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Week 3 NEWSLETTER
Week 3 NEWSLETTER
from the principal
from the principal
Connect, Inspire, Learn
Connect, Inspire, Learn
Massive event here at DPS today, the first kids run conference in the Wairarapa. Connect, Inspire, Learn came from a visit last year when I went to Ngatea Primary. They have been running one for years and it is a highlight of the school calendar for the local schools there. This is the first go, but already it looks amazing...our DPS Kids have been busy preparing themselves to be helpers, learners and presenters. Massive opportunity for those involved, to present and teach to others is a real sign of Student Agency...one of our Core Beliefs. As I type, the first of the 200+ kids are arriving...planks of wood, bags of ingredients, boxes of laptops...it is going to be a great day. We will capture and post photos across the day.
Staffing Update
Staffing Update
Next year will be a change of pace for Amanda Mitchell, as she steps down from her team leader position, and her full time role at school. Amanda will still be teaching at DPS but in a part time capacity next year.
Beverley du Preez, who joined us as a roll growth teacher in Rimu last term, has secured a permanent position at Lakeview for 2020. We wish her all the very best, and know it is an exciting time for her...able to apply for residency in NZ!
Rata Bake Sale
Rata Bake Sale
A big thank you for supporting the bake sale yesterday. Thanks to our generous Rata parent community for the amazing food provided...amazing the quality and quantity. Thanks to those who sent their children along with some $$$ to support the team. We appreciate it a lot, these team fundraisers allow teams to purchase extra equipment, or subsidise activities here at school. All of it goes back to improving things for our DPS Kids. Cheers team, for the setup and work, well done on a great event.
Sports
Sports
A new season is about to get underway...and once again DPS is providing a heap of teams for the local competitions. We won the Primary School of the Year in the Annual Sports Awards and we do provide a heap of opportunity for our kids. 6 touch teams, 4 tee-ball teams, 3 hockey teams, 3 mod-softball teams and an intermediate softball team...17 teams provided by DPS. Sport is an excellent way to develop our Core Beliefs, to develop friendships and relationships, to develop skills and to have an awesome time. As the season starts, I’d like to thank my staff for providing these opportunities...this is above and beyond what teachers/staff are paid to do and isn’t the norm in NZ schools. I think it is amazing...and I look forward to coaching my softball team to glory this season, improving on our 3rd place from Term 1...go team!
Next week!
Next week!
Busy times coming up...we have our School Athletics at the sports bowl, the book fair starts, the regional photography competition has their prize night and we have our final Whanau Hui for the year. Make sure you check out our school calendar (at the top of the newsletter each week) for upcoming events...this term is a busy one.
WHAKATAUKI
WHAKATAUKI
KIDS KORERO
KIDS KORERO
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT DPS?
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT DPS?
COUNCILLORS TV RAFFLE!
COUNCILLORS TV RAFFLE!
A huge thanks to the Oakly family who have donated a TV for the Councillors to raffle!
A huge thanks to the Oakly family who have donated a TV for the Councillors to raffle!
All money raised will be spent on sports equipment, specifically hockey.
Raffle sheets will come home today - tickets are only $2 each...what a bargain!
All sold tickets and money need to be in an envelope in the blue box in the office by Wednesday 13th November. The draw will take place on Friday 15th November and the winner will be contacted.
Check out the video and THANKS for your support!
You could win a Samsung 49" UHD 4K Smart TV!
You could win a Samsung 49" UHD 4K Smart TV!
- Stunning 4K UHD resolution
- Sharp HDR clarity
- Slim attractive design
Whole School Athletics 2019
Whole School Athletics 2019
Below are key dates for athletics this year. A detailed notice will come home by the end of this week.
DPS Athletics at the Sportsbowl in Masterton
- Tuesday 5th November or Wednesday 6th November if postponed
Masterton Interschool Athletics at the Sportsbowl in Masterton (for Yr 4-6 pupils who qualify and place in the top 3 at the DPS event)
- Wednesday 13th November or Friday 15th November if postponed
Wellington Regional Athletics (for Yr 4-6 pupils who qualify and place in the top 3 at the Masterton Interschool event)
- Tuesday 3rd December or Wednesday 4th December if postponed
Book Fair
Book Fair
It's that time of year again! The Book Fair is coming to DPS!
It's that time of year again! The Book Fair is coming to DPS!
When: Wednesday 6th November to Tuesday 12th November.
Where: DPS Library
Open: Before School 8.20am - 8.45am and After School 3.00pm - 3.25pm
There will be a great range of books available as well as cool competitions to enter. A great time to start getting those Christmas Presents sorted too!
Can't wait to see you there at our Dino-mite Book Fair!
Diwali
Diwali
27th November - 31st November
27th November - 31st November
What is Diwali?
What is Diwali?
Friday Subway lunch orders
Friday Subway lunch orders
At the office (please ensure your child's name is on the envelope!)
Or order online.
DPS Sport 2019
DPS Sport 2019
Term 4 Sport
Term 4 Sport
Draws for term 4 sport - check out this folder! We will add them as soon as they are sent to us.
A reminder that if Teeball or Mod are cancelled due to weather, it will be on More FM by 8am Saturday morning and our DPS FB page as soon as we are notified. If Touch, Hockey, Intermediate Softball or Badminton are cancelled we will communicate this through our DPS FB page. You can also check this out on their FB pages!
Wairarapa Touch Rugby
Hockey Wairarapa (official)
Wairarapa Badminton
Masterton Cluster Sports Group
All teams are displayed in the sports board outside Rm 4 and practises are during lunchtime at DPS.
RIMU Writing
RIMU Writing
One day I drove a monster truck. I drove over the bumps. I drove in circles. I won the monster truck race. I drove home.
Lincos Howard.
I am going on a bear hunt with my Mum. The bear is in the cave.
Abel Wilson
Look at all the delicious food at the bake sale.
Henry Gardiner
I am happy because it is the bake sale. I love cakes.
Emma Payne
I am eating lots of cakes at the bake sale. I love sprinkles.
Ella Hemi
Straight after first home class time: Can I have something to eat now?
Indie Cameron-Whale
I went to the zoo and saw a kiwi, real live kiwi and a real live kangaroo. A real live kiwi. It was awesome!
Lilith Bodle
community notices
community notices
Talofa
Talofa
REAP supports a Masterton based playgroup for all Pasifika whānau. It is called Moana Playgroup and was established in 2016 to enable Pacific Island families, with their pre-schoolers, to come together and celebrate their unique languages and cultures.
It takes place on Mondays and Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm at The Spot, 365 Queen Street, Masterton and is supported by Fale Lio.
The playgroup promotes: Early Childhood Education and participation, Pacific Languages and cultures, healthy eating and living for whānau.
Kids, are you looking for fun on a Friday night?
Kids, are you looking for fun on a Friday night?
Then come along to Kids' Club, 5.30 till 7.30pm on Fridays at the Baptist Church. We provide a safe, family atmosphere with table tennis, computer games, craft, a kid-friendly light tea, Bible stories and organised games. The cost is just $2.50 per child. Phone Liz on 027 2233100 for more details or just come along and have a look. We're on the corner of Renall and Chapel Streets; entrance off Renall St.
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