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Monday 15th October, 2018 Term 4 – Newsletter Number 1

Important Dates

This Week Next Week Thursday 18th New Zealand Shakeout Wednesday 24th Year 8 Immunisation Volleyball v Police Thursday 25th Year 0-8 Cross Country Friday 26th Celebration Assembly

Monday 22nd LABOUR DAY Friday 7th December End of School Year

Tena koutou katoa Welcome back after the holidays, and a special welcome to all new families. We hope you all had a wonderful break, and the opportunity to spend lots of quality family time. As with all new beginnings, this term promises much, and will hopefully be a time of further growth and development for our School and our Students.

The start of a new term is a very important time for everyone involved at School. It is essential that all children, parents, and teachers get things right, and begin the term in a positive manner. If good habits and attitudes at School are reinforced by a positive support system at home, we can make a genuine difference.

Hopefully you were able to take the opportunity in the holidays to talk to your child/children about their schoolwork, and provide plenty of positive encouragement, and help set some goals for term four.

As student’s progress through the school system, each term, and each year in turn, becomes progressively more and more important. We aim to set all children up for success from day one at school, and hope to avoid the “ambulance at the bottom of the cliff scenario”, whereby students are continually behind the eight ball, and spend their time in catch-up mode. To ensure this happens, and that all students are given every opportunity of success, they really do need your unconditional support and encouragement.

For our Year 13 students, and other leavers, in particular, this is a very significant term, as it is their last at School - next year they take another big step in life’s journey when they tackle the realities of the outside world. Therefore we expect an even bigger effort from them as they prepare for the challenge of life away from Taihape Area School. For a number the following 8 weeks are crucial, as they set themselves up for their ensuing stages in life.

A major headache we will soon face is the allocation of the End of Year Prizes, Awards, and Scholarships as once again there will be many strong candidates. Nevertheless, this is a positive challenge.

With a number of major activities scheduled (see list below), Term 4 promises to be a very exciting time for us all.

Please remember we operate a genuine open door policy – contact us with any concerns, problems, enquiries, or suggestions.

Have a great week and start to the term, and enjoy the long weekend coming up.

Regards Richard McMillan

TAS School Wide Behaviour Expectation:- Rangatiratanga: Whanaungatanga: We are Learners We are Caring We show Rangatiratanga We show Whanaungatanga

Wairuatanga: Manaakitanga: We are Reflective We are Respectful We show Wairuatanga We show Manaakitanga

Tall Poppies The following Taihape Area School Students rose above the Crowd last week as outstanding achievers, and members of our Learning Community: - Melodie Grant (1st), George Abernethy (2nd), Holley Coe, Emma Collings, and Kiana O”Loughlin (3rd) – members of successful teams at the Taihape Literacy Quiz;

Mr Nichol would like to acknowledge all of Room 6 for their great efforts with Radio TAS, 88.1FM this term;

Cody Crimp – 3rd in the Year ¾ Section of Tough Kids;

Year 12 leadership camp participants - for stepping up and showing positive attitude throughout the camp

Term Awards – Term 3 Room 1 Room 3 Academic Savannah Cashell Academic Kohatu-Paul Hansen Sport Akira-Jay Bennett-Sager Sport Zephaniah Peke Values Pele Mokopuna Simi-Hala Values Libby Thompson

Room 4 Room 5 Academic Cruz Wirori Academic Heidi Tweeddale Sport Louise Collings Sport Kelaee Toto Values Cruz Coles-Teepa Values Amelia Shaw

Room 6 Room 79 Academic Elicia Thompson Academic Kevin Mason Sport Poppy Fannin Sport Latrell Logan Values Michela Williams Values George Abernethy

Year 9 Year 10 Academic Charlie Bennett Academic Nathan Morgan Sporting Hannah Waghorn Values Atawhai McDonnell Values Briearna Paki Sport Brayden Peehi-Marsden

Year 11 Year 12 Academic James McCann Academic Nick Hak Values Meihana Slade Wipaki Values Mac Morgan Sport Kayden Bennett Sport Ky Jerrau-Gilbert

Year 13 Academic Annalise Ziarno Values Bronte Morgan Sport Murray McFarlane

Term4 Events and Activities There is a great deal to look forward to this term including: -

 NCEA Exams (probably not in the look forward to category for some!!);  Interschool (Year 1-8) Cross Country;  Hunterville Softball Tournament (Year 7/8);  Swimming – Junior School 2 weeks per class, Week 3-6;  The Junior EOTC Programme;  Top Town;  Prize Giving;  Summer;  plus, plus….

