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NEWSLETTER NO: 3
11 FEBRUARY 2015
Text Absences to: 027-448-8409 - Remember to state reason.
Kia Ora Koutou
What great parents, caregivers, staff, children .... friends of the school!
Monday and Tuesday of this week have once again confirmed for me that we ‘play’ a
really good ‘team game’ at The Terrace.
Maybe at The Terrace School you can’t really say it’s school as usual but anyway Monday sort of was school as usual ..... some reading, some writing and plenty of maths ...
our first camp of the year was already into it’s second day (yes school even works in
weekends), there was a PTA meeting, a Gala planning meeting and everywhere I went
whether it was into classrooms, or at meetings or up to Aoraki to see the camp in action
I found people offering to help.
The PTA and Gala meetings were short and sweet because all I kept hearing was “ok I’ll
do that!” people were stepping up and offering to take on some of the work.
The Gala for instance is huge and Jude Horrell is convening it - she can’t do it on her
own and I can already see she won’t have to - people are stepping up - Thank you.
Even though I was home quite late last night after a lovely day at camp I was buzzing as
I told Glenis about how well it was going - such a neat experience for our children.
Great teachers, great parents all working hard and our children pick up on how others
help them ..... as I went to leave the beach where the children had been swimming one
of the children had gathered up my hat and jandals for me so that I wouldn’t forget them!
Noho ora mai ra.
Garry Anderson
Principal
Not a bad lunchtime view. Rooms 8 & 12 at the Hooker
Lake with icebergs floating and Aoraki Mt Cook in the
background. Fabulous day and the kids were amazing
hiking for 5 and a half hours. Everyone tired but happy.
Coach Charter and Tours
www.centralbus.co.nz
REMEMBER 20KMH PAST A SCHOOL BUS
Amazing views. We have all experienced the most beautiful
scenery - witnessing avalanches and a calving.
Aoraki Mt Cook Camp Two will be arriving
back on Saturday at approx 3pm. If there
is any major change to this time it will be
posted on the Facebook page.
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Urgent!
Kea Crossing supervisors needed ASAP! Please see Gen
Feron in Room 1 or email [email protected]
We are desperately short.
Please remind children to always use the Kea Crossing
regardless of whether it is manned or not.
Children are not to walk through DHS bus turnaround,
they are to cross at the Kea Crossing and walk down the
tree line.
Uniform Shop is open Thursday 3.00 – 3.30 p.m. If there is a problem getting to the shop at this time you can make alternative arrangements by ringing the school on 448-8124.
The uniform shop is also open on the first Monday evening of the
month 5.30 - 6.00. The next date is to be Monday 2 March 2015.
Please make sure all clothing is well named with the wearers
name. With swimming and other activities all items need to be
identified. If an item is named (with the current owners name) it
can be returned to the owner without delay. If an item is not named
it will be washed and put away. (You can purchase ‘iron on’ labels
ready printed, $15 for 50, from the school.)
We have a few spots vacant in the uniform
shop this year. If you have 30 minutes to spare
on a Thursday and would like to volunteer (it
would only be around twice a term) please
email me at: [email protected]
Family Accounts
Many thanks for the payments received already for children’s
activities, as this helps greatly with the school’s cash flow!
Each year, more families are choosing to set up a regular
automatic payment. This is very helpful in keeping accounts
“ticking over”. If you wish to do this please use your six letter family code e.g. RICSUE in the reference field.
The account number is BNZ Alexandra 02 0916 0020191 00
Payments made to the office for more than one child in the
family can be put in the same envelope.
Thank you very much.
N.B. The uniform shop is just that - a trading shop selling
uniform items that need to be bought. Please pay for uniform purchases at the time of purchase. If you wish to discuss placing items of uniform on your account please discuss
with admin staff. The uniform shop volunteers do not ok
this.
Friday Lunches: Sausage in Bread $1.50 each.
Money in a named envelope with order and placed in appropriate
container at office before school. Food will be available outside the
staff room at lunchtime on Friday.
