Latest Newsletter - Ashburton Intermediate School

NEWSLETTER
PO Box 294
Ashburton 7740
144 Cass Street
Ashburton 7700
Phone/Absences: (03) 3089563
Mobile: 0273321186
Email: office@ashinter.school.nz
Website: www.ashinter.school.nz
Issue 2
19 February 2015
Kia Ora, Talofa, Malolele, Kiorana,
Welcome from the Principal Mr Cooper
Aquatic Days
This week we began our annual programme out at Lake Hood. These first three days have gone very
well and the weather has been fantastic. It is always an enjoyable programme to be involved with as
it provides so much excitement and fun for our new students. The kayaking sessions are always a
time for laughing and screeching as the students and occasionally their teacher get in and out of the
kayaks. The sailing often provides a completely new challenge for the students. It is great to see how
the confidence grows as they begin to master the new activity. Let’s hope the weather holds for the
rest of this week and for the remaining classes who head out over the next few days.
Welcome Open Night and BBQ Year 7&8
This year we are changing our annual BBQ format. We are opening up the whole school and welcome
all of our parents to come and look through the school. We therefore invite you to come along from
6.00 pm next Thursday February 26th, grab a sausage from the BBQ and have a look around. It will
be an informal evening, no pressure, just pop in and say hello.
PTA
On Monday night the PTA met in the Talanoa Hub. It was great to see a few new parents attending
the meeting but we would still be happy to see even more new parents. Our PTA is less involved than
at primary school level. The annual chocolate fundraiser is our main event to boost funds and doesn’t
take up too much time. Being part of the group is a great way to learn more about the school and
allows me to get feedback directly from parents. Meetings are every second Monday of each month at
7 pm. Our next meeting will be at 7pm on Monday 9th March.
Contact details for PTA are Staff
Representative Robyn Mears, or Philippa Westwood, Phone 3071477
Ka Kite
Gavin Cooper
Principal/Tumuaki
Mrs Scott from 7/2 (left) delivering her Pepeha at our first assembly of the year
along with other staff (below) delivering their Mihi and Pepeha to students.
Calendar of Events
19 February
7/1 Aquatics at Lake Hood
24 February
Swimming Sports at Community Pool 9-12 noon – Details in letter sent home today
25 February
7/4 Aquatics at Lake Hood
26 February
Board of Trustees Meeting Boardroom at 7.30 pm
26 February
Open Night & BBQ at school for Year 7 & 8 families beginning at 6.00 pm
2 March
7/5 Aquatics at Lake Hood
2-6 March
8/1 & 8/6 Camp at Peel Forest
3 March
Mid Canterbury Zone Swimming Champs
5 March
Mid Canterbury Schools Triathlon to be held at Hampstead School
9 March
PTA Meeting AGM Talanoa Hub 7.00 pm all welcome
9-13 March
8/4 & 8/5 Camp at Peel Forest
11 March
Primary & Intermediate Schools Triathlon at Pegasus, Christchurch
16-19 March
8/2 & 8/3 camp at Peel Forest
16-19 March
School Leader Training Week
24-25 March
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
31 March
Intermediate Schools Swimming Champs at Selwyn Aquatic Centre, Christchurch
2 April
End of Term one
WANTED – Reading Mileage Tutors
For many years now we have operated a successful and
beneficial Reading Mileage Programme whereby volunteers
come into school for 50 minutes to hear students read once
or twice a week. No experience or qualifications are
required just a willingness to listen to students read. Some
of our tutors have been coming into school each week since
we began this programme and obviously enjoy doing so to
make this commitment. Some of our long term tutors have decided to retire this year so
I am looking for new volunteers. If you can help or want to know more before committing
I would very much like to hear from you. Ring me at school or alternatively email me
jjemmett@ashinter.school.nz
Judy Jemmett, Deputy Principal
7/3 students enjoying lake activities
on Monday this week.
PUBLIC NOTICES
At this time of year we have a lot of information from various sports clubs coming into
the school to distribute. Copies of all sports club information is held at the office for
your child to follow up, however brief information is below.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMPSTEAD NETBALL CLUB - Registrations from all interested year 7 and 8 players for
the 2015 season. If you want to play netball for our Hampstead club, come along and put your
name down! Details as follows: DATE: Monday 23rd February TIME: 12.30pm PLACE:
School Turf. Any enquiries please phone Janene McDowell 3081720 / 0274153334.
HAMPSTEAD HOCKEY CLUB - Registration forms at the School Office
ASHBURTON CELTIC RUGBY - JAB Registration "Muster Night" Friday 20th February,
5pm at the Clubrooms, Keenans Rd. Subs on the night please. FREE chips for the kids.
Online registration for last seasons players have been emailed. These must be completed
before Muster Night. New players please visit www.ashburtonceltic.co.nz and complete the
online form. Inquiries to Darion Gray (JAB Club Captain) admin@ashburtonceltic.co.nz or
027 688 0647
TINWALD RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB - 2015 Season Registration When: Sunday 22nd
February 2015; Time: 11-3pm; Where: Tinwald Rugby Clubrooms, Maronan Road. We look
forward to meeting you all, If you can’t make it and would like to register, please contact Suz
Soal (027 335 1801) or Reece Wallington (022 108 4289) Registrations can be done on line at:
www.sportsground.co.nz/tinwaldrfc (But you must still attend the Muster on the 22nd to complete
the registration and Pay) *****Free Sausage Sizzle For All Kids and $1 for Adults, Games,
Challenges, Lolly Scramble ***Bar Will Be Open***
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skills session will be held on
February 19th. Boys 4 to 5pm, Girls 5.15 to 6.15pm. The cost this year is $45.00 per
player – and must be paid by the 20th March. Please pay the whole team sub together.
Cheques made out to BBMC. Entry forms are on our website www.bbmc.org.nz. Please
note this year, as per Basketball New Zealand requirements, more registration
information is needed on the forms.
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact Vicki McArthur, 0274913946,
dandvmcarthur@gmail.com. or Wayne Rodgers 0274377842
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YOUTH GROUP - St Davids Youth Group meets at the Church Hall on Allens Road on
Friday nights for Years 8 & 9. All are welcome. Please contact st.davids@xtra.co.nz,
phone 308-5174 or find us on Facebook.
Don’t forget to wear House Colours for Swimming Sports at Ashburton Community
Pool next Tuesday, below are photos from 2014 Swimming Sports.
Red – Whero Fantails
Blue – Kikorangi – Kakapos
Green – Kakariki Keas
Yellow – Kowhai Kiwis