Issue 18 - St Mark`s School

Issue 18
15 June 2016
Tena koutou katoa,
Yesterday I attended the first day of the Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools of New Zealand
conference in Wellington. I am grateful to the Board of Proprietors for this opportunity to connect with other
principals across the country, but importantly to celebrate the significant difference schools of special
character make to the lives of children. Paul Ferris, the new CEO of APIS was inspirational in his address
regarding the need to celebrate our special character in all aspects of school life. He challenged those
gathered to make overt, our life in Christ, across all aspects of teaching and learning. This includes, but
transcends national standard data which overall is higher in special character schools. Integrated schools
have a binding contract with the Crown and make up 11% of schools in New Zealand. As a group these
schools represent significant choice for parents.
The Rt Hon. Hekia Parata also addressed those gathered, and reinforced these observations and indicated
she is seeking to embed the significance of the PSCIA (Private Schools Conditional Integration Act) into the
Education Act. She highlighted the fact that McAuley High School, an integrated school, won the top award
- Atahapara engagement award - at the recent Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.
As I sat and listened to all these speakers, I was guilty of allowing my head shift to you all at school, and
how these tenets and facts rested in our school currently, and what we can do together in the future for the
sake of all children and their whānau. Of course we stand together seeking excellence in teaching and
learning and achievement. But this is an Anglican School with a call to mission for others and worship of a
God who passes all understanding. The Five Marks of Anglican Mission are clear in this mission.
The Minister of Education has signalled that this matters in education in Aotearoa, and I believe this
demands an imperative in our conversations to work respectfully and prayerfully with others. This is
particularly relevant as we gather next Wednesday 22nd June at 7.30pm to continue community
conversations about what is important in our school as we move to self-governance.
I ask you to consider how those conversations will reflect our special character, how our conversations can
work with others to work out our mission in this place and achieve the best outcomes for children
educationally and spiritually. By placing our children at the centre of these conversations in faith we can
look forward with confidence.
So let’s celebrate our spelling teams!!
At the recent Otago Daily Times Spelling Quiz our year 5 and 6 team of George Ashton, Sorell Shand and
Peter Smith placed 6th out of 54 teams across Canterbury!
Our Year 7 and 8 team of Reuben Clarkson, Charlotte Penman and Millie Trusttum placed 7th equal out of 78
teams across Canterbury!
A huge welcome this week to Tessa Woolhouse and her parents Craig and Kate, Olivia Sharr and her
parents Jonny and Tania and Zara Percasky and her parents Mike and Christina. Tessa, Olivia and Zara
all join Inaka and their siblings at school. We pray for them all and their whanau, that they may all find here a
turangawaewae - a place to stand with us in faith.
And let’s celebrate our singing in church!!
Last Friday the singing in our chapel of our national anthem and worship song “He came singing love” was “lift
the roof off” stuff! Such an uplifting service lead by the singing of the whole school - our blessing!
See you all next Wednesday
Ngā mihi nui
Averil
Photos of our Spelling Quiz teams
Inaka
Kereru
Ti Kouka
ToeToe
Kotuku
Rimurimu
Toroa
Wheke
Case Watson
Piper Eradus
Ruby Tikao
Devina Dev
Alice Metherell
Anthony Deane
Joshua Thornley
Max Harpur
Sports Results
Netball
St Mark’s Leopards 7 v Paparoa Street Panthers 2
St Mark’s Lions 12 v St Andrews 4
Player of the Day: Chelsea Pannett
Player of the Day: Belize McQuarrie
Basketball
St Mark’s Titans 4 v Prebbleton Pistons 30
Player of the Day: Olivia Carlile-Smith
Hockey
St Mark’s Girls Ministicks 4 v Hornby Bobcats
St Mark’s Boys Ministicks 1 v HSOB 9
Player of the Day: Clara Norton
Player of the Day: Isaac Wood
School Notices
PA News
Charter Consultation evening on Wednesday 22 June
7.30pm.
Disco
For catering purposes can you please advise the office
by email if you are attending. Thank you.
The first disco for the year is to be held on Friday 1 July
at St Mark’s Church Hall.
Entry Fee $2 – Glo products will be available for sale.
