Principal's Pānui - Week 5 - Term 1 2025
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Kia ora koutou e te whānau,
I have been so impressed with the behaviour that the ākonga have been demonstrating at our assemblies so far this Term.
Well done to our students who received awards at the Full School Assembly. The value we acknowledged last Friday was 'Being Persistent'. They have been respectful by actively listening, joining in and using their manners, this has made us all proud.
It was very exciting to present our new House Cup at last weeks Full-School Assembly last week. A huge thanks to Mr Mytton for making it for us.
When will the cup be presented?
The cup will be presented at each full-school assembly with the total number of house points added up to see who the winning house is. The winning house will place a ribbon on the handle of the cup. The house with the most ribbons by the end of the year will be our ULTIMATE WINNER!
How are the points calculated?
School Events ie: Start Up Party, Duathlon, Athletics
Weekly Cotchas awarded in the classroom
Where can I see the Cup?
The Cup will be displayed in the Library window with ribbons to show which House as been winning each week.
What an energetic performance from Rooms 18 and 23 for their Assembly item. We loved seeing you in your bright costumes showing off your cool surfing moves!
Congratulations to our Year 5/6 students on another successful Swimming Sports on Monday. Results can be found in the Sports Update.
What an amazing effort from our Cotswold Mātāhae 'Triathlon Tunas' who competed in PSC Triathlon. A gruelling event for all competitors in challenging conditions.
A great day for our Yr 5/6 Cricket Team "the Tunas" who participated in the CJCA Year 5-6 Cricket Festival. It was great to see you all enjoying your cricket and bowling us over with the way you displayed the school values on and off the field.
Additional Staff Only Days / Change of Term 4 End Date
The Board of Trustees met last night and have approved updated Term Dates for 2025.
Ministry and Curriculum Staff Only Days have been scheduled for Monday 19th May, Monday 18th August and Monday 17th November (Canterbury Anniversary Weekend).
Our teaching staff will be participating in professional development around the roll out of the new Maths Curriculum - Oxford Maths.
Term 4 will now finish at 12.30pm on Tuesday 16th December.
Kelly Club will be offering programmes on these Staff Only Days, and the early finish on Tuesday 16th December. Bookings can be made via their website.
Upcoming Events
12 March - Mihi Whakatau to welcome new students and their whanau
21st March - Junior Athletics - 11.30 - 12.40pm
21 March - Zone Swimming Sports
2 April - Board Meeting
11 April - last day of Term 1
14-25 April - School Holidays
With leaves on the trees changing colour and a few cooler mornings Autumn is definitely on it’s way. Make sure you make the most of the last of the weather by giving your tamariki experiences out and about in our beautiful City.
As always, if I can be of assistance please get in touch.
Ngā mihi,
Paula
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2025 Whanau Information Booklet
