It was great to see so many people at the Meet the Teacher’s evening a few weeks ago. For those who couldn’t make it that night, I will repeat this story.
A man was walking along the beach. Far in the distance, he could see a stretch of beach where hundreds of starfish had washed up on the beach. As he got closer he could see a young boy picking up the starfish, one by one, and throwing them back into the ocean.
He stood and watched. He felt the futility of the boys’ actions – there were so many starfish and only one boy trying to save them. He shook his head with frustration and walked closer to the boy and the hundreds of starfish. He again watched and, finally, when he couldn’t watch any longer he walked over to the boy and said, “Why are you doing that? There are hundreds of starfish and only one of you, what you are doing is impossible, you will never save them all and besides – what difference does it really make?”
The boy looked at the man as he picked up one starfish, threw it back into the ocean and replied, “It made a difference to that one!”
It is easy in a big school to think that children can get overlooked but everyone here at Churton Park School works to make a difference for each individual student. There is not just one of us, like the little boy, but a team of us…and the other important part of the story is that, unlike that man who stood and looked, we want you to work with us to help children celebrate their progress and achievement.
We are committed to making a difference.
Anne
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS COMING UP –PLEASE RECORD IN YOUR DIARY J |
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Friday 26th February 5-7pm |
Home and School Picnic |
Wednesday 3rd March 9-9.30am |
Christian Religious Education commences for 2010 |
Friday 5th March 9.30am |
Power of One show – Years 4, 5 & 6 |
Monday 8th March 7.30pm |
Home and School Meeting (in staffroom) |
Tuesday 9th March 2.00pm |
NE Parent meeting “Child Development Foundation Skills (in staffroom) |
Mon15th and Wed 17th March |
Three way conferences |
Tuesday 16th March 2.00pm |
NE Parent meeting “Strategies to help your child read” (including pre-reading skills) (in staffroom) |
Tuesday 16th March 7-9pm |
Year 5 Parent Camp meeting |
Thursday 18th March 7-9pm |
Year 6 Parent Camp meeting |
Monday 22nd March 7.30pm |
BoT meeting (in staffroom) |
Tuesday 23rd March |
Northern Zone Cricket – Year 5 and 6 students |
Tuesday 23rd March 2.00pm |
NE Parent meeting “Strategies to help your child write” (in staffroom) |
Mon 29th Mar – Thurs 1st April |
Year 6 camp |
Tuesday 30th March 2.00pm |
NE Parent meeting “Ways to help your child develop early Numeracy skills” (in staffroom) |
Tues 30th-Wed 31st March |
Year 5 Marae and EOTC experience |
Thursday 1st April |
End of Term 1 |
OUR VERY SINCERE SYMPATHY:
To Karen, Isabella and Patrick Shonakan on the passing of Richard, a loved husband and father.
Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
A reminder that we will be holding a gold coin trail on next Tuesday 2nd March with all donations going to the Mary Potter Hospice who have been supporting the Shonakan family during the last few weeks.
S BLOCK EOTC:
- Year 5 EOTC Parent Meeting:
The Year 5 Marae meeting for all parents will be held on Tuesday 16th March at 7.pm in S Block
- Year 6 Camp:
The Year 6 Camp meeting for all parents will be held on Thursday 18th March at 700pm in S Block
We encourage all parents from Year 5 and Year 6 to attend the meetings if possible as there will be important information regarding these camps discussed.
POWER OF ONE SHOW:
A reminder to please return permission slips for the Power of One show for Year 4, 5 & 6 students as soon as possible.
NATIONAL STANDARDS MEETING ON THE 9th MARCH AT 10am WITH KATRINA SHANKS AND ANNE TOLLEY.
Come and talk to MP Katrina Shanks and Education Minister Hon. Anne Tolley about how National Standards will help your child at 10.00am on Tuesday 9th March at the Office of Katrina Shanks, 2 Broderick Road, Johnsonville. RSVP by 1st March to 461-7193 or to katrinashanks.mp@parliament.govt.nz . For your information, this year in relation to National Standards, Churton Park School will be
- Reviewing the current report form and ensuring that it includes achievement relative to National Standards and what parents can do at home to support their child’s learning
- Reviewing our assessment schedule to ensure it provides the data we need
- Providing two written reports which will identify your child as Above, At, Below or Well Below in relation to their year group standard
- Reviewing our reporting schedule to our parents so that we meet the new National Standard requirements
- Sharing the process with you, our school community
ROAD PATROL :
Many thanks to the parents who have volunteered to assist with Road Patrol supervision again this year. We urgently require a parent to monitor the Halswater Drive patrol on Monday afternoon. Patrollers are not permitted to carry out their duties without an adult present.
