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WAIHI EAST SCHOOL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 32/2015

21 October 2015

Kia ora, A massive thank you and congratulations to Ged and Bindy Burke for the amazing golf tournament run on Friday. An outstanding $1,000 was raised to go towards our second LifePod. A truly amazing figure. Ged and his team ensured the day was super successful for players and our fundraising. A massive thank you to the following sponsors for donating to this event; The Laundry, Goldfields Automotive, Hutchins Engineering, Ashby Engineering, Tyre Power, P & G Contracting, Alitech, Corbett Road Quarry, Carters Contracting, PGG Wrightsons Real Estate, Pump and Machinery Ltd, Ryco Hydraulics Ltd and Mining Wholesalers Ltd. This is another stunning example of how Together We Rise Above and Shine!

Our final fundraiser of the year for our LifePod is the Twilight Market. Put the 19th of November aside, 4-6.30pm. This will be a lovely evening of eating, performing and purchasing! A huge thank you to the whanau who came to our meeting and the many people following our planning. This will be a super cool evening, a fab way to spend time together.

Year Six students are on count down, not many weeks and they will graduate from Waihi East School to take on the challenges of College. Our prize giving will be exciting– who will win the cups this year. The year 6 trip has been booked for Friday 11th of December at the Top Ten Holiday Park at Waihi Beach. The cost of this adventure is $8.50 per person. Phil welcomes offers of help on the day, 4 adults are required for this trip to go ahead. Please catch up with Phil if you are keen.

Although the weather is changeable, term four and one are our hat terms. Please ensure your child has a named school hat as part of their school uniform. Sharon has hats available in the office for $9.00 each. No hat means no sunshine!

Under Peter Tai’s guidance the pool has had a wee tune up! Areas of the pool have been repainted, the rusty rails are being fixed and the sand in the filters are being replaced. We aim to open the school pool in November when the weather is more settled. The BOT aim to keep the pool open in the holidays. If you are available to be on our pool roster, please let me know. Last year the pool team were amazing!

Nga mihi nui, Emily Hargreaves (ehargreaves@east.school.nz) SCHOOL NOTICES MUFTI DAYS THIS TERM This term we will be holding 2 x mufti days to assist with raising funds for our koha for our visit to Otawhiwhi Marae. The dates for these mufti days are: Friday 30th October and Friday 27th November. No chocolate or popcorn sales on these days.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE JUICIE COMBO Team East Whanau are holding a sausage sizzle and juicie sale on Friday 30th October. $4 for a combo. Please fill in the slip on the next page and return to the office by Wednesday 28th October.

WANTED—2ND HAND CHILDRENS CLOTHING We would love to receive your good quality clean second hand children’s clothing to pass onto others. Donations much appreciated, please bring into the office.

HELP NEEDED Artistic people are needed to help Room 2 paint the Bike container. Please let Mr. Gurnick or the office know if you can help. Thanks.

LONG JUMP PIT A HUGE Thank you to Carters Contractors who have offered to help us dig a new long jump pit for our upcoming athletics.

OTAWHIWHI MARAE TRIP A reminder that the whole school is heading off to Otawhiwhi Marae next Wednesday 28th October. We have hired a bus to help with transport. If you haven’t already, please fill in the permission slip on the next page.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB Issue No. 7 went home last week and closes on Friday 13th November 2015.

YEAR 3 & 4 BASKETBALL Basketball for Years 3 & 4 started on Monday 19th October, 3.30PM at the Waihi College Gym. Cost is $15 per student (all players receive a Waihi b’ball t-shirt). Entry forms in the school office. Forms and payment to be given directly to Rachael at Waihi College.

JUNIOR TOUCH RUGBY Junior mixed touch comp starting soon. First game played Wed 28th Oct, final game played Wed 9th Dec. Games played between 3.15-5.15pm. Mixed teams of no more than 10 per team. Each team requires a manager/coach.

Grades: Yr. 1 Yr. 2 Yrs. 3 & 4 Yrs. 5 & 6 Permission slips need to be in to the office by tomorrow.

