15 May 2014 - Winchester Rural School

Issue 7 15th May 2014
“Sow the seeds, nurture the growth, reap the harvest”
Phone 6159 436 Fax 6159 476 www.winchesterrural.school.nz
WINCHESTER RURAL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
WELCOME
We have welcomed Isabella McFarlane, Jordan Eckert, Lilley Johnson and Hunter Johnson to Pohutukawa. We wish
them and their families’ lots of happy school days here a Winchester Rural School.
Isabella likes to eat and enjoys
playing with Mia. She likes
macaroni, sandwiches and
avocados.
Jordan likes playing on the big
blue slide and loves to draw.
She enjoys eating bananas and
spaghetti.
Lilley loves to play with her big
brother Oscar. She likes to eat
wraps with avocado.
Hunter loves going down the
big blue slide and playing with
his brother Robbie. He likes to
eat Macaroni cheese.
SCHOOL NEWS
DEAR PARENTS
Welcome to a new term, the 2nd of the
year. This one is a power-packed 9
weeks with our triannual Whole School
Production in the middle.
Please keep a close eye on the pink
parent calendar that went home last
week. As events draw near, a notice
usually goes home to explain details if
necessary.
This week we have had the Public Health
Nurse talking to all Junior classes about
being sneeze-safe. This is a National
initiative – you may have seen a clip on
the TV news recently. Glitter, infa-red
lights and glow glue were components to
help children see if they still had germs
after hand washing. Thanks Claire
Neilson, our PHN, for delivering the
lessons.
Last week I had a few days at the South
Canterbury Principals’ conference, held
at Aoraki Mt Cook. A very inspiring time
listening to amazing speakers, such as
Mark Inglis and Rob Hammill, and having
opportunities to network with other
Principals.
We have Alice Johnston starting with us
this term. Please familiarise yourself with
the letter further on in the newsletter with
regards to Alice.
Looking forward to a great term.
Naku na
Andrena Norrish
Principal
ANZAC DAY
Thanks to those for attending our
ANZAC day service.
We received very
positive
comments
which were lovely to
hear. Geordie did a
fantastic job of his
speech, supported by Lexie holding
the props. Great picture on the front
page of the Timaru Herald too. Each
class also made a special large
poster about ANZAC day. These
looked fabulous along the wall.
Thanks children and teachers for
your valuable contributions. Thanks
Mr McKerracher and Rimu for the
moving Powerpoint show.
TERM
2
PRODUCTION
Venue: Winchester Hall in Avenel
Street.
11 June: Matinee and Evening
12 June: Evening only
There will be 3 sessions to choose
from and limited seating, so keep
some options open – times to be
confirmed.
SCHOOL SIGN
Unfortunately our school sign come
to grief in the recent storm. It is in the
process of being replaced and will be
back in action shortly.
WINCH-WISE KID
Congratulations to
Luke Smith. You have
shown initiative and
other Winch-wise
values in seeing a job
needing to be done
and helping out our Caretaker. You
are a great Winch-wise kid! Ka Pai to
mahi!
TERM 2 VALUE:
RESILIENCE
We Aim High by: Adapting to life’s
challenges and developing the
determination to overcome obstacles.
We want our learners to know how
to:
-Meet life’s challenges
Teachers will:
-Explicitly teach students strategies to
deal with various situations, using the
Marvin Marshall Discipline without
Stress programme
-Explicitly teach, model and reinforce
D levels of behaviour
Parents can help by:
-Supporting your child to solve their
own issues.
-Supporting your child to understand
consequences of their behaviour.
Our children will:
-Display a variety of strategies for
dealing with everyday problems
(social, academic and personal).
SCHOOL CHARTER
Cultural Diversity: All cultures within the
school will be valued, accepted &
celebrated
through
active
encouragement of an inclusive school
culture & values.
Staff members will ensure that students
from all cultures are treated with respect
& dignity, and will actively work towards
maximising the potential of each student
irrespective of cultural backgrounds.
STAFFING
We welcome 2 new Teacher Aides to our
staff this term - Anna Miller and Brenda
Van Buuren. Anna is helping out in
Manuka room, and Brenda is in Rimu
room as Kathy is away for most of this
term.
