EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Monday 20th August 2018

From the Tumuaki / Principal — Mrs Stephanie Anich

Kia ora te whānau

I hope that you are all well and keeping colds at bay. We are almost half-way through the term already. In this newsletter we have more amazing netball news, reminders about the importance of attendance and examples of students’ work.

South West Zone Netball Tournament Well done to the Year 7 & 8 girls who played in this tournament, and thanks to Mrs Jailabdeen for your coaching and time so that they could practise.

Netball Prize-Giving Congratulations to the 30 girls’ who played this season! All teams did amazingly well, particularly as this was the first time we’ve put teams into competitions in recent times. All coaches presented their ‘Player of the Year’, ‘Sportsperson’ and ‘Most Improved’ awards. Interestingly, those who won awards almost always had the highest attendance at practice. It was great to see girls’ step up to train as umpires and take a lead for extra practices and at the prize-giving.

A huge thanks to all adults who made netball possible for these girls, in particular: Shirley Price - Manager Marie Gordon - Coach Cilla Mulipola-Vi - Coach Thanks also to Mark Mackenzie from The Warehouse Airport for his sponsorship.

Me ako tahi tātou - Together we learn Whaea Steph, Tumuaki

Year 7&8 Girls’ South West Zone Netball Tournament

IMPORTANT DATES 2018

Monday 27th August Kiwi Team Trip to MOTAT Board of Trustees Meeting at 5:30pm in Whānau Centre Tuesday 28th August Years 7 & 8 Boys South West Zone Tournament at Moyle Park Thursday 30th August MOSA Rugby at Aorere Park Tuesday 4th September Parent Interviews / Celebration Day 8:30am—6:00pm STUDENT WRITING WORK (KAHU TEAM)

Growing up in Bula vinaka, Konichiwa, Malo Lei Lei, Talofa Lava, Kia ora, Kia orana and welcome to you all. I am talking to you about growing up in South Auckland. I was born and raised in Mangere East and I was raised around alcohol, drugs and gang members because most of my family is in a gang. My cousin is the leader of a gang. He got out of jail on the 12th of July and has been in and out of jail for nearly 12 years because he is a menace to society. I’ll try to be a better role model for the younger generation so they don´t get lead astray from other bad people. Some people think South Auckland is a dangerous place because they think South Auckland is where beggars, window washers, hood rats, gangs and thieves hang around, but I think it's misunderstood because most famous New Zealanders like , Joseph Parker, Mark Hunt, and others that were raised on the streets of South Auckland. When I grow up I want to become a profes- sional league player or a businessman in the music industries in case I get injured. Then show everyone that if your raised from the ghetto you can make your way to the top. I Also want to make the streets and communities of South Auckland better than they are. Now it comes to my conclusion that soon one day everyone that lives in will know my name and where I come from because I am proud to come from S.A.

By Niah & Majik - Room 27

A Letter from a son - Thursday 16th August , 1845 Dear Family, I was chosen to sail across the sea to a new island called New Zealand. I am sad that I will never be able to go back because once I reach this island I know that I have to stay there. This journey is slow and boring. The people on board this ship are very friendly but we are all scared of what to expect once we arrive in NZ. The waves can be so dangerous. I couldn’t stay still. The ship was unbalanced and as a result of that, I was sea sick. My face turned green sometimes. I have to run from side to side of the ship to vomit. I finally stopped vomiting and now the ship is sailing slowly because of the lack of wind. The crew and I have finally made it to New Zealand. As I stepped off the ship there were some Māori people greeting us onto the island. They were very friendly and they gave each of us a gift. They welcomed us with a traditional dance. I think I am going to like it here. From your son, Mika By Mika - Room 28

A Letter from Augustus Wife and dearest children, your father (and husband) is doing quite well here in this uncultivated country of New Zealand. We have just discovered that New Zealand is made of two islands, which we have named the North and South Island. Your father has been very busy, alas why no letters have been sent to you lately. I have saddled myself with a new a job. When I’m not working in the cotton mills making clothing, I’m fishing or smoking my pipe and looking at the miles of bush that is soon to be cut. Well, seeing as how I have described the whole experience of being in New Zealand I must get back to work. Maybe one day when I am retired you will be able to journey here and we will be reunited. Until the next letter, Your loving father and husband, Augustus Charles. By Alexia - Room 28 Every Tuesday—Fresh Fruit & Vegetables $10 a bundle from the school hall Broccoli, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions Kiwifruit, Pears, Oranges