August 2016 - Manurewa Intermediate School

Newsletter Edition 07/12
THIS IS THE NEWSLETTER OF
NAME :______________________
ROOM:_________
OUR TERM VALUES FOR TERM 3:
PRIDE
FAIRNESS
EFFORT AND COMMITMENT
EXCELLENCE
Greetings, Kia Ora, Fakaalofa Lahi Atu, Bula Vinaka,
Malo e lelei, Talofa Lava, Taloha, Kia Orana,
Ni Hao, Buenos Dias, Chao, Malo Ni, Habari Dobar Dan,
Namaste, Salam
Publication Dates
“MANUREWA MONTHLY”
Our Newsletter, “Manurewa Monthly” is published every month, coming home the
last Wednesday of each month. Listed below are the publication dates with the
current issue highlighted. Our intention with this newsletter is to ensure the
communication between home and school is frequent, effective and relevant by
keeping you fully informed about all that is going on in our school, and also, to share
with you some student work.
Term
Week
Issue
1
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Tuesday 2nd February
Date of Issue
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5
2
Wednesday 2nd March
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8
3
Wednesday 23rd March
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11
4
Wednesday 13th April
2
4
5
Wednesday 25th May
2
8
6
Wednesday 22nd June
3
2
7
Wednesday 3rd August
3
5
8
Wednesday 24th August
3
9
9
Wednesday 21st September
4
3
10
Wednesday 26th October
4
7
11
Wednesday 23rd November
4
10
12
Friday 13th December
Term 3
(Monday 25 July – Friday 23 September (90 half days)
1
July
25
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Newsletter
Assembly
Enviro Schools
MODULE 6 STARTS: ‘MI World’
Mon 25 – Term 3 begins
- 9:00am: Get Set Go! Assembly
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3
2
Aug
1
Tues 2 – Sports Zone: Girls League
4
Thurs 4 – Sports Zone: Girls League (save day)
Pride
Wed 3 - Newsletter Number 7 out today
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32
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67
25
19
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35
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3
8
Tues 9 – Sports Zone: Girls Netball
Wed 10 - 1.45pm: School Cross Country (No Cultural Pursuits)
Fri 12 – Sports Zone: Boys Netball
15
STAFF SURVEY ON MANAGEMENT – completed this week
Tues 16 – Sports Zone: Boys League
Fairness
4
Thurs 18 – Sports Zone: Boys League (save day)
5
6
22
Sept
Wed 24 - Newsletter 8 out today
- 5.30pm: BOT meeting
- 6:00 – 8:00pm: Fono/Hui
Fri 26 – Sports Zone: Badminton
Tues 30 – Sports Zone: Cross Country
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REWA’S GOT TALENT HEATS STARTS
Tues 6 - Zone Sport: X Country (Save Day: Thurs 3)
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Effort and Commitment
Thurs 1 – Sports Zone: Cross Country (save day)
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14
70
71
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28
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MODULE 7 STARTS: ‘MI Cultural Focus Breakout’
Tues 13 – Sports Zone: Boys Basketball
Wed 14 - HPV 3 in HALL
Fri 16 – Sports Zone: Girls Basketball
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MODULE 6 RESUMES: ‘MI World’
EXHIBITION OF LEARNING IN GYM (Mon, Wed – Thurs 9am – 4pm;
Tuesday 8:00am – 8:15pm)
Mon 19 - 9.00am: Get Set Go! Assembly
Excellence
9
3
Mr D
Tues 20 - 8 am – 8pm: Student Involved Conferences (roll counted)
Wed 21 – Newsletter 9 out
- 9:30 – 1:30pm – YEAR 6 OPEN DAY activities
- 5:30pm BOT meeting
- 7 – 8:00pm Year 6 Parents Evening
Thu 22 - HPV 3 CATCHUP in HALL
Fri 23 - 1:45pm: ‘Rewa’s Got Talent’ Final
- 2.55pm: END OF TERM 3
NIL
(Ms W)
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Fixed vs Growth Mindset- What does this actually mean?