We also welcome a new cleaner to work
with Catherine. Welcome Caroline Flood
to the team.
PMP
This programme starts in the Milford
Block next week for all of Pohutukawa
and Kowhai students, plus a few children
from other junior rooms. There are 2
lesson groups running at 9.30 and 10am
led by Sarah Smith and Anna Miller, with
a group of parents. Thanks for your
support for this great programme.
The skills focused on help children with
their learning:
Auditory skills
Visual memory
Oral Language
Sequential Memory
Eye Tracking
QUOTE
FOR HIRE
SCHOOL UNIFORM
School minivan. Seats 11 people. This is still proving to be a problem
$80.00 for a whole day, $40 for a half getting stock from The Warehouse.
day. Contact Andrena at school for We will keep you posted.
bookings.
ENROLMENTS
TEMUKA BUS FEES
Term 2 bus fees have been sent
As our Enrolment Zone is now in home. These are now
place, it is important to know of any due for payment.
‘eligible’ children (in our zone)
intending to enrol at our school. This BUS
enables us to plan for numbers in
1. Parents car parking at bus
classes and staffing needs. Our Prestops – please allow plenty of
Enrolment list goes to 2019, so let us
room for the bus to enter and
know if you are coming or if you are
exit. If you are not sure, talk
moving out of area and need to be
to the bus driver.
removed from the list. Thanks.
2. As winter conditions are
upon us, please consider
grass damage at gates
JUICIES
3.
Any changes to parents
Are no longer available for Term 2
going to different bus stops
and Term 3. They will return in Term
need to be discussed with
4.
Andrena. There are 1 or 2
stops with issues here.
PIE WARMER
The pie warmer is available on
Fridays during Term 2 and Term 3.
Food must be wrapped in tin foil or in
a suitable container (i.e. not plastic)
with your child’s name clearly marked
on it.
HEAD LICE
REMEMBER
With
the holidays here it is
a good time to get on
top of head lice.
Remember to check your child’s
here weekly.
WINTER UNIFORM
Thermals need to be a dark colour
under your child’s clothing.
SCHOOL ACCOUNTS
Overdue accounts have been sent
home and are now due for payment.
Failure to make payment will result in
any reasonable costs of collection or
late payment fees being added to
your account.
A big thank you to Taylor Andrews’s
family for the donation of the couch
for Karaka.
PAST PUPIL
“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it
comes with a mother”. (unknown, Tights should be black or bottle ACHIEVMENT
green.
Mothers’ day quote)
Well done to Steven Paul who has
Shoes for next term need to be become the president of volunteer
TSG CROSS COUNTRY
suitable sports shoes as the children organisation AFS. Steven completed
This event is for all children, and is will be training daily for cross all of his schooling here a Winchester
Rural School.
coming up next Friday 23 May at Torepe country.
Fields, Temuka. Note the postponement
Hair – long hair should be tied back
day is Tues 27 May. Postponement or please
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
cancellation will be advised on PORT FM
All orders and
in the morning and posted on our NO jewellery thanks
money are due
Facebook page. Races will start just after
back tomorrow.
12pm. Look out for a separate notice
Friday 16th May.
home next week.
PTA NEWS
SWEDES SWEDES SWEDES
FIRST AID COURSE
It’s time for our popular and lucrative
swede fund raiser again, and once more
we are looking for some volunteers to
share the workload. We ask helpers to
keep the swede cart at A&M Motors
stocked with swedes for 1
week. This generally takes
less than half an hour, 2 or 3
times during the week, and
can be done at any times
that suit you. If you are able to help out,
please ring Kirsty on 6155061, or leave
your name at the school office. Thank
you.
We are having our bi annual first aid
course here on Saturday 30th
August. This will be run by Meditrain.
There will be a half day refresher at a
cost of $88.20 and a full day course
at a cost of $157.50. We are opening
this
up
for
our
community to attend if
they wish.
Please
contact Carla or Andrena at the
school to register your interest.
WANTED
African Animal costumes
Does anyone
have a onesie
or dress up
costume of a
CARETAKER
lion, zebra or
Clive has been working very hard to
any
African
keep our school in tip-top shape. He has animal
that
many valuable skills to help us with Kowhai could borrow for our class
repairs and maintenance.
item. We would really appreciate it!
