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MARSHLAND SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Marshland
School
Newsletter
WEEK 1, TERM 2
23 April 2015
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Marshland School is located at:
329 Prestons Road,
Marshland,
Christchurch, 8051 New Zealand.
PRINCIPAL’S NEWS:
Kia Ora mai ano
Welcome to term 2!
The holidays were very busy for me going to meetings about
our new school. One thing I did manage to buy was a decent
pair of gumboots for when I walk around our site during the
meetings! Riki also bought a pair, (much fancier than mine),
but her sons have made her promise not to wear them to
rugby when they play!
My meetings involved talking about things like landscaping
and playgrounds, in addition to attending our turning of the
sod ceremony with the Minister of Education Hekia Parata.
She was very impressed that we had a good turnout of
children, staff and parents at such short notice during the
holidays. The ceremony went really well and, despite the rain,
I think everyone enjoyed being part of it, and got a sense of
excitement from being on site and seeing all the work going
on for our new school.
We even managed to get on TV - even though TV1 focused
mostly on the Highfield subdivision or lack of it! We barely
focused on Highfield as even being in our zone when we
predicted numbers for our new school. It is part of three other
school’s zones. CTV had a better article which starred Board of
Trustees member Paul Reeves!
This week we had a beautiful ANZAC assembly run by our
Year 7 and 8 students. They spoke really well about the
ANZACs and shared some of their work.
This has been a very engaging unit of work for the
intermediate part of our school with the children showing
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This term is another action packed one, with so many learning
opportunities for the children both inside and outside of the
classroom. Individual teams will send home newsletters
outlining specific activities.
Cross country training was scheduled to begin this week,
however, this has been delayed due to the rain. We ask that
Year 5 to 8 children bring a different pair of shoes other than
their black uniform ones and an old T shirt for daily running
practice once it starts. Cross country training will go on for the
next 3 weeks.
some real insight into the First World War and the impact it
had on the families of those soldiers.
Enjoy the long weekend! Let’s hope the weather improves
and we get the last rays of sunshine before winter sets in.
Ma te wa
All our children got something from the children's
presentation. From our little 5 and 6 year olds making ANZAC
wreaths, the delicious smell of ANZAC biscuits wafting from
the kitchen today, baked by the children in Tui, to the Pukeko
team who enjoyed a visit to the Air Force Museum this week,
everyone has been involved in thinking and talking about the
ANZAC centenary. What a cute photo!
Jacqui
Jacqui Pascoe (Principal)
principal@marshland.school.nz
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SCHOOL UNIFORM – BLACK SHOES:
A reminder to please ensure that your
child wears the correct uniform to school.
Our school uniform shoes are black, so
please make sure your child wears sensible black shoes to school not
coloured striped ones. Please make sure your child also wears black
socks. Thanks for your support.
VOMITING AND DIAHHOREA BUG:
It appears that we have the vomiting and diahhorea bug doing the
rounds throughout the school. If your children get this bug, it is
imperative that you keep them away from school and adhere to the
48 hour Ministry of Health ruling and keep them off school until 48
hours after the last symptoms have disappeared. This is the only
way we can break the cycle of the bug. Many thanks
NAIL POLISH NOT PERMITTED AT SCHOOL:
Please remember that your child is not allowed to
wear nail polish at school. If children wear nail polish
at the weekend, please make sure this is removed
before they come to school.
STATEMENTS:
New statements will be given to the eldest child in each family
within the next few days. Please note that payment must be
received in advance of any school trips.
You can either pay your account in the office by cheque or
cash, or via internet banking.
Our bank account details are – ASB bank, Papanui. The bank
account number is 12-3149-0243776-00.
Please use your child’s Christian and Surname as the
reference.
(Please do not use the reference number that appears on
your statement as our financial computer programme does
not recognize this!) Please note – we do not have Eftpos
facilities at school.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS:
This week you will have received Entertainment Book details
and an order form. These are already selling quite quickly.
Purchase your new Entertainment Book before 14th May to
receive up to $185 in additional Early Bird Offers.
Experience over 2,000 offers from the best local restaurants,
your favourite bistros and cafés, hotels and accommodation,
travel, attractions, shopping and more in the NEW
Christchurch, Canterbury and Nelson Entertainment™
Membership!
The cost is $65 again this year, $13 of which our school
receives for fundraising. To order, simply complete the order
form, enclose your payment in the envelope provided and
return to school by 8th May. Or alternatively make your
payment online at www.entbook.co.nz/134n160
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WINTER SPORT – TEAM MANAGERS WANTED:
With the Winter Sport competitions due to start on Friday 22nd May, we are looking for Adult assistance to look after our teams. Team Managers are
required to supervise the teams each Friday from 1 to 3pm. The last day of Winter Sport is 14th August. If you can help, please contact Mike Jefferies.
S.C.G. SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE – Tomorrow - Friday 24th:
Times: 8.30 – 9.00 and 2.45 – 3.15
The School Coffee Group is having a second hand uniform sale tomorrow. We have heaps of second-hand uniform items for sale at very reasonable
prices. Be in quick to claim your bargain.
WATER POLO FUNDRAISER –LOLLY AND TOY SALE:
There are some left over lollies and toys from the Easter Market, and these will be on sale from 2.45 to 3.15pm outside Pukeko 4 (the old Library).
PUKEKO AND TUI SPORT – Volunteers Wanted:
We are looking for parents/volunteers to help coach our Pukeko and Tui children starting Wednesday 13th May until Wednesday 10th June (5 weeks)
from 3:15-4:00pm. Please email Hannah Drury - drury@marshland.school.nz if you are available and what sport you would be willing to coach.
Thank you.
SCHOOL COFFEE GROUP MEETING – Wednesday 29th:
The School Coffee Group is meeting next Wednesday at 7pm in the Staff room. Everyone is welcome to attend and we would love to see new parents
at this meeting.
ITINERARY FOR TERM 2
TERM 2
APRIL
Monday 20th
Friday 24th
Monday 27th
Tuesday 28th
Wednesday 29th
Friday 1st
Wednesday 6th
Friday 8th
Cross Country Training starts – 2.40 to 3pm
Second Hand Uniform Sale before and after school
Anzac Day Holiday
Water Polo Fundraiser – Lolly and Toy Sale – 2.45 to 3.15
School Coffee Group Meeting, 7pm in the Staff Room
Shirley Boy’s High Open Day for all Year 8 students, all day
Korimako Gymnastics commences for 8 weeks
Cross Country Day (postponement date is Tuesday 12th May)
Times: 1.35 – Junior (Years 4-6) Serious Race – 5 laps
2.00 – Senior (Years 7 & 8) Serious Race – 6 laps
2.30 – Fun Run – all should participate, including Junior serious runners.
Tuesday 12th
Friday 22nd
Young Leaders’ Day
Winter Sport commences
JUNE
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Wednesday 17th
Student Led Learning Conferences
TERM 3
AUGUST
Week 3
Tuesday 4th
School Photos
Week 1
Week 2
MAY
Week 3
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CANTERBURY SWIMMING RESULTS
As a school Marshland prides its self on our academic, cultural and sporting achievements. Although at
times small by number compared to the much larger local schools we can certainly punch above our weight.
This once again was very evident at the Canterbury Swimming Sports.
To participate, children needed to have achieved at school and zone level. They then swim off against the
very best Canterbury and Westland enters.
Canterbury Primary School Swimming Championship Results 2015
Name
Jayden Sims
Alex Tuhuru
Ethan Hamilton
Luke Moore
Claudia Moore
Lucy Hamilton
Kate Mathie
Lexis Bachop
Sophie Hamilton
Emily Whitnall
Ella Jack
Kate Mathie
Luke Moore
Lucy Hamilton
Sam Falvey
Place
Event
9 yrs Boys Freestyle
9 yrs Boys Backstroke
9 yrs Boys Breaststroke
10yrs Boys Freestyle
10 yrs Boys Backstroke
10 yrs Girls Freestyle
10 yrs Girls Backstroke
11 yrs Girls Freestyle
11 yrs Girls Breaststroke
11 yrs Girls Backstroke
Girls Open Butterfly
12 yrs Boys Backstroke
12 yrs Girls Freestyle
12 yrs Girls Breaststroke
12 yrs Girls Breaststroke
12 yrs Girls Backstroke
34
11
18
20
20
32
29
22
11
4
2
22
21
15
17
25
11 Years Mixed Relay Team
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ASB SCHOOL BANKING
At ASB, we recognize a growing need to educate New Zealand children on the importance of financial literacy and to
encourage good savings habits at a young age.
At Marshland school we offer the ASB Children’s Banking Programme. This allows children to save and bank their savings at
school each week.
Should you wish to register your child with this programme please collect a brochure from the school office.
If your child has an existing ASB account please complete section 1 of the application form and return it to your school office.
For a new ASB account please complete the application form in full (2 pages) and return to the school office.
Once an ASB account is established your child will receive an exciting ASB banking pack. When your child has money to bank they put their envelope
into the school banking box which is located in the school office. Attached to these envelopes is a receipt that you keep at home.
Marshland School’s banking day is every Friday.
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2015 SCHOOL TERMS AND DATES
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July - (11 weeks) 106 half days
Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September - (10 weeks) 100 half days
Monday 12 October - Wednesday 16
December - (10 weeks) 92 half days
TOTAL: 384 half days (As set by MOE)
CAR PARKING AND CYCLISTS:
Parents - please watch out for cyclists when you open your car doors.
Look over your
shoulder behind you, as well as in your rear vision and wing mirrors before you open your car doors. Do not open your
car doors without thoroughly checking that the way is clear. It only takes a moment to check and thus avoid a potential
accident.
CAR PARKING – please do not park outside Fundamentals Pre-School:
The pre-school across the road has requested that Marshland school parents please refrain from parking their cars in the
Fundamental Car Parks. If parents have a younger sibling attending the pre-school, that is fine of course, but if not, you
should not be parking there. Fundamentals have parents with young babies who need to park immediately outside the
building, especially at the busy collection and drop off times (8.30-9am and 2.30 to 3pm). There are tow away signs in place
and these will be enforced if Marshland parents continue to park there. There are plenty of car parks behind the church that
you can use.