As teachers we have an incredibly powerful ability to help develop students’
way of thinking. In today’s society it is becoming more and more challenging
for young people to succeed at a high level due to factors that are often
beyond teachers’ control. Therefore arming students with the ability to ask the
right questions, reflect and to deal with failure are all vital to help develop a
successful learning culture both in and out of the classroom. To help you to
best understand the difference between a ‘fixed mindset’ and a ‘growth
mindset’ I will use the story of ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’.
The hare was so certain that he would win that he sat down and went to sleep
during the race. The tortoise just plodded on and kept going, always thinking
that he had a chance of winning. When the hare woke, he started running as
fast as he could, but he was just too late; the tortoise had won.
The hare had a fixed mindset. He believed that his innate ability would
always mean that he would win whatever he did. The tortoise had a growth
mindset. He believed that he needed to work hard and keep going if he was
to win. He was also not afraid of failure or he would never have agreed to race
the hare.
So how does this relate to our staff and students? Here at Manurewa
Intermediate we are trying to shift students thinking from “How did I do?” to
“What can I do better next time?” Our aim is for students to deal with a
setback as an opportunity to learn and develop their knowledge and skills.
How does all of this link to you as a parent/caregiver? At the end of this term,
you will be attending Student Involved Conferences here at MI. Our students
will be provided with a planned and structured opportunity to share some of
their learning experiences and update you on their learning progression so far
in 2016. As a parent/caregiver, you have a chance to help develop their
‘Growth Mindset’. When children (and adults) set challenging goals, there is a
risk and no guarantee that they will achieve it. It may be out of reach at the
moment, but may be accomplished with more time and or work. This is one
area where a growth mindset is strongest. Using the growth mindset allows us
to help children (and adults) understand how hard they have worked, what
they have learned, and how to grow from the experience. You can act as the
catalyst by having regular learning conversations about their learning and by
helping them to develop resilience.
“Test scores and measures of achievement tell you where a student is,
but they don’t tell you where a student could end up”. Carol Dweck.
Tom Clarkson
Acting Deputy Principal: Professional Learning Leader.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING
STUDENTS:
Birth Date
Student
5/08
Sharlene Aumale, Peter Cooper, Ashalea Heke, Harmony Langdon
6/08
Sivanda Junior Khanne McGregor, Marion Poko, Azeal Toailoa
8/08
Saua Tuioti
9/08
Taufaanofo Laupepa, Quanita Herewini, Maia King, Rewa Pearson
10/08
11/08
Paul Bourke, K’Cee Pinn
Malena Fa’apue
12/08
Meleana Hafoka, Nastarshia Brown, Serenity Cope, Taylor Robinson
13/08
Lukhan Ihaka, Janet Soloa, Dayton Toby
14/08
Edyn Paul, Sionatane McDonald
15/08
Chevargo Brown-Chevargo, Levi Maui
16/08
Jacob Iripa, Brent Aranui-Everitt, Trent Marsters
17/08
Nicole Pihema, Malachai Taiao
18/08
Bailey Hemy
19/08
Alex Ma Chee, Barbara Lesa
20/08
Avish Sharma
21/08
Aayush Ram, Courtney Pahui
22/08
Braith Diaz, Taiawa Popata, Anahera Tai-Koia, Devyn Thomas
23/08
Biani Ashby, Rose Conrad
24/08
Kyla Aivi, Sakina Ibrahim, Anthony Ly
25/08
Terina Ibbertson, Jordan Leaupepe, Nadia Meriouli
26/08
Symond Bassett, Iamanu Fanaua
27/08
Jaden Cherrington, Waaka Otene, Brianna Asiata, Jahkayla Maihi, Karona Ouk Sean
