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 6 September 2004  

A school is as strong as its community

Dear Parents, 

My apologies for there being so long between this issue of Primary Update and the last one! 

How deceived we can be!  Just a matter of a couple of weeks ago I was enjoying the fact that the winter had not seemed very long and in fact was quite mild.  Never mind.

Lots of things have been going on in the Primary School lately.  Our Teacher Only Day two weeks ago was excellent.  We did a lot of work on the Arts curriculum development for the Primary School.  We also looked at teaching and planning Christianly.  It was a great chance for the Primary School staff to work together for a concerted period of time.  The Ministry of Education curriculum advisors have been very good people to work with - no, we have to take what we have learnt from there and sift it through our strong Christian perspective.

Someone has left us … and someone has joined us!

As you may well be aware, Mrs Elizabeth Langford has suffered a health setback and has had to resign her long-term relieving position in Room B.  We are very sorry to see Mrs Langford leave us but we will invite her back to say a proper farewell soon.  Our thanks to Mrs Langford for the wonderful work she did in Room B.  Our thanks also to Mrs Brown who has stepped in to teach the remainder of the term before Mr Brent Langford takes up his permanent teaching position in Room B next term.

Getting involved in your school

We are very blessed at Middleton Grange with the number of parents who have got involved and active in the school.  As I have mentioned before, we have parents doing a vast range of things around the Primary School.  I would especially like to say thank you to these volunteers who turn up regularly to help in various ways … Mrs Gayle Crocker, Mrs Claire Bosma, Mrs Sharon Bensberg.  These people have put in many hours of voluntary work!

The new Primary School classroom block … progress report

The opening day for the new classroom block has been set:  this is scheduled to take place Tuesday 16 November at 2.15pm.

The classrooms are now completely closed in and the painters have done a lot of work too.  Cupboards, benches, doors, etc. are also in place.  It’s great to see the progress made.  We really do look forward to their being opened next term.

John Stackhouse, Head of Primary School

 

Primary School Calendar : 
       Coming up in Term 1 2004

Coming up in Term 3  ...

September
7th New Parent Orientation
17th LAST DAY OF TERM 3

October
4th  TERM 4 BEGINS
11th  Praise Prayer Fellowship evening
16th  Fiesta
25th  LABOUR DAY
27th  Primary Athletics
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November
  5th  Zone Athletics
12th  SHOW DAY
16th  Opening of new Primary Block
18th  Mufti Day
22nd  Praise Prayer Fellowship evening  
 December
 2nd Central Athletics
7th  PS End of Year Assembly, 1.00pm
8th  LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Other activities will 'pop up' through the Term .... we will keep you informed.

 

 

 

MENINGOCOCCAL B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary School Enrolments

These closed on 20 August.  The applications are currently being processed and advice of placement will be posted towards the end of September.

Smokefree WOW Quest Wearable Art

At the Aurora Centre last Saturday night.

Congratulations to Chris E (Rm C) who did lighting, and to performers Jacqui F (Rm A), Nicola F (Rm B) and Hannah V (Rm B) who paraded the costumes.  These four Primary School pupils combined with some of our Middle School pupils to produce a spectacular performance at this event.

Our thanks to Mrs Verstappen and Mrs Frew for their hours of work too.

 

Fantastic Talent

Congratulations to all the children who participated in our recent Talent Quest in the Primary School.  The talented finalists are listed below:

·       Sophie, Laura, Erin, Sophie, Samantha, Daphne
(I Believe)

·       Hannah, Sharon, Serena, Lauren, Jessica, Mini, Madeline (Big Fire)

·       Samantha (Piano - Entertainer)

·       Nicholas (Grease Lightning)

·       Danielle (Open Reel)

·       Josh and Jordan (Mr Bean)

·       Natalie (Piano - March Hare)

·       Keely (Tomorrow)

·       Petra and Eden (This is How We Party)

·       Laura, Danielle, Lydia, Amy, Shannon, Emma
(The Ghost Problem)

·       Martin (Violin - Concerto)

·       Samantha and Siobhan (Cripple Creek)

·       Poppy, Holly, Mini, Madeline, Dayna, Jessica
(Tick Tock Tock)

·       Erin, Sophie, Samantha, Sophie, Arabella, Daphne, Laura (Horse Topia)

·       David (They Can’t Take that Away)

Special congratulations to:

1st  Josh and Jordan

2nd  Sophie, Laura, Erin, Sophie, Samantha, Daphne

3rd=  Laura, Danielle, Lydia, Amy, Shannon, Emma

3rd=  Martin

Thank you to Mrs Richardson and the Primary School Council for their work in organising and staging this event!

 

Construction is progressing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Room 7 is full of artists.  Miss Kennedy’s children have produced some wonderful work as part of our Arts focus this year … see for yourself!  Well done Room 7!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall but those who hope in the Lord will renew strength, they will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint.    Isaiah 40:30,31

EAGLES

1.      I think it means that when you pray and God says maybe you need to wait and see what happens.  And this is another theory when you pray wait for an answer.

