August 2016 - Manurewa Intermediate School

Newsletter Edition 08-12
THIS IS THE NEWSLETTER OF
NAME :______________________
ROOM:_________
OUR TERM VALUES:
Pride
Fairness
Effort + 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
“MANUREWA MONTHLY”
Publication Dates
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
1
1
Tuesday 2nd February
Date of Issue
1
5
2
Wednesday 2nd March
1
8
3
Wednesday 23rd March
1
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
From the Associate Principal
The amount of mobile phones and other devices being handed in at our school office has increased
exponentially over recent times. It seems as if it is now common practice for 12 and 13 year olds to
have smart phones, which is a lot different to when I was that age! (I come from the age of dial-up
modems, where you had to choose between using the internet or using the landline!)
Along with the increase in devices, comes the increase in negative issues stemming from the use of
these devices. The main page of any news website will no doubt include stories involving the use of
technology in negative ways.
We’ve all read these stories and shaken our heads, thinking “Kids these days”, “Where’s the
privacy?” or “Where were the parents?”
What the news agencies neglect to include are the hard numbers surrounding mobile phone and
device use. I scoured the web and found a fantastic infographic that helped me understand what’s
going on when our kids are staring at those screens! Have a read on the following pages… you may
be surprised!
Yours in education,
Sam Holt
Associate Principal: Operations
[email protected]
09 266 8268 ext. 3083
“The Life Cycle of an Apple”
From Mr. Holt’s Photography Option – Term 2
High School Enrolments
If your child is Year 8, please make sure you complete the
high school enrolment pack they brought home last week.
This must be done as soon as possible!
Who’s on Assembly?
Term 3, Week 5 – Friday 26th August – Room 19
Term 3, Week 6 – Friday 2nd September – Room 14
Term 3, Week 7 – Friday 9th September – Room 12
Term 3, Week 8 – Friday 16th September – Room 28
Term 3, Week 9 – Friday 23rd September – Mr Devereux
Our assemblies are every Friday in the Hall at 9.50am. Parents/Caregivers
are more than welcome to join us and I ask if you could please sit at the
back of the hall on the right. Regular assemblies serve as a vehicle to
further enhance our positive school tone and climate, to foster a
corporate school spirit and to share information. But even more
importantly assemblies are a means to share our collective experiences
and to celebrate and acknowledge each other. It is an opportunity to give
“all our kids a pat on the back” for their efforts and also to reinforce to
everyone our high behaviour expectations. Whanau points are given out
and individual student certificates awarded. If your child is receiving a
certificate you will receive an invitation letter to attend the assembly and
if able to, to join us after the assembly where I will present the certificate
to your child. Likewise feel free to attend because you want to, regardless
of whether your child is receiving a certificate or not. Come and join the
frivolity and sense of community!
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
MANUREWA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WHANAU CALENDAR 2016
Enviro-Schools
Chickens)
(Scraps for Pigs n’
Assembly
Newsletter
Value
Module
Week Beginning
Month
Week
Term 3
(Monday 25 July – Friday 23 September – 90 half days)
5
August
22
6
Wed 24: MI Chat (2 kids per whanau)
Fri 26: Zone Badminton
32
19
62
14
34
12
37
28
28
Mr D
Miss W
70
71
6
September
29
Tue 30: Zone Cross Country
Fri 2: Swap A Job Day!
7
5
REWA’S GOT TALENT – Heats start
Pride
12
7
MODULE 7 STARTS – MI CULTURAL FOCUS
BREAKOUT (Olympic Bids)
Fairness
8
Tue 13: Zone Boys Basketball
HPV 3 in Hall (Year 8 girls)
Fri 16: Zone Girls Basketball
19
6
MODULE 6 RESUMES – MI WORLD
Exhibition of Learning – Gym:
-
Mon, Wed, Thur: 9am-4pm
-
Tue: 8am-8:15pm
Excellence
9
Effort + Commitment
Wed 14: MI Chat (2 kids per whanau)
3
12
Mon 19: Get Set, Go! Assembly – 9am
Tue 20: Student Involved Conferences: 8am-8pm
Wed 21: Newsletter #9 out today!
