Newsletter No. 38 Term 4 Week 9 11th December 2019
Deputy Principal’s Corner - te iwi tahi tatou – we are one family…
Dear Parents/Guardians
Well this is always a happy/sad time of the year.
Last week we held our Year 6 Graduation Night where we farewelled our 58 Year 6 students. It was a great night of celebrations and of course farewells to the many families whose youngest child is leaving our school family. When we looked at all these families on the stage we recalled the many happy times we had shared on trips, camps, parent conferences, school events, sports and in the playground. It is never more appropriate at this time to remember our CONNECTED theme.
Each Year 6 student was given a motivational poster as a memento of their time at CPS. We wish each of them well as they continue their learning journey at Intermediate. We thank them for the contribution they and their families have made to our school. Happy Christmas to everyone.
Maree Goodall
This week we farewell Huahua Cui, who has been our Mandarin Language assistant this year. We wish Huahua the best as she returns home to further her teaching career.
Staffing
We welcome back Brydie Wolfe from leave next year. Brydie has been travelling the world for the last 6 months but will return to Churton Park at the start of 2020 to take a Year 1 class.
Reminder: Last day of term 4 is Thursday 19th December at 12.30pm
Whakatauki: Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi - with red and black the work will be complete
Overdue Library Books It’s that time of the year again! Time to search in book cases, under beds and inside wardrobes for overdue Churton Park School library books. We will welcome back all books with a smile. Thank you so much for your cooperation. (Remember to return your summer reading notice)
Regional Athletics Results
Huge congratulations to Belle Tankersley who represented CPS, Northern Zone and Inter Zone at the Regional Athletics Competition held at Newtown Park on Wednesday 4 December. Belle was placed 2nd in the Year 5 Girls Long Jump. What an awesome achievement. We are very proud of you Belle.
Well done Well done Zitong Huang for winning the Christmas card design competition. Zitong had her own design printed onto some Christmas cards. Greg O'Connor came into school and presented Zitong her winning prize. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to Mr Sim & Whaea Jenny Recently the staff celebrated Peter Sim & Jenny Brown successfully completing two years supervised teaching practice (a Ministry requirement) to achieve full registration – well done! Part of our school tradition is the gift of a special celebration hat, thanks to Lorraine Hawkins.
Road Patrol Parent Helpers Many thanks to Serena Naughton, Donna Yee and Gabi Tankersley who have volunteered to be Road Patrol Supervisors during 2020. We still require cover for a Tuesday and Thursday so if you are able to help us out that would be much appreciated. Even one term would be great. If you are able to help or would like more information, please email [email protected].
ASBESTOS REMOVAL Over the Christmas holidays, the remaining asbestos will be removed from the school. This will be done in mid-January, between the dates of the 13th and 17th. Please do not come into the school grounds during this time.
LOST PROPERTY We have a large container of lost property in the office foyer which needs to go to its rightful home by the end of the term. Please come and look and see it your child has lost anything or send your child to check for themselves. There are lovely raincoats, jackets, sweatshirts etc that if not claimed will go to the charity shop in the holidays. As items have not been named we cannot return them to their rightful owner. Your help would be much appreciated.
IMPORTANT SWIMMING LESSONS SURVEY FOR YEAR 4, 5 & 6 2020 PARENTS – LESSONS STARTING NEXT TERM Could all parents of year 4, 5 & 6 students in 2020 please complete the following survey at the link below, regarding their child’s swimming ability, so the lessons starting next term can be targeted to meet the needs of each student. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8SR56N9
Whakatauki: Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi - with red and black the work will be complete
Headlice Once again there are numerous cases of headlice in the school. Please check your child’s hair on a regular basis and treat immediately. The local chemist is available to advise on the correct products to use.
Newlands Intermediate Music Centre The Music Centre offers tuition to primary school aged children in a wide range of musical instruments. The Music Centre provides opportunities for students in the Newlands/Johnsonville area to develop their musical education outside of normal school hours. Classes are held on weekdays during the school term. In 2020 tuition will be offered in violin, piano, guitar and flute. Violins are available to hire. For further information please ring Kaye on 4788195
Northern United Junior Hockey Club The Northern Suburbs’ home of hockey for school years 3-8 2020 Details: Years 3-6: 6-a-side, Years 7-8: 11-a-side Online registrations open February 2020 Official 2020 Season runs from start of Term 2. For more information: Web: www.nujhc.org.nz, Email: [email protected], FB: https://www.facebook.com/NUJHC
Love music? Come ONSLOW GYMNASTIC CLUB and learn on the Kids got energy to burn? Gymnastics is the answer! Have Music Bus with us! Fun – Learn Skills – Build Confidence! Onslow Gymnastics Goodtime Music has Recreational, TeamGym and Competitive classes for Academy comes to your child's school each ages 5+ years. Recreational Gym-for-All classes are held at Khandallah School Hall (ages 5-9 years) and Onslow week to run its unique Music Bus College Rec Centre (ages 7-14+). No previous experience Programme. These small group lessons of is required to join any of our recreational up to 5 students are held weekly during classes. TeamGym (ages 10+) brings together tumbling, school hours and on the school grounds. mini-tramp and dance to provide an energetic and creative Lessons cost $17.50 per lesson and performance. Registrations for Term 1 2020 open 16th students can choose to learn the ukulele, December 2019 at www.onslowgymnastics.org.nz or email guitar, keyboard or drums. us with any questions at [email protected]. Classes Send us an email at [email protected] to do fill up so please enrol early. be sent an information pack!
Swim Teacher (Part-Time) – Tawa, Johnsonville, Karori, Kilbirnie SwimWell - Wellington City Council School Hours – 9.30am – 2.30pm, School Holidays off, Above Living wage – $22.15 per hour. Full training provided including St Johns First Aid Level 1. Further opportunities for continued employment in your chosen field within Wellington City Council. To chat about the role call Jayne on 021 247 8729 or email [email protected]. Please apply online. Applications close Saturday 5pm, 14 December 2019. Applicants must be prepared to undergo pre-employment health and drug screening if short-listed.
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Whakatauki: Ma whero ma pango ka oti ai te mahi - with red and black the work will be complete