Term 1 Week 4

Wednesday 26 February 2020 Pirongia School

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This is Week 4 of 10 in Term 1 2020!

We learned about bees. This is how we feed bees. We get sugar water

and we are filling up the feeder to the middle of the feeder.

We saw the ‘Queen’ bee. It was huge and it had a stinger. It also had a

green spot on it.

By Rayner and Twyla.

Kia ora,

Welcome to week 4.

It has been another hot week with no rain in sight. The senior swimming sports was a very well organised and successful event last Friday with some excellent swimming on show. We look forward to the Lower Waipa event on the 13th March. The children and staff have been very understanding about the reduced use of the pool due to the Water Alert 4 being imposed.

Christian Religious Education starts March 12th. Children attending last year status quo applies. We allow a three week time frame after the programme begins for children to opt in or withdraw, after that we require a request, either written or emailed to the principal to withdraw.

Enjoy the rest of the week. We are looking forward to Junior Swimming Sports this Friday.

Nga mihi Jan

OUR SWIMMING POOL

We are struggling at present to keep the pool up and running as we are now on Water Alert 4. Last week we nursed it along to make sure we could have the Senior swimming sports. This week we are doing the same; with a tanker of water arriving

this Thursday and with limited use of the pool we will be going ahead with the Junior swimming sports this Friday. The pool

therefore is closed to the community until further notice.

KEY COMPETENCIES

You will have heard teachers talking about the Key Competencies and the importance of these in the NZ Curriculum. I use the acronym TRUMP to remember them. Thinking, Relating to others, Using language, symbols and texts, Managing self, Participating and contributing. People use these competencies to live, work, and contribute as active members of their communities. More complex than skills, the competencies draw also on knowledge, attitudes, and values in ways that lead to action. They are not separate or stand alone. They are the key to learning in every area.

We look for opportunities to develop these in all we do in our teaching and learning at school. EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) is one way to develop the competencies and one of the main reasons our school is so passionate about it. Briefly each competency is

Thinking– competent thinkers and problem solvers actively seek, use and create knowledge. They reflect, ask questions and challenge assumptions and perceptions.

Relating to others– the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of people in a variety of contexts, be open to new ideas, listen actively, recognize others’ points of view.

Using language, symbols and texts– making sense of the codes in which knowledge is expressed, language and symbols are systems for representing and communicating information, experiences and ideas.– e.g. words, numbers, images, technology

Managing self– is about self motivation, having a can-do attitude, seeing themselves as capable learners, being resourceful, reliable, and resilient. Being able to establish goals, and set high standards

Participating and contributing– being actively involved in communities, which includes, families, whānau, and school. Being drawn together for learning, work, celebrations, or recreation.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The NZ Transport Agency planned drop in sessions planned

for Tuesday 3 March, 2.30 -7pm

to review the speed limits in our village have been cancelled

I will keep you informed if and when any new dates are

shared with us.

Senior Swimming Sports BBQ A massive thank you to all those who helped run the BBQ at Senior Swimming Sports on Friday including those who jumped in on the day to help manage the lunch time rush! - the Earwaker family, Paul Devaliant, Rochelle van Straalen, Amanda Johnson, and Jo Sheridan. The BBQ made over $500 which can now be used by the PTA to support the purchase of resources etc for the school children. CALLING ALL GAZEBOS Thank you to all those who have offered their gazebo for the fair. 20 more gazebos are still needed. If you have a gazebo available, or you work for a business that has a gazebo available for events, please contact Ruth Webb on 021 131 6736.

Calling all dads, sons, uncles, granddads etc – time to get artistic in the kitchen, strap on your pinny and let your imagination run wild! Be in the running to win great prizes and the kudos of being the Rolling Pin

trophy holder until the next fair.

Guys, you do not need to make the cake, but you MUST decorate the cake, you can ask your sons and nephews to help – but no ladies! Decorated cakes need to be dropped off at the school office during the day on 13th March by 3pm with the competition winners announced at 5.30pm. The winning cakes will be auctioned off with all other entries sold at the sweet treat stall.

