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NEWSLETTER - 4 MARCH 2024

TERM ONE EVENTS

MARCH

8 - TSSA Swimming Sports
13 - Life Education Programme
15 - PALs Training
15 - Little Heart Day - Heart Kids NZ
20 - Teachers' Paid Union Meeting - parents asked to collect children at 1pm.
21-22 - Year 5 Camp
26 - Trip to Sinclair Wetlands: Tōtara (R8) & Kawakawa (R7) - 9:00am - 1:00pm
26 - Trip to Sinclair Wetlands: Kānuka (R5) & Kōwhai (R6) - 11:00am - 2:30pm
27 - Trip to Sinclair Wetlands:Rātā (R9), Rimu (R10) & Kauri (R13) - 9:00am - 1:00pm
27 - Trip to Sinclair Wetlands: Mataī (R11) & Mānuka (R12) - 11:00am - 2:30pm
28 - Trip to Sinclair Wetlands: Kohekohe (R1) & Nīkau (R2) - 9:00am - 1:00pm
28 - Trip to Sinclair Wetlands: Pōhutukawa (R3) & Kahikatea (R4) - 11:00am - 2:30pm
29 - Good Friday - Public Holiday
25 - Otago Anniversary Day - Public Holiday
28 - Firewise Sessions (Yr0-2)

APRIL
1 - Easter Monday - Public Holiday
2 - Easter Tuesday - School closed
4 - Firewise Sessions (Yr 0-2)
9-12 - Year 6 Camp
12 April - Last Day of Term 1
29 April - First day of Term 2

Teacher Only Days for 2024:

Friday 31 May

Friday 25 October

Contents

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

by Jennifer Horgan

‘E ako ana, ā, e tipu tahi ana tātou’ - Learning and growing together.

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MOVE It March

by Peter Thorn

Move It March is on again this year.

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ASSEMBLY CERTIFICATES

by Annette MacRae

Congratulations to the following children who received certificates at Kānuka & Kōwhai (Rooms 5 & 6) assembly last Friday.

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YEAR 6 LEADERSHIP DAY

by Peter Thorn

The Year 6 children went to Camp Tirohanga to practise and improve their leadership skills.

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VALUES STARS

VALUES STARS

by Jennifer Horgan

These students were noticed by staff, parents or students as displaying our school Values in specific situations.

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SPORT INFORMATION - WEEK 6

by Rachel Phillips

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REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED FOR TAIERI PLAINS JUNIOR NETBALL COMMITTEE

by Rachel Phillips

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SCHOOL ACCOUNTS

by Annette MacRae

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PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN OUR DISABILITY CARPARKS

by Jennifer Horgan

We have had several complaints from people with disabilities who cannot find a carpark because drivers have parked in the only two disability parks we have. Please leave these parks for those who need them.

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TEACHERS' PAID UNION MEETING - WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 1PM-3PM

by Jennifer Horgan

NZEI TE RIU ROA - NEW ZEALAND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

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Little Biscuit - Easter Cookie Decorating Classes

by East Taieri Home & School Committee

Come along for an evening of fun, decorating Easter cookies - suitable for ages 12+

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Sausage Sizzle - 15th March

by East Taieri Home & School Committee

Order lunch for 15th March, and support our Year 6 camp fundraising.

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Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser

by East Taieri Home & School Committee

Please remember to gather orders for Hot Cross Buns

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SUSHI ORDERS THURSDAY - Please make sure you have your child's correct Room number.

by Annette MacRae

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SUBWAY LUNCHES AT EAST TAIERI

by Annette MacRae

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SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP HOURS - Wednesday 6th March 8:30am - 8:50am

by Annette MacRae

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Teachers

TEACHER ONLY DAYS FOR 2024

by Jennifer Horgan

The Board of Trustees has approved two Teacher Only Days this year to be taken on 31 May and 25 October.Teachers will be involved in Professional Development around significant changes in curriculum and assessment.

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GOALBALL HAVE A GO DAY

by Annette MacRae

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BECOME A CAREGIVER - The Anglican Family Care are looking for people to provide short-term and respite care for children.

by Annette MacRae

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