Newsletter Week 3, Term 3
Principal Comment
Tena koutou katoa,
We have had another great week of learning at Tahuna School and it makes me proud when children visit my office to share their fantastic work or show their ICARE values card.
I had the privilege of teaching Maungaturoto on Tuesday and I was impressed with their positive attitudes to learn and encouraging others. This was perfect timing as Encourage is our values focus for Term 3.
This week our teachers are introducing to the children our new writing goals that will support implementing consistent school-wide processes that support our children to be aware of their achievement & learning. I would like to thank our Deputy Principal Alana and our teachers for their commitment and collaboration on creating this learning tool to ensure our children can develop their understanding of where they are at in their writing and what writing skills they need to learn next. The learning tool was created by using the literacy progressions and the NZ Curriculum. We are also working on our new maths and reading goals. We are very much looking forward to sharing these with our children too.
Classroom Awards
The following children have been working well in class.
Endeavour – Darcy, Toby, Florence, Liam, Charlie and Elijah
Endurance – Bruno and Jurious
Maungaturoto – Alex and Lena
Discovery – Isaiah and Haliee
Congratulations to our children who received an ICARES Values card.
Eva, Olivia, Anna, Micah, Shaian, Xavier, Taylor, Darcy, Toby, Charlie, Kael, Zane, Caitlin, Lewis, and Sophie L
Parent Conferences
Reminder that parent conferences are on Monday and Tuesday next week. The booking information is on school stream. If you do not have access to the internet, contact Emma at the school office and she will make a booking for you.
Board Elections Update
Tahuna School Board election candidate statements and voting papers have been sent out in the post. If you haven’t received it already, you may receive TWO envelopes. The first envelope will have the nominee’s candidate statements and a white voting paper (please discard of the white voting paper as it is invalid) Importantly, you will receive a GREEN voting paper. If you are planning to vote, the GREEN voting paper needs to be filled in and returned by the 7th September 2022 by 4pm. This can be sent by mail or hand delivered to the school office and dropped into the ballot box. Please note: Votes will only be counted if the GREEN voting paper is delivered. If you have any questions, please call Emma at the office.
Bible in Schools
Bible in Schools opt-in forms were sent home last Friday. Please return these as soon as possible as lessons start on Thursday 18th August. The Bible in Schools teachers need to know numbers so they can order books. Thanks!
Morrinsville Intermediate Contributing School Visit – Enrolments For 2023
The visit is part of the Year 6 enrolment process. Our school will be visited by Jenny Clarke (Principal) and some current Morrinsville Intermediate Students. The visit will be this Tuesday 16th August. This will be an opportunity to watch the induction video, ask questions and learn about Morrinsville Intermediate School.
Sports Day House Event
School house team games is on Friday between 11am and 12pm. More information to come.
All Welcome to come and watch!
Exciting Event
We have an exciting Roald Dahl dress up day on Tuesday the 13th of September. On the same day we will have a Family/Grandparents day and the Book Fair (view and buy books) More information will be sent out closer to the date.
School Photos
Information has been sent home with your child/ren today. The online system works off each student’s name giving them an individual Photo Access Key to view and order their photographs. Orders need to be made by the 28th August 2022.
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