Quote - ‘If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely’. - Roald Dahl

MY LAST NEWSLETTER! I don’t usually struggle for words but I am this time! The reality that my time here is nearly over is hitting home. My thanks to everyone, staff, parents and students for the privilege of being part of this great school. I leave with a sense of contribution and satisfaction that together over 17 years we have tried to be the best school we can be. It has seen many wonderful things happen in, around and out of classrooms. I am immensely grateful to the whole school community for being a big part of my life and that of my family. It has enabled me to grow as a principal and a person. Although I look forward to a new direction and opportunities, Tahunanui School will remain very close to my thoughts. I know you will give Barbara Bowen your support. Tahunanui School remains in good heart and hands. - Paul Drummond

SCHOOL GALA An absolutely brilliant success in every measure! Fantastic weather and an amazing fun family day, and we also raised $23,000. Funds raised will go towards upgrading and developing our playground. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the day or its preparation. This wonderful event is a fitting tribute to all the behind the scenes work. We are also highly appreciative of the generous support of local businesses and artists from around Nelson. We will continue to acknowledge them and please say thanks when you shop there next! Our sincere thanks to everyone who supported the gala. Its success is because everyone gets behind it. Special congratulations to our convenor Lee Corlett and the outstanding committee. - Paul Drummond

What a fantastic day!! Many thanks to our students and their parents, wider family members, our great teaching and support staff, invited guests, businesses and artists from throughout the region who contributed to make our gala the success that it was. To all of those who volunteered their time to obtain and collect donated goods or prizes and especially those who gave of their time to help out prior to and on Gala Day our sincere thanks. We welcome any feedback or suggestions, so please feel free to drop any comments into the office - planning for Gala 2016 will begin with a meeting in November! My own personal thanks to the great group of parents that were the Gala Team of 2015. - Lee Corlett, Convenor

WELCOME to the following students and their families. Hayze Wade Orakei Nikita Stevens R13 Kyle Hancock R2 Romeo Cherry R13 Nina McIntosh R2

School and Community Newsletter No 4 24 March 2015

Tahunanui School N

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I can – I will

Ka tāea – ka tutuki

GREEN NINJAS

On Wednesday the 11th of March the Green Ninjas set off to go to the Motuora Mission at Rabbit Island. When we got there we went and got the maps. There were lots of other schools. While we looked at the map we ate our morning tea. We got put into two teams, The Kingfishers and The Great White Sharks and then the mission began. There were 26 activities and we had to do as many as we could in 2 hours. The first one we did was identifying good soil so we smelt it and felt it. Our team The Kingfishers favourite activity was probably finding the right wood to make a fire that does not smoke too much, so no fresh wood. It wasn't the easiest job. Then the man checked the wood to see if it’s good enough. Then we got to have a fresh made pikelet from the outside BBQ with jam or maple syrup. It was delicious! Other activities included identifying weeds, looking at pine trees, playing Bird Guess Who and many more. It was a really fun day and we all had a great time. - Georgia D and Georgia I

POOL KEYS

The pool will close for the season on Thursday 2 April. Please return keys to the school office. Once your key has been returned the $10.00 bond will be credited to your account.

UNIFORM - We are proud of our uniform and thank parents for helping their children to wear it correctly. We do not police the uniform strictly but we do remind students on what is and isn’t correct. eg hoodies, denim shorts and skirts are not part of the uniform. Anything plain or navy blue is ok.

ROOM 7 GALA BAKING

FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 2015 brings to an end a wonderful period in the history of Tahunanui

School. Paul Drummond, who has served as Principal for the past 17 years, is leaving us. Paul arrived in Term 2 1998 and has lead the school through an exciting time of change with the development of the Muritai centre, upgrade of the swimming pool, new library and the continued development of the modern learning environments as well as the task of M.C. for the galas! We will miss Paul’s leadership and humour as witnessed in most newsletters. The school community wishes you well Paul and may your wonderful cooking keep Sue happy for many more years. Parents and families are invited to a farewell assembly for Paul to celebrate the outstanding service to education and as our principal on Wednesday 1 April at 2pm in the Muritai Centre. - Lee Corlett, Chairperson PARENT AND TEACHER CONFERENCES Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March Reminder - This is an opportunity for parents and teachers to have a conference in order to share information and plan ahead. You can book your conference times on line.

Bookings close tomorrow 3pm Wednesday 25 March. Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz. Enter the school code

YNRJK and follow the prompts. A reminder that this year we are introducing a written mid year report. This replaces

folders. Students will finish early at 2pm on Monday 30

March. Please arrange alternative care for your children between 2 and 3pm on the Monday . A crèche will run in the library from 3.00pm both days. Research shows that when home and school work together it makes a difference to children’s learning. As always we are aiming for 100% participation. See you there!

INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS

On the11th March we took a squad of 20 children to the Interschool Swimming Sports at Nayland Pool. They all did themselves and the school proud with their effort, attitude and behaviour. Well done guys! - Mr Barnett Sports Coordinator

Results: Callum - 2nd 9 year Backstroke - 2nd 9 year Breaststroke Sam - 2nd 10 year Freestyle

I enjoyed the freestyle but did get tired doing the big length at Nayland Pool - much longer than our pool. - Harley My favourite part was getting into the finals at breaststroke. It was funny when my goggles had a leak during the relay. - Ben

STUDENT DESKS We have a number of students desks available - free. See Margaret, the caretaker.

Tahunanui School News

For the gala all the year 3 and 4 students made gingerbread people to sell in the sweets

stall. ALL SOLD OUT. My favourite part was decorating them. We got one to take

home - they tasted delicious!

School and Community Newsletter 24 March 2015

TOSSWILL CENTRE MATHS

ICAS - International Competitions and Assessment

for Schools - Year 3-6 Once again students have the opportunity to sit the Australasian Exams. Children entering receive a certificate and an individual report on their performance in the exam, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.

* Year 3 are able to sit the Maths and English Exam only

Science $8.50 Wednesday 3 June Writing $19.50 Monday 15 June Spelling $10.50 Tuesday 16 June English $8.50 Tuesday 28 July Maths $8.50 Tuesday 11 August

Fees to Mr Lambie by Friday 15 May please. Students will be given a session with Mr Lambie to prepare them in what will be, for some, their first experience at sitting an exam. If you are not sure your child should sit these exams see their classroom teacher. - Ian Lambie DP Senior School

TERM 2 Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July ANZAC Observance - Monday 27 April Queens’ Birthday - Monday 1 June Teacher Only Day - Tuesday 2 June

SOMETHING TO SMILE

ABOUT

Quasimodo bought a Ford Focus. It became known as the hatchback of Notre Dame. I’d tell you a chemistry joke but I know I wouldn’t get a reaction! People who take a lot of selfies are just trying to save face!

ROOM 1 HOCKEY SKILLS

Last week we had our first Hockey Skills lesson. We played some fun games to teach us the basics of hockey. We learnt to dribble the hockey ball with control, the Hockey - Haka position, played Creep up Jack hockey style and learnt how to hold our sticks with the correct hand placement. We look forward to our next lesson! IMPETIGO (School sores) The disease is spread by direct contact with discharge from infected skin. Early signs are scabby sores on the exposed parts of body. Your child is infectious until 24 hours after treatment with antibiotics have started or until sores are healed. Sores will need to be covered when at school. - Mrs Tambisari, Health Coordinator

TAHUNA TUATARA MUFFY AWARD

AWARD

Jamie Room 6 Jamie was an absolute joy to have on camp and proved to be a valuable member of the Year 4 team. He well and truly achieved all of the camp promises to:

Have fun Help each other Work as a team

Listen to instructions Be responsible

Jamie approached all activities and challenges with enthusiasm and with a massive smile on his face. He showed persistence, resilience, organisation and the ability to get along with and support others. What a fabulous role model for Tahunanui School.

Logan Room 11 Logan held Muffy at the Junior Assembly because he is so persistent when he does all his work. He is ready to learn and listens to all instructions. This is well deserved Logan, well done you are an awesome Tahunanui student. SCHOOL PHOTOS Reminder - Please complete order forms and return to the school office no later than Tuesday 31 March. The sample image must remain attached for orders to be processed. Thank you.

SWAN PLAN IN ROOM 13

We have a swan plant in our garden. It has some

monarch caterpillars on it. They keep disappearing.

We think the birds are eating them!

We have been using geoboards and rubber bands to make shapes.

For mathematics we are learning to sort shapes by their appearance. We sorted these shapes by colour, shape type

and the number of corners they have.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - ‘REMIX’

Starts next term for Year 3-6 middle and senior teams. If you do not wish your child to participate, could you please send a note to the classroom teacher advising them of this. Please write even if this is the same situation as last year or it was indicated on an enrolment form. Our programme outline can be viewed in the foyer.

