1  July  2015  Tēnā  koutou  kātoa    We  are  looking  forward  to  parents  and  students  meeting  with  their  teachers  on  Thursday  to  share  the  children’s  learning  and  set  some  goals  for  the  next  part  of  the  year.  If  you  haven’t  made  a  time  it  is  not  too  late  –  please  ring  the  office  or  go  online  to  www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code  and  enter  the  event  code  5W28Y.        I  am  going  to  be  in  Russia  and  Scandinavia  for  the  holidays  and  first  three  weeks  of  the  term,  attending  the  International  Principals’  Conference  in  Finland  and  meeting  with  other  teachers  and  leaders.  One  of  the  highlights  will  be  going  to  the  school  in  Norway  previously  attended  by  Malene  Jacobsen  who  is  in  Year  8.  Malene’s  brother  will  attend  the  school  when  the  family  returns  to  Norway.    In  my  absence  Mrs  Knuckey  and  Mr  Georgeson  will  act  in  my  role.    

DATES  FOR  YOUR  CALENDAR    Friday  June  19th  –    Wednesday  1st  July   Life  Education  bus  in  school  Thursday  July  2nd         Parent/Teacher  Interviews  in  the  classrooms         Inglewood  High  School  Open  Day    

–  1pm-­‐3:10pm  at  Inglewood  High  School  Friday  July  3rd       Celebration  Assembly  –  2pm  in  the  hall  

Last  day  of  Term  2  Monday  July  20th       Term  3  begins  Thursday  July  23rd       Intermediate  Team  Open  Evening         -­‐  5:30pm  in  the  Library  Sunday  August  2nd   Family  Photoday  Fundraiser  Tuesday  August  18th     PTA  Meeting  –  7pm  in  the  staffroom    

School  Tuckshop  Please  note:  the  Tuckshop  will  be  closed  during  the  first  week  of  Term  3.  

HOLIDAY ART CLASSES Holiday Art Classes for children 5-14 years at The Art Club @ Real Tart Gallery A great selection of art and craft activities - 2 hour class for $20 each. For a programme txt Angela Sands 0211 021 861 or email sandsfam@ihug.co.nz  

Jump  Jamming  at  the  Mountainairs  Awesome  Jump  Jamming  from  these  39  students  who  performed  at  the  Mountainairs  basketball  game  on  Sunday...Aimee  Hooper,  Hana  Yim,  Samantha  Reade,  Cade  Johnstone,  Madison  Paris,  Bridget  Masters,  Amanda  Masters,  Charlotte  Bradburn,  Briar  Voullaire,  Jorja  Jones,  Penny  Hambling,  Lucy  Leach,  Tyler  Reade,  Havana  Verstraten,  Shanae  Cameron,  Heidi  Sorensen,  Kiera  Johnstone,  Justyce  Drake,  Amy  Ellis,  Kate  Henry,  Cindy  Na,  Amelia  Eburne,  Jade  Hassall,  Kaylin  Partridge,  Sarah  Roderick,  Mia  Waruhia,  Tiana  Wright,  Lara  Murdoch,  Lee  Renau,  Kendall  Golding,  Zahna  Frost,  Ashlee  Zehnder,  Melanie  Cummings,  Sophie  Dixon,  Lauren  Keighley,  Ashlee  Woodhead,  Emma  Sarten,  Selena  Renau  and  Hailey-­‐Joe  Ratahi.      These  students  were  all  dedicated  to  attend  practices  in  their  morning  tea  and  lunch  breaks  throughout  the  term.    They  all  should  be  so  proud  of  their  efforts  as  they  were  AMAZING!    Thanks  to  all  the  Bell  Block  whanau  who  attended  the  game  to  help  support  our  Jump  Jammers  too.    The  Mountainairs  players  and  committee  are  also  very  grateful  for  all  your  efforts  and  look  forward  to  seeing  you  all  next  season!    

