matariki · 2016-07-08 · matariki even though our whanau celebration was rained out we still...
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Term 2, 8 July 2016
Responsible Respectful Resilient
Matariki Even though our whanau celebration was
rained out we still celebrated the season of
Matariki with our tamariki.
Thank you very much to Bonnie Evans who
came and did some Matariki shortbread stars!
A delicious way to celebrate Matariki.
The junior school is decorated with a range of
different artworks.
Tena Koutou ngā whanau me ngā tamariki o Parerihirau,
Greetings to the families and children of Bledisloe School;
The end of the term has come up again very quickly and it is hard to believe that half the school year has
gone. On Monday afternoon the staff got together to celebrate the successes we have had with teaching
and learning over the last two terms. It was a very positive and rewarding meeting with teachers talking
about a new literacy teaching strategy the senior school are trialling, our junior school phonics programme
and the difference it is making to our 6 Year Net results and the success of the middle school inquiry unit on
Reduce, Re-use and Recycle. Part of my job, alongside the Board of Trustees is to provide the conditions
and resources to allow these programmes to occur. I was asked by a staff member what was my highlight
for the first half of our year. I responded that it was the privilege of working with such a professional and
motivated staff who worked tirelessly to raise the achievement of all students and create confident,
connected, lifelong learners. This is certainly true, but this week I have also had several other highlights worth
mentioning; the amazing celebration of learning that the middle school shared with their families on
Tuesday, the performances and sharing of learning from the senior school on Ancient Civilizations and the
confidence that our students showed at Assembly on Thursday using Te Reo Maori to share their own
pepiha and the school pepiha followed by a powerful and moving haka.
I wish all families a relaxing break away from the routines of school and hope that the rain only stays long
enough to help our farmers!
Kind Regards, Carol
On Tuesday we did a Trash Fash show. On my costume I
had drawn a necklace , a butterfly and a bif reduce,
re-use, recycle symbol. The show was very thrilling. When I
was wearing my costume I felt really happy although it
was really uncomfortable. Darian Stevens
My costume was made from
newspaper, cardboard and
plastic bags. Mum and I made
this project. I rate 5/5 for this! I
loved it! Ruby Cotter
My favourite costume
was Marka’s, he was
Steve. It was really fun.
The Juniors watched us
at 9.30 and the parents
watched us at 11.30.
Some people made
swords, shields, hats,
masks and guns from
rubbish. Khaliel Coles
BLEDISLOE SCHOOL
MEEANEE ROAD
TARADALE
NAPIER
Phone: 06 844 2131
Fax: 06 844 2920
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bledisloe.school.nz
It’s wonderful to read so many book
reviews that arrive on my computer
each day. Many children are
completing their reviews during
class time and an ever increasing
number are choosing to log onto
our new library computer system at
home to write their book reviews.
When a review has been submitted
a QR code is generated and
attached to a leaf on our reading
tree. Other children can choose to
scan the QR code to read a review
or log onto the library system to
read them.
LOOKING AHEAD
Friday 8 July Last day Term Two
Monday 25 July First day Term Three
Child’s name, room number and reason for absence
The school cellphone number is: 027 872 2333
Congratulations
Congratulations to Scarlett Stephens for being
selected for the 11th grade Hawkes Bay Soccer
Representative Team.
Well done Blake Fromont for your selection into
the Hawkes Bay Representative Under 13 Curtis
Boys Hockey Team. One of only 2 primary
students in this team.
We look forward to hearing of your experiences in
these rep teams and remember
if you have a success to share
in the newsletter let us know.
National Standards Interim Reporting
The interim reports for Year 4-6 students are being sent
home at the moment. Please remember that you are
very welcome to contact your child’s teacher at any
time to make a time to go through this information. It is
easier for teachers if you contact them to make a
time for these conversations as this means we can be
prepared and put aside the time to focus on your
child and you. We will be sending home our touching
base information in the middle of next term so you
can see how your child is going with reaching their
learning goals. Teachers can be contacted by calling
in to classrooms, ringing the office or emailing on;
initial letter, last [email protected]
(eg. [email protected])
Te Wiki Te Reo Maori
It was wonderful to hear and see our students celebrating
Maori language week both at our assembly and in their
classrooms this week. Ask your son or daughter if they can
recite their pepiha to you. Maybe they could help you to write
yours!
COMMUNITY NOTICES
NAPIER LIBRARIES HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Napier libraries have a wide range of free kid’s
programmes taking place during the July
school holidays. www.napierlibrary.co.nz/
children/school-holidays/ for dates, times etc
or pick up a flyer from the Napier or Taradale
library.
AQUARIUM FAMILY SLEEPOVER NIGHT
Come along for a fun night based on
Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory on Saturday the
9th July or get together your own group
of 20+ people and book for a different night.
6.00pm - 8.30am finish the next day. $51 per
person. To book phone 833 5424 or email
AQUARIUM JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Join our holiday programme for a fun filled
morning based around your favourite Disney-
Pixar’s Finding Dory characters and our beau-
tiful coral reef fish. Choose from Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday. $29 per child 8.30am-
12.30pm ages 6-12. Bookings essential.
BASKETBALL CAMP
July 11-15th. 8.30-4.30pm for ages 8+, 8.30-
12pm ages 5-7. Rodney Green Centennial
Event Centre. $195, community card holder/
two or more children $175. Bounce 5-7yr half
days $120. OSCAR subsidies available.
www.basketballhawkesbay.co.nz
Jimmy J Brings His Savings Club to Bledisloe
Primary School. Jimmy J says start saving
now and you’ll get $5 to start you off and
other cool stuff as well as raising money for
your school. An information
pack is available at the school