Toko School Newsletter
Thursday 22nd August 2019
Kura Tuatahi Toko
Quality learning for all in a caring community.
Kounga ako mo katoa i roto i te taiao e atawhai ana.
Dear parents and friends of our school Kia Ora/Hola/Bora Da/Konichi Wa/Hello
THIS WEEKS LEARNING STARS
Crazy for Kids Can Day
Last Friday the Student Council ran a crazy can fun dress up day. This was a fundraiser for the Watties Can drive and Kids Can. A fantastic effort by all. We raised a total of $102 for Kidscan and 89 cans for the Watties Can drive.
PRINCIPAL BLOG
Please click on the link to read more: TOKO SCHOOL PRINCIPAL BLOG
BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATE
At our most recent BOT meeting it was decided that we will not be implementing a school uniform for Toko School. The results of our most recent survey were not conclusive enough to warrant pursuing this further at this time.
Recommendations:
To include school uniform as a question in our next Community Survey in 2021.
To investigate offering more choices for optional Toko School branded clothing eg, hoodie, singlet, t shirt, beanie, jacket
SCHOOL / CLASS NOTICES
We try our best to send notices etc home on a Thursday. It is really important that you check your child's book bag on this day. Sometimes, especially at Year 7 & 8, we can not wait until Thursday to send notices/documentation home. if this happens you will be notified via the school app.
SCHOOL ACCOUNTS
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Please ensure if you send in a cheque it is made out to Scholastic Books
CHESS
A chess tournament is being held at the Oakura Village on Friday 23rd August. There will be two teams - a Year 7 & 8 team, and a Year 5 & 6 team. We have chosen the four best players for each team and a note will be going home separately, discussing the rules and confirming transport. The year 5/6 team consist of Charis, Ben, Samara and Conrad, whilst the Year 7/8 team are Slade, William, Cohen and Toby. Unfortuantely Judah was unable to attend due to other commitments.
SPEECHBOARD
Toko has been involved in Speechboard for the past 14 years. It is aimed for children in Years 3 to 8. As a school we firmly believe that the skills the children gain from participating in this over many years are invaluable as they become young adults. The main aim of Speechboard is to develop versatility in the use of language, oral presentation and performance skills in young people.
An overview of Speechboard was sent with individual children on 8th August 2019 as to what the requirements are, for each year level. Alongside this, teachers will be sending home more in-depth information around each level. Speech Board assessments run from the 16th to 20th September.
PTA UPDATE
We can now confirm that we will be having calves as well as lambs this year. Our organisation will be slightly different this year. Guidelines are available here, on our website and via the school app. If you require a hard copy please contact the office.
SPORTS DESK
Mainland Trophy Competition - Year 7 and 8
Taranaki Trophy - Year 7 and 8
Last week our Year 7 & 8 Taranaki Trophy rugby team had their first tournament in New Plymouth. They had two wins against St Josephs/Pembroke 77-10 and Auroa 31-12. Well done boys a fantastic team effort. The second tournament will take place on Monday 16th September.
Weetbix Tryathlon 2020
This event will be held on Wednesday 25th March 2020 at Ngamotu Beach in New Plymouth. Entries open on Wednesday 28th August 2019. Please remember to register to the Toko School group. Visit https://tryathlon.co.nz/
Toko School Cross Country
Our school Cross Country is scheduled for next Friday 30th August. There is no postponement date due to the Rural Schools Cross Country the following week. The 9-13year old runners, will be venturing out into the O’Sullivan’s paddock which runs on the far side of the school house. Running out into the paddock has allowed us to include some hill climbs and a fence jump making it more like the Rawhitiroa course. If you would like to watch runners while they are in the paddock a good view point is on the side of the road just up past the school house.
Races will begin at 1pm.
Race Order:
13 & 12years, 11years, 10years, 9years, 5years, 6years, 7years, 8years. Please come at the start of the Cross Country to avoid any disappointment of missing a race as the starting times will depend on numbers not time.
Rural Cluster Cross Country - Thursday 5th September -Rawhitiroa School
All children at Toko School compete in the Rural Cluster Cross Country event.
Start Time: Assemble 11am - To start 11.40am
Postponement Date: Friday 6th.
This cross country is held at Rawhitiroa School and the races will start at 11.40am with the 5 year old runners moving through to the 12 and 13 year old runners. Please come at the start of the cross country to avoid any disappointment of missing a race.
Please note: All students will need to be wearing their Toko t-shirts and black shorts/leggings.
Food will be available for sale at this event.
Transport: We will be travelling by bus to this event.
You are welcome to collect your child from the event but you must let the office know they will not be returning to school on the bus by Monday 2nd September. Email office@toko.school.nz
HELPING YOUR CHILDREN AT HOME . .
Accountable Talk
Children engage in a variety of conversations in our classrooms. Our students may know the right or wrong answers to questions but can often struggle with how to talk to other students about their thinking and their ideas. On a daily basis our teachers are assisting the children in their classes to be able to do this successfully.
Some prompts we use at school include:
What I heard you say . . .
I agree because . . / I disagree because . . .
Could you explain that to me another way . . .
How did you get your answer?
How do you know that your answer is correct?
I have a questions about . . .
I don’t understand . . .
I did it this way . . .
Can you tell me more about . . .
I noticed you . . .
It’s ok—take your time . . .
Have a go at home using some of these prompts and let us know how you get on!
Week 5 Digital Helpful Hints
If you're considering buying a BYOD device for your child here is a LINK from Netsafe with some helpful advice and questions to ask the retailer around security.
People often ask us what device is best to get. It's not an easy question to answer as children's ages and stages often mean different devices are more suitable. Considerations around what might be needed at High School also come into play by Year 7/8 as do costs and memory capabilities. This LINK will take you to the Noel Leemings website where they answer a whole range of frequently asked questions around BYOD.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Toko School
Email: office@toko.school.nz
Website: www.toko.school.nz
Location: 1057 East Road, Toko, New Zealand
Phone: 06 7622849
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TokoSchool/?ref=bookmarks