Term 3 Our Junior and Senior Concerts at The Playhouse · 2013. 9. 19. · 19th September 2013 -...
Transcript of Term 3 Our Junior and Senior Concerts at The Playhouse · 2013. 9. 19. · 19th September 2013 -...
19th September 2013 - Week 8 Term 3
Our Junior and Senior Concerts at The Playhouse Next week, Room 1, 4 & 5 will be holding their school concert
at The Playhouse.
Dates are:
Juniors
Tuesday 24th Sept 10.30am Dress Rehearsal (closed)
Wed 25th Sept 1.00pm Matinee Performance
Wed 25th Sept 6.30pm Evening Performance
Seniors
Tuesday 24th Sept 10.30am Dress Rehearsal (Closed)
Thurs 26th Sept 1.00pm Matinee Performance
Thursday 26th Sept 6.30pm Evening Performance
We will also be travelling to The Playhouse by bus this Friday.
As The Playhouse has a limit of 97 seats we have to sell tickets so
get in quick and don’t rely on door sales.
Tickets can be purchased from the office at $2 a person or $5 per family.
Staff Development
Last week Diarmuid, Wendy Jude, Helen and Sarah visited four schools in
Nelson as part of their professional development. They all gained a lot
from the experience and many ideas have already been implemented in
their teaching with more to come. It was a chance to reflect on their own
teaching and look at how other schools meet the needs of their children.
Staff will be presenting their findings to the board.
Chess Tournament
Last Tuesday the Motupipi Chess team competed in our first National
Chess Tournament in Auckland.
The experience of travelling to Auckland and mixing with a diverse range
of children and schools was brilliant. The team performed with distinction
and displayed superb sportsmanship throughout, dealing with a high
pressure situation very well. We entered the tournament as the bottom
ranked out of 21 schools. We never gave up and finished in eleventh place
in the country.
What's happening this Term…..
Term 3
25th September Junior production
Matinee & evening shows
26th September Senior Production
Matinee & Evening shows
27th September Term 3 Ends
14th October Term 4 Begins
Friday Lunches
American Hot Dog $2.50
Slice $1.50
Thanks to Sophia and Lisa for the lunches this week. And to Hesta
for last week’s lunches.
Welcome to Brody !
Brody enjoys writing stories and playing on the computer
in Room 2. We hope you enjoy your time
at Motupipi!
“It was great meeting new people. I made a
friend from the winning Hillsborough
team”. Gabby
I was very proud of our team and how they showed
great sportsmanship.
Rosie
Seeing a lioness up close at the
Auckland Zoo was awesome.
Jamie
I was very proud of myself because I won
more games than I lost. Ryan
It was a great experience going to Auckland and
participating in the National Chess Tournament.
Nico
Board Of Trustees News
BOT Meeting tonight 6.30pm Staffroom
What Could be Improved at Motupipi Feedback.
Here are more of the ‘What could be improved at Motupipi”
Communication about when the Board of Trustees meet .
Dates are always published in the school newsletter. The Board will report back in the newsletter after
each meeting with a summary of what has happened at the Board meeting.
School gates not closing properly.
ITM have been contacted to check all gates ensure they are self shutting. This includes the pool gate.
Beginning of year accounts to be sent out earlier.
Beginning of year accounts have been late. Improvement will be noted for 2014.
Use things other than lollies and food as a reward.
Lollies and food are rarely used as a reward as the main rewards are work published in newsletters, work
shared in front of class, work shared with other classes and the principal, verbal praise from teacher,
parents informed of fantastic work, rewards such as free choice of activity, choice of class game, class or
assembly certificates or stickers.
Solar heating for pool to be more efficient so kids have more swimming time.
A more efficient solar heating system would make swimming lessons more productive due to a consistency
in temperature however it would not prolong the swimming season. Swimming takes a huge amount of time
due to time needed for changing into and out of togs, the need for teaching to be in small groups and the
down time for children waiting for the swimming and the need to cover other areas of the curriculum. The
pool solar heating system will be looked at when we do our budgeting for 2014 next term.
Competition – not all children are competitive.
We encourage competition at Motupipi. Children don’t play chess, board games, sports or hide and seek to
come second, their aim is to win. When we play games and sport we encourage the children to play to win,
however we also encourage them to enjoy participating as well as being good winners and good losers.
What information is shared with for new families?
When families enrol their children at Motupipi they are generally taken on a tour of the school by the
principal and they are given an enrolment package ,which includes the School Charter, an Information
Booklet about the school as well as enrolment forms.
Board of Trustee minutes should be made more public.
The Board of Trustee minutes are always available in a folder at the office.
2013 Dates Term 3 29 July - 27th Sept
Term 4 14th Oct - 20th Dec
Motupipi School Contact
Details:
435 Abel Tasman Drive
Takaka 7183
Phone: 03 525 9986 EMAIL:
Internet Banking No:
03 1711 0013347 00
When we are away from school all week this is
what we get up too…. More Room 3 Writing!
Golden Bay Tennis 9am beginners and under tens. 10am under twelve's.
