NEWSLETTER

MORRINSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Ph 07 889 6629 Fax 07 889 5645 Email office@mi.school.nz
We are already at the end of the first term of the year, term two starts on Monday 23rd April. It has been great to see so many students already getting involved in our school merit programme and challenging themselves in different areas ie: academic, sport, civics and culture.
Have a great Easter holiday! We hope all students have a restful holiday ready for another busy term ahead.

5th April, 2012

Our Winter Uniform Policy is detailed below for parents who are not clear on what our uniform regulations are here at Morrinsville Intermediate. Below we have included photos of suitable winter shoes to ensure the correct regulation shoes are purchased. Students must be in winter uniform during terms two and three. Students will require a regulation polar fleece. Boys and girls are both required to wear regulation school shoes ie: plain black, leather (able to hold a shine). Boys shoes must be lace-up. There are to be no chunky heels over 3cm, no badges, markings or large buckles. Fabric or suede skate style shoes are not permitted. Slip-on or ballet style shoes are also not permitted. Boys are required to wear plain grey regulation school socks and girls are required to wear either knee high navy socks or navy / black opaque stockings to the waist (no pantyhose or sheer nylons). In addition to the short sleeved polo shirt, a short sleeved navy or plain black t-shirt or thermal shirt can be worn underneath. Sun hats / caps are not part of the winter uniform and are not permitted during terms two and three.

Our school uniform is available at Harrys in Morrinsville and winter shoes can be purchased at shoe retail stores including the Warehouse, Number One Shoes, Hannahs etc starting from around $30.00. As per our Uniform Policy students are expected to show pride in their uniform by wearing it correctly (including to and from school) and keeping it clean and in good order. If there are problems with purchasing uniform items, students can be issued a temporary Uniform Pass by bringing a signed note from home and taking it to Mrs Marshall (Deputy Principal). Please remember to name all uniform items clearly. Thank you for your co-operation.

Please note: boys are to wear lace-up shoes (as pictured), girls may wear lace-up or the strap and buckle style pictured.

Easter Raffle
Congratulations to: John Werder, Kate Marshall, John Ruegg, Robin, Jordan Landsberg & Steve Cook who each won an Easter Basket. Thanks to everyone for their support with this fundraiser!
2nd hand Polar Fleeces are available to purchase from the school office for $20.00. These have been donated to school and come in varying sizes and conditions. Congratulations on receiving the following M.I.S. Merit Programme Awards:

Entertainment Book Fundraiser Yes! We are selling the brand new 2012 / 2013
Entertainment Books from the school office ($55 each)
Australian Exams 2012
Educational Assessment Australia (EEA) specialises in largescale assessment including the International Competitions and Assessments for school (ICAS). Listed below are the ICAS subjects, closing and sitting dates and prices. Money for those children who want to sit any exams is due at school one week before the closing date. Subject Computer skills Science Writing Spelling English Mathematics Sitting Date 22nd May 6th June 18th June 19th June 31st July 14th August Closing Date 24th April 8th May 21st May 22nd May 3rd July 17th July Price $7.50 $7.50 $17.50 $9.50 $7.50 $7.50

Excellence Awards Alysha Priestley Sport

Polly the Kangaroo and her joeys Suzy and Junior came to our school last Friday all the way from Brazil as part of the School Hop!

One of our big fundraising events for 2012 will be an evening of (adult-only) entertainment with hilarious kiwi comedian and hypnotist Guy Cater.

This event will be held in our school hall on Friday 11th May from 7.00pm.
Mark this date on your calendar now for a great night out! Tickets are now available ($25pp).
Netball News: All netball fees must be paid by 24.04.12. Payments can be made during the term break via the internet. Our school bank account is 12-3437-0000031-00. There is a Working Bee at the Morrinsville Netball Pavilion on 21.04.12 (the last Saturday of the holidays). Every team must have a minimum of two players attend. Thanks!

Thank you to all families who supported this event. The weather was perfect and everyone who came along to school bright and early enjoyed watching this amazing balloon inflate and float off. We would also like to thank Hellers for donating 1,000 sausages to school as part of the Sausages for Schools Programme which we sold as part of the breakfast fundraiser last Friday.

Congratulations to Jordyn Mellow, Hanna Zouggari & Ella Wilton on a fantastic Lip Sync Performance last night at the finals in the Search for the Stars Competition held at Southwell School. These MIS girls finished 4th overall against some very talented performers. Well done & thanks also to the parents for their support.
Headlice - We have had a couple of cases of headlice in the last few weeks. Please check your childs hair over the holidays and treat if necessary. Thanks.
Babysitter available, Kasey Jackson is available for babysitting anytime (over the holidays and in general) she is 17 years old, has a full drivers license and is responsible and reliable. Phone 027 2031 094 for more information.

Saturdays Cricket Report

MIS Year 8 Team played Peachgrove who batted first scoring 64 for 8 wickets off 24.3 overs. Morrinsville replied with 67 off 15.1 overs, losing 6 wickets in the process. The top batsmen were Sean Lovelock with 25 runs not out and Jastarn Singh with 11 runs. The top bowlers were Simon Edmonds with 2 for 10 off 4 overs, Siggi Holmes 2 for 4 off 2.3 overs and Sean Lovelock 1 for 6 off 3 overs.

Colgate wants to help schoolsthey have $70,000 up for grabs for school sports equipment. Students can collect empty colgate boxes over the holidays & bring them to school.

The fielder of the day was Judd Covich. The player of the day was Sean Hammond. MIS Year 7 Team played St Columbus on Saturday. St Columbus was sent into bat and were all bowled out for 72 in the 23rd over. MIS scored 73 runs for 3 off 15 overs. The main wicket taker was Vincent Green with 4 wickets for 4 runs off 3 overs. Also getting in on the action was Jack Devane, Ryan Arnold, Reece Paterson, Kieran Price, Josh Doughty and Max Rappe all getting a wicket each. Great bowling from all the boys. The stand out batsman was Ryan Arnold with 25 runs not out and also Kieran Price 10 runs not out. Overall; what a great first season from the boys. It was a privilege to coach them. Wayne Green (Coach)