Toko School Newsletter
Thursday 11th April 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
WELCOME TO THE END OF TERM.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LEARNING STARS
Each week we are focusing on one specific learning star and what this means as a learner at Toko School. So over the next few weeks, we are giving out learning stars, related to what we are learning about: Well Being
Week 10 :Michael, Eva, Cameron, Condre, Charlotte, Sophie, Dominic, MJ, Bradley, Amyah, Sophie, Pippa, Lexi, Justine, Amy, Mason
WELCOME BACK MRS WAITE
ANZAC SERVICE
PIANO LESSONS
HOLIDAY READING
PAID UNION MEETINGS - AFTERNOON OF THURSDAY 9TH MAY
Our school will therefore be open but closed for instruction from 12:30 - 3:00pm on Thursday 9th May. This means that some support staff will be at school to supervise children, but if you are able to collect your children at 12:30pm that would be greatly appreciated.
If you are unable to collect your child at 12:30pm could you please email office@toko.school.nz.
ABSENCES & TRANSPORTATION
LEARNING JOURNEY PORTFOLIO'S
LOST PROPERTY
ROOM 5 SOAP MAKING
Sarah & our Soap Scientists
Our honey and oat soap.
Writing up the proceedures
STUDENT COUNCIL
Gold Gumboot Day
This fun day is run by the Student Council and Sports Council will take place on Friday 12 April.
Wear gold/yellow and your gumboots to support both the gold heart appeal (St John’s) and gumboot Friday (I am hope foundation).
Gold coin donation on the day (proceeds will be spilt)
Gumboot appeal - Donate a pair of gumboots that are still in good condition but are no longer in use from your household to give to those in need.
Gumboot activities will take part during the day.
Home activities if you wish to participate:
(Sections: Junior Y1-4, Senior Y5-8 )
Decorate an old, odd, no longer used gumboot and create a planter OR
Create an old, odd, no longer used gumboot sculpture.
ROOM 6 CAMP FUNDRAISER
Kindling for sale
Bags of kindling for sale. $5 a bag.
Proceeds go to the Year 7 and 8 camp.
See Annette at the office if you would like to buy some.
PTA LUNCHES
KAPAHAKA
CHICKEN ROSTER
The chicken rosters are being sent home today. Thank you to the parents that have offered to help.
SPORTS DESK
Agrikids Regional Finals
On Saturday we had three teams entered into the Agrikids competition which was held in Wanganui. Our teams had a great day and represented our school and region with pride!! Congratulations to the Toko Hillbillies Team (Liam H, Pippa and Darren Marco school) who were selected to represent Taranaki, Wanganui and Manawatu in the NZ Agri Kids Finals in Hawkes Bay in July.
Rural Schools Athletics
Well done to all of our fantastic Toko School learning stars who participated in athletics on Tuesday.
TOKO CHAMPIONS:
Year 1 Girls - Ashlee J
Year 1 Boys - Blake F
Year 4 Boys - Mason C
Year 6 Girls - Leah S
Year 6 Boys - Zack H 1st Equal
Year 7 Boys - Jared T
Year 8 Boys - Ephraim
TARANAKI ATHLETICS TEAM TO TRAVEL TO CHRISTCHURCH.
Ephraim was invited to join the Taranaki team traveling to Christchurch over Easter competing in the New Zealand Interprovincial Competition for 12 and 13 Year. Ephraim will be competing in 100m, Long Jump, Shot Put and Discus. When asked 'what he is looking forward the most?' He said "The disco". Best of luck Ephraim.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
ANZAC SERVICE
First marked in 1916, ANZAC Day ceremonies held up and down New Zealand, and overseas where New Zealanders gather, remain rich in tradition to pay tribute to and remember those who have served.
For anyone who wishes to show their respect on ANZAC Day, commemorations in Stratford include a dawn service, parade, civic service and wreath laying service.
WREATH MAKING ON 24 APRIL:
In preparation for ANZAC day celebrations, a long held tradition of the Stratford community is bringing residents together on 24 April to create wreaths.
Everyone interested in making wreaths are invited to join Mayoress Debbie at the War Memorial Centre on Thursday 24 April from 9.30am to 12.00pm. Children are welcome to give it a go, but those aged under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Attendees are asked to bring their own secateurs if they have them, and greenery and flowers to add their own personal touch. Some flowers will be provided but donations of flowers would be most appreciated. Morning tea will be provided for participants.
Those who prefer to drop off pre-made wreaths can do so between 12.00pm and 1.00pm directly to the Hall of Remembrance on Thursday 24 April. Oasis cages for this can now be collected from Stratford District Council.
SERVICES ON 25 APRIL – ANZAC DAY:
DAWN SERVICE
The dawn service will be held at the Cross of Sacrifice outside the War Memorial Centre, Miranda Street at 6.00am. Returned Servicemen and women, Service members and members of the public should assemble beforehand and medals should be worn.
PARADE
The parade commences at 10.30am. It will start from 2 Fenton Street, proceeding along Broadway to end at the War Memorial Centre for the start of the Civic Service. All wishing to take part should assemble on the corner of Miranda and Fenton Street at 10.15am.
CIVIC SERVICE & WREATH LAYING
Following the parade a Civic Service will be held at the War Memorial Centre, Miranda Street at 11.00am. The wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Cross of Sacrifice following the Civic Service. A cup of tea will be provided following the wreath laying.
Anyone is welcome to attend.
TOKO AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB
These are really reasonably priced at $5.00 per plant and can be viewed at the Toko School.
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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