Friday 18 March 2016 – Term 1 - Week 7
VALUE FOCUS FOR NEXT TWO WEEKS: Responsibility and Tolerance
From The Principal
Kia ora tatou katoa, Annyong Haseyo, Talofa, Malo e lelei, Bula vi naka, Kia orana Nga mihi nui ki a koutou, Namaste, Nihao, Greetings to you all.
Here it is nearly the end of the term already and it is hard to believe. All the classes are working really well and are settled into good work habits.
A reminder that school will be closed for the Easter break on Friday 25 March until it reopens on Wednesday 30 March 2016.
Kids Korner was recently audited by the Oscar foundation which was very successful. Many thanks to Mrs Allen for her sterling work getting things organised for the visit. We are now able to increase the numbers of children attending Kids Korner. A reminder that Kids Korner will be open during the holidays. Please contact Kirstie Miller on kirstie@elmpark.school.nz or 09 5770198 to make a booking
This week we have had the pleasure of working with a chinese cultural group as part of our acknowledgement of the Chinese New Year. Year 5 students have had great fun working with this group.
Youthtown has been here again working with our students who love the activities that are presented to them as part of our Physical Education and Sport programme organised by Mrs Alicia Howard.
Have a lovely weekend everyone
Trish Plowright
Principal
Looking Ahead
One of our students was lucky enough to win a 2016 School Scholarship through NZCU. A presentation was made at an evening for family and friends in conjunction with Children’s Day. The Scholarships are part of NZCU’s community commitment to education and encouraging the development of New Zealand children. As a co-operative Credit Union licensed by the Reserve Bank, they have a strong commitment to improving financial literacy and helping people of all ages with saving and the wise use of money. Please visit www.nzcuauckland.co.nz if you would like further information on scholarships.
This Week in Review
Award Winners
POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTION
Congratulations to the following students who were selected and acknowledged this fortnight for their responsible, friendly behaviour.
Room 1 | Harry Liu | Room 15 | Layla Howie |
Room 2 | Feng Feng Gao | Room 17 | |
Room 3 | Ayden Pikokivaka | Room 18 | Eden Price |
Room 4 | Caius Faaofo | Room 19 | Willem Hewitson-Townley |
Room 5 | Darylle Abelardo | Room 20 | Gemma Moran |
Room 6 | Jai Sharma | Room 21 | Nathan Carter |
Room 8 | Leighton King | Room 22 | Nathan Ruhe |
Room 9 | Praise Williams | Room 23 | Rosie Streeter |
Room 10 | Natalia Oliver-Hayter | Room 24 | Ella Biddick |
Room 11 | Emily Cooper | Room 25 | Deshontayne Te Wao |
Room 12 | Kody Ward | Room 28 | Keeley Lambert |
Room 13 | Xavier Evaroa | Room 29 | Cameron Reid |
Room 14 | Franco Montofre |
Personal Presentation Winners
The following students were voted as the overall fortnightly winner in their year level for the most neatly presented in their uniform.
Year 1 | Hayley Banawa | Year 4 | Phoenix Johns |
Year 2 | Karis Chi | Year 5 | Jayden Myburgh |
Year 3 | Isabella Jiang | Year 6 | Richelle Lal |
Community Notices
Swimming Block Course at Farm Cove Swim School from 18 to 22 April.
5 days of swimming
3 swimmers per class
30 minutes per lesson
$75 per swimmer
Please email all interest about block course and inquiries about enrollment for Term 2 to farmcoveswim@gmail.com
Focus on Children
Room 8 News
Room 8 are making a super start to the year. We have just started some creative writing, where we are writing a story from a picture and in maths we are learning that numbers can look many different ways. We have also be doing different science experiments. We like being scientists!
PJ Bear Story
P.J. Bear is in a cafe. He is having a big salad. He had chicken on his salad. It was too big for him so he did not eat it all up.
Alina, Room 8
How does an egg float?
You put lots of salt into the water and mix it around. Then the egg floats to the top!
I am floating like a starfish.
Lleighton:
“Mine is different because it has 3 and 5 and that makes 8.”
