GLENTUNNELSCHOOLNEWSLETTER
Friday 7 April 2017
Tena koutou katoa parents and caregivers,
Dates to remember …
Wednesday 12 April
Summer Skate Jam
Thursday 13 April
Last day of Term 1
Friday 14 April
Good Friday
Sunday 16 April
Easter Sunday
Tuesday 25 April
ANZAC Day
Monday 1 May
First day of Term 2
Weekly Jokes!
Q: Did you hear the joke about
the peanut bu er?
A: I’m not telling you. You might
spread it!
Please take the me this weekend to look at the schools
new website. It has been updated to the latest Ultranet
pla orm which gives it a modern and fresh look, connects
to social media and is adaptable to all mobile devices. This
means the website adjusts to the screen size of your mobile device
and is much more user friendly to view and interact with. As part of
upda ng our website we have looked at how learners share their
learning with parents, grandparents and other family members via
online por olios and/or class pages. We are going to be moving away
from using the current E-Space class pages and moving towards using
Google Apps for Educa on. The first reason for this change is Google
Apps for Educa on provides a be er range and quality of Apps for
our learners to interact with and use to share their learning. The
second reason is Google Apps are free. I look forward to sharing this
journey with you all and informing you of the progress we make over
the year ahead.
At Glentunnel School we aim to provide a school
environment where learners, staff and our community
members feel confident, safe and respected. Our focus
is on learning and how all learners can achieve their
poten al. Through the input of our students, parents,
staff and Board of Trustees we have developed our new
Rela onship Management Procedures to guide us towards this aim.
This document can be found on the school website by clicking on the
‘About’ tab, then the ‘Overview’ tab and then by selec ng the
document from the links on the right hand side. If you wish to view a
hard copy please ask for one at the school office.
We welcome our school community to join us for
our end of term learning celebra on next
Thursday at the Glentunnel Hall (11am start) and
a erwards at school (12.30pm). At the hall we will
share some waiata with you followed by each class sharing a small
item about their learning from the term. A er you have been
entertained we will head back to school for a picnic lunch together.
For the picnic lunch we envision everyone si ng down together as a
big family/whanau with their own food/kai. So please send your child
to school with their normal lunch and bring whatever you would like
to eat when you join us. A er lunch you are welcome to take your
child home for the start of a much deserved break. For those that
stay on we have some firewood to deliver and stack for a local
community member, some Easter ac vi es/cra s, classroom
cleaning and some other entertainment. The bus will be running at
the normal me for those students and families that require it.
For those that wish to a end Eddie Karst’s funeral, it is at the Glentunnel Hall at 1pm on
Monday the 10th of April. Thank you to Larissa and Nate for extending the invita on to the
school community.
As this is the last newsle er of the term I wish you all an exci ng and joyful term break.
I’m reminded every day that the me we get to spend with our children is so precious
and goes by so fast. Have an adventure and create some exci ng memories together.
Take care everyone and see you next term!
Kind regards
Dion Stechmann
Awards this week
Jake Agnew - You are persevering with your wri ng, revising it to enhance the message for your
reader.
Jamie Hunt - You have such a posi ve a tude to learning, taking on all challenges with a
smile.
Finley Tallen re - For being super produc ve when he puts his mind to it.
Bede Lee - For always sharing his wonderful ideas respec ully.
Rebeckah Ditchburn - For working quietly at all mes.
Liam Dodds - For awesome wri ng!
Jakob Coleman - For persevering with edi ng and rewri ng of a text to produce a memorable
piece of wri ng.
Carys Rugg - For always thinking carefully during discussions and then contribu ng
valuable ideas.
Tererehuia Lima-Wright - For being a good friend to other children.
Casey Heard - For making an extra effort with reading and enjoying reading to others.
William Cooper - For inspiring us all to learn new language every day.
And the Star of the Week goes to - Lani Atutolu - For being such a posi ve role model and contributor to
the Social Skills Club. It’s great to see your confidence growing Lani.
Home and School news
Coalgate Tavern meat raffle roster Saturday 8th April
Stechmann family
Saturday 15th April
Henderson/Wolley family
Saturday 22nd April
VACANT
Saturday 29th April
Kershaw Family
Pub Raffle Roster
Thank you to the families that have put their name forward for the Pub Raffle Roster on our Facebook
Page. We currently have two more dates to fill in - 22nd April and the 3rd of June. If anyone can do one
of those dates can they please click on the following link, h ps://docs.google.com/document/
d/1kAnsLgpHdOixHojzRBQQPP8YshFmOQZASDYDlTrbSUc/edit and enter your name in the vacant date, or let
Alison know. We will be pu ng up some more dates in due course and will run the roster on the Home
& School no ce board in the kitchen foyer, so those people that don't have Facebook can write their
name on the board.
Changes to School Lunches
Thank you to those parents that offered their me for school lunches. Unfortunately due to s ll a
shortage of help we have had to cease the Home and School from providing hot lunches. However we
have had an offer from the Glentunnel Store in that they will provide hot pies and sandwiches for Fridays
star ng Term Two. For every order they receive 50c will go to Home & School. We will supply you with a
menu for which you can select what your child would like. A set menu with prices with be available from
the start of Term Two.
Coalgate Sale Yard roster Wednesday 12 April
Cooking
Juanita McAndrew, Rach Moore
Pie
Jade Lee
Baking
Nic Hardy, Janine Kirkby, Findabair Joynes
News from Room 1
Listen up Jakob,
Is that your name? Oh yeah, it’s taped on the side of me. This is Blue Pen here.
Your favourite wri ng pen. I’m going to hurt your feelings. I quit that’s right. I’m not
going to say it again.
