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NEWSLETTER
18 May 2015
Est 1853
Principal: Jennifer Horgan
(M.Ed., B.A., Dip. Ed. Leadership)
Email: etaieri@east-taieri.school.nz
Web: www.east-taieri.school.nz
Phone: 489 6737
Dear Parents/Caregivers
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE WITH ON-LINE
TECHNOLOGIES ?
CYBERSAFETY INFORMATION EVENING FOR PARENTS – WEDNESDAY 20
MAY 7PM
Our children are growing up in a technological world which provides many opportunities for
learning, social contact, accessibility of the global environment - to name a few of the
benefits. However, there are challenges and cautions with online technologies that parents
need to be aware of and informed about in order to keep their children safe. Di Leonard
and Dave Hunter (Counsellor and Principal, Taieri College) will provide an overview of
cybersafety, digital citizenship, online technologies and how to maximise the safety and
wellbeing of children in our community. Wednesday 20 May at 7pm, East Taieri School.
WELCOME
We welcome Vicki Thorburn to our staff as she
starts in Room 12 with a New Entrant class
today. We also welcome Jesse-Alan Taylor into
Room 12.
EAST TAIERI CHURCH CARPARK – NOT FOR SCHOOL USE FROM TOMORROW
The East Taieri Church is hosting a conference from Tuesday 19-21 May. It would
be appreciated if parents did not park in the carpark during this time. Thank you.
HEART FOUNDATION
We are having our Jump Rope for Heart Day on Friday 29 May. Children are reminded
about getting sponsorship cards filled.
GRANDPARENTS’ MORNING
Despite the weather, we had a great turn-out
of grandparents joining their grandchildren in
classes and at Discovery Time activities last
Friday.
HELPERS WANTED
The Home and School Committee are looking for helpers not as committee members, but as
friends of the H&S who can help out on occasions throughout the year.
Contact Janna Begley. jannabegley@gmail.com or 02108148315.
TISSUES WANTED
It is getting to that time of year of runny noses and colds. We would appreciate
donations of boxes of tissues. Please drop them into the office. Thank you.
HEAD LICE
Head lice are out and about again! Please check your child’s hair regularly and treat.
WOOL WANTED
Yellow and blue wool is needed for Discovery Time. Children are making pom poms. Please
bring the wool to Room 8. Thank you.
ART GALLERY VISITS
Classes are enjoying their Art gallery visits, coming
back with some
fabulous
artworks and
new skills.
JUNIOR OUTDOOR SPACE
The development of the junior outdoor space is underway. We would
like to thank Sam Wells from VULCAN STEEL, for the donation of the
steel for the bars and frames. This is greatly appreciated. The Year 5/6
children are fortunate to be working with Chris Hay during Discovery
Time in the construction of some of the equipment. We would also like
to thank the Pre-School for the donation of a climbing frame to add to the area.
JUNIOR WRITERS
I JUMPED AT THE WRONG TIME
I jumped at the wrong time and I got
skinned knees.
I can’t walk very well.
Oh no!
I was screaming and bleeding everywhere.
Oh no!
By: Ronan Mitchell – Room 13 (6 years)
IF I WAS A DRAGON
If I was a dragon
I would collect up sticks
And roast giant marshmallows.
By: Charlie Cockerill – Room 10 (5years)
TERM TWO DATES
MAY
4- 22
12 – 26
Friday 22
Wednesday 27
Friday 29
FRIDAY 29
JUNE
Monday 1
22-26
Wednesday 24
Tuesday 30
JULY
Friday 3
20 July – 25 Sept
12 Oct – 17 Dec
Gymnastics
Art Gallery visits
40 Hour Famine
May Music Month Celebration - Choir
Elgregoe Performance (Values based show)
Jump Rope for Heart Day
SCHOOL CLOSED – Queen’s Birthday
Poetry Week
Poetry Competition Evening
TSSA Cross Country
END OF TERM 2
TERM 3
TERM 4
DISCOVERY TIME STARS
The following students were identified by parents or Discovery Time Student
Leaders as displaying excellent Key Competencies during Discovery Time
sessions: Nick York, Anna Divers, Ella Robinson, O’Hara Couch, Hunter
Henderson, Emily Russell, Jayla Duncan, Pippa Earl and Charlotte Va’afusuaga.
SPORTS NEWS
HOCKEY
PRACTICE TODAY for all hockey players at Taieri College 3.30pm. The Year
1/2 children will practice together.
Wanted two Year 1/2 children to join our East Taieri hockey team.