11.oo to 12.30 teenagers
On Monday I fell out of bed and decided to go blue whale
riding. In the ocean I saw a dolphin and a shark. On
Tuesday I decided to go to the moon. I got in my car and
drove to the spaceship airport and flew to the moon. Then
I went home. On Wednesday I went bungee
jumping down Mt Everest then took a taxi home.
On Thursday I went gang gliding off Mt Cook. On
Friday I climbed the tallest tree in the whole
world.
- By Tara Room 3
On Monday I fell out of bed and I
decided that I would go scuba diving in the deep blue sea. I
saw a big handed crab and a blue and red fish. Then I
swam back up and back home. On Tuesday I fell out of bed
and decided that I wold go in a rocket up to the moon and
to Mars. I went in the jewellery shop there. Then I caught a
Mars taxi back home. On Wednesday I hopped out of bed
and decided that I would go to the tap competition to
dance. Then I tapped back home. On Thursday I decided
that I would climb the tallest building in the world. Then I
went back home. On Friday I decided that I would be
normal Ashley.
- By Ashley Room 3
Fun sports night every Monday night
from 5pm until 6pm, at the high school
field, boys and girls aged 4-7 years old
starting Monday 4th Nov.
Sports will consist of cricket, touch
rugby and a fun game.
(sports may vary).
Cost FREE
If your child is interested please
contact Kylie McKenna on 0272525039
Get your tickets now
from GBHS, NBS, and
Motupipi Primary
School.
A Table of 10 or just an
individual ticket is ok!
Tickets $50 each
Supper Provided
Cash Bar will be open
1920’s flapper/gangster
A GBHS Fundraiser
Headlice We have been noticing lots of untreated headlice in the classrooms.We ask that you please check your children's hair regularly and
treat if necessary. Headlice breed and spread
prolifically in primary schools and it‘s important to eradicate them as
soon as they are noticed!
Monday 30th September Penguin Bus Trip Time: 9am – 3pm Age: 5 to 13 Cost: $24 Meet: Takaka Primary School Come and learn about our local penguins. Visit special sites in Golden
Bay and maybe a bit of fishing. Tuesday 1st October Candle Making Day Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13. Cost $24 Where: Takaka Primary School A fun day of making candles using natural beeswax. Great Christmas
presents. S t r e t c h your body with yoga in the afternoon. Hot Dogs for lunch! Wednesday 2nd October Super Chef Time: 9am – 3pm Age: 5 plus Cost: $24 Where: Takaka Primary School A day of cooking fun for all. Learn to make your own crispy croissants
for lunch - your choice of fillings. Bake cookies to take home for after-
noon tea. Thursday 3rd October Movie Day Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13. Cost $24 Where: NOTE Golden Bay Community Centre Come and see a movie premier! Create your own costume and face
paint in the morning then wander on down to the movies after lunch. Friday 4th October Felting Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13 Cost: $24 Where: Takaka Primary School A day of wool and water creating two different felt pieces. Add some
bling to make it special.
Monday 7th October Mystery Bike Expedition Time: : 9.00am – Noon Age: 5 to 13 yrs Cost: $7 Meet: Takaka Primary School Hall. Check out a new bike track which may challenge your biking skills. Be prepared to get dirty riding through mud and puddles. If too wet, we'll play games in the hall. Make sure your tyres are pumped up ! Tuesday 8th October Fly In Plane Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13 Cost: $22 Where: Takaka Aerodrome. Learn how planes fly and navigate, see who can make the best paper
plane then go for a short flight. You might even see your house! Wednesday 9th October Stone Sculpture NOTE: Two sessions Time: 9.30.am – 11.30 Age: 5 to 13 Cost $8 Time: 1.00pm – 3.00 Age: 9 yrs plus Cost $8 Where: GB Community Centre Learn to carve a cat, fish, candle holder or even a tractor. Thursday 10th October Archery Time: 10.00am –11.30am Age: 5 to 13 yrs Cost: $8 Where: Takaka Primary School How far can you shoot an arrow? Test your eye, hand co-ordination to
the max! Mini MX Bikes Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13 yrs Cost: $10 Where: Takaka Primary School Learn to ride a mini 50cc MX bike. PLEASE wear a bicycle helmet, gloves, long pants & enclosed shoes. Friday 11th October Wooden Toys Time: 9.00am – 11.00am Age: 5 to 13 Cost: $8 Where: GB Community Centre Make trucks, farm machinery, animals or what ever your imagination
can come up with using saws, drills, hammers, nails and screws.
Golden Bay Boredom Busters Contact: Dave Myall at Golden Bay Community Workers
Phone: 03 525 8876 or 027 66 97 142 for outdoor activity weather queries Fax: 03 525 7928 Email: [email protected]
Registrations: We are able to e-mail you registration forms. Register between 9.00am and 4.00pm, at Golden Bay Community Centre, 88 Commer-
cial St., Takaka
What to Bring: Please wear old clothes and bring a snack, a drink (& lunch for full day programmes) unless otherwise stated.
NOTE different venues, please. PLEASE: Do NOT bring electronic toys or cell phones. Advise tutors if contact needs to be made.
The form below is for your reference only but do bring it when registering.
Date Activity Cost
Total $