Lyall Bay School

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Rātū 22 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2022

Namaste

This week is a big week for two of our kaiako, Ms Loutje and Miss Tuinman-Bell, who are celebrating becoming fully registered kaiako. After completing a degree, then one more year of university focussing on education, kaiako enter the classroom and do two more years before they can be fully registered. It is a long, but rewarding, road to a truly fulfilling career. Ms Loutje and Miss Tuinman-Bell have both completed their second year of full time teaching in the classroom and have been supported by mentors, colleagues, whānau and our community. They both have passion for this outstanding career and tamariki are in their hearts. Tino pai.

Our current fundraising total for The Readathon is $8,105.50! Please still send in your forms, so you can go into the draw for spot prizes at the end of this week, which will be presented to tamariki at their hui. If you haven't returned the sponsorship form and money (we keep a list and this is where we get names for spot prizes from) then please do so before Friday! Many thanks to all those whanau who have participated. If it is easier than sending cash to school, please feel free to make a direct internet transfer to FoLBS bank account, 12-3481-0009279-00.

Our W.A.T.P (Waihangatia ngā Ākonga Tino Pai) Hui will be on the afternoon of Wednesday, 23rd November, and the morning of Friday 25th. This is an opportunity for you to come and hear about Huetepara (Yr 1-2) Wednesday @ 3.15 - 3.45 meeting on the field, Maranui (Yr 3-4) Wednesday @ 3.45 - 4.15 meeting on the turf, or Onepū (Yr 5-6) Wednesday @ 4.15 - 4.45 meeting in the lunch area outside Hautonga, so we can continue to live our vision of Waihangatia ngā Ākonga Tino Pai Building the Best Learners. The Friday session will be in the hall before school at 8.30am. Please email myself (principal@lyallbay.school.nz), Amanda (amandaw@lyallbay.school.nz) or Jo (jo.graham@lyallbay.school.nz) any questions you have, so we can be prepared. Please attend the session for the year group your tamariki will be in for 2023! We are looking forward to sharing with you all. Tamariki have not been set in their 2023 hubs as yet, but we will let you know these when they have been finalised on the Monday of the last week of school.

Kaiako continue to write Timely Report Comments for your tamariki. These are all on HERO and are linked to celebrating the learning and progress of tamariki. You can add a comment yourself or 'like' the comment that is there. If you are having trouble accessing these, please let the kaiako know and they will help you. Later this term there will also be a post sharing which curriculum level they are currently working at. Usually tamariki in Yrs 1-2 are working at curriculum level 1, in Yrs 3-4 they are working within curriculum level 2 and in Yrs 5-6 working within curriculum level 3. If you want to know more about why we have moved from reporting at a particular time of year, twice a year, here is a link to an article that you may find interesting https://core-ed.org/en_NZ/free-resources/ten-trends/2019-ten-trends/2019-technology-real-time-reporting/

Congratulations to Hautonga who won the cleanest Hub award for last week. Ka pai. At the end of the term the hub with the most weekly awards wins a prize thanks to Crest Clean.

In 2023 we are looking at moving the newsletter to once every two weeks. We would love to know if you think this option would suit you or not, please email principal@lyallbay.school.nz or call and leave a message, or pop in and see me with your thoughts.

Noho ora mai,

Melanie

Dates for Diary

Wed 23 Nov: W.A.T.P. Hui (see newsletter for times)
Mon 28 Nov: Road Patrol Training for Yr 4s
Wed 30 Nov: WellBeing Day
Fri 2 Dec: Parent & Principal chat
Mon 5 Dec: Huetepara Picnic on the Beach
Mon 5 Dec: Board meeting 7.00pm in staffroom
Wed 7 Dec: EZ Miniball
Wed 7 Dec: SmashPlay Cricket
Wed 7 Dec: Turning Five Party
Mon 12 Dec: Curriculum levels published on HERO
Mon 12 Dec: 2023 Awhi Kaiako, Hubs and stationery list on HERO
Tue 13 Dec: Tamariki visit 2023 Hubs
Tue 13 Dec: Yr 6 Graduation Hui 2.00pm
Tue 13 Dec: Yr 6 Dinner and Disco at The Pines
Wed 14 Dec: Whānau and tamariki visit 2023 Hubs (2.30 - 3.00 pm)
Fri 16 Dec: Final day of 2022 (finish at 12.30pm)

Community Notices

Welcome to

Shady Tawhai Lawson, Joni Studholme-McQuade and Charlie Pannett

who have started in the past couple of weeks.

We know your time at Lyall Bay School will be the Best!

Everyone Out Holiday Programmes:

Everyone Out Holiday Programmes offer tamariki the opportunity to play and follow their own interests in an amazing natural environment. Whether they want to build huts in the bush, test out our slackline, learn how to start a campfire or just hang out in the hammock, there is something for everyone.

Bookings are open for our summer programme, 16-27 Jan, at enrolmy.com/everyone-out or, for more information, check out our website www.everyoneout.co.nz

Rāroa Music Centre Registration for 2023:

Rāroa Music Centre offers Saturday morning group music lessons for primary and intermediate school children at low cost ($70 per year + $40 koha or parent volunteering). We offer music basics in cello, clarinet, drums & percussion, flute, guitar, keyboard, orchestra, recorder, saxophone, ukulele and violin.

You are welcome to come along to see what it’s all about. Orientation tours will be held on Saturday, 3rd December, between 10:00am – 12:30pm at Rāroa Intermediate School.

