Huge thank you to the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra musicians who visited us on Wednesday.

Thursday 10 August/ Tāite 10 Here-turi-kōkā/Aso Tofi 10 Aukuso / Huwebe 10 Agosto 2023

Tēnā tātou i raro i te maru o Ngāi Tahu, Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, As-salamu alaykum, Hola, Talofa lava, Kamusta, Namastee, Namaskāra, Ni sa bula vinaka, Kia orana, Fakatalofa atu, Malo e lelei.

Kia ora e te whānau,

This has been another busy week. 

Team Tui Swimming 

Team Tui has been swimming every day courtesy of NZCT funding for which we are grateful. In a country surrounded by water, I think that  is very important that every child should be able to swim and know how to be safe in the water. 

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

On Wednesday, we were so lucky to have some members of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at our school.They introduced their instruments, demonstrated them and then performed for us. They brought a harp, flute, violin, viola, oboe, trumpet, trombone and snare drum. The tamariki really enjoyed listening to the different themes. They played snippets from the 'William Tell Overture','The Swan from Swan Lake,' 'Harry Potter', 'The Mario Brothers' movie, and 'Frozen' to name a few.Then Team Kea worked with the CSO experimenting with drumming, etc. 

Knox was lucky enough to be chosen to play a little harp and accompany the harpist.

Our Pasifika Group

Our Pasifika group are busy rehearsing for the Sau Ia Festival on Saturday 19 August.We are looking forward to our performance. The tickets are free but seating is limited.

Hui Ako

Huge kia ora to all whānau who came to their Hui Ako last week to hear about the progress and achievement that their tamariki have been making.In our Community Consultation coming up soon, we will be asking for feedback on our report process.

Uniform

Thanks to all those who took part in our Uniform Survey. It is now closed. The information will be presented at the next  Board meeting and then shared with you.

Concerns about your child

If you ever have a concern about your child, please see your child's class teacher first.Your child's teacher is the person who knows your child best and is working with him/her everyday. Attached is a flow chart of our process. 

Policies

Every term there are policies to review.

Policies up for review this term are . . .

*Inclusive Education *Māori Educational Success *Learning Support *Learning Support Coordination
*Identify Learning Support
*Gifted Learners

Please follow the steps below  to comment .

All reviewers

1. Visit the website https://linwoodave.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
   
2. Enter the username (linwoodave) and password (active).
3. Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
4. Read the policy.
5. Click the Start your review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
6. Select the reviewer type.
7. Enter your name (optional).
8. Follow the prompts to show that you've read the topic and enter your feedback if you'd like to comment.
9. Agree to the privacy statement and click “Submit review”.

If you don't have internet access, school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form.

Teacher Only day

 Just a reminder that Monday is a Staff Only day.School will be closed.

Assembly

Don't forget it is Assembly tomorrow Friday 11 August just after 9 am.

Kia pai tō rā !  Have a great day!

Gretchen Smith

Tumuaki