Terrace Store Lunches
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Y5/6 Aoraki Mt Cook Camp 2
11th - 14th Feb 2015
Teeball/Softball Starts
Tues 17th Feb 2015
School Swimming Sports
Weds 18th Feb 2015
Jack Flash and the Jumping Beanstalk
Thurs 19th Feb 2015
Gala Meeting
Mon 23rd Feb 2015
Y7 Aquatics Camp
23rd - 27th Feb 2015
Goal Setting Interviews
2 & 4 March 2015
C.O Swim Sports
Wed 4 March 2015
Goal Setting Interviews
9 & 11 March 2015
School Triathlon
Frid 20th Mar 2015
Otago Anniversary Day
Mon 23rd Mar 2015
The Terrace School Gala
Sat 28 Mar 2015
Otago Swim Sports
Sat 28 March 2015
Last Day Term One
Thurs 2nd Apr 2015
The New Zealand Playhouse is returning to The Terrace School
on Thursday 19 February, with their performance of “Jack
Flash and the Jumping Beanstalk.” This is a performance for
the whole school. The price is $4.50 per student. This can be
paid to the school office in the usual manner.
The New Zealand Playhouse puts on a professional performance, and is extremely entertaining. We look forward to their
return every year.
HELP NEEDED – THE TERRACE
SCHOOL SWIM SPORTS
WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2015
9 am – 12 pm
YEARS 3-8
Thank you to those who have offered to help out on Wednesday at our swimming sports. We’ll see you at the pool at
9.15am.
We still require Time Keepers to help on the day please. It
isn’t a difficult task and instructions will be given before we
begin. Our sports were successful last year because of parent /
community support.
Any time you can give would be appreciated. If you can help
please complete the form below and return to the school office, or you can e-mail me at [email protected]
Thank you
Karen Begg
Swimming Sports Convenor
--------------------------------------------------------------------------I am able to help with Timekeeping / Food (please circle)
All pies $3.70 (mince, m&c, st, st&c)
Correct money in the envelope please - no change given!
Please meet under the Hall verandah at 12.25pm
Central Otago Youth Softball:
Please be aware that activities advertised in this newsletter have
not been assessed by The Terrace School board of trustees.
The board advises parents to make their own enquiries to determine whether the activities follow best practice and/or are suitable for their children.
Name: ___________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Firewood Fundraiser
Payment enclosed
4 cubic metre loads of Pine $260 load
Total
Name:
Phone:
Address:
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SCHOOL&GALA&TIME!&&
Saturday&28th&March&2015&–&Pioneer&Park&10.00&am&
&“GOOD&AS&GOLD”&
In&celebration&of&our&Golden&Jubilee&
&
All#the#funds#raised#at#the#gala#go#towards#making#The#Terrace#School#a#better#place#for#your#children.##This#
year#our#fundraising#efforts#will#go#towards#modernising#and#upgrading#the#furniture#and#equipment#in#our#
Technology#block.#
#
EVERY#family#can#contribute#in#some#way#@##
• Families# have# a# clean# out# and# find# some# white# elephant# items,# books,# toys,# clothing# etc.# to# sell##
(Please#note,#NO#electrical#items,#NO#TV’s,#NO#computers,#and#please#make#sure#all#items#are#in#a#
good#saleable#condition#–#that#is#NO#broken#stuff)#
• Offer#to#be#the#convenor#for#one#of#the#remaining#stalls#
• Offer#your#help#to#your#class#convenor#to#help#man#one#of#the#stalls#on#the#day#
• Donate# baking,# fresh# produce,# fruit,# sweets,# preserves# to# sell# or# ingredients# and# other# donated#
items# when# asked.# # We# need# the# whole# school# to# contribute# to# these# stalls# (especially# sweets#
which#sold#out#last#time#in#a#very#short#space#of#time)#
#
There# are# so# many# jobs# to# do# to# make# this# day# a# success.# # In# the# newsletter# each# week# there# will# be#
requests#for#help,#please#help#where#you#can.##We#only#do#this#once#every#two#years.#
#
Our#requests#this#week:#
1.
We&need&a&couple&more&people&to#assist#with#following#up#potential#sponsors.##If#you#have#
a#couple#of#hours#free#and#are#prepared#to#make#a#few#phone#calls#we#would#like#you#to#contact#
Jude#(see#below)#
#
2.
