Academic Achievement Congratulations to the

Chloe Andrews A fluent and expressive reader, who can talk about the main ideas from the story.

Finlay Cairncross For using a variety of strategies to solve more challenging maths problems. Liam McCosh For excellent effort and success in reading. Jacob Hodgson Excellence in Reading. Jacob is a fluent and expressive reader, who can discuss the main

ideas from the story. Wairangi Potaka-Osborne-Milner-Skudder Ka Pai Wairangi-you know the alphabet,

sounds that letters make and can write two sentences independently!

Mila-Jaye Fantham-Houia Mila-Jaye has a great attitude towards her learning. She knows all the alphabet and is working on the Early Words. Ka Rawe!

Jaxon Houlahan For great reading and beginning to look closely at words. Isla Hamblin For becoming an independent writer and sounding out words Oliver Jaggard For having a great attitude towards his writing

and hearing and recording sounds on his own. Logan Plant Excellent Fairy Tale story retelling. Jude Riordan For making thoughtful choices about the

details he includes in his writing to make his stories interesting to read.

Vinnie Grant For using well chosen descriptive words in his character writing and being a fluent motivated reader.

Lily Andrews Fantastic commitment to using structure and detail in her retelling of a traditional tale.

Kayla-Rose Yakas For thinking about detail in her retelling and using interesting words. Isabel Ross Using descriptive words in her writing to make

her story interesting for the reader. Ka Pai! Connor Ellicott Ka Pai Connor ! You have been using

descriptive words in your writing. It makes your story really interesting.

and/or Progress following students:

John Simpson Deep thinking and questioning in his Bushy Park inquiry project Olivia Gibbons Displays diligence, commitment and hard work in all areas Danielle T-M Beautifully written speech and creative writing in the writer’s group. Marina Kavanagh Thoughtful, focused inquiry work.

Eva Devane Demonstrating skill in problem solving and creativity in Technology Gracie Haywood Showing excellent understanding of the design process in Technology. Aryan Colaabavala Excellent achievement on Maths Buddy.

David Forsyth Demonstrating skill in problem solving and creativity in Technology Phoebe Tripe A fantastic reader - Excellent discussions on books read. Heidi Johnson Detailed storyboard flowchart of the Wooly Coats Fluff story. Libby Hobbs Excellent effort and results in all areas

Tamzyn Newland Great writing - Excellent reasons for persuasive

writing.

Ryan Renton Confidently explained what new words meant

by using the context they are written in.

Cooper Hiscox Excellent use of strategies when solving maths

problems.

Virtues Awards Well done to the following students who were recently recognized for displaying their virtues.

Respect: Izabella Agnew, Zoe Wilkins, Emily Jamieson, Lachlan Pitt, Zak Luxford, Jake Davy, Sam Watt, Jess Matheson, Ruby Bartley, Jax Houlahan, Thomas Bowen, Freya Cross, Hazel Cox, Lily Andrews, Serena Chernoff.

Justice: Emily Araujo. Loyalty: Pippa Sager. Perseverance: Shaurya Sharma, Lucy Reid, Libby Hobbs, Jake Banks, Katie Cairncross, Alma Erstad, Connar Baldwin-Holly.

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whanau

Tena koutou katoa

Education for Sustainability (EFS) is a key element of our school culture. As an enviroschool, we are on a journey. Our aim is to foster a generation of people who instinctively think and act sustainably. Three key goals in our Care Code are that our akonga will:

celebrate and enjoy our natural environment

reduce, reuse and recycle

create and care for our landscapes.

At St Johns Hill School, we care for our environment by carrying out sustainable practices. Some of the sustainable practices we have embedded are: reduce, reuse and recycle, class gardens, ‘garden to table’ practices, womble lunchboxes, raising chickens and caring for hens and regeneration of native plants.

We are indeed fortunate that Deputy Principal Kevin Booth is passionate about EFS practice. He capably leads our staff, ensuring that learners are guided and supported in understanding our environment and taking positive action. Kia ora Kevin and staff!