Many thanks
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TAKING ENROLMENTS NOW!!!!
Kidsbase are located in the Marshland School Hall and we are taking enrolments now!!!!
We have Before and After School programmes. The Before School programme offers Supervision from 7:30am – 8:30am every weekday during
school term.
Our programmes are loaded with lots of games, activities and equipment to ensure that all the children who attend Kidsbase programmes want
to keep coming back.
You can book as few or as many days as you wish your child to attend and we also offer casual bookings so your child or children can attend only
when you need them to.
It is Free to enrol so why wait!!!!!!!
You can pick and choose the days you need
We are fully Child, Youth & Family accredited
WINZ subsidies are available to assist with programme costs
For full programme details and all enrolment forms please contact: Kidsbase (03) 354 2906Email: info@kidsbase.co.nz
Or visit: www.kidsbase.co.nz
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COMMUNITY NOTICES:
(These notices are purely for your information. The school does not endorse or guarantee any of these activities)
MARION COLLEGE OPEN AFTERNOON:
Monday 4th May from 2pm to 3pm
122 Barbadoes Street. Allow a half hour for the visit. No parking on site
please. www.mariancollege.school.nz
KIP MCGRATH EDUCATION CENTRE -Merivale
Touch Typing Holiday course for Year 7 and 8
students.
Monday 13th to Friday 17th April, 9.30 to 11.30am each morning. Phone
355 0345 to reserve a place. Also holiday courses in Maths, English,
Reading, Spelling and Writing. Upstairs in Merivale Mall.
BURWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE
(Formerly Kip McGrath Education Centre) Phone 383-6525
Totally aligned to the New Zealand curriculum
Individual tutoring in core subjects, all levels, all abilities
Restore confidence and self-belief
ENGLISH, MATHS, SPELLING, READING
The only professional after school education centre that has a guarantee.
Google 'Burwood Education Centre' and read our guarantee.
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SPONSORS:
CARL TAYLOR HOMES:
Many thanks to Carl Taylor Homes for donating $500 to the
school. Carl Taylor Homes have been Building Award Winning
Homes since 1999 and are members of the Registered Master
Builders Federation offering a 10 year guarantee. They have
developed a reputation in Christchurch and the Canterbury
region as builders of quality homes, specialising in the
construction residential buildings, architectural design and
construction, project management and building maintenance.
Check out our website www.carltaylor.co.nz or call Carl on 021
338 306
MAINLAND ROOFING:
Mainland Roofing can offer
an option for almost every
roofing situation, use their
free no obligation quotation system. They will advise you on
the best possible outcome for your roofing requirements. Call
their office or make an enquiry via their website: 365-6714,
quotes@mainlandroofing.co.nz, www.mainlandroofing.co.nz.
Mainland Roofing has donated rugby balls, netballs and sports
bags to Marshland School.
RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE OPAWA:
I PAVE CONCRETE:
I Pave Concrete can help you with
earthquake damage.
Locally owned
company servicing Christchurch home
owners for over 30 years. They can remove
broken drives, paths, patios etc. and replace in any finish.
Landscaping service also available. They will donate $100 to
Marshland School for any work completed. IPave have given
generously to the school in the form of numerous donations
and services, including money for sport equipment and sports
uniforms. Phone Daryl on 0800 472 834 or 385 8096 for
enquiries and free quotes.
SUBWAY PARKLANDS:
Many thanks to Ross Cooper and Renee Moore
of Ray White in Opawa, who have donated $500
to help subsidize the Marshland Water Polo
Team. They will also make a donation to the
school equating to 0.1% of the house that they
sell, in the name of the family whose business they have
obtained.
GJ GARDNER HOMES – CHRISTCHURCH NORTH
Many thanks to Andrew McCarthy of GJ Gardner Homes Christchurch North, who have donated $500 for library books.
They will also make a $500 donation to the school when
anyone who builds with them is associated with Marshlands
school.
Subway lunches can be ordered through the office as a lunch
option on Fridays. Order forms are available in the office.
Please put your completed order form and
correct money in an envelope, marked
clearly on the outside with your child’s
name and room number, and put it in the
Subway box on the counter.
Subway Parklands kindly donates 50c to
our school for every school lunch order they receive.
RAEWARD FRESH - MARSHLAND:
410 Marshland Road, just south of
BP Marshland. For all your fruit,
vegetable and meat requirements.
Also see the Garden Shop on site.
Every $100 spent at Raeward Fresh
Marshland, by Marshland School
parents, earns a $5 donation to our school. Loyalty cards can be
obtained from the school office reception desk or from Raeward
Fresh, and are for use at the Marshland shop only.
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Who donated 15 boxes of Weetbix
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27 x 2L bottles of Blue Top milk
2 bags of sugar
For our Weetbix Breakfast last Thursday
Web: www.paknsave.co.nz