Dates to remember … Monday 7 June - Queen’s Birthday Thursday 10 June - Malvern Cross Country Friday 11 June - Mufti day and privilege Wednesday 23 June - Canterbury Cross Country Saturday 26 June - Matariki in Malvern Thursday 8 July - Malvern Speech Competition Thursday 8 July - Art, Soup & Bun evening Friday 9 July - Term 2 ends

Tena koutou e te Whānau,

What a weekend we had! I hope you are all holding up. Thank you for the support with the closure of school and your kind words. It has been great seeing the support and kindness in our community over what is a challenging time for many. Keep on checking in on each other and doing what you can. On another note, please keep sending in any photos

you may have to teachers. There are some strong learning connec-tions being made between our topic ‘wai’ and the stories, discussions and experiences of our ākonga. At present we have students looking at the needs in our community to see if there is any assistance we may be able to offer as a kura. We will keep you informed of any future plans. We have had the NZDF drop off a supply of bottled water to school. If you have limited access to water at home this is here for your child/ren to use to fill their bottle.

The Malvern Cross Country will be held next Thursday near Sheffield. If your child is representing our school at this event they would have brought home information about this event and a transport form home yesterday. Please ensure this is returned on

Tuesday to allow us to organise transport to and from this event. Next Friday Room One is holding a special Mufti Day to raise funds to go towards the Year 5-6 camp. I was convinced, through a very persuasive letter, that this would be a good idea. Judging by the smiles on the faces of our ākonga when this was announced it is sure to be a winner! See notice in this newsletter.

Camp Fundraiser lunch next Wednesday is the much anticipated nachos. This needs to be returned by TUESDAY with payment.

There are a number of containers from sale yards baking in the kitchen, if you are missing a container can you please check if it is at school!

School Value Focus: Mahi Tahi - Accept challenges and persevere

Newsletter 15, 4 June 2021

He rākau morimori, e kore e taea te piki

Staff Bio …

Pat Gill is one of our teacher's aides and is currently working in Room 3. Pat supports individuals and groups of students with their learning. She has an amazing wealth of songs and poems up her sleeve that she is always ready to teach the class. As well as working with our students Pat assists the class teachers with resources. Pat has many interests outside of school including reading, traveling, knitting, gardening and shopping. She also enjoys spending time out with family and Brodie.

Eilish Wilson is our senior school teacher and has a Year 5-6 class this year. Prior to teaching at Glentunnel Kura Eilish was in Ōtautahi teaching at Chisnallwood Intermediate. Ei-lish loves finding authentic opportunities for learning and Room 4 are the organisers of all our fundraising hot lunches. She also loves teaching line dancing. Outside of school Eilish enjoys netball, the occasional round of golf and spending time with her kitten. Enjoy the long weekend. Mā te wā (Bye for now) Jane Wright Acting Principal

Awards This Week

Jacob S—For having an amazing attitude towards your learning! Alexander—For showing great mahi tahi in your reading group. Well done Alexander! I’m

so proud of you. Toby—For taking on the challenge of a tense testing environment with a positive attitude! Felicity—For pushing through when feeling frustrated while learning to use Google Drawings

this week! Lawton—For being a superb helper with photos! Fraser—For recognizing the needs of others and always making good choices. Jacob S—For being calm and considerate with his work and interactions.

William—For amazing detailed artwork. Ivy—For showing mahi tahi with her artwork. Great results.

Chelsea—For showing mahi tahi in phonics. Most improved! Garrett—For showing initiative and manaakitanga!

And the Star of the Week goes to—Izabella Perry—You always show whanaungatanga to all members of our kura.

Home and School News

Sale yard roster - Thank you for your support. If you have a (S) beside your name it indicates you are on scone making, we can provide an easy recipe if you need one, thank you. Pies can be anything savoury for about 12 people and Home and School can provide eggs and bacon just let us know. If you have any question or are unavailable let Marion on 021304985, or Jess 0211639669, or Nic 0272283017. Thank you Thursday 10th June BBQ: Ryan de Lange and Marion Oeberg Baking: Mel Vercoe (S), Marion Oeberg and Gudrun de Lange Pie: Wendy Rushworth Thursday 17th June BBQ: Fliss Cox and Cindy Driscoll Baking: Soon-Lee Spicer (S), Daniela Powell and Jade Lee Pie: Andrea Clarke Thursday 24th June BBQ: Charlotte Hunt and Jess Dodds Baking: Zoe Robertson (S), Charlotte Hunt and Melanie Pokaihau-Rogers Pie: Missy Broughton

Today the NZDF delivered bottled water to school, THANK YOU NZDF!

Community News

Selwyn Library at Glentunnel Community Centre

Thu 10 Jun 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Glentunnel Community Centre, 2652 Homebush Road, Glentunnel 7673

We are bringing the library to you!

Come along and choose some new reading material off the Edge Connector Vehicle, build something with our LEGO® collection or create an artwork.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent.

Free. No bookings required.