North Loburn School Weekly NewsVision: To nurture well-rounded citizens of the future with a lifelong passion for learning.

Well done to all the

Weetbix Try athletes.

Welcome to Week 5 / Term 1 - Monday 25th February 2019

School ContactsPhone 03 3128852Fax 03 3128870email office@northloburn.school.nzWeb www.northloburn.school.nzPrincipal - Darryn Wardprincipal@northloburn.school.nzBOT Chairperson - Sabrina IlettHome & School AssnChairperson - Emily Carter-SchofieldRadio 88.2 FM

A Week of ReflectionKia Ora whānau,

The week just gone was a good week of reflection and of keeping an eye to the future. On Wednesday I had the privilege of meeting with each of the teaching staff for 45 minutes, 1 on 1, as part of this year’s teacher appraisal. This was an initial meeting where we discussed the year that has gone, looking at successes and frustrations and then looked to make some plans for the year ahead. I was heartened by the honesty with which the teachers reflected on their teaching and learning programmes, and on their own professional development needs. Each of the teachers has set some goals for this year that are certainly going to be of benefit to themselves and their tamariki. I would like to thank Tanya Connelly for relieving on Wednesday in each class which freed up the time for the teachers.

On Thursday I attended a Tomorrow’s School Review Meeting presented by the author of the report that has come out, Bali Haque. There were over 150 Canterbury principals at this meeting. There are some significant recommendations in the report that have the potential to change the face of Education in New Zealand as we know it. I was particularly interested when Bali was asked if this report and the recom- mendations would be discussed cross party and if they were adopted, would they also be agreed to cross party. The response certainly indicated that there is hope that all political parties would agree on the recommendations. We now have to wait and see.

Later in the newsletter there is some information on how you can have your say on the report. I would certainly encourage all of our community to get involved in this discussion. The future of our education system and the well-being of our tamariki depends on many people having a voice.

Ngā mihi nui, Darryn Ward 1

In search of the best flower for GTT.

The winners for the PRIDE cups for last week were: Kowhai - Finley RobinsonRimu - Nevaeh EdwardsManuka - Levi LewisKahikatea - Melanie PhilpottKauri - Jorja SimpsonTotara - Sophie Orchard

PRIDE CUP WINNERS Giga’s Quote of the Week!

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Golden gumboot

winner is…Not chosen this week

GoldenGumboot

Sports ResultsThis week’s results were:

The Broncos drew 6-6 with the Pegasus Untouchables. Ella Stewart was player of the day.The Mustangs played Southbrook and won 11-3.

Our miniball team played Swannanoa and had a loss.

LCC played Kaiapoi North at Kaiapoi. LCC bowled first and dismissed Kaiapoi for 67. We then batted and were 68 for 2 after 9 overs. This gave us the win but we were able to bat on and finished on 146.

Student Profile SheetsToday your children will come home with Student Profile sheets. It is that time of year to check your child's and family contact details carefully and update, add or amend as necessary so we can ensure our office records are up to date.

Once checked please return to the School Office at your earliest convenience. Even if all your details are correct, please return these. Thank you.

Y4-8 Swimming ResultsHuge thanks to all those who were able to support us in one way or another with our sports last week. Here is a link to the results. It was great to see everyone giving their level their best effort.

Special congratulations to:Jake Boyd, Claudine Bennett, Sophia Burgess, Henry Webb, Hunter White, Sarah Walsh, Harry Witt, Charley Ward, Sophie Ward Martin, Hayley Hira Taua, Meadow White, Finley Eckardt, Eliza Caughley, Katie Gilsenan and Eva Murphy who have all qualified for the Tri Schools' Swimming Sports which will be held at Dudley Pool tomorrow afternoon.

For those who do well at the Tri Schools please expect another google form later in the week regarding the Rakahuri Zone Swimming Sports. These will be held on Tuesday 12th March at Dudley Pool.