2.       I think God is like an eagle because when we were born we feel comfortable about what we have.  But to follow Him we need to learn what to do so we start flying in the right direction but then we do something wrong and we fall, but God forgives us and lifts us up to the right path again.

by Clare (Rm A)

 

School Notices

 

School Gardens : Hellebores Needed

It would be appreciated if you are able to share your  Hellebores plants by dividing them and giving a portion to the school.  Please contact Peter Marshall (341 4052).

 

 

MGS Holiday Programme

A reminder to send in your registration (close 15 Sept).  Held 20-22 Sept, 9.00am-12.30pm in MGS gym.  Activities include art, cooking, card making, rock climbing, woodwork, kiwi sports.   Enquiries to Brett Fleming (348 9826 ext.732), or brett@mid-dleton.school.nz).

YMCA Day Programmes

Programme details and registration forms available at the Student Services office.  Registrations close 15 September for 1st week and 22 September for 2nd week of the holidays.

YMCA Day Programmes

Programme details and registration forms available at the Student Services office.  Registrations close 15 September for 1st week and 22 September for 2nd week of the holidays.

Science Alive Holiday Programmes

5-10 year olds.  21 Sept and 23 Sept.  Sessions:  10.00am
-12.00pm and/or 1.00-3.00pm.  Acidic Secrets - find out what yummy things you can make when mixing acids and bases together.  A-Maze-ing– Robots - design and build your own robot using Lego Mindstorm.  Bookings essential.  Enquiries to Science Alive on 365 5199.

Hillary Cres Youth Development Project’s Holiday Programmes

5-10 year olds:  activities include paper mache, puppet show, parachute game, sports/games/bbq, card making, movies, entertainment by juggler/clown, creative cooking, karaoke, hip-hop, the fear factor, craft, outings to Sumner beach, New Brighton, botanical gardens.  11-15 year olds:  activities include snorkelling, archery, sea kayaking, boat cruise (Lyttelton to Quail Island), karaoke, sports/games/bbq.  Enquiries to Maria Hughes (982 3500).

 

Learn to swim & coaching.  Book now for Sept holidays and Term 4.  Individual lessons available.  Ask about our twice a week special!  Leaders in Aquatic Education, 459 Cashel St, phone 381 0299, email robyn.aquagym@clear.net.nz

Centrestage Performing Arts Holiday Progr.

“The Pied Piper”  20-23 October. 10.00am-2.00pm daily. $95.00.  Rehearse, make props, make sets, dance, perform.  For 7-13 year olds.  Enquiries to Ross on 343 7780,ext.8382.

Team Hutt Holiday Programme

5-10 year olds.  Emphasis on developing skiing skills and technique, with an opportunity to experience racing.  Contact Jenny (343 9900) or Andrew (351 7447).

 

Halswell Junior Touch

$10.00 per player for whole season.  Halswell Domain, Friday evenings, commencing 8 October.  Registrations close 17 September.  Phone 332 8574 or 332 6125 for further information.

Albion Softball Club

Registrations on 12 September - juniors 11.00am, seniors 1.00pm at Middleton Park.  For further information contact Kim Riddle (344 6382) for juniors, and David Pocklington (342 4077) for seniors.

Centrestage Performing Arts Classes

Drama, dance, singing, screen acting, musical theatre, performance at ChCh College of Education.  Enquiries to Ross on 343 7780,ext.8382.

Dance Addiction

Specialising in teaching urban and street styles in ChCh City, Sumner, Rangiora.  Classes for pre-schoolers, kids, teens, adults - classes are relaxed and friendly.  Beginners welcome.  Styles available by public class or private arrangement:  hip hop/video clip/street funk, breakdance, ragga hip hop, bollywood, urban ballet, Latin Caribbean.  www.danceaddiction.co.nz. or 384 5444 for more details.

Auditions for Hip Hop Demo Team  This team will represent Dance Addiction for public performances, demonstrations and promotional events. 
Auditions 4 October, 7.15-8.30pm, Deaf Society Hall (upstairs) 232 Armagh Street.

ImpactAlpha Gymsports

Gymnastics and trampoline classes.  Enrolments taken now for Term 4.  Recreation—preschool—adults.  Preschool classes; first session free.  Enquiries to Andrea 338 4566.

KidStart Needs You!

KidStart, a quality home-based education and care service for preschool children is looking for new caregivers.  Free training, free toy library, ongoing professional develop-ment, ongoing support and guidance from qualified early childhood professionals provided.  For further information contact Michelle Johns on 03 353 6443.

Understanding Difficult Behaviours

Clinical Psychologists from Whakatata House speak on understanding and overcoming difficult behaviours that we can struggle with in our children.  They will also answer questions and provide information on different courses and supports available in Christchurch.  Tuesday 14 September at 7.30pm.  South City Christian Centre, Cnr Moorhouse Ave and Colombo Street.  Gold coin donation.

Research Participants Wanted! 

If you are a parent/caregiver of a gifted child currently enrolled in either a primary or secondary school and are prepared to complete a survey on that child’s schooling experiences, please contact Lisa Walker (phone 354 3377, email savannah@clear.net.nz).  Lisa is undertaking this survey as part of her M.Ed. degree at the University of Canterbury.  The aim of the research is to determine what parents think the educational requirements for gifted children are and their views on whether these requirements are currently being met at school.  The questionnaire should take approximately 30 minutes to complete and all information gained will be treated as confidential.

 



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