1st prize – table-top BBQ (RRP $299)

2nd prize – Hobbiton Movie Voucher for 2 (RRP $80)

27th Feb—Hearing and Vision Testing 10.30am

28th Feb—Junior Swimming Sports

04th March—Whānau Hui (AGM) 7pm in the Whānau Room

05th March—Year 5/6 Leadership day

06th March—Year 7/8 Leadership day

06th March—ASSEMBLY—Rātā Team presenting

9th-10th March—TAWA Team Raglan camp

12th March—Religious Education begins

13th March—Lower Waipa Swimming

13th March—SCHOOL FAIR

16th-27th March—Life Education

17th March—Kahikatea Mountain Biking

18th March—BoT meeting 7pm

20th March—ASSEMBLY—Tawa Team presenting

24th-26th March—Learning Conferences

25th March—PTA—AGM meeting 7.00pm in the staffroom

27th March—Kapahaka Day noho—School hall

31st March—PHOTOLIFE– School photos

02nd April—Whānau Hui 3.15pm

03rd April—ASSEMBLY—Kahikatea Team presenting

08th April—Kawaka team Sailing

02nd April—Tech Arts Showcase

09th April—END OF TERM 1

28th April—Term 2 Begins

Tēnā koutou katoa e te whānau Mōhio koe: Whakairo (Māori carvings) were some of our first ‘story books’ for Māori. Carvings would portray stories and traits about different ancestors, narratives, history, events, and each area of Aotearoa had a different carving style. Once you know these carving styles you can tell where the carving originates from, or who it is about or carved by according to the different carved patterns and styles. Kapahaka: I made an error in last week’s newletter - the ‘have-a-go’ sessions will begin next week, due to Junior Swimming Sports this Friday. Kapahaka will still be on for senior school students. Any senior students who know they would like to begin kapahaka are welcoome to attend this week. Whānau Hui: Wednesday, 4 March, 7pm in the Whānau Room. This will also be our AGM, and our planning hui for the fair which will be the Friday of the following week (13 March). Please see the Pirongia School Whānau Group Facebook page to add your ideas, or let us know what you can contribute for our Whānau Group stall for the Fair. Kia pai tō koutou wiki, nā Whaea Kathie

FRIDAY LUNCH THIS WEEK… NACHOS $3.00 +GF opt

Order to Bob the Box by 9am

MUSIC FEES FOR TERM 1 & 2 are now due.

PIRONGIA SCHOOL IS A NO SMOKING & NO VAPING

ZONE.

FREE EAR CLINIC SERVICE FOR CHILDREN-TE AWAMUTU

Wednesday 22nd April, Rose Gardens, 8am-2pm

For enquiries phone 07 838 3565

ARE YOU MISSING YOUR TEDDY?

THIS ADORABLE WEE CHAP HAS BEEN HANGING

OUT IN THE SICKBAY FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS

AND WE ARE WORRIED HE IS MISSING HIS OR HER

OWNER. PLEASE COLLECT FROM THE OFFICE.

Old Playground equipment:

Offers considered, - Come in and have a look– this is in good

condition and was surplus to needs following the reconstruction

of the old playground in 2018. It can be viewed by the

caretakers shed.

TEACHING POSITIONS AT PIRONGIA SCHOOL-

Currently we are advertising two positions at our school:

Fixed Term Full time position( Maternity Leave) - A Y5/6 position

commencing in Term 2 (28 April) to 16 December. Closes March

6th 3pm

Fixed term Full time position—New Entrant position commencing

Term 2 (28 April) to 16 December. Closes March 6th 3pm

Enquires to the Principal: jcullen@pirongia.school.nz

School contact number: 07 8719 727

Junior Swimming Sports: This is going ahead at this stage. We will confirm by Thursday afternoon if we are cancelling/postponing.

Date: Friday 28th February (week 4) Participants: Rata and Tawa Team students Venue: Pirongia School pool Postponement Date: Monday 2nd March Contact: Ella Muckle (emuckle@pirongia. school. nz) Students Wear/Bring…

Named togs & towel Togs/swimming cap optional Swimming bag Full brimmed hat & sunscreen Rash shirt or spare t-shirt

Timetable: Here is the outline for the day. Please note we may run ahead of schedule (the times are approximations only). Pirongia Junior Rugby Club: Registration & Weigh In’s Pirongia Rugby Clubrooms Monday 2nd March, Wednesday 4th March 6-8 pm Sunday 8th March 10am – 12pm Grade available 6th to 13th New Grade for 2020 – Quick Rip for Ages 7 to 10 A Copy of Birth Certificate/ Age ID required for all players Subs must be paid on night EFTpos available Jason Harrison 027 839 2559 Paul Dale 0274 746 791 pirongiajuniorrugby@gmail.com

Te Awamutu Football Club: TA Football Club is holding their Junior registration day 7th March 2020 from 9.00am - 12 noon at the Clubrooms, Armstrong Avenue. We invite all juniors to come along and register their interest in playing the 2020 season. On the day we will be holding a pop-up gear sale of donated items i.e. shin pads, boots, training gear. If you have anything to donate please get in touch. teawamutua.f.c@gmail.com for any enquiries

Cricket: Here is this week’s draw (fingers crossed!) Wildcats vs Ham West Smashers @ Jansen Park 3 Friday 5.30pm Volts vs Puketaha Smashers @ Jansen Park 7 Friday 5.30pm Pacers vs St Josephs @ Steele Park 2 Saturday 9am Mounties vs Matamata Intermediate @ Matamata Intermediate School Saturday 9am

Show Jumping: If you are interested in joining Pirongia School’s show jumping team (25th March) please contact Dona Hobbs for more information or to register your interest (dhobbs@pirongia.school.nz)

Well done to McKenna, Lauren

and Olivia for taking part in the 2020 X-Race.