Ski Trips Update
Thank you for promptly returning your ski notices. We
are still waiting on almost half of the notices to be
returned in order to confirm numbers and finalise costs.
The year 5-6 ski trip will now be one week earlier, on
September 1 instead of September 8. This will ensure
that students who are participating in Kids in Town
won't miss out.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns.
Cristy Yonetani
c.yonetani@saintmarks.school.nz
Primary Schools Cross Country Championships
Two St Mark’s students have been selected to
represent the Independent Schools Zone at the Primary
Schools Cross Country Championships at Halswell on
Wednesday 22 June.
These students are Jordi Wright-Stow and Isabel Bevin.
We wish you well and look forward to hearing about
your experience.
Congratulations to:
Esha Jeram and Bonnie Shackel who have been
chosen to be “Future Captains” at the Tactix vs Pulse
game on Monday, 20 June. Our girls will be on court at
7.15pm.
Years 0-3
Years 4-8
Drop Off 6.00pm
Pick Up 7.15pm
Drop Off 7.30pm
Pick Up 9.00pm
Complimentary cordial (Vita Fresh) will be supplied and
potato chips (Pams) are available for purchase at 50
cents a bag. If your child has allergies please note the
brands we will be supplying and plan accordingly.
The disco is for school students only. Parents are not
required to stay for the duration of the disco. There are
several parent and staff supervisors on duty.
If you have any questions please contact Sarah
secuthbert@yahoo.co.nz.
Entertainment Book update
We are getting very close to reaching our goal - thank
you for the fantastic effort! If you still have a book you
can pay for these online www.entbook.co.nz/1341r76 or
by dropping payment along with your details into the
drop box in the office. Alternatively just return your
book if it is unwanted or you would prefer digital
membership.
Thank you for your support.
Serena and Nerissa
Ice Skating
This popular fun family event is booked for Sunday 14
August at Alpine Ice Arena from 4.30-6.30pm.
$10 per person includes admission, skate hire, DJ, face
painting and cool lighting effects.
General Notices
Church Manager
Tickets for sale nearer the time via the school office.
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO EFTPOS available for
ticket purchase on the day.
St Christopher’s, Avonhead
Anglican Diocese of Christchurch
St Christopher’s is an Anglican church with a variety of
congregations and ministries that seek to provide space
for everyone and anyone to know and love the Lord
Jesus. We’re located in a diverse suburb close to the
University of Canterbury and schools with whom we
already have relationships, and we seek to reach and
serve. We have evangelical roots that embrace a
Christ-centred Mission, and our worship encompasses
contemporary and traditional styles.
Non Perishable Donations For St Mark’s School Fair
2016
We are seeking YOUR Help to donate any of the
following items for this year’s School Fair.
Vouchers, small appliances, toiletry items, toys,
games, giftware and home wares, sporting goods,
puzzles, stationery, craft items, etc. – anything
along these lines would be fantastic! **Please no
wine/alcohol, as we are unable to include these**
Donation boxes will be placed in classrooms from June
20th – 24th. Larger Items can be left at the School’s
Office. These donations play a big part in making the
fair a success.
Thank you from the St Mark’s Fair Committee.
We’re seeking an organised and friendly person with
leadership and human resource skills to join our staff
team as Church Manager. This role involves working
alongside our recently appointed Vicar and Wardens,
overseeing staff and providing administrative support
across all aspects of our church life.
The position is part-time, 24 hrs per week, based onsite in our church offices and commences in July 2016.
Remuneration will be based on qualifications and
experience.
Working in a collaborative team environment
overseeing 8–10 part-time staff, this role demands
skilful leadership and proven management skills, and
an ability to communicate effectively, prioritise tasks,
delegate responsibilities, and build effective working
relationships with staff and church members.
A knowledge of the Anglican church is desirable.
For more details, please contact the church office to
obtain a job description and application form:
admin@stchristophers.org.nz, or phone 03 358 8780.
To apply please send the completed application form,
your CV, and a covering letter.
Closing date: Tuesday, 21 June 2016
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Home Learning
Geometry Games
Our Thoughts on Banksy at School
http://stmarkswakapuhara.blogspot.co.nz/
Crazy Foam Science Experiment
http://stmarksmokihi.blogspot.co.nz/
Ice Cream Making in Inaka