We&still&need&parents&to&offer&to&convene&a&stall.#
The#following#rooms#do#not#yet#have#a#stall#and/or#convenor#–#13,&16,&17&(a#full#list#of#classes,#stall#
allocated#and#convenor#contact#details#will#be#in#next#week’s#newsletter)##Please#note,#it#is#not#up#
to#the#teacher#to#organise,#it#is#the#responsibility#of#the#families#in#the#class.##Teachers#will#assist#
where#they#can.#
#
The# remaining# stalls# are# still# open# for# offers# –& White& Elephant,& PreSloved& Clothing& and&
Waffles/Morning&Teas.##Grab#a#friend#and#offer#to#organise#one#together.##It#doesn’t#have#to#be#
one#of#your#children’s#classes#–#we’re#all#in#this#together.#
#
The#PTA#will#offer#their#assistance#wherever#possible#and#notes#from#previous#galas#are#available#so#
that#you#don’t#have#to#start#from#scratch.##Where#possible,#contact#details#of#previous#convenors#
are#available#for#you#to#approach#to#answer#any#queries#you#might#have#and#to#get#further#tips.#
#
The#PTA#will#offer#their#assistance#wherever#possible#and#notes#from#previous#galas#are#available#so#
that#you#don’t#have#to#start#from#scratch.##Where#possible,#contact#details#of#previous#convenors#
are#available#for#you#to#approach#to#answer#any#queries#you#might#have#and#to#get#further#tips.#
#
3. If&you&have&an&idea&for&a&new&stall&(not&listed)…#that#you#would#like#to#run#at#our#gala,#please#
get#in#touch#with#Jude.##We#would#love#to#hear#from#you.#
#
NEXT#GALA#MEETING:#Monday#23#February#7.30#pm#Staffroom.##All#Welcome#
#
Any#queries#@#contact#Jude#Horrell#on#448@9585#/#027#619#3365#/#[email protected]#
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CMV:
On Friday afternoons from 13 March 2015 until Friday 20 November, a Christian Moral Values program (previously known as
Religious Education) will be offered by volunteers to parents and caregivers for their children.
For the religious program to be held at a State School like The Terrace School the school will close at 2.15pm for children who
want to participate in CMV to do so.
Teachers will still be on site and supervise children not wishing to participate in CMV.
Please complete the attached tear off slip and return to school by Friday 13 February 2015.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Date:
Children’s Name and Room No: Children’s Name and Room No: Children’s Name and Room No: Children’s Name and Room No: Will / Will Not be attending CMV on Fridays from 13 March to 20 November 2015.
Parent/Caregiver Name: Parent/Caregiver Signature: Scholastic Bookclub Issue 1 2015
Brochures have been distributed to the children via the
classrooms this week. Orders may be placed by
• Parents accessing online bookclub.scholastic.co.nz,
username penna004, password marslin46
• Orders coming into the office as usual along with
payment - cash, chq (made out to Scholastic NZ
Ltd) or credit card.
Orders must be done or returned to school by Friday 20
February.
1st Alexandra Scout Group - Open Night
For all new families interested in joining Keas, Cubs,
Scouts or Venturers in 2015.
An Open Night is to be held at the Alexandra Scout
Hall (beside the swimming pool) from 6.30pm 7.30pm
on Thursday 12th February. All Primary School and
High School aged children are catered for.
Please come along to register your interest or email
[email protected]
The Terrace Wish list
Anyone wanting to sponsor or donate to the school, here are
a few items on our wish list:
• Gazebo/Marquee
• Library Trophy Cabinet
• Guitars
• Covered Trailer
• Push Reel Mower
• 1 x PC Laptop
• Transit van/Minibus
LOST: Size 8 school polar fleece jacket from Room 2 at
the end of last year. It is named Clay Leckie. Please
check to make sure you haven't mistakenly picked up the
wrong jacket. Return to Room 8. Thanks!
In need of any clothing alteration
Public Health South
Main Block, Level 2, Wakari Hospital
Taieri Road, Dunedin
Private Bag 1921, Dunedin 9054
Tel: 03 476 9800 Fax: 03 476 9858
Please call Vicki Luscombe, 021 686 334
YEAR SEVEN VISION SCREENING
LOST: Samantha McLean has lost her polar fleece jacket. It is named. Please check to make sure you haven't mistakenly picked up the wrong jacket. Return to Room 17. Thanks!
