Week 5
23 February 2022
Kia ora, EBIS Whanau
As we move deeper into Term 1 we have now completed 2 full cycles of our new timetable system. Both students and staff are adapting to the new timetable and additional programmes are starting to become available for our students.
All classes have now completed their first session with Te Matau Ora, learning a variety of Māori games and activities. For the past week the hall has been alive with the tapping of rākau, flying poi toa, and many different patterns students are creating with mahi whai.
Students are also busy practicing the different disciplines for the upcoming athletics day during their PE times. This is scheduled to be held on Wednesday 22 March at Newtown Park. More information about this will come out closer to the event.
On Monday 20/2 more than 100 parents and caregivers attended the “Our Kids Online” evening presented by Rob Cope. A lot of the initial information that Rob presented was concerning, eye opening, and uncomfortable to see/hear, he also gave practical advice on how to protect our students while they are navigating the online world.
In the upcoming weeks all parents should receive a PDF of most of the information presented. We will also be able to show a video of this presentation for those parents who were unable to attend and would still like to see it. If we can have another 50 parents attend we will have then have had half our community attend which is vital as we work to cyber safety together.
Rob’s call to arms was for every school to be a Parent for Cyber Safety School. If we can achieve this it is your children who will benefit.
There are a couple of things that we are asking for your support with.
We ask students are dropped off and picked up from the school gate as vehicles moving through the grounds while students are entering and exiting the school is a safety concern. In the morning there are a number of taxis dropping off students to both EBIS and to Kimi Ora, and in the afternoon all the students are coming out of the school at the same time.
Also please be aware of students crossing the roads around the school during this time. While most students are careful while doing this, the roads around the school get very busy at the start and end of the school day.
Finally, this Wednesday several students helped to organise a non-uniform day to raise funds to help with the recovery after cyclone Gabrielle. This was very successful and raised close to $1100. This is a fantastic demonstration of the school values of Success and Whanaungatanga from all the students.
Ā te wā
The EBIS Staff
School News
Board Update
Kia ora EBIS whānau community
Welcome to 2023! We hope that, despite the challenging weather developments recently, term 1 of the new year has begun as well as possible for everyone.
The EBIS Board of Trustees held our first meeting on the 13th of February, where we were pleased to met the four new teaching staff that have joined the EBIS team this term. Haere mai Riley Barrett, Cameron Coles, Ruby Dean, Bryony Fulford-Spring and Lauren McAuley. We are grateful to have you on the journey with us.
So what is the role of the School Board? We thought we would start the year highlighting what we do as your Board of Trustees. Along with being responsible for the governance of School and providing a voice for our community, our role is to support our amazing Principal, wonderful teachers and support staff. We do this through strategic planning and focusing on our school values of whanaungatanga, respect and success. If any whānau are interested to find out more, please get in touch with us via lythomas@ebis.school.nz.
One piece of crucial work this year is reviewing our EBIS strategic plan. We will update the community on how this mahi develops, but keep an eye out for opportunities to participate in shaping our strategic plan focus and supporting our school's future.
Ngā manaakitanga,
Lynley, Howard, James, Rob, Martin, Michelle and Tiso
Sport at EBIS
Community Links
Wellington Symphonic Bands is thrilled to invite students and beginner players to our Youth Band. This ensemble is intended to help young players experience playing as part of a large wind group for the first time and help them to develop musically in a fun, social environment. We're primarily aiming for students of Year 6-10, but everyone who would benefit from the experience is welcome!
Rehearsals will be held during term time from 5-6pm on Wednesdays in the Wellington College library, beginning on March 1. We ask for a small subscription fee of $20 for this term to help cover tuition and music printing. Our Musical Director is David Codd, who comes to us with tertiary degrees in Classical Piano and French horn as well as a wealth of conducting experience, jokes and icebreakers.
Contact wellingtonsymphonicbands@gmail.com for any further info.
We are excited to let you know that the next season of the London Young Musician competition is now open!
London Young Musician is an international online music performance competition, open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists and chamber groups under age 28. The competition looks for talented musicians who have excellent musical skills, a strong
personality and fantastic creativity in their video performance.
Deadline: 1st March 2023
In the past year, thousands of candidates from all across the world have competed here. The competition is renowned for its high standard international jury panel, consisting of professors from the Royal College of Music, musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and experts all over the world.
Last chance to compete at Musician of the Year 2023! Enter Now!
Get ready to shine!
Platinum Prize will be awarded to the best musicians regardless of age and categories. Winners will be qualified to enter Musician
of the Year 2023 directly, and will be featured on LYM official social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram & Facebook) with thousands of followers!
Gold Prize winners will feature in our champion showcase videos and have their name displayed in the ‘Hall of Champions’ on our website.
Silver Prize & Bronze Prize winners will receive the special edition winner e-certificate issued by the London Young Musician competition committee.
Special Prize awarded to any candidate who demonstrates a creative side of themselves in their video entry.
Versatile Musician Award and All Round Musician Award for competitors who win prizes in 2 or more categories.
Ranking Top 1 Winner will receive a special edition winner medal, and will be featured on LYM official social media platforms. The winners will also be invited to perform in the LYM online concert. Find out more about our World Ranking system.
All Participants will receive adjudiscator’s comments and official e-certificate for free.
Visit www.londonyoungmusician.com for more information & apply here!
