Toko School Newsletter
Thursday 30th May 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
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LEARNING STARS
Term Two Week Four:
Challenging Curriculum
Liam H, Charlize, James F, Bailey
Connected
Liam T, Bradley, Joe, Hayley, Joshua, MJ, Korbyn, Mackenzie W
Personal Best
James, Samara, Skaife, Turuki, Toby
Learning To Learn
Lockie, Charis, Luke, Shay
LEARNING STAR FEEDBACK
CHESS TOURNAMENT
PRINCIPAL BLOG
GRANDPARENTS DAY - 7TH JUNE
Puanga - Matariki
As part of our school-wide focus this year, on becoming more culturally responsive, we are going to celebrate Puanga (The Maori New Year).
The Māori New Year starts with the new moon of the first month of the cold season and this is called Pipiri. Pipiri being the month when people started to come together or to 'piri' back at the main settlement after living in the various food gathering sites during summer and autumn in preparation for the cold months ahead. Most Māori would call this celebration Matariki, although throughout the Whanganui and Taranaki region we call it Puanga.
So in week 7 (10th- 14th June) we will celebrate Puanga. Throughout this week, all the classes will be involved in activities celebrating Maori culture and language. As a part of this week we would like to have a shared lunch in our house groups. The students will be asked to bring a plate of food to share with their fellow house mates. This will take place on Wedensday 12th June. Because all members of a family are in the same house each family will only need to supply one plate. We will update you with more details closer to the time.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATES
Katherine Sextus, Julie Roberts, Steven Harvey, Nia Chesswas and Grant Robinson.
Leon Eagar our Chairperson did not seek re-election.
On behalf of the Toko School Board of Trustees, Staff and Students I would like to extend our most grateful thanks to Leon Eagar for the dedication and commitment he has given to Toko School during the last 8 years, first in the capacity of Property Officer and then during the last 3 years as Board Chairperson. A dependable Board Member Leon played a pivotal role in overseeing the building and completion of our roll growth classroom. Thanks for all your hard-work Leon, we wish you well for the future.
National Administration Guideline (NAG 5)
This was reviewed and passed at last weeks meeting and is now available to view on our school website: Our Community - Board of Trustees
PTA UPDATE
2019 CALF & LAMB DAY
Thank you to those of you that resonded to our survey. The results will be shared with the BOT and a decision will be made in due course.
AGM
Our AGM is on Thursday 29th May at 7.30pm in the staff room. We are looking for new members to join our team.
SPORTS DESK
Jones Cup Coaches
We are still on the hunt for a Year 5 & 6 sevens coach! We also need another Year 7 & 8 sevens coach due to the competition becoming sevens. If anyone is able to help out please let me know. rebecca.jury@toko.school.nz
Crowley Cup
This is a competition for Year 5 & 6 children in netball, rugby and hockey. It is scheduled to be on Monday 1st July. We are in need of a coach for each team. We will look at running practices on Thursday 20th & 27th from 2.15-3pm leading up to the tournament. If you are able to help out please email rebecca.jury@toko.school.nz
CENTRAL TARANAKI KAHUI AKO PANUI
Happy reading: PANUI
URGENT - SACKS FOR KINDLING
ENVIRO UPDATE
Enviro Stall Products
We currently have the following items to sell at school.
Products and Price
Kawakawa hydrosols $12.00 each
Other Hydrosols $10.00 each
Lavender Bags $5.00 each
Cleaner $10.00 each
Soap $6.00 each
Eggs $5.00 a dozen
Comfrey Tea $2.00 each
Honey - Large Jar $15.00 each
Honey - Small Jar $6.00 each
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Measles Information
The Dance Project
ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS
Need a zip replace?
Or fix that annoying hole.
I do all repairs and resizing too.
No need to go into town and pay expensive prices.
I am handy next to Toko school.
Give me a call today.
Marinda on 0211560556 or email to
marindaholleman@gmail.com
Message from Nathan.
Toko School
Email: office@toko.school.nz
Website: www.toko.school.nz
Location: 1057 East Road, Toko, New Zealand
Phone: 06 7622849
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