WEST EYRETON SCHOOL
NORTH EYRE ROAD R.D.5 RANGIORA PHONE 03 3125850 FAX 03 3125896 Email [email protected] Online www.westeyreton.school.nz
Thursday 15th June 2017
Kia ora Koutou
Yesterday it was National Support Staff day in NZ schools and this is a time when we acknowledge the excellent work our teacher aides, office staff, cleaners & caretaker perform here at West Eyreton.
We are extremely well supported by the wonderful team who work here at our school. The contribution they all make in so many aspects of our school day is outstanding.
I know that you all join us in sending them special thanks.
Nga mihi nui
Jillian Gallagher - Principal.
Last Week’s Wheels Day Photos:
Thank you to Mark Bishop and the Year 7 & 8 leadership Events team for organising the Wheels & Skate days for everyone this term. It’s such a fun & active way for pupils to spend their break times, and the high energy music playing out over the sound system sounds really dynamic.
Sports Teams:
North Canterbury Cross Country: West Eyreton School sent a small but strong team to the Loburn Domain to compete against all other schools in North Canterbury in this cross country competition.
All students did extremely well and came home in the top quarter of their race. Joshua (Year 8) qualified to represent North Canterbury in the Canterbury Cross Country Competition which will be held at Halswell Quarry at a later date. Congratulations Josh!
Here is a photo of some of our athletes competing in their race . . .
Competitive Soccer Competition: On Friday 9th June our Year 7/8 football team competed against Pegasus School. I am thrilled to announce that our team won 7 - 3. A special mention about Ebe and Tom our two goal keepers for making some good saves in the goal area.
Congratulations team!
School News:
New Pupils: Welcome to Lilly (Room 8), Jessica (Room 4) and Matthew (Room 2) who enrolled here with us this week.
E Awards: The E focus for the last fortnight has been Empathy – “Listen and respond appropriately to ideas and opinions of others”.
A full assembly will be held tomorrow, Friday 16th June at 9.00a.m. in the school hall. Parents, caregivers & families are welcome to attend.
The new E focus for the next fortnight is Excellence - striving for a high standard of presentation with all work.”
The whakatauki for the new E focus is “Kaua e mutu takiwa noa iho – Don’t give up.”
The Year 7 & 8 Sports Leadership team will be running this assembly with Room 6 pupils sharing their learning. All parents, caregivers and families are welcome to attend.
Mufti Day:
Last Friday’s Mufti Day, in support of the World Vision 40 hour Famine to help the children in Syria, raised $258.60. Thank you to everyone for your support of this fundraiser.
Sports Tournament - Year 5, 6, 7 and 8 on Friday 30th June: All of our Year 5 - 8 students will be playing in a tournament at Oxford Area School. Students have had the opportunity to choose either touch rugby or hockey to play. Hockey - all students are expected to have (already) their own mouthguard and shin-pads, if they don't have these items then they will play touch rugby.
This tournament is to provide students the opportunity to play in a team in a fun and non-threatening environment. It also provides an opportunity for our senior students to show leadership and give our inexperienced players a chance to learn from those with more refined skills.
However, to ensure all games run smoothly we are in need of parent helpers to support our teams (I will ensure you are with your own child/ren's team). Please email [email protected] by Friday 16th June. You do not need to know all of the rules of the games and you do not have to be police vetted.
We are in need of parents to support TEAM 2, TEAM 4 AND TEAM 5 - Touch Rugby
Oxford School's senior students will be our referees. As they are volunteering to help run our games it would be greatly appreciated if they were fully supported while refereeing. Thank you Linda Marshall.
School Office News:
REPEAT - Enrolment Applications – Rangiora High School – by tomorrow Friday 16th June. These completed applications are required back at the school tomorrow. Please note that any incomplete applications will not be entered! Please check that your forms are completed before sending through to them. They must have the forms signed by parent and child and have a recently dated proof of address as well as birth certificate or passport. The school has also noticed that there are a few returned applications which don't have a contact email – please add an email address if you have one as this is their main form of contact. If families of Year 8 pupils still have their applications at home, please complete these as soon as possible, and return to Rangiora High School.
REPEAT - West Eyreton Junior School Wearable Arts Show 2017: Our junior school pupils will be show casing their wearable arts creations on Friday 30th June 2017 in the school hall. All junior school children will be modelling their creations along the cat walk for all to see.
The show starts at 5pm and will run for approximately 1 hour.
Tickets are $2.00 per adult. Under 5’s free (knee sitting only please)
Please contact your child's classroom teacher if your order form did not make it home.
Home Design Category - We will be welcoming home based entries in the Wearable Arts Show if anyone’s child/family would like to enter a creation please let your child's classroom teacher know by tomorrow Friday 16th June. Thanks - The Junior Team.
