Carisbrook School “Seek Excellence Together” “Whāia te iti kahuraki ka mahi tahi tātou” Newsletter 15

Thursday 26 May 2016

Principal’s Report

Carisbrook (Main) 217 South Rd, Caversham Ph: 455 8315 Fax: 455 3720 Carisbrook (Heights) 38 Riselaw Rd, Calton Hill Ph: 487 7465 Fax: 487 7465

Resilient Responsible Respectful

Kia ora, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Malo e Lelei, Fakaalofa Lahi atu, Bula Vinaka, Namaste, Ni Hao, Nei Ho, Selamat, Konnichiwa, Kamusta, Salam, Malo ni, Assalaam alaikum & greetings. We are continuing to receive regular new enrolments into Carisbrook School and we have been surprised at the number of enrolments that are for middle and senior classes. It is reassuring to hear from the parents of new enrolments that they have heard such positive comments about Carisbrook School, the school culture, the opportunities provided for students and the quality learning programmes. There are discussions happening here at school today about the feel of snow being around. Lets hope that snow does not eventuate here in Dunedin but just in case, please be prepared. Please familiarise yourself with the following snow day procedures. Snow Day Procedures:In the case of a late start or cancellation of school due to snow or ice, there will be announcements made over the following radio stations from 7.30 am:The Hits 89.4FM or www.thehits.co.nz or Radio Dunedin 1305AM or 99.8FM Or you may like to phone the Radio Dunedin Cancellation Line on 471-7555. Information from bus services will be included in those bulletins. Information will also be available on the school Skoolbag App Should conditions in your area be different to those in the rest of the city you must make individual decisions based on what is safest for your family. Once your child is at school please do not accept communication from them regarding school closures. If a decision to this effect is made, parents will be contacted immediately. There have been times where schools in Dunedin have had to close early due to snow. If we had to make that decision, we would contact all parents and caregivers to come to school to uplift their children. Sports Transportation:Many of our students have made the commitment to play miniball or netball this term at the Edgar Centre. We remind parents and caregivers that it is important that the students turn up for their games in the correct sports uniform and on time for the start of the game. We have recently had a number of students arrive in the office after school on game day stating they don’t have transportation to get to the Edgar Centre. Parents and caregivers, please assist us with this by transporting your children and other players to their game if possible. Reporting on Student Progress / Achievement:Parents and caregivers of year four to eight students can expect to receive a student report closer to the end of this term. Teachers are well on the journey of preparing the student progress and achievement reports. We would love to see a high percentage of parents and caregivers attending the mid year interviews. Carisbrook Swimming Pool:I am very keen to see our school pool operational again and have our students receiving swimming coaching and water experience this year. This morning we have had a successful funding grant given to our school that would cover some of the costs of relining the pool. The pool engineer will be onsite next week to discuss the refurbishment plan. The company is still confident of having the Carisbrook pool operational in time for term four. We are still awaiting news of another major funding grant; fingers crossed! I will let you know the dates that the pool will be refurbished. The company is trying to co-ordinate this with another Dunedin Pool being refurbished. Regards Ben Sincock, Principal

www.carisbrook.school.nz [email protected]

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Carisbrook School

to our new students…. Regan Fox

Briedan Hunt

Computers In Homes

Computers In Homes is once again happy to be able to offer families and extended family members the opportunity to participate in this great programme. For $50 total you will receive 20 hours training, a desktop or laptop and the opportunity to get a subsidised internet connection. We need to 10 people to fill up a class. Computers In Homes has been popular so you will need to be in quick. We will have a parent evening in June to explain what is involved and your commitments to the programme. If you are interested or need additional information please do not hesitate to contact Tony Hayward 021 754 848 or 03 4551366. Do not miss out on this great opportunity, Act now.

Matariki Celebrations

MATARIKI celebrations this year will be on the 18th of June. Again we will be having lots of crafts, food, story telling and singing. Please save this date, if you are a family of the school or part of the wider community and would like to support in some way such as making fried bread, poi making, flax weaving, carving, etc. Please let Rachelle Moors know as we would love to make this just as special as last year. Whiria te Tangata Weave the people together.

Carisbrook Enviroschools Bronze Certificate Reflection

Carisbrook School has been working steadily on it’s Enviroschool journey and is having a meeting on Friday 26th May at 9:00am to reflect on how much we have achieved and set future goals for a sustainable school community. All welcome. Please RSVP to Ann Ruxton at [email protected] so we can confirm numbers.