SATURDAY RESULTS - ET Hockey won 5-0. Player of the Day – Rosie Falcous
TSSA DUATHLON RESULTS
Year 4 teams
1st Silverstream
2nd Elmgrove 1
3rd East Taieri Black
Year 4 Girls
1st Rosie Falcous – East Taieri
2nd Georgia McHutchon – East Taieri
3rd Elmgrove
Year 4 Boys
1st Daniel Joint – East Taieri
Year 5 teams
1st East Taieri Purple
2nd Emlgrove boys
3rd Elmgrove girls
Year 5 Girls
1st Mya O’Connor – East Taieri
2nd Silversteam
3rd Elmgrove
Year 5 Boys
1st Jake Fowler – East Taieri
2nd Silverstream
3rd Harry Summers – East Taieri
Year 6 teams
Girls - 1st East Taieri Navy
2nd Silverstream 1
3rd East Taieri Maroon
Boys
1st Elmgrove 1
2nd East Taieri Brown
3rd East Taieri
Year 6 Girls
1st Silverstream
2nd Silverstream
3rd Silverstream
Year 6 Boys
1st Elmgrove
2nd James Stephen – East Taieri
3rd Elmgrove
EAST TAIERI SCHOOL COUNTRY FAIR
The date is set for our biennial School Fair
Sunday 15th November at 11am until 2 30pm.
This is a fun day out for our school community and the pets on parade..
There will be lots of amazing stalls, pony rides, food and fun!
The Fair is an essential part of our school fund-raising and is usually well
supported by the wider Mosgiel community.
Keep this date free!!
ROAD PATROL COVER
Cover is required for Road
Patrol on Monday 8,15,22
& 29 June.
Please see Annette in the
office.
UNIFORM FOR SALE
3 x Size 6 polo school tops $10 each
Phone: 0273023727
FOR SALE
Trackpants size 8 – Good condition
Phone: 0273414528
East Taieri School
Ski Trips 2015
CARDONA SKI RESORT, WANAKA
FAMILY MEMBERS OF EAST TAIERI SCHOOL PUPILS ONLY
Hi everyone,
Please see below the dates for this year’s ski trips. We have arranged the August trip over 3 days as many children
will still have sports on Saturday. You will see the trip arranged for the end of September is in the school holidays
and we have arranged a Monday and Tuesday this year.
We are happy to organise the trips below but just in case we are unable to attend, we may need a willing helper to
make payment at the booking office, record equipment hire and distribute tickets at Cardrona over the weekend.
This does not take too long.
Lift, Lesson & Rental
Lift & Lesson (own gear)
Under 6 Ski Free – Lesson & Gear Hire Only
8/9/10th
August
Peak Rates
$ 86.00
$ 62.00
$ 53.00
5/6th
September
Off Peak
$76.00
$53.00
$47.00
28/29 Sept
Mon/Tues
Off Peak
$65.00
$42.00
$47.00
All prices are per person/per day. We will advise if the prices change from those shown above.
Other hire options available on request, eg. jackets, pants, goggles etc. Note: Cardrona recommend the use of
helmets and these are included with rental equipment. Families organise their own accommodation, food and
transport.
Conditions of the School Group Ski trips:
 Minimum number of 15 people required
 Lessons are compulsory
 Children under 6 receive free lift passes.
 Children under 5 cannot participate in the school group lessons and must ski with their parents
Please let us know which weekend/s you are planning on attending by emailing us at etsskitrip@gmail.com. For
those that indicate their interest, we will be emailing you from this address with further information prior to each
trip so please provide an email address that you will check regularly. You may need to check your spam folders if you
don’t receive a return email from us.
First in with money, first served as we have limited spaces.
If you have any questions our contact details are:
Karen Hanna
M 021 537 334
H 481 7273
Cathy Reid
M 0274 324095
H 489 2213
or email etsskitrip@gmail.com
Is your child shy? Do they feel intimidated by the idea of public
speaking and performance? Do they sometimes find it difficult to make
eye contact? Do they just need 60 minutes a week to take part in
organised craziness?! Come and join Marrzipan! We run awesome drama
classes which focus on key life skills after school on Tuesdays! We play fun
engaging games and perform at the end of term once to parents and once to
the school. All scripts are original, engaging, educational and HILARIOUS.
All children receive an end of term progress report too, along with a
certificate to remind them they are awesome! There are a few spaces
available for this term at a discounted price. Give me a call to secure your
child's space or just to chat about how the classes will benefit your child.
Contact Kay on 02102645487 or email kayla@marrzipandrama.co.nz
KNITTING FOR NEPAL
Licorice Squares
Knit simple Licorice squares to make
bright attractive blankets.
Help to keep families warm in Nepal.
Use bright colours to make squares
8 ply or double knit
4mm or no 8 needles-25 stitches.
ALTRUSA BAZAAR
Come along on Saturday May 23rd
Mosgiel Senior Citizens Hall
behind St John's
From 10am
Bring your knitted squares
knit squares on the day
join us for loads of fun!
Licorice Squares