Newsletter
Number 17
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29 June 2018
Website www.matarau.school.nz
Phone (09) 433 5823 Email – admin@matarau.school.nz
Thanks
… to parents for your support in the run up to Science Fair
… to those who have helped in any of a multiplicity of ways this term, sports
events, helping in classrooms, attending events etc. etc. Your efforts have
been very much appreciated
People of the week
… Carmen Wilson and Aide Shortland who have generously lent their
enthusiasm and skill to our senior options programme for the past 6 months.
Thank you so much, your efforts have been VERY VERY much appreciated!
… Those children and parents who got behind efforts this week to reduce
the flow of plastic into the school. Well done!
… Our Mathex teams!
… Players of the Day – Isabell Attwood, Weka Netball Team; Basketball
Minjun Cho & Tawhai Lawrence. Aurora Lumby U7 rippa rugby Mangakahia
blue. Brooke Tito Ministicks Green Hockey Team
Term Calendar … More to follow as dates come to hand!
2-4 July School Science Fair
2/3 July Mid-year parent / teacher interviews
5 July Final day of term 2 (23 July First day of term 3)
Mid-year interviews – Monday 2 July & Tuesday 3 July
Interviews are booked on a first in basis. To book you need to visit –
www.schoolinterviews.co.nz & enter the code bd9tq . SLOTS ARE
STILL AVAILABLE. If you do not have access to the internet please give
Helen a call on Monday. Please note that teachers are available at other
times by appointment.
Notice of early finish to school days
Please note that school finishes at 2:30pm on 2 & 3 July to allow teachers
time to prepare for interviews. Please note that buses will run
approximately 30 minutes earlier on these days – the exception to this is
the Kamo bus will still depart school at 4pm. Parents who pick their children
up from school are asked to do so at 3pm please. (Please note that bus
drop off times can vary from the usual on these days).
Science Fair – Year 7 & 8
Exhibits will be on public display next week on Monday 2 July & Tuesday 3
July. Parents are encouraged to have a look at the displays in the hall on
either of these days before or after their interview.
Hayden Martin Electrical
Tel - 027 645 8923
Email - 366 Kamo Road
admin@hmeelectrical.com Kamo
Tel : 09 435 1924
Items from earlier weeks … accessible via our website (click on newsletter tab) or on request
Early pick ups Caring Virtue Advice of Absences Can you help our local Tennis Club?
Enrolment dates for intending year 9 students

Important Changes to Some Buses starting Wednesday 4 July

Please note that children travelling on the Matarau/Otakairangi Road bus will
possibly be dropped off around 5 minutes later than presently at the end of the
school day.
Children travelling on the Kamo bus will now depart school at the earlier time of
3:40 arriving in Kamo around 4:00pm (not 4:15 as presently).
A reminder that these changes come into effect on Wednesday 4 July.
All other pick and drop off times are as at present.

Parent / teacher interviews

As you all know interviews are scheduled for Monday & Tuesday next week – 2 & 3 July. Please help
the process along by …
… being on time and moving on the bell
… bringing with you any thoughts on their digital (see saw) portfolio
… noting down any questions or concerns beforehand
Please note that these interviews primarily exist for the sharing of achievement information. Please
also note that it is possible that a second teacher may sit in on one of your interviews. This does not
indicate a concern. Teachers are asked to sit in on at least one other interview for professional
development purposes. All matters discussed are kept confidential.

See saw … digital portfolios

Instructions on how to access Seesaw were sent home last week. If having problems accessing this
material please connect with your child’s teacher.

Y7 & 8 Science Fair Prize Giving …is scheduled for 6:30pm Tuesday 3 July. Children receiving
prizes will know in advance.

Calf Cub Day 2018

The board has made the difficult decision in light of concerns relating to the mycoplasma bovis virus
that calves will not be included in this year’s Calf Club Day. Similar decisions are being made in most
rural schools, we feel it is best to play safe. So we will expect an increase in the number of lambs &
goats this year, and look forward to meeting the pigs, chickens, turkeys, goldfish etc (but not dogs
please).

School Cross Country

Will be held early next term (date to be confirmed). If your child is serious about placing in the school
competition you might want to start them training over the holidays. First practice will be soon after
commencement of the new term – so come prepared with running shoes.

Confirmation of Secondary School – Year 8 students

… forms were sent home with year 8 students last week. Please return your form on Monday if you
have not already done so.

Lost property – More clothing than ever!

