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Newsletter 12 December 2024
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Welcome to David Street School
This week we welcome Macie to David Street School.
Nau mai, haere mai, ki te Kura o Rawiri
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A Reminder:
School finishes at 12.30 pm on Monday 16 December.
Reminder: As normal please let the office know if your child will be absent that day.
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Office Hours
The school office will be closed from 12.30 pm Monday 16th December.
We will re-open on Monday 20th January 2025 from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm.
Term 1 2025 begins on Monday 3 February.
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End of Year Reflections – 2024
As we draw the 2024 school year to a close, our school has been a whirlwind of happy celebrations, tears of farewell, goodwill, and the realisation of challenges overcome.
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A highlight for many has been the recognition of our Year 6 students at the Senior School Prizegiving and at their Leavers Social this week. They are a wonderful group of courageous learners who are now ready, with the values, knowledge, and attributes they have developed, to succeed in the world beyond David Street School.
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These students have been great ambassadors for their families and teachers, and we are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.
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Farewell to Staff Members
We are sad to be losing several staff members at the end of the year, each of whom has contributed immensely to the success and spirit of our school community.
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- Jocelyn (Joc) Mitchell will be leaving us to work in the English team at Morrinsville College. Joc has a special love for working with young people, particularly in literacy, and will be greatly missed by us all after nine wonderful years with the Kowhai team.
- Paula Reid is leaving our Learning Support Team to spend more time with her family and focus on her hairdressing business. Paula’s love, care, skill, and commitment have made a lasting impact, and she will be missed after nine years of dedicated service supporting our children and teachers.
- Krystal Roskam has provided teacher release in the Kowhai team for several years. She is leaving us to take up a leadership role at Newstead School, where her children attend. Krystal’s knowledge and enthusiasm have been legendary, and we wish her all the best in her new role.
- Hayley Arnold has been an excellent parent helper in the junior school for two years and a learning support teacher for two terms. Hayley has been accepted into Teachers College at Waikato University, beginning next year. We are hopeful that we will see her back as a fully qualified teacher one day.
- Stephanie Skilling is returning to Waikato University to continue her teacher training after a successful practicum in Room 12 and a stint as a learning support teacher. We are delighted that Stephanie will continue her work with our Care For Kids programme next year.
We thank each of these wonderfully dedicated and caring staff members for their service, and we wish them every success in their future endeavours. Thank you!
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I am privileged, as principal, to work alongside such an amazing team of teachers and support staff. Together, they create our successful, happy, values-driven, and learning-focused culture. Our children are true stars, and they bring us joy every school day.
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We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our parents and the broader school community for their generous support and encouragement throughout the year.
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Wishing you all a Happy Family Christmas and a Happy and Successful New Year!
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SCHOOL STAFF 2025
Deputy Principals
Michelle Fielding & Chris Marks
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Kowhai Team Year 5-6
Ako Tui - Nicola Soffe (Team Leader)
Ako Tui – Dom Lock
Ako Tui – TBC. We are aiming to confirm the appointment by the end of the term.
Ako Kea - Aimee McGall & Kellie Scott
Ako Kea - Kayley Martin
Ako Kea - Kyle Storey
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Kauri Team Year 3- 4
Rm 7 - Calie Strange - Y4
Rm 8 - Sam van Waveren - Y4
Rm 9 - Becky Pickett - Y3
Rm 10 -Janine Fiebig (Team Leader) - Y3
Rm 11 - Emma Moscrip - Y3
Rm 12 - Owen Shanks - Y4
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Kahikatea Team Year 0-1-2
Rm 14 – Rebecca Bracey & Lisa Clark - Y1
Rm 15 – Caitlin Hazlehurst /Sam Niven - Y2
Rm 16 - Debora Priest & Susan Garrud - Y1
Rm 17 – Ashley Johnston - (New Entrants)
Rm 19 - Jo Keogh (Team Leader) - Y2
Rm 20 - Maia Ikinofo & Claire Hayr - Y2
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Rm 21 - Emma Alsemgeest - Y1/2
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Julie Byers, Kellie Scott, Susan Garrud, Ange McWilliam, Elysia Gunn, Heather Taylor, Meryl Marks, Aniwa Armstrong
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Brenda Te Wiata, Susan Garrud, Deidre Hampton, Owen Shanks, Simone Vester, Emma Alsemgeest
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Learning Assistants
Adele Alsemgeest, Ang Martin, Monica Ward, Becs Hazeldon, Amy Nation, Fiona Bauke, Anna Dewhurst, Tessa Steenhoven,
Deidre Hampton, Linley McMillan, Coralie Buser, Wendy Borrie.
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Office Staff
Carey Burne (Office Manager), Kirsten Woolridge, Janelle Nicholls, Marlene Foley
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Pia Doughty and Amy Nation
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All school library books are due back now. Please encourage your children to look at home for any books and return them to the school library.
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Stationery Lists for 2025
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Stationery lists have been loaded onto the school website using the link below.
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Please note: Some of the Junior class's stationery lists differ. Before purchasing items, please check carefully which Year level and classroom your junior child is in for 2025 and match it with the stationery list.
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Stationery packs will be available from Paper Plus Morrinsville, they provide excellent prices. You can either purchase a pack (which contains all items as a set, at a discounted price) or choose individual items from the list. Call into Paper Plus Morrinsville and they will assist you.
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OSCAR-Approved Before and After School Care,
and School Holiday Programme at David Street School
We are pleased to offer a quality, OSCAR-approved Before and After School Care programme, as well as a School Holiday programme, here at David Street School.
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To ensure your child can participate, all families are required to complete an enrolment form and sign a parent contract prior to attendance.
You can easily complete this process through our EnrolMy system using the link below.
