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Newsletter 26 Feb 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. What fantastic weather we have had lately. The children have been able to get out and about, burning off all that energy during breaks and P.E. I have been in and out of the rooms a bit in these first few weeks and am pleased to report that all the classes are settled and learning well. Remember if you would like to speak to your child’s teacher just pop in or make an appointment. All the Year 6 students were given the opportunity to put their names forward to be a Student Councillor. They were asked to prepare something that showed the Pohutukawa syndicate why they would make a great councillor. We had speeches, power points, and voice recordings that a lot of time and effort had gone into. They talked about how passionate they are about Linden School and how they want to continue and build on all the great things that are happening here. We are all looking forward to having you all as fantastic representatives of Linden School. The Parent Hub has opened and there have been a few parents making good use of it. Some parents mentioned that they would like some sessions on how they can help at home with reading, writing and maths so I have put a sign-up sheet in there for you all. If you would like to attend a forum around these, or other, subjects fill in sheet with what you want to learn and the best time for you and we will get something sorted. Thank you to those parents who took the time to fill in our community survey. The Board and staff got together on Friday night to bring all the ideas together and set our direction for the next three years. We are still in the process of finalising what this will look like, but you will be kept up to date. We are constantly reviewing where we are at and what we are doing and appreciate your input. A huge thank you to Soi and Petaia who have volunteered to help out with Polyclub. We are so excited to have you working with us. If there is anyone else who would like to come along and help with Polyclub or Kapa Haka please let us know when you are available. We had a fire drill yesterday and I have to say how marvelous all the children were at sensibly leaving their rooms and waiting quietly on the field while their teachers made sure everyone was accounted for. They really showed the 4C’s. Last week we had our first assembly with Room 3 leading us. They showed us how competent they had grown with their recorder skills, well done Room 3. This week Rooms 1 and 2 are leading assembly and I know they have got something really creative planned, so make sure you come along. Most importantly this week is our Powhiri to welcome all our new students. You are all warmly invited to join us for the powhiri and light refreshments in the staff room afterward. This is a significant part of our school calendar and we look forward to seeing you there. Melanie Dean Principal

We would like to welcome a new pupil to Linden School. We know you will have a marvellous time, becoming Confident, Competent, Considerate and Creative - Jessie Rm 9 GOTCHA winners from last assembly: Micah, Room 9 for being confident in the playground.. Josh, Room 9 for being creative at morning tea with Cruz, playing basketball. Fefiloi, Room 3 being considerate and helping gout a lot in the classroom. Simon, Room 8 being confident when playing with his friends. Congratulations to all of these children, they all received a prize from the GOTCHA box.

Proud Moments

Confident, Competent, Considerate, Creative Congratulations to our new Student Councillors for 2014: Back row: Adam, Patrick, Matolu, John Front row: Mari, Stephanie, Shyann, Tori

Powhiri Invitation Parents and Friends Team are calling for Volunteers Can you help out with the sausage sizzle on 7th March?

Come along to our Powhiri Friday 28 February 10.30am

Please contact the office or Angela Hart if you can help

Room 1 In Terrific Tahi we are being creative in the ways we learn our 'heart words'. Each week we have different words to learn by heart. This week one of our words is the word is. We have made it with playdough, put it onto our word web and written the word 'is' on our hearts to take home and practise.

Room 2 We are learning to double our numbers up to 20. We can double five so it is ten, three until it is six, and seven and know it makes 14. We are so competent with this that we can 'break them in half again'. We know that four broken in half is two, 12 broken in half is six and 20 in half is ten. Room 3 In Physical Education, Room 3 are learning to have a confident attitudes towards sport and physical education. We have been building our confidence by practicing our throwing skills using both small and large balls. In a few weeks we will be using the skills we have been learning to play Netby (a game that combines netball and rugby). We can't wait! Room 8 Room 8 has been learning about the Winter Olympics for inquiry. We have looked at some of the events and become competent and confident in our Ski Jumping knowledge. We have also looked at Russia, the country where the Winter Olympics has been held, and used lots of computers for our work Room 9 This year we have begun a read and feed session from 10:45 to 11:00am where the students drink their milk and eat their morning tea and Ms Engel reads. We have been enjoying the writing of Margaret Mahy. The students show consideration by sitting still and not rustling packets while listening to the stories. They have shown they are confident, competent, and creative by using some of the features Mahy used in her writing, such as alliteration, in their own writing, which helps to create pictures in their readers’ minds.

