GRETA VALLEY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

3 August 2016

GRETA VALLEY SCHOOL SKILLS FOR LIFE!

Dear Parents/Caregivers

HANGIOur end of term Hangi was a great night. Thank you so much for your support. Special thanks to Duane Howie and Kereama for putting the hangi down and Paul Evans for digging the holes. Grateful thanks also to Maria Pender for the brazier and gazebo. Maria arrived at lunchtime and cooked up saveloys and sausages for the children on the brazier. Thanks Maria, the children had a lot of fun and your efforts made the day just that little bit more special. What a wonderful community we have.

We have lots of pots and containers left at school after the Hangi. Please check in Room 4 and see if there is anything of yours in there.

PRODUCTION Victoria King is working with the students on our school production of ‘Hoodwinked’ a version of the Robin Hood story. The students have all been given their lines and songs to memorise. The show promises to be great fun. Please encourage your children to learn their lines and sing their songs at home. Production night is Thursday 22 September.

CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOURHere is the fourth part of an article that I shared with you in the last three newsletters. As a reminder it comes in response to a teacher’s statement about the behaviour of children in schools. We found it interesting and have to agree that maybe we need to seriously look at how our lifestyle choices are affecting our children, please draw your own conclusions.Open Quote

4. Endless FunWe have created an artificial fun world for our children. There are no dull moments. The moment it becomes quiet, we run to entertain them again because otherwise we feel that we

are not doing our parenting duty. We live in two separate worlds. They have their “fun” world and we have our “work” world. Why aren’t children helping us in the kitchen or with laundry? Why don’t they tidy up their toys? This is basic monotonous work that trains the brain to be workable and function under “boredom” which is the same “muscle” that is required to be eventually teachable at school.  When they come to school and it is time for printing, their answer is “I can’t. It is too hard. Too boring” Why? Because the workable “muscle” is not getting trained through endless fun. It gets trained through work.(Close quote)

So what do we do about this? If you’re really interested in some answers to these questions we’d like to run an evening this term based on what we’ve been doing in ‘Positive Behaviour for Learning’. We may have some answers for you as we discuss what we’re endeavouring to achieve here at school. Our Positive Behaviour for Learning evening will be held on Wednesday 14th September. Come along and listen to Kelly Watson, our Resource Teacher for Learning and Behaviour who will outline what we are putting into place in our school. We’ll make it a twilight meeting beginning at 6.00pm with a movie and BBQ for the children, sandwiches and savouries for the adults. This will be a most informative and interesting session. Please mark it in your calendar!

STUDENT COUNCILAndra has been voted on as Room 1’s representative for Term 3. Congratulations Andra.

THE PRESS NEWSPAPERRoom 1 would be most grateful if there is anyone who could give us “The Press” when you have finished with it. We require it for the duration of the Olympic games to assist us with our studies.Thank youSue McMillan

TERM DATES FOR 2016Term 2 2 May – 8th July

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Term 3 25th July – 23rd SeptemberTerm 4 10th October - 16th December

UPCOMING EVENTSThis term is a short one with only 7 weeks remaining after this week. It is also a very busy one for staff and students. Please note the upcoming activities on your calendars and where you can offer your support please don’t be hesitant in forthcoming.A list of events is scheduled below.

Term 3Term 3 Year 6-8 Dance Classes

Monday afternoons Term 3 at either The Tin Shed or Leithfield School

Aug10 Seven a-side practice @ Greta Valley16 Seven a-side tournament pp 23rd

16 Junior Weka Pass Railway TripTranzrail Railsafe Programme

18 ARA Visit Yr 7/825 BOT MeetingSept1 Peer Mediation Training (Student Leaders)2 Winter Sports Day (Skiing/Skating)8 Leadership Camp Follow up (Zach, Shannon,

Adele and Josie)13 Kiwi Sport13 PB4L Family Evening16 Scargill Flower Show22 Production23 End of Term

Technology at Hurunui College continues on Fridays through Term 3 for Year 7/8 students.Newsletters and assemblies are every second week 3rd August, 17th August, 31st August and 14th September.