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Junior School Athletics
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Our Junior team held their Athletics Day last week. Below are the results of the sprint races.
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A huge thank you to all the parents and whānau who came along to support and cheer on our athletes — your presence made the day even more special.
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We have included a few photos from the day.
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Year 6 Leaving Social
Our Year 6 leavers celebrated their Leaving Social on Tuesday evening, providing a delightful evening for both students and their families, as well as teachers.
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Thank you to staff and parents who kindly shared photos from the evening.
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Year 6 Prize Giving Celebration
Senior School Year 6 Prizegiving, Graduation, and Celebration was held yesterday. Our whole school came together to celebrate our Year 6 graduates with kapa haka performances, school-wide singing, and awards for outstanding achievements.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognising and celebrating our Year 6 students.
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Prize-Giving Cups & Highly Commended 2024
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Congratulations to all of our children for all of your successes this year.
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Willis Cup Awarded to:
Isla Scott & Lauren Kennedy
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Recognising excellence in all areas of school life including personal qualities, high academic achievement, sporting and cultural achievements both inside and outside of school, learner qualities and the potential to continue.
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Highly Commended: Layla Brownlie, Curtis Page, Grace Clark, Jack Wix, Eva Munn
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Kia Maia - Goodall Cup
Awarded to: Lyvia Bracey & Adrian Partridge
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For displaying courage in their learning and consistently displaying the David Street School Values
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Highly Commended: William Graham, Raegan Brownlie, Kayden Norman, Sadie Kemp, Sophie McKinnon
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Te Whānau O Te Kura O Rawiri
Awarded to: Trey Ngare
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For leadership and teamwork in all areas of school life, with a focus on all things Maori.
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Highly Commended: Eli Galloway, Jack Wix, Charlotte McCarty, Shae Barlow, CJ Wilson-Green, Hannah Bryant, Ryan Methgarah
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Duncan Cup
Awarded to: Isla Scott
For all-round leadership (as nominated by their year 6 peers).
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Whelan Cup - Awarded to:
Lauren Kennedy
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In recognition of outstanding service to the school.
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William Graham, Adelaide Bradbury, Alyssa Smith,
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Grace Clark, Sadie Kemp, Ashley Robb, Dominic Smith, Emelia Bennington, Brea Devenie , Charlotte McCarty, Elisabeth Smith, Khloe Atkinson, Layla Walton,
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Avia Pritchard, Cooper Stevens, Jack Wix, Indie Horne,
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Compton Cup
Awarded to:
Marlum McKenzie
For displaying general all-round excellence as a Year 5.
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Allan Cui, Summer Hexter, Mikiah Goodwin, Harrison Lee, Mac Loveridge ,
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Brightwell Endeavour Cup
Awarded to:
Bharvi Mistry
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Awarded to a Year 6 student who has made outstanding progress through hard work.
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Helaena Crothers, Cooper Stevens,
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Arjun Thiara, Estella McCabe,
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Liam Dawson, Kahukura Lord
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Commerce Cup
Awarded to: Liam McKenzie
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For displaying excellence in concept learning with a broad general knowledge.
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Ashley Robb, Dominic Smith, Sadie Kemp, Brea Devenie, Jack Wix, Adrian Partridge, Layla Brownlie, Cooper Stevens,
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Eli Galloway, Eva Munn, Lauren Kennedy, Heath Henrikson , Adelaide Bradbury , Curtis Page, Fletcher De Nicolo,
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Blyth Cup
Awarded to: Ashley Robb
For showing excellence mathematics.
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Alyssa Smith, Rebecca Herd, Eli Galloway, Isla Jones,
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Isla Scott, Adam Garrud, Curtis Page, Eva Munn
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Literacies Cup
Awarded to: Rebecca Herd
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For showing excellence in Literacy across the curriculum.
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Grace Clark , Avia Pritchard , Alyssa Smith,
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Adelaide Bradbury, Ashley Robb, Sadie Kemp, Brea Devenie, Eva Munn, Indie Horne, Lauren Kennedy, Isla Scott,
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Phoenix Ward, Adam Garrud, Frankie Buttimore,
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Creative Arts Cup
Awarded to: Khloe Atkinson
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For demonstrating excellence in the Performing Arts
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Grace Clark , Alyssa Smith , Lauren Kennedy, Jack Wix,
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Visual Arts Cup (The Golden Paintbrush)
Awarded to: Rebecca Herd
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For demonstrating excellence in Visual Arts.
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Alyssa Smith, Eli Galloway, Indie Horne, Giglio Tautua,
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Isla Jones, Trey Ngare, Bharvi Mistry, Isla Scott, Sadie Kemp, Brianna Buckley, Kahukura Lord, Frankie Buttimore ,
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Archie Buttimore, Phoenix Ward
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Robb Family Cup
Awarded to: Eli Galloway
For all round champion in boys' swimming.
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Rogers Family Cup
Awarded to: Lauren Kennedy
For all round champion in girls' swimming.
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Kilpatrick Cup
Awarded to: Eli Galloway
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For all-round excellence in boys' sport.
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Curtis Page, Kayden Norman, Brodie Annas, Nile Kesha,
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McFadyen Cup
Awarded to: Shae Barlow
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For all-round excellence in girls' sport.
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Frankie Buttimore, Grace Clark, Estella McCabe,
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Charlee Fitzpatrick, Lauren Kennedy, Eva Munn
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Prize Giving & Year 6 Celebration
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Please support the businesses that support our school!
A big Thank You to those businesses that support our school by advertising in our newsletter:
Danielle Callaghan-Harcourts Morrinsville, McLarens Rural, Morrinsville Decor,
Hunt Building Limited, Odlum Hire, She Moves, Container Works,
CooperAitken, The Travel Brokers, Morrinsville
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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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Community Notices
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