MAUNGATUROTO PRIMARY SCHOOL Developing ‘REAL’ Learners

Resilient, Effective communicators, Actively involved, Lifelong learners

Gorge Road Maungaturoto 0520 Ph: 09 4318106 Email – office@maungaturoto.school.nz

Ko te Rapare 13th Pipiri, (Thursday 13th June 2013) Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou ! - Greetings everyone

Learning Conferences Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th June Earlier this week (Tuesday) we sent home the confirmed time for you and your child to attend the mid-year Learning Conference. Last year we had almost 100% of parents and children attended their learning conference. This was a fantastic effort . At the Learning Conferences {teacher / child / parent(s)} we will be presenting to you the mid – year interim student report on progress towards achieving the National Standards. Next Friday your child will be bringing home their student learning portfolio. The learning portfolio contains samples of the students’ work gathered throughout the year, along with self-assessment and teacher assessment linked to term 1 and 2 learning programmes. The learning conference is also a time to review individual student Personal Learning Plan (PLP) goals and set new learning goals for the remainder of this school year. Inside the student learning portfolio you will find some fun tasks that we would like you to complete before attending your learning conference: 1. On the teacher general comment page we ask that you write a parent comment to your child in

recognition of their progress. 2. At the back of the portfolio we ask that you complete the celebration of learning page (it has

pictures of balloons on it) and share it with your child. Please file the page back inside the portfolio when completed

Please bring the student portfolio with you to the learning conference (as we will be referring to it during our discussion about your child’s learning journey).

Please note that school will be finishing at 1:50pm on Tuesday 25th June and Wednesday 26th June. School buses will be departing school at 2pm. Note: School will be closed on Friday 28th June for a teacher professional development day. Board of Trustees Update Our newly elected Board of Trustees attended an induction meeting on Sunday 9th June. As part of the meeting the Board decided to elect their new Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson. Mr Llew Smart was elected as the new Chairperson. Mrs Helen McKenzie was elected as the new Deputy Chairperson. School Website Check out the Maths Basic Facts challenge! Challenge yourself (or your child) to complete each stage. You can set the timer to test your Basic facts knowledge speed. This is a great way to help your child at home to improve and maintain their instant recall of maths Basic Facts. www.maungaturoto.school.nz (click on the Learning Tab to find the quiz)

“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.” Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

For the Children,

Shane Campbell Principal

Class Introducing the Spotlight Class for this week … Room 6 Teacher – Mrs Steiner

Kia ora Room 6. Wow, what an amazing classroom environment you have ! Keep up the wonderful work – Ka pai koutou! What the children said: “We love the Maths and Reading task board activities. Some of our learning is done using the i-PADS. Our teacher knows lots of things and she is great at teaching us new words” - Ka Pai Mrs Steiner !

‘Spotlight Class’. Every week I will visit the ‘Spotlight Class’ and spend time mixing with the children and talking with them about their learning. The ‘Spotlight Class’ section of the newsletter may include photos, student interviews, student work etc.

Room 6 Art work linked to our CARE

values.

Room 6 have been learning about

Matariki. Ka rawe !

Connor is enjoying his maths task

board activity. Kia kaha Connor

!

Sarah is working well during her

maths task board activity.

Ka pai Sarah !

Introducing the second Spotlight Class for this week….. Room 7 Teacher – Mrs Blainey

Kia ora Room 7. Well done with your flax weaving. A special thank you to Fiona Kemp for helping teach the children about mahi Harakeke – Ka rawe! What the children said: “Our new classroom is awesome! It is always tidy. Mrs Blainey is a happy smiley teacher. Room 7 is fun.” - Ka Pai Mrs Blainey !

Room 7 written

language.

Room 7 have also been learning about Matariki. Ka rawe !

Hinerupe shows us her weaving

skills.

Sophie enjoys learning about

maths.

Time to Nominate Outstanding Teachers and Leaders Our school has been invited to submit nominations for the ASG Teaching Awards and Cognition Education Leadership Awards.

Every two years parents, Boards of Trustees, parent associations, secondary student councils and community organisations can nominate the outstanding teachers and leaders in their school community who inspire learning, and give them a well –deserved pat on the back. This is the only independent national awards program where school parents / grandparents, parent associations, Boards of Trustees can nominate teachers and leaders who contribute excellence. Nominated teachers receive a congratulatory NEiTA Certificate of Nomination and become eligible for regional and national awards. It’s easy to nominate. Nominations can be made online, or forms can be downloaded, at www.neita.co.nz or call NEiTA for a form by phoning 09 308 0576.

WELCOME TO MAUNGATUROTO PRIMARY SCHOOL

Karamu Smith, Rocco Boakes and Isabella Hosford

BREAM BAY CROSS COUNTRY This year we will be hosting the event at the Maungaturoto Country Club on 3rd July. We will need a team of awesome parents to help with marshalling, place getting and being out on the course. If you can help please let me know and I will contact you closer to the day. Thank you for your support. Julie McIldowie

MATARIKI PERFORMANCE

This evening our Kapa Haka group will be performing at the high school for the Matariki Festival. They will be on stage from 6:10-6:20. So come on down and support our tamariki (they sound awesome !) A reminder to the children performing that you need to be outside the foyer at Otamatea High School no later than 5:45.