WAIHI JUNIORS FUN SOCCER Waihi Beach Littlies Soccer is not able to run this year, so Bonnie has organised to run the same event, but here at Waihi East School. Thanks Bonnie!

When: Tuesday afternoons starting 27th October Where: Waihi East School Field Time: 3.30—5.00PM Age: Under 5’s (or recently turned 5) Registrations taken on the first soccer afternoon. For more information visit their Facebook page: ‘Waihi Junior’s Fun Soccer’.

KIDS PAGE I get to go to the movies after school at 5 o’clock.

By Diezel P-G. Age 6. Room 8.

A long time ago I broke my arm by falling off a tree. It really hurt and I had to go in an ambulance to Waikato Hospital. When I got to the hospital I had to get a cast on my arm. I got to have a choice out of blue, red or yellow. I chose blue because blue is my favourite colour. After I got my cast on we went home and on the way back we had McDonalds but it was hard for me to eat because I had a cast on but I had a drink and a burger. The burger was delicious. For dinner we had fish and chips. I had a potato fitter and a scoop of chips and two pieces of fish.

They were delicious. After dinner I went to bed. When I woke up in the morning, I had pancakes for breakfast. That day Dad got me a movie. It was called ‘Scooby Doo’. It was a movie which was great.

By Reid O, Age 7. Room 7.

COMMUNITY NOTICES DANCE & TONE CLASS Joni’s fitness classes start this week, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 3.15PM under the sheltered area here at Waihi East School. Come along and have a go! Check out the Facebook page ‘Dance & Tone’ or contact Joni 022 024 5039. Entry by donation please.

SKATING Saturday Night Skate Night Labour Weekend 24th October. $5 entry. Adult spectators free. Includes skate/scooter hire or bring your own. Please bring socks. Waihi Events Centre, 6pm-8pm. All ages welcome.

HALLOW-SKATE; Friday 30th October, Waihi Events Centre, 68pm. $5 entry, adult spectators free. Halloween dress up, spot prizes, Halloween music and loads of fun. Please bring socks.

BIG BEACH DIG 2pm, Sunday Oct 25th out front of the Waihi Beach Surf Club. For ages 1-12 (split into pre-school & school age). Dig for chocolate, chips and drinks. No spades, hands and feet only. A free event put on by Waihi Beach Christian Centre.

WAIHI AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB Athletic registrations for this season have started. For more info: http://www.sportsground.co.nz/waihiathletics PGG WRIGHTSON CASH FOR COMMUNITIES Earn $$$ for Waihi East School simply by purchasing Ballance Agri -Nitrients fertiliser and nominating Waihi East School at www.cashforcommunities.co.nz. Any questions or queries please contact Cash for Communities: cashforcommunities@pggwrightson.co.nz or phone 03 372 0818.

PAEROA LIONS ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY When: Saturday 31st October (gates open 5 PM) Where: Paeroa Domain Cost: $15 (family of 2 adults, 2 children) This year an international troupe of skateboarders will be putting on a display starting at 5.30PM. Food for sale including mussel fritters. Children welcome to dress up with some prizes on offer for the best costumes. Postponement date Sunday 1 November 5PM. ROUND THE BRIDGES There is an opportunity for children to travel on a free bus to Round the Bridges Sunday Nov 15th . Its quite different from the cross country experience. (Strictly 7 year olds and up) Each child receives a medal/banana/water at the finish. $7. entry. See school office for more information.

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Sausage/Juicie Combo $4

OTAWHIWHI MARAE VISIT—WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER, 2015 Please complete and return to the office.

Yes! My child/ren ___________________________________ have permission to attend this trip.

I can transport _______________________ children both there and back.

Name: _______________________ Signed: _______________________ Note: I have a full drivers licence and my vehicle has a current WOF and Registration.

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News from the Board of Trustees August 2015 Term Three Focus Transformers (Science and technology) Learning programmes: 

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This term our focus is on transforming our school. Staff are starting to put their classroom ideas into practice. Please check out our white board as to what each class is transforming.