28/08
Niua Foliaki, Jayden McCabe-Priestly, Wendy Nguyen
29/08
Avesulu Masina, Dillan Belcher
30/08
Ashanika Ikitogia
31/08
Bristowe Murray
1/09
Sativa McGee, Raewyn Williams, Baylee Mahani, Brooklyn Mahani, Alicia Tinomana-Harder
2/09
Roberts Marsters, Rita Aukuso-Ailolo, Taulealo Jnr Aukuso-Ailolo, Emmanuel Taka
Sagamarie Wayne Siaki
3/09
Jacob Ifopo, Joseph Toleafoa, Paul Wehi, Gary Hasiata, TJ Wihongi-Aubrey
4/09
Kellee Ratu, Lorrina Moimoi, Andy Tan
5/09
Shivon Gounder
6/09
Alfred Fakaongo
7/09
Monika Whaanga, Kieran Hagaitoa, Leighton Sefatu
8/09
Misty Cocker, Shradha Sami
10/09
Angelique Apineru, Romatt Wichman-Rairoa
11/09
Sorro Malaesilia, Kassandra Oxley, Carlos Teiho, Sebastian Walker
12/09
Seifua Leatisolomua Pio, Afizah Khan, Steve Morunga, Israel Tovio
13/09
Sam Kaifoto
14/09
Janaya Stringer, Nikhil Kumar, Poasi Sakisi Jnr
15/09
Helen Asiata, Henry Taaka Te Kaute, Nyah Black, Anaru Holland
16/09
Brooke Dalton-Shine, Gabrielle Peautagi
17/09
Jeremiah Papalii Faimalo, Reitu Tupaia
18/09
Lovey Tuaputa
19/09
Dysles Tuanai
20/09
Rahari Tau, Nathanael Ueseli, Juztyce Grey
21/09
Tagaloa Tofa
Nobody is perfect! If we happen to miss your birthday, please
come and let us know!
ZONE GIRL’S HOCKEY
On Thursday the 7th of July, 16 year 7 & 8 girls from MI headed off to the Counties
Manukau Girls Hockey Tournament at Lloyd Elsmore Park. We played five games in
total. We played Conifer Grove first and beat them 1-0, we then had a draw against
The Gardens, and a narrow loss against Pukekohe Intermediate. We had finished
second in our pool so we went through to the semi-finals.
Our semi-final was against an
undefeated East Counties team
who we narrowly lost to with a
score of 2-0. This put us in the
playoff for 3rd and 4th which we
also narrowly lost 2-0. We had
placed Fourth overall, which was
a good result for us as the quality
of the other teams was very
good.
Players of the day were Emoni Motuga, Room 64, for her amazing defence and
Juscintah Morgan for her great attacking play. Most improved player was Shinique
Rapana, Room 34, who got better and better as the tournament went on. Big
thanks to Ms Ibbertson for taking us and giving us tips and a massive thanks to Mr
Edwards for organising the team, training us and taking us to the competition.
Triple T
(Turf Training Territory)
It’s been a long time coming, but we finally have our artificial sports turf!
Construction is complete on our new play area, and the kids have been all over
it.
We are very proud of our new turf, and we are also very careful about taking
care of it. The name of the turf was invented by Saua and Owen of Room 29.
This name was chosen from over 50 entries, and uses the same idea as our
playground – the Triple M. (Mean Metal Machine)
Here is a picture taken in week one of this term for Tawa’s first fitness session.
MI’s WONDERFUL WRITERS
The Legend of Sable
“Sable, Sable!” yells Axle.
“What do you want now, Axle?” Replies Sable.
“Don't you read the news, silly? They’re starting to put down any type of
terrier” “Huh?”
“They’re going to capture any terriers’ they find on the street!” says Axle.
“What?” voiced Sable. ”I'm a terrier”. That caught Sables breath as fast as a
Greyhound. Sable started panting.
“Oh no you're hyperventilating”. Axle rushes to Sable’s need. “It's okay I know
CPR”. Axle puts his paws on Sables chest and starts to howl. Sable does not
have a clue what Axle is doing. Their owner walks into the kitchen and is
bewildered at what's happening. She opens the door and lets them trek into
the backyard to play. But that's not the case with Sable; she's freaking out.
“Okay we have to warn the other terriers that are on the street”, Sable says.