Year 6 Open Day
BOT meeting – 5:30pm
Year 6 Parents Evening – 7-8pm
Thu 22: HPV 3 Catch-ups - Hall
Fri 23: Rewa’s Got Talent final – 1:45pm
Term 3 ends – 2:55pm
23
Holidays and other
dates to note
Notes
Happy Birthday to these special people:
Date:
Student:
22/09
Lanah Dale / Lein Jacobson
24/09
Te Mutunga Katipa
25/09
Ben Hukui / Hennasee Katting / Ua Poitoa-Ualiu / Ryan Bernard-Heka / Jonathan Boontree
26/09
Saphrone Burling / Turereao Gillies / Tupou Langi / Eden Peters
27/09
Joshua Ngahe
28/09
Logan Rapata
29/09
Eleanor Falevalu
30/09
Lui Marsters
1/10
Marama Kamana-Pou / Elijah Tupu / Zaina Zarifa Bi
2/10
Nite Masina / Shicouner Stanich
3/10
Abdallah Maree
5/10
Tennacy Tekii Apiata / Maaka Horne / Tysarne Matagi-Collinson / Jahvarn Paul
6/10
Te Aniwaniwa Bishop-Manihera
7/10
Mackey Falwasser / Teigan Archer
8/10
Shreya Chand
10/10
Blair Wallace
11/10
Latoya Filipo Laulua
13/10
Siosaia Vaka
14/10
Vincent Tonga-Ngati
15/10
Christopher Manavaofa / Jamie Nicholson / Osi Veikune
16/10
Avantika Nair / Finau Kaloni
17/10
Jahquan Nathan / Sione Tangimai
18/10
Tina Kiteau
20/10
Shakira Savage / Jamie-Lee Takawe
Nobody is perfect! If we happen to miss your birthday,
please come and let us know!
CLASS WORK AND REPORTS
Room 32
Maori
As part of our Te Reo unit, Room 32 has been
investigating the symbolism and origin story
behind the Hei Tiki. We sketched individual
Hei Tiki - with symbols that represented each
of us and then created our pendants out of
clay. These are the results:
Hei Tiki: History
A Hei Tiki is a carved ornament usually made of Greenstone
and is worn around the neck. An old legend says that the first
Hei Tiki made was for a Maori moon goddess named Hine-TeIwaiwa. It is known to be sacred and the most well known
theory behind it is that the Hei Tiki is actually a symbol of a
human embryo. Due to this, women often wear the Hei Tiki to
promote fertility. The pendant is also considered to be very
powerful and is often passed down through the wearer’s
family. It is said, that the Mana and spiritual value of the Hei
Tiki increases as it is passed down through generations.
-Loveive Tiatia - Room 32
Room 32’s original Hei Tiki
The Hei Tiki I created was designed in a round and curvy outline. The green eyes represents the all
seeing eye meaning that the pendant can see beyond anything any human can visualize - like if
trouble is up ahead or if a good opportunity is nearby. The curves that are made for the arms, legs
and face represents my adventure throughout life and how far I have come. The spiritual power
within my pendant helps me to be diligent in everything I do. Overall, I wanted my Hei Tiki to
symbolize the meaning of greatness and being meticulous and wise. Like my very own good luck
charm!
- Loveive Tiatia
My Hei Tiki has a circular and curvy design. The curves on my Hei Tiki’s arms, legs, and head
represents the challenges I’ve faced in life as an individual. The lines engraved on the hair, mouth
and legs symbolises the scars gained from the challenges I’ve faced. The layers behind these
represent the healing of those scars - meaning that if any trouble were to occur in my life, there will
always be a solution no matter what. The two eyes represent the kindness and goodness I try to
always show towards others. For example, if there was someone in need or feeling disappointed,
my two eyes would notice and work or incorporate together to do whatever to assist that person!
My Hei Tiki symbolizes my personalities, qualities and who I am.
- Kalepo Solomona
My Hei Tiki is a representation of all things important to me; my friends and my family. The lines
and the dots represent the children of MI. The heart shaped mouth represents the heart of my
family and friends. This Hei Tiki is important to me because I shaped it, and created it myself. It also
reminds me of what is important in life and has enabled me to learn more about the legend of the
Hei Tiki and more about Maori culture.
- Codelia Tupu
My Hei Tiki represents my culture. The small heart shaped mouth represents the unwavering love I
have for my family. The Hei Tiki is important to me because it is something I have created myself. It
is very important to me because it reminds me of the important things in life (family) and makes me
want to learn more about Te Reo Maori.
