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Plimmerton School Newsletter - Week 8, Term 4, 2017

From the Principal
   Tēnā Koutou

   PARUMOANA INTERSCHOOL SPEECH COMPETITION – Congratulations to
   Harrison Smith (Year 5&6 competition) and Olivia Fellowes (Year 7&8
   competition), who both achieved 2nd place in their competitions last Friday.
   A fantastic result that reflected the research, hard work and practice that
                       they had put into their speeches. They both spoke
                       passionately and powerfully on important social issues (gender stereotyping
                       and youth suicide). They were great examples of how to speak up and speak
                       out on important issues!!

                     REGIONAL FINALS: EPro8 INTERSCHOOL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
                     COMPETITION – Congratulations to the Techno Blades team (Xavier Evans, Will
                     Scott, Mackenzie Bell and Ella Powell) who competed in the final of the EPro8
                     and came 2nd! They had to solve a variety of very challenging technological
                     problems over 2 ½ hours. Over the three stages of the competition they have
                     competed against 81 other Year 5 & 6 teams, so a great result!

   BRING YOUR OWN CHROMEBOOK (BYOC) YEAR 5 to 8 - We have extended the time for getting
   in pre-Xmas orders. If you order from the Norrcom website by Monday night the chromebook
   will be available before school break up. Orders placed after this will be available to collect in
   the first week of school next year. The link and code can be found on our website.

   CHRISTMAS GIVING - It is the season for giving, a time of year when we can encourage our
   children to think of others. We are collecting food bank donations and toys suitable for a child
   at Christmas on behalf of the Salvation Army. Encouraging your child to make a contribution
   would be a good way to emphasise the Christmas spirit of giving to those in need. We are
   collecting donations in the school office and will have a donation station at the Christmas
   Concert. Some children and parents have asked if they could bring in a small gift for each of
   their classmates. Please remember we cannot distribute food items to other students. We would
   prefer that the children showed their christmas spirit by giving food donations or a child’s
   Christmas present to the collection for the Salvation Army.

   WATER AWARENESS PROGRAMMES – A great feature of Plimmerton School is the emphasis on
   water safety and aquatic skills. The Kōwhai students have been learning water confidence and
   survival skills in the school pool with instructors from EasySwim. This week Hongoeka Syndicate
   students had a go at Waka Ama in Paremata Inlet, and Taupō students are having a go sailing
   at Karehana Bay with the Plimmerton Boating Club. Next week Mana Syndicate will have a
   Beach Safety programme at Plimmerton Beach. A great way to lead into the summer holidays.

   Today’s Roll – 524 Students
   Ngā Mihi
   Mike Forrest, Tumuaki - Principal
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SCHOOL NEWS

              https://kellyclub.co.nz/plimmerton

              Please make sure you book your
              child with Kelly Club if you need
                Holiday or Out of School care
                            in 2018.
              Existing bookings will not roll over.

              https://kellyclub.co.nz/plimmerton
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STUDENT NEWS
  EPRO8 2017
  On Tuesday 28 November the Hongoeka Techno Blades - Mackenzie Bell, Ella Powell, Xavier
  Evans and Will Scott journeyed to Tawa Intermediate for the semi finals of the EPro8 2017 event
  (Northern Wellington cluster). In true Plimmerton School style the Techno Blades used their
  RESPECT values - resilience, energy, sustainability, pride, excellence, collaboration and trust
  throughout the challenges as they worked their way through the very difficult challenges. They
  had to complete as many tasks as they could in 2.5 hours. When the final minute came......there
  were a number of teams tied for first - a tie breaker challenge was on! Tick tick tick tick.......
  Hooray! Victory was theirs - The Techno Blades had won the semi-finals! The excited team came
  back to school with news of an invitation to the Wellington Regional EPro8 Grand Final! They
  couldn't believe it!

  On Wednesday 6 December the Techno Blade team confidently ventured off to Raroa
  Intermediate for the big Grand Final. Twelve teams from the Greater Wellington region were
  competing in a gruelling challenge of innovative engineering problem solving. Two and a half
  hours ticked down (this went faster than you would think) then the timer went off and the final
  points were allocated out to the 12 teams.

  It was a nail biting finish between 12 teams who all deserved to be recognised. As we all waited
  to find out the final results, the students congratulated each other and talked about their
  successes and challenges throughout the competitions. They were both humble and unified in
  their passion for innovation.

  Our amazing Techno Blade team was announced 2nd overall. This was an absolutely
  outstanding result to come 2nd out of the 144 teams in the Wellington region who entered the
  competition. We are very proud of you all.
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STUDENT WORK

PTA NEWS

We have raised an amazing amount for the school and our children, the final figure will be announced
at the School Christmas Concert. Thank you for all the support and help everyone has given the PTA
over the year.

NEXT YEAR .....

Triathlon Fundraiser - planned for Sunday 4th March 2018. Would anyone be interested in helping to
organise this event, if so please email pta@plimmerton.school.nz

Craft Beer Fair - Saturday 7th April - put the date in your diary.
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HEALTHY KIDS CORNER
  FAMILY NIGHT IN
  Family nights are times your children will always remember fondly. Quality time with our families
  is paramount to building stronger relationships. Family time builds confidence, teaches children
  about interacting with others, and creates wonderful memories that last a life time.

  Here are some ideas to help you create a memorable evening for your family!

      Play a board game (or card game)
      Camp out in the living room
      Camp in the backyard
      Listen to an audio book
      Have a Family Draw
      Read a book together Take turns reading or one person reads to all
      Cooking night
      Build a fort in the lounge
      Water fight
      Movie night
      Puppet shows
      Talent show night
      Improv night – drama games
      Great Lego build
      Playdough creations
      Show and tell
      Themed dinner (Formal, fancy dress, characters) and
       pretend it’s a restaurant
      Make natural body care
      Dessert night
      Exercise night
      Fashion parade
      Hang out around the fire pit
      Have a craft night
      Karaoke night
      Watch old home movies and browse photo albums
      Try Geocaching
      Treasure hunt
      Time capsule
      Video time capsule Interview each other
      Make your own ice cream sundae
      Go swimming
      Make a family mural
      Stargazing night – esp. during special events like meteor showers Watch the sunset
      Family brainstorm night Make dreams a reality

  Family night doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated. Children just love spending time with
  you. Have a good old-fashioned game night. It’s so much fun to get together with family or
  friends and laugh the night away.
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COMMUNITY

 SPRINGHILL DANCE HAS IN YOUR HALL ON WEDNESDAYS THE FOLLOWING CLASSES...
  3.30 - 4.00  Beginners Hip Hop (5-8 years)
 4.00 - 4.30   Primary Ballet (5 years and up)
 4.30 - 5.00   Preparatory tap (5 years and up )
 5.00 - 5.45   Acro Hip Hop (8 years and up some dance/gym experience needed)
 5.45 - 6.15   Beginners contemporary (some dance / gym experience needed)

 WELCOME TO THE INAUG URAL PLIMMERTON FUNRUN 2018!
                         Something for all of the family! Come along and join us for
                         a run, walk or stroll through the beautiful Plimmerton and
                         Pukerua Bay area. The various routes will take you along
                         Plimmerton's picturesque Moana Road seaside, and/or along
                         the Ara Harakeke walkway through to Pukerua Bay and
                         back. Follow us on Facebook @plimmertonfunrun or head on
                         over to our website www.plimmertonfunrun.com for more details
                         and to sign up!
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