Earthkids representatives from each class are just as passionate about EFS. They are a group of committed young citizens who meet each week with Kevin, to share and reflect about sustainability issues. Our akonga are encouraged to “think globally, act locally” regarding environmental issues that impact on our world. Making decisions and taking agreed actions back to their class to promote, are an integral part of their role. As a result, positive sustainability practices and actions continue to be implemented in our school and community. Ka rawe Earthkids and St Johns Hill learners!

This term has certainly flown by! As this is the last newsletter for the term, we wish you a safe, happy and fun holiday break with your children.

Nga mihi

Alison O’Hara Whakatauki

Green-Gold Enviroschool EARTH KIDS Education for Sustainability Schoolgen School Health Promoting School

The WOMBLE lunchbox. Does anyone remember the Wombles of Wimbledon Common? Those creatures who made it their business to pick up litter around their community. The Womble lunchbox was developed out of our school’s Reduce—Reuse—Recycle policy. Our concerns were to promote wholesome, nourishing food but also foster package free lunches.

WHAT DOES A WASTE-FREE LUNCH LOOK LIKE?

A waste-free lunch

unwrapped sandwiches

unwrapped fresh fruit & veg/salad

homemade cakes, slices, muesli bars, biscuits

bulk-bought chips, peanuts etc.

homemade/bulk-bought yoghurt

cooked food/leftovers

cheese & cold meats

water A waste-free lunch saves money, reduces waste and is often healthier. Food in a reusable lunchbox does not always need to be wrapped. If needed, wrap food in: cloth napkins, paper, zip-lock bags and provide reusable forks & spoons, drink bottles and containers

A waste-full lunch

sandwiches sealed in plastic bags/wrap

fruits & veg in plastic bags/wrap

prepackaged chips, cookies, crackers, fruit bars/straps, muesli bars, cheeses, & other snack food

individual pots of yoghurt & puddings

juice boxes & fizzy drink cans A waste-full lunch typically contains heavily packaged and processed food. This is often expensive and less healthy. Waste items: plastic forks, plastic wrappers, disposable bottles and cans.

Found A WW1 Victory medal with the name Pte D.L.Smith engraved on

the edge. It can be claimed from the school office. If it is not claimed it will be taken to RSA St Hill St for safe keeping.

Celebrating Success On 27 August Amy Benadie competed in the U13 Whanganui Open Badminton Tournament. The tournament was well supported with players from as far as Wellington and Auckland attending. Amy performed well and achieved the following results: Mixed Doubles - 4th place Girls Doubles - 2nd place Girls Singles - 2nd place and overall 2nd place in the tournament. Well done Amy.

Smiley Dental Bus Welcome back to the Smiley Dental team who are back

on site until the end of Term 4. Please return your dental forms to them asap. Thank you.

Star & Womble Of the Week

Isabella Koubaridis

Ko te whenua te wai u mo nga uri

whakatipu. The land provides

the sustenance for the coming

generation.

Mini A Hockey Team

Congratulations to the Mini A Hockey Team who

won their competition. Piper Gaisford, Isla Jones,

Quin Vivian, Jackson Belliss, Finlay Cairncross,

Lucas Howard, Harry Jurgens, Caleb Richardson.

INVITATION TO HOUSE SINGING Parents and Grandparents.

Next Thursday 28 September you are cordially invited to attend the first of two performances of this year’s House Singing competition. This is available to you on this day as there is no room in our hall to accommodate the whole school and families as well. The House leaders having been working hard alongside their teachers to put together top class items. Approximate times only:

1:15 pm - Welcome with the senior kapahaka group. 1:30 - Rata 1:45 - Kowhai 2:00 - Kauri 2:15 - Totara

If attending part way through, please enter and exit during house changeovers. Thank you

Welcome to School A warm welcome to Asher Pohl and his family. We wish you all the best for your learning at our school.

PTA $1400 was raised at the school disco last week. Many thanks to PTA members, staff and our

community for helping and supporting this event.

Reminder SCHOOL POOL FUNDRAISER

“BUY A BRICK”

Forms need to be returned to the office by

next Friday 29th.