The New Zealand Playhouse:
The New Zealand Playhouse Theatre will be performing Puss in Boots: Pet Detective on Tuesday 4th July in the School Hall! We now require payment of $4.50 for each child attending. Please make Payment by internet banking 010877000619300, or direct to West Eyreton School by tomorrow Friday 16th June.
REPEAT - HPV Vaccination: The Health Nurses will be visiting the school for Dose 2 of this vaccination for the Year 8 pupils on Wednesday 18th October. As this date is in Term 3 and manual training will have commenced at the Oxford Area School by then, the nurses will be arranging to come just after 1.00p.m. when they return to school.
Board of Trustees News:
Board of Trustees Meeting – this Monday 19 June – 5.45 pm: The next Board meeting will be held this coming Monday at 5.45 pm in the staffroom. All welcome.
Agenda for this meeting: • Matters arising, Correspondence, Conflict of Interest, Principal’s Report • Finance –2017 budget, 2017 PTA Calendar of Events, 2017 CAPEX projects; approval for signage; school communication mobile App purchase; new ipad donation • Property –solar power proposal; tree maintenance work; 5YA MOE update –contingency funds – pool; classroom upcoming 5YA; preparing for new 10 year Property plan in 2018; school house sale • Governance – 2017 Strategic plan goal 3; Ka Hikitia / Hautu Tool - Supporting Education Success as Maori– BOT Process Aim; BOT Governance Training; Transport Entitlement Zone; school finish early term 3 for parent/pupil learning conversations • Student Achievement – E Learning strategic plan • Health & Safety – hazard reports; pool maintenance; Health & Safety action plan; PTA / school hall hire procedures & Risk Management; High risk Ice Skating risk management; High risk Ski Team risk management • In-committee – health & safety matters; personnel
PTA News:
As you may have seen there is a Car Boot Sale being held at the West Eyreton Hall on Sunday 25th June from 10-2.00pm. The PTA have been offered the chance to hold a fundraising BBQ - is anyone able to lend a hand? If so please just email us on [email protected].
Sushi Train Evening: Sushi train evening at Sushiya in Rangoria on the 28th June starting at 6 pm. Come along and experience fantastic sushi and try out the new teppan dining area. We are limited to 70 people so book in quickly. Please txt your name, number to attend to Jono at 0212438566 - I will confirm back. This is a PTA fundraiser and 20% of the take goes to us.
Quiz Evening: Quiz evening on the 29th July at the West Eyreton School hall. Tables of 4-6 people per team, cost is $15.00 per person. Great evening and prizes. Keep that night free, more to come. Event being organised by Michelle and Bruce Cooper and the PTA
Keep an eye out for upcoming events and ways that you can get involved! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK It’s the best way to keep an eye on upcoming events West Eyreton Parent Teacher Association Incorporated, or go to [email protected] .
Feel free to use this medium to raise any queries or make suggestions about the PTA…. We would love your feedback.
NB: Please note new venue for new parent afternoon tea is this Monday 19th June at 2pm in the staffroom. All welcome.
Community News:
Community Boot Sale – (information included). Oxford Rugby Club Fundraiser - (information included). Local Painter / Handyman - (information included). Nanny / Home Help Required - (information included). House for Rent - (information included).
Show coming Tuesday 4 July 2017 11:30am
The New Zealand Playhouse Theatre will be performing Puss in Boots: Pet Detective on Tuesday 4th July in the School Hall!
We now require payment of $4.50 for each child attending.
Please make Payment by internet banking 010877000619300, or direct to West Eyreton School by Friday 16th June.
Ohoka Rugby Club Fundraiser: The U13 Ohoka rugby team is undertaking a trip to Taupo on the 21st September for four days. As a fundraiser the Club will be selling Hellers Middle Eye Bacon and a selection of other food items including lamingtons, small savouries and family pies.
If families would like to order any of these items, please call into the school office for an order form to fill in. Cheques are to be made out to “Ohoka Rugby Club” or payment can be made in cash. PLEASE PUT PAYMENT IN A NAMED ENVELOPE ATTACHED TO THE ORDER FORM. Once all the orders are in you will be notified by telephone which day and what time the deliveries will be made to the school.
Nanny / Home Help Required: A local family with two school aged children and one preschooler is looking for a Nanny / Home Help due to Mum needing surgery. • 3 days / week 6.30 am – 9.30 am and 3pm – 6pm • 2 days / week 6.30 am – 6pm For approximately 3 weeks until the end of July. Please contact Julia at 021076648.
House for Rent: A modern four bedroom house at 2295 South Eyre Road is available for rent from the 21st July. Please phone 03 3125717.
Cust Volunteer Fire Brigade - Free Pancake Breakfast: The Cust Volunteer Fire Brigade is hosting a FREE pancake breakfast for Cust and West Eyreton communities on July the 2nd from 9AM. Come down for a free pancake or two! Thanks Rupert Jackman, Cust VFB.