“Yeah they could help us I guess, nice thinking for a Labrador “.But how do
you know they'll believe us?”
“I’m a Labrador, who can resist me?”
“Our owner sure can’t that's for sure”. “How are we meant to execute this plan
anyway - it's not like we can cover all of New Zealand in one day; that's
ridiculous - we’re not Santa Claus!
“You're right - we’re not Santa but our owner is a postie and she delivers
mail”.
“Oh wow it's like I don't know what a postie is”.
“Cheer up! This is for the sake of your kind. I couldn't care a smudge but I
chose to help. You should be grateful for having someone to help you. I don't
want the the same thing that happened to me happen to you”.
“What do mean? You never told me about this”
“I didn't want to scare you”
“You can tell me anything; you don't need to hide these things from me - we’re
best friends”.
“Fine, no more keeping secrets, so if you need to get something off your
chest, confess now. I'll go first. Okay, I've been using your drinking bowl for
the last few weeks”.
“It's been two months and we’ve gotten the word out to a lot of dogs by
marching out onto the streets with a banner saying ‘We Want Terriers’, and it
seems to be working. I think we’ve done about six marches and now people
are protesting. It seems like things are looking up for you Sable”.
“Yes indeed! Soon we will be famous. But…”
“But what Sable?”
“But wouldn't our owner get the glory?”
“Who cares?! It’s for the best, we didn’t do this for fame - we did this for the
greater good”.
“The mail people have done three thirds of the country in a week and now our
message is being heard all over the news, Amanda Gillies just had a interview
with our owner and apparently Kiwis have funded over a million dollars to help
the SPCA's all over New Zealand”.
“Wow Axle, I'm really proud of what we've done but mostly I'm proud of you.
What we've done here is beyond amazing. Without you, this wouldn't be
possible. But now it's time for our final march; after these few moments all
terriers will be preserved. Well this is it - we better start moving.
“We Want Terriers”, the crowd floods the streets of Wellington.
The Beehive has made their decision to have the rule of terriers being put
down - it is to be abolished. WOOP WOOF!
By Braden Stowers
Room 75
Wero White Water Park
A very lucky group of Manurewa Intermediate students were among the first
school groups through the brand new Wero White Water Park at the Vodafone
Event Centre in Manukau.
To get chosen to go on the trip, students had to use a range of presentation
methods to persuade Mr Holt to take them. The entries were amazing! Creative,
funny and thoughtful.
As soon as the group arrived, they were changed and into their wetsuits,
lifejackets and helmets. The instructors went through the safety instructions,
and then they were into it!
A massive thanks to the team at Wero White Water Park, along with the good
people at Second Nature Charitable Trust who completely paid for us to go!
Here are a few pictures from the day.
Room23
Room 79
Room 12
Room 35 Art Exhibition
During MI Expression Room 35 Looked at two artist who had two
very different styles of art, Richard Killeen and Rene Magritte.
Richard Killeen is A New Zealand artist whose art involving ‘Cut
Outs’ inspired us to dive into our heritage and find important symbols
that relate to us and where we come from. Rene Magritte was born
in Belgium and he is famous for taking ordinary pictures and painting
them in unusual ways. Rene’s eyes inspired us to look at ourselves
through a mirror and reflect on what is important to us and how we
see ourselves.
These are Rene and Richards Famous pieces:
This is our final piece
What we learnt, found hard and
enjoyed during the Art Expedition
weeks
I learnt…
“To draw a realistic eye” AJ Taufa
“How to hold a pencil properly when sketching” JoJo Harris
“Every picture or symbol has a meaning” Faith Sautia
“To draw a really cool formal sitting cat” Alena Quna
“To draw a shadow on a shape” Tinirau Mackie
“To show my thoughts and feelings through art” Jeevika Bahari
“Artists are full of creativity and expression” Malena Fa’aupe
“To be creative and use Chinese symbols” Shayzahn Mcllroy
I found hard...
