PARENTS NEWSLETTER TERM 3, WEEK 1 27 July 2018

Maranatha Christian School 180 Hill Road, Belmont, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

T 565 0749 F 565 0747 E office@maranatha.school.nz W maranatha.school.nz

Tēnā koutou katoa Welcome back to Term 3! I pray that you all managed to stay warm and dry, finding time for fellowship with family and friends over the recent school holiday period. During this time, the building work at school intensified with the complete removal of asbestos and the commencement of work on external/internal frameworks and on new window units. A new Building Special Bulletin will be sent out next week. Term 3’s theme is God is Holy and Pure, with particular focus on the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes. Additionally, this term we will be exploring places which are important to individuals, families and cultures, as well as places which have significance for all New Zealanders. This will include a trip to Government House and the Beehive! A continued focus will be our support of the David Tyler School in Uganda. In just two terms we have already fundraised over $3000… and this does not include the generous donations from individual families via the Give-a-little Page! Praise God for the generous hearts of His people.

On the subject of generous hearts, Peter Ferrar - Principal of Cornerstone Christian School and leader of our Lower North Island Christian Community of Learning/Kāhui Ako (LNICoL), visited last term. During his visit, Peter gifted Maranatha Christian School (on behalf of the Cornerstone BoT) a large section of near new astroturf sufficient to cover the grass area next to the junior playground! Once installed (projected 2019) this area would be accessible to students all year round… wow! Please join with me in upholding Cornerstone Christian School in our prayers and give praise and thanksgiving to God for His wonderful works through His people. Looking Ahead… Next week, mid year Learning Conferences are being held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Further details are in this newsletter. I look forward to seeing you all then. Kia pai tō rā whakatā (Have a fantastic weekend.) In His love Steve Farrand (Principal)

2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”.

Maranatha Christian School 180 Hill Road, Belmont, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

T 565 0749 F 565 0747 E office@maranatha.school.nz W maranatha.school.nz

Coming up! Tuesday, 31 July Learning Conferences, 2.00 pm—8.00 pm

Wednesday, 1 August Learning Conferences, 3.20 pm—5.00 pm

Wednesday, 1 August PTA Meeting, 7.30 pm, 3/149 Hill Road, Belmont

All Welcome!

Thursday, 2 August Learning Conferences, 2.00 pm—7.20 pm

Thursday, 2 August Scholastic Book Club Orders due today

Monday, 3 September Staff Only Day

Monday, 6 August— Thursday, 9 August - Swimming at Stokes Valley Pool

Monday, 13 August— Thursday, 16 August - Swimming at Stokes Valley Pool

Tuesday, 11 September— Trip to Parliament & Government house ( half of

school)

Thursday, 13 September Trip to Parliament & Government House (other half

of school)

Letter from the Board of Trustees

The BOT met last night and caught up on the building work programme, solid financial progress and heard about positive mid-year academic results.

We also had the opportunity to reflect on the success of last terms ‘Celebration of Learning’ which had a huge turn-out on a very cold winter night! It was great to not only experience the wonderful hangi that was provided by our Māori Whanau Group but to see that this, along with other fundraising for the David Tyler School has meant over $3000 has been donated. What a huge achievement! We are packing up the uniforms, felt books made by students last term and letters at the moment - and working on sponsorship for this.

This term we have our swimming programme getting underway which is something the students really look forward to. We also have Learning Conferences starting next Tuesday so please make sure you get yourself booked in for these invaluable conversations.

The building work is progressing really well and the contractors are doing things to a very high standard and having some lovely interaction with our students. All the children have been outstanding at managing themselves well around the building work - thank you for helping us with this. It will be great when all the work is completed.

The Maranatha Foundation Board fund the building work and this is a huge financial commitment, which is made possible by your attendance payments each term - thank you for your support!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Rohan Wong—BOT chair

Scholastic Book Club

Brochures will have gone home this week. Orders are due by: Thursday, 2 August 2018. No cash payments please. Any queries, contact Susanna on susannag@maranatha.school.nz.

Learning Conferences

Attached to this Newsletter is a copy of the letter which was emailed out earlier with information on how to book an interview. Also attached is a copy of the Student Information Sheet which needs to be completed and brought to the Learning Conferences. If you have any trouble booking a time, please contact the office. The dates and times of the Learning Conferences are:

Tuesday, 31 July—2.00 pm—8.00 pm Wednesday, 1 August—3.20 pm—5.00 pm Thursday, 2 August—2.00 pm—7.20 pm

Cut Off dates for future Enrolments —VERY IMPORTANT

For a child starting school in: Cut Off Date Interview Date Term 2, 2019: 13 August 2018 6 September 2018 Terms 3 & 4 2019: 25 February 2019 21 March 2019

Welcome to the following children who started in Kiwi class at Maranatha in Term 3:

Naveiah Griffin

Layla-Grace We hope you and your family settle in quickly into the Maranatha community!

