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Newsletter - 1 December 2011 (Term 4: Weeks 5 & 6)

Kia Ora Koutou

The annual Mangonui School Christmas in the Park was a huge success. The line-up of quality entertainment throughout the day reflected the talented youth we have in our area. It is a massive job organising this event, planning starts at the beginning of the year. Tam Sparksman and the Kotahitanga whanau did a brilliant job bringing everything together (even the weather). We are extremely fortunate and grateful to have school community members that are prepared to give up their time to support our school, thank you.

Class lists have been confirmed for 2012. This information is available on the daily notices board from Monday next week. If you have any concerns or issues over your child's placement please contact Dave through the school office.
Reports will be sent out to whanau on Friday the 9th of December. There are two types of reports. Please read the 'Explanation of Reports' section in the newsletter.

Thanks once again to all our amazing school whanau for your help on Saturday.

Dave Sedcole

THIS FORTNIGHT'S AWARDS

The Principal's Awards went to Sasha Robinson for a great attitude towards all aspects of schooling, Steve Wiggin for a great attitude towards reading. Shaylah Lee-Miller for excellence in dance, Johnny Rakena & Brooklyn Peterson for exceptional leadership. Tayla Williams for awesome Karanga and leadership. Bradley Knight received a special prize for the most raffle ticket sold for Xmas in the Park.
Room 7/Tuatara The Caught Being Good Duffy Book Awards went to Kairo Kamlade for reading, reading, reading and more READING. Kiri Wetere for her leadership. A calm, friendly inclusive attitude. Certificates were given to Holly Spicer for continuing to lead the 'Radio Team' throughout the year. Luka Fox for taking a leading role in written and oral language. Brooklyn Peterson, Jarrod Manukau-McEwan & Mark Lange for continuing to work hard in reading
Room 6/Active Ferns The Caught Being Good Duffy Book Awards went to Cullen Sparksman-Brott for taking up the READING CHALLENGE! Cameron Williams for his 'TOP ATTITUDE' with his learning. Certificates were given to Kelly-Anne Phillips-Allen & Remy Wood for their high degree of effort in Waiata. Julius Peterson for displaying softball skills way above his years! Heath Moffat for becoming a skilled 2nd baseman. Tawhiri Wharekawa for 'Reading & Succeeding' in Linda's group. Shaylah-Rose Lee-Miller for 100 nights reading & Daniel Bunn for 150 nights reading.
Room 5/Kotuku The Caught Being Good Duffy Book Awards were given to Leela Brown for quiet, steady achievement in class & Shakaya Kaka for always being helpful, friendly and kind towards others. Certificates were given to Tara Jones for awesome classroom design - our room looks fabulous. Ben Thoresen for awesome mathematical work - I'm impressed. Sheree Lange for consistent hard work in class. Toby Lakin for great independent work in class.
Room 4/Kowhai The Duffy Caught Being Good Awards went to Sasha Robinson for always having an 'I can' attitude towards learning. Te Paea Ngaruhe - Working hard to become an independent reader and writer. Certificates were given to Caige Peterson - Flying now with your reading and writing. Will Moore for putting in great effort towards your writing. Will & Ben Moore for great singing of Christmas carols at practice time. Ben Elbertse-Cadman - Such great attitude towards your learning!
Room 3/Nga Ringa The Caught Being Good Duffy Book Awards were given to Porter MillerWright for managing himself effectively. Great to see settled work habits! Well done Porter! Kees Sparksman-Brott for being a great leader! Certificates were given to Ilyad Mdouari for showing determination when faced with a challenge. You are now Room 3/Nga Ringa (con't) of you. Well done! Rivar Campbell for giving 110% all the time. Room 2 for superb Rock'n'Roll.
Room 2/Taonga The Caught Being Good Duffy Book Awards went to Memphis Waldron for finding things to do when finished his work. TP Pihama-TePania for developing great communication skills. Certificates were given to Will Hogan, Isabel Newman & Keira Osborne for helping the reliever when the teacher is away. Brenna Sabin for showing leadership in dance & drama. Darcae White for super effort in reading.
Room 1/Pukeko The Caught Being Good Duffy Book Awards went to Arahi Lendich for kindness and caring towards others. Leo Duncan for great attitude and making wonderful progress in class. Certificates went to Jordan Maria for wonderful story writing. Dylan Mdouari for great effort in writing. Eloise Russell, Erica Ford & Mereana (Mya) O'Brien for great effort and progress in reading.

Womble Award went to Paulyne Cameron for rubbish collecting.

COMING EVENTS CALENDAR

Friday 2 December : Celebration Assembly - Room 2 to host : National Jandal Day
Wednesday 7 December : Room 6 Golf & lunch
Thursday 8 December : Junior Beach Day - 9am - 12noon sausage sizzle at school
Friday 9 December : Fun Triathlon : End of Year Reports
Wednesday 14 December : Last Day of school year : 12 noon - sausage sizzle : 1pm - Prizegiving @ school if fine / St Johns Hall if wet

FUN TRIATHLON

FRIDAY 9 December At Mangonui School.

SWIM in the school pool - BIKE around the field - RUN the school cross country course.
ALL ages welcome to join.
Please bring togs to school - bike & helmet can be dropped off by 12.30pm

Pool Keys

Are now available for purchase from the school office for $30

Level 1-3 Mangonui School Tuesdays and Thursdays
Level 4-5 Taipa Area School Mondays and Wednesdays

Head Coach - Ashleigh Chadwick
email acha252@aucklanduni.ac.nz | Phone 021 2316542 OR 408 5758

Far North ATHLETICS

Finals - Friday 18 November

Year 4
High jump, Leela Brown 3rd
100m, Sheree Lange 2nd
200m, Leela Brown 3rd
400m, Leela Brown 1st, Sheree Lange 3rd

Year 5
Discus, Briana Carson, 3rd
400m, Katelyn Franklin

Year 6
Long jump, Johnny Rakena 2nd
200m, Johnny Rakena 2nd

SCHOOL HATS & T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

These are available from the school office.

T-shirts range from size 4 through to adult sizes $25
Hats - Cap or bucket style $5 (These are subsidised by our Parent Group)

Please take advantage of their hard work and make sure your child ALWAYS has a hat to wear at school……..NO HAT...NO PLAY.

Explanation of Reports

There are two types of reports:

Report Number 1 – Reporting at the end of a year

Reporting at the end of Year 1,2,3 and Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

When your child has reached the end of their first, second or third anniversary at school you will receive a report that tells you if your child is 'well below', 'below', 'at' or 'above' the National Standards for their particular 'Year Anniversary'.

After the third anniversary it changes to 'After Year 4', After Year 4 and After Year 6

If your child has spent a year in the Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 classroom you will receive a report that tells you if your child is 'well below', 'below', 'at' or 'above' the National Standards for their particular 'year level'. If your child is a Year 3 student in a Year 4 classroom they will still receive their report based on 'After 3 Years'.

Report Type Number 2 – Progress report

Reporting During the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd anniversary at school

Some students will have had their anniversary at school earlier on in the year. You will receive a report at this date (or near that date). Your child cannot be reported against a National Standard (as they have not reached that milestone) at the end of year. You will instead receive a 'Progress Report' that will indicate the progress your child is making towards the National Standard. There are quite a few of these reports.

Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students will all receive their progress report at Mid -Year. Junior students receive it depending on the anniversary of their 1st 2nd and 3rd years at school.

Additional Information

You will be given your child's next learning steps and receive tips on what you can do at home to support your child's learning at school.

Confused?

Do not hesitate to contact Dave if you need further clarity. It is important that you understand the reporting process as we really want you engaged with it.