PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
‘E ako ana, ā, e tipu tahi ana tātou’ - Learning and growing together.
Visit this articleTERM 4 EVENTS
24 October - BOT Meeting
24 October - Parent Information Evening re Yr 5/6 Puberty Sessions
25 October - Year 5/6 Puberty Sessions
26 October - Yr 6 7-a-side tournament at Taieri College
27 October - MPI Fisheries Visit
27 October - World Teachers' Day
November
1 November - Dunedin Primary Schools' Triathlon
2 November - TSSA Athletics Postponement Day
3 November - Dunedin Primary Schools' Triathlon Postponement Day
5 NOVEMBER - SCHOOL FAIR
6 November - Choir & Marimba performance at the Grange
10 November - Junior/Middle Athletics
14-17 November - Year 6 School Camp
20 November - Sports Academy - Dive Otago
21 November - Otago Schools Athletics Champs
21 November - BOT Meeting
23 November - Otago Schools Athletics Champs postponement day
24 November - Teacher Only Day
December
1 December - Year 6 Rafting
6 December - Year 3 Beach Education
8 December - Talent Quest
12 December - BOT Meeting
13 December - 7pm Senior Carol Service and Prizegiving
14 December - 11am - Junior School performance
- 1.30pm Middle School performance
15 December - End of Term - 12.40pm finish
Start Date for 2024: Wednesday 31 January
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WELCOME - We welcome Emily into Mānuka - Room 12 and wish her happy times at East Taieri.
VALUES STARS
These students were noticed by staff, parents or students as displaying our school Values in specific situations.
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Ukulele Jam
HIGHLANDERS HIGH 5 PROGRAMME
SPORTS INFORMATION - WEEK 3
Author visit to East Taieri School - Ruth Paul
We were lucky to be visited by well-known NZ author and illustrator Ruth Paul last week.
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Aquavan
On Friday the University of Otago's Marine Biology Department brought the Aquavan to East Taieri School. We learnt about the Taieri catchment, marine animals and how to protect our waterways. The children rotated around five stations during our two-hour session.
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ASSEMBLY CERTIFICATES
Congratulations to the following children who received certificates at Kauri & Karaka's (Rooms 13/14) assembly last Friday.
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PRIVATE VEHICLE FORMS - please return asap if you have not yet returned the form to school. Attached is a copy.
REGISTER YOUR PET FOR THE PET SHOW SECTION OF OUR FAIR
Any pets welcome - dogs, lambs, pigs, calves..... as well as a small animal section.
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CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR
The Leadership Team will shortly be looking at composition of classes for next year. Should you wish to discuss placement of your child/children for next year regarding academic, social issues, etc, please contact me by phone or email, or contact the office to make an appointment to see me by MONDAY 6 NOVEMBER.
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SUBWAY LUNCHES AT EAST TAIERI - starting this Wednesday 18 October.
SCHOOL ACCOUNTS - this was emailed to caregivers last week.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ORDERS - close off date is TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP HOURS - The second hand uniform shop will be open - Wednesday 25th October 8:30am – 8:50am
SCHOOL PHOTOS - order forms have been sent home
TEACHER ONLY DAY - FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER
The Board of Trustees has approved a Teacher Only Day to be taken on 24 November this year. These Ministry approved days are to support significant changes in curriculum and assessment.
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SUSHI ORDERS THURSDAY - Please make sure you have your child's correct Room number.
GIVE ATHLETICS A GO
CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELLING
