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Firstly I would like to thank the whānau that turned up for our inaugural parent information session. Big shout out to all the teachers that presented an item. It was great to hear/see teachers showing clarity about what happens in our kura. We will upload the videos from the evening onto our website. We appreciate that it is a busy time of year for lots of our whānau with sport as well as work commitments. It is important that we connect with our whānau in different ways. Please get in touch if there is a subject that you’d like us to deliver an information session on. It can be anything from reading to what we do regarding bullying prevention.

Thank you so much for the Mufti Day for the Bay gold coin donations. We managed to raise a massive $821 for the schools in Hawkes Bay and Tāirawhiti.

This week we hosted our goal setting interview for students Years 9-13. It is important that if you haven’t managed to attend the allocated meeting time that you reschedule. Please contact Mrs Richardson asap. We are nearing the end of Term 1 and everyone needs to work together to ensure our students are on track to gain their NCEA credits.

Our thanks again go to Miss Stevens and Whaea Josie for organising our Athletics day. It was heart warming to see the students participating and achieving.

Mrs Barron has been busy water testing again this week with Dr Emily Roberts, DOC and the Year 9’s as part of their Science curriculum.

Six of our teachers joined teachers from Okato School and Oakura School in a Te Ara Taiao Professional Development Day at Puniho Pa last Tuesday. They will be disseminating their new learning with the larger team in Term 2. It was a wonderful day and a great chance for kaumatua from the Pa to share their stories and history as well as a chance to plan ahead for the year on our vision of kaitiakitanga of our moana.

Last week ended up being very messy with Taranaki Anniversary Day, the teachers strike and then the cancellation of Athletics due to poor weather. As a result the attendance was pretty poor also. Whilst we appreciate that not all students like physical activities, it is part of the New Zealand Curriculum and we want all students to have a go and participate. As a parent please try and encourage your child to take part in every aspect of the school curriculum.

With regard to the strike I would like to thank you for your support. We need to attract and retain high quality educators by ensuring that teaching is a valued and attractive profession. Principals and teachers in area schools considered at length the offer from the government to settle the respective collective agreements. The offers presented did not meet the expectations, nor make sufficient steps towards the changes we need for our children to succeed. Therefore the vote to take industrial action was made. It was not made lightly. Together with your support, building a case for better investment in our students is our priority.

Teachers in Years 7-11 are beginning to prepare our students for auditions of the main parts for our Moana Production in Term 2. The expectation is that students who audition and are given the part spend some time over the Easter break learning their lines. Auditions will be on Monday 3 April and we will post the parts on Wednesday 5 April. Exciting times! There is a slide to support applicants with their auditions on the first page of the website. Most parts are singing parts so be prepared to listen to the song on repeat over the next 2 weeks!

Our congratulations go to Mr Bright who married Taylah on Saturday. Our best wishes also go to Miss Gifkins who gets married tomorrow.

The hard working FOCTS team are putting on our very first Twilight Fiesta tonight from 5pm-8pm. Funds raised will go towards our court upgrade. Please contact them if you have the time and can support this event. See you there.

FOCTS have kindly donated some funding towards three of our Taranaki Team students attending the Area Schools Leadership camp in Akaroa. Without their support, these students would not be able to attend the event.

Miss Stevens, Whaea Josie and myself are working on a CTS Sport and PE strategic plan over the next couple of months. Once we have completed this, we’ll circulate the draft out to the community for your input. It is important that we are all working towards the same goals. This plan will include the court upgrade and in time the redevelopment of our school gym.

Whilst I am enjoying being the Acting Principal I am really looking forward to Mr Walden returning so I can resume my usual workstream. It’s pretty tough at the top let me tell you!

Kia pai to wiki

Sylvia Howieson

Acting Principal

There are still a large number of parents/carers who do not notify us of a reason for your child's absence. Please text us on 027 320 1267 or email us at office@coastaltaranaki.school.nz or nicky@coastaltaranaki.school.nz.

Remember we are trying to get our students to be attending regularly - that is at least 90% of the time. Every day matters and poor attendance can lead to poor mental health and wellbeing. Some children find it difficult to make up for the learning lost.

