Kia ora koutou! I am really pleased those blustery winds have stopped! We have noticed some of the school gates are being left open at the start and end of day. We have heard that some of our younger children or preschoolers with their families run towards the gates. When the gate is closed, it acts as a barrier to slow these children down. Can you please help us by closing them behind you? Thank you. Many thanks to the parents who attended the really positive meeting about the proposal to move the school bus stop. As we were joined by Jane Davis from the Council, she has taken our comments and suggestions back, so watch this space for further developments!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We have some students involved in two leadership initiatives at the moment. These are:

NYLD Conference - National Young Leaders Days are annual leadership events held around New Zealand to inspire primary, intermediate and secondary school students. Today 8 selected Yr 8 students are attending the conference in Porirua with Lesley Kennedy Last term Alison asked for expressions of interest from students in years 5 - 8, who would like to participate

in a South Wairarapa Student Inquiry. This inquiry is to find out how to make schools and learning more

responsive to students. Three children from the group of about 20 who were interested have been selected

to be part of a steering group who will guide this inquiry. Their first meeting is this Thursday morning at

Gladstone School. If your child also expressed interest in this student-led inquiry, they will be involved later

on as those who are talked to for information and ideas.

We are getting close to the annual cross country. I have seen lots of runners who are determined to run the course.

Cross Country Our annual whole school Cross Country event is being held next week, on Wednesday 30 May. The postponement date is Friday 1st June. We still need one more marshal! Please contact the school office if you are able to assist. The inter-school event, of all Wairarapa Schools is being held at a new venue this year, Tauherenikau racecourse on Wednesday 13 June. This event is for year 4-8 students. Selection for competing in this event will be from placings in our school event. (Order of events and organization on the last page of this newsletter).

Newsletter #4

22 May 2018

PARKING ON TYNE ST THIS WEEK: You may have noticed that there is currently roadworks

happening in Tyne Street this week. The footpaths are being resealed. The work is due to

be completed by the end of the week. Please avoid parking in Tyne Street at pick up

and drop off times this week.

We have received advice from the NZEI (the teachers’ union) that PUMs are scheduled for local schools on

Thursday 28th June, starting at 2:30pm. While the school will remain open at this time, there will be

reduced staffing, so you would be most welcome to collect your child from school earlier in the

afternoon. We will send out further information closer to the time.

Wendy Taylor Acting Principal

Invitation from Nanny Frances Join Nanny Frances for a shared lunch at school in Room 7, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm Thursday 24 May @ Carterton School to discuss a presentation of the Maori Electoral Option. Nga Whānau Māori Naumai Haere Mai! Years 6 / 7 and 8 Science Experience at Kuranui College. Next Tuesday (y6's) and Thursday (yr7/8) we have been invited by Kuranui College for our first Science introduction. This is an opportunity for our seniors to experience Science taught in the college science lab - by Science teachers. The Year 6 students will get a taste of what to expect as seniors here in Years 7 and 8. In Term 3 and 4 the Yr 7 and 8's will continue their Science days at Kuranui as part of the 'Transition to College' Programme we offer here at Carterton School. Can all students please return their permission slips - along with $4 for the bus to Mrs K or Mrs Harnden. Any queries please contact Mrs K at school.

On Thursday last week some classes got the chance to listen to oceanographer Oliver Vetter speak. He visited our school as a result of an invitation sent to him by some enthusiastic and concerned Year 8 students. His main message was to share what is happening to our waterways and oceans. He got the students thinking about what they can do to help. One of the events Oliver helps organise is Community Tree Planting Days. Details of the next event are at the end of this newsletter. UNIFORM / LOST PROPERTY

We have had several students who have misplaced their named uniform items recently and have not been able to locate them in the school’s lost property. Please double check any jerseys etc your child comes home with this week. If you find a uniform item at home that does not belong to you please return it to the school office.

FOR SALE PARACORD SURVIVAL BRACELETS

From $2.00 - $5.00

Monday 28 May & Monday 11th June 8.15 – 8.30 am

@ Room 13/14 deck

Julien Hicks

SAUSAGE SIZZLE – EVERY FRIDAY Sausages $2.00 each Juicies $1.50 each Order outside Akonga Maori classes before 8.55am on Friday

Carterton School Cross Country 2018

Wednesday 30 May 2018 pp Friday 1 June 2018

Starting at 10am

PTA are providing Hot Chocolate / Milo after the race.

Students to bring their own cup if they would like this treat.

