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Tēnā Koutou Katoa,
Welcome to Emily Sefton who has appointed as the Teacher for Room 16, our newest Roll Growth Class which will starting on Monday 28th August.
As we hit the midpoint of this Term and the weather begins to improve it is great to see the smiling children continue, in the most part, to give their best. As I often say to tamariki we all have parts of our lives and jobs that are not our favourite thing to do but it is important that these parts are given our full attention and effort.
The Board has completed its tender process for the supply of Out of School Care with Kelly Sports being awarded the contract. Later this month I will be meeting with Paul from Kelly Sports to look at the nuts and bolts on how we will proceed. They have been engaged to provide Before School Care, After School Care and Holiday Programmes. At the very least we hope to kick this off for the start of the 2024 year.
Congratulations to our Cotswold Mātāhae Jump Jam Teams competed in the Christchurch Strictly Jump Jam Competition on Saturday 12th August.
All teams were outstanding and represented our school Cotswold with bright smiles and a positive attitude.
A special congratulations to the Cotswold Mātāhae Monsters who placed 3rd in their category, allowing them to qualify for the National Jump Jam competition later this year.
Our Ferrymead trips have been a fascinating experience for our learners. Thanks to Paula Fleming-Connell and the Junior Syndicate Teachers for the work that has gone into this exciting experience for our tamariki. Also a big thanks to a large number of parents who accompanied classes on their day out to Ferrymead.
Thanks to all those that have contributed to the Basic-Fact-a-Thon. Basic Facts recall and understanding lays the foundation for future success in Maths. Any support the tamariki and kura receive from this is greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to Rooms 5, 2 and 23 who have reached their class goal of $500 to receive an ice cream, cupcake and hot chip shout for their class this week.
This is our major fundraising event for the year and we have thrilled to have already raised an incredible $6,264.04.
Embracing Hearts Coin Trail
We will be holding a mufti day and coin trail tomorrow, Friday, 18th August, to raise funds for Embracing Hearts. Please bring your gold coins to the Hall (or outside the Hall if weather is warmer) to add them to the heart.
Embracing Hearts is a very special charity that aims to donate an AED to every school in New Zealand with a heart kid! We were very fortunate to receive an AED for our school and local community at the end of last Term and would like to show our Cotswold Mātāhae values by "paying it forward" and helping Embracing Hearts to help another New Zealand school.
Keep up to date with all the events happening this Term via the Pānui and the Hero App.
If I can be of assistance please do make contact.
Ngā mihi nui
Chris
Repeats / Reminders
Year 6 Graduation Assembly will be held on the morning of Tuesday 12 December more information around the structure of the event will be released early next Term.
Leadership Opportunities
During Term 3 we are continuing to review the leadership opportunities offered to our learners. One outcome of the review is that we have decided not to have the Head Boy and Head Girl roles continue after 2023. We will instead look to share these responsibilities across a larger number of children enabling more to have the opportunities that these roles provide.
2024/2025 Planning / Enrolments
We are commencing our planning for 2024, with decisions to be made in the coming months. To assist us with our planning, can you please ensure that you have enrolled your pre-schoolers if they are due to start school in 2024 or 2025.
If you live in our school zone and you would like your child to attend Cotswold Mātāhae School, please complete our Pre-Enrolment Form. For planning purposes we require enrolment forms to be completed at least 12 months prior to starting school.
If you live outside our school zone, and would like your child to be included in any future ballot, please complete our Ballot Notification Form by clicking here. Remember to select priority criteria that apply to your child (ie. sibling of current student).
If your family may be considering leaving Cotswold Mātāhae at the end of this year, please inform Marie Bianco as soon as possible so we can include this information in our planning.
Teacher Only Day - Monday 21st August
Just a reminder we have scheduled a Teacher Only Day for Monday 21st August. Cotswold Mātāhae School Staff will be involved in the Totaranui Kahui Ako Teacher Only Day and school will be closed on this date.
Tōtaranui Kāhui Ako Schools have planned a combined Staff Only Day on Monday, 21st August 2023. Cotswold Mātāhae School will be closed to students on this day, as will Casebrook Intermediate, Papanui High School, Papanui Primary, Redwood Primary, Northcote Primary and Bishopdale Primary School. Staff from all schools will be attending various workshops.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday 22nd August 2023.
School Photos - Tuesday 29 August, 2023
Class and individual student photos will be taken on this day.
Sibling Photos will be returning for 2023. Siblings enrolled at Cotswold Mātāhae can book to have a photo together. Sibling Photos are optional photos are do need to be booked via the Hero App via the survey to be sent out one week prior. Heritage have set aide a limited time period at the end of the day. Students will photographed in order of their registration so get in early.
Summer Sports Registrations close 3pm tomorrow, Friday 18th August
Registrations were sent out via the Hero App on Friday 4th August.
Year 5/6 Winter Tournament - Tuesday 29th August
Students chosen to represent Cotswold Matahae School need to sign up via via the Hero App Survey sent out on Friday 10th August.
As attendance at the Winter Tournament is an "Opt In Activity" and we require the bus cost to be paid by 3pm Thursday 24th August for your child to participate. This cost can be paid via the Hero App, ASB automatic payment (Reference: Winter Tournament) or with Cash or EFTPOS at the School Office.
Parents Association Meeting
Just a reminder everyone is welcome to attend the next Parents Association Meeting on Tuesday 29th August from 7.30pm (Staff Room).