19th September 2013 - Week 8 Term 3

Our Junior and Senior Concerts at The Playhouse Next week, Room 1, 4 & 5 will be holding their school concert

at The Playhouse.

Dates are:

Juniors

Tuesday 24th Sept 10.30am Dress Rehearsal (closed)

Wed 25th Sept 1.00pm Matinee Performance

Wed 25th Sept 6.30pm Evening Performance

Seniors

Tuesday 24th Sept 10.30am Dress Rehearsal (Closed)

Thurs 26th Sept 1.00pm Matinee Performance

Thursday 26th Sept 6.30pm Evening Performance

We will also be travelling to The Playhouse by bus this Friday.

As The Playhouse has a limit of 97 seats we have to sell tickets so

get in quick and don’t rely on door sales.

Tickets can be purchased from the office at $2 a person or $5 per family.

Staff Development

Last week Diarmuid, Wendy Jude, Helen and Sarah visited four schools in

Nelson as part of their professional development. They all gained a lot

from the experience and many ideas have already been implemented in

their teaching with more to come. It was a chance to reflect on their own

teaching and look at how other schools meet the needs of their children.

Staff will be presenting their findings to the board.

Chess Tournament

Last Tuesday the Motupipi Chess team competed in our first National

Chess Tournament in Auckland.

The experience of travelling to Auckland and mixing with a diverse range

of children and schools was brilliant. The team performed with distinction

and displayed superb sportsmanship throughout, dealing with a high

pressure situation very well. We entered the tournament as the bottom

ranked out of 21 schools. We never gave up and finished in eleventh place

in the country.

What's happening this Term…..

Term 3

25th September Junior production

Matinee & evening shows

26th September Senior Production

Matinee & Evening shows

27th September Term 3 Ends

14th October Term 4 Begins

Friday Lunches

American Hot Dog $2.50

Slice $1.50

Thanks to Sophia and Lisa for the lunches this week. And to Hesta

for last week’s lunches.

Welcome to Brody !

Brody enjoys writing stories and playing on the computer

in Room 2. We hope you enjoy your time

at Motupipi!

“It was great meeting new people. I made a

friend from the winning Hillsborough

team”. Gabby

I was very proud of our team and how they showed

great sportsmanship.

Rosie

Seeing a lioness up close at the

Auckland Zoo was awesome.

Jamie

I was very proud of myself because I won

more games than I lost. Ryan

It was a great experience going to Auckland and

participating in the National Chess Tournament.

Nico

Board Of Trustees News

BOT Meeting tonight 6.30pm Staffroom

What Could be Improved at Motupipi Feedback.

Here are more of the ‘What could be improved at Motupipi”

Communication about when the Board of Trustees meet .

Dates are always published in the school newsletter. The Board will report back in the newsletter after

each meeting with a summary of what has happened at the Board meeting.

School gates not closing properly.

ITM have been contacted to check all gates ensure they are self shutting. This includes the pool gate.

Beginning of year accounts to be sent out earlier.

Beginning of year accounts have been late. Improvement will be noted for 2014.

Use things other than lollies and food as a reward.

Lollies and food are rarely used as a reward as the main rewards are work published in newsletters, work

shared in front of class, work shared with other classes and the principal, verbal praise from teacher,

parents informed of fantastic work, rewards such as free choice of activity, choice of class game, class or

assembly certificates or stickers.

Solar heating for pool to be more efficient so kids have more swimming time.

A more efficient solar heating system would make swimming lessons more productive due to a consistency

in temperature however it would not prolong the swimming season. Swimming takes a huge amount of time

due to time needed for changing into and out of togs, the need for teaching to be in small groups and the

down time for children waiting for the swimming and the need to cover other areas of the curriculum. The

pool solar heating system will be looked at when we do our budgeting for 2014 next term.

Competition – not all children are competitive.

We encourage competition at Motupipi. Children don’t play chess, board games, sports or hide and seek to

come second, their aim is to win. When we play games and sport we encourage the children to play to win,

however we also encourage them to enjoy participating as well as being good winners and good losers.

What information is shared with for new families?

When families enrol their children at Motupipi they are generally taken on a tour of the school by the

principal and they are given an enrolment package ,which includes the School Charter, an Information

Booklet about the school as well as enrolment forms.

Board of Trustee minutes should be made more public.

The Board of Trustee minutes are always available in a folder at the office.

2013 Dates Term 3 29 July - 27th Sept

Term 4 14th Oct - 20th Dec

Motupipi School Contact

Details:

435 Abel Tasman Drive

Takaka 7183

Phone: 03 525 9986 EMAIL:

markc@motupipi.school.nz

Or: office@motupipi.school.nz

Internet Banking No:

03 1711 0013347 00

When we are away from school all week this is

what we get up too…. More Room 3 Writing!

Golden Bay Tennis 9am beginners and under tens. 10am under twelve's.

11.oo to 12.30 teenagers

On Monday I fell out of bed and decided to go blue whale

riding. In the ocean I saw a dolphin and a shark. On

Tuesday I decided to go to the moon. I got in my car and

drove to the spaceship airport and flew to the moon. Then

I went home. On Wednesday I went bungee

jumping down Mt Everest then took a taxi home.

