What a delight it is to be at Churton Park School. Everywhere I have been, people I have spoken to have said what a wonderful school Churton Park is and, after only two days back into the term, I can see why! Everyone has been very welcoming and I have been impressed already by the commitment of all the staff, the courtesy and warmth the children have extended to me and the welcome I have had from our school community.
I would like to particularly acknowledge and thank Di Patchett who has done a superb job in the past 6 months as Acting Principal and who has been so supportive. It is a real reflection on the great staff here that they have worked so well together during the transition time and have helped both Di and I, which we both appreciate.
A special welcome to Mr Hayden Thompson who is sharing with me the feeling of being new and who is teaching in Room 17. There are also a number of new families who have joined the Churton Park family so a special welcome to them and theirchildren also.
I hope all of you have been able to have some relaxed family time during the break and are looking forward to 2010 with us.
I look forward to meeting you at the Meet the Teacher evening next week.
I am so glad to be here!
Anne Lye
Principal
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all our new students starting this term.
INVITATION
7.30- 9pm Wednesday 10th February - Meet the Teacher Evening You are invited to come along to the hall next Wednesday evening when there will be a presentation around the new National Standards initiative and the assessment and reporting process presently at Churton Park School. Following that there will be an opportunity to have an informal chat with your child’s teacher and share a cup of coffee or tea.
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2010 Staffing:
Principal: Mrs Anne Lye Deputy Principal: Mrs Di Patchett |
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Senior School
S Block: Mrs Sarah Brown (Senior Teacher) Mr David Martin Miss Lisa Walker Miss Adele Montgomery Mrs Maree Goodall Mr Eugene Becconsall |
Rm 6 Rm 5 Rm 7 Rm 8 Rm 9 Rm10 |
Junior School
J Block: Mrs Jude Phillips (Assistant Principal) Ms Gaylene Nankivell Mrs Charmaine McGowan Mrs Lorraine Tidey |
Rm 1 Rm 2 Rm 3 Rm 4 |
M Block: Miss Nicki Stempa (Senior Teacher) Mr Stephen Trotter Ms Cheryl Dimond Mr Hayden Thompson Mrs Tania Horton Miss Kelly Cowan |
Rm16 Rm14 Rm15 Rm17 Rm18 Rm19 |
New Entrant Block: Mrs Roslyn Hobbs Mrs Suzie Symons-Wilkinson Miss Brigid Wylie |
Rm12 Rm11 Rm13 Rm20 |
Part Time Positions: Mrs Janice Laing Miss Karen Wong Miss Rose Scheyvens Mrs Nikki White Teacher’s Aides: Mrs Hue Ng Mrs Lorraine Hawkins Mrs Deborah Rings Mrs Navy Ny Mrs Jull Blackmore Mrs Wendy van der Molen Mrs Marie Warrington Mrs Mei Chan Mrs Veronika Kozera Mrs Alison Downie |
School Secretary: Mrs Adrienne Hilton Administration Assistant: Miss Charmaine Weir Caretaker/Cleaner: Mr Ken Hyden (Seyclean Schools) After School Care: Miss Charmaine Weir Before School Care: Mrs Navy Ny |
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Road Safety:
Our road safety patrol children have received training from the Ministry of Transport. It is a very important task that these Year 6 children carry out, but one that they accept and carry out very responsibly.
We can support our road patrollers in many ways:
- Everyone using the crossings when they are patrolled.
- Parking off the yellow lines – vehicles when parked here obstruct patrollers view
- Observe the 5 minute drop off zone at the Churton Drive entrance
- Staying clear of driveways
- Staying clear of the school driveway
Road Patrol Supervision:
Thank you very much to those parents who have kindly volunteered to help at the Halswater Drive or Churton Drive crossing in the afternoons. This help has meant an easy start at the beginning of the year and provided great support for our new Patrollers. Help is still required however. Parents are asked to assist on the afternoons of Tuesday and Friday at Churton Drive.
Time commitment: Churton Drive 2.45 – 3.15pm. Halswater Drive morning: 8.30am – 9.00am. Please contact Di Patchett on 4784282 if you are able to assist in any way.
Cornerstone Value:
Our school value for this term is ‘Responsibility” a willingness to be answerable, to be trustworthy and accountable for your own conduct and behaviour.