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Junior Swimming Sports - Kowhai, Rimu and ManukaWe warmly welcome our families to attend the Junior School Swimming Sports.It will be held Wednesday 6th March starting at 1:30pm. The Junior Swimming Sports is a mixture of water skills and some relaxed races.We would like to remind parents not to take photos during the event please.Thank you,Anna, Kim and Rebecca

Scholastic Book ClubScholastic Lucky Book Club is due Friday 1st March. Issue 1 for 2019 comes with a special BONUS when parents order online via LOOP - a free All About Me activity journal when you spend $10 or more online. The new DOG MAN is out now and Brawl of the Wild comes with a special A2 poster, exclusive to Scholastic Book Club.

FIREWOOD - FUNDRAISER3m of pine delivered in North Canterbury $240. To order please contact Andrew on 027 696 1213.

Fundraising to send Andrew Wells, Samuel Ward and Dan Wragg from Rangiora to Mandritsara in Northern Madagascar to install a solar power system at the local hospital in April 2019.

For more information about the trip please visit https://www.madagascar-nz.org/blog or to donate to the project please visit https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/madagascar-hospital-solar-project#

Weetbix Try-athlonA huge congratulations to all those children and parents who braved the weather and competed in the Weetbix Try-athlon on Sunday. From what I hear the luckily the weather played ball for them too.

We had a large number of students racing in the morning and a smaller group in the afternoon. There was certainly a lot of excitement when the children collected their school jackets to wear - some for the very first time.

The event involved a swim, a bike ride and a run in and around Jelly Park. This is always a popular event. Many thanks to Samantha Ward Martin for taking on the role of supervising this group and for setting up the school gazebo.

If any parents have other photos of the competitors please email them to me as I would love to include them in future newsletters.

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Pita Pit Lunches - Every ThursdayIf you have not yet used Pita Pit for our lunches on Thursdays this is a great option for your children as a treat each week. There are a number of options available and they are delivered to school each Thursday.. All the details on how to order can be found at the link below.

The orders are available each week and need to be in each Thursday by 9am. These can be purchased through the Lunch Online system. https://www.lunchonline.co.nz/

MUSIC LESSONS We are hopeful in being able to offer music lessons to our students starting in Term 2! Programs offered will include Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, and Ukulele.Lessons will be held on Friday afternoons after school using some of the rooms in the school.

If you are interested please let our Principal, Darryn Ward know or contact Maree Thom, the tutor on the number below by 14th April. cMaree needs confirmation of student numbers to get this program started.Learn more here: www.christchurchmusiclessons.comMaree 021 260 9899 Register your interest now and save your spot in a group lesson.

North Loburn Family Picnic NightWe would like to invite all of our students, family and whānau to join us at school on Wednesday 20th March for a family picnic and fun games evening. This event is the same night as the Home & School AGM. The plan for the evening is as follows:

● 5:30 - families arrive and set up on the back field for picnic.● 6:15 to 7pm -Teachers will be running some fun games and activities that

parents and children can join in with.● 7pm -Those parents who wish to attend the Home & School AGM in the staff

room can do so. We will supervise the children on the back field during the meeting. If the weather is warm we may also look to open the pool while the AGM is being held.

Come along and mix and mingle, meet some new families and have an opportunity to relax and join in some fun as a school community. We look forward to seeing you there.

Time for you to have your say!

Now that the Taskforce’s report Our Schooling Futures: Stronger Together |Whiria Ngā Kura Tūātinitini has been published, they are very keen to receive feedback from as many people as possible to help them complete their final recommendations and report to the Minister of Education in late April 2019. The following information is for parents, whānau and the wider school community so that they know about the following: · Public consultation meetings: the Taskforce will be holding public consultation meetings around the country, starting on Thursday, 14 February and finishing on Wednesday, 27 March. We really encourage everyone to come along to these events and discuss the future of our schooling system. The full schedule is now available on our website (venues will be added for events as they are confirmed): https://conversation.education.govt.nz/conversations/tomorrows-schools-review/have-your-say-today/ . · An online survey: this canvasses opinions on each of the 32 recommendations, is now available here: https://consultation.education.govt.nz/tsr/survey2019/ and will remain open until 31 March 2019. It will be available in Te Reo and other languages within the next week. · A free 0800 number for oral submissions: call 0800 FOR TSR (0800 367 877) to leave your thoughts on the future of our schooling system. · Postcards: for students, families and anyone who just wants to briefly ‘have their say’ on a recommendation or the full report. Freepost postcards will be available at the public meetings. · Formal written submissions: these can be sent to: tomorrows.schools@education.govt.nz .