On Thursday I went gang gliding off Mt Cook. On

Friday I climbed the tallest tree in the whole

world.

- By Tara Room 3

On Monday I fell out of bed and I

decided that I would go scuba diving in the deep blue sea. I

saw a big handed crab and a blue and red fish. Then I

swam back up and back home. On Tuesday I fell out of bed

and decided that I wold go in a rocket up to the moon and

to Mars. I went in the jewellery shop there. Then I caught a

Mars taxi back home. On Wednesday I hopped out of bed

and decided that I would go to the tap competition to

dance. Then I tapped back home. On Thursday I decided

that I would climb the tallest building in the world. Then I

went back home. On Friday I decided that I would be

normal Ashley.

- By Ashley Room 3

Fun sports night every Monday night

from 5pm until 6pm, at the high school

field, boys and girls aged 4-7 years old

starting Monday 4th Nov.

Sports will consist of cricket, touch

rugby and a fun game.

(sports may vary).

Cost FREE

If your child is interested please

contact Kylie McKenna on 0272525039

Get your tickets now

from GBHS, NBS, and

Motupipi Primary

School.

A Table of 10 or just an

individual ticket is ok!

Tickets $50 each

Supper Provided

Cash Bar will be open

1920’s flapper/gangster

A GBHS Fundraiser

Headlice We have been noticing lots of untreated headlice in the classrooms.We ask that you please check your children's hair regularly and

treat if necessary. Headlice breed and spread

prolifically in primary schools and it‘s important to eradicate them as

soon as they are noticed!

Monday 30th September Penguin Bus Trip Time: 9am – 3pm Age: 5 to 13 Cost: $24 Meet: Takaka Primary School Come and learn about our local penguins. Visit special sites in Golden

Bay and maybe a bit of fishing. Tuesday 1st October Candle Making Day Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13. Cost $24 Where: Takaka Primary School A fun day of making candles using natural beeswax. Great Christmas

presents. S t r e t c h your body with yoga in the afternoon. Hot Dogs for lunch! Wednesday 2nd October Super Chef Time: 9am – 3pm Age: 5 plus Cost: $24 Where: Takaka Primary School A day of cooking fun for all. Learn to make your own crispy croissants

for lunch - your choice of fillings. Bake cookies to take home for after-

noon tea. Thursday 3rd October Movie Day Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13. Cost $24 Where: NOTE Golden Bay Community Centre Come and see a movie premier! Create your own costume and face

paint in the morning then wander on down to the movies after lunch. Friday 4th October Felting Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13 Cost: $24 Where: Takaka Primary School A day of wool and water creating two different felt pieces. Add some

bling to make it special.

Monday 7th October Mystery Bike Expedition Time: : 9.00am – Noon Age: 5 to 13 yrs Cost: $7 Meet: Takaka Primary School Hall. Check out a new bike track which may challenge your biking skills. Be prepared to get dirty riding through mud and puddles. If too wet, we'll play games in the hall. Make sure your tyres are pumped up ! Tuesday 8th October Fly In Plane Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13 Cost: $22 Where: Takaka Aerodrome. Learn how planes fly and navigate, see who can make the best paper

plane then go for a short flight. You might even see your house! Wednesday 9th October Stone Sculpture NOTE: Two sessions Time: 9.30.am – 11.30 Age: 5 to 13 Cost $8 Time: 1.00pm – 3.00 Age: 9 yrs plus Cost $8 Where: GB Community Centre Learn to carve a cat, fish, candle holder or even a tractor. Thursday 10th October Archery Time: 10.00am –11.30am Age: 5 to 13 yrs Cost: $8 Where: Takaka Primary School How far can you shoot an arrow? Test your eye, hand co-ordination to

the max! Mini MX Bikes Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm Age: 5 to 13 yrs Cost: $10 Where: Takaka Primary School Learn to ride a mini 50cc MX bike. PLEASE wear a bicycle helmet, gloves, long pants & enclosed shoes. Friday 11th October Wooden Toys Time: 9.00am – 11.00am Age: 5 to 13 Cost: $8 Where: GB Community Centre Make trucks, farm machinery, animals or what ever your imagination

can come up with using saws, drills, hammers, nails and screws.

Golden Bay Boredom Busters Contact: Dave Myall at Golden Bay Community Workers

Phone: 03 525 8876 or 027 66 97 142 for outdoor activity weather queries Fax: 03 525 7928 Email: recreation@gbcw.co.nz

Registrations: We are able to e-mail you registration forms. Register between 9.00am and 4.00pm, at Golden Bay Community Centre, 88 Commer-

cial St., Takaka

What to Bring: Please wear old clothes and bring a snack, a drink (& lunch for full day programmes) unless otherwise stated.

NOTE different venues, please. PLEASE: Do NOT bring electronic toys or cell phones. Advise tutors if contact needs to be made.

The form below is for your reference only but do bring it when registering.

Date Activity Cost

Total $