Students will discuss what responsibility looks, sounds and feels like. They will also share ideas about why responsibility is important, who we should be responsible to, what are the consequences for not being responsible and how responsibility can be applied to classroom, school, sports teams, home and friends.
School Lunches:
School lunches will commence on Wednesday 10 February 2010.
H&SA Family Picnic and Fun Night:
A fun evening for families and staff will be held on Friday 26 February at school from 5-7pm. This has been organised by the Home & School Association with the help of a “Push Play” trailer full of fun and games for ALL the family, and Caffe L’Affare who have kindly donated coffee. Bring along all the family and a picnic tea/takeaways (or there will be a sausage sizzle to purchase from) for a fun evening, and a great chance to meet and catch up with people in
your school community. Mark this date on your calendar and let’s hope for a beautiful fine evening!
Connecting with Cheboche Village, Nepal:
Last year, the students in Room 6 undertook a special project which involved designing and producing a new teaching/learning resource for the children of Cheboche Village School in Nepal. Cheboche Village is situated in the Mt Everest region of Nepal.
The Room 6 students researched key aspects of the children’s lives in the village. Then each student designed and produced a brightly coloured, hardboard plaque, representing a letter of the English alphabet with an image from the Sherpa culture that these children could relate to.
Room 6 also kindly donated the $270.00 they raised from their Small Businesses Project to the village children. This was spent on educational posters for the classroom walls as well as table tennis and badminton sets.
The alphabet board idea came about as a result of the need for English text resources. The school has been able to pay for an English teacher for the past 7 years to help them learn English which enables the young people from the village to have greater employment opportunity.
The Cheboche Village Committee and the families of Cheboche Village have expressed their thanks for the time given to making the resources and the generous donation
Last year’s students are very welcome to visit Room 6 this Term to see more photos of the village children with the A – Z plaques.
Community News Please note these are provided as a service to the community and do not reflect the policies and practices of the school. |
Before School Care Available: If you need before school care for your child please call Ruxandra on 477-2533. Very close to school! Kiwi Chess Classes: Lessons from a former NZ Chess Champion. Before school on Thursday, starting 11th February – in the school hall. $65.00 per term. Enquiries: Scott 461-7079 or kiwichess@clear.net.nz Lunchtime French Classes: Wednesdays in the school library during term time. Games, songs, drama and stories are taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with the emphasis on FUN! After-school and pre-school classes also offered in various locations around Wellington in French, Spanish and German. Contact Annick Withinshaw, Fun Languages International/LCF Clubs: 47-3098 or email: Annick@lcfclubs.co.nz Northern United Junior Hockey Club – Children’s Hockey 2010: Registrations are being taken for all junior grades upstairs at McDonalds, Johnsonville – Saturday 6th March 3-5pm & Sunday 7th March 1-3pm. Experienced or beginner players from 4yrs and up. Competitive Saturday grades or beginner/development squad on Sunday afternoons. No experience necessary. Coaching is provided. Sticks and balls available. Contact Gavin 972-3609 or gn@paradise.net.nz Artsight Term One Art Classes: Artsight offers a range of inspiring and education art classes for kids and teens and adults. Classes are held in a large studio at Toi Poneke, Abel Smith St, Wellington and taught by accomplished tutors. For more information or to book go to: www.artsight.co.nz or contact Fiona – 021-786629, 386-2908 or fiona@artsight.co.nz 2010 Weet-Bix Tryathlon – Children 7-15yrs: Sunday 7th February 2010, Huia Pool, Lower Hutt Recreation Centre. Race starts 8.00am (Transition Area opens 7.30am; Race briefing 8.30am. Enter online at www.weetbix.co.nz or call 09-5315080, entries taken over the phone. Music Lessons: Encore! School of Music held on Saturdays at Churton Park School. We’ll help you achieve your musical goals regardless of your age or musical background. Our excellent teachers would love to teach you piano/keyboards, guitar, singing, clarinet, saxophone, flute. More instruments coming soon. Phone: 0497 MUSIC (04 976 8742) Email:info@encoreschoolofmusic.co.nz Web:www.encoreschoolofmusic.co.nz Piano Lessons: Piano lessons – Practical and Theory. Contact Samantha Rickard 478-5944. |