“Drawing an eye and the eye pupil” Angelina Finau
“Shading and collaging” Anaru Holland
“Drawing a cat” Elijah Tupu
“Collaging was hard” Maia Paul
“Collaging around my eye” Tamati Hebden
“Drawing Patus and fish Hooks from my culture” Jayden McCabePriestley
I Enjoyed...
“Writing about what my eye meant to me” Basil-Roy Karo
“Having my art work displayed in the gym” Junior Ma’U Hinkes
“Learning how to sketch an eye” Salena Tautalaga
“Drawing symbols from my Cook Island culture” Linnelle Good
“Chilling with the whanau” Anthony Nikora
“Learning how to Indian Ink” Chance Ofanoa
“Learning to draw a cat” Sione Langi
“Using a variety of different skills to draw an eye” Katey Bishop
“Painting my art work with Indian Ink” Nanette Leilua
TOTARA SPRINGS SPORTS
CAMP
Excitement and nerves flowed through the bus as our squad, the MI 76ers, departed to our
destination; Sports Camp at Totara Springs Matamata on the 27 July. The weather was not so
happy but the cheerful faces made the trip merrier.
The camp was an amazing experience for all of our athletes. The event kicked off with cross
country. Each school could enter up to 7 male and 7 female runners to compete but could
have as many athletes run non-competitively. This year it was a requirement for all MI 76ers
to run in the cross country. Unfortunately none of our competitive runners placed but the MI
76ers enjoyed the training.
Being the elite sports camp, our squad found it a tough competition. We were up against Glen
Eden Intermediate (West Auckland), Peachgrove Intermediate (Hamilton), Otumoetai
Intermediate (Tauranga), Northcross Intermediate (North Harbour), Takapuna Intermediate
(North Shore), Matamata Intermediate (Matamata), and Blockhouse Bay Intermediate (West
Auckland). All these schools were regarded the best of the best.
After three days of round robin play for Rugby, Netball, Touch, Football, Girls Volleyball,
Boys Volleyball, Girls Tag, Wall ball, Girls Hockey, Boys Hockey, and Softball we managed
to make semi finals for Rugby, Netball, Touch, Girls Volleyball, Boys Volleyball, Softball,
and Girls Tag.
Semis and Finals were all played on the Thursday. It was a tough day with tough weather
conditions. We worked hard to win all of our semi finals however we only made the finals for
Rugby, Touch, Tag, Girls Volleyball, and Boys Volleyball. It was a great effort from our
athletes.
Rugby Final
Our final was against Glen Eden Intermediate, who fielded a strong and well drilled rugby
team. Our boys dug deep without Adrian McCord, who was an important part of our team,
through injury. We unfortunately lost the game 15-0.
Touch Final
Our opponents for touch finals were Peachgrove Intermediate. They were a strong side who
challenged us throughout the entire game. After the scores being locked in at 2 all Peachgrove
managed to score their third in the final moments of the game to win.
Girls Tag Final
Being the first time our girls have played Tag, we were very proud to make the final. We
played against Glen Eden Intermediate and it was an intense and exciting game. The game
finished in a 1 all draw. There was no overtime played so we shared 1st place. It was a bittersweet result.
Girls Volleyball Final
Our girls’ volleyball team were very strong throughout pool play. We came up against
Peachgrove Intermediate in the final. Our girls set the tone for the game and came out on top
winning 2 sets to nil.
Boys Volleyball Final
Our boys enjoyed a gutsy effort against Otumoetai Intermediate who had a well drilled
volleyball team. Our boys won the first set and narrowly lost the second. The game went into
a third set to decide the winner. The game had all spectators at the edge of their seats with the
crowd behind our MI 76ers. The boys showed dedication and commitment which resulted in a
win.
The MI 76ers would like to thank Mr Tanaki and Ms Grey for their help and support before
and during sports camp, especially making sure we were asleep when we were supposed to
be. We’d also like to thank Mr Tofilau for coming down to support us. Also a big thanks to
Mr Peilua for organising, managing, coaching and getting us prepared for Sports Camp.
Lastly a big thank you to our sponsors Gallagher and Aiga First.
