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Newsletter – 22nd October 2014

Kia ora, Talofa lava, hi everyone, johm riab sua, neih hou, kia orana, goeiedag, bula, kumusta, Namaste, malo e lelei, chao anh, kohomada, merhaba, kia orana, fakoalofa atu. Whew isn’t this year flying by, we are already in Term 4 and so much is happening. In the holidays the teachers all went to a conference in Rotorua to learn more about using ICT in the classroom and modern teaching methods. It was an amazing time and we all learnt so much, I’m sure you will see and hear about all the great things your children are doing in class. We would like to thank the Board for supporting us in this Professional Development. As most of you will know by now, sadly this is my last term at Linden School. I will be moving to Lyall Bay School to take up the role of principal there in 2015. The Board are in the process of appointing a new principal for Linden school. I hope you all took the opportunity to let the board know what you would like in a new principal by filling in the form that is in the Parent Hub and in the office. Yesterday we held our athletic sports. The weather was amazing, as were all the children. We had a fantastic day with many children showing areas where they are confident and competent that we don’t always all get to see. Many of the teachers also heard examples of children being considerate, such a lot of caring for each other, encouraging each other and camaraderie throughout the day. What a wonderful community we have. It was great to see the parents that managed to get here to support their children too, I know how difficult this is, especially with all the postponements. We are still gathering the results, and from these will pick a team of Year 4, 5 and 6’s, to compete at Tawa Zone’s later in the term. Have a look at some of the photos later in the

newsletter. This week is also production week. All of the classes have been spending a lot of time in creating their own part of the production, which celebrates some of our many cultures. Our production is called ‘The Magical Kete and the Tamariki of Linden School’, we will be performing it at Tawa college, on United Nations day - Friday 24th October at 6pm. All children will need to be at Tawa College by 5.40pm to prepare for the show. We look forward to seeing you all there, being proud of your confident, competent, considerate, and creative children. This week the children have started MoveImprove. A wonderful gymnastics and movement programme. This is run on Thursdays so ask your child to show you some of what they have been doing, I’m pretty sure you will be impressed. Room 3 held a creative assembly last week, where the children from other classes ‘chose’ what was going to happen next. Well done Room 3, it was a very difficult week to have an assembly being the first week back and all the production work you have been doing. The presenters did a great job and were very confident at introducing each ‘choice’. Please make sure you visit our Facebook page (Linden School Tawa) for updates around what is happening at school. It is really handy for keeping everyone up to date with postponements and upcoming events. See you all Friday evening. Melanie Dean Principal

GOTCHA winners from the last assembly: Edan from Room 3, was seen being very considerate and looking after children from room 1. Jordie from Room 3, was being very creative when using the field to practise for athletic sports. Sasha from Room 8, showed consideration toward other children at morning tea.

Proud Moments … Our confident, competent, considerate and creative students

Notices and Reminders… LINDEN SCHOOL PRODUCTION “The Children of Linden School and the Magic Kete” Tawa College Hall at 6pm Entry free Classes performing: Rms 1,2,3,8,9

Confident reading

Gardening club

Jeziah from Room 9, showed confidence, competence, and consideration and helped another child who was hurt.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEXT SAUSAGE SIZZLE – Friday 31st October. Order forms will go out on Tuesday next week.

Well done to you all.

Picnic day, playing volleyball

Sports Day, three legged race Sports day, high jump, long jump

Sports Day, Sack race

Relay race

CLASSROOM HAPPENINGS …

Room 1 This term Rūma Tahi have been exploring some new apps to help us with our writing. One app that we have been using is 'Show me'. To help us write down our ideas the way we want to, we have been recording our stories into our 'Show me' app, and then listening to them again to help us write! This way, we can easily remember our story and can focus on writing the words we want. We have written all sorts stories, ranging from what we did in the holidays to lions hiding behind couches!!

