PARENTS NEWSLETTER TERM 1, WEEK 4 23 February 2012

AMENDED MISSION:

"To provide a Christ-centred education where students are empowered to achieve great things for

God’s Kingdom."

Maranatha Christian School 180 Hill Road, Belmont, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand

T 565 0749 F 565 0747 E maranatha@maranatha.school.nz W maranatha.school.nz

Debbie Middleton - Principal

Dear Maranatha Christian School Community, Tena Koutou Katoa, Masikati, Magandang tanghali, Goeie dag! Our theme this year is “God is All Knowing”. This term we are looking in particular at God as Provider, and realising our role as His stewards. In keeping with this theme, the vision for our whole school camp is: “As stewards we will connect with The Provider and the community and creation He has blessed us with”. There will be opportunities for Connecting with God, people and creation, having fun, developing leadership potential, working as a team, building strengths and serving. This term we have already been blessed with powerful examples of how God is all-knowing and how He provides. Thank you to all those of you who have shared your stories with us. We are all looking forward to hearing more throughout the year. Thank you to all the families who supported our Meet the Teacher and Family Picnic Evening. It was great to see you all, spend time together and build community. God bless you all, Ma te Atua koutou e manaaki, Debbie Middleton

Mark your calendar: Thursday 23 February Touch Rugby Maranatha 1-4 cancelled tonight Friday 24 February Touch Rugby Maranatha 5 Friday 24 February Technology Y7 & 8 Monday 27 February Camp Meeting for parent helpers 7—8 p.m. Wednesday 29 February Bake Sale R7—bring coins Friday 2 March Technology Y7 & 8 Monday—Wednesday 5—7 March Fonterra Science Roadshow Tuesday 6 March Assembly 1.45 p.m. Thursday 8 March MFB Community Prayer meeting 7.30—8.30 p.m. Friday 9 March Technology Y7 & 8 Wednesday—Friday 14– 16 March Whole School Camp at El Rancho, Waikanae

Camp 2012 14—16 March To ensure the smooth running of the camp, and student safety, we need important information from you. Please follow the link below and complete the form for your child(ren). The completion of this form is compulsory for all students who are attending camp. https://docs.google.com/a/maranatha.school.nz/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFBPYkJ0SzIyb3BaMUs1WE9Edl9SNlE6MQ#gid=0 Monday 27 February 7—8 p.m.

If you are registered as a parent helper for camp, please attend the meeting on Monday evening to get detailed information about the camp and what is expected. Family Night at Camp Thursday 15 March

On the Thursday evening of camp, all families are invited to come out and join us for a family evening at camp. If you are a day visitor, please bring a picnic meal with you as we will have dinner together after a family Amazing Race event. Please add this to your social calendar. See you there! Camp 2010 memories:

Sports Notices: Netball

Does your child want to play netball this year? Games will be on Saturdays for Y3/4, Y5/6 or Y7/8 depending on numbers. Cost will be $35 Y3-6 and $40 Y7/8 Grading day is 31st March. Finals day (top 2 teams for each grade) is 25th August. We are looking at purchasing new uniforms for the school. If you would like to be a part of this discussion please email sport@maranatha.school.nz We are also looking for coaches/managers for each grade. Please email me if you are interested. Hockey

Your child will be asked if (s)he wants to play hockey this year. Games will be on Saturday mornings, finishing no later than 9.30am (though this may change). At this stage we will be looking at Y1-3 and Y4-6 depending on numbers and abilities. I suggest you contact Naenae Hockey Club if your child is at the Intermediate age. Cost will be around $85, but this is being negotiated at the moment. Your child will also require their own stick (around $20), mouth guard, and shin pads. Children will wear School PE uniform. Playing days will be in Terms 2 and 3. We are also looking for coaches/managers for each grade. Please email me sport@maranatha.school.nz if you are interested. Touch Draw (Thursday) Cancelled on account of weather Touch Draw (Friday) Maranatha 5 v Muritai Rush 5.30 p.m. Hutt Park (Seaview) Touch Rugby Registration Reminder