We are so happy to have you on the
Winch team, Clive.
POOL
The pool has been emptied for a
short time for the contractor to
complete a few odd jobs, then the
pool will be filled again and
“winterising procedures” will be
carried out to maintain the pool by
our Caretaker, Clive Scott.
BIG THANKS to Doug Cotter for the
loan of his submersible pump to
empty the pool, and clean it up so the
work can be done. Much appreciated
by Clive and all of us.
VESTS
It is a good idea to assist your child to
put their VEST IN THEIR SCHOOL
BAG when they get home. Very
seldom do children forget to bring
their bag to school. Therefore the
chances of leaving their vest at home
will be very unlikely if it is in their
school bag.
COMMUNITY NEWS
FOR SALE
POTATOES
50kg or 20kg bags.
Contact Ian or Sarah on 615 6002
BIKE
Giant 150 $80 in good condition.
contact Sam on 03 615 7079
CHEESE ROLLS
Famous Geraldine High School
Netball Cheese rolls are back.
$5 a dozen or 3 dozen for $14.
Please order from:
 GHS Office
 Alison Patterson 6937673
Orders by 17th May please.
WANTED
BAGS
Plastic supermarket bags. Please drop off
to the school office.
MODELS
I am a 3rd year hairdressing apprentice
and want models to do men’s and ladies
cuts, bleaches and tones.
There will be a small fee. Please contact
me: Lesley on 027 9095583 or at Fume
Hair Design 68 61225 if you are
interested.
CMP Sponsor a
School is back!
CULL COWS
Please nominate our school on the
CMP ASD form, and each cow you
send into the CMP plants will be
recorded against our school.
To find out more
about
this
promotion please
contact
CMP
Livestock Representative Murray
Walker 0274 327 132.
BABY SITTER
Experienced baby sitter available.
Phone Annabel Smith 03 615 6002 or
text 027 9155264.
ELECTIONS 2014
Staff wanted for 2014 elections.
Apply online at elections.org.nz or call
0800 36 7656
Please remember to nominate our school
if you are using Southfuels.
Visit
www.southfuels.co.nz
Click on the Fuel for Schools link and
nominate Winchester Rural School, or
contact the local area manager,
Daryl 027 730 5818 or
daryl.norrish@southfuels.co.nz
Thank you to those who have
already nominated us.
ICONZ
4 Boys and Girls “growing quality kidsChristian based-adventure-challenge-funachievement-skills-originates from Boys
Brigade
and
Girls
Brigade.
What: Programme for boys and girls Year
2
to
Year
6
Where: St Andrews Hall Wilson Street,
Geraldine
When: Launch! 6.00pm Friday 16th May
Free sausage sizzle, family fun and info
night.
Contact Susan 03 6939905 or Corey
0276935489
FOR HIRE
Milford Hall for hire, all enquires to Steph
Ph 615 6575.
JOIN GISELL FOR A GREAT
ZUMBA FITNESS
class every Monday and Thursday
mornings.
Zumba Toning class every Wednesday
morning. These classes
are at 9:30 - 10:30am.
Zumba Gold, for beginners and seniors,
every Tuesday at 10:00 - 11:00
These classes are at the Town & Country
Club in Geraldine.
A NEW EVENING Zumba Fitness and
Toning combined class starts Wednesday
14th at 7-8pm at Rugby Rooms in
Geraldine Rugby grounds.
BRONZBEAT STUDIO OF
DANCE
Classes in Jazz and Hip Hop.
From ages 3 and up. Syllabus and
Non-Syllabus.
Fun Classes,
Awesome Teachers.
Free Trial
Lessons.
Our students enjoy
learning in a relaxed atmosphere.
Mention this notice and get half
price Hip Hop lessons for Term 2.
Contact Bronwyn 021 155 9692 or
bronwyn@bronzbeat.co.nz.
TEMUKA SEIDO KARATE
Beginners Classes
Thursday 15th May 2014
6pm-7pm
10 weeks
Domain Avenue Netball Rooms
$30 per person/family
Suitable for children/adults/families
Every one welcome
FOUR PEAKS SEIDO KARATE
GERALDINE
New beginners class starting
Thursday
at Geraldine High School gym
from 6-7pm
For more information please contact Gisell
on 036939760/02102287049
$2 per student, from 6 years old.
