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EAST TAIERI SCHOOL NEWSLETTER - 24 FEBRUARY 2025

TERM ONE EVENTS

FEBRUARY

24 - Year 6 Leadership Day

24 - Kia Kaha Programme ( 24 Feb - 6 March)
26 - Whānau Connect/Goal Setting/Meet the Teacher Evening

27 - PALs Training

28 - Official Opening of Bike Track - 1.30pm
MARCH
 7 - Assembly (Senior)
10 - Life Education Programme (10-18 March)

10 - Mr Yipadee - Author Visit

12 - Girls' Rippa Rugby Tournament (Y3-6)

17 - Teacher Only/Curriculum Day - School Closed
20-21 - Year 5 Camp 
24 - Otago Anniversary Day - Public Holiday
28 - TSSA Swimming Champs
28 - Assembly - Junior - Mātai & Mānuka
APRIL
  4 - Year 0-3 Cross Country
  8-11 - Year 6 Camp
11 April - Last Day of Term 1
28 April - First day of Term 2

Contents

MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL/TUMUAKI

by Jennifer Horgan

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

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BIKE TRACK OPENING - THIS FRIDAY AT 1.30PM

by Jennifer Horgan

Our bike track is ready for its official opening! Kirsten McCrostie was sowing the last of the grass seed this morning.

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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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CAR PARK LAYOUT

by Joanne Bryson

A reminder about following the drop off and pick up rules.

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SPORT INFORMATION - WEEK 4

by Rachel Phillips

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Sausage Sizzle

Home & School BBQ Lunch - Friday 7th March

by East Taieri Home & School Committee

Orders are open online for the sausage sizzle on 7th March on Kindo or the Kindo app.

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Home and School - notice of AGM

by East Taieri Home & School Committee

The AGM of the Home and School Committee will be held on 19 March at 6pm in the School staff room.

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Kindo - Payment system for the Home & School Committee

by East Taieri Home & School Committee

Kindo is our preferred method of payment for Home & School activities - BBQ's and most fundraisers. Please take the time to set it up now if you are new to school.

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KELLY CLUB PROGRAMME

by Annette MacRae

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Ways to Communicate at East Taieri School

by Natalie King-Begg

MEANS OF COMMUNICATION WITH WHĀNAU AT EAST TAIERI SCHOOL At East Taieri School we aim to provide as much information to our families and whānau as possible. To help you, we have listed all of the different forms of communication that we use. We encourage you to sign up for as many of these as possible.

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SUBWAY LUNCHES ON A WEDNESDAY AT EAST TAIERI

by Annette MacRae

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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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The Ultimate Parents Guide to Understanding our kids Online World and how to keep them safe.

by Annette MacRae

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GIVE YOUR TEETH A REST - Oral Care Snippet

by Annette MacRae

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BROWNIES AND GUIDES WANTED

by Annette MacRae

Greater Green Island Guide Club - Brownies and Guides have space for more girls aged 7-12 years, keen to join in on the fun that GirlGuiding NZ has to offer. We offer a non-competitive learning environment that is open-minded and values-based. It’s a supportive place to grow confident, adventurous girls who are ready to be tomorrow’s leaders. We offer a programme where the girls themselves have a say in the activities they get to participate in and offer experiences like camps, crafts, and real-life experiences, rewarding them with badges as they learn new skills. To register your interest and find out more about our rewarding programme, complete the form found here: Register Your Interest - GirlGuiding New Zealand - You be the Guide!

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SUPPORTING MIND, SUPPORTING LIVES WORKSHOP

by Annette MacRae

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DELIVERERS WANTED

by Annette MacRae

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COMMUNITY CARNIVAL - 28 FEBRUARY 6pm - 9pm

by Annette MacRae

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DUNEDIN FRINGE FESTIVAL

by Jennifer Horgan

Fringe is all about making the arts accessible, and this year 44% of events are free, koha, or under $15.

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DUNEDIN INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL KARATE

by Annette MacRae

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PARENTING SESSIONS

by Annette MacRae

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MENTAL WELL-BEING COURSES WITH MICHAEL HEMPSEED

by Annette MacRae

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