We also need 3 more volunteers for the Churton Drive crossing – Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Time required for both crossings: 2.55 – 3.15. If anyone is able to help out could they please let Di Patchett know as soon as possible.
ROAD SAFETY:
A reminder please to park legally when dropping off or picking up students from school.
Driving and pedestrian behaviours observed over these past two weeks which do not help our patrollers include:
- Not observing the 5 minute zone directly outside the school.
- Stopping in the middle of the road to drop off or pick up children
- Parking on the yellow lines – this restricts the view for the road patrollers.
- Making three point turns into driveways within 500 metres of the school. Children walking along the street are not seen. It also causes a build up of traffic and confusion.
- Parking across residents driveways.
- Crossing the road within10 metres of the patrolled crossing.
We appreciate it takes a little longer to use a patrolled crossing or park further from the school than preferred. However we ask for your patience. The patrollers have chosen to undertake this very responsible job and it is important that we show our respect for the job they are doing.
SCOOTERS AND BIKES:
Students are asked to push their bikes and scooters between Halswater Drive and the top of the drive at the front entrance of the school to ensure safety of pedestrians. This includes riding up and down the driveway. Parents please remind your children of this requirement.
For security reasons the Bike rack has been placed behind Room 19. Extra security is provided if students are prepared to chain their bike to the rack as well.
Citizenship Cup Recipients |
Term 4 2009 |
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Children from Cheboche Village School in Nepal with A-Z plaques designed by Churton Park School Room 6 children from 2009 |
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Welcome to Jack Porter and Ty Gilchrist who started school in Room 13 on Monday, we are glad to have you as part of our school family. |
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. After School Care Available: Contact Kumuduni Peiris 478-9658, Churton Park. (Pick up from school free of charge for children in my care). Onslow Gymnastics: Onslow Gymnastics has vacancies in General Gymnastics classes for Primary, Intermediate and College aged children. For class times, venues, enrolments and enquiries check out our website www.onslowgymclub.wellington.net.nz or phone Lihn Blumsohn 479-1776, email onslowgym@xtra.co.nz ASB School Banking: Hey kids, kick start your savings for 2010 …. You could get $50.00 added to your savings! Each week that you make a deposit into your Headstart account during Term 1, 2010 (from 8Feb-4April) through ASB’s School Banking programme, you’re automatically in that week’s prize draw to win one of the 25 prizes of $50.00 on offer. The more weeks you make a deposit, the more chances you have to win! North Wellington Junior Football Club: Registrations for all new and existing members wishing to play for North Wellington Junior Football Club 2010 are now open. Register online at www.northwellingtonfootball.com/registration. Registrations close 27th February. For more information the above site or contact Renee Clearwater (Club Manager) 478 9281 or renee@northwellingtonfootball.com Encore! School of Music (Johnsonville/Churton Park area): Our excellent teachers would love to teach you piano/keyboard, singing, guitar, drums, clarinet, saxophone or flute. More instruments coming soon! Call 0497 MUSIC today of check out: www.encoreschoolofmusic.co.nz Home Business: Flexible hours to fit around your family. Good income potential. Portable. No previous experience necessary. For more information call Barbara 04-973 1405 or email: BarbaraT333@gmail.com Gifted Child? Come and try out One Day School – Friday 19th March Mind Adventure Day (MAD) sessions will be held 9.00-11.45am for children 6-8years, and from 12.45-3.30 for children aged 9-12yers. Sessions will be held in our One Day School classroom at Rangikura School, 95 Conclusion St, Ascot Park, Porirua. Cost $30 per child. Parents & teacher also welcome. For more information phone Shirley 232-3523 or email Shirley.lawn@giftededucation.org.nz Wellington Hindi School: We are a non-profit organisation offering children and adults an opportunity to learn the Hindi language. Our curriculum exposes our learners to Hindi language, Indian culture, history, dance, drama, yoga, art and much more. Classes are held at Newlands School, 200 Newlands Road, on Tuesdays 3.00-4.30pm, and Sundays in the Hutt Valley and Wellington. For more information call Sunita Narayan 972-8465 or check out our website: www.hindischool.wellington.net.nz or email info@hindischool.wellington.net.nz Phoenix Trading - Greeting Cards, Party Invitations, Gift Wrap, Stationery, Posters, Gifts and more. Top quality products which sell at less than shop prices. Greeting Cards from $3.50 each. You’re invited to drop in on Friday 5 March 2010 anytime between 9.00am - 9.00pm to 51 Furlong Crescent, Churton Park. Collect a 2010 brochure, see the new product release of more than 70 designs, and if you wish to, top up your card and stationery supplies. Christmas and end-of-line stock reduced to clear. |