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Dear Parents,
It’s the “season” for open afternoons. We have had large groups visiting classes and getting to know about the primary school so there appears to be a lot of interest in enrolment in the primary school…
So a reminder, if you wish to apply for enrolment for your child the applications are due…
For Middle School/Senior College, Friday 1 June
For all Primary School, Friday 24 August.

On these afternoon tours I spend some time speaking to the groups about what makes the school tick. Part of this is based on Deuteronomy 6 vs 4-8. This passage speaks of the intergenerational nature of our faith. “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children”. (The intergenerational nature of children’s education was brought home even more through the recent grandparents’ day… grandparents teaching their grandchildren!)
We are not to rely solely on the teaching of others, including a Christian school, but must take time to impress a love of Christ and a faith in God daily on our children. I strongly believe that parents and school need to work in partnership, not instead of each other but alongside each other.
We have really been encouraged this year in particular by the good communication we have had with parents. I have especially enjoyed the many positive comments from parents about what has been going on in the primary school.
A special thankyou to all those parents who have assisted the school in so many ways e.g. through sports assistance, helping in the classroom, helping on trips and camps… its fantastic to see the involvement!
John Stackhouse.
Head of Primary

Grandparents photos
What a turnout for the recent grandparents’ day in the junior (Year 0-2) syndicate. I had a lot of fun moving around meeting many grandparents and seeing the delight on the faces of the children as their grandma or grandad arrived. Thankyou to all those grandparents who came along… we appreciated it!

Do you recognise our Room 7 (Yr 2)Grandmothers? Pointillism in paint.

Recently we had two teams take part in the zone cross country event, Year 5/6 boys and Year 5/6 girls. Both teams ran extremely well and tried very hard.
Special congratulations to the boys’ team which came second in the zone with Ben Bellamy coming second overall. The teams were…

Thanks to all those parents who assisted on the day too.

WELL DONE… Nicholas Johnson, Room 6. Nicholas gained a third place in the recent Canterbury Gymnastics Assn. Competitions. Well done Nicholas!

Thank you… to Mrs Stephens who recently knitted a jersey from home-spun wool to be used to raise funds for the primary school.

NOTICES

Dental Therapists are now back at Middleton Grange.
Any enquiries please phone 3417026.
Taking new enrolments for children over two years old.
On duty 8.30 am – 4.15 pm.

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PARENT/TEACHER DISCUSSIONS…

please remember the primary school
will finish early at 2.00 pm on Thursday 14, Tuesday 19
and Thursday 21 June. More detailed notice to follow

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Cornerstone Christian
 Early  Learning Centre…
70 Windermere Road, Papanui
Quality Christian pre-school education. Have you considered enrolling your child in
a Christian pre-school?
Please contact the Head Teacher,
Clare Newman, Ph 3527889

MORE ROOM 7 GRANDPARENTS

Josh C and Josh V painted these grandparents.

GRANDPARENTS By Michael, Room 7. If I were a Grandma, Or a Grandad, I would let the children stay the night. I would always give them sweets to eat And never give them brussel sprouts.

GRANDPARENTS
By Jessica, Room 7.

If I were a Grandma,
Or a Grandad,
I would give the children sweets and see them to the door.
I would always be kind and read them stories,
And never call them the wrong name and never give them beans!