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NEWSLETTER FOR TUESDAY 19 MAY 2015
Kia Ora Tatou
Last week on Face Book I was interested in the debate about American Schools now fining parents
when children are late to school. Some of our parents were outraged about the prospect!
Let’s face it on occasions we’ve all been late for a variety of genuine reasons but I do feel sorry
for those learners who are late almost every day!
They arrive on the ‘back foot’ and it hinders their learning. Often they are not engaged because
they’ve missed out on the instructions and it interrupts the classroom programme. As parents it is
your responsibility to ensure your children are not late. You’re teaching them responsibility, self
management and work ethic which are all attributes we need to succeed. Some parents do not see
the importance of punctuality but perhaps a fine may make them think twice about setting an alarm
clock, turning off the television or managing themselves to ensure their children are at school on
time.
A big thank you to 99% of our parents who ensure their children are at school by 9 o’clock ready to
learn. You are superstars!
Ngā mihi nui
Mandy O’Sullivan
Principal
2015 SCHOOL DATES:
May: 20-22 Syndicate 4 Camp – Hanmer
Springs
27 West Coast Cross Country – Kumara
June: 1 Queen’s Birthday Holiday
4 Whānau Hui @ 5:30pm in the Tech Centre
5 Year 5/6 Rippa competition starts
24-26 School Production
July: 3 Last day of Term 2
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
Last week of term we had 94%. Our aim is to
have 95%.
FULL ASSEMBLY FRIDAY 22 MAY @ 11AM
Syndicate 1 singing
Class Presentation – Room 11
FRIDAY HEALTHY LUNCH $5
Chicken & Bacon Fettucine
WELCOME TO OUR NEW SCHOOL FAMILIES:
Sam England joined Room 5 this week as a new entrant.
KIDSFIRST KINDERGARTEN MINI GALA DAY
Saturday 23rd May @ 3pm
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Karoro
Pony Rides, stalls, Raffles, Prizes, Food and Drink, Facepainting and games.
All Welcome To Come Along
ABSENCES: Please phone 7685411 or text the
absence mobile 0277685089. Please state the
reason why your child is absent.
SCHOOL BANKING: Wednesday mornings in
the Tech Centre 8:30am – 9am
INTERNET BANKING: Payments can be made
to the school via internet banking to: Grey Main
School 12-3168-0045425-02. Please include your
child’s name and what the payment is for in the
reference fields.
WHĀNAU HUI 4 JUNE @ 5:30PM
Whānau are welcome to attend a Hui in the Technology
Centre to discuss the Kapa Haka Festival, Te Matariki and
continue our journey of developing a Graduate Profile for the
learners in Te Hiringa.
Everyone welcome. Bring kai to share.
FRIENDS OF GREY MAIN SCHOOL
PIZZA FUNDRAISER: Orders and payment
to be made to the school office by Friday 22nd
May and pizza’s will be available for pick up
on Thursday 28th May. The family that sells
the most pizzas will win a ‘pizza pack’.
Please Note: We have now been notified
the Delifresh Pizzas 550gm @ $8 each –
Hawaiian and Italian are no longer
available.
MUFTI DAY: Ben & Daniel would like to boost the
Vanuatu coin trail fund so are holding a mufti day on Friday
29 May. Gold coin donation please.
LOST POLAR FLEECE: Size 7, named Liam Owen. If
found please return to the school office.
SYNDICATE 4 HANMER CAMP
Our Syndicate 4 learners leave for a very exciting challenging
camp tomorrow at Hanmer Springs. They will mountain bike,
complete orienteering, tree climbing, experience the hot pools
plus a variety of other outdoor activities. Thank you to the 22
parents who have volunteered their valuable time to help.
Pack your thermals and enjoy the fun!
HOKITKA LANTERN PARADE
Lantern making workshops will be held on Saturday 13
and Sunday 14 June from 2-5pm at the Custom House in
Hoktika. The workshops are free but please bring a large,
clear and clean plastic bottle. For more information or to
register ring Ingrid 755 7652. A further workshop will be
held at the Hokitika Library on Wednesday 17 June.
Please contact the library for details.
The Lantern Parade will be on Saturday 20 June @
5:30pm. Meet at the Custom House. Postponement day
Sunday 21 June.
COASTGUARD WEST COAST OPEN DAY
Saturday 23rd May 2015 12noon – 4pm @ the
Coastguard Shed, Steer Avenue on the Blaketown
Lagoon, Blaketown.
Meet the Volunteers
Rides on Ivan Talley Rescue & IRBs (weather
permitting)
Duck race at 4pm on Sawyers Creek (weather
permitting). Ducks available on the day
Gold Coin Donation
FRIENDS OF GREY MAIN SCHOOL AGM –
Tuesday 26 May 2015
Next Tuesday our FOGMs will hold their AGM. This
hardworking group of parents work collectively to make a
difference to our learners and are always on the look out
for more members. Do you help or volunteer in any
capacity in our school? As busy parents this is an
excellent way you can show your support by coming to the
monthly meetings as new people bring new ideas. We
promise you won’t get a major role but come along and
enjoy the collaboration with other like-minded
hardworking parents. The Board will also be there and
refreshments will be served.
SPECIAL CROSS SECTOR FORUM –
WELLINGTON
Two weeks ago I was invited by Hon. Hekia Parata to be
part of a group who will participate in the development of
initiatives to achieve the priorities the government have
set. I feel privileged to have been invited and on Thursday
will take part in the Budget Lock-up. The participants will
discuss the dynamics of the budget prior to its
announcement. Two West Coast educators have been
invited to participate.
MARIST SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE CLUB DISCO: Friday 22nd May @ the Marist League Club Rooms, 6 – 8pm,
$2.00 entry, Glow sticks, D j Clint, Lollies and lots of fun.
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS 2015: 5yr old boys: 1 Jessie Beynon, 2 Noah Johnson, 3 Jonathan Seifert. 5yr old
girls: 1 Milan Green, 2 Bessie Barry, 3 Milan Olsen. 6yr old boys: 1 Jake Clark, 2 George Horridge, 3 Brennan Thomas.
6yr old girls: Millah Boniface, 2 Aimee Ford, 3 Pyper Mahuika. 7yr old boys: 1 Emil Fischer, 2 Arli Robson, 3 Riley
Wisdom. 7yr old girls: 1 Rhiannon Schroder, 2 Honor Barry, 3 Arielle Perchig. 8yr old boys: 1 Franklin Barry, 2
Callum Brown, 3 William England. 8yr old girls: 1 Reagan Boniface, 2 Keira Johnson, 3 Katelyn Rhodes. Yr 5 boys: 1
Alex Double, 2 Jordan Risman, 3 Griffin Thomas. Yr 5 girls: 1 Ella Mahuika, 2 Kaede Cowan, 3 Mackenzie Clark. Yr
6 boys: 1 Yotam Perchig, 2 Jack Thompson, 3 Cameron Hogue. Yr 6 girls: 1 Maya Willman, 2 Ella Beirne, 3 Caitlin
Gaunson. Yr 7 boys: 1 Dominick Moles, 2 Riley Foster, 3 Mitchell Smith. Yr 7 girls: 1 Zoe Double, 2 Ella Rae-Wood,
3 Samara Uriao. Yr 8 boys: 1 Daniel Betts-Horridge, 2 Riley Pascoe, 3 Ben Willman. Yr 8 girls: 1 Jordy Houghton, 2
Danielle Lomax, 3 Kyia Cowan.
Some of the action from our Cross Country on Monday