Kia ora e te whānau, (Hello families)
We had a sea of blue across our kura today. Whakawhetai ki a koutou (Thank you to you all) for jumping on board and rocking your bluest outfits in support of Diabetes Month. It showed our Francesca just how much aroha (love) and tautoko (support) surrounds her here. We even changed our bells to belt out the 90’s anthem Blue (Da Ba Dee) for the day! It brings our uara (values) of manaakitanga (kindness) and whanaungatanga (community) to life, helps build awareness and reminds Francesca that ‘We got you!’
We officially opened our brand new swings on Wednesday afternoon. Our youngest and oldest students Teddy and Mackenzie cut the ‘ribbon’ for us and everyone got to have their turn. It has felt like this has been a long time coming, but they are finally here and our tamariki can finally enjoy them. Huge thanks to our kids who helped shovel bark, Pub Charity and our amazing Turitea School PTA for coming up with the funds.
On Tuesday, Meryl took two teams to the Year 5/6 Interschool Table Tennis competition at the Barber Hall. Ka Rawe (Awesome) to our Boys team of Baxter, Matthew, Stanley and Olly and our Girls team of Lily, Maya, Quinn and Marissa. They gave it their all and finished a valiant 5th place overall.
Our tuakana (seniors) have been doing an amazing job selling Juicies the last few weeks, so thank you for supporting this. Lots of real-life maths in action with counting money, calculating profits and then deciding what to do with that money. Watch this space!
Class Placement for 2027:
As we look ahead to next year, we are making class lists to ensure the best possible fit for every ākonga (student). While we appreciate hearing your thoughts, our school’s size leaves limited space for parent input on specific placements. You can feel confident knowing that your child’s current teachers are very involved in this process, drawing on their knowledge of students, friendships and learning needs. There is not a great deal of change from this year, apart from welcoming Sarah, and a small classroom switch.
Rimu – Year 0/1: Sarah
Rātā – Year 1/2: Carly
Pōhutukawa – Year 2: Cameron
Tōtara – Year 3/4: Trish/Bridgit
Kauri – Year 4/5: Hannah/Faye
Mataī – Year 5/6: Whaea Anneliese
Hui Ā Kura:
This afternoon’s assembly was led by our tuakana; Rory, Kyerin and Michael who did a fab job! We celebrated those who received a tiwhikete (certificate) for showing our Ngā Uara o te Kura (School Values).
Rimu: Blu – Manaakitanga
Rātā: Catie – Mātauranga
Pōhutukawa: Daniel – Manaakitanga
Mataī: Ariki – Mātauranga
Kauri: Katara – Mātauranga
Tōtara: Lincoln – Mātauranga
Troy: Ariki – Manaakitanga
Calendar Art:
Hopefully you received an email from the Online Printer with a code to view your child’s artwork and order their masterpieces. If you didn’t, let us know. Orders close on Sunday 22nd November, so don’t miss out.
Kiwiana Christmas Advent Cookie Cutters:
Lucain and Jeannah have created a festive 3D printed Advent Calendar. It comes as a 26-piece set (24 numbered imprints, 2 cutters) for $40 with free delivery to school, making a fun family activity or great teacher gift. Message them directly to place orders early and ensure delivery before Tuesday 1st December.
White Ribbon Family Fun Day:
Join the community at Ross Intermediate on Sunday 22nd November from 10am–2pm for an all-ages family event. Enjoy free food, bouncy castles, face painting, a teddy bears’ picnic and a sausage sizzle.
Term 4 Important Dates:
Less than a month until the last day of kura…
- Week 6 (Next Week)
- Senior Fitzherbert Cluster Athletics at Massey Athletics Track on Tuesday 17th November
- Week 7
- Interschool Road Race Year 5/6 at Manawaroa Park on Friday 27th November (*Date changed sorry)
- Hui Ā Kura at 2.20pm on Friday 27th November
- Week 8
- Interschool Athletics Year 5/6 at Massey Athletics Track on Tuesday 1st December
- Fitzherbert Cluster Touch Year 1-6 at Monrad Park on Thursday 3rd December
- PTA Pool Party at School at 12pm on Friday 4th December. All whānau welcome!
- Week 9
- Year 6 End of Year Leavers Treat on Tuesday 8th December
- Year 6 Graduation at 6pm on Wednesday 9th December
- End of Year Reports and 2027 Class Placement live in Hero on Wednesday 9th December
- End of Year Prizegiving at 12pm on Thursday 10th December
- School Finishes for the Year at 1pm on Thursday 10th December
Ngā mihi maioha (Kindest of Regards)
Troy
principal@turitea.school.nz
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