13th March 2014 - Week 6 Term 1

Golden Bay School’s Swimming Sports Last Friday, we sent a team of 47 children to compete in the Golden Bay School’s Swimming Sports

held at the High School pool. All swam a minimum of two races with many making semis and finals

which meant for a tiring day.

Many of the children needed to draw on our vision of Believe in Yourself and Take the Challenge, as

they were very nervous and at times doubted themselves.,

We were proud of the effort put in by the children and felt they represented our school particularly

well.

Results of finals were:

7/8 Boys

Tane 3rd Backstroke

7/8 Girls

Daisy 1st Breaststroke, 2nd Backstroke, 3rd Freestyle

Cherysh 3rd Breaststroke

9 Boys

Keegan 1st Freestyle, 2nd Medley, 3rd Backstroke

Caleb 1st Medley, 2nd Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

Leo 1st Breaststroke

9 Girls

Gabby 3rd Medley, 3rd Backstroke, 3rd Freestyle

Bridie 2nd Backstroke

10/11 Boys

Joey 2nd Backstroke, 3rd Medley

Nico 2nd Medley

10/11 Girls

Brigets 2nd Medley 3rd Breaststroke, 3rd Backstroke, 3rd Freestyle

Hannah 3rd Medley

What's happening this Term…..

Term 1

2oth March Triathlon

26th March Assembly

8-11th April Room 5 Totaranui Camp

9th April Assembly 2.10pm

17th April Last day of Term 1

18th April Good Friday

5th May Term 2 begins.

2014 Dates Term 1 4th Feb - 17th April Term 2 5th May - 4th July Term 3 21st July - 26th Sept Term 4 13th Oct - 19th Dec

We would like to welcome Nina into Rm 5

& wish her all the best for the year ahead Visit from Moss Burmester

On Monday morning Moss Burmester, an ANZ Olym-

pic Ambassador, will visit and speak with our children

about the Olympic values of excellence, friendship

and respect. Moss will relate these to our motto and

vision as well answer children’s questions and talk

about his life as a swimmer and growing up.

Moss will talk with Room 2 & 3 first at 11am and

then Rooms 1,4 & 5. He will also present certificates

to those children who gained places in the finals of

the Golden Bay Schools inter school swim sports

held last Friday.

Nina - 3rd from right with her friends from Rm5

Friday Lunches

Spaghetti Bolognaise $2.50

Chocolate Cake $1.50

Thanks to Anna and Lou

for lunches this week.

Well done to those children who were

awarded certificates yesterday for

demonstrating ‘Respect’ to their

classmates.

The value ‘Respect’ is a focus for all clas-

ses.

Aonghus, Noah, Emily, Trey, Arju-

na, Jaiden, Grady and

Cherysh

Ukulele Tuesdays

Please bring your Ukuleles and

books

Room 3 have been learning to add detail into their writing

Triathalon training

I loved getting wet in the pool. It was fun

because I got wet when I ran in the water.

By Nathan

Thursday

Today we all hopped in the pool for Triathlon train-

ing. We ran in the water fast. Next we ran to the

back field. We had to go around two times in the

pool. I liked getting wet in the water. I had to go

fast in the water and climb out of the pool. It was

fun doing triathalon training.

By Emily C

What is Summer?

Summer is jumping over the waves.

Summer is licking a cold ice-cream

Summer is kayaking

Summer is fun, lots of fun.

By Holley

The Weekend

In the weekend I went to Bencarri. I had

Nachos with cream and cheese too. It

was fun.

The fish was going round and round, the

shiny fish.

We saw a rabbit and it was pregnant.

By Trey

The Weekend

In the weekend I went to Patarau. There was

a big swing there. We stayed there for two

nights. There was a big sand dune. I brought

my bow and arrow. Joey brought his bow and

arrow as well. It was really fun at Patarau.

By Noah

The Jet Ski

I went to see the jet ski

at the boat club and I sat

on the jet ski too.

By Taylor

Pupu Springs

In the weekend we went to Pupu Springs. We did the whole track with Nana. It was

very long. When we got home it was very, very dark.

By Archie

Motupipi School Triathlon - 20th March

Triathlon Training

From tomorrow through to next Wednesday. There will be triathlon training for all chil-

dren during the 1.30pm -2pm break for 15 minutes,. Children will need togs, shoes for

running and if possible their bike /scooter. (Beach shoes are great but not crocs please)

If bikes /scooters are to be left at school the children can put them in their classroom

each night for safe keeping.

Motupipi School Triathalon

The Motupipi Triathlon for all Motupipi children will be held next Thursday 2oth March

at the Pohara Beach Motor Camp.

The event will involve a short swim or wade followed by a bike or scooter ride and then a

run to the finish.

The day’s plan is 10.00 am

Leave Motupipi by bus for Pohara camp

Arrive and ensure bike or scooter is lined up between the correct age signs. Put helmet

on bike / scooter

Staff to walk age groups around the course

Before taking each group to the beach, children are to put their shoes / t shirt by their

bike, unless already wearing them in the swim.

11.00am

Races to start in following order 10yrs, 9 yrs, 8 yrs, 7yrs, 6yrs, 5 yrs

12.00pm

Prizegiving

12.15 pm

Lunch - Sausage sizzle available

Before getting on their bike or scooter, children will need to put on shoes, helmet and T-

shirt, unless wearing a wetsuit / rash vest from the swim . Shoes must be worn on the

run.

Bikes or scooters are suitable for 5 & 6 yr races as it is all on tarseal. The 7 -10 years

are on tarseal, grass and shingle, which would be hard on a scooter and more suitable for

bikes

Once events are over we will have some time out on the beach and return back to school

around 2.00pm

If you wish to drop the bike /scooter earlier at the camp, you may do so .There will be

age signs for the placement of bikes, which will be set up early in the morning by the

beach entry opposite the playground..

If your child needs to borrow a bike /scooter on the day please let us know by next

Thursday so we can arrange someone from another age group to share.

If you have a trailer and are able to transport bikes / scooters to Pohara, please let us

know as there could be a few to transport.

We will also need a few parents to help around the track when your child isn’t racing,

especially at the bike transition areas.

Room 2 have been writing some fantastic stories this week!

Motupipi School Contact

Details:

435 Abel Tasman Drive

Takaka 7183

Phone: 03 525 9986

EMAIL: markc@motupipi.school.nz

Or: office@motupipi.school.nz

Internet Banking No:

03 1711 0013347 00

What am I?

I start with r

I pick rubbish up

I am a Robot By Brody

I am being chased by a Stingray By Maya

It was really foggy and I couldn’t see By Emily

I am on the bike By Kiyo

I am going camping By Carmyn My Rocket is blasting off into space

By Carter

What am I?

I am big

I have sharp teeth

I have a big mouth

I am a Monster By Teru

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