Middleton Grange Primary School Update

have things good in New Zealand compared to other countries. Our little sponsored child (World Vision), Salapia Pastory of Tanzania, has died. She was only aged nine. She contracted malaria which ultimately took her life. As I said to staff, we made a difference to her short life through our sponsorship and this is a point needing to be made to the children.

We will sponsor another child. We will continue to make a difference as a school. This is one small way of reaching out to others and having an outward focus.

The outward focus of our faith and how this is demonstrated at
Middleton Grange Primary School is a critical

element of our Christian character. This has been a key factor in our special character review this year. We will be discussing as a staff how we foster the outward focus of the children here. How do we incorporate helping others
locally and further a field as a strong element of Christian service to others?

As an extension of the ‘assisting parents to teach their children’
approach as conveyed through our vision statement, it is important that we as parents encourage the outward focus through home. How are you encouraging your children to reach out to others — not just friends but others in need in our community or further a field. This can take all sorts of forms: through prayer, assisting an elderly or sick neighbour, visiting someone in a rest home, helping in a food bank, sponsoring a child …. This list is almost limitless. Your church alone, can provide numerous opportunities to reach out. As Paul states in Acts 20:35,

We do need to be careful, too, that we model for our children, the willingness to reach out to help others. Giving money is one way of showing this but it is also critical we show our outward focus through time and effort towards others. In a very fast world that is not always easy!

Do you need to enrol your child at
Middleton Grange?

Application for entrance into the Middleton Grange Primary School close on Friday 23 August. Prospectus and application packs are available at the school office.

If your child turns 5 next year you need to apply now!

ABSENTEES

Please remember to inform us should your child be absent or late to school, by either phoning daily by 9.00am or a note, giving dates of absence.

APPLE

Big

Smooth

Chewy

Juicy

It makes my tongue amazing

Shannon, Rm 9

APPLE

Shiny

Smooth

Crunchy

Sweet

It makes my mouth feel refreshed

James, Rm 9

APPLE

Red

Hard

Crunchy

Scrumptious

It leaves my mouth
watering

Taylor, Rm 9

KAPAHAKA DUE TO PERFORM

We are very proud to be associated with the cultural festival this year. Our Kapahaka group will perform in the Christchurch Town Hall on Thursday evening. I will report more about this event in the next update. Our thanks to Donna Smith, Mrs Roberts, Mr Kau Kau and Danette Abrahams for their input into this group.

SPORTS RESULTS

Winter sport has just finished! It has been a good season with some excellent results. Our sportswomen and sportsmen have also shown great attitudes through the season and have shown many aspects of what going to a Christian School means in behaviour and treatment of others. A BIG congratulations on this.

Results

Netball A - 1st Netball B - 5th Netball C - 13th
Coaches: Miss Bosma, Mrs Wallace, Mrs Frost

Soccer A - 5th Soccer B - 8th
Coaches: Mr Brown, Mrs Peterson

Rugby A - 6th Rugby B - 6th
Coaches: Mr Diggs, Mrs Hodgson

Hockey A - 2nd Hockey B - 5th
Coaches: Mr Stackhouse, Mrs Lawn

Thanks to all coaches! We have appreciated the time and effort put in by staff and parents. Also a thank you to the parents who have come along to support teams through the winter.

Basketball

Middleton Grange is a strong basketball school … that includes the Primary School which has two teams. First games were held last Friday.

Gators White (coached by Jason and James from the Secondary School) - James D (Rm D), Logan, Reuben (Rm B), Sam H, Sam G, Chris,
Peter H (Rm A), Chris W (Rm 9).

Gators Green (coached by Anna and Aroha from the Secondary School) - Jason, Holly, Greg (Rm C), Alice (Rm B), Sabastian, Annika (Rm A), Tim G, David (Rm 9), Michael (Rm 8),

Netball

Netball ‘A’ Future Ferns - playing at Hagley Park on Saturday mornings - have won nearly all their games. A fantastic effort.
Team members: Letitia, Katrina, Tayla (Rm D), Chloe, Saskia, Sarah S, Laurette (Rm C).
Coach: Kimberley Cooper … a big thank you to Kimberley.

Netball ‘B’ - are developing well and have great fun. Team members: Amanda, Sarah J (Rm C), Elysse, Liberty, Samantha (Rm B), Caitlin (Rm A). Coach: Diane Middleton.

Special thanks to the coaches!

YEARS 5 & 6 RETRO PARTY NIGHT

Friday night 13 September - mark this date in your diaries, and hunt out your retro clothing for this night of fun. A not-to-be-missed social event, for the senior syndicate. Further details coming home with Years 5 and 6 children soon.

CONGRATULATIONS ...

We (Middleton Grange Primary School) won last week’s ‘Fresh Choice Local School’s Draw’. Thanks to Fresh Choice Barrington.

KIWISPORT HOLIDAY
PROGRAMME

Application forms for the Sport Canterbury programmes are available from Mr Stackhouse.

23-27 September run in several gymnasiums throughout the city, 30 September—4 October run at Darfield, Rolleston and Leeston.

Numbers at each venue will be limited, so register early.

"In thy light shall we see light." logo

Psalm 36:9