To register for 2023 visit our website and enrol online. Registrations close 18th February 2023. www.raroamusic.org.nz

Harbour City Gymnastics:
Gymnastics is a great and fun activity for developing confidence, coordination, strength and agility. Harbour City Gymnastics, Hataitai Park, is currently taking in enrolments for term 4 and have some places available on Mondays for 5 -9 year olds and Tuesdays for 5 - 6 year olds. Returning this term is our mid-week preschool classes: Wednesday 9:30 - 10:15am for 3 - 5 year olds and 10:30 - 11:00am for casual play gym. Email our office - office@hcg.org.nz for further information or to register.

Want a FUN piano class for your child?

Give your child the joy of holistic learning by deeply experiencing musical concepts through their whole body.

We have so much fun playing piano, singing, dancing, drumming & playing musical games.

For more information visit www.musikgarten.co.nz or phone Sonia on

021 255 5681.

We’re Fundraising with Entertainment Book:

The 2022 Entertainment Book App is available and

great for school holiday outings and activities! Renew

your 2021 membership as it comes to a close.

If you haven’t had an Entertainment Book before, this is a great way to support your favourite local businesses or try some new experiences and save some money in the process. A great gift or just for yourself! There are thousands of 25%-50% off or 2-for-1 offers on all sorts of activities, shopping, dining, and travel. You only need to eat out twice to have covered the cost of the book, so everything else is a bonus! Check it out or order at: Lyall Bay School (entdigital.net) Please support us and enjoy! www.entbook.co.nz/105h194

It is now the last few days of our FREE membership upgrade offer. Until 24th November, all new and existing school parents and fundraising supporters who buy a single-city Membership on the Entertainment App will be automatically upgraded to a multi-city membership, unlocking access to 20 cities and thousands of offers anywhere in Australia, New Zealand and Bali.

And, of course, 20% of the membership goes directly to support our school fundraising at Lyall Bay School

Now you can enjoy the best restaurants, cafes, fine dining and shopping with your family while travelling - and donate to fundraising at our school.

Get this limited-time offer at our fundraising page:

https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/105

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Buy one for yourself, and for a loved one. Every purchase helps our fundraising effort.

The Star of Christmas: WIN TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION & STUDIO TIME WITH NATHAN KING

This Christmas morning, on Newstalk ZB, it’s The Star of Christmas singing competition… on The Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show! The grand prize? The opportunity to professionally record any Christmas song with Nathan King, lead singer of Zed. You’ll be treated like a star – with return flights for two to Auckland, hotel accommodation, and a music studio tour. If you can sing, and are under 13, email your audition singing a Christmas song to christmas@newstalkzb.co.nz or call 0800 843 864 before 12th December. Then tune into Newstalk ZB on Christmas morning, from 6am, to see if you’ve won!

Free Upcoming Summer Events:

The next few months will see Wellington City Council’s free summer events and activities energising, entertaining, and engaging Wellingtonians.

A Very Welly Christmas, Sat 26 Nov – Sun 27 Nov, from midday, Lambton Quay

Our whānau-friendly entertainment and activities include bands, an ice rink, snowball igloo, face painting, street performances, and a foam pit. Meet your local sports heroes, and of course, Santa, who will arrive at 12 noon each day in a small walking parade from Ballance Street to the Old Bank Arcade. Lambton Quay will be pedestrian-access only for the weekend. averywellychristmas.co.nz

Carols in the Park, 5pm-7pm, Sat 26 Nov, Midland Park

Bring your best singing voice to Carols in Midland Park. Grab a blanket, some kai, and get ready to falalalala. wellington.govt.nz/events

New Year’s Eve, 8pm-12pm, 31 Dec, Whairepo Lagoon

Join us for a fun evening of toe-tapping music. Cover band Zephyr will entertain from 8pm, followed by a special Kids Countdown at 9.30pm. Orchestra Wellington will fill the air with tunes of a ‘Royal’ theme, with a free concert from 10pm, followed by the New Year’s countdown, and a blast of fireworks to bring in 2023. wellington.govt.nz/events

Gardens Magic Concert Series, Light Display, Kids Garden trail, 10-29 Jan, Botanic Gardens Ki Paekākā

The iconic Concert Series is back (Tues-Sun evenings), along with a Light Display, and a Kids Garden Trail. Listen to some of Wellington’s finest live music under a blanket of stars. As the sun sets, see the gardens transform with a magical light display by MJF Lighting, and during the day join our Space Explorer in her journey of discovery of the Botanic Garden’s remarkable plants and animals. wellington.govt.nz/events

Whānau Film Night, 6pm, Sun 5 Feb, Waitangi Park

Bring a picnic and join us for a programme of short films followed by the feature film ‘Whina’.

Te Rā o Waitangi, 12 noon – 6pm, Mon 6 Feb, Waitangi Park

Enjoy a line-up of award-winning Māori performers, food, and culture. Food trucks will be on-site, and be in quick for the hangi! wellington.govt.nz/events

Wellington Pasifika Festival, 12 noon – 6pm, Sat 11 Feb, Waitangi Park

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific at the Wellington Pasifika Festival on Saturday, 11 February, Waitangi Park, 12 noon – 6pm. wellington.govt.nz/events

Rock Academy Holiday Programmes:

You may want to watch this short video to get an idea of the programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwP8fNpxsMo

Music Holiday Programmes
Are you looking for a holiday programme that is suited to creative and musical children? Busking trips to build their confidence, songwriting sessions to unlock their creativity and lots of fun activities. Perfect for singers, guitarists and keyboard players. Beginners to advanced. Contact us today - geoff@therockacademy.co.nz or call 021 565 750.

December 2022: From Tues 20th to Fri 23rd. 8:45 am until 3:30 pm.

January 2022: From Tues 24th to Fri 27th. 8:45 am until 3:30 pm.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwP8fNpxsMo

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