Principal's Pānui - Week 4 -Term 2 2023
Tēnā Koutou Katoa,
I am absolutely thrilled to extend my warmest congratulations to our Showquest competitors' achievement at the event on Monday Evening. To secure 2nd place overall and also capture the prestigious School Spirit Award, which speaks volumes about your effort, enthusiasm, and ability to take on the challenge is a very pleasing result, one you should be very proud of. Thanks to the staff that supported you across the last month, who gave up their own time and put an enormous amount of effort to ensure the tamariki were successful in their endeavours. Of course again we rely upon our whānau support which continues to contribute to our shared partnership as a learning community.
On Wednesday 24 runners headed off to the Year 5 and 6 Zone Cross Country. To our competitors in this event, congratulations on qualifying for the zone sports and challenging yourselves against our neighbouring schools. Fantastic results with 12 runners qualifying for the CPPSA Cross Country at Nga Puna Wai next month. See link below for details.
Best of luck to for our Junior School that will take on their own Cross Country tomorrow - fingers crossed the weather is good and it can go ahead!
On Friday 16th June we will hold a Mufti Day to raise funds towards our inaugural Matariki Community Celebration evening. Any local businesses or whānau wishing to assist with the event do please touch base with Marie.
If I can be of assistance please do make contact.
Ngā mihi nui
Chris
Pink Shirt Day tomorrow Friday 19th May
Tomorrow, Friday 19th May 2023 Cotswold School will again be supporting and celebrating Pink Shirt Day to Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
We ask that the children wear pink to show our support for the day. This can be from a pink t-shirt, skirt or shorts or even wearing a pink ribbon or colour their hair pink.
The day is to celebrate diversity, spread aroha and end bullying in Aotearoa. We will be collecting a gold coin donation at the Front and Back Gates before school, and all funds raised will go to the Mental Health Foundation.
It will be a mufti-day for all, however, we are encouraging children to wear the colour pink in some way.
Junior Cross Country tomorrow Friday 19th May
As this the Junior Cross Country coincides with Pink Shirt Day junior students can choose if they wear pink or their house colours but do need to be wearing appropriate footwear and clothing for running.
Unfortunately due to wet weather on Friday the Cross Country has been postponed until Tuesday 23rd May.
NOTE: this date has been changed from our original postponement date.
Due to the forecast for next Friday also not looking good we have moved the Cross Country for our Juniors to Tuesday 23rd to give it the best chance of going ahead for our students.
Amazing results at Showquest 2023
Congratulations to our amazing Showquest Performers who performed at the Town Hall on Monday evening. They placed 2nd and received special awards for choreography, live music, costumes and the Showquest Values Award. What an amazing effort, we are proud of you all! Look out for pictures and a video link in next weeks Panui.
Hot Chip Fundraiser
Introducing the LOOP Team
Vision and Hearing Testing - Tuesday 23rd May
Louise from Te Whata Ora - Health New Zealand will be visiting Cotswold Matahae School on Tuesday 23rd May to carry out hearing and vision checks.
New Logo Sweatshirt and Jackets have arrived at Mainland Uniforms
We have been advised by Mainland Uniforms that the Jackets and Sweatshirts with our new logo have arrived in Store. Polo shirts will be in store within the next two weeks.
To clear the remaining any remaining items bearing the old logo Mainland will be discounting these items by 30% until sold out. Grab yourself a bargain while stock lasts.
Dates for School Year 2024
The Board have now confirmed the 2024 Terms Dates:-
School Disco - Friday 26th May
The Parents Association are looking forward to hosting this year's first School Disco on Friday 26th May.
They are excited to have secured the services of the amazing DJs and Team from LOOP.
- Junior Disco - 6.00 to 7.00pm
- Senior Disco - 7.30 to 8.30pm
Tickets are $5 and this includes chips, drink and a glow product.
Pre sale tickets will only be available to purchase on My Kindo from Monday the 22nd of May and will close at 9pm Thursday the 25th. My Kindo tickets will be delivered to your child's class teacher on Friday morning to be handed out later in the day.
Cash sales will also be available on the night, tickets can be purchased for the via the hall kitchen window. Priority will be given to those who have prepaid, to make it quicker at the door.
Disco Volunteers
Please if any parents are able to help assist with pouring drinks, providing door security, and handing out glow products and chips, please text Rachel 021 2587237. Volunteers are asked to arrive 15mins poor to help out and stay 15mins after to help clean up.
It would be disappointing not to be able to have the disco if we don't have enough volunteers.
Casebrook Intermediate Information / Open Days
Casebrook Intermediate operates a school enrolment scheme. However, Casebrook welcomes out of zone enrolments as our school capacity allows us to cater for most students interested in joining us. Enrolments close 31 August 2023.
