GRETA VALLEY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

1 May 2018

GRETA VALLEY SCHOOLSKILLS FOR LIFE!

Dear Parents

END OF TERM CELEBRATIONWhat a great fun time we had at our student parent Tee Ball game on the last Friday of Term 1. Thank you all for your willingness to participate and join in with the children. This term we may need to have either a game of Force back or football. I have updated the Website with last terms photos. Go to http://www.gretavalleyschool.com/

KAPA HAKAKapa Haka began today with the majority of Year 4-8 students participating in the session at Omihi School. Kapa Haka will continue over the next two terms culminating in participation in the North Canterbury Cultural festival towards the end of Term 3. Kapa Haka is to not only learn about other cultural practices, it requires the children to read, sing and move in rhythmic patterns portraying the words through action. It requires the children to develop and use their memories and use both sides of their brain. Thus, we have a neurological and physical workout. We are grateful for the charitable funding raised to be able to hire our tutor. We look forward to watching the children’s development here.

ELGREGO SHOWOur first trip away is this coming Friday 4th May in the afternoon to see El Gregoe in Cheviot who will put across his message against bullying in a magical way. This is the beginning to the National Anti-Bullying Week, which begins on May 14th. Thank you to all those who have volunteered to transport students to and from Cheviot. We will leave Greta Valley School at 12.45 at the latest to arrive in time for the show beginning at 1.30pm. The transport list was sent out today.

TECHNOLOGYOver the next three terms, we have our Year 7/8 students attending Technology at Hurunui College on Monday mornings from 9.30am – 12.30pm. They will be leaving school at 8.50am. Technology is described by the “New Zealand Curriculum 2007” as invention by design. It provides a range of practical and intellectual experiences to develop products and systems that address real life situations. This helps our children and young adults keep pace with the needs of an ever-changing society. Hurunui College facilitates this type of learning in the technology department by providing real life problem solving in the following contexts; Food and Nutrition, Soft Materials, Hard Materials, Design and Visual Communication and Digital Technologies.We look forward to seeing some of our children’s technological creations.

CROSS COUNTRYThe school cross-country is to be held on Tuesday 15th May down at the Scargill Domain. Training has been underway for some time now and we look forward to some competition from Waikari School. We understand that gumboots are great to wear to school as the weather gets colder and wetter, but please ensure your child also brings suitable shoes for running in as well, as they will be having cross country practice every day.

CLUSTER FLIESI don’t know if you’ve been inundated with cluster flies but the school has been over the holiday break. I just want to acknowledge the great work our cleaner and her partner did to have our school presentable for us when we returned. The flies were and still are a persistent nightmare. Thanks Christine and Mark.

LUNCH ORDERSLunches continue from Fossil point on Fridays and you can access the order form online on our school website www.gretavalleyschool.com We ask that you send your orders in on Friday morning by 9.00am with the correct cash amount enclosed which helps us to avoid change issues.PARENTING TIPS ‘What did you do at School today?’Try the following questions;What did you do that was fun today at school?

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What did you achieve today at school?What is happening tomorrow?

A COUPLE OF QUICK JOKES What do Alexander the Great and Winnie the Pooh have in common?Same middle name.

I intend to live forever.So far, so good.

CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICEWe have our cross country event coming up in week

3 of Term 2. UPCOMING EVENTSTerm 230th April – to 6th JulyNewsletters – May 2nd, 16th, 30th; June 13th, 27th; July 4th.Assemblies – May 4th, 18th; June 15th, 29th; July 6th.May4 El Gregoe Show in Cheviot4-7 Dental Truck at school15 Cross Country with Waikari School29 Hurunui Cross Country30 National Young Leaders DayJune1 Teacher only day (school closed)4 Queen’s Birthday holiday5 Life Ed Visit13–29 Woolshed Visit29 Sample books homeJuly3 Student-led Conferences

Have a great week from the great Greta Valley Team Malin, Jo, Sue, Amelia, Megan, Yo and Christine.

**COMMUNITY NOTICES **HURUNUI TIMEBANKMac and IPAD ClassesDo you use an Apple Mac computer, or IPAD, and need some issues sorted or would like to learn more about your device's features? Or maybe you are

curious about converting from PCs to Macs? Our TimeBank Learning Exchange is planning two classes with tutor Evan Parry on Saturday afternoons, May 5 & 12 if there is enough interest. These will be in Amberley.Please contact Belinda on 03 314 3406, or email tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com if you are keen, and we'll get it happening!Knitting for NewbornsChristchurch Women's Hospital is seeking knitted woollies for newborn babies, to keep them warm this winter. The CWS provides this service to help out the parents who overlooked or couldn't afford to put wool in their birth kit in preparation for The Big Day. So, if you'd like to offer knitting, CWS is particularly looking for hats, singlets, cardigans and bootees for newborns. If you have wool to spare that is suitable for baby garments, please also consider donating. It does need the be natural wool fibre, due to the beneficial way that wool stabilises temperature in newborns.Volunteer knitters and wool donors will receive time credits from our time-bank's Community Chest.For more info, contact Belinda on 03 314 3406 or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.comBaking for meetingI need some baking for a residents association AGM evening supper with about 40-50 people. Something simple like ANZAC biscuits, shortbread etc. Two types would be nice. I'll pay cash for the ingredients and transfer hours for your time.The meeting is on Tuesday the 8th of May. I could pick up before that date.Contact Nigel at n.marx@orcon.net.nz or call 0275 374 686Musicians/Helpers Wanted - for the 'Music Month of May'Any one like to join us for the 'Music Month of May'?  As in the past years this gives people in the wider community the opportunity to hear a variety of music, instruments. At the same time it is giving artists an opportunity to share and in the same time gain performing experiences. Very rewarding, appreciated and much fun indeed.Also any volunteers to help set up chairs, greet the audience and pack away would be appreciated.When: Saturdays at 10am-11am during the month of May at the Hurunui Memorial Library, AmberleyBook yourself for a slot on 5th/12th - your choice - note that 5th partly, 19th & 26th fully booked.Approaches have been made for funding to cover expenses. Thank you for considering yourself to be part of and spreading the word.

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With warm musical regardsSigrid ph 03 312 9208 or 021 0225 0705 or email musicsigrid@gmail.comPropagating Plants, Saturday 13th May, 1.30 to 3.30pmPropagating Plants for the Garden: Propagating is economic and a great way to conserve plants with personal and heritage value. Nurturing and seeing them grow is so satisfying. Sigrid McTurk will teach methods including taking cuttings and transplanting bulbs. Sigrid is trained in biodynamic cultivation and will also talk about seasons, micro climates, watering, etc. Sunday 13 May, 1.30 – 3.30pm, Sefton. Cost: 2 TimeBank Hurunui credits or $15. Registrations: 03 314 3406 or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com

Food For Thought Presents

Di Robertson: Our Climate Declaration.A declaration of our commitment to a different kind of future.

The climate is changing but all is not lost .The good news is we can make a difference.

come and learn/offer suggestions as to how we can do this collectively and individually

*Stopping the bad

*Bringing on the good.

*influencing the change

Hurunui Library Amberley

Monday 7th May 7.30pm

Gold coin donation appreciated .Supper,for Information ph Michele 3149144

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TERM 1 T-BALL CELEBRATION