LOBURN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER April 5 2017 Innovative - Dynamic - Exciting Phone 3128828 Email
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Last week we welcomed Monique Hillier to school. Monique joins big sister Maddie at Loburn. I know how much Monique enjoys school already. We also welcome Anna-Marie Roberts to the staff. Anna-Marie is working as a teacher aide in Team East and Team North.
Last week I attended the second meeting of the teachers involved in the Puketeraki Community of Learning (CoL). We now have 33 teachers operating as “Within School” teachers, across the 17 schools. Lynette Sutherland from Loburn is in this group, along with 11 teachers from the high school. Discussion topics have included transitions, relationships, collaboration, assessment, relevance, technology and engagement of students. What all the teachers have found is that they all face similar challenges and barriers, but it is the decisions around these that provide the unique opportunities for all of the schools and their students. Our CoL has 4 achievement challenges 1. Raise literacy achievement of all the students with particular emphasis on boys writing Years 1-8 and accelerating the achievement of reading for students after 1 year at school. 2. Raise achievement of Maori students across Puketeraki, with particular emphasis on writing in years 1-8 and at NCEA level. 3. Raise mathematics achievement of all all the students with particular emphasis on years 6 -10. 4. Raise student achievement in NCEA with particular emphasis on student leavers at NCEA Level 2 and 3, and boys achievement at Level 3.
I listened with hope and optimism around the new government service that replaces Child, Youth and Family. Oranga Tamariki Ministry for Vulnerable Children opened last week and with it, an expectation that all children will be cared for, will be safe and be given the life opportunities that they deserve. Children don’t have a choice of the environment they are brought into and consequently many never get the chance to live a life like our children. I have always wondered why agencies like Plunket were run into the ground through lack of funding, when really they should be funded to the maximum to ensure not just the children succeeded, but parents were given the skills to be great parents. Providing support at the bottom of the cliff is both reactive and costly and never solves any of the problems. Providing funding, time and resources at the earliest possible opportunity will eventually make the difference and turn our disgraceful child abuse statistics around. Supporting children is everyones responsibility. They are our future. With the wet weather comes colds and flu. Please ensure that your children are appropriately prepared for school each day. Gumboots are a good option for outside and a pair of warm indoor shoes are a great idea. Fancy boots or shoes are not appropriate. We have a large number of named and unnamed clothing items that have been left at school. If you think you are missing
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Mt Thomas Walks Friday 5 May A reminder to complete the attached form or the online survey if you are able to help with the walks around Mt Thomas. https://goo.gl/dPV5Dv Enjoy the rest of the week. Keep the fire going!! Hei konā rā Stuart
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Our 2 PCT teams that did so well at the event last week. Kaitlyn, Taylah and Harry, and Emily, Jamie-Lee and Rowan having fun with the electrical kits.
Friday Night Basketball April 7 - Final Games
Monday Night Football Draw 10 April Final Game Yr 1/2 Loburn v Southbrook 3.45pm J2A Yr 3/4 Loburn v Fernside 4.30pm J4B
Loburn Lions v Oxford 4pm Oxford Loburn Lakers v Ashley 6.15pm Mega2 Loburn Leopards v Woodend 4.45pm Woodend Loburn Lynx v Swannanoa 4.45pm Swannanoa
Qualities Certificates Week 9 High Performer
Lucy Bergman, Isaac Power, Rosalie Hilton, Henry Ward, Maggie McDermott, Mckayla Bevins, Archie McAlister, Julia Farrar
Investigator Thinker
Matilda MacMillan
Team Player
Harriet Jolly
Communicator
Jacob Roberts, Hunter Brereton, Joseph Westwood-Davies, Ayla Atkinson, Milly Cox
Giant Pumpkin Growing Competition Some enormous pumpkins turned up at school this Monday. Luckily Mr. Priddy was on Road Patrol and was there to help them across the road. Team North were in charge of the weigh in and here are the results: Alex Rabbidge 20.1kg, Sophie Paterson 18.8kg, AJ Rabbidge 18.5kg and Ben Dowdall 6.4kg. Prizes will be awarded in Assembly this Friday and the pumpkins will be on show in the Mt. Thomas Room. Thank you to all the students and families that participated!
