Week 4 NEWSLETTER

From the Principal

Success is rarely a First Attempt In Learning...rather success comes after repeated attempts at a new skill, new concept, new piece of learning.

The book ‘Empower’ which I made mention of over the last few newsletters draws a distinction though between failure and failing that I hadn’t thought about. We do use the word failure here at DPS, but the authors say that Failure has a finality about it...you have failed, end of story. They prefer the use of the wording ‘failing’, this implies that you are still attempting, still trying...working your way back out of the Learning Pit.

I like this a lot, especially the implications of perseverance and determination in the face of the ‘failing’ you are doing. Building this resilience in children (in particular around their ability to learn) is a big part of what we do, and a part of our DPS Kid.

“Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint.”

Quote above is from the video linked below. A study into what makes a successful person, and why they are a success. The common factor was ‘Grit’. 6 minute clip, well worth the watch (and worth considering as Cross Country approaches!).

At the Young Leaders Day (see below) we heard from Riley Hathaway, from Young Ocean Explorers. She has her own web-series with her Dad exploring the ocean, and issues. Some of her work led to a group of Year 6 girls deciding to take responsibility for their environment, and they setup 1 + A Day, a promotion to ask people to pick up 1 piece of plastic (at least) a day to stop it getting into the waterways, then the oceans. Riley has seized on this, and is now promoting it. Wouldn’t it be great if our DPS Kids came up with their own call to action for people to follow, to help people take responsibility for their environment?

One for the Calendar - Teacher Union Meeting: 2.00pm 28th June

The NZEI (teachers’ union) are currently negotiating with the Ministry for the pay and conditions of teachers. Last term I mentioned the teacher shortage (less people entering the profession, more people leaving) and that the Union isn’t just after a pay rise, they are trying to address this shortage. They have called another meeting later this term, so again we are asking for your support as we finish school early. This time we will send children home at 2pm (the meeting is in Carterton at 2.30pm). Thanks in advance for this.

2.00pm 28th June, Children home as teachers head to their Union Meeting

Vote for Mr Blue!

Mr Blue is a real legend...both out in the community and of course here within DPS. First here in the morning, he gets the classes warm for learning, keeps our school looking amazing and is a dab hand at fixing all the little breaks, leaks and mistakes that can happen in a learning day.

The Hits Wairarapa are looking for the coolest school caretaker! The school will win $10,000 worth of gear and the caretaker will get a holiday on Stihl and The Hits radio station.

All you have to do to nominate your school and caretaker is either follow this link http://www.thehits.co.nz/win/nationwide/love-your-land-love-your-school-with-stihl-shop//

OR

Pop into STIHL SHOP Greytown in person and put a vote in the box. One lucky voter will win a prize from our compact cordless range valued at $575!

So that's 3 winners.... The school, the caretaker and a lucky voter !!

Voting runs till 11th June 2018... get everyone on board!

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT DPS?

Talofa Lava! Samoan Language Week / Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa is being held from Sunday 27 May – Saturday 2 June 2018.

The theme for this year is: “Alofa atu nei. Alofa mai taeao – Kindness given. Kindness gained”.

We will be learning and using greetings and songs over the week, starting in Celebration time tomorrow!

He Panui

Nau mai, haere mai

Whanau Hui

When: Rāhina 28 o Haratua 5:30-7:00 pm

Where: Rangimarie Marae - Cole St

Who: Parents of all students registered as Māori and interested others

What: Whanau Evening and shared potluck kai (please bring enough to feed your family to share with others)

Why: Nga Kaupapa:

Open feedback about our Whanau Hui

Noho ora mai rā i roto i nga manaakitanga katoa

Nā mātou, nā DPS whanau team.

Brett Cockeram

(BOT Chair and Whanau group member)

VISION AND HEARING SCREENING PROGRAMME

I plan to visit your school on the Monday the 11^th of June at 9:30am.

I will be screening:

· ‘Retests’/Absentees from previous visits

· Children who have missed their B4 School vision and hearing check

· New immigrants

· Referrals from teachers and parents

Sindy Baker

Vision and Hearing Technician

Regional Public Health - Wairarapa

WRITING

Writing from Rimu Team

I am at Nan’s on the water slide and my sister is on roller skates.

Dylan Theedom

I am racing against Felix in a racing car.

Jasper McKay-Pickup

I am going to rugby. I got two tries.

Carter Heberley

I am going up the mountain and I am going down the mountain.

Joe Mason

I am a hulk fighting another hulk. I beat the hulk.

Marley Mason

I went to Piper’s birthday party. We had cake.

Rosali Ross

One day I came home from the shops. Oh no! Where are my keys. I can’t get inside.

Hayley Whitelock

I tiptoed up the stairs and I woke up my Mum. I gave her some pancakes and a juice then I cleaned her room and put balloons in the room. After that we had a party. We had balloons and music and a disco ball.

Nevayah Bell-Semmens

I went to rugby on Saturday. I scored a goal. I got a trophy and a diamond.

Eli Hansen

I saw a rainbow.It looked beautiful. I liked it. It love rainbows so much.

Isla Holmes

The crocodile smashed it’s tail on the brown sand.It jumped in the water. Splash!

Ivy Pickett

The crocodile went into the water. It splashed really loud.

Ivy Duncan

I am doing soccer at the stadium.

Quinn Mitchell

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