Year 6 Camp Exploits
What an amazing time was had by all. The children were incredible, and so were the parent helpers!
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I want to take the opportunity to say a BIG thank you to our hardworking staff for their dedication and commitment to our kura and tamariki this term. I had the pleasure of showing some kaiako from East Taieri School and a prospective parent around our kura on Wednesday and our visitors were so impressed by the fantastic things that were going on in classrooms. It has been an excellent Term 1.
I wanted to take this opportunity to also thank all our whānau members that have ferried tamariki off to various events, sports, coached and managed teams, helped at and organised our school fair, as well as our wonderful helpers at Year 6 camp. THANK YOU!
I wanted to make special mention of the wonderful Fiona Jack who has been the president of the Whānau & School since 2021. Fiona is stepping down from this position as she is heading on a great adventure overseas with her whānau for the rest of the year. We have so appreciated her calm, consistent and organised approach to leading our Whānau and School fundraising team over the past few years. The Whānau and School team have worked so hard to support our school. Their fundraising efforts allow our school to be able to purchase resources and experiences for the tamariki that our very tight and stretched funding from the MOE does not. Thank you Fiona for all you mahi. We're really going to miss you!
A reminder that ANZAC Day falls in the second week of the school holidays. There is a memorial service being held at the Macandrew Bay Hall at 10am. We have a few of or tamariki involved and we would love to see as many whānau join us if you are in the bay to commemorate New Zealanders killed in war and honour our returned and serving servicemen and women.
Thank you to Rātā class for leading our Whānau Assembly today. It is hard to believe that these tamariki are just 6 and 7. Thank you for performing the monster mash, it brought back great memories for me!
I wish everyone a wonderful term break. If you are travelling these holidays- Kia haumaru te haere!
Mauri ora
Nic
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Special Visitors for morning tea today!
We welcomed Bernadette Newlands and Robyn Brooker for morning tea today. Kate Pritchard also popped in:) Robyn was the DP of the Senior School retiring in 2019 and Bernadette Newlands retired from principalship in 2022.
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Recent Student Achievement Reports
Epro8 Challenge
Two talented teams of tamariki attended the Epro8 challenge at DNI intermediate on Tuesday with team 1 making the grand final!
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Anzac Day Memorial Service
Will be held at the Macandrew Bay Hall, Thursday 25th April @ 10.00am.
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School Photos with Edith Leigh Photography
Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th May (15th additional day if time runs out)
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Dates for the Diary
Staff only days this year- School will be closed for instruction
The Board of Trustees have approved 2 planned teacher/staff only days for this year.
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Summary of Health Education Consultation 2023
Thank you to the parents/whānau that completed the Health Consultation survey in November last year. Please find a summary of the survey below. This was reported to our Board of Trustees recently.
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School Docs- We need your input with our reviews!
Before School Care - Kidzactive
YEAH...Kidzactive are going to trial Before School Care at Macandrew Bay School next term. I can confirm that Kidzactive will offer a 60 minute option only as they don't offer 30 minute options for before school care. Contact Kidzactive for more details. https://www.kidzactive.co.nz
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Our new branded Sports Uniforms are again available to purchase through myKindo
We have the full range of sizes in both the sweatshirt and tee. Hats are also available
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Otago Primary School Swimming Championships
Our passionate swimmers, Olive and Julian, both had a fantastic time representing the school on Sunday at the Otago Primary School Swim Champs
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Futsal Finale Term 1
A nail biting win for the Macandrew Bay Lions for their final game of term one 2024!
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Fares are changing for 13 to 24-year-olds from 1 May
Half-price fares for ages 13 to 24 are ending due to the government’s decision to stop funding these subsidies.
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Special edition Otago Monopoly - last orders 14th May!!
$10 goes to the School and $5 to the Cancer Society
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KidzActive Holidays
Full or half days available at Kings High School & Otago Boys High School
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Hoilday Kids Art Workshop on Sunday 14th April
Ages 7 - 12 with a focus on raising self esteem and enriching unique ideas and problem solving skills
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New lunchonline option - Mexican Friday's with Taco Vida
This is an exciting new provider and a great healthy choice. Available to purchase on Friday's with lunchoneline
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Wild Weather Waiata- Choir photos
Thank you to our wonderful parents that transported our tamariki to Tūhura, Otago Museum on Friday, 15th March. Special thanks to Joy Chilcott who prepared our school choir!
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Free Hot Shots Tennis Coaching
Participation programme 'Tennis Hot Shots' for kids 5-12 years across venues in Dunedin. This is a very specific program, modified to fit all ages and stages of development, with no previous experience required.
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Night 'n Day Otago Nuggets
Junior Ballers Clinic - April School Holidays 22-24th April
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NETFIT New Zealand is coming back to Dunedin in the April school holidays
Full-day clinic on the 17th April, Ages 6 - 12, $75 including t-shirt and goodie bags. www.netfitnetball.co.nz
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