NEWSLETTER
3 August 2015
Est 1853
Acting Principal: Garth Powell B.Sc B.Teach
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.easttaieri.school.nz
Phone: 489 6737
Dear Parents/Caregivers
KAPA HAKA AND MĀORI LANGUAGE WEEK
Well done Miss Agnew, Mrs Tay and the Kapa Haka group for their amazing performance at
the Mosgiel Library last Wednesday. We had a great turnout of parents and visitors who
were all treated to a wonderful display by the children.
VALUES STARS
 Poppy Jennings - for being a great helper to her brother who is in a wheelchair for the
next few weeks
 Destiny Crawford, Erin Hancock and Jackson Bryant - for helping others to finish their
craft during discovery time
 Hunter Cockerill and Liam Anderson - for putting away the chairs after assembly on
Friday
 Abigail Anderson - for being a kind and caring friend in Room 4. You made Miss Lewis
aware that someone in Room 4 was sad so we fixed it immediately to help them be
happy again.
 Destiny Crawford, Erin Hancock and Jackson Bryant - for helping others to finish their
craft during discovery time
ROAD SAFETY ON GLADSTONE ROAD
We have had a few parents contact the school who are concerned about
traffic safety along Gladstone Road. A number of vehicles travel much faster
than the 50kph speed limit and some are overtaking dangerously. If you
witness this, please record the licence plate number and provide this
information to the Police.
WANTED
Annette in the office would like to borrow an All Black Top size S or M.
HEALTH & PE AND SCIENCE SURVEYS
This term we are conducting two surveys with our school community. The first is for Health
and PE and the second is for Science. We ask that you read through these surveys, fill them
out and then either return to your child’s teacher, or to the office. The surveys help us with
curriculum design and ensuring that we are meeting the needs of our community. This is the
last week to return these.
MATHS EVENING
On Wednesday 12 August we have our maths evening for parents and children. The evening
goes from 5:30-6:30 and begins in the Owhiro Centre where we will present an explanation
of how the maths evening will operate. Each syndicate will have stations run by ‘expert’
children. These experts will help your children to explain what strategies they are using or
learning in class, as well as the knowledge required at each stage.
This night will be very informative and we encourage all parents to come along with their
children.
TERM THREE EVENTS
AUGUST
5/8
Cultural Assembly - 1:30-3:00
6/8
Keep Dunedin Beautiful Shows
11/8
O’Mathalon competition (2 yr 6 and 1 yr 5 teams)
12/8
ICAS Maths test
12/8
Maths Evening
14/8
East Taieri School DISCO
18/8
Daffodil Day Subway Lunch
19/8
Ukulele Jam
20/8
S.O.S. Dress Rehearsal 12:00 - 1:00pm
20/8 - 21/8
Yr4 Museum Sleepover - Room 8 and Room 4 Yr4 Girls
27/8 - 28/8
Yr4 Museum Sleepover - Room 7 and Room 4 Yr4 Boys
SEPTEMBER
4/9
Father’s Day lunch
4/9
Otago Cross Country
11/9
Years 5 and 6 Sports Morning
14/9
Golf lessons - whole school
15/9
Years 4, 5 and 6 ETS Athletics Day
15/9 - 18/9
POLYFEST
17/9
Years 4, 5 and 6 ETS Athletics Day (PP Day)
21/9 - 25/9
ART EXHIBITION
25/9
Last Day of Term 3
12 OCTOBER
Start of TERM 4
17 DECEMBER END OF TERM 4
ATTENTION KNITTERS!
Many thanks to the knitters who have already made Peggy Squares. They are
being joined together to make blankets for babies and children, and will be
given to the Dunedin Women’s Refuge.
We would love to have more squares! The more even in size they are, the
easier it is to construct the blankets. We have decided on a size of 14cm square. For most
knitters, that is 30 stitches cast on, and the number of stocking stitch rows you need to make
it a square. Double knit wool is preferred please.
Bring any questions and your finished squares to Miss Holgate in Room 5. She also has some
examples of squares to look at if you are unsure.
DAFFODIL DAY AND SUBWAY LUNCH
Thank you to everyone who has put in an order form for the Daffodil Day Subway Lunches
fundraiser - ordering for this has now closed and we are unable to accept any late
orders. The children’s lunch will be delivered to school on Tuesday 18 August.
CERTIFICATES
Congratulations to the following students who were presented with certificates at Room 6’s
Assembly last Friday.