MI 76ers Squad
Adrian McCord (c), Isileli Taimikovi (vc), Leon Mataia, Henry Taaka-Tekaute, Cameron
Vili, Christian Tuaiti, Tamati Peters, Paul Wehi, Sione Mausia, Ua Poitoa-Ualiu, Daimen
Vilimakaia, Peter Cooper, Lawrence Cooper, Franck Baniani, Hauraki Reweti, Jayden
McCabe-Priestley, Matthew Anaua, Romatt Wichmond-Rairoa, Leighton Sefatu
Joan Allen-Mokaraka (c), Seifua Leatisolomua-Pio (vc), Edyn Paul, Emoni Motuga, Presley
Hohaia, Juscintah Morgan, Faith Sautia, Revival Robertson, Teine Sei, Tennacy Apiata,
Ellarina Konelio, Pula Peivi, Reneeah Ngawaka, Alma Tuli, Mili Steiner, Shakira Savage,
Sharnyze Pihema
Results:
Runners Up
Rugby
Touch
Archery
Winners
Girls Tag
Girls Volleyball
Boys Volleyball
Overall Placing:
5th
Zone Boys Rugby
On Wednesday 16 June the Boys Restricted and Open Rugby teams
competed in the annual Counties Zone Rugby Tournament held at Bruce
Pullman Park, Takanini. Both teams had a lot to prove as defending
champions.
Results as follows:
Restricted
Open
Game 1
Game 1
v Waimahia Intermediate v Mansell School
Final Score: 12 - 0 win
Final Score: win by default
Game 2
v North Counties
Final Score: 0 - 7 loss
Game 2
v Clendon Park School
Final Score: 33 - 0 win
Game 3
Game 3
v Pukekohe Intermediate v North Counties
Final Score: 7 - 0 win
Final Score: 45 - 0 win
Semi-final
v East Counties
Final Score: 7 - 0 win
Game 4
v Pukekohe Intermediate
Final Score: 7 - 0 win
Semi-final
v Randwick Park School
Final Score: 7 - 0 win
Restricted Grand final
Our restricted boys played their final against the team they went down to
during pool play. The boys knew they had to improve immensely if they were
to beat North Counties. It was fierce battle with Co-Captain Sione Mausia and
Hooker Tupou Langi driving through the North Counties forwards. With a
minute or so before full time, First five-eighth Romatt Wichmond-Rairoa put in
a clever kick over the top for winger Leon Mataia to regather and run 20
metres to score the only and match winning try.
Final Score: 7 - 0
HT: 0-0
Player of the tournament: Sione Mausia
Restricted Squad:
Max Tipelu (c) (32), Sione (c) (6), Leon (64), Henry (64), Cameron (64),
Leighton (64), Romatt (64), Joseph (64), Salesi (32), Tupou (33), Oscar (73),
Keahn (12), Fuiva (20), Saua (28), Sione (34), Houston (67), LJ (29), Sam
(19), Demetrius (32), Col (6), Matt (15), Leyton (33)
Open Grand final
The Open boys went into their final against Waimahia Intermediate full of
confidence. Our boys proved too strong and fast for Waimahia, with Adrian
McCord scoring two tries within the first five minutes of the game. Captain
Isileli Taimikovi showed why he was one of our best of the day by splitting the
defence in half and scoring under the posts to make the score 19 - 0. After a
high tackle to Adrian McCord, 10 metres out from Waimahia’s tryline, Mark
received the tap and ran right through Waimahia’s defence to put the ball over
the line making it 26 - 0. After broken play the ball found its way to Adrian,
who outclassed his opponents to score his third of the game. Minutes before
full time, Adrian again proved why he was a standout of the game by scoring
his fourth try.
Final Score: 38 - 0
HT: 19-0
Player of the tournament: Franck Baniani
Open Squad:
Isileli (c) (13), Adrian (64), Peter (64), Ua (6), Hauraki (75), Paul (70),
Lawrence (25), Mark (13), Franck (28), Isaac (27), Ben (25), Jayden (73),
Alfred (70), Junior (35), AJ (35), Joseph (27), Daimen (6), Folau (81), Junior
(4)
Congratulations to both our Open and Restricted Boys Rugby Teams for
being crowned Counties Zone champions of 2016.
