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Newsletter 3 August 2023
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Welcome to
David Street School
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This week we welcome to Cameron, India and Shay to David Street School.
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Nau mai, haere mai, ki te Kura o Rawiri
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Friday 4th August - Pizza Lunch orders have now closed our next Pizza day is Friday 15 Sept.
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Wednesday 9 August - NED’s Mindset Mission is coming to our school for a performance. See more information in this newsletter.
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Thursday 10 August - Morrinsville Intermediate Visit Yr 6 at DSS
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Friday 11 August - Gym sport Festival at Morrinsville Events Centre
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Monday 28 August - ICAS Math Week
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Tuesday 29 August - Junior Presentation Dress Rehearsal to Middle School
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Wednesday 30 August - Junior Presentation Dress Rehearsal to Senior School
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Thursday 31 August- Junior Dress Rehearsal to invited Kindys.
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Tues 5, Wed 6, Thurs 7 Sept - Junior Presentation 11am
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Tuesday 12 Sept - Photolife Class and Individual Photos
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Wednesday 13 Sept - Photolife Team Photos
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Tuesday 5 Sept - Livestock Day Entry Forms are due back
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Friday 15 Sept - Pizza Lunch
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Friday 22 September - Term 3 ends
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Position Available
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David Street school is looking to fill a new position in the Learning Support team ( teacher aide). This fixed term position will be 25 hrs per week starting 21st August until the 14th December 2023.
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Ned's Mindset Mission
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We are excited to welcome the NED’s Mindset Mission Roadshow for Year 1-6 students to our school on Wednesday 9th August.
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NED’s Mindset Mission is a positive behaviour programme where the facilitator will take our students on an interactive educational journey filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humour.
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NED’s message and memorable friends inspire students, promote academic achievement, that support our school values.
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The show is FREE to schools, all we are asked to do is promote the sale of the NED 'yoyo' - this is a way of paying it forward so that this great show can continue to be offered free of charge to schools.
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Should you wish to do so, Yo Yos can be ordered and purchased through the school office with either cash or eftpos, they will be for sale from Wednesday 9th August through until Tuesday 16th August.
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Order forms will go home with children on Wednesday 9th August.
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Wanted - Livestock Cups
from 2022
If your child was the lucky recipient of a Livestock Day or Group Day trophy last year, can you please return it to the school office.
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Reminder: Please return entry forms along with the $5 registration fee as soon as possible.
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Principal Awards
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David Street School celebrates children who have been showing our values in their behaviour and actions at school. The recipients of the Principal Awards each receive a certificate and a book.
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Recipients of the Principal Awards were:
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Alyssa received her award for having an awesome start to the term and working super hard on her learning goals. She has come such a long way in her learning and shows a positive attitude in all areas! Keep up the amazing mahi!
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Talia is a respectful student who always strives for excellence. We can always count on Talia to be a role model and do the right thing. Every day she asks if she can help and takes pride in being a tidy Kiwi. Well done Talia!
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Mackenzie received her award for her continued growth in all her learning. She strives to achieve her learning goals and asks questions to gain a deeper understanding. Mackenzie, you are a role model!
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Kaya, is always striving for excellence and pushing herself to be the best she can be. Her confidence is flourishing and she is taking risks in her learning. Kaya is growing into a wonderful, kind leader who is always on task and showing initiative by helping others whenever it is needed.
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Elias received his award for his mana and leadership in kapa haka and in our classroom. He is a role model in the way he shows integrity and respect. Elias genuinely cares about others and leads the way with his actions.
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Marlum received his award for showing perseverance and excellence in all areas of the classroom, especially within his art activities. He strives hard to finish his work to a very high standard. Marlum is also a keen contributor in all classroom discussions.
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Seeking Props
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In week 8 this term, the junior team is presenting their show 'Back to the Future'. They require some props to make our show successful.
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If you have any of the following items can lend, please contact Jo Keogh. We appreciate your help.
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- Sing star microphone
- Small bench seat (see photo as a guide)
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Winter Sport
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We have been extremely busy with sports this term.