Loburn Tennis Club The Loburn Tennis Club would like to congratulate Maggie Mcdermott on winning the under 10’s and under tennis trophy, Laura Kelso the Sportsmanship Cup and James Jolly for the Sportsmanship Cup for the 11’s and 12’s. Canterbury Computer Services Ltd are proud to provide fast, efficient and reliable IT support offering both onsite and remote access services, the latter of which allows us to connect to clients computers remotely to facilitate the investigation and resolution to many IT issues without the need for Wiltshire lambs for sale- 6 girls and 7 wethers -shed wool so no shearing required! From $100 Phone Cath 3128306 or
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Mt Thomas Forest School Trip Friday 5 May As many of you know, each year we take the school to the foothills of North Canterbury. This year we are planning a trip to Mt Thomas. There are some great walks that take you through native tawhai / beech and podocarp forest and can accommodate the different levels of the school. Below are the details of the walks. We would love to have as many parents as we can join us for this outing. If you can help please fill out the form below and return to school by Monday 10 April The three walks are as follows: ( A map of the area is on the following page) Group 1. New Entrant to Year 2: Up Red Pine track to the Kereru Track, and down Wooded Gully. Approximate time 1.5 hours. This group will only need to carry a light morning tea and a drink. Lunch will be in the picnic area. Group 2. Year 3 to Year 5: Up Wooded Gully Track to Red Pine, then down Red Pine before joining up to Wooded Gully. Approximate time 3 hours. This group will need to carry morning tea and lunch. Group 3. Year 6 to Year 8: Up Wooded Gully to Saddle, across to the summit of Mt Thomas, down the Summit Track. Approximate time 5 hours. This group will be carrying morning tea and lunch as well suitable clothing allowing for changes in the weather. All students should be prepared for changeable weather conditions. Thermals / poly pro clothing, raincoat are necessary as well as suitable footwear. The three groups will be treated as three separate groups with each having their own transport and parent help for the day. Group 1 and 2 will leave school around 10.30am, starting their walks at 11am. Returning back to school around 2.30pm. Group 3 will leave around 8.30am returning around 3pm. Depending on the availability of parent transport we may or may not use the school bus. If you feel that your child is not able to complete his / her walk please let us know below so we can accommodate them. Conversely if you feel your child could move up a group, fill out the box below. All students are expected to participate. The times are very approximate and they are allowing for several stops along the way. Some students will find the walks challenging. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Stuart Priddy ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Mt Thomas Walk Reply Form You can also complete this online https://goo.gl/dPV5Dv Change of group notice Name: Reason:
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Parent Transport and Supervision Please indicate if you can help with transport and what group you would prefer to be in. We are still happy to have parent help even if they cannot provide transport Name: ______________________ I can provide transport to and from Mt Thomas
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PLEASE RETURN THE FORM TO SCHOOL BY MONDAY 10 APRIL
Home and School Whittakers Chocolate Fundraiser! On Thursday the 30th of March, carry-boxes with 36 individual Whittakers Mixed flavoured chocolate bars will be sent home with each child to sell. These are to be sold for $2 each. Remember to store the Whittaker’s fundraising bars in a cool place, taking care to avoid areas of direct sunlight. Also remember dont miss out on your chance to win the award of “ Loburn’s Most Chocolate Top seller” prize of $50.00.....WOW !! 1st $50.00, 2nd $30.00, 3rd$$20.00. Please return your money to the School office and get your name ticked off the list. You can pay cash or do an Internet payment to Loburn School PTA 030674 0065097 00. ***FINAL DAY TO RETURN ALL MONEY IS WEDNESDAY MAY 3RD PLEASE*** There are more boxes available for those keen to sell more! Please contact Jodie 021 06 13 320 if you would like more boxes to be given out to your child on the 30th. Take advantage of the two week holiday to sell your chocolate! Good luck selling!!! Thank you for supporting Loburn School Fundraising! The 2017 Annual Sefton
TUG OF WAR
Sefton School, Upper Sefton Road, Sunday 21st May 2017 Gates open 9am, 1st pull 10am rain, hail or snow!
Trophy Pull
First prize of $1500 Each team must consist of 8 people. The Trophy Pull has a total weight limit of 760kg (equivalent to 95kg each). You may register up to ten people in your team, but only eight will be pulling at any one time.
Mixed Pull
First prize of $1000
The Mixed Pull has no weight limit but at least four of the team members must be female. You may register up to ten people in your team, but only eight will be pulling at any one time.
Alongside the Tug of War contest, there is also the FastGrass Vehicle Pull. Teams of four compete to pull a vehicle from a standing start as fast as they can. New to 2017 is the Sefton Gumboot throw! You can enter both of these on the day for this event. There's no need to register your team, just turn up and have a go!
A great day out in the country for all the family. Food, coffee & beer are all available as well as children's entertainment , highland dancing and market stalls to shop at. Tug of War is a great team builder, compete in the Men’s Trophy Pull or get the girl's to join in a Mixed Pull team. Early Bird entries are open now, get yours in by April 21st for a reduced entry fee! Full Details at www.tugofwar.sefton.org.nz or email us at
[email protected] or call 027 4644511. Entry Fee $120 per team reduced to $100 by 22nd April. FREE spectator entry, FREE children's entertainment
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LOBURN SCHOOL CALENDAR MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
2017 3 April
4 April
5 April
6 April
7 April
School closes 12pm
Assembly Team Esat
Goal Setting Interviews Yr 4-8
10 April
11 April
12 April
13 April
14 April
Assembly 9am
Good Friday
Topic Sharing 9.40am Last day of the term 17 April
18 April
19 April
20 April
21 April
24 April
25 April
26 April
27 April
28 April
1 May
2 May
3 May
4 May
5 May
Assembly 9am
School Trip to Mt Thomas
8 May
9 May
10 May
11 May
12 May
BoT Meeting 7pm 15 May
16 May
17 May
Assembly 9am 18 May
19 May Assembly 9am
22 May
23 May
24 May
Loburn School X Country 29 May
30 May
Tri Schools X Country
Rangiora High School Open Day
5 June
6 June
Queens Birthday 12 June
31 May
25 May
26 May
Rangiora High School Open Day
Assembly 9am
1 June
2 June Assembly 9am
7 June
8 June
North Canterbury Cross Country 13 June
14 June
9 June Assembly 9am
15 June
BoT Meeting 7pm
16 June Loburn School Quiz Night WPCA Lake Daniels
Term 1: Term 2: Term 3: Term 4:
2017 SCHOOL TERMS
Monday 30 January to Thursday 13 April Monday 1 May to Friday 7 July Monday 24 July to Friday 29 September Monday 16 October to Tuesday 19 December (to be confirmed)
