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14th February 2013 - Week 2 Term 1

Positive Start to School Year It has been a great start to the year with the children all positive

about their days. It’s fantastic to see some of the junior children

making strides in their swimming confidence by getting their heads

under water. It’s exciting for the children and the teacher as it

means progress can move forward a lot quicker.

Bridge Valley Camp Next week all our year 4/5 & 6 children, 56 in total, will be heading

on camp to Bridge Valley. The children and parents will be in for an

action packed week of activities such as:

Abseiling Water-slide Caving

Air Rifles Confidence Course 2 Flying Foxes

Archery Slippery Pole Rock Climbing

Go Karts High Ropes Course Off Roader Karts

Half-pipe Kayaking Low Ropes

Orienteering Courses Outdoor Sports Gear

Room 4 Adventure Week While the campers are at Bridge Valley, the year 3s of Rm 4 will be

involved in a week of exciting outdoor adventures such as making

scarecrows, visiting Pohara Beach, Labyrinth Rocks, Takaka Library,

and Takaka Museum as well as pottery making and visiting a mud brick

house in construction at Pigeon Saddle.

Bravery Award Room 4’s Dylan was awarded a bravery award in assembly yesterday. I received a phone

call from Mark Allinson, a St Johns’ Ambulance Officer who wished to commend Dylan’s

bravery, after being involved in a car accident over the weekend. Well done Dylan.

Ex -Pupils Make Us Proud A recent proud moment I shared with Jodie and Helen last week was when we attended

Eva

Wilson’s funeral. Eva’s Aunty Ainslie taught at Motupipi, as did her Grandma Anne.

Three of our ex pupils Frances, Amy and Jenna got up in front of a huge gathering and

spoke about their friendship with Eva. Another of our ex pupils, Lauren along with

Frances got up and bravely took part in a group tap dance. We all felt that they really

lived our school vision:

Believe in Yourself Be Caring

Take the Challenge Succeed

Board of Trustees Elections Remember that next Thursday evening 21st February at 7.00pm in the staffroom, we will be

having an information evening for those who may be interested in standing in our upcoming

elections, or for anyone who may just want to find out what being a Board member involves. A

light supper will be served.

If you can’t make the meeting, please approach one of our Board members, or call into school

and have a chat with Mark.

The main skill required is that of enthusiasm, in order to help with setting a vision for our school,

so that Motupipi School continues to be the place you wish to send your children.

Don’t forget to talk to fellow parents who you think would make a good Board member and ask them

about considering standing for this important and very

fulfilling role.

Board contact numbers are:

Josie Shelly 525 7995

Clarissa Gray 525 6269

Jo Bowker 525 7651

Wendy Webster 524 8689 Home: 525 9986 School

Mark Cullen 525 8632 Home: 525 9986 School

Motupipi School Contact

Details:

435 Abel Tasman Drive

Takaka 7183

Phone: 03 525 9986

EMAIL: [email protected]

Or: [email protected]

Internet Banking No:

03 1711 0013347 00

2012 Dates Term 1 7th Feb - 19th April Term 2 6 May - 12th July Term 3 29 July - 27th Sept Term 4 14th Oct - 20th Dec

What's happening this Term…..

Term 1 13th Feb Assembly 2.10pm Motupipi Hall

18-21 Feb Yr 4-6 Camp to Bridge Valley

21 Feb Board of Trustees Information Evening

7pm Staffroom

27th Feb Assembly 2.10pm

1st March Beginning of year reports home

Date to be confirmed Individual class info meeting

6th March Call for Board of Trustees Nominations

20th March Nominations for BOT Trustees close

20th March Assembly 2.10pm

21st March Board of Trustees Monthly meeting

25th March Voting papers sent out

29th March Good Friday

1st April Easter Monday

2nd April Easter Tuesday

8th April Board of Trustees Election Day

15th April Votes counted

16th April New Board takes office

19th April Last day of Term 1

6th May Term 2 begins.