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The local schools Basketball and Hockey competitions are under way with school practises during the week and games on Wednesdays (basketball) and Friday (hockey).
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The local schools Gym Sport Festival is coming up on Friday 11 August . Practises are being held at lunchtimes here at school. Unfortunately the trampoline event has been cancelled. The trampoline fee will be credited to the school accounts of those children who were involved.
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Leotards: Does anyone have any spare leotards that they would like to donate or we can borrow? We have a large number of gymnasts at David Street School this year and not enough leotards, sizes from size 6 to size 14. If you can help us out please email or let Sam Niven know.
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email: samanthan@davidst.school.nz
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Netball has now finished. Please return any netball uniforms you have so we can process your netball bond.
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Any overdue sport registration fees would be very much appreciated.
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Here is your hockey draw for this Friday 4 August.
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Please check the Hockey Draw for which venue you are playing at.
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If you have any questions regarding the hockey competition please speak to Rebecca Bracey who is your school contact for Hockey.
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School Bus Safety
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A reminder for caregivers:
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It is your responsibility to supervise your children prior to your child/children boarding the school bus in the morning and once they get off the school bus in the afternoon.
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This is especially pertinent during the winter months as visibility is poorer due to the time of year and the weather conditions.
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School buses are not able to wait at bus stops for children to be collected so it is important that caregivers are there when their children exit the bus.
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Be Safe - Be Seen
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David Street School children who catch the school bus must wear their yellow bus vest. Please ensure your bus child takes care of them and wears them every day when using the bus.
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Home and School Committee
Fundraisers
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FUNDRAISER
PIZZA LUNCH and COOKIE FRIDAYS
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Cookie Fridays and Pizza Lunch orders are available to order through our Home and School Shop on our website. See the link below to order.
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Our FAQ page and "About our School Shops" are great places to go to for any questions you may have on how to create an account and order.
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Please make sure your child's classroom number is correct or your child's order may end up going to the wrong classroom.
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Pizza Lunch - If your child is away the day of Pizza Lunch, we are not able to transfer the order to another day, as we pre-order and pay for pizzas from Pizza Hut the day before.
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You are more than welcome to pop down at lunch time and pick up your child's order should they be away from school on that day. Thank you for your understanding.
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Yummy Stickers
Keep collecting your Yummy
Stickers so our school can be
in to win a share of sports gear.
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All stickers/cut-outs must be in to us
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before the end of this term
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Entertainment Membership
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Purchasing an Entertainment Membership contributes to the Home and School's fundraising of our outdoor education space. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this
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link with your friends and family.
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Click the button to purchase yours now.
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Senior School Camp Term 4
Rescheduled dates for camp are Monday October 30th to Friday November 3rd 2023.
Ako Kea will be going from Monday 30th October to Wednesday 1st November
Ako Tui will be going from Wednesday 1st November to Friday 3rd November
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As the camp is now for two nights instead of three the cost will be less however we are unable to confirm the new cost just yet but anticipate it will be around $200 per student.
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We will confirm this by the end of this term.
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In the meantime you can start paying for your child's camp via :
The David Street School Shop. Make payments in instalments by credit/debit card.
Internet Banking.
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Payment can be made via internet banking to our David Street School account 12-3437-0000066-00 (please reference your child's name and 'camp' when you are paying) or by Eftpos or Cash at the school office.
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More information will be sent home towards the middle of August regarding the camp organisation and any refunds for those who have already paid the original full camp price.
If you have already paid the original full amount, we will organise a refund or add a credit to your school account. Again, this will be confirmed soon.
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Music lessons with MUSIQHUB are held at David Street School
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David Street School App
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Experience seamless communication with David Street School's App, which can be easily downloaded from the App Store for Apple and Android devices. Simply search for "SchoolAppsNZ" download, and find our school. Stay updated on important notices and conveniently send absentee messages, ensuring to leave a detailed reason for your child's absence.
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Lost Property
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Unfortunately we cannot keep unclaimed items as we do not have the capacity to store them.
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Please name your children's clothing so we can get your belongings back to you.
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Unclaimed property will be put out most Mondays for viewing. It is always available for parents to view during the school day.
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Community Notices
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