Here are the reasons why. You never use me for maths. Why can’t I do maths? I
want to do maths, not to be a nerd but so I can be smarter than Grey Pencil. Why do I want to be smarter
than Grey Pencil, you ask? Well I just want to make Grey Pencil be quiet. He never stops showing off,
and says I’m dumb, yeah that’s right he uses the ‘d’ word.
So you’ve got to let me do some maths, I know I can be smarter than Grey Pencil. And when I am,
he’ll quieten down – life will be peaceful.
So perhaps I won’t quit if we have a deal.
From your sad, annoyed non-friend Blue Pen.
P.S. Oh yeah, pre y, pre y, please, stop clicking me, and can I draw more. Thanks.
Jakob Coleman (Year 6)
Camp Ground, Easter Saturday Cake Stall – Year 5 & 6 Camp Fundraiser
As previously men oned, Jane and I will prepare for, and Selina and I will run a fundraising
cake stall on Easter Saturday 10:00 am in front of the campground kitchen.
Dearest Parents/Caregivers – if you are able to support this fundraiser in some way, we
would love to receive goods to sell. It is being adver sed/promoted as a cake stall at the
camp ground (flyers in the office, kitchen, etc.), but campers have expressed an interest in
“market” type goods also. Therefore, if you have half a dozen fresh eggs, a po le of
homemade jam, or a home-sewn apron, etc., etc., we welcome any items that are saleable. If you and/or
your child would like to help out at the stall, please let Jane or I know by the last day of term, so that we
can establish a list of helpers and/or a roster if required.
If you intend to donate non-perishable goods, they can be le in the school kitchen on the last day of
term (labelled, and priced please).
If you intend to donate perishable goods, they can be brought to school and given to me from 9:15 – 9:40
am. Selina and I will then drive down to the camp ground, set up, and begin selling at 10:00 am. Goods
can be delivered to us outside the kitchen from 9:50 am.
In an cipa on of your support, many thanks.
Possible Fundraiser for Year 5 & 6 Camp - Pine Cones
Last year pine cones were sold at the school gate. A good deal of money was raised by way of
this venture. There is a secure “honesty” box at the gate, and the Year 5 & 6 students could
sell pine cones again this year… if anyone has access to dry pines cones could you please let
Debbie or Jane know and we could hopefully find some keen collectors to bag them up. We
have heaps of bags at school – so could supply bags, to all keen pine cone collectors.
Last week you will have read part of Kailash’s diary entry at the try-athlon. Here is the en re entry – all
finished!
Dear Diary
Yesterday we had the school try-athlon. The whole school took part in the try-athlon. First we had to do
the swim, then we ran down to the bike track and across to the domain where our bikes were. We rode
our bikes twice around the domain. I was feeling red now, so I didn’t run with the others.
I feel proud that I did most of the try-athlon by myself.
Kailash Joynes (Year 6)
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day falls on Tuesday 25th April (during the second week of the school
holidays). A reminder that again this year there will be an ANZAC Day parade
in Glentunnel. The parade will start at 9.30 a.m. (please note the change in
me from previous years), from Glentunnel School. We would love to see as
many school and community members as possible at this important event in
New Zealand’s calendar. The parade will make its way down to the community
hall where there will be the laying of wreaths, lowering and raising of the flag, followed by speeches
(which will be inside the hall). A er this, there will be the chance to have morning tea and a catch up
with other community members. We ask that Glentunnel School children a ending please wear school
uniform. Thanks and hope to see you there!
Photo from today’s mountain bike racing
Community News
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 ‘rou ne’
treatment. The service will be available each working day from 8:45am un l 12:30pm from the
Hillmorton Community Clinic, Sylvan Street, Christchurch for the following mes:
Tuesday, 18th April to 21st April 2017 (excluding weekends)
And
Monday, 24th April
And
Wednesday, 26th April to Friday, 28th April 2017 (excluding weekends)
This service will operate by appointment only and if we are unable to see your child, alterna ve op ons
will be given. If your child has dental pain as a result of an accident please contact your den st in the first
instance.
You can phone and make an appointment for the emergency clinic by ringing 0800 846 983.
Darfield Recreation
Centre
North Terrace, Darfield
Thursday 27th April
3:00pm – 6:00pm
For more information on the blood donation process contact
Jules Askin - Donor Recruiter at NZ Blood Service
Ph 343 9086 [email protected]
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New Zealand Football and Mainland's ac on-packed holiday football programme are a great way for young
players to have fun and develop their football skills at the same me.
Available from one to three consecu ve days per week.
Suitable for children aged 7-14 years old. Children will be placed in groups rela ve to their age and ability.
Girls only session's also available For the Futsal Holiday Programme (week 2).
Each session includes skill-based training, so kids can learn the tricks and techniques to become be er
players.
There are also plenty of chances to play football games in a fun environment, and experience the thrill of
pu ng those skills into prac ce.
Futsal Holiday Programmes
Age: 6-14 year olds
Dates: 26th, 27th and 28th April 2017 (WEEK 2)
Times: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: St Thomas's of Canterbury College
Cost: $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecu ve days) 10% discount of second child when registering
two or more siblings.
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GIRLS ONLY Futsal Holiday Programmes
Age: 6-14 year olds
Dates: 27th and 28th April 2017 (WEEK 2)
Times: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: St Thomas's of Canterbury College
Cost: $37.50 per day - 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.
Keen to play? Click here to register
Mainland Football Outdoor Holiday Programmes
Age: 7-14 year olds
Dates: 26th, 27th & 28th April 2017
Times: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: English Park
Cost: $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecu ve days) 10% discount of second child when registering
two or more siblings.
Keen to play? Click here to register