NEWSLETTER 19th February 2016

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Dear Parents & Caregivers Patrick Burke has now joined us in Marama. We are sure Patrick will have a great time with us at Upper Moutere. We also welcome Esther back to Upper Moutere. Esther has joined Turama.

The Triathlon last Friday was a great afternoon, where so many of our students pushed themselves to achieve to the best of their ability. Congratulations to them all, but especially our place getters… see over. Great that so many of you were able to join us… it is always a summery way to start the year! Congratulations too to the winning House…. Supplejack. Speaking of House events… how about you joining your child in our first ever House Family Challenge. What are you doing Sunday 20 March from 4- 6pm? How about joining us at school for a bit of a community get together, take on other parents for some House rivalry… yes a ribbon or two will be up for grabs and SUMS will have a sausage sizzle underway to help boost energy levels. Should be a fun couple of hours at school with our families. More details to follow. Our Big Day Out initially planned for next Friday is on hold, simply because the date has loomed a bit too quickly for us and we have had to change our original plan due to a clash of dates. Perhaps in a few weeks time… we will keep you informed. Next Tuesday afternoon is the Moutere Hills Swimming Sports for Year 4-8. We host this here and are joined by Mahana, Dovedale, Tasman and Tasman Bay Christian Schools. You are welcome to join us. The Year1- 3 Swimming Sport is the following week at Mahana School. Yesterday Brooke began her Chemotherapy treatment. Clare tells me ”she is being amazing”. If you would like to contact Brooke her address is Brooke Perry Ward 27b Starship Children’s Hospital 2 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023

There are a number of community activities in the planning to support Brooke and her family. The Moutere Inn has offered to host a Quiz Night especially for Brooke, so if we can max the place out on Thursday 10th March with 90 people all trying to showcase their knowledge, or lack thereof… I am sure we can have a great night and raise some money too. A Sponsored Run is being organised – details further in the newsletter. The Givealittle Page is up and running, and Buttons for Brooke are selling brilliantly. ASB Banking Today Andrew from the ASB popped into our Learning Celebration to tell everyone that school banking is now available to those who would like to set this up. See the new bank account details inside. Please make changes wherever you have our bank account number saved/stored. We have not had the opportunity to provide a banking service for our students before. We will see what the demand is for this and then determine how regularly students will be able to deposit their savings through the school with the ASB.

Our Metal mobile nets are coming away from the outer piping, does anyone have the skill, equipment and time to weld these back on for us please?

Also is there a couple of parents who have some time to help me paint over the old logo on our wall and replace it with our new logo?

Grant & the team at Upper Moutere School

Principal’s Awards

19th February

Seth Shaw; -Seth Impresses as he is a really positive person to find in the playground, always enthusiastic,

energetic and polite. What a great attitude to life!

SPORTS / SCHOOL / COMMUNITY NOTICES Term 1, 19th February 2016

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SPORTS & Newsworthy notes … Netball Notices will be coming out soon for interested players. The playing season starts in May.

Upper Moutere Community Cares As many of you may be aware, one of our gorgeous students at Upper Moutere School has recently been diagnosed with a rare condition, Aplastic Anemia. To allow her and her family the ability to concentrate on what is important during this time of treatment and recovery there will be several fundraising/sponsorship opportunities to assist. You can visit the www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/help4brooke Buy a 'badge for Brooke' @ $3 each from the school or from

The Post Office. Also, one of our local mum’s will be running the Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake in April in support. All sponsorship above and that received towards the run will go towards assisting the family during this challenging time. If you would like to find out how to sponsor the run please contact Jane on 027 405 4892 / jspenno@hotmail.com or COMMUNITY CARES 01 0907 0155318 00 Ref: Sponsor Run.

Music Tuition Piano lessons are available with Cushla on Wednesdays during class time. If you would like to book lessons for your child, or for more information, please contact Cushla on 5432948.

Dates for your Diary

23 Feb MH Snr Swim Sports 25 Feb Jnr Swimming Sports @ Mahana 3 March Open Day 14 March Nutritionist Week 25 March Good Friday 28 March Easter Monday 29 March Easter Tuesday 8 April Reports 13 April Student Led Conferences Friday 15 April Term 1 Ends

Rangers Rugby Jr. Registration 2016

Be a part of our 61st season in 2016! No previous rugby experience necessary.

Register online at: http://www.sporty.co.nz/rangersrugby starting Monday 29th of February or register in person on

Saturday 5th of March 2-4pm at Moutere Hills Community Centre

Contact: Sarah Thomas 035403450h 0220486828m rangersrugbyjab@gmail.com

Find us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rangersrugby/

PUPIL OF THE WEEK Term 1, 19th February 2016

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Marama

Rose, we just love how you bounce into Marama in the morning with your lovely smile and happy greeting to us both. You have made a strong start to the new year by being well organised, focused and ready for action.

Ruby - Wow, what a great start to the year you have made. You have a positive attitude and are so motivated to learn. What a great role model. Congratulations

Turama

Eamonn – You are a whizz kid at maths. You are using your active learning light and it is great to see you support others in their learning. Lily – We have all noticed your great manners in Turama Lily. You are kind, fair and take great pride in your learning. Cooper – for showing excellent leadership in Turama. We love that you are supporting other students with their learning without being asked. Emma – for having your thinker light on during writing! You read the feedback in your book and act on it, all without any guidance. Great independent skills Emma!

Ramaroa 5

Danni Kemp; Danni, your Active light is switched on and shining bright. I love the way you are so engaged in your learning, giving everything new a go and actively participating in group discussions.