FUTURE EVENTS

Thurs 13th June Kapa Haka performs for Matariki Tues 18th June BoT Meeting – 7:00pm Multipurpose Room Thurs 20th June School Cross-Country - 12.30pm start Tues 25th – Wed 26th June Learning Conferences – school closes 1.50pm 24th – 27th June Scholastic Book Fair Thurs 27th June Book Character Dress-Up Day Fri 28th June Teacher Only Day – Professional Development SOLO Taxonomy Tues 2nd July PTA Meeting 7.30pm Wed 3rd July Bream Bay Cross-Country – Maungaturoto Country Club Mon 8th July Mobile Ear Clinic 8.30am-3.30pm outside Real Estate Fri 12th July End of term

Class Certificate Winners for Week Five Student of the week – Alban Wearmouth

ROOM 1 Jaden Sheppard

Trista Comer

ROOM 2 Devon Slack

Chiannae Smart

ROOM 3 Kyin Smith Meg Paton

Tawhetu Phillips

ROOM 4 Roy Thomas

Billie LMC

ROOM 5 Reid Foster

Jessica Ewen

ROOM 6 Kowen Phillimore Shontelle Phillips

ROOM 7 - -

ROOM 8 Ray Lewis-Repia

Brooklyn Hyndman

ROOM 9 Rays Smith

Phoenix Freer

ROOM 10 - -

PTA Post

Maungaturoto Primary School Pet Day & Gala – Sat 19th October

Maungaturoto Primary Schools Pet Day and Gala on Saturday 19th October 2013 and in order for this day to be a success we need support from every family at the Primary School. So far we have had a good response of items brought into the school but we need much more! Each month the PTA will be asking families to bring into the school an item for different raffles, activities and stalls at the Gala. For example in June each family is asked to bring in to the school one tin of some kind of food. Each month the PTA will place in the school newsletter what is coming up next month. Here is the list already;

May – an article of clothing (for 2nd hand clothing stall) and a packet food (eg a packet of coffee or a packet of cereal) Have you brought in something for May? If not it’s not too late!

June – A tin can of food

July – A bottle of food or drink (for raffle & bottle in a barrow stall) & a packet of lollies

August – A jar of food (home-made or store bought)

September – A packet food (eg a packet of coffee or a packet of cereal) & a packet of lollies

October – A bottle of food or drink (for raffle & bottle in a barrow stall) & an empty jar

Please note that the Gala is not until October so please check best before and expiry date- thank you! When bringing in these items please consider something you yourself would like to receive.

The next PTA meeting is on Tues 2nd July at 7.30pm in the Primary School staff room.

“Book Character Dress-up Day”

Thursday 27th June

Prizes for

“Most Look Alike”

and

“Most Wackiest”

Groups - Y1/2, Y3/4, Y5/6 & Staff

Weather permitting the whole school will walk through town after Morning Tea

followed by assembly.

Gold Coin

Entry

JUNIOR SPORTS CLUB NEWS Maungaturoto Netball Club News

Draw for this week:

TEAM VERSUS COURT TIME

1 Matakana 1 2 10.40

2 Mangawhai 8 4 9.50

3 Mangawhai 9 5 10.40

Please remember girls need to be at the courts 30min before game time. Also, they must have trimmed nails, hair tied back and wear no necklaces or bracelets. White socks and black knickers must be worn for every game. To receive cancellation notices please text code 13625 to 3080, otherwise please else let coaches know so that they can contact you if games are cancelled.

Team 1 News from Susan Team one played Otamatea 8 on Saturday and lost 9-14. The girls played hard but it wasn't our day against a strong opposition. Player of the day was Emma Huband who showed great skills and versatility on attack and defence.

Team 3 News from Mrs Steiner This week, Team 3 played a great game against Wellsford. The final score was 6-2 to Wellsford. Our girls went on court with a great “can-do” attitude and played hard and fair. Player of the day went to Hinerupe. Hinerupe got a number of intercepts, was always available to receive the ball from her team, and made sure she ran into space. Team 3 are trying harder each week, and with more and more court time, will continue to improve. Good on you girls!

Maungaturoto Primary School INVITES YOU TO OUR

When: Monday 24th –Thursday 27th June

Times: Monday 24th June: 8.15am – 3.00pm Tuesday 25th June: 8.15am - 7.15pm Wednesday 26th June: 8.15am – 7.15pm

Thursday 27th June 8.15 -12.30pm (Book Character Dress-up Day) Where: Multi-purpose Room

Come along and see a great selection of books provided by Scholastic Books. You will be able to purchase/order books at a discounted rate.

If you wish you can donate a book to our school library. If we get over $750.00 of sales we get to spend 30% of the total sales on books for the library.

