
Tuesday.
Whanau Afternoon is on Wednesday 29 March from 4.00pm-6.00pm. Each of the teams is
organising this event for you to have the opportunity to meet and greet the staff. While there will be games
on for students, teachers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your child’s
“settling in” this term. You will also be able to see what they have been learning over the last 8 weeks.
Teachers only day is on Friday 31 March. Staff and BOT members will staying at Tunohopu
marae, Ohinemutu, participating in the Te Rangihakahaka programme. Students will not be required to
attend school on this day. Thank you!
Staff Profile: Felicia Lamont
My name is Felicia, known as Whaea Phily. My two girls came to Malfroy
School. What I really like was the old fashion values at Malfroy School. Being a
support staff member I also see modern values put into place. I love my job and
love the people here.
I was born in Porirua (Wellington) and lived all over New Zealand. I grew up
with my step dad who was Ngati Maniapoto, King Country, Te Kuiti. One
daughter and my husband were born here in Rotorua.
I enjoy reading, camping, tramping, entertaining and family. My goals are to do
the Tongariro Crossing, another skydive jump, never stop learning and to enjoy
life.
The Blue Lake
The Blue Lake
On Thursday Room 3 went to the Blue Lake. We used
the bus to get to the Blue Lake. It was a sunny day.
My group was with Jacob’s Dad. There was me, Jacob
and Kacey too.
At the Blue Lake we played on the playground. We also
built sandcastles. I tried to make a cake out of sand.
We also went bug catching too and after lunch we went
swimming. When we went swimming I played with my
Mum.
What I liked best at the Blue Lake was the tyre swing
because the tyre swing went up and down.
Written and illustrated by Sophie—Year 2—Room 3
On Thursday Room 3 and the Juniors went to the Blue
Lake on the bus.
In my group was me, Whaea Ngapi, Tayla and Bella.
At the Blue Lake we went bug catching. We built sand
castles. We played on the playground and we went
swimming and we had lunch. We went bush walking
and looked at the plants and insects.
I liked bush walking because I liked looking at the
cicadas.
Written and illustrated by Poihaere– Year 2—Room 3
Flipper Ball
Malfroy School welcomes the
following students and their families
to our community.
The Players of the Day for this week are as follows:
Malfroy Sharks
Win
Payton
Malfroy Marlins
Loss
Anaha
Room 2 ~ Zion
Malfroy Orcas
Loss
Logan
Room 10 ~ Zakiyyah and Zaakirah
Malfroy Dolphins
Win
Essence
Touch Rugby
Magics
Win
Whole team
Machines
Win
Ihaka
Marvels
Win
Bonnie and Tyson
Minis
Win
Mia-Marie
Easter Raffle
Thank you to all who are
bringing their money and
tickets back to the office.
Reading is a great chance for you and your child to
spend special time together. Make reading:
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quiet and relaxing
a time to sit close to your child
10–15 minutes without interruption,
away from the TV
an enjoyable, interesting and special time
a time to praise your child for making an effort
Out to Play Fairy Day
Fairies Challenge Adults
To Dress
Up As Fairies For The
Day!
Fairies invite children to dress
up as Fairies for the day
and bring their
picnic lunch to a Fairy Picnic
At The Children's Art House
(Government Gardens, Rotorua)
From 12 noon
Sunday 26th March 2017
Its getting close to last day of
Winter Sport
Registrations. Please see the
office if you have lost your
form.
Children may take their bike up to
Skyline from the Rewi Street
Carpark, onto Skyline to the
Kidsworx Pimp my
Ride, This fun time
is between 10am to
5pm on Wednesday
29 March.
Sports day colours
Students are to wear their school uniform to
and from school. At school they can wear
items which are their colour e.g. T-shirt, mufti
clothes that they can run in, wigs, hats,
necklaces etc.
They are to change back into their school
uniform before leaving school.
Class Colour
Room 4 & 5
RED
Room 3 & 6
DARK BLUE
Room 8
WHITE
Room 9
MAGENTA
Room 7 and 10
YELLOW
Room 11
LIME GREEN
Room 2 & 12
ORANGE
Room 13
PURPLE
Room 14
GREEN (dark)
Room 15 & 16
TEAL/TURQUOISE
Room 2 students enjoyed their trip to the Blue Lake with the other junior classes.
Here is what they had to say about it . . .
It was fun on the bus.
By Hinerangi
We went for
a bush walk
with Whaea
Maryanne.
By Kymahni
We made sandcastles.
By Jayden
I liked the tyre swing.
By Mason.
I went on the
climbing net.
By Lavinia
It was fun. By Legion
I went
for a
swim.
By BreeAnna
I loved it when we were bug
catching. By Christian
I liked swimming because
I dived under. By Eve