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Welcome to Week 5 of Term Four.

Congratulaons

Well done to Louise Robinson who has recently finished her studies and has achieved her Bachelor of Teaching. This is a fantas c

accomplishment as Louise con nued to maintain her vital role as one of our school teacher aides while comple ng her full

me studies.

Proposed Cohort Entry

Our school is proposing that beginning in Term 2 next year we accept cohort entry to school. This means that children will be

able to start school at the beginning of the term closest to their birthday, or beginning of a later term. Therefore some children,

depending on their birthday, will be able to start school up to two months before they turn five, while others will have to wait

un l the new term starts before they can start school. The cut-off date is a predetermined date set by the Ministry and is in the

middle of the term. The reason for this proposed change is that there is significant evidence that star ng school alongside other

children helps children build rela onships and supports a smoother entry to school life. The Board of Trustees welcomes your

discussion and perspec ve on this ma)er before we make a decision. Please email any

of the BoT members or myself with your response before the 13th

of December.

Colgate Be�er World Recycling Project

Thank you to those that have supported this compe on this year. We have once

again won a main prize for the second year in a row. This means that we get a cheque

for $1000 as well as a park bench made from the recycled products. Though the

compe on has finished we will s ll collect products to recycle.

Tahuna School App

At Tahuna School we are always looking for ways to adapt what we do and improve.

This has seen us introduce our school app called ‘SchoolStream’. While it is s ll a work in progress this app will be used to com-

municate permission slips, feedback forms, emergency informa on etc. It will also be a quick way to

pay for trips, BBQ, fees etc. When downloaded, you will receive push no fica ons on your phone

about a trip or sports event, sign your consent on the screen, and then push the pay now bu)on to

pay the required amount from your credit card. This will make the process very easy for all involved.

If you do not own a smartphone or have limited access to the internet we will ensure that your child

will not miss out on these opportuni es. The app also translates all no ces and permission slips into

a language of your choice.

I encourage as many people as possible to download the app from Itunes or Google Play as it will be

fully opera onal in the next few weeks.

Athlecs Events

Our School Athle cs Day will take place on Thursday the 23rd

of November. It will begin at 9.45am

with students compe ng in their field events (High Jump, Long Jump etc.) Students will grab a bite to eat during their events so

no morning tea is metabled. Lunch is scheduled for 12.00. Sprints and relays will be held at the

Tahuna domain at 1pm. All students will be involved.

Following this, a select group of students who have excelled will be selected to a)end the regional interschool event in

Morrinsville on Tuesday 28th

of November.

Screenagers – Growing up in the Digital Age

We have been invited to Tatuanui School on the 20th

November at 6pm to watch a

screening of a documentary about ‘the biggest paren ng issue of our me.’ Entry is by

Koha and Year 5/6 children and above are also welcome. The movie explores ‘how tech

me impacts kids’ development and also offers solu ons on how adults can empower

their kids to best navigate the digit world to find balance.’

To register for the event: h)ps://goo.gl/forms/9vhaM5mthSaLojdJ2

Carpark Speed

Please ensure that cars travel at 5km/h when driving through the carpark. Though the

reasons for this are obvious we s ll have some drivers that are in too much of a rush

and put the lives of our tamariki in danger.

Nga mihi nui,

Jeremy and Staff.

UPCOMING DATES

November

17th BBQ Lunch

20th Assembly 2pm

21st Hearing and Vision Testing

23rd Tahuna School Athletics (BBQ)

24th NO BBQ LUNCH (please note this is a

change to the term calendar)

Calendar Art - These orders have been given out to the students. If

you would like to order more product or missed out on ordering last

term and would like to order please contact the school office.

ScentCO– order forms for these scented pens / pencils are included

in today’s newsletter. Orders are due back to school by 20th

November. These would make ideal gifts.

Friday 17th November Sausage Sizzle

Name: ___________________________

Sausage_____ @ $1.00 $ _____

Burger _____ @ $2.50 $ _____

Burger & coleslaw ______@ $3.00 $ _____

Juicies _____ @ $1.00 $ _____

TOTAL $ _____

HELP WANTED

People to help on athletics day

to cook and serve BBQ Lunch.

Please contact the school

office if you can assist.

PLANTS FOR SALE Proceeds to The Tahuna Community

Gardening Group Friday AKernoons from 2pm

Tahuna School

ORAL CARE DRIVE

We are still collecting to help save the environment and promote recycling.

Nominate Tahuna School when you

purchase qualifying Balance Fertiliser

before the end of November.

Register online at

www.cashforcommunities.co.nz

WATCH OUT, WATCH OUT!!!!WATCH OUT, WATCH OUT!!!!WATCH OUT, WATCH OUT!!!!WATCH OUT, WATCH OUT!!!!

Please check your child/rens

hair as we have been notified by

a couple of parents that

headlice are back in action.

Please treat the hair if you

notice any little critters. It is

recommended that you can

continue to treat once a week

for 4 weeks.

MorrinsvilleIntermediate’sSchoolGala When:Friday17thNovember2017from4.30pm–8.30pm

Where:MorrinsvilleIntermediateSchool,

24ElizabethAvenue,Morrinsville.

Lotstoseeanddo:AquaBouncer,BumperBall’s,Double

Bouncer,HorizontalBungee,FireEngineandGamesZone.

Foodhall:Nachos,PulledPorkSandwiches,Waf)les,Sausage

Sizzle,HotChips,SpiderSodasandDonuts.

Stalls:Cakes,ArtsandCrafts,2ndHandClothingandGoods,

Raf)les,SilentAuctionsandmore.

Allofthiswithlivelocalentertainmentthroughouttheevening.

Comeandenjoyafuneveningoutwithyourfamilyandfriends!

Kiwanis Summer Reading Programme is

designed to encourage children to keep

reading over the holiday break. Go in the

draw to win a ROBOT!!

Ages 5-13

Enrolments start in December.

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When entering and exing

the school carpark please

SLOW DOWN. Some cars

have been spo�ed driving

too fast in this area.

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