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Tūrei 30 Mei 2023
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You will have seen our message that went out to you on Sunday around NZEI kaiako (teachers) attending a Paid Union Meeting on Wednesday (tomorrow) from 1 - 3 pm. The Secretary of Education has waived the notice period so the negotiations can proceed, we do apologise for the short notice. As many of our kaiako are members of the NZEI they will not be available to be in class, so we are asking if you could pick your tamariki up at 12:30 if possible. This will mean there will be some kaiako that can supervise the tamariki that can't be picked up in much smaller groups. Please fill in the survey on HERO to let us know if you can pick up your tamariki or not. Thank you to those who have already let us know.
This week is Samoa Language Week.
Gagana Samoa
Gagana Samoa
The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week 2023 is ‘Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga’ which means ‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity’.
This year's theme focuses on the importance of the Samoan language and identity.
Every day during Samoa Language Week, there will be a new word and phrase of the day in the video clips presented by members of the Pacific Aotearoa community to the Samoa Language Week Playlist on Youtube, check them out on YouTube here
Here are some simple greetings and phrases for all to try
Hello (formal) - Talofa lava (MP3) - Download
How are you? (to one person) - O a mai oe (MP3) - Download
How are you? (to two people) - O a mai oulua (MP3) - Download
How are you? (to three or more people) - O a mai outou (MP3) - Download
Please - Fa'amolemole (MP3) - Download
Thank you - Fa'afetai (MP3) - Download
Goodbye - Tofa soifua (MP3) - Download
Happy Samoan Language Week - Manuia le vaiaso o le gagana Samoa - (MP3) - Download
Tino pai to our amazing Cross Country representatives. They went to Eastern Zones on a very cold day, but at least it wasn't raining! They all competed spectacularly with some outstanding results:
Camden and James came first and second in Yr 4 boys.
Poppy and Scout came eighth and ninth with Tallulah coming in 15th in Yr 4 girls.
Silas came fifth and Luke 14th in Yr 5 boys.
Leonard was 12th in the Yr 6 boys.
Thank you so much to the whānau that helped out, it was really appreciated.
Last week we had visitors from Furnham University South Carolina. They spent all afternoon in classes and were very interested in how we teach in New Zealand. They were impressed with our tamariki and the way they all collaborated, the learner agency they were able to bring to their learning, how they knew their goals and what they need to work on. They could see that we know our learners well and make sure that we cater for all their different needs.
We are required to regularly consult with the community about our Health and Physical Education programme. Please complete the survey through this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HealthPE. It will take about 5 minutes to go through and answer the following nine questions and multi-choice answers. Your involvement in providing us with your feedback and views will help us in making informed decisions on a very important element of educating all of our tamariki. We have had a few already complete the survey, but it would be helpful if we had more to give us a strong direction. The survey will close this Friday.
If you want more information about the NZ Health and PE curriculum you can click on here:
The newsletter is published every two weeks on Tuesdays. It will be available on HERO and on our website. In each newsletter some kupu will be shared with you to help with all of our understanding ... whare - house, kāinga - home, pouaka whakaata - television, rūma moe- bedroom, wharepaku- toilet,
huawhenua - vegetables, pouaka makariri- fridge.
We are thrilled to announce that Te Ahi Ora will be coming to Lyall Bay School. There will be free performing arts lessons, followed by free evening fire performances and lessons for our community.
Fire Performance is a new community activity that is rapidly spreading across the country. This exciting discipline engages the mind, activates the body, and is incredibly fun and stimulating.
The last few years have been rather difficult for schools, students, and families, and they aim to re-ignite the passion for learning and community in a fun and highly engaging setting.
Te Ahi Ora has 5 goals:
Encourage students to participate in physically challenging and satisfying activities
Boost self-confidence, encourage experimentation and foster creativity
Provide opportunities for personal growth and development
Build a sense of community through shared celebration and performance
Counter the negative effects of excessive screen time and digital addiction
They will be working with Lyall Bay School from June 14th-16th, teaching non-fire lessons to students during the school day. On all 3 nights, they will be performing and teaching with fire on the school field from 5-7pm, working with students taught on the respective day.
