Principal’s Corner
Welcome back to Term 3. It is always such a pleasure seeing all those smiling faces returning to school after a holiday break because I think it is one of the (many) school days when everyone is really pleased to be back at school.
This Friday students will be bringing home their first written report this year. It is set out quite differently to reports you have received in the past and it is our first attempt at incorporating information as required by National Standards. We have clearly identified what your child can do, what their next steps in learning are and also some activities you can do, as parents at home, to support your child’s learning in the three key areas of maths, writing and reading.
We have also clearly identified what the end of year expectation is in relation to your child’s achievement and indicated where your child is achieving presently in relation to this expectation. It is important to note that this is an end of school year expectation for our year 4, 5 and 6 students.
For our younger children, this is a bit more problematic as, in the future, there is a new requirement to report at the end of your child’s first year at school (after 40 school weeks), end of their second year at school (80 school weeks) or end of their third year at school (120 school weeks). This will mean that, from 2011, the reporting schedule across the year for our junior students will be quite different and this is something we will work through with you later in the year. In the meantime, this report gives you an indication of your child’s progress in relation to their year group expectation. Teachers will explain this a bit more when you attend the conferences next week.
Please remember that all children learn at different rates and it is very important to celebrate both the progress your child has made, as well as their achievements. Self esteem is imperative for children to be successful and so it will be very worthwhile to view this report with the intention of celebrating the progress that has been made, while setting targets for future achievement.
Following the conferences next week, we will be seeking formal feedback from some parents with regard to this new progress report form but if you get the chance, while you are attending the conference, please pop in and let me know your thoughts.
Thank you for all the enquiries already about making a time for meeting with the class teacher – we are delighted at your enthusiasm. Instructions for making your booking are included in this newsletter.
We look forward to sharing with you next week.
Anne
As classes will finish at 2pm, please ensure you return the enclosed form so that we know which students are being collected and which students will be staying, supervised at school, until 3pm. This is very important as we want to ensure the safety of every one of our students.
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Brianna |
Emily |
Emma |
Who have all started at Churton Park School this week. |
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To Miss Shelly Wilson, who has returned from maternity leave and is teaching in Room 20 in the New Entrant block. We are so happy to have you back. |
To these students who received Principal Awards at the end of last term.
NE Block |
Chirag Kansara – Excellent effort;, Charlotte England – Positive attitude;, Holly Bamber – Excellent start; Dev Lala – Excellent start; Elena Scott-Dellow – Excellent achievement; Ngahau Te Paa – Fantastic progress; Milan Stevenson – Fantastic attitude; Kyle Kent – Fantastic progress. |
All these students participated in a celebration morning tea with the Principal on Tuesday morning.
It was great to share their pride in their achievements.
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J Block |
Elliot Seddon – Leadership skills; Joshua Clark – Leadership skills; Connor Booker – Showing leadership; Alexander Ifrim – Leadership skills; Emily Lockery – Excellent progress; Sam Cooke – Positive attitude. |
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M Block |
Navneet Devgun – Outstanding reading; Stefanie Moir – Positive attitude; Ethan Dunne – Good progress; Maddy Cowan – Excellent effort; Zoe Henderson – Progress in maths; Rhys Duxfield – Progress in all areas; Jordan Wilson – Great reading; Emma Chang – Excellent progress; Palak Bangia – Positive attitude; Max Cramer – Excellent progress; Andrew Moore – Excellent progress; Max Wong – Excellent achievement. |
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S Block |
Amruth Saiprasad – Excellent progress; Jaimin Govind – Progress in writing; Dylan Jones – Positive attitude; Tyler Cruse – Excellent progress; Jared Goddard – Excellent descriptive writing; Ravindu Lamahewa – Fantastic progress; Magnus Smith – Great comments during class discussions; Ben Murdoch – Great short story writing; Kadin Hermans – Excellent progress; Meg Jones – Progress & Achievement in maths; Rebecca Wilson – High levels of motivation; Meg Burgess – Natural leader. |
Three way conferencing |
Three way interviews will take place on Tuesday 27th July and Thursday 29th July. An online booking system is available for you to book an interview time from home or work. All that is required is a computer with internet access then follow these simple instructions. You will receive an email with your booking times. When booking interviews for more than one child please ensure there is a 15 minute gap between to give time to get from one classroom in time for the next interview. Bookings are available from Wednesday 21st July. Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz Enter code: CB4G5 then follow the instructions If you do not have access to a computer contact the school office and we can book a time for you. |
M Block Assembly
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M Block held their parent assembly on Wednesday 30th June, at which they shared their vibrant artworks and informed everyone about what they had learned this term. Well done M Block. |
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EXCITING SUCCESS AT THE NZ POST CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS
Judges have now selected the 50 successful written works by aspiring young New Zealand authors to be included in a professionally illustrated book. They were selected from more than 7,000 entries by our team of judges Kate De Goldi, Kyle Mewburn, David Hill and Paula Green.
CONGRATULATIONS TO KATIE CHU-FONG – A WINNER AND SOON TO BE PUBLISHED AUTHOR –WHOSE STORY “MY YELLOW WORLD” WAS SELECTED.
Thank You
The Christian Religious Education (CRE) group would like to acknowledge the grant received from the Trusts Charitable Foundation to cover the costs of CRE material for the second half of the year ($1162.00). Thank you.
School Value
The school value this term is “HONESTY AND TRUTHFULNESS” – a willingness not to steal, cheat lie or be unfair.
Check the school website for activities you can do to promote this value.
School Donations
Thank you to all those that have paid their school donations so far this year.
Donations are very important to our school because they enable us to provide a wider range of activities than are covered by state funding. As a decile 10 school we receive less government funding per child than lower decile schools. Your donations enable the board and staff to deliver the curriculum to a high standard. Donations are used to purchase reading and maths materials, computers and ICT equipment, sports equipment, and resources to enable students to carry out inquiry learning. Donations are voluntary, but we greatly appreciate all funds received.
Extra donation forms and details for internet banking are available from the school office, or can be downloaded from our website.
School News
Upcoming Events for Term 3 (This is not an exclusive list but an attempt to give you some pre-warning to assist your planning) |
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23rd July |
Reports go home |
27th July |
PSW Netball |
27/29th July |
Three Way conferences |
30th July |
David Hill – Author M and S Block |
2nd August |
Board of Trustees meeting 7.30pm |
3rd August |
J Block Parent Assembly – 2pm |
3rd August |
ICAS English exam |
9th August |
Home and School Association meeting 7.30pm |
9th/10th/12th Aug |
S Block Evening Production shows |
11th August |
S Block matinee production show |
13th August |
Evacuation Day – children to be collected at 2pm |
17th August |
ICAS Maths exam |
19th August |
Interschool Chess Tournament |
20th August |
TEACHER ONLY DAY |
23-27th August |
BOOK FAIR – in hall |
24th August |
Year 5/6 Rugby Tournament |
1st September |
Churton Park Community Association Meeting 7.30pm in staffroom |
3rd September |
School Photos |
6th September |
Board of Trustees meeting 7.30pm |
13th September |
Home and School Association meeting 7.30pm |
17th September |
Orange Day Parade – for Road Patrollers |
24th September |
End of Term – School finishes at 3pm |
Have a great week.
Anne Lye
Principal
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