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Week 5 NEWSLETTER
Week 5 NEWSLETTER
from the principal
from the principal
Questions, Questions
Questions, Questions
During our school Athletics last week I got to chatting with one of our awesome Mums about school, success, growing great kids and the conversations we have with our young people. I loved what this family does, each day before school they discuss kindness, and what they might do for others. At the end of the school day Mum and Dad can then ask about this...who were you kind to today, what did you do? These sorts of discussions are then about the young people we are helping to develop, the great citizens, the community minded people we need for a successful future.
Often afterschool conversations can be brief…”how was school today?”, with the stock-standard reply of “good”. “What did you do at school today?”, “not much”.
The questions we ask often don’t lead to a richer discussion of the awesome things your young people have done across the day...and recently on Twitter I stumbled across this little list that I thought was pretty cool;
1. What did you do that was creative?
2. What did you do that was kind today?
3. What made your teacher smile?
4. What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
5. How did you work with other children today?
6. How did you challenge yourself today?
Great questions that (hopefully) will lead to more than just a one word answer!
Poi Porotiti & Nga Tama Toa
Poi Porotiti & Nga Tama Toa
Final session for the year and the two groups performed at Te Papa. They spent the day in a final practice and performed at Te Marae at the end of their day. Our students have put in a ton of mahi across the year, they (and the whole group), received massive accolades for their performance. Thanks to Claire and Joe for being a part of the day.
Connect, Inspire, Learn - Student Led Conference
Connect, Inspire, Learn - Student Led Conference
Still buzzing about how amazing this day was at DPS for the kids of the Masterton Cluster. We talk often here at DPS about giving back, about doing things in service to others...and this event is an example of the school giving back to the education sector in Masterton. Half of our kids went off site that day, teacher gave up their classrooms, and those left behind gave up the field, turf and hall to be used by students from other schools for the day. DPS giving back.
The day has also had a real positive impact on others outside of DPS...two examples below (names and faces hidden for privacy). A child emailing their teacher about wanting to lead some learning...this happened the very afternoon of the conference. And another child who has been inspired to lead and teach others as part of their school learning. Awesome work kids!
Photography Awards
Photography Awards
Another year, another awards night for our budding photographers last week. The MIS hall was packed to hear the winners announced, and DPS has carried on with our successful ways securing a few top 3 placings, well done team!
- Reuben Harkness 3rd Year 1 & 2 Non-Living
- Levi Wallis 2nd Year 1-4 Photo Essay
- K’Leigh Jury 2nd Year 5-8 Photo Essay
- Heath Warren 1st Year 5 & 6 Non-Living
Congratulations guys! What an awesome achievement and well done to all our DPS Students who submitted entries.
WHAKATAUKI
WHAKATAUKI
KIDS KORERO
KIDS KORERO
FRASER Writing
FRASER Writing
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT DPS?
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT DPS?
TERM 4 SERVICE DAY
TERM 4 SERVICE DAY
Our whānau classes will be out and about in the community on Friday 15th of November.
We have some awesome service activities planned! Including:
- West Kindy and Cole Street Early Learning Centre are visiting for morning tea and activities.
- Making lunch platters and cards for staff.
- Community coffee morning in the hall.
- Thanking our neighbours.
- Free car wash.
- Making cards and gifts for our local nurses.
- Visiting Aversham Rest Home.
- Rock painting for Millennium Reserve.
- Baking for our volunteer reading tutors.
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.
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 20th November. The draw will take place on Friday 22nd November and the winner will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE the dates have changed
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
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
Masterton Cluster Interschool Athletics
Masterton Cluster Interschool Athletics
DPS took a team of 40 to Interschool Athletics. They all qualified at our DPS athletics and had the chance to compete against pupils from other schools in our Masterton cluster! We had some great results for our relay teams too - please note it is the top 4 placed in the short sprints who represent Masterton at the Wellington Regionals (not winning school teams).
A big thanks to Rachel, Eleina and Nicole for being our parent helpers over the day.
Wellington Regionals 2019
The following pupils placed in the top 3 (top 4 for relay teams) in their event and will now represent Masterton at the Wellington Regionals later this term.
It is held at the Newtown track in Newtown on the 3rd of December (postponement date 4th December)
Term 4 Sport
Term 4 Sport
Draws for term 4 sport - check out this folder!
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.
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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