End of TermLooking back on a squally last day of the term, it is hard to remember the wonderful fine weather we've had this term. The weather has been matched by the great learning opportunities the staff have provided and the awesome work the students have produced. Now it is a time to rest up before we head into the middle terms of the year. Before we head off on the break, on behalf of the students and staff, a huge thanks to our dedicated team on FOTHS for the fundraising over the last few weeks and thanks to parents for getting in behind them. The Easter raffle, sale of Hot Cross Buns and Disco have raised good money for FOTHS (and of course made many of us fatter). Look out for some more fun, fundraisers next term. With the end of the term we are also bidding farewell to Rohini and Ratish as our SKIDS operators. On behalf of the staff and students, we thank them for the support they've given the school over the past eight years. Rohini and Ratish will still operate the holiday programme over the next two weeks. From next term staff from SKIDS regional office will run the programme. Next term there are plenty of events happening both inside and out of the classroom. At the end of May/start of June we have our annual book weeks incorporating the book fair, character dress up day and grandparents' afternoon, Matariki in the middle of June, and reporting to parents at the end of the term. I hope you are able to enjoy having your children home over the next two-week break as much as we enjoy having them during term time. Have a safe time and we will look forward to welcoming everyone back on the 29th April. Kevin Bush Principal |Tumuaki How We Express Ourselves ShowcaseAs part of our next Unit of Inquiry into How We Express Ourselves, we are looking at holding a showcase night. This will focus on the different ways we celebrate culture. The evening will showcase the work the students do in class as part of the Unit of Inquiry. More will follow at the start of next term. Board of Trustees ElectionNext term is the Board of Trustee Elections. This is a great opportunity to set the future direction of the school. Given the whole-scale review of our schooling system, there will be the added opportunity to set the new structures in motion. Boards are made up of five parents, the principal and a staff trustee. Their role is one of governance ensuring the school meets our legislative requirements. Whilst this sounds very high-brow, the Ministry of Education do a great job of breaking this down into plain language and we are supported by many professional agencies and organisations. Perhaps the main role of the board is helping to develop the culture and future direction of the school. In order to do this well, the board needs to have a good cross-section of our community. The board election is for five parent trustees and the term of each board is three years. The board meets every third and eighth week of term. Currently these meetings are held on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 and run through to 9:00. For more information on board elections, please click here. The key dates for the election are: 10 May Nominations open 24 May Nominations close 29 May Voting papers sent out 7 June Election Day 13 June Votes counted 14 June Elected trustees takes office MuralsOver the holidays, pop into the school and have a look at the murals that have gone up. These were done last year by Mrs Kane and a 2018 Year 5&6 students. Calendar Term 1Please check this calendar weekly as dates may change and things may be added.12 Apr – Term 1 Ends Calendar Term 2Please check this calendar weekly as dates may change and things may be added.29 Apr – Term 2 Begins 01 May – FOTHS Meeting 7pm 03 May – Whole School Assembly 14 May - BOT Meeting 17 May – Pink Shirt Day 17 May – Sharing our Learning (No Assembly) 23 May – Book Fair Opens 27 May - 31 May - Book Week 29 May - Visiting Author in School 30 May – Grandparents' Afternoon 31 May – Book Fair Closes 31 May – Whole School Assembly 05 June - Yr 5&6 North Counties Winter Sports 11 June - Yr 7&8 North Counties Winter Sports 14 June - Matariki - Te Kahui O Nga Whetu 14 June – Whole School Assembly 25 June – Student Achievement Meetings & Sharing our Learning 26 June – Student Achievement Meetings & Sharing our Learning 28 June – Whole School Assembly 04 July – Disco 05 July – Whole School Assembly 05 July – Term 2 Ends 22 July – Term 3 Begins The term dates for 2019 are:Term 1: Wednesday 30 Jan – Friday 12 April Term 2: Monday 29 April – Friday 05 July Term 3: Monday 22 July – Friday 27 Sept Term 4: Monday 14 Oct – Thursday 12 Dec School Policies on School DocsUp for review this term: · School Swimming Pool (Board/staff/parents) · Alcohol / Drugs and other harmful substances (Board/staff/parents) To review and provide feedback for the above policy please visit our School Docs website. Enter the user name (tehihi) and password (karaka) 1. Read the policy. 2. Click the red Policy Review icon at the right-hand top corner of the page. A new screen will appear. 3. Select your role (board member, staff member, or parent/caregiver) from the drop-down list. 4. Enter your name (optional). 5. Submit your ratings and comments. If you want to view any of our other school policies please do so. KINDO ON-LINEKindo School Shop!! It is our preferred method of payment for your child’s school expenses, and we encourage you to set up your family account today. It’s easy, convenient, open 24/7 and available on our school website. www.tehihi.school.nz |