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Newsletter - 10 April 2019

Kia Ora

We are three days from the end of the first term in our fifth year of operation.  As is the nature of Shotover, there has been much change in this time as we continually work to living out our vision and our desired mindset; that of being a learning focused organisation, and all of us being learning focused.

Friday also marks the beginning of my sabbatical. This is a time where after being successful in my application to the Ministry last year, I will be on leave for the duration of term 2. The purpose of this time is part-study and part-refreshment and is meant to be in equal parts. Some of you have been asking what I am going to be doing, so I thought I’d share it here.

Most of the refreshment part will be spent in the area; trying the various cafe’s around the place, spending more time on my bike, supporting my family as they continue to go about their days and doing some of the much needed jobs around home. This, believe it or not, is quite refreshing.

The study part will be continuing my work looking at the Cynefin framework, as a way for solving the complex challenges we face. This is a problem-solving framework, devised by Dave Snowden when he was working at IBM. In my limited experience to date using this framework, it causes you to look at various challenges in a whole new light. No doubt I’ll share more about this on the other side of my sabbatical.

In my absence, Evelyn Aurik - one of our Associate Principals, will be running the show as the acting Principal. I know that I am leaving the school in very capable hands and that with the support of brilliant Associate Principals and amazing staff, Shotover will continue to make progress. Naturally, I know you’ll offer Evelyn the same support you offer me. 

As for me, I’ll see you all on the 23rd July... that sounds good.

Ka kite

Ben

Contents

Term 1, 2019: Sports Round-up

by Anna Browne

It's been a busy term with lots of exciting sporting opportunities. See below for updates from Central Otago & Otago Triathlon Championship, Shotover Swimming Sports, Touch Rugby and Netball. Read to the end to find more about Term 2 Sport at Shotover Primary.

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Congratulations!

by Lisa Cooke

Congratulations to our wonderful Miss Kirsty!

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School Skiing 2019

by Jackie From Accounts

Here is a quick update to keep you informed about our Winter Programme for 2019

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Community Notices

by Lisa Cooke

Community notices...

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Shotover Sport - Term 2, 2019

by Anna Browne

FYI - What's coming up for our Sport Billy's and Milly's in Term 2

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Netball & Touch Rugby

by Anna Browne

As one season closes another season opens. Goodbye to term 1 Touch Rugby and welcome to 2019 Netball!

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Shotover Swimming Sports

by Anna Browne

Shotover Swimming Sports were held on the 28th March.

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News from Mission Control

by Brodie Paterson

Check out the latest from the office...

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We have a new bank account!

by Lisa Cooke

We have changed banks and bank accounts...

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