Good stuff girls!!

8 year old girls: Ruby W 1st Breaststroke, 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle, 3rd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke Bella 2nd Breaststroke, 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle, 2nd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke Madeleine P 3rd Breaststroke Elise 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke 8 year old boys: Digby 1st Breaststroke, 2nd Backstroke, 2nd Freestyle, 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle Ruben J 2nd Breaststroke Jack N 3rd Breaststroke Stanley 1st Backstroke, 1st Freestyle, 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle Mason 3rd Freestyle, 3rd 2 Lengths Freestyle 9 year old girls: Tilly 1st Freestyle, 1st Breaststroke, 1st Backstroke, 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle Paige M 2nd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke Karley 3rd Freestyle Emily W 2nd Breaststroke Sophia H 3rd Breaststroke Rania 3rd Backstroke Rhythm 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle Summer H 3rd 2 Lengths Freestyle 9 year old boys: Cooper 1st Freestyle, 2nd Breaststroke, 2nd Backstroke, 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle Toby McL 2nd Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle Ryan A 3rd Freestyle, 3rd 2 Lengths Freestyle Maddox 1st Breaststroke Lachie van B 3rd Breaststroke, 3rd Backstroke 10 year old girls: Sian 1st Open Medley, 1st Freestyle, 2nd Breaststroke, 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle, 1st 4 Lengths Freestyle Mela 2nd Open Medley, 1st Breaststroke, 2nd Backstroke, 3rd 2 Lengths Freestyle Isabella 2nd Freestyle Kate D 3rd Freestyle, 3rd Breastrsoke, 3rd Backstroke, 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle, 2nd 4 Lengths Freestyle Ronnie 1st Backstroke 10 year old boys: Isaac P 1st Open Medley, 1st Freestyle, 1st Breaststroke, 1st Backstroke, 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle, 1st 4 Lengths Freestyle Oscar 3rd Open Medley, 2nd Freestyle, 2nd Breaststroke, 2nd Backstroke, 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle Liam B 3rd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke Sam S 3rd Breaststroke, 3rd 2 Lengths Freestyle 11 year old girls: Holly P 3rd Open Medley, 3rd Freestyle, 1st Breaststroke, 3rd 2 Lengths Freestyle Tayler 1st Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke, 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle Emma S 2nd Freestyle, 3rd Breaststroke, 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle Dayna 2nd Breaststroke Hayley 1st Backstroke Zarna 2nd Backstroke 11 year old boys: Jacob McP 1st Freestyle, 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle, 3rd 4 Lengths Freestyle Quinn 2nd Freestyle, 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle Gordon 3rd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke Cash 1st Breaststroke, 3rd Backstroke, 3rd 2 Lengths Freestyle Nathan D 2nd Breaststroke Max 3rd Breaststroke Lucas 1st Backstroke

12 year old girls: Amelia T 1st Breaststroke, 3rd 2 Lengths Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke Kaylee M 2nd Breaststroke Jessada 3rd Breaststroke, 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle , 1st Backstroke, 2nd Freestyle Libby 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle, 1st Freestyle Dareeya 2nd Backstroke Hannah F 3rd Freestyle 12 year old boys: Dylan E 2nd Open Medley, 1st Breaststroke, 1st Backstroke, 2nd 2 Lengths Freestyle, 1st Freestyle, 2nd 4 Lengths Freestyle Hunter B 2nd Breaststroke, 2nd Freestyle Jacob S 3rd Breaststroke, 3rd 2 Lengths Freestyle Aidan H 2nd Backstroke, 1st 2 Lengths Freestyle, 3rd Equal Freestyle Blake S 3rd Backstroke Mac 3rd Equal Freestyle

HOUSE RELAYS:

Girls:

Kea – 1st

Tui – 2nd

Kakapo – 3rd

Kiwi – 4th

Boys:

Kea – 1st

Tui – 2nd

Kakapo – 3rd

Kiwi - 4th

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