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TOTARA GROVE NEWSLETTER

TODAY: Thursday 28th July 2016 No.16

Congratulations to Totara Grove’s Got Talent Finalists and Winners

Tena koutou tena koutou tena koutou katoa Welcome back to a new school term. I hope everyone enjoyed their break. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported Monday’s powhiri to welcome new staff, students and whanau to our school. Next week we have parent/student/teacher conferences for our Years 2-6 children. These will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, the 3rd and 4th August. These conferences are a very important part of your child’s learning. We are working hard to support our tamariki to take more responsibility for their own learning. Giving them the opportunity to talk about their own progress and goals is very powerful. Please make sure that you either return the notice or phone the school office to book an appointment time. Remember that school ends at 1.00pm on those two days for all classes. As always, we have a busy term of events to look forward to including the Cross Country run, Book Week and our Production -“The Warrior of Nga”. Please keep an eye out for class and team newsletters being sent home with more details about these activities. Ka Kite anō Lana Wolfgram Principal

TUPU TAHI – GROWING TOGETHER. STANDING STRONG. REACHING HIGH.

Winners of books for the last 2 weeks of Term 2 were: Kyla Rm 13 Tyrhys Rm 2 Kruz Rm 11 Wiremu Rm 10 Arleyah Rm 13 Jayda-Cee Rm 2 Taonga Rm 12

Winners of books for the last 2 weeks of Term 2 were:

Rm 1: Valintina

Rm 2: Tyrhys

Rm 3: Zion

Rm 4: Rickarn

Rm 5: Coby

Rm 6: Chasalee

CAUGHT BEING GOOD Winners for the last 2 weeks of Term 2 were:

Rm 1: Malachi

Shekairis

Rm 2: Tawhiao

Shardon

Rm 3: Te Koha

Shylo

Rm 4: Lucas

Kiani

Rm 5: Cael

Kiara

Rm 6: Chasalee

Joshua

MERIT CERTIFICATES

Rm 7: ----------

Rm 8: ----------

Rm 9: Ciana

Rm 10: Victoria

Rm 11: Kahlanie

Rm 12: Miriam

Rm 13: Arleyah

Rm 14: Tyra

Rm 7: Chantelle

Rm 8: Benjamin

Rm 9: Brooke

Rahiri

Rm 10: Anna

Taonga

Rm 11: Rythm

Rm 12: Victor

Ngaira

Rm 13: Tyler

Beau

Rm 14: Shenaea

PRINCIPAL AWARDS ROCKSTARS

Winners for the last 2 weeks of Term 2 were:

Samuel Rm 12

Ngaio Rm 11

Chloe Rm 12

Te Moana Rm 4

Tayo Rm 1

Shardon Rm 2

Brooke Rm 9

Relic Rm 2

Congratulations to all these children.

Librarian of the Week

All of the middle syndicate teachers were joined by the I Have a Dream team during the holidays. We enthusiastically participated in a Comprehensive First Aid course through Red Cross which was over two days. The course went beyond the basics and equipped us to respond to injuries and incidents. We welcome Whaea Tadra to Room 8. She has fitted into the syndicate well and we know with what she has planned her class are going to have an incredible term. School cross country is in week 4 so everyone from the syndicate has been practising each afternoon. We are building up our fitness and stamina through the term in preparation for the big day. Please make sure children bring suitable running clothes to practise in.

NEWS FROM THE MIDDLE SYNDICATE

TUPU TAHI – GROWING TOGETHER. STANDING STRONG. REACHING HIGH.

Wednesday 3rd August and Thursday 4th August. School ends at 1.00pm on these days for all classes. Make sure you return the booking notice or contact the office to make an appointment.

Three-way Conferences Years 2-6

Our school has been chosen to host the Computers in Homes programe. This is your chance to own a high-spec quality refurbished computer and to learn new digital skils. *Classes may be held once a week for 2.5 hrs (max class size 8-10) Criteria to be involved:

The family DOES NOT already have a computer in the home

There is a school aged child living in the home. To register your interest visit or phone the school office on 4350019.