KEY COMPETENCY
VALUES
EXCELLENCE
FAIR PLAY & SELF
CONTROL
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Room 5
Room 6
Room 7
Room 8
Room 9
Room 10
Room 11
Room 12
Room 13
Tom Cunningham Thinking
Hailie Parata
Managing Self
Sam Bonney –
Participating &
Contributing
Alexis Watt –
Managing Self
Tayla Brough –
Managing Self
Isaac McNoe –
Participating &
Contributing
Micah Adamson –
Thinking
Renee Powell –
Managing Self
Brooke Tunnah
Managing Self
Ruby Powell-Thach –
Managing Self
Ella Hodgson
Sophie Thorburn
Jamie
Ruddenklau
Campbell Baker
Jamin Millar
Dragon Winikoff
Allie Wilson
Conor Greeves
Hunter Freeman
Vann Marshall
Theo Hollands
Caleb Iyer
Max Shrimpton
Samuel Cayford
O’Hara Couch
Roland van
Rooyen
Jack Johnston
Aaliya Begley –
Participating &
Contributing
Jasmine Todd –
Managing Self
Hector Rohloff –
Managing Self
Cooper Reece
Ella Wilson
Tokoitu Taia
Angus Russell Mace Hodge
FOCUS VALUE –
Manners
Sophia
HanniganJohnson
Lila Taylor
Jesse-Alan
Taylor
Sophie Thode
WRITING ABOUT LEOPARDS FROM ROOM 13
Leopards are very similar to cats and they swim to catch fish. Leopards are the
second fastest animal in the world. The fastest animal is a cheetah. Leopards can
run 58 kilometres per hour and they are nocturnal. Leopards leave poo to that they
can warn other predators that it is their territory. Leopards can camouflage in trees
and they look so much like cheetahs. – By: Cooper Scammell
Leopards are nocturnal. It means they come out at night. Also leopards hunt at
night. This is how they catch their prey: first they camouflage and then they pounce.
Also, leopards lose teeth when they are at the zoo. Did you know that leopards can
climb trees? – By: Toby O'Neill
DISCOVERY TIME
We have started Discovery Time again on a Friday between playtime and lunchtime for the
Year 3 to 6 children (11:20-12:30). Discovery Time is a fantastic opportunity to develop the
wonderful child leaders we have at East Taieri School and help students to develop the
competencies to become lifelong learners and competent citizens. If you are available to
come along, even once, and take a small group for an activity it would be hugely
appreciated. Examples of activities you might like to take are cooking, art, craft, woodwork,
sports skills, board game sessions, photography……….anything you like! There can be
remuneration of costs of materials if necessary. Grandparents are also very welcome to
come along as well. If you are able to help on a Friday between 11:20am and 12:40pm,
please contact Garth Powell - [email protected] or Janine Clague - [email protected]
BLOGGING
Children from Room 4 have learnt how to create blogs and how to update blogs for a variety
of classrooms in the school.
You may notice some little errors when you view these blogs - we are still learning how to
make blog updates but we enjoy helping out these teachers and classrooms. These are the
links below. We would love you to comment about our blogs.
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room6easttaierischool.blogspot.com
room11easttaierischool.blogspot.com
room3easttaierischool.blogspot.com
room13easttaierischool.blogspot.com
room4easttaierischool.blogspot.co.nz
seniorseasttaierischool.blogspot.co.nz
room9ETS.blogspot.com
room10easttaierischool.blogspot.com
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Rylee and Kellyn Outram, who
competed in St John competitions on Sunday. Both of
their teams were placed 1st overall in their sections.
Well done.
FAMILY PHOTOS
East Taieri Preschool are running a fund raiser with McRobie Studios. On Saturday
12 September you can book a time slot to have a wonderful family photo taken (or
individual). The minimum cost is $50, including booking fee. For this you get a
great Christmas gift idea and ONE 5x7 portrait, FOUR 6x4 portrait, FOUR 2x3
magnets. There are a wide range of other combinations too.
For more information and to book a time slot contact Toni at
Preschool 489 6666 or pop over to Preschool.
Strictly limited spaces available.
It’s
DISCO
time!
Come along and enjoy our annual
East Taieri School Disco!
Friday 14th August @ Wingatui Hall
6:30 – 8:30pm.
$2 entry and receive 2 glow-sticks at the door.
Goodie bags containing chips, lollies, glow bracelets and glow rings will be available
for $5 each. Water will be available free in the café.
The Home and School Committee Cafe will be open with tea, coffee and home
baking available for purchase for $1 - $2.
Parents welcome to come and hang out in the cafe and catch up with friends.
Note: This event is strictly for children enrolled at East Taieri School only.
CALLING ALL HOME BAKERS: Parents we are in need of your fabulous home
baked goods to sell on the night. These are very popular and sell out fast! If you
are available to bake a cake, some cupcakes, a square or a slice please contact
Janna Begley on [email protected] and bring it along to the café on the night.
National SCOUT Scarf Day – Friday 7 August 2015
When you see your school teacher or mates on Friday 7 August, you may be
surprised to find that they’re wearing a Scout scarf. It’s the 2nd annual National
SCOUT Scarf Day for SCOUTS New Zealand.
All past and present members are being encouraged to wear their scarf for the
day to school (or work) to promote Scouting and the adventure that girls and boys
aged 6-26 can experience. For more information and to find a Scout group near
you, go to www.scouts.org.nz or call 0800 SCOUTS.
FOR SALE
Giro Ski Helmet - Youth Small $50
Smith Ski Helmet - Youth Small $50
Both in excellent condition, likely to fit 3-8 year
olds, hardly been worn, plus goggles $10 each.
Phone Jacinta 021929861 or 4891370