Swimming Programme Term 3: The swimming programme will be starting in Week 3, and will run from Monday to Thursday during Week 3 and Week 4. Students will be transported by bus to Stokes Valley pool during this time. Please see the attached Information Sheet for details.

Job Vacancy—Office job-share Fixed Term office assistant job-share position available till the end of 2018. Two days per week, (Thursday and Friday) 8.30—3.00 pm. Send your Cover letter & CV to office@maranatha.school.nz by Friday, 3 August. Interviews will be held Friday, 10 August for a start date of Thursday, 16 August 2018 (negotiable).

PTA Information

Next Meeting: Everyone is welcome to come along to our friendly PTA Committee meeting on Wednesday, 1 August at 7.30 pm, 3/149 Hill Road, Belmont (Sheree Fletcher’s house).

WANTED: New Members! We would LOVE to have some new members to help us—come along to the meeting and find out how you can help!

Hotdogs: This is our ongoing PTA fundraiser for Maranatha! All hotdogs cost $2.60 each (or half for $1.30) and can be ordered in advance through Lunchonline.

Second Hand Uniforms: Don’t forget you can sell and buy second hand uniform via the PTA Second Hand Uniform page on Maranatha’s Facebook page. Check it out!

L.I.F.E. Award Certificates

Congratulations to the following children who received LIFE Awards at our assembly in Term 2, on 3 July:

Esther C—Love Fadzi R—Excellence Tapiwa D—Faith Prathna L—Integrity Jessica G—Faith Amelia J—Love Sam H—Integrity Jake B—Love Tinaye R—Love Ashley T—Faith Mitchell K—Excellence Savannah G—Love Elijah F—Integrity Paul M—Love

Term Dates for 2019

Term 1: Thursday, 31 January to Friday, 12 April Term 2: Monday, 29 April to Friday, 5 July Term 3: Monday, 22 July to Friday, 27 September Term 4: Monday, 14 October to Wednesday, 18 December

L.I.F.E.

A L.I.F.E. in Christ is the basis of our values

Love: We love as God loves us

Integrity: We live by the example set by Christ

Faith: We believe and trust God for all things

Excellence: We aim high, doing our best for God

and His Kingdom

WANTED!

We would like to borrow a couple of

medium to large oil column heaters please! Due to the building work at school, there is no heating in many areas—contact the office if you can help.

Year 3& 4 Basketball team having a practise:

Congratulations to Krisnan Ioane for being selected to represent the Hutt Valley in U12s Rugby, playing at the Interzone tournament held during the school holidays. Parents! Don’t forget to let the office know if your son/daughter has received any awards/recognition outside of school that you would like to be included in the Newsletter. We love acknowledging the gifts/talents of our children!

TOUR OF PARLIAMENT

An exciting opportunity for the children is coming

up!

Tuesday, 11 &

Thursday, 13

September 2018

Projected cost for

transport per child

will be $10.

More details to

follow!

Public Notices

Thinking of Selling? Talk to Tony! Tony Pitiroi has been gifting $250 from every house he sells to Mara-natha over the past two years—we are truly blessed to have re-ceived these gifts. Please give Tony a call on 021 562 564 if you are considering sell-ing. Thank you Tony!

Find the Light Drama Classes An exciting new drama programme is coming to Lower Hutt. Find the light Drama; Kimihia te Aho is the creative gem of Chantelle Brader and Tess Jamieson-Karaha. Both Professionals in the performing arts industry, the long time duo are bringing their expertise and a whole lot of fun to kids of the Hutt Valley. They are running weekly drama classes for children aged 6 - 18yrs. Come join a FREE TRIAL class on Tuesday 24th of July at the Moera Community Hall. The

classes will run every Tuesday during the term. 6-7yrs 3.30-4pml 8-9yrs 4-5pm; 10-12 4-5pm; 13-15yrs 5-6pm; 16+ yrs

5-6pm. Please contact Chantelle on 0226014191 to secure your spot or find their page on facebook find-the-light-drama

A Marsden Whitby education for your son or daughter in Year 9, 2019 or beyond Open Day You are invited to the Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Whitby Open Day on Friday 17 August, any time between 10am and 2pm. This is a great opportunity to see the Marsden Whitby campus, to explore the benefits of a Marsden education and to find out about the Marsden Whitby programmes. There will be staff and students to talk to and the students look forward to showing you around. For more information and to register visit marsden.school.nz/experience Enrolments -Marsden Whitby applications for enrolment for 2019 and beyond are now open. There are limited spaces in Year 9 for 2019 and a wait list for entry in 2019 is likely. If you have any questions or would like a personal tour please call 04 234 1070 or visit marsden.school.nz/whitby

Got a talent you'd like to share on the big stage? Goodtime Music Academy and the Hutt City Council are running 'Hutt's Got Tal-ent', Aug 13-17th, with over $2,500 worth of prizes to be won! Entries close Friday 3rd of August. You can register at HGT.GTMA.CO.NZ