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

We are grateful the weather improved today for our Kāhui Ako o Kōhanga Moa Kapahaka Performance at the Mamaku Centre here in Inglewood.

Many thanks to the organizers Marcelle Messenger, Matua Moni, Lorraine Hitchcock, Kaarena Kingi and Whaea Deb, together with Tracy White, Candice Bailey and other leaders in various Kāhui Kura. A huge congratulations to all tamariki who performed, it was fantastic to see and hear children from 5 - 17 years perform with so much heart. Ka rawe.

A huge congratulations to Michaela, Liam and the boys on the arrival of your beautiful daughter and sister. We are glad all has gone well and look forward to having cuddles soon.

Brooke Gibson.

Sadly we are saying goodbye to Ms Brooke Gibson who is leaving us as a Senior Leader at the end of the year. Brooke has tried to leave us several times now, however we have been able to twist her arm to come back in various roles. I am hoping that we will still be able to get her in every now and then as she has such a wealth of knowledge and contributes to our school in so many ways. Brooke is very much valued by all at IPS young and not so young and we are going to miss her immensely. Please make sure you touch base with her and share those memories which are many and varied.

Kelly Edwards

Kelly is another highly valued teacher here at IPS who has left and come back a few times over the years. Sadly we also say goodbye to Kelly at the end of the year. Kelly is a mentor and part time teacher in Ashleigh Blackwell's class this year. Ashleigh has been very grateful to Kelly for her expertise and guidance as she begins her craft as a teacher. Kelly has also been in the role of Team Leader Release Teacher, which has enabled her to teach at all levels across the school. Thank you Kelly for the time, consideration and commitment as a teacher, you have touched the lives of many, many children over the years, we wish you all the best for the future.

Andrew Birchler

Andrew has been away on study leave this year in Auckland, training to be a tutor of Reading Recovery Teachers. Sadly there are not any vacancies for this role in Taranaki at this time. Andrew has a strong desire to focus on making a difference for our tamariki in the area of Literacy and as such, Andrew has applied for and won a position of Resource Teacher of Literacy, operating out of Spotswood Primary School starting 2021. We thank Andrew for the impact he made here at IPS as a Reading Recovery Teacher, Within School Teacher for our Kāhui Ako and also year 3 & 4 teacher and Team Leader. All the very best Andrew for the future.

The Board of Trustees and and staff are delighted to announce we have appointed Phillip Reade and Candice Bailey as Senior Leaders, starting 2021. Phillip and Candice will join Michael and I in the Senior Leadership Team. Candice, Michael and Phillip will all have a teaching component to their roles, yet to be determined.

Phillip has many years of experience as a teacher and leader and has strengths in sport, music and PB4L. Phillip loves all areas of teaching although has an extra special love of the middle school area. Phillip is all about relationships, relationships, relationships.

Candice is currently teaching here at IPS in the Junior area. Candice also holds the position of Across School Teacher for our Kāhui Ako o Kōhanga Moa and will continue with this aspect within her Senior Leader role. Candice has strengths in Early Childhood Education and Mana Profiling, all of which will be utilized to strengthen our actions moving forward.

The three Senior Leaders of Candice, Michael and Phillip will give added value to the fantastic team here at IPS.

Katie West competed at the Taranaki Fancy Dance Competitions during labour weekend.

She received the Kate Byrne Cup. This is awarded to the person who showed the most passion in dance. She danced in 5 choreographed dances. She's worked really hard this year also passing her pre elementary jazz exam and her classical one ballet. These are very hard exams and she passed them which really good marks.

Another great night for Mya Theobald taking out second place in the hotly contested Toastmasters competition recently.
Well done Mya!

• Please do not drive up the driveway to collect or drop off children unless you have a car pass from the office.
• Children MUST exit from vehicles on the footpath side of the vehicle
• Please watch out for children if you are driving up the school driveway.
• Reminder the speed limit is 5 km if you are driving up the school driveway.
• Please keep the SCHOOL GATE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
• Reminder the speed limit is 40km passed a school gate. Please watch for children.

Our first day back for Learning Partnership meetings with families and staff is Monday 1 Feb and our normal classes resume for the year Tuesday 2 Feb.

Happy birthday to Mathew Wood, Jonathan Brooking, Isabelle Benseman, Mila Minnear, Jurnee Elliott, Boston Baker, Lewis Marriner, Sofia Allewrby and Matthew Boyd who are celebrating their birthdays this week.

REACH Goal: Welcoming others with a smile and showing kindness

Te Reo: Te manaaki i etahi atu ma te ataata me te whakaatu atawhai

Parents/Whanau can you please take a minute to fill in the survey below. The Kahui Ako (Our collective Inglewood Schools) are looking at all the skills and attributes that we want our Inglewood students to have to be successful in the future. This means we are collecting voice from students, teachers and parents. If you could add your comments, it would be much appreciated.

https://forms.gle/s5C1G7UYasFFySQv8

Candice and Tracy

If your child has been involved in any activity which has competed at National Level, please email office@inglewood.school.nz with the details. Thank you

Kids Art Works have issued a unique Child's Keycode to all students this week. Use your unique Keycode to view your child's artwork at http://www.kidsartworks.com. Please check their bags for this.

Please return to the school office all End of Year trophies or cups. Thank you

Please remember to notify the office if your child will be absent from school. Please state your name, child's name and reason for absence each day. The Ministry of Education treats all absences without a reason as truant. Thank you

We are missing a lot of sports uniforms. Please check in drawers, under beds and in wardrobes. Please return to the office urgently.

We have a fabulous new IPS school shirt. These are $20 each and can be purchased from the school office or popped on your school account.

Hoodies $45

Fleece Jacket $30

Showerproof Jacket $30

Showerproof Pants $30

We have a limited number in all sizes. Please see the school office if you would like to purchase. These can be added to your school account and paid off throughout the year. Photos are at the end of this newsletter.

Registrations are now open for the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon. When registering online, please add registrations under the group Inglewood Primary School.

http://tryathlon.co.nz/locations/new-plymouth/

Monday 9 November

Whole School Assembly

Wednesday 11 November

Twilight Market - 5-6.30pm @ School

Friday 13 November

Pouakai Overnight Stay

Year 8 Orientation Day at Inglewood High School

Tuesday 17 November

Kahui Athletics & Tabloids Day at TET Stadium

Monday 23 November

Whole School Assembly

Thursday 26 November

Pita Pit Lunch Orders due at the school office by 3pm

Friday 27 November

Pita Pit Lunch

Friday 4 December

Year 8 Dinner Dance

Monday 7 December

Whole School Assembly

Monday 14 December

2021 New Class Transition - 2pm

Tuesday 14 December

Service Assembly - 1pm

Final Junior/Middle Assembly 1.30pm-2.30pm - Inglewood High School Hall

Wednesday 15 December

Final Senior/Intermediate Assembly 1pm - 2.30pm - Inglewood High School Hall

Thursday 17 December

School finishes at 12noon

Last Day of Term 4 - Have a wonderful holiday break

Monday 1 February 2020

Learning Partnership Day

Tuesday 2 February 2020

Full School Teaching Commences

Please phone Debbie Pearse 0276589699

Looking for something to do with your child from 4.30pm-6.30pm for the next 8 weeks. Bring a picnic mat, have a natter with other adults, while your child comes and plays! If you have a 5 - 12 year old - let them come and have a play in the park! We will have all sorts of equipment out that they can come and have a go with.

You just need to sign your child in, sit back and watch from your picnic mat while our Kelly Sports Taranaki coaches have gear available to play with. We really look forward to seeing you there!

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

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