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28 June 2017
GRETA VALLEY SCHOOL
SKILLS FOR LIFE!
Dear Parents/Caregivers
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP
Zach came in 8th place at the Canterbury Cross Country Championships last week. We must congratulate Zach on an amazing performance and to be 8th fastest runner in Canterbury in his age group is outstanding, no wonder I can’t keep up with him on the field! Sam and Elsie also ran well finishing mid field in a rather large field of runners. Congratulations to the three of you, we are proud of your efforts.
CLASS CERTIFICATES
Class certificates were awarded to Josie and Tristyn in Room 2, Samual and Rowan in Room 1. We congratulate you on your achievements.
HOUSE COMPETITION
Our house group points are mounting up, Vulcan has 284 points, Lookout has 282 and Alexander has 250. Lookout has closed the gap on Vulcan; please remember that your positive behaviour in class and the playground, the spot on cards and class certificates all contribute to house points.
TREE PLANTING AT RESERVE
We have attached some photos of the children planting some natives at the Tipapa Reserve last week. The Greta Valley Village Association is developing the reserve in stages as time and finances allow. They have already fenced off one part and the children helped with some earlier planting this year. There are plans to do more fencing and planting. An important part of this is having the children contributing to their own community so they have a sense of belonging, ownership and responsibility. Thanks to Mandy Earl and Murray Messervy for including us in the programme of development here.
TRAINEE TEACHER
It has been a pleasure to have our trainee teacher Toka Te Taua (Mr T) with us over the past week and a half. Toka has established great relationships with the students and will return in Term 4 when he will be here over a period of four weeks.
PARENT INTERVIEWS/STUDENT LED CONFERENCES
Our grateful thanks to all those who were able to attend our Student-led Conferences and Parent Teacher Interviews yesterday. These are a valuable source of information for both teacher, student and parent/caregiver. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit with the teacher and your child regarding their progress and future learning, please call us and make an appointment. The sample books which are used in these conference sessions will be sent home this Friday afternoon and we would like them returned during the following week before end of term which is next Friday 7th July.
FUELS FOR SCHOOLS DONATION
We would like to acknowledge and express our thanks to South Fuels who operate the ‘Fuel for Schools Programme.’ Businesses who use Southfuels nominate a school to receive a donation of 1cent for every 2 litres of fuel they use. Recently we were awarded $1000.00 from this fund. Rob Taylor from South Fuels made a presentation to the school last week. David, Dianne and Ben Pankhurst have been major contributors to this programme and we would especially like to thank them along with all others who nominate our school. We have bought new sports equipment with this funding.
NORTH CANTERBURY RURAL SUPPORT
We would also like to thank the North Canterbury Rural Support Trust for another considerable donation which we have just received for our school. The following is a statement made by Doug Archbold regarding the donation.
Quote: “You may remember I have talked to each of you about our Trust making a donation which we hoped would go towards subsidizing school trips and camps. There was universal acknowledgement by you all, that this was an area where many parents struggled with the cost of these activities.
The primary reason for the support we are offering has been the effects of nearly three years drought on farmers and service industries in the Hurunui district. In addition, the "Kaikoura" earthquake has added another layer of stress both financially and socially to many rural families.
Our Trust has been the recipient of many generous donations from a wide variety of donors, both private individuals and commercial firms. It is this money that we feel needs to go back into the community.
It is our intention also, to donate a special book to each school, suitable for 6/8 year olds, that has special connections with the earthquake.” End of quote.
We have been humbled by the generosity of many organisations who have contributed to our well-being in this matter. Our grateful thanks to Doug and the team at the North Canterbury Rural Support Trust. We will use this money for future school trips and camps.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS GRANT
Over the past two years I have been overseer for the Department of Corrections Community Workers in the school. As a result of this the Department of Corrections has acknowledged our sacrifice of time and effort to assist these people in fulfilling their obligations. I applied for a grant that we were entitled to and have received an amount which has allowed us to buy new grounds equipment for the school. We have purchased a new lawn mower, weed eater, spray pack and tree loppers to help us maintain the school grounds appearance. Our thanks to North Canterbury Equipment for the supply of this product at very reasonable prices for us.
We farewell Manon, Jean and Sophie at the end of this term. It has been wonderful having you in our community and we wish you all the best in your move to Waipara.
NEWSPAPERS
Rooms 1 and 2 are looking for newspapers. If you have some, please send them along to school as we use them for all sorts of activities. The Northern Outlook, Rural News and The Hurunui News are all a perfect size for use in the classroom.