Open Girls Zone Rugby
On Tuesday 21st Of June the girls rugby team travelled out to Bruce Pullman
Park to compete in Counties Zone Girls Rugby competition. Mr Henry and Mrs
Tipama'a challenged us to make sure that no school would score a point
against us so, that was a big challenge for us that we had to keep in mind
while we played.
Our first game was against Finlayson Park School. We won 15 – nil.
Our second game was against Pukekohe Intermediate and we won 35 - nil.
Our third game was against St Anne's winning 45 - nil which put us in semifinals against Waimahia.
We won 35 - nil which put us in the finals versing Finlayson Park School. It
was a tough game but we took it out 15 - nil making us the Champions.
As what Mr Henry and Mrs Tipama’a said about that challenge, well we
played hard and played as a team and no school scored against us. We
completed our challenge as a team.
Most Improved Player goes to: Emoni Motuga, Room 64 for backing up her
teammates and having one of the best blow overs in the team.
Player of the day goes to: Trina Ioane, Room 04, for her out-standing effort
and her amazing tries.
We would like to thank Mr Upoko for coaching us and building us to become a
strong and unbeatable team. Also, thanks Mr Henry and Mrs Tipama’a for
taking the time to come out and support us and God for answering our
prayers. Rugby was the winner on the day.
By : Makerita Ioane Room 19 an Raaman Tonganibeia Room 64
Savings- A little
becomes a lot over time
Source: The sorted Booklet- Savings
Learning to be a regular saver is a big step towards getting your finances sorted.
Saving helps you get what you want- whether it’s an iPod, an overseas holiday or
a house deposit. In most cases, it’s better to save than to go into debt. Through
the power of compound interest your money will grow the longer you leave it.
Saving takes discipline, but if you really want to you can do it. Just keep it simple,
set realistic goals and watch your money grow.
Save for Retirement
Save for emergencies
It’s a good idea to save some money for
emergencies. Put two to three month’s pay
aside in your emergency fund. You never
know when you might need it.
The earlier you start saving for retirement the
better. Kiwi Saver is an easy way to save for
retirement. It can also help you save for a first
home deposit.
Tips for successful saving:
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Be realistic
Keep it separate
Make it automatic
Start small
Start early
Get into the habit
Make a plan
CHANGES FOR WINTER UNIFORM
In Term 2 and 3 ONLY, children are allowed to wear long black plain trackpants – no
logos/stripes etc. No black jeans. If children do not have long black plain trackpants,
they just wear their normal uniform. A pass will NOT be given for other pants so please
don’t let your children wear these.
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Children may wear a plain black long sleeve crew neck top under their school
top for warmth. No hoodies.
Caps must be replaced by a plain black beanie – no logos.
Plain black scarves may be worn.
Girls may wear plain black stockings (not with socks).
These changes are not compulsory. If children do not have these items, they just wear
their normal uniform.
MISC2 and Dental Clinic
DO NOT drop your kids off in this carpark.
This is not the purpose of the carpark and
is unfair on parents going to the Health
Centre for a scheduled appointment.
Thanks
Back Gate Important Notice!
This will now close at 8:45am and 3:15pm. Make
sure your students are organised and on time to
prevent any inconvenience from occurring.
General School Notices
1. PLEASE NAME IT – We make every effort to see students’ personal items are
secure. It would make our task considerably easier and would drastically
reduce levels of stress for students if ALL ITEMS – INCLUDING ALL UNIFORM
ITEMS, PE UNIFORMS, SHOES, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, JACKETS,
JERSEYS, LUNCHBOXES, WATER BOTTLES, BAGS etc. WERE ALL
CLEARLY NAMED!!