Family and Friends Friday 7th March sausage sizzle. Order forms included with newsletter or from school office. Sausages $1.50, Charlies Orange Juice $2. Please enclose exact change. Orders to be in by Wednesday 5th March

Community

Notices

Are you or someone you know having a baby between November 2013 & January 2014 ? Love children and want to make a positive difference in their lives ?

Roots of Empathy is a social services programme run by Barnardos, in primary schools throughout Wellington. We’re seeking a parent & baby to be a "Family Visitor" for Linden School’s 2014 programme. It’s a voluntary role and involves making 9 visits to a classroom, with an instructor, over the school year (around once a month) starting in March. The visits are 45 minutes and held at a mutually convenient day/time and can be changed if baby is unwell. Lead by the trained Roots of Empathy instructor, the students will interact with the parent and baby, learn about infant safety, human development and effective parenting practises. To enable the students to witness all the amazing milestones that occur in the first year of life, we require the baby to be 2-4 months old at start of the school year in February. For more information please contact Michelle Block on 027 421 2373 or [email protected]

TAWA JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB REGISTRATION: Wednesday 12 March 2014,in the Lobby of the New World Supermarket, Tawa, 5.30 to 7.30 pm.  Registration of Players for the 2014 Season  Hurricane Players will be present to assist with the registration and sign autographs for the kids  Senior club will be there with the Swindale Shield and Jubilee Cup trophies Sunday 16 March, 11.00 am to 1.00pm, Junior Rugby Clubrooms at the southern end of Lyndhurt Park, Park Ave, Tawa.  Registration of Players for the 2014 Season  Free Milo breakfast for all players registering If anyone requires furthjer information they can email the Committee at [email protected] ASTHMA WELLINGTON - Free Asthma Education & Support Session Last Thursday of every month starting Thursday 27th February 5.30pm Level 1 Salvation Army Building , Johnsonville Road Gold coin donation Phone: 04 237 4520

An invitation to: The parenting children course for those parenting 0-10 year olds - Topics covered: *Building strong foundations*Meeting our children's needs*Setting boundaries*Teaching healthy relationships - 9 March - 6 April 2014 (5 weeks) 3 - 5p.m at The Emmaus Centre, St Christopher’s Anglican Church, $30 (Couple) or $20 (solo) Contact: Church office on 232 8448 to book ([email protected]). Free onsite Children’s Activities so bring the whole family

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR! Get a few neighbours together over a barbecue in your street. It's simple to do. Pick up a few tips about running a street gettogether for Neighbours’ Weekend in March. Queries to 232 5030 or see www.tawalink.com/neighbours.html. ALL KIDS FREE at Staglands on Children’s Day Staglands Wildlife Reserve will be celebrating Children’s Day on Sunday 2nd March by offering FREE ADMISSION into The Reserve for ALL CHILDREN. In addition to their usual attractions they will be putting on extra activities down at The Barn. So if you are looking for a great Children’s day outing why not gather your friends and connect with nature at Staglands on the 2nd March? Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café "Celebrating 40 Years" Akatarawa Valley, RD 2, Upper Hutt 5372, New Zealand, Ph +64 4 526 7529 Fax +64 4 526 8529 www.staglands.co.nz UPCOMING EVENTS Fri 28 Feb Powhiri 10.30am Assembly 2.15 Tues 4 March Yr 5/6 sports day Thurs 6 March Yr 5/6 sports day postponement Fri 7th March Friday Sausage sizzle run by FAMILY AND FRIENDS Tues 11 March Year 3 / 4 sports day Thurs 13 March Year 3 / 4 sports day postponement Fri 14 March Assembly 2.15 Mon 17 March Anne Hare challenge Tues 18 March Yr 1 / 2 sports day Wed 19 March Anne Hare challenge postponement Thur 20 March Yr 1 / 2 sports day postponement Tues 25 March School photos Fri 28 March Assembly 2.15 Thur 3 April Student led conferences (for some yr 1-3 children) Fri 11 April Assembly 2.15 Thur 17 April Last day Term 1 Mon 5 May First day Term 2

2014 Term dates Term 1: Mon 3 Feb to Thurs 17 April Term 2: Mon 5 May to Fri 4 July Term 3: Mon 21 July to Fri 26 Sept Term 4: Mon 13 Oct to Wed 17 Dec