Kia Ora Koutou,

Paula and I returned from Auckland with loads of new information about teaching
Calendar:
Literacy and Numeracy to student learners who have different learning preferences. „Sausage Sizzle
The presenter was specific that Dyslexia is a learning preference and not a disability ³Every Friday $1.50ea
which provided much discussion. Each day we sat with different teachers who were
„Subway Orders
in the main from Auckland schools. We had some interesting debates and discussions
over many teaching and learning strategies and also picked their brains about all ³Every Wednesday
manner of things from Fundraising Ideas to National Standards. „Swimming³Every Monday

We are in the midst of portfolio madness and staff are frantically pulling together all „Teacher Only Day
of the evidence required for the samples of work to support the criteria. As previously ³21 June
stated the reporting to parents will remain the same as last year. Our criteria is
„School Disco³1 July
based and aligned with National Standards however we are not as yet ready to report
directly against the standards. Schools that have rushed this part of the process have
had community feedback that they were not in plain language and very hard to
understand.
After School Care
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE!
I attended a National hui in Wellington to discuss implementation difficulties with the Please let the School Office know by
National Standards and there are many pitfalls we will try to avoid! We will continue 2.30pm (or text Gaye on
to discuss and develop how we could integrate the Standards into our existing system. 02102202296) if your child is not
Whilst I am still totally opposed to a National Standards education system and believe attending ASC on the day that you
the New Zealand Curriculum and our community designed curriculum are the best have booked them in.
teaching and learning opportunities, I am bound by the legislation and will not
compromise the BOT or community. I am still concerned that labelling students, We are continuing to search for
particularly 5 ± 7 year olds, is not in their best interests and I continue to advocate children booked into ASC that have
this view to our politicians. The time frame around the implementation of the gone home or have made other
National Standards was always going to be unmanageable for schools and I believe arrangements.
taking the time to see what develops is our best plan. If you have any thoughts you
If we are not advised you will be
wish to share please e-mail me or come and see me to discuss this. I have a wide
charged a fee. This fee will be
range of online links and readings I can supply if you wish to read more on this very
$10.00 starting from Term 3.
important matter. It is the parent voice that needs to be heard in this debate and I
urge you all to be well informed on this and e-mail letters to the Education Minister or
BOOKS
local MP. http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/National-Standards/ Follow this link to read
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information and I am happy to discuss any questions that you may have.
While in Auckland Paula
I stand by the excellent ERO report we received this time last year. Student and I purchased some
achievement is tracking up each year and that is what we are committed to continue. outstanding new library books!
We spent two hours sitting on the
Marlene floor reading the divine books at
Unity Bookshop and Dorothy
Butlers Childrens Bookshop! We
have distributed 4 books to every
When: 1 July 2010 classroom for teachers to share,
Where: Salford School Hall love, model how to care for books
Time: Juniors 6.15²7.15pm and enjoy with the children. At the
Seniors 7.30²8.30pm end of the tour they will go into the
THEME: SUPER HEROES library! They are beautiful and the
students and staff are totally
The money raised will go towards the Distractions Bags for the
enjoying them!
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TEACHER ONLY DAY

We are having a teacher only day on Monday 21 June. This is to assist us in the moderation of our portfolios
and the whole school collation of our results. We then compare this with our end of year results and report to
the BOT on the shift in student achievement.
Please advise the school office if you require full day care for this day with Gaye
at the usual After School Care rate. Bookings are required.
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Raised $258.00
This money will go towards buying Distraction Bags for the
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Thank you all for your Support
Shaana, Jorja and Peter are enjoying the fantastic new books
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Project instigated by Marlene Campbell this week. The
children are learning respect for books whilst enjoying
amazing stories.
These books will end up in our School Library.

Squash Coffee Group Heart Health Awareness

Great Cheap Fun & Exercise Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) is tearing
Tuesdays Mornings at 10am. (Charge $2²Members are free) our families apart unnecessarily and prematurely.
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accounting for 40% of all deaths each year.
TAP DANCE Competitions Often the first time many people know they have
19th - 20th JULY cardiovascular disease is when they experience a heart
CENTRESTAGE attack or stroke. By knowing your risk and making lifestyle
DON STREET changes, you have a better chance of enjoying a long and
8.30 am to 6.00 Saturday healthy life.
9.00 am to 1.00 Sunday Heart Health Check / Heart Warrant of Fitness
$JUHDWGD\¶VHQWHUWDLQPHQW These are available at your doctor (free of charge in
for only $5 Southland in 2010) if you fit within any of the following
Hot food and drinks available criteria
Information available for beginners Male 45 years or older
Female 55 years or older
ROAD PATROL If you have a family history, are Maori, Pacific Islander or
from the Indian sub-continent or Fiji you should have Heart
We require Parents to supervise the
Warrant of Fitness 10 years earlier.
Road Patrol in the mornings between
Heart Foundations online Heart Forecast Tool
8.45am²9am.
Your heart numbers are two of the most important numbers
Please contact Craig in Room 5
you need to know because they give an insight into how
Thank You
healthy your heart is and also reflect the effect that your
lifestyle is having on your body. The two numbers are your
OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS blood pressure (BP) and your cholesterol ratio (TC/HDL).
If you know your numbers, we can
We currently are calling for new enrolments that are not
predict your risk of heart disease
necessarily in our zone. We have some limited vacancies in
using the Heart Forecast tool
Year 1 and New Entrants. Please enrol any preschoolers we
www.knowyournumbers.co.nz.
do not know about and also spread the word to your friends
and pre school contacts.

PTA Notices²Jack & Jill Portrait Photos

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A 15 minute session costs $10 and for that you will receive a 10 x 13 photograph of your choice.
Two weeks later your various photos can be viewed and orders made.
Bookings can be made at the school office closer to the time.
If more than 40 bookings are made the school will receive $1000 cash.

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Watch this space.