For detailed zoning information, search for Casebrook Intermediate School at https://nzschools.tki.org.nz/
To enrol your child or for more information please click on the link: https://www.casebrook.school.nz/about/enrolment-at-casebrook/online-enrolment/
Open Day Tours:
Tours available on the following days.
27th July:
- 9:00 - 10:30am or
- 1:30 - 2:45pm
28 July:
- 9:00 - 10:30am or
- 1:30 - 2:45pm
Bookings can be made by clicking on the link:https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/pzews
Please click on this Link for information.
Matariki Community Celebration
On Friday 16th June we will hold a Mufti Day to raise funds towards our inaugural Matariki Community Celebration evening. Any local businesses or whānau wishing to assist with the event do please touch base with Marie.
We are holding our Matariki Celebration on Thursday 29th June from 5.30pm.
This will be a community wide event for our community with free kai and entertainment for our whanau during the evening.
Classrooms will be open and showcasing their Matariki art, and we will have performances in the Hall.
In order to organise and run such a large event for our community we do need your help.
A huge thank you to Retaining Canterbury Landscaping and Construction Ltd for their very generous $200 donation towards our Matariki Celebration, we are very grateful for your support of this new event.
If you own a local business, or know of a local business who would be willing to support this event by contributing time, expertise and/or a financial contribution, please contact Marie Bianco in the School Office or via email marie.bianco@cotswold.school.nz
Thank you for supporting this exciting new event.
The following school policy is being reviewed by the Board, Staff and Parents during Term 2 via the School Docs Website:-
Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)
We’d love you to be involved. (Username: cotswold; Password: elephant)
Instructions for reviewers:-
- Click on ‘Current Review’
- Follow the link to each policy using the links above.
- Read the policy.
- Click the red Policy Review icon at the right-hand top corner of the page. A new screen will appear.
- Select your role (board member, staff member, or parent/caregiver) from the drop-down list.
- Enter your name (optional).
- Submit your ratings and comments.
All feedback directed to our Principal, Chris Smith, and provided to the Board for consideration under this review.
Sports Update - Week 4 / Term 2
Year 5-6 Hagley Sport - Term 2 program starts on next Friday 26th May for Hagley and 9th June for Fendalton Competition. Thank you to the parents who have offered to assist with coaching. Mr Harper will be in touch with you all shortly. This year the school will have teams competing in both the CPSSA (Hagley) and Fendalton Sport Cluster Competition.
Uniforms and team lists will be issued in Week 4/5, and bus transport cost has been added to your child's Hero Account. As Hagley Sport is an Opt-In Activity we would appreciate payment for Term 2 subs by Thursday 25th May, with Term 3 subs due Week 1 of Term 3.
- Junior Cross Country (Year 0-3) is scheduled for tomorrow Friday 19th May / pp. Friday 26th May - see flyer above for more information.
- Year 5/6 Zone Cross Country -
Well done to our Zone Cross Country Team (pic above) who competed at Jellie Park on Wednesday, 17th May. Fantastic results with Results and Photos
- Year 3/4 Zone Cross Country - Tuesday 30th May (pp 6th June) - Avonhead School
Bull Rush is back for Term 2/3
We have had an incredible 52 students sign-up for Bull Rush this year !
If you would like your child to participate please complete the online permission form sent out on Hero by Mr G on Friday 5 May 2023. See Link
For more information see Mr Guthrie or Mr Harper.
School Donation 2023
The Board has set the 2023 school donation at $150.00 per child to a maximum of 3 children – i.e. $150.00 for one child, $300.00 for two children and $450.00 for three or more children.
During 2022 we used the money received from the school donation to provide additional learning support programmes for all our students. This has had a very positive impact on student achievement. We will continue to use the money received from donations during the 2023 school year to provide additional learning support for our students. This will include both book and people resources.
While school donations are not compulsory, we do appreciate the commitment made to our school by a large number of our parents who make the requested donation. We also appreciate and acknowledge a number of donations made by parents over and above that requested and for special school activities like camps and swimming.
A School Donation request will be sent to parents early in Term 1. Receipts can be accessed via the school Hero App.
End of Financial Year Tax Receipts are now available to download via Hero.
Precious Labels Fundraiser
The Parents Association are excited to announce their latest fundraiser with Precious Labels.
For more information or to order click on the link :- https://www.preciouslabels.co.nz/current-fundraisers/
- Choose the school name "Cotswold Matahae School PTA"
- Check out the specials and order a pack or two
- Remember to include the schools name in the "Notes Box"
The Parents Association earns you 20% commission on all regular priced items and 5% on promotional items including GST.