2. OPEN DOOR POLICY – As mentioned in Mr Devereux’s initial letter in Week
1, Term 1, our school has an “Open Door Policy”. This means that should you
have any questions or concerns about anything please do not hesitate to
contact us. If at any time you wish to see any of your child’s teachers about
something specific please telephone the school to organize an appointment. At
times there are bound to be issues that crop up and we encourage you to air
your concerns but ask that you speak to the person involved first. If you have
done this and feel there has been no success, you are more than welcome to
see the form teacher, the relevant senior staff member or Mr Devereux.
3. STUDENT PROGRESS - If you want information on your child’s progress, it is
advisable to book a time to see the relevant subject teacher. This will enable
the teacher to give you the time you deserve to have the proper conversation.
Classrooms are busy places in the mornings before school and immediately
after, and it is not always possible for the teacher to give full attention to your
queries
if
you
do
not
book
in
advance.
4. MESSAGES FOR/FROM STUDENTS – We accept there will be occasions
when students need to contact members of their family during the school day.
With the approval of their classroom teacher, students are able to use a school
telephone to do this. Because of the demands of school management and
school activities, these calls will be restricted to important matters - not to have
forgotten homework, lunch etc. dropped off or to arrange an after school social
occasion! If things are forgotten then children will need to learn to accept the
consequences for their actions. Likewise, the school accepts with today’s busy
schedules there will be occasions when parents need to get important
messages to their children. The school will make every effort to forward these
messages, if received before 2.30pm. However, the administration staff cannot
accept the responsibility if a student does not receive a message.
5. ABSENCE – If your child is absent from school please call the office on
2668268, before 9.00am to advise us. If you do not do this, we contact you
immediately through our text system. After the second day of no notification the
administration staff will contact the home directly as well.
6. LATENESS – All students report to the hall prior to going to class, if they arrive
to school after the bell at 8.40am. This is to ensure we keep a track of
attendance and student safety.
7. VISITORS – Whenever you visit the school please do so via the office so you
can be checked in. Thank you for your cooperation.
8. SCHOOL CHARGES – Reminder that these are due for the full year ($140.00)
or term by term ($35.00). If you have not yet paid these please pay ASAP.
9. SCHOOL PROPERTY – The school has a policy of “abuser pays”. Students
who carelessly or willfully damage school property or equipment will be asked
to meet the cost of the repairs, or at the very least pay a fair share of the
replacement. We hope this will become a rare occasion at Manurewa
Intermediate, however, when this does occur, parents/caregivers will receive
an explanatory letter and a tax invoice to cover costs. In addition to schools
operating on very tight budgets, we see the development of personal
responsibility as an important outcome of our school programmes.
10. MEDICATION IN SCHOOL – No medication should be kept in your child’s
school bag. If your child has antibiotic/medication that needs to be administered
during the school day please ensure you have filled out a permission slip at the
office. No medication can be administered to your child without approval.
11. NO – iPod, games, fizzy drinks, lollies, chocolate or chewing gum is to be
brought to school. If students do, it will be confiscated and returned at the end
of the day!! We look forward to your support with this!
12. CELL PHONES – If students bring cell phones to school they are left at the
office before school and collected after school. If students keep them on them
or in bags during the day and they are “lost” or “stolen” we will not waste any
time in following up. Owner beware – follow the procedures!
13. MONEY – Is not to be left in bags, desks or clothing when not being worn. Hand
to the office or form teacher for safekeeping. If the procedure is not followed
and money is “lost” or “stolen” we will not waste any time following up. Owner,
beware – follow the procedure!
14. BREAKFAST CLUB – Is held every morning from 7.30 - 8.30am in our
whare kai (R7) and a yummy breakfast it is! We encourage any student
to make use of this great service!
15. DROP-OFF BAY – This is our little area to drive through as you drop
your kids off or pick them up before and after school. This is not a long
term parking area! Please make sure you are courteous to others and
keep your time there short!
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I have received and read Newsletter 07/12
SIGNED: _______________________
Parent of _____________
Room: _______
WHANAU: (Please circle which whanau your child is in and
return this to your child’s teacher for your child to gain 10
whanau points)
KAURI
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TAWA