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Phone: (64) 09 437 5812, Fax: (64) 09 437 0296

Email: office@glenbervie.school.nz

Newsletter 24/2014 14 August 2014

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Nau Mai, Haere Mai, Welcome to this

week’s newsletter.

Opening of Room 11 and 12: Opening of Room 11 and 12: Opening of Room 11 and 12: Opening of Room 11 and 12: Last Wednesday we officially opened the new building on the top court. We were fortunate to have local Kaumatua and Kuia from Pehiaweri Marae to assist in the opening and blessing of the new building. Uncle Haki Parata mentioned that he had attended Glenbervie School in the original building that was on the same site a few years previously. The new building has two classrooms designated Rooms’ 11 and 12. Room 11 replaces the old room 11 that was temporarily located in the Centre of Excellence. Room 12 now houses the old Room 5 students and staff. Thank you to Guyco who took pride and care in their work. Thanks also to Noel Timms for his assistance with the project. We are all very happy to have modern classrooms for our staff and students to utilise. We know the rooms will provide good service for many years to come.

Government’s IES Policy: The poorly thought out Investing in Educational Success (IES) policy for educational spending has disheartened principals, teachers, Board of Trustees and parents. The Government Policy of spending $359 million on a performance based system rather than providing more teacher aides, smaller class numbers and better resources for special needs students does not support Schools’ current needs. Principals and teachers would rather see the money spent on children and have recently voted through NZEI to communicate this to the Government. Concerned IES Parents Group: We are fortunate that concerned parents have considered the IES policy and have sent out a flyer for you as parents to send a message to the Minister for Education Hekia Parata. Your optional vote of no-confidence will send a message that the money can be best spent on essential educational needs. Thanks to our Concerned IES Parents Group for supporting staff and schools in NZ.

Glenbervie School Values:Glenbervie School Values:Glenbervie School Values:Glenbervie School Values: RRIPS Respect,

Resilience, Integrity, Perseverance and Self-Discipline.

Our current school-wide value focus is Resilience and

Integrity.

Resilience is a deep inner strength that overcomes in

the face of adversity.

Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values,

methods, measures, principles, expectations, and

outcomes.

The NED Show: Yoyos are in full swing after the successful NED show last week. There are many tricks and skills for students to learn, keep practising. The NED message is

N, Never give up, E, Encourage others, D, Do your best. This message relates well to our Glenbervie School RRIPS Values.

School Production – 2nd & 3rd September: ‘A Night at the Library’. Every child in the school will be performing! Let family and friends know. Tickets will be on sale from Tuesday 26th August at the school office, $10 per adult and $5 per child.

Agricultural Day: – Saturday 27th Sept. Animal Demonstration: Each year leading up to Ag Day we have an animal demonstration where children have the opportunity to watch, listen and learn

‘ins and outs’ regarding rearing and handling an animal. The judges who will be adjudicating on the day have offered to speak to the children early next month. To make this presentation more real for the children, the judges would like to have a lamb and a calf on site. If you are able to make your child’s pet available (day to be finalised) please contact Maryanne Dykzeul or the school office. Cups: Well done to the families who have returned their cup/s to the office. However, there are still a few cups outstanding. Please check with your child that they have returned their cup/s to the office.

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Sourcing an Animal: The following farmers are happy to be contacted: Lambs – Sue at 4322475 (there will be a cost); Calves – Frazer Cranston 4375421. Another possible calf source is the Kauri Saleyards every Tuesday.

Parent Information Evening: A Parent Information evening will

be held in the WIS Hall at 7pm on Wednesday 27th August. Parents and students are welcome to attend to find out more about the school. Hot Dogs Parent Help: Are you available one Tuesday

lunch time this term? The hot dogs team need a helper

on the following Tuesdays 11.15 to 12.15pm: August

26th, September 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd. Contact

Kelly 027 4645503.

 

Seeking Expressions of Interest for Before School Care:

Hopscotch for kids is an established after school care

and holiday programme based in the school hall and at

Kensington park. We have had some interest from

parents to extend our services to before school. Drop

off for parents will be at our Kensington location and

the service will include breakfast and transport for your

child to school. At this stage, we are seeking further

interest to ensure we have enough children to start the

programme from Term 4. If you are interested, please

pass on your details to receive further information. Call

or text Abbey on 021 237 2598 or email

hello@hopscotchforkids.co.nz.