COMPUTERS IN HOMES

Interviews: Year 1 students The parent interview time frame for students in their first year of school is different. Teachers will make contact personally to make appointment times.

GUITARIST NEEDED Our kapa haka group needs a guitarist who is available to accompany the group for practices and performances when Whaea Mereana is unavailable. If you know someone who could help in this way please contact Whaea Luella.

TOTARA GROVE’S GOT TALENT Thank you all those families that came to support our TGGT. We had a fantastic night at Tikipunga High Auditorium celebrating the amazing talent of our tamariki. Here are the results from this wonderful night. Congratulations Junior Syndicate 1st - Dante Peachey 2nd - Chelsey Field and Aana Earls 3rd - Māori Chicks -Harena Namana, Ricki Makiri-Otene, Ariana Naera-Kamoe Middle Syndicate 1st - Kahu Poulson-Hendriks 2nd - Kiatoa Simon 3rd - Havalier Hadfield & JSIX - Teijah Rewita, Emme Arlidge, Icyss Nooroa, Jaxon Dalton-Steel Senior Syndicate 1st - Cali Kake 2nd - Taonga Hadfield 3rd - Phoenix Atkins .

ADIDAS SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY FUN RUN Great News!! Our school will be holding the Adidas School Fun Run on Wednesday 17 August to raise money for resources for our children. This is a fundraiser we want children to be a part of – for participating, all children will receive an awesome prize of their choice!! To get a prize you just have to raise $10 or more – AND you can also WIN a Samsung Tablet! Some prizes this year include – Go Pros, Samsung tablets, Colony BMX bikes and heaps of other great rewards! Children have been given a Sponsorship Booklet. Please help them to collect money for being part of this fun filled day! Children can ask parents, relatives, family friends or even a neighbour to sponsor them for running. Remind children to always have a parent or other responsible adult go with them when door knocking and looking for sponsors – safety always comes first. Sponsorship money and forms are due back at school by 26 August 2016. You all have 3 weeks from today to help raise money for our school and to earn yourself an awesome prize.......so start fundraising as soon as you can!!!

TUPU TAHI – GROWING TOGETHER. STANDING STRONG. REACHING HIGH.

PB4L Snippet for this Week:

DATES TO REMEMBER: Wed 3/Thurs 4 August 3-way conferences School closes 1pm

Fri 12 August

Senior Syndicate Disco

Mon 15 August

Senior Syndicate visit to

Capital E theatre

A message from the principal of Kamo Intermediate for parents of Year 6 students

"From 2017 onwards, Kamo Intermediate

School will not be taking requests for specific

teachers. This practice has caused some

problems with class balance and structure and

with the roll growth, has proven to be very

difficult to accommodate. Requests will be

considered for the type of teacher who is best

suited for your child (eg; curriculum strength or

personality...) and who your child works well

with or should not be with. This is done by

contacting your child's school so this

information is passed on at our school visits. All

teaching staff at Kamo Intermediate work to a

high standard and students make new friends

very easily. Kind Regards Paul Shepherd

(Principal) and Jo Brown (Deputy Principal)"

Courage What is it?

Courage is doing things even when they are scary or difficult. When we make a mistake, courage helps us to have another go. Sometimes we let fear stop us from achieving the things that are important to us; courage gives us strength and helps us do the things that are right for us to do.

PB4L - Positive Behaviour for Learning

The Totara Grove way!

Building Awesome Whānau A six session course for parents of 0 - 12 year olds If you’re looking after tamariki, the Parenting Place can help you become an awesome parent or grandparent or caregiver – even more awesome than you already are! No tests, no judgement, no boring bits... just lots of fun and useful stuff. And it’s made right here in little ol’ Aotearoa.

Starts Tuesday 2nd August at Totara Grove School 9am-11am Contact: Gini 0278263933 to register (subsidies available) theparentingplace.com | 0800 53 56 59 |

toolbox@theparentingplace.com

Wed 17 August Adidas School Fun Run/Cross Country

Fri 2 Sept

Kids Can Mufti Day

Thurs 15 Sept

School photos

Tues 20 Sept School Production Matinee Weds 21/Thurs 22 Sept School Production Nights