Welcome We would like to welcome Jules to

Motupipi. Jules is in Rm 3 and has come from Hampden St

School in Nelson. Jules loves riding on the bike track here at Motupipi School.

Ukulele Lessons 2013 Term 1 lessons start Tuesday 26th February

Term 1 students have been notified. If you

would liketo join one of our 5 week courses

(cost $25). please

see Regan or email me:

[email protected]

Preference is given to those in Rms 4,5,1.

School Ukes are available for

student use.

Uke Band will commence later in the term,

watch this space!

School banking

with the BNZ is Mondays. If you are a current

BNZ customer you can just go and open an account and if you don't already bank with BNZ then

you will need 2 forms of ID! The kids drop their bankbooks in to school on Mondays and have

them returned later in the week.

One day my mum went to

Nelson to get me a pet kitten.

The kitten was a girl. I named

her Polly. She is a Tabby. She

likes to play hide and seek. I

love Polly.

By Kate

Room 4

Saturday Netball Calling any Yr 4-6 children wanting

to play Saturday netball.

Please contact Jess Brien on:

5259223 or ph/text 0275259223

Room 4 have been busy designing their own “Coats of Arms”.

They chose 4 things that were important to them, for their design.

What wonderful work!

On Friday me and my family went to

Quinney’s Bush Camp. It had Go-Karts, a

waterslide, a huge Flying Fox and many

powered sites. I went crazy on my turn on

the Go-Kart in mud puddle heaven. The

mud in my face, the roar of the engine. I

cant wait to go back.

Mikey Gee - Room 4

On Sunday I got a bunny. He is grey. He is called Sunny.

He is a baby. Some day I can bring him to school. He

lives in a hutch. He eats pellets and carrots. He likes to

be cuddled. He is cute.

By Poppy

Room 4

Friday Lunches Thanks to those parents who have come in to offer help but we still need parents to help make the lunches work! Last year the lunches made the

school $3841.85 which was put towards free buses for school trips, camps and school t-shirts, library books and classroom games. Also the children look forward to the special treat of ordering them each Friday. The lunches can only happen with parent help; whether it is by cooking, preparing or donating ingredients. If you are worried about the cost of making the lunches, remember; you are not expected to buy the ingredients, but if you wish to donate any ingredients you are very welcome and it is much appreciated. If we have plenty of offers of help then it is just a matter of either baking a slice or putting together a lunch once or twice a year. We also have a list of tried and tested lunches or if you prefer, you can make your own favourite! Please call in and give Kirsten your name or phone the office on 525 9986.

Sunhats are to be

worn when playing

outside. Children

are required to play

in the shade if they

don't have a hat!

I made a truck out of lego. By Hayden Room 3

In the weekend I played on my trampoline. I bounced high. It was fun. By Noah Room 3

In the weekend I got a wobbly tooth. It hurt a little bit. By Holley Room 3

I went to Mutton Cove in the weekend and it was fun and I caught a fish. By Amalie Room 3

I am in Helens class. I love it. I found cicada wings on my lawn this morning and I brought them to school. By Zoe R Room 2

In the weekend I went to Quinneys Bush. It was fun. I went down the big slide. It was cool and I had a great time. By Joe Room 3

In the weekend I went sailing and I saw some dolphins. They were grey and I saw a sting ray. It was the biggest my dad’s ever seen. After we went sailing we all went to the Icecream shop and got an Icecream. It was fun. By Rosie Room 3

I went to my friends house in the holidays. It was fun. I loved the holidays and I love school. By Tara Room 3

My lego people are sailing away from the island in a

boat. By Archie

I am playing a game. By Trey G Room 2

I saw a colourful boat. By Sonny Room 2

I am playing with my toys.

By Max S Room 2 We are going to the ferry.

By Iyla Room 2 I am going to drama.

It will be fun. By Maren

Some fabulous ‘beginning of the year’ writing by our Junior school!