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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
Page 3 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.
Page 4 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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