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Newsletter 24 August 2023
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Welcome to David Street School
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This week we welcome Ashriel, Aniel, and Leilah to David Street School.
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Nau mai, haere mai, ki te Kura o Rawiri
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Road Works Are ‘Everywhere’
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It is a fact that the roads, traffic flows and parking around David Street School are being disrupted by contractors associated with various major projects being undertaken across Morrinsville.
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While some contractors have been good at letting the school know when and where these
disruptions will occur, the school is mostly unaware of them just popping up.
We are thankful that our parents are using their common sense and providing safe alternative
arrangements or routes for walking to and from school when necessary. Walking to and meeting their children inside the school gate has been successful, as has parking on a side street away from the works and meeting children there has also becoming a predictable safe option… Certainly, driving down David Street to the roundabout is not a good option at the moment.
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Morrinsville Gymsport Competition
Good Luck to our Gymnasts who have qualified to compete in the Waikato Year 2 – 8 Gymsport Schools Festival today. Thank you to parents who have offered transport help, we appreciate your support.
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Term 4 Teacher Only Day Monday 13 November
Reminder we have a Teacher Only Day next term on Monday 13 November. This is the 2nd teacher-only day given by the Ministry of Education this year and will provide schools and kura with dedicated time to understand, prepare and engage with changes across the curriculum.
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Coming up in Term 3
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Pizza Day tomorrow. Orders have now closed. Our next and last Pizza day of Term 3 is Friday 15 September. Place your orders on the Home and School Shop.
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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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Tuesday 5 Sept - Livestock Day Entry Forms are due back
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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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Thursday 14 September
Hockey/Soccer Funday
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Friday 15 Sept - Pizza Lunch
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Friday 22 September - Term 3 ends
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Our Junior School are proud to present "Back to the Future"
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Every child in the junior school will be performing on stage in this show.
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Order your tickets now through our David Street School Shop.
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We will endeavour to get tickets ordered online out to you within a week, and most importantly before show week.
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The show dates are:
Tues 5th September 11am
Wed 6th September 11 am
Thurs 7th September 11 am
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Tickets are available for purchase via our David Street School Shop or from the school office.
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Please note: The middle and senior school students will get to watch our dress rehearsals in week 7.
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Adults: $10
Child under 12: $5
Toddlers/babies on a knee: Free
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Story Lines Author Visit
On Monday our school were treated to two amazing presentations from New Zealand authors, Kyle Mewburn and Graci Kim.
Kyle Mewburn has been a long-time favourite author of David Street School. She has published 50+ childrens’ picture and chapter books, winning numerous awards.
Graci Kim is the author of the award-winning mythology-inspired trilogy
The Last Fallen Star, The Last Fallen Moon, and The Last Fallen Realm which have been picked up by Disney for a television series.
Both authors had the children fully engaged from start to finish.
Thank you Kyle and Graci for coming and sharing your story and books with us.
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Home and School Committee Fundraisers
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Cookie Fridays and Pizza Lunches this Term
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Friday 25 August Pizza Lunch
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Friday 1 September - Cookie Friday
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Friday 8 September- Cookie Friday
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Friday 15 September - Pizzas / Cookies
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Friday 22 September - Cookie Friday
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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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Guidance on winter illness
and children’s attendance at school
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This winter has seen a rise in the usual seasonal colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses circulating within our communities, and schools. Illness can spread very quickly in schools so if your child is unwell, please keep them home to avoid any potential spread.
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As of last week onTuesday there is no longer a requirement to isolate due to covid-19, however, as with the spread of any respiratory infections, and recognising COVID-19 is still circulating in communities, it is important that we all follow these infection prevention measures to stop the spread of any sickness through school.
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- A child should stay at home if they appear unwell or they develop one or more of these symptoms: new onset of a runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, they are off their food and drink or show signs of feeling miserable.
- If a child has been unwell with a respiratory illness , they can return to school 24 hours after they have significantly improved and are behaving/eating normally. If they have a clear runny nose or dry cough without any other symptoms such as a fever, vomiting or diarrhoea, then they are unlikely to be infectious and can be considered well enough to attend school.
- Following vomiting or diarrhoea, a child must be symptom free for 48 hours before they can return to school.
- If a child becomes increasingly unwell and/or you are concerned about their health, call your GP or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for medical advice.
The more layers of protection we put in place the harder it will be for infection to spread.
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Contacting us
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The absence line is available 24 hours 889-7780 ext 1 or you can use our School App to notify us when your child is away. If your child is unwell please keep them at home and contact the School Office before 9am to let us know.
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Download our school APP from your App Store - SchoolAppsNZ
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Music lessons with MUSIQHUB are held at David Street School
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Here is your hockey draw for this Friday 25 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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Community Notices
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