- Connie Moore
met
Room 71
-MONEY TIP OF THE DAYInsurance: Protecting what’s important to you
Insurance is a way to protect
you (and your family) from
financial loss if the
unexpected happens to the
things you own, your health or
your ability to work.
You can buy insurance to help
you:
Types of insurance
 Term life insurance
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September
National
Money
Week
 Trauma or critical illness
 Total and permanent disablement
 Income protection
 Redundancy insurance
 Mortgage protection insurance
-Repair or replace your home,
contents or car if they get
damaged
- Earn income if you become too
ill to work
-Provide some money for your
family when you die
-Pay off the mortgage of you die
-Pay for medical and recovery
costs if you get sick
 Loan insurance
Follow these tips to get the right insurance for
your needs and budget.
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Choose the right excess
Combine your insurance
Read the policy carefully
Tell the insurer everything
Know what insurance you already have
Shop around
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Cross Country
Our annual school Cross Country took place in Week 3.
Here are a few pictures from the event!
Zone Netball
On Tuesday 9th August 18 Year 7 and 8
boys and 40 Year 7 and 8 girls went to
Bruce Pulman Park to compete at the
Zone Netball competition. It was a very
sunny but cold day and spirits were high.
After the briefing the first games started
and didn’t stop until 1:30. After each
game we had 20 minutes to recover
before we had to play the next school.
We all played really well
but unfortunately the other
schools just pushed past us.
Overall the Year 8 Girls B
team came second and the
Year 7 Girls A team came
3rd equal.
Thanks to Aletta Manuofetoa who was in charge of the boys
teams and thanks to Miss Lee and Whaea Iri who coached the
Year 7 and 8 girls teams.
We look forward to next year and hopefully having 6 out of 6
teams place.
Zone Boys League
On Tuesday Manurewa Intermediate took both the Open
and Restricted Rugby League teams to the Counties
Manukau Championship.
The Restricted
Waimahia
first,
team
then
played
second
three games
defeating
beating
Pukekohe
Intermediate and then last smashing Finlayson Park. This
put them straight through to the Grand Final.
The Open Boys played two games in their round robin
smashing Waimahia first up and then beating Randwick
Park next. This put them into a Semi Final against
Pukekohe Intermediate which they won easily.
Final time for the Restricted League team was against
Greenmeadows Intermediate. It was a close game going
back and forward in a tight struggle. It came down to the
final minute of the game for us to get the upper hand and
come away with the win 3 – 2.
Open Boys finals was also against Greenmeadows. A real
slow start from the boys going behind 2-nil early in the
game. But after a few strong runs from Paul and some
slick moves from Isi Taimikovi R13 and Adrian McCord
R64 the boys were able to come back and win the game
6 – 4.
Wonderful Writers
Viva La Revolution
Comparing you to us
Is like apples to oranges.
Our darker days, our famine
It’s all because of you.
You tried to sweep it under the rug
But we’re keeping our
country.
We’re keeping our voices.
We’re keeping our lives.
Viva La Revolution.
We were helpless
Like acorns on the forest
floor.
But when we rose up,
We became mighty oaks.
When equality decided
She wanted to take the
reins
All you did was cut her
down.
And so we fought
And so we died.
But yet, we saved our country
With the swift blow of a blade
Viva La Revolution.
Who would have known
That a head would bring peace?
We’re living with clearer skies ahead
But what did we do to get here?
We’re still divided;
Still prejudiced.
A multitude of people
And yet solitude.
Viva La France.
Steven and Brayden
Room 75
Why I Joined The Force
I joined the force because I wanted an adventure.
I wanted to see the world at its finest,
but all I got to see was the world crumbling beneath my feet.
I got to see bullet shells falling on the muddy terrain;
I got to see rats scurry up and down trenches.
I got to hear the deathly screams of my fallen brothers,
and they expect us to be able to sleep at night.
Billions of our men, knocked down like bowling pins,
Our fathers, brothers and sons,
Their families forever waiting for a hero to return.
All they got back was a letter.
Nikish and Jethro - Room 75
ALL STUDENTS ARE
TO USE THE
SIGNALLED
CROSSING WHEN
CROSSING RUSSELL
ROAD.
PLEASE DO NOT
PARK ON THE
OPPOSITE SIDE OF
THE ROAD AND TELL
YOUR CHILD TO RUN
ACROSS!
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, 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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