Term 4 – Week 2 – 24 October 2019

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Term 4, Week 2:  24 October 2019

Tēnā koutou e aku Rangatira,

With our Term 4 focus on Mana Mātauranga (The Learning Kind and The Achieving Kind), the students and staff of Allandale School are all working hard to ensure that these last few weeks of 2019 are engaging and productive.  At the moment, the school is abuzz with activity – preparing for upcoming athletics competitions and various trips out and around our community.  Parents and caregivers are advised to keep an eye out for permission forms as these activities ramp up over the next few weeks!

Kia tau te rangimarie,

Drew Manning

Principal

TEACHER ONLY DAY

On the day after Labour Day (Tuesday, 29 Oct), Allandale School’s staff will be participating in professional development throughout the day.  For this reason, Allandale School will be closed for instruction all day on October 29th. 

Thank you all for your co-operation and enjoy the extra-long Labour Day weekend with your tamariki!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NEXT YEAR

We are in the process of organising our classes for 2020.  We need your co-operation to ensure things run smoothly.

Bilingual (English – Te Reo Māori) Classes

An ‘Expression of Interest’ notice is enclosed with this newsletter.  Placements in our Bilingual Classes are expected to be very competitive for 2020, and spots will be allocated on a “first come – first served” basis.  While these are to be returned no later than 8th November, all interested families are encouraged to get their forms in as soon as possible!

2020 Class Placement Information

If you would like us to consider anything about the placement of your child for next year please complete the form below.  We will be doing our best to ensure your child is in a class where they are happy and learning.  The goal is for all of our classes is to have a sensible balance of gender, ethnicity, and with manageable ability groups. It’s a tricky job!  Please note that this is not an opportunity to request a particular teacher. All of our teachers are experts in what they do.

Time Frames

As mentioned above, organising our classes is tricky. Please return the ‘Expression of Interest’ for the bilingual classes and ‘Class Placement’ forms by 8th November. Once the classes are organised it becomes very difficult to make adjustments.  Please help us by following the process now.

TRANSITION TO WHAKATĀNE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Here are some important dates for our students and their families transitioning to Whakatāne Intermediate School in 2020:

Tuesday, 26 November:  Year 6 Parents Evening at WIS (6:30-8:00pm)

Wednesday, 27 November:  Year 6 students visit for Orientation Day (9:30am)

SUNSMART

With spring upon us, this is just a reminder that all students are required to have a navy- blue bucket hat or baseball cap at school at all times. 

These hats may have an Allandale School logo on them, but no other colours or logos will be permitted.  Students are now expected to have acceptable hats with them throughout Terms 1 and 4 and will not be permitted to wear hats that do not match the uniform.  If students do not have acceptable hats, they will be directed to the shaded areas, where they will remain until the end of play time. 

SPORTS REPORT

Well done to Phoebe Jones and Jesse Rawiri who competed at the Judo National Competitions held in Rotorua last weekend. Phoebe came away with a Silver Medal in the U36kg category.

It was the first competition for Jesse.

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WHAKATANE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

Welcomes anyone 5+ to join our Junior Surf programme (age as at 30 September 2019)

Registrations and renewals can be completed online at www.surf.org.nz or Registrations are being taken at the Club House 3rd November 9.30am-1.30pm. Come and learn more, there will be uniform sales (EFTPOS but cash only for second hand items) we would love to see you.

$40 for the Season or $140 for family membership.  All junior surf need a dickie cap ($15) and a high viz vest ($16

First session is

SUNDAY 17th November 2019

9:45am – 12pm

@ Surf Club, Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach

Bring $2 for a sausage