WORKSHOP WITH MAYOR MIKE TANA
Wednesday 29 November 2017, we responded to an invitation from Mayor Mike Tana, to all the schools in the Porirua basin, to take four of our students from our school to share their ideas, opinions and concerns that were important to them. They were keen on hearing the children’s voice. The purpose of the workshop was to find out what was important to tamariki in our community before Council starts writing the Long-term Plan for 2018-2028. Our representatives went around the classrooms to gather ideas from other students before they went to the workshop.
The questions were:
- What do you love most about living in Porirua?
- What concerns you most about living in Porirua?
- If you were Mayor for a day, what’s the biggest decision you would make?
- In 10 years’ time, what’s the biggest change you would like to see in Porirua?
Our team took those responses to the workshop and enjoyed working with the other schools on all the activities. Whaia Ria said our children were exceptional. This team then came to our Whānau Engagement Hui that evening and reported back to the Whānau some of the highlights of the workshop. Ka mau te wehi rangatira mā!
KI-O-RAHI
The tournament on 29 November was dynamic. The day began rather cloudy but ended up an absolute stunner! Check out the school Facebook Page.
KIWI HOOPS BASKETBALL PROGRAMME for our juniors
It doesn’t matter about the heat, our tamariki are still enjoying the opportunity and the enthusiasm of Scott Richardson, the Community Development Officer.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
22 of our children are regularly late coming to school. Nine of our children are too often absent. Valuable learning time is being lost. Our school heads the statistics in the valley for the highest unexplained absences from school. That is certainly not a record we are proud of and it has a huge impact on the learning of our tamariki. Lost time each day, adds up to missed opportunities. I have attached a great site with some handy tips on legal responsibilities but also suggestions and strategies that may be useful.
https://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/articles/school-attendance-and-truancy/
A hard copy of the STUDENT ABSENCE Policy (Draft) is being sent home for your perusal and I would appreciate your feedback. How can we work together to reduce these absences? An electronic copy may also be found on our school website. Ring Lyn at the school office, text me and I can ring you back, or send a note to school with your whakaaro. Our school, Attendance Pamphlet, one for each family reinforcing the importance of getting our children to school to learn with their peers will also be sent home. We will be able to provide feedback for you at our next Whānau Engagement Hui on 29 November.
SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS
Are sent home every Friday. Copies are also posted up on our website http://www.natone.school.nz so that you can catch up at your leisure. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please let Whaea Lyn know and she will add you to the list.
THE SCHOOL GATES
The school gates on the MALL side will be LOCKED every day from 9.15 to 2.15pm. Parents please do not jump over the gates. Go to the front entrance of the school and let Lyn know that you are needing to see your child. She will give you a green card to take to the classroom so that the teacher knows you have been to the office first. We need to know who is on the school grounds and we are responsible for the safety of all our children. Go to the front entrance please.
MEASINA FESTIVAL
The annual Measina Festival is a platform for some of Aotearoa’s most exciting contemporary Pacific Artists, presenting LIVE theatre, music and dance.
YES it is confirmed. Staff and children are all going. Children will be asked to contribute $2.00 each. Proceeds from the Mini Gala will go towards the buses.
“Watercress Tuna and the Children of Champion Street” – Based on the famous children’s book by Patricia Grace and Robyn Kahukiwa. See this work bought to life by Le Moana featuring Porirua singing sensations Le ART and the students of Cannons Creek Primary School. Thursday 7th December at 11am.
“MIXTAPE BY Joash Fahitua AND Perri Exeter” – ‘Mixtape’ is a dynamic series of 6 original contemporary works from choreographers Perri Exeter and Joash Fahitua. inspired by the stories and different experiences in their youth, culture, communities and forever changing environments, ‘Mixtape’ is an absolute must see and highlight of the Measina Festival 2017. Thursday 7th December 1pm
REGIONAL ATHLETIC SPORTS
These tamariki have qualified for the Regionals to be held in Masterton on Tuesday 5 December 2017. Whaea Fiona will be keeping in touch with those families about details. We are Sooooooooooooooo proud of Ropati, Juleean and Mohamad. They will be taking with them our best wishes for a great day. Just make sure you enjoy yourselves!
DATES TO REMEMBER
Pō Whakangahau – on Monday 11 December 2017, Natone Park and Tairangi School will be sharing a fun evening at Tairangi School. SWIS team will be sponsoring a sausage sizzle so we will need some cooks for that………. our tamariki will be practising for a shared performance. Both schools are combining to perform for YOU! Please come on over and have some fun with us!
Te Rā Whakamana (Celebration) – Wednesday 13 December, be seated in the Wharehui by 11.00am
Te Rā Whakamutunga (Last Day for year) – Thursday 14 December at 2.00pm
Kia manuia, kia piki te ora, maʿ al-salāmah
Ihipera Whakataka
Emergency Principal
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