We can accept cash, cheque (please make out to School) or Credit Card

Maungaturoto JMB Rugby On Friday night we were hosted by Wellsford and they extended their hospitality by providing us with dinner. Neither of the midgets teams could manage a win but they came away with close games of 9-8 and 14-11. Both the U9s and U11s remain undefeated, with the 9's winning 30-20 and the 11's 51-15. The U13's hosted Southern and were beaten 45-22. Player of the Day went to Joseph Patterson, Korey Ramsey, Amyee Sheppard, Denzal Peeni, Jason Talaroa and Ocean Tierney. Well done. Next week we are playing at the Country Club on Saturday morning so come down and support the kids. Kick off is 9.30.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Otamatea Hawks Rugby This Saturday the Otamatea Hawks play Wellsford at Wellsford. The Premier reserves kick off at 12:30pm. The Premiers kick off at 2:15pm. Marsden Holiday Camp – Winter 2013 July 14th -19th. Activities include, Motorbikes, buggies, canoes, water slide, flying fox, archery, slug guns, trust course, and many more. For more details contact Sheena Lamason, 094447456. Registration forms can be collected from the school office.

Campbell Park Christian Camp – Mangawhai Heads For Years 4-8. Registration forms are available from www.communitybiblechurchrodney.org.nz or phone 094238006 or email akborrows@xtra.co.nz. 22nd – 25th July 2013. $100.00 per child.

Mondays and Fridays 9.15am – 12.15pm

Term cost is $20 for 1 child over 2yrs or

$25 for 2 or more children over 2yrs – under 2’s

are free.

Your first three visits are free!

Phone: 431 8517, Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto

Brooks motors upcoming bus trips

Sunday 7th July 2013 - Yes Prime Minister $140.00 for bus and ticket Sunday 14th July 2013 - Slava's Snow Show $169.00 bus and ticket Wednesday 31st July 2013 – Whitney Houston Show $85.00 but and ticket. Saturday 28th September 2013 - Wicked $155.00 bus and ticket

please phone for further information and bookings 094318059 email. debbie@brooksmotors.co.nz website. www.brooksmotors.co.nz

PLAYCENTRE ‘WORKING BEE’ WINTER FUNDRAISER WINNERS

Draw 1 - G.A.S Maungaturoto $50 voucher & Grocery Hamper (including Katz Kutz Hair products) – Joan Linton Draw 2 - Dreams $50 voucher – Terri Donaldson Draw 3 - Maungaturoto Butchery $30 Voucher - Ruby Coppins

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all who supported us with this Fundraiser. We are always amazed at the support given by our town – you will have played a part in keeping our Playcentre continuing to provide a fabulous play/learning area for our community’s children

Proudly supported by G.A.S Maungaturoto, Katz Kutz, Dreams,

Maungaturoto Butchery, 4 Square & Sugarbelles

Volunteer Gymnastics Coach wanted We would love to have a coach for our two boys’ classes. The person we’re looking for would be creative & energetic

and ready to offer challenges & fun to our exceptional groups

of boys. Gymnastics experience is not a prerequisite as

it would be a shared position with an experienced coach.

Classes are held on Tuesdays, at 4pm & 4.45pm.

Please contact Stephanie Brown on 4312 022

or gymnasticsotamatea@gmail.com.

ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH Saturday 13th July Kaiwaka Sports Complex Doors open at 6.30pm Adults $4, children $2 (yr 9 & under) Fun, family-friendly movie!

2013 School Cross Country - Thursday 20th

June.

Dear Parents and Families of Maungaturoto Primary School, We invite you to attend our annual school cross country scheduled for Thursday 20th June. (If the weather is too wet the postponement day will be Friday 21st June) The following teachers will be in charge of age groups on the day of the cross country: 5 yr olds - Mrs Wilson and Miss Watson 6yr olds - Miss Blainey and Mrs Steiner 7yr olds - Mrs Cave 8 yr olds - Mrs Smyth 9yr olds - Miss Haddow and Mrs Robinson 10-11yr- Mrs Mac MC Mr A If you have any questions on the day please see the teacher in charge of the age group or talk to Miss Wistrand the event organiser. Schedule of Events: Please note that the order of races has changed from previous years.

Children will line up at 12:20pm outside Room 9 in their age and gender groups.

The first race will start at 12:30pm. The next race will start after the last runner (from the previous race) has finished and so on.

Race Schedule: At the end of your child’s race they will receive a free cookie and drink.

Race 1 - 12:30pm 10 &11 Years, Girls

Race 7 5 Years, Girls

Race 2 10 &11 Years, Boys

Race 8 5 Years, Boys

Race 3 9 Years, Girls

Race 9 6 years, Girls

Race 4 9 Years, Boys

Race 10 6 Years, Boys

Race 5 8 Years, Girls

Race 11 7 Years, Girls

Race 6 8 Years, Boys

Race 12 7 Years, Boys

X-COUNTRY PTA SAUSAGE SIZZLE

12pm - 2pm

$2 Please feel free to come and have lunch with your child before the races begin, or buy a sausage after their race.