This is a crucial component of the program during which students put into practice the skills they have acquired throughout the day, using real fire.
Although Fire Performance may sound dangerous at first, with the right safety procedures and protocols in place, it is just as safe as any contemporary sport (in some cases even safer). Thanks to these stringent health and safety systems, they are proud to maintain a fantastic safety record.
We require parents to ensure a few things to contribute to the safety of the evening:
1. Please do not wear clothing made from synthetic fabrics. No onesies, tutus, wigs, skirts, etc. Cotton and denim are fantastic. If you or your child are dressed in dangerous clothing, you will not be allowed to perform with fire. Clothing may accumulate small amounts of black soot, so don't wear brand new or expensive clothing.
2. If your child has long/fluffy hair, please bring a hair tie or hat.
3. We recommend bringing foldout camping chairs, water bottles, and blankets.
4. You are welcome to take photos and videos. If you post them on Instagram, Facebook, or Tiktok, please follow and tag @te.ahi.ora
After the sessions they will send out a Participant Survey through the school, to be filled out by parents and students. Participants that complete the survey will go into the draw to win $150 at the end of the term.
At the end of the survey there will be an option to upload pictures or videos. The best piece of media uploaded each term will win $150. We are often far too busy to get good videos or photos, so very much appreciate your assistance in this aspect!
This term we started electives. Tamariki had a range of electives to choose from. Thank you to whānau who have been helping out at some of these. Here are some photos of ukelele, biking pump track, drama, Spanish and recorder. Other electives this term are felt soft toy making, papier mache, box craft, minecraft for education, sport exposure, dioramas, garden craft, wellbeing, suncatchers, card games and comic book making. Electives take place on Tuesday afternoons, if you would like to help out please contact your child's kaiako. Our next round of electives will be based around Matariki and will be over a week.
Welcome
to Georgia Williams, Ben Nguyen, Sahana Prakash, Hamza and Jana Shehab Eddin and Theo Randall who started in the past 2 weeks.
We know your time at Lyall Bay School will be the Best!
Dates for Diary
Dates for Diary
Dates to Diary
Wed 31 May: NZEI PUM - please pick up your child at 12.30pm
Friday 2 June: Parent and Principal chat 8.30 – 9.00am in the Library
Monday 5 June: Kings Birthday School Closed
Tuesday 6 June: Teacher Only Day School Closed
Tuesday 6 June: FoLBS meeting 7:00 – 8:00 pm https://meet.google.com/ptg-vmgw-pmi
Friday 9 June: Scholastic Book Club orders close at 3.00pm. Orders are online only.
Monday 12 June: BoT meeting 7:00 – 9:00 pm in Staffroom
14 – 16 June: Te Ahi Ora Fire sessions see info in newsletter
Weds 22 June: Swimming Sports
Friday 30 June: School Assembly 2.15 pm
Friday 30 June: Last day of term 2 - finish at 3pm
Monday 17 July: First day term 3
19 & 20 July: School Photos
Community Notices
Friends of Lyall Bay School - Fundraiser with Icon Photography
What your family gets – A 10 x 13-inch printed family Portrait for $15 (with the option to purchase more photos)
What the schools gets - $15 per family booking
Our school has organised a professional photographer from Icon Photography to come to our school on Sunday, 25 June 2023. Each appointment time is 10 minutes.
To book an appointment – email friends@lyallbay.school.nz with your contact details.
For more information and terms and conditions, contact friends@lyallbay.school.nz
BOOK TODAY
Enrol for Music Lessons at Wellington Music Centre:
Join us at the Wellington Music Centre for an exciting and enriching musical journey! Our affordable, diverse, and quality music education is tailored to suit all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or already play an instrument, our experienced and passionate teachers will help you develop your talents and discover the richness of learning music!
We offer tuition in strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, guitar, ukulele, keyboard and singing, and teach a broad range of musical styles. Lessons only cost $120 for the whole of 2023, with discounts for students learning multiple instruments, or multiple children in the same family taking lessons.
