newsletter friday 7 february
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Wednesday 12 February
New to School Morning
Newsletter
Friday 7 February
Change Makers
From the Principal
Kia ora te whanauNau mai hoki mai ki te kura nei
Greetings everyone and welcome back to a new school year in a new decade! It was lovely to have so many of you join our mihi whakatau (welcome) in the hall this morning and to have the chance to chat before school and on road patrol after school.
I also would like to thank you all for your attendance at our start-up meetings for 2020. I was delighted to see many children with both parents attending to help them get connected and settled into the new year. This transition is vital in order to re-establish the children’s sense of belonging and finding their place in the world of school again. We appreciate this is an extra time commitment for you and requires reorganisation of your schedules but this time is extremely valuable in getting children firmly established for the year and for you to have a strong sense of what your child is engaging with and who are their important connections. These meetings have resulted in much less anxiety for children today as they begin their first full day at school.
The 20’sI was reading somewhere this week about a pending 100th anniversary and was captured by the fact that this anniversary was celebrating something that started in the 1920s. I have always thought of the 1920s in some ways as the beginning of the modern era - the roaring ’20s began particularly in the USA with a surge of capitalism, a breath of fresh air and freedom after WW1, the age of Jazz, introduction of mass media, the model T ford, gangsters, flappers, Walt Disney, Babe Ruth, Lindenbergh and Amelia Earhart. It is described in history as a decade of change which started with a ROAR. 100 years later what might our Roar for this new decade be?
Our learning in 2020 is all about changemakers and today we have had the chance to work with some young people from across Christchurch who have found ways of doing things differently across our city. We are interested in what inspires them and what impact they have had or hope to have and how we might use their experiences to make change in our learning, our lives and our world. Some of our inspiration has come from Grizzly Bakery, The Bacon Brothers, Lucy Gray - student leader of the strike for climate change, Volunteer Student Army representatives and Georgina Stokes a young designer from Massey Design School.
KindoYou may have seen some Facebook posts about a new system we are implementing called Kindo. This is a cashless payment system designed especially for schools and going forward this will be where we will be putting all school related costs and will be our preferred option for receiving payments.
Our PTA will also be using Kindo meaning you'll be able to visit either the Kindo app or website to easily manage all your school payments via one simple to use platform. You can top up your Kindo account via bank transfer or credit card and we are confident you are going to appreciate the convenience that the system offers. Here's a sneak peek of the Kindo system :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKHoBgWA_-U&feature=youtu.be
Learning to Inspire & Impact Belonging, Kindness, Bravery, Passion
From the Principal
Please keep an eye on Facebook as we will post once we are live with Kindo and provide full instructions on how to register and set up your account.
If you currently have an automatic payment set up please cancel this, you will still be able to make your regular payments but to a different bank account and we will advise you of the new bank details in due course. If you have any questions please email these through to [email protected] or pop in and have a chat with Camille or Bhumi.
PTA information eveningOur very active PTA are preparing to welcome you to the school and to find out abut how you can support your children through fundraising and community support endeavours over the coming year. See the invitation later in this newsletter and please take time to join them for a drink on Thursday 13th February - we cannot function without your support in this key role.
Although I have lots more I have been thinking about over the break that I would like to share with you, I have tried to keep messages today quite simple. Look out for much more detail next Friday and enjoy your summer weekend as we lead into our first full week at school next week.
We are always available for a catch-up or comment either by email or face to face.
See you all soon.
Pene Abbie
From the PTA
From the PTA
Save the Date:
Around the World Challenge22.03.20 / 12.30 – 4.30PMTickets on Sale Mid Feb ($15pp, max $50 per team)
Join us for an event like no other - The 2020 Around the World Challenge
A cross between The Amazing Race, Rogaine and XRace, this is your chance to have some family fun and learn about some of the unique customs and practices from cultures across the
globe that are represented in our school community.
About the Challenge
- The Around the World Challenge is a fun family experience where families of up to 5 form a team and race
together, side by side.
- A team must comprise of at least one parent and one child (max of 6).
- Each team will earn passport stamps by completing mystery country challenges that celebrate a unique aspect
of that culture.
- Challenges will require a variety of skills, some maybe physical while others maybe artistic.
- Teams can choose their own pace over the two-hour challenge time - either race to earn as many passport
stamps as you can or take a leisurely pace and take your time on each challenge.
- Each challenger will receive their own medal as they cross the finish line.
- Awesome prizes up for grabs!
Most important of all, this challenge is about spending time together as a family and celebrating the diversity of our
local community. Keep an eye out for further information and register your interest on our Event Page Around the
World Challenge 2020
From the PTA
Music Opportunities 2020
Music Opportunities 2020
Piano Teacher - Genevieve Radley
Genevieve Radley tutors classical piano and theory for children of years 0 – 6 at Paparoa Street Primary School. She also accompanies on piano for music exams on request. Originally from St Albans in Christchurch, Genevieve has been teaching classical piano at Paparoa School since 2008 and she has been pianist for junior operettas, piano accompanist for school concerts/Suzuki Piano, as well as being piano accompanist for ABRSM and Trinity College music exams. Genevieve is passionate about helping children to achieve musically and is a fully registered associate of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers NZ (Christchurch branch). She continues to engage in regular professional development and training. She also holds an ATCL diploma in Piano Performance. Genevieve arranges for her students, if they wish, to take part in ABRSM or Trinity College piano exams held here in Christchurch at the Piano Centre for Music and The Arts. Her Paparoa Street School piano students, alongside her studio’s other school students, take part in their annual studio piano recital at Rangi Ruru Girls College Merivale Lane Theatre, which is a concert celebration of her students’ year’s piano achievements & she holds an award ceremony plus original composition category. For interest in piano lessons for your child, contact Genevieve on email: [email protected] or cell 027 427 0613 or home phone 366 5668.
Clarinet/Flute - Laura AuldLaura Auld I have a Bachelor of Music from Queen's University Belfast, Ireland and a Postgraduate Certificate in Primary education. I moved to Christchurch with my family in 2013 and have been teaching flute and recorder for over 3 years and am now in 6 local schools including Paparoa, where my children currently attend. My main instrument is the flute which I've been playing since I was 9 but I also love playing the piano, tin whistle, voice, guitar and even recently acquired an accordion to experiment with. I love teaching music and am passionate about kids understanding all the different aspects of music. I will be taking flute and clarinet lessons for individuals and up to a small group (maximum 3). For more information please contact me on 0211594373 or [email protected]
Violin - Lorenz Weston-Salzer Suzuki trained and registered teacher, ATCL, Dip Outdoor Education. Suzuki is an aural based approach, focusing on learning to play the instrument before learning to read (just like how you speak before you read!) Parents come to lessons so I can help them help their child at home. I enjoy playing a variety of styles including classical, east European, Celtic/folk. I am currently performing in an Balkan and gypsy style band called Yurt Party. Fees are $27.50 per 30min, or $41.25 per 45min. Feel free to contact me on 0275673696 or [email protected]
Digital Music - Chris WetheyHere's my website with more information about what I offer:https://www.createmusicacademy.nz/
Singing Lessons: Edu Sing - Ravil [email protected] are really excited to be able to offer high quality, affordable, group singing lessons.
Music Opportunities 2020