Thank you

Friends of Carisbrook School would like to send a massive Thank You to all Children, Parents and Teachers for your support in attending our first Disco for the year. We hope you all had a fun time.

Board of Trustees Voting Papers

Parent Representatives Voting papers, along with candidate statements have now been posted. Your vote will not be counted unless the voting paper is delivered or posted to the Returning Officer in the envelope provided by noon on Friday 3 June. If you post the form it must be postmarked before noon on Friday 3 June. If you do not received a voting paper in the mail this will be due to the school not having your up to date address. Please contact the school to amend your details.

Student Absences

Now that the cold weather has set in there will be, no doubt, more colds and flus. We would be grateful if you can keep your child home if they are unwell however wet or cold weather is not an excuse for your child to stay home from school. Please remember to contact the school if your child is going to be late to school or absent for the day.

Student Reports & Parent/Teacher Interviews

Middle and Senior student reports will come home with your child on Friday 17 June. Parent/interviews for all students will be held on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 June. More information on how to book will be included in upcoming newsletters.

Winter Sports DRAW - NETBALL Thursday 26 May Monday 30 May Tuesday 31 May DRAW - MINIBALL Thursday 26 May Monday 30 May Wednesday 1 June

Carisbrook Blue Carisbrook Red Carisbrook Stars Carisbrook Shooters Carisbrook Green Carisbrook Yellow

Carisbrook Heat Carisbrook Hornets Carisbrook Hawks

vs. vs. vs.

vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.

Tahuna 7A DNI Blue Wakari Yellow St Francis Xavier Shooters St Clair Gems Wakari Red

St Clair 7 DNI Trail Blazers St Clair

3:40pm 3:30pm 4:20pm

3:45pm 5:15pm Coach to advice

Court 2 Court 4 Court 4

Check out the draws and results for Dunedin sports at http://drawsresults.sportsrunner.net

Court 12 Court 15

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Carisbrook School Quiz Night Monday 30th May at 7:00pm Teams of 6 Tickets available from the school office Anyone keen to join a team let Katrina Munro know. Proceeds are to purchase rewards for positive behaviour.

Friends of Carisbrook School would like to thank The Warehouse in South Dunedin for their generosity and support. Last Friday The Warehouse and Friends of Carisbrook School were able to pass on $3,000 worth of kitchen products to help with food technology at Carisbrook School

Sausage Sizzle - Tomorrow, Friday 27 May Singapore Exchange Lunch Fundraiser Tomorrow, Friday 27 May we will be selling a lunch pack, which will include a sausage with bread, tomato sauce, and a mini chocolate bar for only $2:50. Members of the Singapore group will have a table set up outside the senior block before school to take order forms and money. Heights students please order at the school office. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…… ORDER FORM - LUNCH PACK Name: _________________________________________ Room: _________________________________________ Number of lunch packs required

Important Diary Dates May Friday

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Enviroschools Meeting,

June Friday Friday Saturday Tuesday Wednesday

3 17 18 21 22

BOT Voting Closes at Noon Middle and Senior Student Reports sent home Matariki Celebrations Parent/Teacher Interviews Parent/Teacher Interviews

Carisbrook School

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Board of Trustees Elections

The term of the current Carisbrook School Board of Trustees will end in June of this year. We are currently looking for a minimum of five trustees to be nominated for the new Board. It is good to have a diverse group of people who can bring experience and knowledge from a variety of areas. If you have knowledge in one or more of the following areas, we would appreciate your nomination:

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Previous experience being on boards or committees,

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Financial knowledge, Awareness of Māori and Pacific Island cultures, Policy knowledge Strategic planning skills Community engagement An educational background.

The current Board Members, including myself, would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

The "Cook Islands Christian Church" Sunday Service 15th May 2016 @ 10am. Venue: Carisbrook School Hall 217 South Rd, Caversham

Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to attend or if you have any questions. Sheralyn Weepers Board Chairperson

For further info. Contact Mr. Tuatai Piniata 0212394243 or 4554205

Activate Music Academy - New lessons spaces available Lessons in guitar, bass, drums, piano, singing, ukulele, and electronic music production. Check out our website to register, and download your free copy of Introduction to Music. Get in touch if you’d like a free trial lesson, or let us know if there’s anything else we can do to help you make music happen! https://activatemusic.academy/lesson-registration/ [email protected] 03 425 0706

Caversham Community Conversation Come along … Where - Carisbrook School Hall When - Saturday 29 May 2016 Time – 1:00pm to 3:00pm