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Newsletter 3 - Friday 8th March 24

Upcoming Events:

4th - 8th March - Walk or Wheels to school week

8th March - Full School Assembly (9.15 am)

20th Mar. - Yr 0-2 Selwyn Sports Spectacular

22nd Mar. - Colour Your Day Non-Uniform Day

22nd Mar. - Full School Assembly (9.15 am)

26th Mar. - New Entrant Cohort 3 Visit (2 pm)

27th Mar. - Canterbury Swimming Sports

27th Mar. - Yr 3-4 Selwyn Sports Spectacular

29th Mar. - GOOD FRIDAY

1st Apr. - EASTER MONDAY

2nd Apr - EASTER TUESDAY

3rd Apr. - New Entrant Cohort 3 Visit (2 pm)

3rd Apr. - BOT Meeting (7 pm Staffroom)

5th Apr. - Full School Assembly (9.15 am)

9th Apr. - New Entrant Cohort 3 Visit (9 am)

11 Apr. - Tough Kid Challenge

12 Apr. - END TERM 1

29th Apr. - TERM 2 BEGINS

29th - 3rd May - Pohutukawa Camp

Contents

Principal's Pen

by Simon Moriarty

Hi team. I am struggling to believe that we are already halfway through Term 1! I suppose the old adage "Time Flies When You Are Having Fun" certain applies to the year to date.

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REMINDER EARLY CLOSURE NOTICE TODAY - PAID UNION MEETING

by Simon Moriarty

EARLY CLOSURE NOTICE: We have just been notified by NZEI that all NZEI Te Riu Roa members at our school are required to attend a paid union meeting, TODAY, Wednesday 20th March to discuss their ongoing collective agreement negotiations.

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Rolleston College Update

by Simon Moriarty

The following information has been provided by Rolleston College. You may have already heard the news that despite the construction of the new campus for Rolleston College having already started, the Ministry of Education has made the unexpected decision to strip back, redesign, and delay the new campus project with no consultation.

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E Tū Tāngata Writing

by Simon Moriarty

A few weeks ago, Jay Geldard founder of E Tū Tāngata, came and spoke to Team Kahikatea. Our students were so moved by the messages that Jay shared regarding "Tall Poppy" Syndrome within NZ and proud that they are trailblazing the E Tū Tāngata mindset. As part of this learning the students have created written reflections. Here are a couple of powerful examples.

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2024 PTA SURVEY

by Simon Moriarty

We are so lucky to have an incredibly hard-working and supportive PTA at Te Ahi Kaikōmako Rolleston School. To provide the continued additional funding, resources, and opportunities that our students desperately need they are asking if you could all spend a few minutes completing the linked survey.

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Colour Your Day - Friday 22nd March

by Simon Moriarty

Once again Te Ahi Kaikōmako Rolleston School will be supporting the Colour Your Day Appeal on Friday 22nd March. Brighten up your day and those around you on Friday 22nd March by wearing colour, bringing along a gold coin donation, and supporting a project that is close to our hearts, E Tū Tāngata.

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Kahikatea Top Team Challenge

by Simon Moriarty

A huge thanks to the Kahikatea Staff and whānau who helped organise and run last Friday's Top Team Challenge.

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2024 Teacher Only Day REMINDER

by Simon Moriarty

The Ministry of Education is providing schools with additional Teacher Only Days in 2024 to continue to work on the revised NZ Curriculum.

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PTA - Entertainment Book:

by Admin

Giving back is at the heart of the Entertainment community.

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Off Centre is The Arts Centre’s very own arts festival weekend.

by Admin

Eclectic and exuberant, celebrating the best of the arts, Off Centre is everything Ōtautahi loves about The Arts Centre.

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Selwyn Hawks Basketball Holiday Programme

by Rolleston Office

For more information & to register visit: www.selwynhawks.co.nz

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Floorball Unihockey 2024

by Rolleston Office

Selwyn Sports Centre - Wednesdays

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