Did you know? It’s good to give teeth a rest by limiting snacking to 2-3 times a day. Avoid foods that stick around the teeth like raisins, fruit leather, roll-ups, dried fruit and muesli bars as they stay in the mouth for a long time. Aim for ‘Teeth Friendly Snacks’ such as: bread, cheese, raw vegetables, nuts, yoghurt, unsweetened popcorn and limit any sweet foods to meal times. - Nelson Marlborough Community Oral Health Service COMMUNITY NEWS Tahunanui Community Centre Holiday Programme - Autumn fun! Enrolment packs are now out for our programme 7 - 17 April. Please collect from the Tahunanui Community Centre 61 Muritai Street or from the school office. For all enquiries phone 548 6036 or email tcc.reception@yahoo.co.nz. Daily activity programme will be in the school office foyer to view. - Tahunanui Community Centre Brass Instrument Tuition at School Learn to play a brass instrument! Cornet, Tenor horn, Trombone suitable for beginners to advanced. Instrument hire $90 per year (includes membership of Nelson City Junior Band). Lessons $7 for a 20 minute lesson as part of a group; $13 for 20 minutes on your own; $20 for 30 minutes on your own. Call Ollie Hancock 022 3127 503 or email oliver.hancock@nmit.ac.nzay! Many Students took advantage of 'Movie Time' in the Library today and some Junior Rugby Development Programme For players of all abilities April 13th & 14th for 7-10 year olds April 15th, 16th & 17th for 11-14 year olds. All days start at 9am and finish at 3pm. 2 days - $50.00 3 days - $80.00 Everyone welcome. Contact Kim Biggs 021 901 991 stoke.rugby@xtra.co.nz dents, who are avid readers, opted for a quiet spot to read in the e! Tasman Hockey Club - register now for the 2015 season. Hockey for all ages and abilities, new and returning players. Email your details to tasmanhockey@gmail.com Tasman Hockey has a Facebook page, to keep up to date with our Club and its members, either go to the following link https://www.facebook.com/#!/tasmanhockeyofficial or search for Tasman Hockey Official on Facebook and Click “Like”.

April Holiday Tennis Coaching Alastair Cotterill Nelson Residential Professional Tennis Coaching is offering 2 day tennis coaching 2 hours per day held at Nelson College Tennis Court April 7th-8th and April 9th-10th 2015. Open to boys and girls, all abilities, age 6-17 years old. Small groups, maximum 5. Everyone guaranteed a tennis medal. For further information re costs, times etc phone Alastair (03)5486984. Limited enrolments. Email tigertennisnz@yahoo.com Tennis Coaching Term 2 Tennis coaching will be available Term 2 at school and outside school time. Open to boys and girls, all abilities, age 6+. Tennis Coaching available all year round. For further information re cost, times etc phone Alastair (03)5486984. Limited enrolments. Email: tigertennisnz@yahoo.com Table Tennis Table Tennis for beginners. Coaching every Monday afternoon 3:30 – 5pm at Saxton Stadium for students aged 8 years and over. Bats and balls provided, must have non marking shoes or can go bare feet. Cost is only $3, subsidised by Nelson Orthodontics . Phone Paul on 5441572 for more information.

LIBRARY NEWS

ZERO TOLERANCE TO BULLYING The following things are in place at Tahunanui School to reject the incidence of bullying:

• High expectations for respectful behaviour

• Peer Mediator Programme

• Duty teachers wear high vis jackets

• School events that mix age groups

• Lunch time sports

• Buddy classes

• Library staffed during lunch times

• Strong and reinforced school values

• Jump Jam for wet lunch hours

• School Chaplain support

• Kia Kaha and Keeping Ourselves Safe classroom programmes

• Playground Notebook carried by duty teachers

to record incidents that occur and to identify patterns of behaviour

• Student survey

• Keeping parents involved and informed

• Senior lunch time monitors in junior classes on

wet days

• Discipline programme (‘Steps’) that identifies

consequences for unacceptable misbehaviour

• Alternative lunchtime activities and class discussion

• Student Council and class discussion

• House points and reward systems

LOST PROPERTY We have collected a large amount of lost property since the beginning of the term. Unclaimed clothing is stored in the Moana Room, the Burrell Centre, Room 7 cloak room and Room 12. Please check to see if any of these items belong to your children . Naming all items of clothing enables us to return them to the rightful owner.

GUITAR LESSONS Mark Jansen is offering guitar lessons next term on a Monday during school time beginning week 2. The cost will be $10.00 per 30 minute session. If you are interested in your child taking lessons please give their name to Kate Sara or email kate.sara@tahunanui.school.nz

69 Muritai Street Tahunanui Phone (03) 5486167 Email secretary@.tahunanui.school.nz

What to do on a rainy day! Many students took advantage of ‘Movie Time’ in the library but some preferred to do ‘Art and Craft’. Some senior students, who are avid readers, opted for a quiet spot to read in the library office.