Margaret Thorsborne - Restorative JusticeMargaret Thorsborne is running a parent session at Loburn School on the evening of 11th March.

In this brief session, Margaret will explore the need to build conflict-competence, among other important social skills, in our young people. This involves helping them find their voice, take responsibility for their role in what might have gone wrong, learning about empathy and compassion, and how to make things right. Parents and teachers roles in this means we are their guides, not rescuers!

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BOT Spot - Sabrina Ilett BOT Chair

Kia Ora Koutou,

I trust everyone has settled back into school and their busy after school activities. It has always amazed me how much our kids at North Loburn school manage to fit into their days and I hope those kids know they couldn’t do it without the support of their teachers and parents alike.

For those of you that are new to the school, my name is Sabrina Ilett and I am the current Board Chair. At the end of last year, I announced my decision to stand down from the BOT at the upcoming trustees elections. It is my intention to stay on the Board until the end of Term 2 to ensure a smooth transition for the new Chair and Board members. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Board over the last nearly 7 years, 3 of those as Chair. It’s an incredibly rewarding role and I have learnt an amazing appreciation for the teaching staff, principal and students. There is so much work that goes on behind the scenes to help nurture our wee ones into citizens of the future that also includes us as parents.

With this in mind I can officially announce that in addition to myself, Mark Stephens and Anne Murphy will also not be seeking re-election. I would like to personally and on behalf of our community, thank them both for their commitment, passion and time in assisting the school as valued Board members. Therefore, there will be 3 spaces on our Board in the upcoming elections (date to be confirmed very shortly). I implore anyone with a passion for our school and interested in the role of governance to contact myself botchair@northloburn.school.nz or Darryn Ward for any information, or to answer any questions you may have. We also have information packs in the school office. It is really important to understand the role of governance and there are FREE workshops available once elected, so do not be put off if you have no Board experience. I started with zero experience but the level of support available is great. Reasons for joining should be for the wants and needs of the school as a whole. As I said before, this is an incredibly rewarding role and I urge you to consider yourself and what you could bring to our neat little school.

Feel free to stop me and chat and I will be happy to answer any questions.

Look after each other.

Sabrina

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MANA AKEOn Friday morning some of you mayhave had the pleasure of meeting Leah Woods. Leah is our school liaison for the newly established Mana Ake project. She will be attending our assembly on Friday to share some information.The following is an extract from the Mana Ake brochure explaining what it is.

What is Mana Ake?Mana Ake - Stronger for Tomorrow provides wellbeing and mental health support for children aged five to 12 years old across Canterbury. Mana Ake kaimahi (workers) work alongside schools with children and whānau, to promote wellbeing and provide support when a wellbeing or mental health concern is identified. Mana Ake aims to intervene early to ensure the right support gets to the right children at the right time.

Mana Ake kaimahi can:• support teachers to implement classroom programmes that promote wellbeing;• deliver programmes that support resilience, self esteem, emotional regulation, and copingwith change;• work with children and their whānau at home and/or at school;• connect schools and whānau to community resources that enhance wellbeing.

The Mana Ake kaimahi will be working across our Puketeraki Col. There will be 8 of them. They will be able to support groups of students or individuals who are experiencing ongoingconcerns that impact their wellbeing. This includes anxiety, feeling alone, parental separation, grief and loss, and managing emotions. The school is able to refer students and families to the Mana Ake Kaimahi.