QUOTE OF THE WEEKLife is a series of moments. To live each one is to succeed. – Corita Kent

JOKE OF THE WEEK

Have a great week from the team here at Greta

Malin, Sue, Jo, Megan, Yo and Angela.

**COMMUNITY NOTICES **TIMEBANK HURUNUI

Community Dance ClassesLearn to waltz, rock 'n' roll and more at the Balcairn Hall, 11 to 12 on Sunday's starting from 24th July to 4th Sept, $5 per lesson, children under 12yrsfree.  Register with Lois McGirr ph 03 314 8849 Announcing Babies, Bumps And Mums Coffee mornings for new and expectant Mums, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm every Thursday, at Kohanna House, Amberley. This friendly support group has been initiated by time-banker Robyn Bain, who has been running baby-massage courses at Kohanna House. For more information, contact Emily Foster, 027 386 1241, or email kohannahouse@gmail.comWhat’s Up with the Bees?: Amberley library, 7 – 8.30pm, Thurs 4th August. Bees fuel NZ's honey industry and are essential to our food production. Lindsay Moir is a bee expert who will discuss why bee health has become compromised and what are solutions. He’ll also provide practical advice about beekeeping. Lindsay runs courses on bee diseases for the National Beekeeping Association. 1.5 TimeBank Hurunui credits or donation appreciated. Register at 03 314 3406 or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.comOpen Day at the Menz Shed: Amberley, 10am – 1pm, Sat. 13 August. Learn the basics of tool use and maintenance from experienced handymen. You can bring along materials to start a project or get help with something you’ve got underway - perhaps a toybox or furniture to mend. All welcome, but children must come with an adult. 3 TimeBank Hurunui credits or donation towards the Shed. Register at 03 314 3406 or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.comMaking Sense of Today’s School Maths: Amberley School. 6.30 – 8pm, Wed. 17 August. Sue Graham is a specialist maths advisor and teacher. She will explain how maths is taught today, so that you can better help your children enjoy maths and gain confidence. This presentation is fun as well as informative! 1.5 TimeBank Hurunui credits or $10. Register at 03 314 3406 or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.comCandle-making: Leithfield, 2 – 4pm, Sat. 20 August. Lynnette Creagh will show you how to create your own ‘one-of-a-kind’ candles using colourful paraffin wax, or natural beeswax. There will be an extra cost for the beeswax, or you can bring your own. 2 TimeBank Hurunui credits or $5, plus extra for materials tbc. Register at 03 314 3406 or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.comHURUNUI HOCKEY CLUBWould you like to be part of establishing a brand

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new club in our region? Hockey is growing rapidly in popularity in the Hurunui district. A significant number of adults and children from Amberley and beyond travel to Rangiora or Christchurch each weekend to play. There is now a move to establish a club for our area, and we are seeking people to be part of an establishment committee. 

Recent developments in our area include the Dudley Park mini turf (completed last year) the construction of a full size turf in Rangiora (due for completion in November this year) a half turf at Amuri Area School (underway) and the possibility of a full sized turf at Amuri Area School in the long term. As you can see, the growth our way is significant. If you are interested in seeing hockey grow in the Hurunui region, and would like to be part of an establishment committee, please contact either:Lou Mones-Cazon                  loumonescazon@gmail.comSimon Green                            principal@amblerley.school.nzEven if you don't want to be part of a committee, but believe that you or your children may be interested in being part of a Hurunui Hockey club, get in touch and let us know.

- Make your GP team your first call 24/7 - After-hours (when the practice is closed) a team

of nurses is available to give free health advice. If you need to be seen urgently, they can tell you what to do and where to go.

- It’s easy – phone your usual General Practice number 24/7

- Put your family doctor’s phone number in your contacts in your phone – then you’ll have it at the ready whenever you need it – any time of day ornight.

When a child is unwell it's always good to seek medical attention sooner, rather than later. It’s best to phone your own general practice team any time of the day or night. If a child does need to have an appointment, most practices in Canterbury have free consultations for those under 13.

What: Live Band – Food – Licensed BarWhen: Saturday, 6th August. Doors open

at 7:00pm.Where: Amberley Domain Pavilion

 Tickets $50 available at SuperLiquor and Sally MacsPhone: 027 2422 644 or email: fundraising@saveourpool.org.nz

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