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Newsletter - 17 June 2021

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

REMINDER: School accounts are due by 20th June. Any queries please phone Erika in the office on 03 358 8369 or email: erikajefferies@merrin.school.nz 

ABSENCES must be notified by 9am and can be made via the Hero App, email to office@merrin.school.nz or by phone on 03 358 8369. Please state the reason for absence e.g. sick, holiday, dentist.

DATES TO DIARY - please refer to the 'Upcoming Events' calendar below

Contents

Merrin School Weekly Friday Eco Swap Stall, Bread Tag Collection and Worm Juice Sales.

by Rachael Green

The Kaitiakitanga Values Team are encouraging awareness of our environment by promoting recycling and reusing in our local community, with a weekly Friday morning Eco Swap.

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Max 

Principal lunch with Max

by Lisa Dillon-Roberts

Max and I had a great time celebrating his AKO prize (lunch). He told me all about the things he has been doing at home and at school. You are very busy Max!

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Golden Key 

Golden Key Mentoring programme

by Lisa Dillon-Roberts

I was pleased to join the students and their mentors from the University of Canterbury last Tuesday evening as they showcased and celebrated their learning.

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Ako conferences and more...

by Andrea Boon

What another couple of busy weeks we have had. Thank you so much for attending your child’s Ako Conference over the last two days/nights.

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Meeting 

Tuesday 22 June

by Lisa Dillon-Roberts

Merrin teachers will be attending a paid union meeting on Tuesday 22 June, with some attending in the morning and others in the afternoon.

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Myah 

Principal lunch with Myah

by Lisa Dillon-Roberts

We were too busy eating and chatting to have a photo at lunch, so here is picture of Myah on the way back from the Sushi shop. Thanks for winning an AKO prize Myah it was wonderful to spend time with you!

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Rumplestiltskin

by Helen Abrahams

The Year 1-4 tamariki mā were treated to an amazing performance of Rumplestiltskin performed by the Playhouse Theatre.

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Team 3-4 continue with their Science focus.....

by Tania Gallagher

There have been lots of explosions, spilling containers, changing colours and popping corn.

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Does it Matter?

by Brodie Ridler

This term we have focused on the physical world of science.

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Jean Batten, NZ aviator extraordinaire

by Kate Revell

Students in years 7/8 have been learning about the extraordinary life of Jean Batten through 'escape room' style activities.

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Last-minute sign-ups now for the 40 Hour Famine

by Tania Gallagher

The 40 Hour Famine is only one week away. If you are interested, please follow the link below

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Merrin School GREEN Mufti Day!

by Rachael Green

Next Friday 25th June the Kaitiakitanga Values Teams will be encouraging everyone to come along dressed in GREEN to support NZ Forest and Bird. A gold coin donation would be greatly appreciated.

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ESOL Meet Up for Parents

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

Friday 2nd July, 2.30pm-3pm - All welcome 😀

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Check out Kelly Club's Holiday Programme here!

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

There are lots of exciting activities planned for the holiday period, book online now!

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Check out what's on here...

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

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Congratulations to everyone for completing the Spell-a-thon last week!

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

What happens now?

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Merrin School PTA is undertaking its entertainment app fundraiser to raise funds for the "little extras" of the school rebuild.

by Sarah-Jane Haywood

Entertainment are offering for the first time ever a FREE upgrade from a Single City Membership to a Multi City Membership!

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