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Tahuna Normal Intermediate

Newsletter 2 April 2015

What's Coming Up at Tahuna

2nd April - Swimming Sports, End of Term Awards & last day of Term 1

6th April - Remuera CV's due - email roddyscoles@tahuna.school.nz

20th April - First day of Term 2 & start of 4 weeks of Year 7 Camps

24th April - ANZAC Assembly

27th April - ANZAC Day

7th May - Vision Testing for Year 7 students

19th May 2nd HPV Vaccination


Contents

Cam Calkoen - AWESOME

Inspirational Speaker visits Tahuna

by Roddy Scoles

Cam Calkoen visited Tahuna again on Monday and his inspirational message was once again greeted with a huge amount of enthusiasm from students & staff.

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The brand new Tahuna values bands being modeled by students who were awarded them at assembly on Friday.

Tahuna Values Bands Awarded in Assembly

by Roddy Scoles

Our Blue Card system has had a shake up and the old bronze, silver and gold cards have been replaced by colourful, new Values Bands.

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Mr Wells presents the Samsung tablet on behalf of Cello Technology Hub to Alex Livingstone.

Chocolate Fundraising Prizegiving

by Roddy Scoles

At the last two assemblies we have rewarded students who achieved outstanding selling records during our recent fundraiser. We also had spot prizes for any student that sold one box of the Cadbury Chocolate. 

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Cooking at Camp Waiora

by Salote Rouvi

A Cooking Group at Room 9's Camp cook their patties for tea.

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Bayfield Coaches support  Volleyball at Tahuna 

by Salote Rouvi

During weeks 7 and 8 selected coaches from Bayfield taught our classes the fundamental skills required for Volleyball.

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DOC Ranger Daniel Jack  working with Tahuna Scientists

Fish Survey Gathers Worthwhile Data

by Roddy Scoles

The Tahuna Monitoring team spent the day gathering information on freshwater fish species at Tomahawk Lagoon.

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National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement trial at Tahuna

by Roddy Scoles

The purpose of national monitoring is to assess and understand student achievement across the curriculum at the primary level in New Zealand and to monitor changes in achievement over time. The Arts are being assessed in the 2015 study. Year 8 students were involved in the trial throughout week eight.

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Otago Primary Schools Triathlon

by Roddy Scoles

Otago Triathlon Sports 2015. 5 individuals and 3 teams represented Tahuna at the Otago Triathlon Champions held at St Clair 18 March 2015. Weather the night before had its affect in that the pool leg of the triathlon had to be cancelled due to debris strewn around the, and in the pool. Our Tahuna competitors performed very well with our Year 7 girls team coming 3rd in the Year 7 girls tri event. Fantastic help from the parents which made my job easy. Well done Tahuna. 

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Year 8 boys carefully following the instructions for one of their technological products.

Fabulous Food Technology

by Jennie Scott

Delicious aromas, creative concept sketches, precise recipe development...and of course some taste testing!

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Next term Year 7 students will be monitoring the weather at Tahuna using the Tahuna Weather Station

What's Up In Year 7?

by Patrice Connor

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What's on Term 2 for Year 8's

by Salote Rouvi

The  photo below is a sneak preview of Science in term 2 for Year 8's.

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Mud - Gotta love it!

Room 17 have a blast at Berwick Forest Camp

by Grant Philips

After returning from a successful few days away at camp the students were able to reflect on their experience...

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Year 7 Drama 

by Marianne Coughlin

We have been very fortunate to have the expertise of Actors Cindy Diver and Julie Edwards teaching drama through identity.

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Safe travels Mr Hunter!

by A. C. Clarke

Mr Hunter in his third last day day at Tahuna until term three.

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Mr Owen doing what he loves the most at Tahuna - teaching Mathematics.

Tahuna Staff Profile - David Owen

by Roddy Scoles

Mr Owen is the tallest member of the Tahuna Staff. He also has many hidden talents.

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Entertainment Books available at Tahuna Again - Great Mothers Day Present!

by Roddy Scoles

The Entertainment™ Book, and the brand new Entertainment™ Digital Membership, are your guide to the most popular restaurants, attractions, shopping, travel and more, all with valuable up to 50% off and 2 for 1 offers.

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All Smiles from the Otago Lit Quiz Champions

Otago Lit Quiz Champs

by Mike Jenkinson

Tahuna Win Lit Quiz Final and prepare for Nationals

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Tahuna Wins Inaugural Futsal Tournament

by Roddy Scoles

Tahuna took out the Intermediate Tournament at Bayfield High School recently. Organised by Bayfield at Bayfield the Tahuna teams had a great time and would like to thank the organisers for the opportunity. We are looking forward to the Volleyball Tournament in Term 2.

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Tyson Cup Athletes

by Katie Wong

A handful of Tahuna students recently represented Otago in athletics.

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Canteen and Sushi Price Lists

by Roddy Scoles

Here is the new price lists for the Canteen and Sushi. Please remember to order your food in the morning. Talk to Karyn in the office if you have any queries.

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School Council End Of Term Disco

by Karyn Hearn

What a great turnout we had last night. 

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Extension Writing

by Pip Rhodes

As part of my job as Literacy Support Teacher I am lucky enough to teach talented writers. 

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Poppies for ANZAC morning

by Terry Hokianga

Poppy seedlings are being prepared so that a single poppy can be presented to a veteran or service person on ANZAC morning.

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Room 3 Students Using the Mangahigh Math App!

by Jade Reddington

Wow, fun to be had in Math with this new online Math website called Mangahigh!

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