Please remember to support our
ALL WELCOME.
school when you purchase items
Contact
Lis
036937212
from Warehouse Stationery. Just
ask for our school to receive
Support your School Points when
you check out. THANK YOU
Dear Parents/Guardians
Alice Johnston will be starting at Winchester Rural School this term. She had a liver transplant in 2009. She is healthy and active and
can participate in all activities along with your son or daughter. However some of the medications that she has to take to prevent
her body from rejecting her liver also weaken her immune system and makes her more susceptible to infections. When she gets
infections they last a lot longer and can be much more severe than the average child gets. Listed below are ways to help prevent
the spread of infections.
1. Frequent hand washing
- After blowing noses and catching sneezes.
- After using the bathroom.
- Before eating.
2. Do not send children to school if they are actively sick with vomiting, diarrhea, cough, sore throat or fever. Children
should be fever and symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.
3. Keep children at home if they have had a positive strep test until they have been on antibiotics and are fever free for 24
hours.
4. If your child has a rash that you think may be contagious, please do not send him or her to school. Call your doctor for
advice.
If your child or a sibling has been in school and is then diagnosed with a contagious disease such as chickenpox, measles, strep
throat, mono or mumps please notify the school as soon as possible (or contact Kate and Mike directly at 6155228). Some of these
can be life threatening for Alice.
The parents of the child who has had a liver transplant appreciate your assistance in making attending school a healthy
experience for their child. We view this as an opportunity to continue to instill healthy habits in all our children. Limiting the spread
of germs that cause illnesses should be the goal for all of us.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Yours sincerely
Cate Fraser-Irwin
Gastroenterology / Liver Nurse Specialist
Starship Children’s Health
UPCOMING EVENTS
Whole School Assembly
Friday 16th May 2.10pm Milford Block
Young Leaders day
Tuesday 20th May in Christchurch
BoT meeting
Wednesday 21st May 7pm
TSG Cross Country
Friday 23rd May @ Torepe Fields Temuka
PTA meeting
Monday 26th May 7.30pm
TSG Cross Country
Tuesday 27th May Postponement Day
4 year olds orientation visit
Wednesday 28th May 1.50-2.50pm
Community Newsletter
Thursday 29th May
TEACHERS ONLY DAY
Friday 30th May (SCHOOL CLOSED)
QUEENS BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY
Monday June 2nd (SCHOOL CLOSED)
Whole School Assembly
Friday 6th June
Whole School Production
Wednesday 11th June Matinee & Evening
Whole School Production
Thursday 12th June Evening Performance
Newsletter
Thursday 12th June
Sharing Hour
Friday 20th June 1-2pm
Whole School Assembly
Friday 20th June 2.10pm Milford Block
4 Year olds orientation visit
Wednesday 25th June 1.50-2.50pm
BoT meeting
Wednesday 25th June 7pm
Community Newsletter
Thursday 26th June
House Activity Day
Friday 27th June (Te Awa & Waihi off site)
Senior Reports go home
Monday 30th June
House Activities
Thursday 3rd July 12.45-2.45pm
Whole School Assembly
Friday 4th June 2.10pm
LAST DAY OF TERM 2
Friday 4th July
FIRST DAY OF TERM 3
Monday 21st July
OFFICE HOURS
(03 6159 436)
MONDAY – THURSDAY 8.30 - 3PM
FRIDAY 8.30AM – 12PM
( Milford and Ohapi at school)
RAFFLE ROSTER
th
Connolly Family
Ancheta Family
Ancheta Family
Fikken Family
th
Fikken Family
Cotter Family
Cullen Family
Cotter Family
Cullen Family
Davies Family
16 May
rd
23 May
30 May
th
6 June
th
13 June
THE TODD MUDIE SC RUGBY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
For children 8 – 10 years Mon 7th and Tues 8th July
Children 11-13 years Wed 9th and Thurs 10th July
9am – 1pm each day.
Cost $15 per day
Email tristram@scrfu.co.nz or call the office 03 6888 653 to register or for more
information
Registrations close Monday 9th June