Tēnā Koutou Katoa,

Thanks to you all for the support shown towards the strike action taken last week. Teachers and Principals do not want to be away from the chalk face however the level of frustration and lack of support for education has led to this current industrial action.

Can I ask that children be at school prior to our first bell at 8.50 am.  The before school period is a time for social interaction, preparation for the day ahead, and a time that children may connect with staff outside of the normal discussions that may go on in the structured classroom time.

A reminder that key dates are on our website as a banner and this links directly to our community google calendar.   There is a lot of great stuff happening for our tamariki, so to ensure you are well informed please read our weekly Panui and check out our website.

It was a treat to spend most of yesterday with our Assistant Principals and Team Leaders in a full day session based around professional growth cycles for teachers.   The professionalism and want to improve our practice was evident during the discussions with our facilitator and peers.  Today I am at our Ministry of Education Offices completing an introductory course around PC4L (Positive Culture 4 Learning).

If I can be of assistance please do make contact.

Ngā mihi nui

Chris

Whole School Assembly 

Thank you to the parents/caregivers who attended our Full School Assembly this afternoon.    Congratulations to our award winners, and to Rooms 23, 18 and 20 for sharing their amazing artwork.

Our next Whole School Assembly will be held in Term 2:-

 - Week 3  (Thursday 11th May)  -   Rooms 1, 2, 3 & 4 sharing items 

- Week 7 (Thursday 7th June)   -   Rooms TBA 

Room 23's Amazing Artwork 

Room 23 worked collaboratively from creating the design to the painting of these three canvases that show the Cotswold Values of Care, Communicate and Challenge.   They loved sharing it with everyone at the Whole School Assembly today.  

Lots of Socks Day!

Thanks for supporting Lots of Socks Day.  It was great to see some many creative socks around our school on Tuesday.

Easter Raffle and Non Uniform Day

• Non-Uniform Day Tomorrow, Friday 24th March.

• Chocolate donations can be dropped off at the school gate before school  or donated prior to the School Office.  Donations can be anything CHOCOLATE, - a traditional chocolate bar, block or boxed egg.  Please do not send expired or unwrapped items.

• Raffle Sheets Need to Be Returned tomorrow - Tickets and cash to the box in the School Office by 3pm tomorrow .
• If you have paid through the Kindo App please remember to return the sheet as we do require ALL sheets back so the Parents Association can identify the lucky winner's name/contact details when they draw the raffle on . 
• If you have ticked "Kindo" on the form, please ensure your payment is made by 3pm Friday for your tickets to be entered in the draw.

• Winners notified during the week of 3rd April with collection taking place after school.  

Scholastic Book Club - Issue 2

Book Club – Issue 2 is available online.   Brochures are not being sent home. Check out the offers at https://www.scholastic.co.nz/parents/lucky-book-club/

Orders are open until 1pm on the 27th March for free delivery to the school.

Order through the LOOP app or the website.

John Parsons Parent Information

John Parson's weekly video linked to a topic discussed at the Parent Session.

CHILDREN & ONLINE GAMES - A NOSY PARENT IS A LOVING PARENT

https://www.facebook.com/johnparsonsS2E/videos/653756001863893/

for parents to view and discuss at home.

Books by John Parsons: www.citizen21.co.nz/books

Board Meeting

The Cotswold School Board of Trustees are meeting on Wednesday 29th March at 6pm in the School Staff Room.  

Parents Association Meeting 

The Parents Association are holding their AGM and Monthly Meeting on Tuesday 28th March at 7.30 pm in the School Staff Room.  

Second Hand Uniform Sale

The Parents Association will be holding a second hand uniform sale on Thursday 30th March from 8.30am. Outside the Hall - cash only

If you have spare uniform items your child has outgrown please bring them in next week so they can be sold at the sale. 

Sports Update for Week 8

Link to this weeks Sports Update 

Community News 

Link to this weeks Community News

Look out for information on the Bunnings Easter Bunny Hop, and discounts on Canterbury Rams & Mainland Pouākai Basketball Tickets.

Also remember to register for Krafty Kids Club and Loop Holiday Programs for the April School Holidays.