Where students study-

18 students are in Trades Academy classes at WITT at level 2 and 3 NCEA

- 3 Students are in the 3+2 programmes at level 3

- 2 students are at “Learnerme” in Technology classes

- 2 students are in the RSIS Gateway programme

- 1 student will be taking part in a Sustainability course at WITT from term 3

- 4 students will be taking part in a café/barista Gateway programme term 3

Other Star and Gateway courses are included on the Pathways calendar.

In 2023 Areas of study include;

Agriculture 2

Engineering 5

Automotive 3

Animal Care 1

Build a Bridge 1

Barbering 2

Sport and Fitness 3

Cookery 2

Health and Wellness 1

Hairdressing 1

Food and Beverage 1

Technology 2

Retail 2

An amazing day of Athletic fun this week for Coastal Taranaki School Athletics, where all students did their best.

A big Ngā mihi nui to all staff and helpers who made the day an enjoyable one for our students!

Overall the general attitude from students was positive and they are connecting with the “why” they do it. Seniors getting rather competitive and doing it for their whanau. Junior/Primary sector were happy and enjoyed the experience too. Ka pai.

Results will be updated on Friday as we have some 200m runs, a throw and high jumps to complete in P.E for those who didn’t quite get completely around. Great relay organisation from student Whanau leaders!

Are you an aspiring young artist aged between 5-18 looking for the chance to exhibit your work? Or do you know someone that fits the bill? We have the perfect opportunity!

Young people with all levels of experience are invited to submit their work based on the question:

‘WHAT DOES A PREDATOR-FREE FUTURE LOOK LIKE TO YOU?’

We’ll select up to 20 pieces to go on display from Sunday 16 April – Sunday 30 April 2023 for the duration of the PredARTor Free Showcase at Pukeiti, complementing 50 pieces by established artists.

Medium: Recyclable materials no larger than 1m x 1m. Must be suitable to be displayed outdoors for a three week exhibition period.

Prizes: $250 Prezzy Card and the opportunity to have your work on display permanently at Pukeiti.

Deadline: Friday 7 April 2023

Drop off for submissions:
Pukeiti – 2290 Carrington Road, New Plymouth | Wednesday 5 April 10am – 4pm

Tūpare - 487 Mangorei Road, Highlands Park, New Plymouth 4312 | By appointment

Taranaki Regional Council - 47 Cloten Road, Stratford 4332 | Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm

For more information please contact Zoe via zoe.shand@trc.govt.nz or call 027 660 5523

Register your artwork today and be in to win!

COASTAL TARANAKI SCHOOL

Scott Walden - Principal

Sylvia Howieson Deputy Principal - Acting Principal Term 1

Marian Richardson Deputy Principal,HOF Technology, Secondary Team Leader (Taranaki)

Kenneth McMorland English

Glenda Palmer Careers/Vocational, Social Sciences, Languages

Rebecca Barron Science/Ag

John Riccitelli Maths Years 11-13

Alana Glentworth Maths Year 9/10

Steve Leppard Technology

Bridget Shaw Art

Casey Stevens P.E & Health, Sports Administrator

Ãria Broughton Te Reo

Justine Francis Music

Craig Taylor Relese

Jason Brewer Year 7/8 Teacher

Karla Jorgensen Team Leader Year 7/8 Teacher

Pip Gorrie Digi Tech, CCIT Lead, Specialist Teacher

Renee Leathley Kaitake Team Leader, Year 5/6 Teacher

Margaret Normanton Year 5/6 Teacher

Liana Gifkins Year 4 Teacher

Emily Finey Year 2/3 Teacher

Baylie Bright Year 2/3 Teacher

Philippa Hofmans Team Leader Year 1/2 Teacher

Jemma Moorby Year 1 Teacher

Kelly Madden NE Transition Teacher

Shelley Cook SENCO / Reading Recovery

Lisa Betts Guidance Counsellor

Sarah Warren Reading Recovery trainee

Sarah Oke Release / Tech on 45

Delwyn Pearce School Librarian

Kirsty Koboski Publicity Officer

Jacky Kopu Office Manager

Nicky Phillips Office, Funding & Sports

Administrator

Josephine Simons Sports Co-ordinator

Ole Bucka Grounds & Maintenance

Learning Assistants

Darryl Levett

Kirsty Koboski

Johanna Poutini

Paula Fleming

Dee Heath

Jess Harfield

Ruth Barron

Kyle Manson

Ian Robinson

Nicole Whittle

Kaycee Cresswell