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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.
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Issue 1815 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 nuiAveril
Photos of our Spelling Quiz teams
Sports Results
Netball
St Mark’s Leopards 7 v Paparoa Street Panthers 2 Player of the Day: Chelsea PannettSt Mark’s Lions 12 v St Andrews 4 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 Player of the Day: Clara NortonSt Mark’s Boys Ministicks 1 v HSOB 9 Player of the Day: Isaac Wood
Inaka Case WatsonKereru Piper EradusTi Kouka Ruby TikaoToeToe Devina DevKotuku Alice MetherellRimurimu Anthony DeaneToroa Joshua ThornleyWheke Max Harpur
Charter Consultation evening on Wednesday 22 June 7.30pm.
For catering purposes can you please advise the office by email if you are attending. Thank you.
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 [email protected]
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.
Disco
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.
Years 0-3 Drop Off 6.00pm Pick Up 7.15pmYears 4-8 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 [email protected].
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
School Notices PA News
Ice SkatingThis 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.
Tickets for sale nearer the time via the school office.
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO EFTPOS available for ticket purchase on the day.
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.
General Notices
Church Manager
St Christopher’s, AvonheadAnglican 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.
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 on-site 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: [email protected], 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
Crazy Foam Science Experiment
Ice Cream Making in Inaka