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Board of Trustees Triennial ElectionsNZSTA are preparing for the upcoming Triennial BoT elections. NZSTA is working very hard to encourage parent and whanau participation on school boards in order to help shape and support the education of their children. To that end, we will be rolling out the Korari Programme for anyone interested in finding out about standing for the school board elections and having a say in the education of their children. On the next few pages you will see the following resources for you to read..

1. Korari: a programme (workshop) that provides you with governance training to help you understand

the role of school boards of trustees.

We will be rolling out workshops for Korari in March/April this year. Please see attached poster for

this.

2. Korari form: NZSTA will support anyone who advises us they are interested in becoming a trustee, by

way of the workshops but also providing access to our Learning Management System where online

modules re. school governance, student achievement etc. can be completed.

Attached on the next page is a form for completion which should be emailed to korari@nzsta.org.nz

3. Community member guide to the role of the board of trustees: This explains a lot of commonly

asked questions and information about becoming a trustee. Please email Darryn Ward (Principal) for

a copy of this resource at principal@northloburn.school.nz

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

25/2 26/2

Year 4-8 Tri Schools Swimming Sports

27/2 28/2

Year 7 and 8 Tech

GTT Rimu

1/3

Kapa Haka

Scholastic Book Club due

2/3Agrikids

4/3 5/3 6/3

Sports coaches at school

Junior Swimming 1:30pm

7/3

Year 7 / 8 Tech

GTT KauriEnviro leaders 1-2pm

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Kapa Haka

9/3Rakahuri rage

11/3 12/3

Rakahuri Swimming Sports

13/3 14/3

Year 7 / 8 TechGTT Kahikatea

15/3

Kapa Haka

18/3 19/3 20/3

Sports coachesFamily picnic night 5:30 -7Home and School AGM

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Year 7 / 8 TechGTT ManukaNth Canty swimmingEnviro leaders 1-2

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Kapa Haka

25/3

Year 4-6 CampLiving Springs

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Year 4-6 CampLiving Springs

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Year 4-6 CampLiving Springs

28/3

Year 7 and 8 TechGTT Rimu

29/3

Kapa Haka

North Loburn School - Calendar for February/March 2019

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ClassifiedsLocal Baby Sitters AvailableBella and Heidi - Bella (16 years) and Heidi (14.5 years) are available for babysitting, weeknights, weekends and school holidays. Reliable and responsible. Both have current first aid certificates. References available. Please call 3128048 or 0223128048

Emily Ilett - I am 14 years old. Ex NLS student, now available for local babysitting. Please call or text me on 027 3927111. Thank you.

Callum Burgess. 16yrs old in September. Very reliable, trustworthy responsible young man. Have younger siblings of my own so come with plenty of experience. Ex NLS student. Can do long or short hours, day or night. Capable cook, happy playing games or reading bedtime stories, anything that is required. Available after school. Phone 312 8485 or text 027 2255123.

Mucking Out Do you need a hand or a break from mucking out your horse’s paddock? Call Emma Yardley, I’m 15 years old, wanting part time work to support my fur friends. A loyal, trustworthy and conscientious worker with a love/passion for animals, especially horses. Currently home-schooled and volunteer at Mini Ha Ha Horse Haven. Transport available. Contact cell 021 2022929 or home 312 8245.

Local Sheep Shearer for local lifestyle blocks, fully portable set-up, 15 years experience. Call or text Mark Herlihy for a free quote. Ph 027 3950512

Portable Cattle Yards & Ramp for HireEasily towed trailer converts into Ramp. Strong, light aluminium panels. Simple and easy to erect; Ideal for lifestylers, Loading/unloading, TB testing etc. Handles 25-30 head of cattle. Phone 310 3162

Local JP AvailableJennifer Yorke is a local Justice of the Peace and is available for free if you require her services. Phone 310 3155 or 021 1738242

Justice of the Peace Sean Lester is a local JP who is available. Mobile: 0212255843 home: 3128435.

Log Splitter for Hire - $75 per day. Phone Garrick 03 745 9159, Mobile 021 635 422 or Jake 3128680 or 027 4392499

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