4 September 2019 NEWSLETTER Week 7, Term 3, 2019 Kia Ora, Assalam-O-Alaikum, Ni Hao, Malo E Lelei, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Namaste and Greetings to Everyone
Newlands School
NURTURE, LEARN, SUCCEED — TOGETHER. HE TANGATA HE TANGATA HE TANGATA.
Wednesday, 4 September 2019 NEWSLETTER Week 7, Term 3, 2019 Kia ora, assalam-o-alaikum, ni hao, malo e lelei, talofa lava, kia orana, namaste and greetings to everyone.
The netball season has finished for all levels now and all our players from Years 3 to 6 can look back and be very proud of the season. The hard mahi that all players, coaches, managers and supporters put in was evident every weekend, as teams flourished and displayed increasing skills, great team work, and increasingly strong strategic thinking.
UP AND COMING EVENTS
CALENDAR ART ORDERS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY The following are the up and Order your child’s personalised art calendar, diaries, sketch pads, coming events for the next month. Click here to go to calendar on website:
cards, and mouse pads – orders close this Friday
Your child’s art is precious, and imagine seeing it every day on your 2020 calendar and diary, as well as on cards, sketch pads and mouse FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER CALENDAR ART ORDERS DUE pads. These items make perfect Christmas gifts for whānau and friends and are ideal for posting overseas. The hard copy order forms WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER were sent home on Monday 19 August and orders will close this 7PM BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Friday, 6 September. All the information for ordering and paying is TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER on the form. Each of your children will have a separate form. Your 7:30PM ARTSPLASH FESTIVAL CHOIR child’s art work is on display, in class folders, in the school office if you would like to pop in and see it before you buy. If you have place THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER an order and are still to pay for this please ensure this reaches us by NEWLANDS SCHOOLS’ KAPAHAKA Friday. Thank you! FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER ST BRIGID’S KAPAHAKA FESTIVAL Precious things belong at home We ask that students do not bring precious toys, jewellery and other FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER special items to school as unfortunately we can not always guarantee LAST DAY OF TERM 3 they will be safe. Thank you for supporting us with keeping special (SCHOOL FINISHES AT 3PM) items at home where they are safe and sound. MONDAY 14 OCTOBER FIRST DAY OF TERM 4 Newlands Schools working together (SCHOOL STARTS AT 8:55AM) For some time now the principals and lead teachers of the six Newlands schools, Newlands, RewaRewa, Bellevue, Paparangi, Newlands Intermediate and Newlands College have been working together to form a framework of how we can ensure education in Newlands is the best it can be and as seamless as it can be. Last week we met with two colleagues from a Christchurch cluster of schools that work very closely together in a way similar to our plan, and it was very informative to have the opportunity to hear how the framework is working for them. Our cluster is called Te Korowai o Horokiwi which speaks of a cloak that covers and embraces us all. It may also speak of the beautiful fog cloak that covers us all from time to time as well! We are focusing on three main areas for education that are important at all levels, Health and Wellbeing, Deep Learning and Music.
Phone: (04) 461 6900 Fax: (04) 461 6902 Text Absences: 027 261 6901 Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: https://newlandsprimary.school.nz/
Northern Zone Swimming Competition It was an exciting day for our 9 swimmers, who participated in the Northern Zone Swimming Sports on Friday. Children encouraged each other throughout the day. Aoife and Sophie exerted their dominance in swimming, topping off the day with an impressive win in 25m back- stroke and butterfly heat. Many thanks to our whānau who assisted us with transporting our tamariki to Kilbirnie Aquatic entre.
Week 9 – Artsplash Choir and Kapahaka Festivals A lot of hard mahi is going on at Newlands School in preparation for two large groups of students to perform at the end of the term. There are well over 100 students in both the Artsplash Choir and Ka Awatea, the Kapahaka group.
On Tuesday 17 September the Artsplash Choir is performing at the Michael Fowler Centre at 7.30 in the evening. All performers have been sent a detailed letter outlining ticket sales and costume requirements. Choir members need to pay $5 for the bus trip to the Artsplash rehearsal earlier on that day (during school time). Details of this cost was included in the letter send out to choir members. Thank you!
On Thursday 19 September our school is hosting the Newlands Schools’ Kapahaka Festival at the Newlands College hall starting with the powhiri at 9.40am. An information email has been sent to all whanau in the school with details yesterday. Ka Awatea, our kapahaka performance group will be showcasing their learning along with all the other school groups. Please remember to pay the $2 bus cost for your student(s) to attend the festival which was outlined in the information email. Thank you!
On Saturday 21 September, Ka Awatea will be performing in the St Brigid’s Kapahaka Festival, hosted by Nga Hau e Wha and held at Newlands College. All performers will be receiving detailed information by email.
Community Notices For details on activities and events in our community, including those listed below, click here to visit our website.
Metlink Routes and Services Public Wellington Junior Chess Open Elements Rhythmic Gymnastics Blended Family Success Seminar feedback meeting and online survey 21 September at Amesbury School Classes Tuesday 17 September 7-9pm
Stellar Fitness: Spring into Summer 12 Wilderkids Outdoor Adventure School Artrageous Kids Holiday After School Te Reo Lessons week transformation challenge Holiday Programme Programme
NEW: Newlands Junior Softball Club Onslow Gymnastic Club NEW: Wellington Brick Show Johnsonville Softball Club registrations Registration for 2019-2020 season 14 & 15 September for 2019/2020 season
Scouts NZ Information Free Home Fire Safety Visits Evolve Academy of Highland Dance Leaping Lizards School of Dance
Gym Jam preschool classes Tawa Recreation Centre
Phone: (04) 461 6900 Fax: (04) 461 6902 Text Absences: 027 261 6901 Emails: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: https://newlandsprimary.school.nz/