If your child is playing Touch this year (s)he must register. Click on the link beside your child’s team name. If you have already registered, thank you very much. Unless your child is registered (s)he will not be able to play from round 2. Maranatha 1 (Y3/4) https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v5/regoform.cgi?aID=12993&fID=920&teamcode=2656010 Maranatha 2 (Y3/4) https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v5/regoform.cgi?aID=12993&fID=920&teamcode=2656009 Maranatha 3 (Y5/6) https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v5/regoform.cgi?aID=12993&fID=920&teamcode=2656006 Maranatha 4 (Y5/6) https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v5/regoform.cgi?aID=12993&fID=920&teamcode=2656004 Maranatha 5 (Y7/8) https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v5/regoform.cgi?aID=12994&fID=743&teamcode=2656000

Uniform Shop: Thank you all for using the online ordering system from the new website as it really works well. A reminder that the shop will not be open for the next 4 weeks on Wednesdays, and will only open again on Wednesday 28 March, as Alana will be away. Lynn opens the shop on Friday mornings from 8.45 to 9.15 a.m.

Well done!! Annaleisha Wood played cricket for the Wellington schools under 14 Development Team. The team came second to Manawatu at the tournament.

Prayer Poem from Mrs Chapman , founding Principal (90 years old) Spirit so Holy, Bless Thou the lowly, Upon our children now fall. Come with thy Cleansing Grace, Fill them with Thy Desire, Thrill them, that they aspire To learn of Thee, And thus learning that they love To give their hearts to THEE Anoint our teachers all Before Thy Throne to fall,

Fill them, oh Cleansing Stream, Teaching them on thee to learn Yet more and more. Oh COME on them to fall, With Thy Holy Spirit Zeal, Unite their hearts as one, Heavenly Father, Spirit and Son, Thy Ways to learn, As on Thee they learn. Yet more and more; Holy Spirit, Spirit Holy, C_O_M_E!

Christian Music CDs for sale: The students enjoyed the Jules Riding concert which was held on Monday. Jules is selling CDs which are available from the office at a special price of $12 each. Titles are: Kids-time with Jules Riding Kids-time with Jules Riding 2 (God’s Love) Please contact the school office if you are interested (limited stock).

Bake Sale: Room 7 is organising a Bake Sale to raise funds for our World Vision sponsored child. It will be held at lunchtime on Wednesday 29 February. A list of products available will be sent home with the Juniors on Monday. Parents, please ensure that the right amount of money is sent to school in a named envelope. Thank you Kundayi Ngwerume

Public Notices

Library time Room 1

Community Minded People

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd is now recruiting Community Coordinators in your area. We are looking for men and women who believe that international student exchange is a life-changing experience for young people and for the host families in their local community. As a Coordinator, you will interview potential host families and provide ongoing support to both families and students to ensure that the exchange experience is a success for everyone and you’ll interview local students wishing to study overseas.

You’ve got questions?… contact us on 1300 135 331 (Australia) or 0800 440 079 (New Zeala nd)

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd is a not-for-profit company registered as a secondary exchange organisation with education authorities in Australia and New Zealand. Our Mission is to “offer the unique experi-ence of living and studying in another culture and to enable young people to develop the skills and awareness that will enhance their future potential. Experience is everything™.”

www.studentexchange.org.au www.studentexchange.org.nz

Parents’ Playgroup Tuesday 28 February 1.30 p.m. Have a relaxing coffee in a very kiddy-friendly cafe with other Maranatha parents while preschoolers play! All welcome at Benedicts cafe Maungaraki (opposite Maungaraki shops) before afternoon school pick up. Approx 10 minutes drive from school. Any questions or suggestions call Marnie Sime 5688 907 or 027 819 6102

Need a babysitter or nanny?

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