Mokai Patea Curriculum Consultation The Board of Trustees has a Community Goal to enhance the partnership between the School, whanau, and the wider community. Over a period of many years the Iwi of Mokai Patea have developed an Education Strategy.

The vision of this strategy is “Mokai Patea enjoying educational success as Mokai Patea” through his/her (the learners) language, culture, and identity. The School Values – Rangatiratanga, Whanaungatanga, Wairuatanga, and Manaakitanga - are encompassed within the School, and the Mokai Patea Education Strategy, to create a strong Mokai Patea Learner.

Supporting Your Child The most important lessons your child needs for success aren’t taught in the Classroom, they’re taught at home. Children’s performance in School has more to do with parents, than with their natural brainpower, or even their teachers. One recent study claimed the parental effect on exam results at 16 is 5 times greater than any other factor. So what should we be doing to maximise their chances?

Protect Family Time It’s easy for older children to slink off into their rooms with phones or tablets, only

4 emerging for late night cheese sandwiches. But some family time each week is vital to keep communications going.

Research in the US showed teens who spent more time with their parents have higher self-esteem and confidence. Eat together as often as possible – it is the best way for parents to stay in touch with older children and subtly pass on their values by debating the news, or what’s on TV.

Prize Giving Please return all Cups and Trophies to School as soon as possible.

Planning for 2019 Planning for 2019 is underway, and will continue this term. It would be hugely helpful if we knew of anyone who is intending to enrol their child/ren here in 2019 – or if you are shifting – as this makes planning easier.

An issue we face is ensuring that classes are set up as well as possible from day one we endeavour to avoid disruption to classes, but unknown enrolments can make this difficult at times. The Primary School Students will find out their Classrooms and Teachers for 2019 in the last week of term.

13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do Raising mentally strong kids who are equipped to take on real-world challenges requires parents to give up the unhealthy — yet popular — parenting practices that are robbing kids of mental strength.

Of course, helping kids build mental muscle isn’t easy — it requires parents to be mentally strong as well. Watching kids struggle, pushing them to face their fears, and holding them accountable for their mistakes is tough. But those are the types of experiences kids need to reach their greatest potential.

Parents who train their children’s brains for a life of meaning, happiness, and success, avoid these 13 things:-

1. They Don’t Condone a Victim Mentality Getting cut from the soccer team or failing a class does not make your child a victim. Rejection, failure, and unfairness are part of life. Rather than allow kids to host pity parties or exaggerate their misfortune, mentally strong parents encourage their children to turn their struggles into strength. They help them identify ways in which they can take positive action, despite their circumstances.

2. They Don’t Parent Out Of Guilt Guilty feelings can lead to a long list of unhealthy parenting strategies — like giving in to your child after you’ve said no or overindulging your child on the holidays. Mentally strong parents know that although guilt is uncomfortable, it’s tolerable. They refuse to let their guilty feelings get in the way of making wise choices.

3. They Don’t Make Their Child the Center of the Universe It can be tempting to make your life revolve around your child. But kids who think they’re the centre of the universe grow up to be self-absorbed, and entitled. Mentally strong parents teach their kids to focus on what they have to offer the world — rather than what they’re owed.

4. They Don’t Allow Fear to Dictate Their Choices Keeping your child inside a protective bubble could spare you a lot of anxiety. But keeping kids too safe stunts their development. Mentally strong parents view themselves as guides, not protectors. They allow their kids to go out into the world and experience life, even when it’s scary to let go.

5. They Don’t Give Their Child Power Over Them Kids who dictate what the family is going to eat for dinner, or those who orchestrate how to spend their weekends, have too much power. Becoming more like an equal — or even the boss — isn’t healthy for kids. Mentally strong parents empower kids to make appropriate choices while maintaining a clear hierarchy.

6. They Don’t Expect Perfection High expectations are healthy, but expecting too much from kids will backfire. Mentally strong parents recognize that their kids are not going to excel at everything they do. Rather than push their kids to be better than everyone else, they focus on helping them become the best versions of themselves.

7. They Don’t Let Their Child Avoid Responsibility You won’t catch a mentally strong parent saying things like, “I don’t want to burden my kids with chores. Kids should just be kids.” They expect children to pitch in and learn the skills they need to become responsible citizens. They proactively teach their kids to take responsibility for their choices and they assign them age-appropriate duties. 6

8. They Don’t Shield Their Child from Pain It’s tough to watch kids struggle with hurt feelings or anxiety. But, kids need practice and first-hand experience tolerating discomfort. Mentally strong parents provide their kids with the support and help they need coping with pain so their kids can gain confidence in their ability to deal with whatever hardships life throws their way.