Order of events

Boys and girls will run separately

Year 8 boys and girls 3 big laps (big lap means it includes the Carrington park

walking/running track)

Year 1 boys and girls 1 lap (Patersons paddock and our rugby field)

Year 2 boys and girls 1 lap

Year 3 boys and girls 1 big lap

Year 4 boys and girls 1 big lap

Year 5 boys and girls 2 big laps

Year 6 boys and girls 2 big laps

Year 7 boys and girls 3 big laps

(below is the Wai Schools event distance table: We have aimed our track and distances to

replicate this)

Order of Events Approximate Distances

Year 4 Boys and Girls 1 km

AWD 1 km

Year 5 Boys and Girls 2 km

Year 6 Boys and Girls 2 km

Year 7 Boys and Girls 3 km

Year 8 Boys and Girls 3 km

Children in Years 4-8 may go on to represent the school at the Wairarapa Interschool Cross

Country at Tauherenikau Racecourse Week 7 (13 Wednesday/pp.15 Friday June). They will

get a notice about this when teams are decided.

Diary dates for May: 24th May PTA meeting, 7pm in the Staffroom 29th May Year 6 Science day at Kuranui College 30th May School Cross Country, postponement date 1st June 31st May Year 7 & 8 Science day at Kuranui College Diary dates for June: 1st June School Cross Country postponement date 13th June Interschool Cross Country at Tauheranikau Racecourse 15th June Matariki Starts 18th June Ice skating and snow dome 19th June School Board meeting, 7.15pm 28th June NZEI Paid Union meeting, 2.30pm 29th June Mid year reports sent home

Community News:

Kathmandu Okorewa Reserve Planting

Community Tree Planting Day

We invite you to join us on Sunday 27 May for a tree planting at Okorewa Lagoon.

The South Wairarapa Biodiversity Group do amazing work in this area, and are lovingly overlooking its restoration, so we want to help them give some love to this special area. This project is also supported by Greater Wellington Regional Council and Department of Conservation and it’s always an honour to be working with these teams.

We’ll meet from 10.30am; look out for the Kathmandu Flags about 200 metres past the Lake Ferry Hotel. We’ll be starting from 10.30am and finishing up around 2.00pm. You can stay for as little or as long as you like, but around noon we’ll all come together for a some tasty food and some Phoenix Organics Drinks.

To participate, please take a few seconds to sign up via registration at Kathmandu’s Summit Club.

If you’re coming from the Wellington there’s a FREE bus courtesy of Kathmandu! It leaves at 9am sharp from Willis Street – Grand Arcade Bus Stop. Just remember to register below.

If you’re driving yourself it takes about an hour and a half – after the Rimutaka’s, head toward Martinborough and take Kahutara Road toward Lake Ferry.

This is a beautiful but remote and rugged area, please dress and prepare accordingly for changing weather. The planting is within walking distance from the car park past the Lake Ferry Hotel – just look for the Kathmandu flags and you’ll find us!

We provide:

Our Love Your Water Presentation

Trees and planting site

A planting tutorial

Gloves

Spades – Feel free to bring your own, but we will have extras

Drinks: Water and juice plus tea and coffee for adults

Snacks / Food

Health & safety documents

First aid kits and first aid trained staff

Photographs

What to bring:

Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy. This is critical for Health & Safety considerations: those not wearing closed-

toe shoes will not be able to participate.

Warm and waterproof clothes. At least one warm top layer and a rain jacket.

Sun hat and sunscreen

Reusable water bottle (filled up and ready to go)

Your old or unused mobile phone to recycle. As charity partner of the RE:MOBILE phone recycling scheme, donating your old mobile helps us

raise critical funds for freshwater restoration.

Bring a camera (optional). We would love to see your event photos! Use the tag #loveyourwater on social media or email photos

to oliver@sustainablecoastlines.org

All Participants Need to Register Here

Lions Club of Carterton - A huge thank you to the Lions Club of Carterton, who have donated $1000 to the PTA which was earned from their fantastic Food Caravan and their members' hard work at our Gala. The Lions Club of Carterton prides itself on its Food Caravan and the profit they make from the sale of their famous Hot Dogs and Chips is all returned to the community. They also provide around 80 loads of Firewood to the Elderly in Autumn. So the next time you see the caravan around, please thank them for their generous donation to Carterton School. If you are interested in learning more about Lions and becoming a member, they meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Contact Morris Edwards on 06 379 8065

Pie Fundraising – thanks to all of you who bought pies, helped out selling or helped us sort pies for pickup. We sold a whopping 818 pies and made $1600!

2nd hand uniform shop – The shop is open every Monday morning this term 8.40am – 9am.

o If you have unused uniforms you can donate it would be much appreciated. Please drop off at the office, or the shop on a Monday morning.

o We can also sell on your behalf – if you have good condition polos and fleeces, these sell the best. Make sure you leave your name, cell phone and desired price if dropping them at the office

Have a great week! And don’t forget to join our Carterton School PTA facebook page.

From your PTA team

PTA update 22 May 2018