Inglewood Primary School

Learning to think, to do, to be

Ako ki te whakaaro, ako ki te mahi, ako kia ora ai te mauri

Our Vision: To provide a teaching and learning environment where of those involved: demonstrate respect, expect the best, achieve through opportunity, communicate actively & feel good and safe

Welcome back to all existing and new students and whanau. We are indeed excited to have all the children with us throughout the day here at IPS. The start has been extremely positive, as evidenced by the excitement, enthusiasm, kindness and brilliant REACH Values being demonstrated already.

We have so may exciting opportunities at all levels of school planned for 2020. We encourage all children and whanau to make the most of them all, where possible.

We appreciate the whanau who were able to attend our Learning Partnership Day last Friday - our teaching staff found the time with you , most valuable.

We look forward to meeting with you as time allows for those who couldn't make it. In the interim, our teaching staff will be calling those who couldn't make it over the next two weeks ahead to touch base with you as parents/ whanau. If you would like to meet with your child's teacher in person, please call the office and make an appointment - Debbie or Mia in the Office will assist with this process.

We have attached a Communication / Concern Flow Chart for your information to this Newsletter, so it is clear to whom you can go to for information, clarification or further discuss if required.

Thank you to the many volunteers who have been in already. With you assisting with various jobs which need to be done, helps to ensure the smooth running of our school - thank you.

Thank you to the team of parents who got together for picking up hay in the break and thanks in advance to those assisting this weekend. A special thank you to Debbie and Brian Pearse who arranged this fundraising opportunity for forth coming camps.

Thank you again to Debbie, Mia and Michelle in the Office, who have worked hard to get all our Stationery orders out to the children this week. They will pick up more orders next week, so panic slowly if you havent got to this yet. If you need assistance with providing Stationery, please call the Office to discuss options.

Kia ora koutou.

We would like to offer a warm welcome to all our IPS whānau both returning and new. Every member, old and young, helps create the wonderful tapestry that is our school and wider community.

The feedback we have received from students, teachers and parents alike has been unanimously positive this week. We're greatly encouraged by the cheerfulness of our tamariki as they settle into new classes with a new teacher and new friends.

One focus this year will be on encouraging ourselves to adopt and welcome new habits, mindsets, interests and friendships. We seek to be open to new ways of thinking, being and doing. I myself have committed to swimming regularly and reading more physical, hold-in-my-hand books. These are new activities for me and I look forward to adding to the list as the year goes on.

Happy New Year to you all as we anticipate a year of happiness, growth of mind and deep connection. Keep in touch!

Questions to ask your child after school

We are encouraging parents / whanau to ask these questions as their child returns home after their day at school.

" Who was kind to you today and how do you know this?"

"Who were you kind to today and how do you think you made them feel by being kind??

We are encouraging Gratitude and Kindness to be displayed in our actions, deeds and words each and every day here at IPS.

We are please to share that Puke Haupapa covering is now complete. We have our fouth Portacom installed and in use (Ms Blackwell's class)

We can share that the last day of Term 1 is the last day to salvage anything from the two blocks which will be demolished starting April 14.

We will provide an update re our Bike track over next few weeks

Nearer the end of Term 2 we will be undertaking

Repairs for pool roof

Toilets near Moa Iti and the hall (Te Moa) will be upgraded

We thank you in advance for your patience during any disruption these Property Projects may cause.

The school will operate through a four whanau structure, based around our School Pepeha. Whanau organisation has been structured to reflect the particular needs of the year groups involved.

Panitahi

Panitahi Smith - Alice Smith (Whanau Leader) New Entrants & Y1

Panitahi Adams - Rangi Adams r Y1 & Y2

Panitahi Pearce - Taryn Pearce Y1 & Y2

Panitahi Bailey - Candice Bailey Yr 1 & Y2

Panitahi O'Connor - Libby O’Connor Yr 2 & Y3

Pouakai

Pouakai Turner - Tracy Turner Y3 & Y4 (Whanau Leader)

Pouakai Zimmerman - Mel Zimmerman Y3 & Y4

Pouakai Simpson - Lynda Simpson Y3 & Y4

Waiongana iti

Waiongana iti Boyd - Stephanie Boyd Y5 & Y6 (Whanau Leader)

Waiongana iti Breakwell - Ashleigh Breakwell Y5 & Y6

Waiongana iti Krook - Michaela Krook Y5 & Y6

Puke Haupapa

Puke Haupapa White - Tracy White Y7 & Y8 (Whanau Leader)

Puke Haupapa Franklin - Nell Franklin Y7 & Y8

Puke Haupapa Banks - Kathryn Banks Y7 & Y8

Puke Haupapa Wheatley - Rob Wheatley Y7 & Y8

Matua Shane Reade - Pastoral Care Puke Haupapa - Mon & Fri

OTHER LEADERSHIP AND TEACHING POSITIONS:

Tumuaki / Principal – Karen Patterson

Tumuakai / Associate Principals – Michael Bucksmith & Brooke Gibson

Mutukaroa Co-Ordinator – Brooke Gibson / Karen Patterson

Reading Recovery – Pene Chadwick

Special Education Needs Co-Ordinator – Rachel Marshall-Smith & Wendy Williams

Kapa Haka - Friday pm - Marcelle Messenger & Moni Martin

Specialist Teachers Thursdays - Martin Jones, Melissa Burleigh & Marcelle Messenger