Ramaroa 6

Matt Handley – great to see the creative writer coming out so early in the term. Keep it up!

5yr Boys 1st Micah 2nd Sebastian 3rd Seth

5 yr Boys Duathlon 1st Leon

5 yr Girls 1st Sophie 2nd Rose 3rd Saffron

6 Yr Boys 1st Morgan 2nd Matai 3rd Mosty

6 yr Girls 1st Phoebe E 2nd Sophia 3rd Emma H

7 yr Boys 1st Finyas 2nd Costa 3rd Isaiah

7 yr Girls 1st Jessica 2nd Evie 3rd Billie

8 yr Boys 1st Rowan 2nd Aiden 3rd Brecon

8yr Girls 1st Annabel 2nd Ruby 3rd Harriet

9 yr Boys 1st Josh 2nd Camden 3rd Jacob

9 yr Girls 1st Louisa 2nd Ayla 3rd Ariana

10 yr Boys 1st Archie 2nd Sam M 3rd Finn

10 yr Girls 1st Matilda 2nd Amber 3rd Malika

11yr Boys 1st Taj 2nd Matt H 3rd Blaine

11yr Girls 1st Kiri 2nd Leah 3rd Holly

12 yr Boys 1st Sam E 2nd Jack 3rd Jamie

12 yr girls 1st Kellyanne 2nd Bree 3rd Harriet G

ADMIN We have a new bank account number, please update your records. ASB 12 3158 0032276 00 Our existing accounts will be closed at the end of March. Book Club Orders Book club brochure has been sent home with those who were interested. Orders for issue 1 close on 26th February. Please leave your order and payment at the office before then. Website – Web Push Notifications If you’ve signed up to receive web-push notifications on our website, this service will be discontinued at the end of February. The provider we have been using has changed their pricing plan which we feel are not justifiable. We are looking into alternative solutions and will keep you posted. We will continue to have the option of authorising trips via our website. New families are currently being loaded into the system, existing families logon details remain the same. If you need assistance or your password reset, please do not hesitate to call the office.

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Community Notices

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KIDZ KLUB AFTER 3 OSCAR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

‘WHERE KIDS HAVE FUN’

We provide kids with a, safe, stimulating,and varied after school programme including art, crafts, cooking, sports, music, games plus heaps more cool and exciting

activities

For kids aged 5-13 Years

Monday – Friday (during school terms) 3.00pm – 5.00pm/5.30pm

Upper Moutere School Hall

Child Youth and Family approved WINZ OSCAR Subsidies available to eligible families

For further information or to enrol you child contact CINDUS COLONNA

03 543 2033 / 027 358 7233 Kidzklubafter3@gmail.com

Incredible Years Parenting Programme Motueka Family Service Centre Tuesdays 9.30-12.30 from 8th March FREE COURSE Contact Phillipa Adams or Ali Comins 03-5280234, mfsc@xtra.co.nz

Totara Parent Education & Support Group

Primary School Climbing at Motueka Recreation Centre

Tues and Thurs Afternoons 3.30 to 5pm Cost: $5 p/session Contact: Wendy or Josie 528 8228 VIOLIN LESSONS Katie Dey teaches children (age 4yrs and up) to play the violin using the Mother Tongue method (Suzuki method). Lessons are $120-230 per term in central Nelson on Saturdays. For more information contact katieldey@gmail.com

Did you know? Holidays are over and our oral health team is once again looking forward to providing FREE care for your children’s teeth. If your child is not enrolled; or your contact details have changed; or you have concerns about their teeth or when their next visit is due – give your clinic a call. If the appointment times no longer suit, you have transport problems or are going to be late, please phone us ASAP so another child can be seen. All clinics are open 8-5pm Monday - Friday and are listed below. ‘Healthy Smiles’ require regular dental check-ups!

REGULAR UPDATES FROM THE NELSON MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH SERVICE

NELSON: 539 5324- STOKE: 539 5321- RICHMOND 539 5320

MOTUEKA & TASMAN MOBILE CLINIC 528 1160 X7.

BLENHEIM & MARLBOROUGH MOBILE CLINIC 5209922

Richmond Athletic Soccer Club: Girls Football 2016 The soccer season is not far away. Richmond is starting girls soccer preseason training on the 5th March at Avery Park in Richmond (next to Garin College) at 0930. All girls welcome even if you have never played before. We take 8yrs upwards. If you are younger check out the club website at www.richmondathletic.co.nz. Under “the people’” you will find contact details for First Kicks (5-6 yrs old) and Fun Football (7-8 yrs old). If you want more information on girls soccer e mail joemacboy1@gmail.com. See you there. YOUTH GROUP

Youth group Friday 19 February 2016 Junior - 'Lets Get WET', meet at Upper Moutere Church Hall at 3.30 - 5.30pm. $2 Senior -'Lets Get WET' also, tonight meet at 6.30pm at Upper Moutere Church Hall. $2 Youth group Friday 26 February 2016 Junior - 'Baking for a cause', meet at Upper Moutere Church Hall at 3.30 - 5.30pm. $2 Senior - 'Touch finals, meet at 6.30pm at Upper Moutere Church Hall. $2 JUNIOR Youth age 10 to year 8* SENIOR Youth year 8* - 13 *Year 8 can attend Junior or Senior or both. ANY QUESTIONS? moutereyouth@gmail.com Tessa-022 101 2276/Billy - 021 027 28825