 

PTA NEWS - Family Photo Day Fundraiser We have an awesome fundraising event coming soon. It will be a perfect opportunity to get a great family picture. The photo shoot will be held in the school library so no need to travel very far. Details:

- When : Sunday, 2 August 2015 - Location : BBK School Library - Sitting time : 20 minutes, commencing at 9 am - Booking fee : $20.00, this includes a 10x12inch photo of your choice - Payment : $20.00 payment required before photo sitting, payable to BBK

School office - Final booking : 31 July 2015, 9 am

All proceeds will go to the development of a “Friend Stop” to be introduced to our school grounds next year. We have also enclosed a flyer to this newsletter with some important information for you to read.  

 

Spectacular Science on Show It was wonderful to see so many of our school community braving the cold weather to share our scientific learning from our ‘Mad about Science’ inquiry at the science fair last Wednesday. The children have loved learning about the nature of science and the world around us. We thank everyone who attended and helped us to celebrate our learning. Well done to all those family members who got involved in their child’s scientific learning at home, it really helps to strengthen the learning!

Y7/8 Rippa Rugby Tournament Well done to our Rippa Rugby Team which competed in the Intermediate Tournament at Yarrow Stadium on Monday. There were 770 children taking part and our team did really well, displaying outstanding sportsmanship and support on the field. The team won three games and lost two, narrowly missing out on a semi-final spot. We thank the parents and grandparents who helped with transport. Without you we would not be able to attend these competitions.

 

PTA NEWS – Thank You! The holidays are on our doorstep and the first 2 terms of this school year have flown by. This is the last newsletter of Term 2 and the PTA would like to say a huge Thank You! to all parents, students and teachers for supporting us and Bell Block School by fundraising for the development of our school grounds. It is great to see how the students directly benefit from the events/activities that we organize. The PTA has contributed funds towards future playground developments. In Term 1 and 2 we have been fundraising through 3 major events: Family Picnic (February), Easter Raffle (March) and Disco (May). We hope you all have a great holiday, stay safe and we hope to see you at our next PTA meeting on 18 August at 7 pm in the Staff Room. All welcome! The PTA Committee  

Intermediate  Open  Evening  Our  Year  5  and  6  parents  and  whanau  are  invited  to  attend  the  Bell  Block  School  Intermediate  Team  Open  Evening.    Join  us  for  a  hot  drink  at  5:30pm,  followed  by  a  presentation  outlining  the  strengths  and  opportunities  available  in  our  Intermediate  team.    After  the  presentation  there  will  be  an  opportunity  to  meet  with  the  teachers  in  their  classrooms  for  a  chat  and  a  chance  to  learn  more  about  our  Intermediate  team.      When:    Thursday  23rd  July  at  5:30pm  Where:    In  the  Library  

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SKATING SESSIONS Tuesday and Thursday, both weeks of the School Holidays (7th and 9th, 14th and 16th July). 2-4pm. East End Skating Rink. Admission $7pp.  

Year 7/8 Outdoor Academy Pouakai Hut Tramp What a fantastic overnight tramp we had in the Pouakai Ranges last Thursday and Friday. The weather on the first day was perfect! After just over two hours of uphill tramping to the hut we spent the afternoon exploring the top of the ranges, visiting Henry Peak and having a great time with the ice covering the tarns (spring fed lakes on top of the ranges). We made some new international friends in the hut and cooked a gourmet dinner of noodles and pasta and sauce, followed by roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate. A little fun chasing cheeky possums around the hut capped off a great evening. The weather turned nasty overnight, but that didn’t bother us in our warm sleeping bags. After hot porridge for breakfast we made our way out by lunchtime and returned to school to finish off our marshmallows! We thank Warren Day and Kane Innes for their help on our tramp. Without you we wouldn’t have had such a great time. Left: The trampers celebrate reaching the tarn at the top of the Pouakai Ranges  Room 7 & 8 learn together in the library while

their classes were being renovated.

Start  date  for  2016  School  will  start  on  Monday  February  1  in  2016,  with  Term  1  ending  Friday  15  April.    

 I  hope  that  over  the  term  break  you  can  enjoy  some  less  rushed  time  with  your  family  and  your  children  will  come  back  rested  and  refreshed  to  do  their  “Best  Always”.      On  behalf  of  all  the  staff    Roz  Miller,  Principal