Guest Teachers - Kay Wallace, Kelly Edward & Shane Reade

ANCILLARY: Office Hours: 8am – 3.30pm

Office Manager – Debbie Carter

Office Assistant – Mia Midgley – 8.30am – 1.30pm

Library Manager / Teacher Resource Manager – Wendy Nash (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Sports Co-ordinator - Kirsteen O'Carroll-Makiri

CARETAKING / CLEANING:

Caretaker – Mr John Harland

Cleaner– Mrs Linda May

SUPPORT STAFF:

Jacqui Deam, Michelle Allison, Evelyn Kennedy, Susan Cammiss, Jill Helms, Kirsty Doherty, Astrid Bocock, Rebecca Collins, Cody Huta, Kelly Wilkins,

DENTAL THERAPISTS: Lynda Banks & Julie Chamberlain PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE: Jill Jones

to Sophie Lee, Colt Gardiner, Ayla Gyde, Torbin Piddington, Ella Robertson, Piper Hart, Ruby Smith, Arana Walker, Rosalie Cross, Arlo Fraser, Latesha Turanga Robinson, Annabelle Edwards, Sarah Tilby, Amyah Ritchie, Joseph Broughton, Patrick Radcliffe, Obie Griffin, Mariah Byles, Marcus Byles, Jordan Perry, Anahera Martin, Jake Dobson, Logan Longstaff, Shakyla Broadmore-Ashby, William Kerr, Alexander Heather, Tyler Polglase, Tane Savage, Eleecia Young, Jaymee Newton-Hardcastle, Jacob Towning, Cooper Mullins, Nicholas West, Ngatai Mason, Lukah Nicholas, Archie Anderson, Isaac Morrison-Fonoti, Lucas Lund, Zaine Dobson, Dayton Pihama, David West, Riley Chilcott, Elisha Krithi, Blake Frechtling, Zoe Trim, Georgia Ryan, Stella Sutton, Ivey-Rose Smillie, Madison Tubby, Eden Costar, Arlo Jonker, Mafa Fruean, Darci Wilson, Cory Gillespie, Millah Thompson, Lucas Tudor, Jayde McLeman, Kurtis Nagel, Lusiana Nukuta, Sam Walker, Ella Hill, Dallas Baker, Alexander Clancy, Sakura Engelbrecht and Vanessa Wellstood who celebrated their birthdays in the holidays and this week.

Welcome to Zoe Trim, Nicholas West, Darci Wilson, Ivey-Rose Smillie, Ella Webb, Kurtis Nagel, Cory Gillespie, Eliyana Berry, Lilly Keoghan La-Rue, Toby Radcliffe, Maddy White, Sian Neilson, Harrison Whitmore, Zayne O'Keeffe, Chloe Malyon, Joshua Malyon, Mathew Wood, Arlo Fraser, Charlie Burkhart, Christian Hill, Ella Hill, Ava Costar, Eden Costar, Jordan Hemi, Liam Hemi, Majesty Hemi, Lucas Tudor, Sophie Tudor, Joseph Tudor, Euan Kissick, Koby Julian, Nate Peters and JR Blom who have joined us this week at IPS.

All stationery is available to be purchased from the school office.

Issue 1 orders are due back to the school office by Friday 14 February.

Thursday 6 February

Waitangi Day School Closed

Friday 7 February

School Closed

Monday 10 - Wednesday 19 February

Life Education Trust Visting

Wednesday 12 February

Year 7 & 8 Technology at the High School

Whole School Powhiri 11.45am

Wednesday 19 February

Year 7 & 8 Technology at the High School

Thursday 20 February

Pita Pit Lunch Orders due at the office by 3pm

Friday 21 February

Pita Pit Lunch

Wednesday 26 February

Year 7 & 8 Technology at the High School

Board of Trustees Meeting - Staffroom 6.45pm

Wednesday 4 March

Year 7 & 8 Technology at the High School

Monday 9 March

Taranaki Anniversary Day - School Closed

Wednesday 11 March

Year 7 & 8 Technology at the High School

Thursday 12 March

Pita Pit Lunch Orders due at the office by 3pm

Friday 13 March

Pita Pit Lunch

Monday 16 March

School Swimming Sports - Year 5-8 at the Inglewood Town Pools

Wednesday 18 March

Year 7 & 8 Technology at the High School

Monday 23 March

School Swimming Sports - Year 5-8 Postponement Day

Wednesday 25 March

Year 7 & 8 Technology at the High School

Weetbix Tryathlon - New Plymouth

Wednesday 25-Friday 27 March

Waiongana iti School Camp

Wednesday 31 March - Friday 3 April

Intermediate School Camp - Te Wera

Tuesday 7 April

Town v Country Swimming - Stratford Pools

Wednesday 8 April

Year 7 & 8 Technology at the High School

Thursday 9 April

Last Day of Term 1

Monday 28 April

First Day of Term 2

Please click on the link to order directly from our school website or pop into the school office.

https://www.inglewoodprimary.school.nz/shop/

Florist: Please support our local new florist at 121 Rata Street, Inglewood - The Love Bunch Florist. Stephanie Valentine has an amazing range of flowers for bouquets, arrangements, weddings and funerals. Phone 0272879780 or email thelovebunch@xtra.co.nz.