Jump Jam fitness programme continues to be extremely popular. One student has been invited to trial for the next Jump Jam DVD. This is very exciting.

Kaihautu Program continues to be successful for our students. Increased communication including a weekly newsletter has been a good tool for whanau and the school community.

Kapakaka uniforms are on hold until next year. Funds have been raised but we don’t want to purchase until we know the sizing of the new group.

We are in the process of finding a new Kapahaka Tutor, due to Larn Wilkinson having many outside and whanau commitments, he is no longer an option.

Electives are very positive. New whanau involvement bringing new ideas and smaller groups have been very helpful.

A review of Junior Discovery has been undertaken with student voice helping to decide on the modified programme. A new roster is in place with student engagement being the focus.

The NED Show was well received and the key message of - Never Give Up, Encourage Others and Do Your Best shared. Yoyos sold like hot cakes. We will have this show again in a year or two.

Teacher aides are using many different strategies to motivate below and well below students. We look forward to the achievement outcomes for this group of students.

Miss T- student teacher in room 5 is near completion of her practicum. This is her final practicum and involves sole charge of the classroom. A huge thank you to Briar for coaching and mentoring this student with great knowledge and enthusiasm.

Mrs G is leading Room 9. As part of her Teacher Refresher Course, Jo is teaching, being viewed with formal feedback and viewing other teachers at school.

The mentoring side of ALL has come to a conclusion. Briar is starting to compile a report on our inquiry in readiness to share at our focus day in September. We have graduated my Year 4 students and I start with a new group next week.

Maths week run by Nik Laing across the school was massive! Children were hooked and enjoyed the daily challenges. Our thanks to Nik for the huge time and effort on making this so exceptional.

Six children have been selected to have a calf at Alan Scott’s farm. They will attend 3 days a week in readiness for calf club day later next term. We

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appreciate the support of Murphy’s buses, who are allowing children to travel to the farm at no cost.

Camp and Tent City information has gone out to whanau. Adults who wish to stay have been given a Police Vet form. Planning of both events will come under the senior school DP job description.

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Cup Cake Day was extremely well received. Our whanau baked up a storm for the SPCA- raising over $200.00 The Mike Scadden evening was cancelled due to lack of numbers.

Reading Together with Nik Laing was postponed for this term due the business of whanau.

A school disco is planned for the 3rd of September. Team East Whanau are leading this; with staff support.

A Health Survey is out in the school community. Feedback on the outcomes of this will be reported to the BOT next month.

ICT A review of ICT is currently underway. This will inform the Board what devices we currently own, what is currently useful in classroom and the impact of a possible new learning tool would have on student achievement.

Policy Review- ratification of     Policy Review

Behaviour policy Student Achievement Assessment, Evaluation, Record Keeping and Reporting Finance-modify electronic payments as required by the auditor. 

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Sun Smart Policy

Senior Resource Room-Matt Walker Builders have completed this job. An increase of approximately 20% is expected due to the damage under the cladding. Ross will paint this area during the school holidays.

Leak by Room One-Matt Walker and Kell Garrett have remedied this area.

They have emptied the down pipes and added an overflow system. We have not noted any water since this has happened.

Boiler and Radiator-David Dixon has had the boiler removed. He will donate money to the school as payment. The sale of the radiators went towards camp 2016.

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School Pool-Our aim is to complete the pool paint/railings over the holiday period allowing for an earlier opening of the pool next term, weather depending.

Staffroom Zip-A slow drip has caused significant damage under the sinkrequiring a new hot water cylinder and shelving. The zip itself has needed repairs which have taken some time to source.

Newmont The Board has been in contact with Newmont about future funding. We will let you know any information as it comes to hand. Phil Salmon the Education Officer from Newmont to spoke at assembly on Monday and then in each classroom about the daily blasting. Staff and students appreciated receiving this information.

Donna, Seton, Julie, Tineke, Alex, Pete and Emily Waihi East Board of Trustees

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