Alexandra Hockey Club AGM
19th Feb 2015
7.30pm St Gerards
We would like to encourage all parents of year 7 & 8 children wanEng to play hockey to aFend,
And also all senior Womens hockey players.
Apologies and queries to Carmen 0273031282, [email protected]
Paula 0276322043, [email protected].
The Vision Hearing Technicians from Public Health South will be visiting your school to screen
all year seven students for distance vision and colour vision (boys only).
•
Distance)Vision)(Amblyopia)&)Hyperopia))
This$determines$how$well$your$child$is$able$to$see$at$a$distance.$$It$involves$reading$an$
eye$chart.$(Not$required$if$child$wears$glasses)$
•
Colour)Vision)(Boys)only))
This$is$to$detect$children$with$the$most$common$inherited$colour$vision$defects.$(Using$
the$Ishihara$colour$vision$book).$(Still$available$to$those$wearing$glasses).$
If you do not wish your child to be screened please fill out an opt-out
slip, which are available at the school office before our visit.
Just a reminder our FREE afterschool Fun Fitness programme (Pulse Kids) starts this week Monday’s and
Wednesday’s.
Ages 5-8 years at 3.30-4pm, and ages 9-12years
4.15-4.45pm.
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!
Welcome to the 2015 football season!
!
The AUFC committee would like to invite
all players to a registration evening on
!
!
Tuesday 10th February
5pm-6.30pm
at the Netball Clubrooms
Molyneux Park
[ BBQ, fun games for all ages]
The$150th$Reunion$of$the$Alexandra$Primary$and$Districts$High$School$is$being$
held$at$Easter$on$3rd$&$4th$April.$Past$and$present$pupils,$teachers$and$
supporters$of$the$school$are$invited$and$can$register$at:$
www.alexandraprimaryjubilee.com$or$phone$448$8340$
!
For more information please contact Lisa
Robertson
email- [email protected]
!
Climbing(Club(
Book your holiday with us
& help your school!
Central(Rock(is(the(local(climbing(club.((Our(
qualified(instructors(run(climbing(for(kids(and(
adults(throughout(the(year.((For(Term(1(we(are(
running(sessions(at(the(local(crag.((
Mention this newsletter when you
book & we will donate $5* per
Australia or South Pacific holiday or
$20* per international booking to
your chosen participating school.
Day$%$(Every(Tuesday(starting(from(10th(Feb(
Time$%$From(4B6pm(for(kids.(6B8pm(for(adults.(
Cost(–(Child(B($10,(Adult(B($15(annual(
membership.($15(Gear(hire/term.(
For$more$information(–(Contact(Ian(Knights(
33a Tarbert Street | 0800 800 404
[email protected]
on(449(2480(or([email protected](
Terms and conditions apply: Donation is for $5 per Australia or South Pacific booking or $20 per international booking only.
This offer and the participating school must be mentioned at time of booking.To donate to your chosen school, you must book $1000
or more of international travel which must include accommodation, tours or any other land component. The donation will be made
directly to the school from Flight Centre Alexandra & is non-transferable & not redeemable for foreign currency, cash or credit. Ask
in store for full terms & conditions or visit http://www.flightcentre.co.nz/about-us/legal/booking-terms-condition
o961131988
*
SUMMER SPORT – SOFTBALL / TEEBALL - 2015
The second half of the summer sports season for Softball / Teeball is about to begin so we need the
subs and registration if your child wants to continue or start playing these sports.
Tuesdays 3.30 to 4.30 approximately. We urgently need support from people who can manage and / or
coach.
Please return the registration slip and fee ($8.50) by Friday 13 February 2015.
Parents Please Note:
Softball / Teeball is suitable for all children in Years 3 – 8
Softball Gloves are available from the school from $45. A necessity for all those Year 5 & up.
Starts Tuesday 17 February and finishes Tuesday 24 March
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Softball / Teeball Term 1 2015
(Please return to school by Friday 13 February)
____________________________________wishes to play softball / teeball on Tuesdays
3.30 - 4.30 pm in Term 1.
Class: ____________
I can / cannot assist:
Age: _________________
Coach _____
Manage _____
Support _____
Parent / Caregiver Signature: _______________________________________________
Enclosed $8.50 registration.
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