The mountain of lost property outside Room 11 is now huge. As usual the
classes/children have been taken past the items, but it might take a parent look to
find out where your child’s clothing / shoes are - there are still lots of expensive
brand name items! As usual, all unclaimed items at the end of term are donated to
charity.
If you have any spare coat hangers at home – any style appreciated – could you please send
them in to Room 11 (or the office) so they can hang up as much clothing as possible.
Wanted for Room 4
If you have an old Chest of drawers that the children in Room 4 can convert to an
indoor rabbit home it would be most appreciated. It would need to be at least 4
drawers deep or a tallboy. Thanks heaps.

Mr Schuster
A final thank you to Mr Schuster for the contributions he has made to our school
over a period of nearly ten years. We all know how hard Mr Schuster has worked during this period.
Mr Schuster is a gifted teacher, an excellent administrator, an inspiring mentor, and a thoughtful
friend of children and staff alike. Thank you for the long hours, the attention to duty, the stepping-up
to whatever task presented, for your loyalty to the school, and for the wise care you have so
generously dispensed to the children in your care.
Mr Schuster will be greatly missed and we wish him the very best in his new role as principal of
Paparoa School.
If you can attend Mr Schuster’s farewell at
10:30 am Thursday 5 July it isn’t too late, give Helen a call or email on Monday.

Finally
We are very pleased to see just how many parents have committed to attending mid-year interviews.
We collect more data than most schools, and it is our strong belief that parents should have access to
this data. You need more than generalities to be assured of how your child is achieving and whether
gaps, if there are any, are closing. Most of the data we will share with you is norm referenced data
and this gives us confidence that our judgments are accurate. Feel free to bring to our attention any
areas of concern and we will commit to working on these.

This is the final newsletter of the term. Enjoy the coming holidays, have quality time together, and be
sure to travel safely. Final day of term is 6 July, first day back is Monday 23 July. Plenty to be
excited about in the forthcoming term including cross-country, school production and more.
See you then!

Kind Regards Nga mihi nui

Kevin Trewhella Our Sponsors support your

PRINCIPAL children, please support them

Matarau School After School Care

– OSCAR Approved
Each afternoon after school in the Hall
Starts at 3:00 – 5:45pm, with homework support, afternoon tea, arts and crafts

Families will now be able to access OSCAR & WINZ subsidies if they use the
After School Care programme.

Cost $6 per child per hour Contact Kim on 021 066 3806
Mid-year interviews – Monday 2 July & Tuesday 3 July

Our online interview booking system is open. Interviews are booked on a first
in basis.

To book you need to visit – www.schoolinterviews.co.nz &

enter the code BD9TQ

If you do not have access to the internet please give Helen a call on Monday.
Please note that teachers are available at other times by appointment.

Reusable Produce Bags fundraiser

If you would like to order another set or 2 of these bags please contact Helen
in the office or email – admin@matarau.school.nz .

Community Notices
Action Zone WINTER Camp is running again during the next school holidays. Christian
camping organisation that has been running camps for 9-13 year olds (up to Yr8) for more
than 25 years. Marsden Bay Christian Camp located in One Tree Point.
http://actionzonecamps.com/registration/

Citrus for the South – Lions Project. Take your fresh homegrown citrus to Forum North
Carpark on Sunday 8th July between 8.30 & 2pm. Mainfreight will deliver the fruit to
Christchurch & Dunedin. Banana boxes will be available to put the fruit into.
Company of Giants (Whangarei-based theatre company) The Owl and the Pussycat in the school
holidays. 116 Bank Street - Saturday 7 & 8 July - Tickets $15 Adults, $10 Concession, $7 Children
under 5. More info check out our Facebook, & for bookings bookings@companyofgiants.co.nz

Northland Futsal Academy – 8-15 years, boys or girls, Tuesdays & Fridays – phone Christian 021
246 7328 or email christian@northlandfutalacademy.co.nz or check out their website.
WANTED TO BUY Bales of Hay. Phone Mary Finlayson 0274 525 398
Kidzones Holiday Programme Kidzones will be opening 9th to 20th July. All children are
welcome. Check out what fun days the Kidzones team have planned and enrol online at
www.kidzones.co.nz Contact Sandra North on 021 249 3308 or sandra@kidzones.co.nz

TRIVIA Night 2018

Saturday 11 August 2018
7pm til late, Matarau School Hall
This is an awesome, fun night out for parents & a major fundraiser
Details on how to sponsor, donate prizes or buy tickets are on
the yellow flyer sent with this week’s newsletter.
Teams of 4, 5 or 6 can enter & win some amazing prizes. Stay tuned!