9. They Don’t Feel Responsible for Their Child’s Emotions It can be tempting to cheer your kids up when they are sad or calm them down when they’re angry. But, regulating your kids’ emotions for them prevents them from gaining social and emotional skills. Mentally strong parents teach their children how to be responsible for their own emotions so they don’t depend on others to do it for them.

10. They Don’t Prevent Their Child from Making Mistakes Whether your child gets a few questions wrong on his math homework or he forgets to pack his cleats for soccer practice, mistakes can be life’s greatest teacher. Mentally strong parents let their kids mess up — and they allow them to face the natural consequences of their actions.

11. They Don’t Confuse Discipline with Punishment Punishment is about making kids suffer for their wrongdoing. Discipline is about teaching them how to do better in the future. And while mentally strong parents do give out consequences, their ultimate goal is to teach kids to develop the self-discipline they’ll need to make better choices down the road.

12. They Don’t Take Shortcuts to Avoid Discomfort Giving in when a child whines or doing your kids’ chores for them, is fast and easy. But, those shortcuts teach kids unhealthy habits. It takes mental strength to tolerate discomfort and avoid those tempting shortcuts.

13. They Don’t Lose Sight of Their Values In today’s fast-paced world it’s easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day business of homework, chores, and sports practices. Those hectic schedules — combined with the pressure to look like parent of the year on social media —cause many people to lose sight of what’s really important in life. Mentally strong parents know their values and they ensure their family lives according to them.

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the author of 13 Things Don't Do.

Student Trustee Election Results Anaru Hawira has been Elected as Student Trustee

Congratulations to Anaru for being elected as the new Student Trustee in the recent Board of Trustees Election. Anaru will take up the position of Student Trustee on Friday 21 September 2018.

Year 0-8 Cross Country 2018 The Year 0-8 Cross Country is scheduled for next Thursday (25th October). Full Details will be in the next Newsletter.

Keeping Ourselves Safe The MoE support the Police’s Keeping Ourselves Safe (KoS) Programme for Schools that encourages school leaders, parents, whānau and caregivers to teach young children how to detect behaviours to avoid and to report these to adults they trust.

Recent Police Reports of inappropriate approaches to children has again highlighted the importance of helping children to recognise behaviours to avoid and report.

Advice for kids Trust your ‘gut instinct’; If you feel uncomfortable, remove yourself from the situation; Tell someone if you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or scared; If the first person doesn’t help, keep trying until someone does;

Teach kids that they should call 111 if they have immediate concern about their safety.

Advice for Parents and Caregivers Teach your child how to get safely to and from school and other places they go – whether they walk, bike or go by bus; Make clear rules about getting home; Go to school with your child so you can show them the safest route. Try to use main arterial routes with more people around and avoid walkways and isolated areas.; Teach them to deal with hazards like narrow footpaths or busy roads; Teach your child to use pedestrian crossings; Teach children to walk home together in twos or small groups, not alone; Make other arrangements if someone is away.

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Quotes of the Week “Life is either a daring “I think”, said Christopher adventure or nothing Robin, “that we ought to at all” - Helen Keller. eat all our provisions now, so we won’t have much to carry” – A. A. Milne.

TAS Behaviour

Expectation Wairuatanga We put plans in place to have better outcomes in learning and behaviour. This looks like ……..  We set achievable goals;  We work towards our goals by showing effort in our learning;  We reflect on next steps;  We celebrate our successes.

End of Term 3 The end of Term 3 was very busy with a number of activities squeezed into the last week.

Tough Kids 49 TAS Children took part in the Tough Kid’s Competition at Ohingaiti. This is a massive event with children from a huge range of schools participating. Our children thoroughly enjoyed the day, and it was a great way to head into the holidays. Cody Grimp did extremely well finishing 3rd in the Year 3&4. Age Group.

Disco Room 79 held a disco to raise funds for their camp. This was a very successful evening, well organised and run by the Room 79 Students.

Year 12 Leadership Camp The Year 12 Leadership Camp was held @ Kawhatau Week 10 Term 3. This was an opportunity for the Students to explore the concept of leadership, as well as test themselves mentally and physically in a range of situations.

Scenes from the Tough Kids Competition