Myross Bush School

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FEB 1

2012

Welcome back to the 2012 school

year! It is always great to see so many smiling happy faces - among both parents and children - as everyone arrives for the start of a new year. The staff are excited about their classes and we are all looking forward to another full and productive year of engaging learning! Today we welcome 10 new families and 14 new students (pictured above) throughout the school this morning: Josh Cocker and parents Megan and Dale (R3), Samantha Koppert and parents Angela and Greg (R7), Benjamin and Hannah Symon and parents Susan and Blair (R5 & R3), Blake Condon and parents Kerry and Peter (R5), Shaun Bennett and parents Jaime and Tony (R7), Taleeha Stewart and parents Melissa and Antony (R4), Dylan and Amy

Marwick and parents, Nicola and Rodger (R3 & R4), Aimee PhibbsGeisser and parents Michelle and Darrell (R6), Peyton Dickson and parents Tania and Logan (R6), Niall Carter and parents Nicky and Connal (R6), and Robson McKee, Lucys little brother (R6) and Hailey Monaghan, Codys little sister who was on a school visit! Our 'Meet the teacher and Community BBQ evening' will be held next Wednesday at 5pm. After a short welcome in the Activity Centre every class will be running 2 sessions which details the 'nuts and bolts' of their programmes. We look forward to seeing everyone here. It's a great chance to touch base with your child's teacher and to catch up with other school families! Early in Week 3 we will be holding our initial 'Goal Setting conferences'

with you, your child and your teacher. These will run over 2 days - Tuesday 14th from 3 - 7.30pm and Wednesday 15th from 1 - 5:30pm. The partnership with you and your child in setting those all important next learning goals for the first half of the school year completes the end of year report summary. We look forward to your participation, along with your child, in this important process for the beginning of a new year! The code to make your online bookings is detailed in the newsletter. Bookmark that school website, which includes the newsletter and the community calendar online, to help keep up to date with all the happenings around school life! Regards

Tim Lovelock
Principal

Kia tu Pakari

From strong foundations we grow and stand tall together

Our new signage which further examples the links to our vision. Every class is going to investigate the characteristics of their particular tree and how it relates to their learning environment.

Community:
Baby sitter available: Ex student, reliable. Ph Makaela 2157922 Girls Brigade: Variety of fun activities designed to educate, inspire and develop girls aged 5+. Restarts Monday, 13 February at Windsor Community Church halls: 3.30pm-5.00pm (5-8 years) and 6.30pm-8.00pm (9-18 years). $85 per year. Newcomers welcome. Contact Cindy 2217017 for more information.

School News:
STATIONERY: We understand that some items were out of stock and were happy for this to come to school as its available. Weve had some great feedback about our one or two book system throughout the school. Weve combined a number of small books into a larger book. The amount of bookwork the children do will be the same but we have decided to spread the cost for you throughout the year. WELCOME BACK & MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT: To help with catering its really important that we get your slip back at school. GOAL SETTING CONFERENCES: 14th & 15th February. Please note school will finish at 12.30pm on the Wednesday. Bookings are now open at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz using the code F8U2H. Please book your interview as soon as possible. Bookings will close on Friday 10th of February. We are not able to book your interviews manually but if you need help please contact Irene at the office. BUS ARRANGEMENTS AFTER SCHOOL: Please ring the school if your childs travel arrangements after school, have changed in any way if they are a bus pupil. If you intend picking up your child, a note needs to be sent, or a phone call before 2.30pm. Internet is not always reliable for bus notifications. Thanks for your help with this. THANK YOU: A huge thank you goes to the White (Sophie and Ethan), Robertson (William) and Fleck (Joel) families who looked after our aviary during the holidays. We really appreciate the time you spent coming down to feed and water our birds. The new committee will be up and running next week with Year 6 managers, Brooke King, Sophie White, Campbell Henderson and Benjamin McIntyre. PITA PIT LUNCHES: Will start this Friday. Pick up your envelope before Friday and have them back by 9am sharp as the orders are picked up then. Correct change is appreciated by Pita Pit. Late orders are not able to be filled. SWIMMING DETAILS & HELP WANTED: Included with the newsletter is details of dates and times and help required. Please look for the notice in your childs bag. ATHLETICS: Information on athletics is also included with the newsletter. Helpers will be required. Please also check for this notice. DAVID WHITE BUILDING Experienced Qualied Builder of: New Homes Residential Extensions and Renovations Farm Sheds etc... Phone 0274351490 or A/H 2304984

Out of School Music Classes: We are still taking enrolments for 2012 classes. A great opportunity to learn to read music and then be able to learn an instrument of your choice.ages 3-18 music & movement 3-4yrs $2 1/2 hr music awareness 5-6 yrs $30 / 6 weeks musicianship 7yrs up $65 per year. We also have a choir contact Deborah 217-5136 (answerphone) admin@osmc.co.nz www.osmc.co.nz

Part of our staff on one of the staff only days, engaging in some fun team building activites.

February
8 Wed Welcome back Community BBQ and meet the teacher night 5pm.

March
2nd Fri Swimming ends Athletics postponement date

April
2012 Term Dates
Term 1 endsThursday 5th April (Easter)

Updated 1 February 2012

17 Fri Swimming begins

Term 2 2012 23 April to 29th June

14 Tues Goal Setting Conferences 3pm - 7.30pm

Term 3 2012 16 July to 28 September

15 Wed Goal Setting Conferences 1pm - 5.30pm Note: Half day - 12.30pm school finish

Term 4 2012 15 October to 17th December

calendar

27 Tues Southern Zone Athletics Day at Surrey Park

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