 

Measles:  Measles is spreading around the North 

Island. Measles is VERY infectious - and if you are 

not immune, there is a high chance you will get 

sick. Measles can be a very serious illness, with 

one in three sufferers experiencing 

complications such as ear infections, pneumonia, 

bronchitis or diarrhoea.  

The best protection is to have a measles 

vaccination.  If you have not had confirmed 

measles illness in the past, or you have not 

received TWO doses of MMR or measles 

containing vaccine, you cannot be sure to be 

protected. Immunisation protects not only the 

individual, but also stops the spread of this 

disease within our communities. 

 

Maori Language Week/Te Wiki o te reo

Maori: This week’s word/kupu is

nau mai which means welcome.

Spell-a-thon: Money can be

handed to the class teacher in

a named, sealed envelope.

Thanks for your support.

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful

lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”

The Lorax, Dr. Seuss

Kind Regards

Braden Eades

Principal

COMMUNITY NOTICES:COMMUNITY NOTICES:COMMUNITY NOTICES:COMMUNITY NOTICES:

Pehiaweri Marae will be conducting Raranga noho marae (weaving sessions). The tutor / Kaiako is Mandy Sunlight. All wananga will start Friday evening @ 1800 hrs. Ending Sunday @ 1200 hrs. Te Wananga o Awanuiarangi: Pehiaweri Marae, noho marae. August 29/30/31st, September 19/20/21st, October 17, 18, 19th, November 7, 8, 9th and December 5, 6, 7th. This is a fees free course. Registrations are now open by emailing;mandysunlight@yahoo.co.nz les.pehiawerimarae@gmail.com

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Whg Academy of Dance & Performing Arts (WADPA) are offering classes for all children from 3-18 years. Classes are available in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatic, Contemporary, Gym, Tumbling, Conditioning and Musical Theatre. Check out www.love2dance.co.nz or email info @love2dance.co.nz. New premises at 29 Commerce St. Dance Inc Northland is offering limited places in Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary dance classes. Dance Inc Northland, Whangarei's only Royal Academy of Dance Ballet school. Studio is at 7A 3/4 Grant Street Kamo, in the newly renovated Griffin Hall. All ages catered from 3 1/2 years and over. Please phone 4308806, visit www.danceincnorthland.co.nz or e-mail danceincnorthland@gmail.com

Parent to Parent and Altogether Autism are having their National awareness week from the 12th of August to the 17th of August. Parent To Parent and Altogether Autism is a nationwide not for profit organization who

believe in the value of parents supporting parents when faced with the challenge of parenting a child with a disability, health impairment or special need. Parent to Parent are about empowering families and Whanau of children with disabilities and health impairments through support and information, if you are a parent with a child who has a disability and you need information that’s specific to your child and want to be connected to a support network. Or It may be you have a lot of unanswered questions such as (What does Aspergers look like? Or how can I encourage positive behavior in my child with ADHD? Or what is the process of getting my child assessed for ADHD?) Please feel free to phone Lynne Hansen at the Northland office of Parent to Parent on 09 437 3337.

Dates to Remember: SEPTEMBER

Tue 2nd

– Wed 3rd

School Production

Fri 19th

End of Term Assembly

Fri 26th

Term 3 ends

Sat 27th

Agricultural Day

OCTOBER

Mon 13th

Start of Term 4

Fri 24th

Teacher Only Day

Tue 28th Teacher Only Day

Culham Engineering Glenbervie Netball

Draw Team Court Time

16 Aug

2014

Jaguars 7 10.50

Turkeys 2 10.00

Stars 7 8.30

Kiwis 10 10.00

Diamonds 12 8.30

Tuis 8B 9.15

Keas 4B 8.30

Fantails 8A 8.30

Results Team Result Player of Day

2 August

2014

Jaguars Won 10-6 Rivkah/Niamh

Turkeys Won 6-5 Ava

Stars Lost 2-5 Sophia

Kiwis Won 8-3 Zoe R

Diamonds Won 10-5 Tayla

Tuis Won 8-1 Kirsha

Keas Lost 5-7 Madi

Fantails Lost 0-10 Hinerewa