GRAPEVINE MAGAZINE
Included in this newsletter is the second issue of the free Grapevine Magazine for families. We are very grateful to receive this great resource free, and hope you are enjoying the great articles and information.
TERM 2 CALENDAR
Assembly July 7th
July
5 Yr 7/8 ARA visit
7 End of Term
Term 3 dates
Term time Monday 24 July to Friday 29 September
July
31 Kath Bee Songwriter
August
23 Kahurangi Dance
23 BOT Meeting
25 Daffodil Day
September
1 No Technology
1 Science Alive visit
**COMMUNITY NOTICES **
WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT
Andrew Dakers from ecoEng Ltd, a Christchurch based consulting engineering company integrating engineering with ecosystems, will give some examples of what is needed for safe compliant ways to realise the resource values of household wastewater.
Composting toilets and greywater recovery within property boundaries will be discussed.
Hurunui District Library, Amberley, 3rd July at 7.30pm. Light supper. Gold coin donation appreciated
For information ph. Andrew 3147458
MAINLAND FUTSAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
(Indoor)
Age: 6-14 year olds
10th,11th & 12th July2017(Week 1) 20th & 21st July 2017(Week 2)
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: St Thomas’s of Canterbury College (Week 1)Pioneer Stadium (Week 2)
Cost: $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.
Girls Only (Indoor)
Age: 6-14 year olds
Dates: 10th,11th & 12th July2017(Week 1) 20th & 21st July 2017(Week 2)
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: St Thomas’s of Canterbury College (Week 1)Pioneer Stadium (Week 2)
Cost: $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.
Outdoor Holiday Programmes
Age: 7-14 year olds
Dates: 13th & 14th July(Week 1)17th & 18th July 2017(Week 2)
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: English Park
Cost: $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.
Keen to play?
http://www.mainlandfootball.co.nz/whole-of-football-plan/holiday-football/
DENTAL CARE OVER THE SCHOOL HOLS
The Community Dental Service will operate an emergency service over the school holidays. This service is to provide relief of pain only and will not undertake ‘routine’ treatment. The service will be available each working day from 8:45am until 12:30pm from the Hillmorton Community Clinic, Sylvan Street, Christchurch for the following times:
10th - 14th July 2017 and 17th July - 21st July 2017
This service will operate by appointment only and if we are unable to see your child, alternative options will be given. If your child has dental pain as a result of an accident please contact your dentist in the first instance.
You can phone and make an appointment for the emergency clinic by ringing 0800 846 983.
KIDSFEST HOLIDAY PROGRAMMEMonday 10 toWednesday 12July
Once Upon A Time – Workshop (8-10 years)
Tired of all of those fairytale princesses waiting around to be rescued? Come and invent your own! A fun workshop for 8-10 year olds which looks at favourite fairytales, and how they continue to work their magic, centuries after they were first told.
Monday 10 July 10am-12pm
ONCE UPON A TIME – WORKSHOP
Monday 10 July 1-3pm (11-13 years)
Do you like your fairytales dark and exciting, or sweet and comforting? Dangerous wolves or Disney princesses? In this fun workshop for 11-13 year olds, Renata Hopkins, prize-winning fairytale writer, will look at some of the qualities that set fairytales apart from other genres.
ZANY ZINES WORKSHOP
Wednesday 12 July 9.30am-12pm (8-13 years)
Want to learn to create your own cool zine? Zines are low-fi magazines created using colouring pens and pencils, illustration, photography, collage, hand drawn typefaces, and can be about whatever topic you love: animals, music, nature, even your Gran!
THE GENIUS OF BUGS
Tuesday 11 July,10.30-11.30am (7-13 years)
Do you like bugs? They may be small, they may be creepy, but bugs have super-sized powers! Join Simon Pollard, author of the wicked new bookThe Genius of Bugs, as he takes you into the world of the everyday and the extraordinary, the grotesque and the mysterious, with bug tales, facts and figures that showcase insect ingenuity and reveal astounding bug behaviour. Be entertained and amazed and bring your best bug questions.
HOW TO BOOK
Workshops have limited numbers and are$15 per person.
The Genius of Bugs is a FREE event. We recommend coming early. For the full Kidsfest programme, with lots of things to keep the kids busy of the holidays,visit the Kidsfest websiteor pick up a programme around town!
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