Author: ML Dimbokovits
Date: 2000-10-19

Newsletter #14 27-5-2021

Tumuaki Talk
Winter Code – Sports Galore!
I would like to commend our tamariki, coaches, staff and whanau for the great effort that is going in to our winter sports programme. It is neat to see them engaged in learning new and exciting skills – teamwork and good sportsmanship (or Sportspersonship) are attributes that we want them to learn; in addition to fair competition. I have had the opportunity to watch several games already this season and the level of participation and fair-play has been good to see and hear. Thank you to everyone involved!
Gumboot Day – A Great Cause
As you will see on the back page, raising awareness of, and money for Mental Health is very important. Previously, the Board of Trustees have supported the need for a school counsellor by ensuring this is included in our annual budget. Last year, however, we successfully applied for and were granted a significant amount of funding through the Ministry of Education. This support has helped many of our tamariki and whanau who have experienced trauma, loss, and other events that can, at times, have a negative impact on their mental wellbeing. This government is exploring options for Primary Schools to have regular access to counsellors, something that is normally only set aside at Secondary School. In the meantime, if you feel your child would benefit from some form of counselling, we have access to various agencies that can assist. Please contact Miss D (Deputy Principal) or myself for advice and guidance. Next week is Hauora / Mindfulness week for my staff; it is an opportunity to take time out from their busy lives to just focus on themselves and their loved ones – so there will be no meetings before or after school, no Professional Development to attend and no bossy Principal in their ears J
Addressing Our Attendance
It is so important to encourage your children to attend school on a regular basis, as we’ve mentioned on many occasions. During the winter months we understand the colds and bugs being circulated can impact on attendance.
Term 1 2021 saw the lowest attendance in a very long time. Our Term 2 average is hovering between 75% and 80%. Each class has been encouraged to really focus on and promote attendance by discussing their individual class targets but also our school goal of 90% We know that during and after Covid-19 we have constantly reminded whanau to keep children home if they have any (even little sniffles) cold or flu symptoms.
I would like to balance this advice with some helpful key thoughts about the value of regular attendance – students will experience:
Academic and social success;
Support with hauora / wellbeing;
And develop patterns of responsible behaviour – helpful when looking for a job later in life;
An increased likelihood of having good income.
If there is any way we can support you with ensuring your child attends school regularly, then please contact the office – we will do our best.
Nga manaakitanga. Richard.

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Room 4 Mask Artists

Talented artist D’Troy showing his latest creation.

BASKETBALL DRAW Fri 21
3:30 Slammers , Ballers
4:00 Lightning and Hoops
4:30 Crossovers
5:45 Swissh

Rugby Draw for Saturday 29
10 am Junior WPS v ATH Field 1A
10am Primary WPS v EZ Field 1B

The 10 Most Basic Needs of Children.
The basics-food, clothing, warmth, shelter and love
to feel safe and secure
cuddles and good touching
lots of smiles
praise and encouragement
talking
listening
new experiences
respect for their feelings
your time and care.

Some of the Rippa Stars from last week.

Nga Korero o te Wiki

Dates and Events Term 2 2021
28 May Chess Tournament
1 June District Speech Presentations
6 June Queens Birthday
23 June Softball Tournament.
8 July (THU) LAST DAY OF TERM
9 July (FRI) TEACHER ONLY DAY
26 July FIRST DAY TERM 3

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GUMBOOT Friday is about raising money so children in New Zealand can access free counselling to promote better Mental Health.
There are a number of things you and others can do to protect and promote your child’s mental health right through childhood and into adolescence.
Loving and caring properly for your baby right from the moment they are born is important for their mental health. It’s very important for children to have:
a sense of belonging in all settings
a significant person in their life
the ability to cope
a range of positive experiences.