BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONS

Election papers have been posted this week. A

reminder that the voting closes at 12 noon on

Friday 31st March. Please let Adelle know if you

did not receive a voting paper

adelle.broadmore@roseneath.school.nz

BOT Elections Key Dates:

Votes cast: Wednesday, 22 March – Friday 31

March (poll closes at 12 noon)

Result declared: Thursday, 6 April

GARDENING WORKING BEE SUNDAY 2ND APRIL FROM 1-3PM

We would love to see the whole school community pitch in to help tidy up the gardens so they

match the new and improved school buildings. Friends will be running a free sausage sizzle for the

kids (and adults) and coffee and tea too. We will text you on Sunday morning if we have to

postpone again due to bad weather. Otherwise we’ll see you with your gardening gloves, trowels,

loppers and clippers in hand.

Friends of Roseneath School

FOOD PROCESSOR WANTED

Does anybody have an old (working) food processor that you don’t need anymore? If you do can

Lower Deck please have it because we would like to recycle paper.

Lower Deck

TEACHER APPOINTMENT FOR THE LONG BOAT: TERMS 2-4

We are thrilled to announce that Chantal McKee will be joining the staff from Terms 2-4 while

Luana is Acting Principal. Chantal is a highly experienced teacher with particular strengths in

maths, sports and literacy. She will be working in The Long Boat with Luana over the next few

weeks, and will be at Parent Conferences in Week 10.

ROSENEATH SCHOOL T-SHIRTS

We have commercially printed Roseneath School T-Shirts available for sale from the school

office for $28 each. These are perfect for everyday wear, but also for those students

representing our school in a sports team.

BOT

GARDENING

NEW TEACHER

CONFERENCES

ICAS

SCIENCE

TABLOID SPORTS

TOTE BAGS

TE PAPA

GENERAL

PH. 384-7218 OFFICE@ROSENEATH.SCHOOL.NZ WWW.ROSENEATH.SCHOOL.NZ

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

After School care,

RASC, bookings are made

directly between

Parents/Caregivers and

the RASC

provider— Miss Pyar.

Casual bookings can be

made up until noon on the

day required. Please call

0276898845 for

availability. Forms for

RASC are on our website

www.roseneath.school.nz/

Information.

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Tabloid Sports

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YEARS 1-3 REPORTING AND YEARS 4-8 GOAL SETTING

CONFERENCES

Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday 4th April and Wednesday 5th

April, with our later evening being Tuesday evening (for Lower Bridge,

Upper Deck, The Long Boat and Upper Bridge). For our Aft and Lower

Deck students and Lower Bridge Year 3s, only those who are due for

anniversary or progress reporting will need to book a time this

term- that is, students who have recently had (or are due to have) a

birthday or are half way between birthdays. The teachers of Years 1-3

students will have been in touch if you do need a meeting this term, and

other children will have their meetings next term. Please ask if you are

not sure.

Online Booking:

This year we are trialling an on-line booking system. This will enable you to book times that suit you best. Just a wee

reminder that we do only have space for one interview time per child.

www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

code: zbgd2

We sent an email on Tuesday with more details of how to book and we hope it is an easy and quick process for you- please let

us know if you have any trouble or would prefer us to book the conference times for you.

ICAS EXAMS 2017

We are offering children in years 4-8 the opportunity to take part in the 2017 International Competitions and Assessments

for Schools.

These ’tests’ are designed by the University of New South Wales - Educational Assessment Australia (ICAS)

NB. These competitions are designed to challenge and measure achievement for students in years 4-8. They are optional.

If you wish your child to take part please fill in the form given to students or contact - luana.carroll@roseneath.school.nz

All entries close Thursday 30th March.

Kind regards,

Luana Carroll

Deputy Principal

More fun games at Tabloid sports day

ICAS SUBJECT ICAS SITTING DATE PRICE

Digital Technologies Tuesday, 23 May 2017 NZD 9.50

Science Tuesday, 30 May 2017 NZD 9.50

Writing Monday, 12 June – Friday, 16 June 2017* NZD 20.50

Spelling Wednesday, 14 June 2017 NZD 11.50

English Tuesday, 1 August 2017 NZD 9.50

Mathematics Tuesday, 15 August 2017 NZD 9.50

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SCIENCE OPEN AFTERNOON TUESDAY 11TH APRIL,

2PM-3PM

On Tuesday 11th April we invite all of our Roseneath families to join us for

an open afternoon. Come and see what your children have been learning

with their science topic this term. You might even have a chance to do an

experiment and test your own gathering and interpreting data skills!

How is a chrysalis formed?

A caterpillar is a beautiful creature, but the way it turns into a butterfly

isn't gorgeous. A caterpillar is a Lepidoptera,(an insect group including

butterflies and moths). It lives in hedges, bushes and milkweed. Milkweed

is more commonly known as the swan plant. A synonym for chrysalis is

pupa. But how is a chrysalis (or pupa) formed?