Room 2 Room 2 have been doing some fantastic reading, We are all reading more fluently, and reaching our reading goals. we have also done lots of reading about festivals, celebrations and other cultures. This term we have been reading lots of books about growing things, how you grow them and what you need to make things grow.

Room 3 Ruma Toru Have Gone Skoolbo Mad! You may have heard the talk around school about Ruma Toru trying out Skoolbo - they are loving it! Skoolbo is an online game where you can create a personalised avatar (profile) and practice maths and literacy skills. The game personalises learning for each student, so it is always 'just right' for each student's learning and never too hard or too easy. It is helping us to be confident and competent in our mathematics and literacy. Another great thing about Skoolbo is that you are able to use it at school and at home. Our next step is to introduce Skoolbo to the other classes at Linden School. We can't wait to share this fantastic learning tool!

Room 8 Room 8 has been getting in a lot of athletics practice since last term. We have been confidently running, throwing and jumping and competently working on our technique. For the arts we have been busy at work finishing our creative kiwiana videos for the production. We are really proud of them and we can't wait to show them to everyone this Friday Room 9 In Room Nine we have been practising hard for the Linden School Production on Friday. A group of students have shown competence and consideration as they collaboratively wrote and re-crafted the script. A lot of creativity was shown when the students made the dance, music and artwork. The students grew in confidence as they took ownership of their performance. Ms Engel is very proud of all their efforts.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 2014 Term dates Term 4: Mon 13 Oct to Wed 17 Dec

A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO HALLOWEEN

Come and join in a night of FUN, FOOD, FACE PAINTING, SPOT PRIZES, TALENT QUEST SCHOOL CHALLENGE AND GAMES for CHILDREN aged 5-12. Dress-up for fun but No

halloween costumes please. WHEN: FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER 6pm – 8pm (starting with a sausage sizzle for tea) WHERE: TAWA NEW LIFE CHURCH 236 Main Road Tawa This is a FREE EVENT but TICKETS are essential to gain entry. Can be picked up from the church or Tawa Take Note (postshop) Main Road from 6th Oct. Enquires Michele McDonald 2324924

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS Mon 13 Oct – First day term 4 First day term 4 Fri 24 Oct Linden School Production 6pm Friday 31 Oct Sausage sizzle by Parents & Friends Mon 3 Nov Parents and Friends Meeting 6pm Tues 11 Nov Board of Trustees meeting 6pm, staffroom Friday 28 November Sausage Sizzle by Parents & Friends Mon 1 Dec Parents and Friends 6pm Friday 12 December Sausage Sizzle by Parents & Friends Wed 17 Dec – Last day of school year School finishes at 12.15pm

* TAWA CANINE SOCIAL CLUB 1st November 2014 - 1.00pm until 2.00pm Grasslees Reserve (Garden Side) Join us on: www.facebook.com www.neighbourly.co.nz * MOGMUSIC Private tuition availablePIANO BEGINNERS from age 5 ; RECORDER BEGINNERS from age 7; GUITAR BEGINNERS from age 8; UKULELE BEGINNERS from age 7; TRUMPET BEGINNERS from age 8; VIOLIN BEGINNERS from age 5. Places available now. All lessons held at MOGMUSIC studio in Brooklyn. Please phone MOGGIE GRAYSON 3848-213 to book in.

* Churton Park Kindergarten are having their annual Quiz Night Fundraiser at 1841 on Sunday the 2nd of November. It will be a super fun night and there are some great prizes up for grabs. All proceeds go directly to supporting Churton Park Kindergarten. * TAWA-LINDEN Plunket pre-loved children’s clothing and toy sale. Atrium, New World Tawa, 35 Oxford St, Sat 8 Nov 11am to 1pm. Sausage sizzle and bake stall, bouncy castle, over 25 stalls. Contact Stacey to book a table $15 ea Ph: 2320216/021400628. Email: [email protected]

Sports Day, hurdles