We are particularly excited to announce our new pre-instrumental programme for kids ages 5-6, designed to give them a fun, playful start in music. It's never too early to discover the joy of music-making!
Enrolments for 2023 are still open, and we'd love to have you join us for the rest of the year. To learn more about our programmes, please visit our website at www.wellingtonmusiccentre.org.nz or email us at contactus@wellingtonmusiccentre.org.nz. Kia ora koutou!
July Holiday Computer Classes:
Grand Training runs educational and fun computer classes over the holidays at our Wellington City location for ages 5 to 16.
Minecraft from Introduction to Mods and Servers
Learn to Code; Scratch, Python or Java.
Code and Create 3D Games.
Web Design, HTML and CSS
Build a PC
Film and Video Editing
Discovery Course in Computing - suitable for younger children
Online Safety and Privacy
For information & bookings 499-2211 or grandtraining.co.nz
BigAir Gym Classes:
If your child loves doing Cartwheels, Handstands, Jumping, Swinging, Climbing or doing Flips, then they will thrive at Bigair Gym! TERM 1 CLASSES ARE STARTING NOW, SO DON’T MISS OUT, BOOK IN TODAY! Bigair Gym classes are excellent for fun, focus and fitness! Children learn new skills and develop personal confidence and self-achievement! Strong focus is given to safety and technique, ranging from fundamentals to advanced skills. The structured classes follow a Bigair Badge Programme, which creates focused learning, and allows children to achieve and progress! Classes include GYMNASTICS, TRAMPOLINING, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING (that's parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Enquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too!
It's easy to book online at www.bigairgym.co.nz or contact our Bigair Gym office. We would love to hear from you. Bigair Gym, Owhiro Bay, ph. 383 8779 / email wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz
Have You Thought About Hosting An International Student?
Open up the world for your family and be a part of enriching and transforming lives.
Now that global travel has opened up we are receiving many applications from students wishing to start at Wellington High School in 2023. These students will come for one term through to a year.
We are now looking for new homestay families who are inclusive, caring, supportive and willing to share their home and Kiwi life with a student. Visiting students want to experience day to day life with a New Zealand family and to feel a part of the family.
The 2023 homestay fee will be $320 per week.
After hosting more than 50 students a homestay Mum summarised saying
"Hosting students opened up the world for our family. I can't think of the word to really describe how enriching the whole experience is."
Enquiries to:
Claire Bown
homestay@whs.school.nz
021 020 63860
04 385 8911 ext 781
Have You Completed the 2023 Census?
We are supporting Stats NZ to encourage everyone to complete the 2023 Census.
So, this is a reminder that you need to return your census forms if you have not done so already.
Census data is used to make important decisions that affect us all. The census is the official count of people living in Aotearoa New Zealand, and
everyone who was in the country on Census Day, 7 March 2023, is required by law to complete a census form.
Your participation will help ensure that our community receives funding for services for the number of people that live in our community. That includes
education, health, and social services.
To complete the census, you can do it online at www.census.govt.nz using one of the access codes provided in the letters sent to your household. Or you can fill out paper census forms if you have them. To request a new access code or paper forms, freephone 0800 236 787 (0800 CENSUS) or order online at www.census.govt.nz.
The 2023 Census closes on 30 June, so you should do them online now or as soon as practicable. Ensure your paper forms are posted so they arrive with
Stats NZ by 30 June.
Census collectors are no longer visiting households providing help to complete census forms (except in the cyclone-impacted areas of the Far North, Te Tairāwhiti, and Hawke’s Bay). If you need assistance or more information:
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You can attend a census support event and get face-to-face help to complete forms (for more information go to www.census.govt.nz/census-support).
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We encourage you to help whānau, friends, and neighbours complete their forms.
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There is information in New Zealand Sign Language, Braille, Easy Read, Large Print, and Audio formats, as well as in 29 different languages at www.census.govt.nz.
The 0800 CENSUS (0800 236 787) helpline will be open until 30 June.
Thank you for your support in making sure our community is accurately represented in the census.
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