A caterpillar (also known as larvae) forms a silk harness-known as a cremaster. Once the cremaster is made and completed,

the caterpillar hangs from it and digests itself inside its own skin!

It sheds that skin, but then grows a hardened, shell-like version on the digested caterpillar. The shell-like skin on the larvae

is the chrysalis or the pupa. Inside the pupa, the caterpillar turns into a gooey soup except for the nervous system, breathing

tubes and imaginal disks which are small clusters of cells. Once the soup is made, the caterpillar goo rearranges itself into a

butterfly.

When the butterfly comes out of the pupa, the butterfly starts the production again. Next time you see a butterfly, think

about what it has been through.

Written by Maggie

TABLOID SPORTS

We had a wonderful time at Crawford Green last Thursday. Thank you to all of our willing parent helpers who supported the

groups and to Friends for the sausage sizzle which was a bit of a highlight! Our student leaders should be congratulated for

their preparation and skills in running the event.

My favourite game is Sharky Sharky because there were places that you were only allowed and territories. Alex was a very

good leader because he was funny and took us to the right places at the right time. Abigail was good at leading the games

because she explained the game very well and reminded the people at the right time.

ROSENEATH SCHOOL TOTE BAGS

Friends of Roseneath are selling these handy tote bags.

1 for $18

2 for $32

3 for $50

Please email the school on office@roseneath.school.nz if you would like to place an order.

Friends of Roseneath School

Tabloid Sports Day

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TE PAPA TRIP: LOWER BRIDGE, UPPER DECK, THE LONG BOAT

TUESDAY 21ST MARCH

On Tuesday our Year 3-6 students explored The Bug Lab exhibition at Te Papa as part

of their learning for science. A huge thank you to all of our parent helpers for joining

us on the trip.

Te Papa Bug Lab Trip

What we learnt:

Mosquitoes:

There are 3,500 mosquito species

Only 5 or 6 types of mosquitoes carry diseases and sting you

You get a mosquito itch from it spitting into you before they drink your blood

Mosquitoes only drink a small bit of your blood before your blood makes a wall against it

Mosquitoes also collect pollen

Dragonflies:

Dragonflies see the world in slow motion; it makes it easier to catch their prey

Dragonflies were alive before the dinosaurs

Dragonflies catch 95% of their prey

Dragonflies are the fastest flying animals on earth

Orchid Mantis:

The orchid mantis look like orchid flowers, making it easier to catch prey

To bugs, the orchid mantis glows like a flower and stands out

They wait until their prey is really close. She, then, strikes and eats it

The orchid mantis is white

Emerald Wasp:

Emerald wasps are black and green

The emerald wasp stings the cockroaches vein connected to their two front legs

They sting the brain to turn the cockroach into a zombie. The cockroach can move but it doesn’t want to

The emerald wasp leads the cockroach to its nest and then lays an egg on it

They bury the cockroach. A new emerald wasp hatches out and eats the cockroach

Our Wonderings:

I wonder why emerald wasps lay their eggs on a cockroach. – Allegra

I wonder why hornets attack bees. - Samantha

Trip to Te Papa

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GENERAL

French school holiday programme this Easter in Hataitai at the Community

Centre on Waipapa Road—Millie Porter 0274944100

Rata Studios have a great opportunity for budding magicians who would love

the chance to spend 3 days with a Professional Magician and Actor

jackie@ratastudios.co.nz

New school holiday programme called Wilderkids—04 385 0500

Lyall Bay Surf Lifesaving club Auction—30 March NZ Portrait Gallery Shed 11

open 5.30 pm Auction 6.30 pm

Skylight like would like to advise we are now taking registrations for our

Bereavement Group—0800 299 100

Brainwave Trust Seminar at Evans Bay Yacht Club next Tuesday 28 March

from 7-9pm—(04) 387 1195

Hataitai and Matarangi Kindergarten and are having Movie on the Green at the Hataitai Bowling Club 157 Hataitai Rd Friday 7

April 5 pm movie starts 6 pm The Muppets Rain day is 8 April. Tickets at www.firefly.nz bring blankets, cushions and case for

buying snacks etc

KIdzStuff Theatre for Children Incorporated—Holiday shows

Not-for-profit Rhythmic Gymnastics Club info@rhythmicgym.nz

cityswim@vodafone.co.nz—Swimming lessons

hello@mtvichub.org.nz—Mt Victoria annual treasure hunt 2 April

Bigair Gymnastics and Cheerleading 14 Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay, Wellington 383 8779

Kind regards

Adelle Broadmore and the Roseneath Team

Students enjoying the Bug display

Term 1 Dates Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 9

27-31 Mar

Swimming

Week 10

3-7 Apr

Yr 1-3 Goal Setting

Yr 4-8 Three Way Conferences

www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

zbgd2

Swimming

Week 11

10-14 Apr

2pm Open After-

noon: Science

Showcase

Families

Welcome

Swimming

Last Day Term 1

Good Friday