VOGELTOWN SCHOOL
TE KURA O HUATOKI. WEEK 4 TERM 4 2020
Creative Crafts Bungee
Lunchtime disco at the Junior school
Whanau points update
VOGELTOWN SCHOOL PEPEHA
Ko Taranaki te mounga
Ko Huatoki te awa
Ko Tokomaru te waka
Ko Te Atiawa te iwi
Ko Ngāti Te Whiti te hapū
Ko te Kura o Huatoki te kura.
Ko Taranaki, ko Huatoki, ko Paetoki oku tīma
Tihei mauri ora!
VOGELTOWN SCHOOL - THE 'VS' WAY
Care for the land, Care for the people, Go Forward
Our Values: I.R.O.C.K
Inclusive, Respectful, Original, Courageous, Kind
Whakauru, Whakaute, Tipu, Kaha, Atawhai
SCHOOL VALUE THIS TERM: 'TO BE RESPECTFUL'
These are for our Vogeltown learners to be:
Inclusive (Whakaru), Respectful (Whakaute), Original (Tipu), Courageous (Kaha) and Kind (Atawhai).
These values were chosen by the staff, learners and community of Vogeltown School in 2019.
This term we are focusing on being 'Respectful'.
To be respectful we want our learners to greet people in a friendly manner, listen to others when they speak, share and take turns, work with others in work and play, keep our hands and feet to ourselves and say kind and encouraging things!
SCHOOL GOAL: 'EFFORT' KAHA
WHAT:
To give your best effort, especially when things get tough
WHY:
To always give your best even when things are hard – the Vogeltown spirit!
To appreciate the challenges that we face
So we can learn to step out of our comfort zones and take responsible risks
To learn a good work ethic in learning and play
SIGNS OF SUCCESS:
You always give 100% in everything you do, especially when it is challenging
You have a great work ethic and strive for the best
You take responsible risks in your learning and in play
You enjoy coming to school more and learning more!
KIA ORA VS WHANAU, FROM MR O
This week we have had another great week of learning. We had a wonderful assembly today to celebrate the learning in the classrooms. We also had our Year 6 students going to Highlands next year, do their visit. A reminder, if you have a Year 6 student to please make sure they are enrolled in school for next year.
As we move closer to summer, a reminder please for kids to have hats. We expect every Vogeltown learner, when outside, to have a bucket hat on (no caps). Every classroom has sunscreen in their rooms too, however sunscreen can be applied before school at home if you are concerned about the intensity of the sun.
Dates to look out for the next two weeks:
Wednesday 11 November - Whanau Tabloids 11:30am
Friday 13 November - Whole School Assembly 11:30am
Monday 16 November - Class Reps to Young Leaders Conference (Palmerston North)
Wednesday 18 November - Senior & Middle Athletics Day 11:30am
Thursday 19 November - Junior Athletics Day 11:30am
Friday 20 November - Four Year Old Friday 9:15am - 11:30am
Have a great weekend with your families, whanau. Be kind, be safe, be aware.
Aroha nui, Mr O
Covid Level 1 Information for Vogeltown School
At Vogeltown School:
There will be no more signage displayed around the school sites
Parents/caregivers are welcome on site. You do not need to ring before coming on school sites. Although we are still encouraging the morning ‘drop offs’ at the gates.
After 3pm parents/caregivers and kids are allowed on the school sites. Please be aware however that our staff are still working after 3pm to get programmes ready for the next day in their rooms - they need this time for preparation.
We will open the drinking fountains on both school sites. Learners can still bring drink bottles if they so wish.
We will still ask that if your child is sick to please keep them home. As you know staying at home if you’re sick is especially important at Alert Level 1. The risk of COVID-19 being spread in the community is much greater when there are no restrictions on gatherings or going out.
If your child has cold or flu symptoms you should call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice about getting tested. If recommended to get tested, you should do so.
For our Vogeltown community:
COVID-19 is contained at Alert Level 1, but it’s still worthwhile to keep a safe distance from people you don’t know while out and about. This will help to minimise the spread of COVID-19 if community transmission returns.
For air travel you are not required to wear a face covering, (if not travelling to, through or from Auckland), but you are encouraged to do so for your safety and the safety of those around you. Consider doing the same for all inter-regional travel.
Scan into places through the NZ COVID Tracer app or keep a good record of where you have been, to support speedy contact tracing.
We will still have our ‘contact tracing QR code’ posters up at our classroom doors and office doors.
There are no restrictions on numbers at gatherings. Schools, like workplaces, are not considered to be gatherings. Physical activities including cultural and sporting activities, practices and events can go ahead
There are no restrictions on domestic travel. People should avoid using mass transport if sick, awaiting a result from a COVID-19 test or required/recommended to self-isolate.
PRINCIPAL AWARDS - WEEK 4, TERM 4
Well done to these learners:
Millie Hodson, Wiremu Te Anini, Luke Yukich, Zakira Te Anini, Rinto Shimada, Ruby Inia, Joe Zimmermann, Meila McAnelly, Oscar Bird, James Milham-Smith, Amyra Pearson, Emma Wills, Madeline O'Connor, Khloe Briscoe, Libby Wells, Rayyan Rasli, Lucas Freeman, CJ Petersen, Braxton Hancock, Lieke Viss, Teelle Beer-Rauner, Harper Tyrrell, Ngaia Peterken, Jean Lingenfelder, Kaiau McLeod, Chloe Farmer, Asha Lallu, Abby Hurley, Nico Viljoen, Carlo Hellier.
Tu meke team - well deserved awards!
WELCOME TO VOGELTOWN
So a massive welcome to:
Ocean-Pearl Araianta (Rm 6), Rainah Evans-Gallie (Rm 4), Oscar Bird (Rm 5), Sayeh Aria (Rm 1), Fraya Payne-Craigie (Rm 1), Claude Nguyen (Rm 5), James Milham-Smith (Rm 5), Lauralye Roger (Rm 1), Bodhi Mason (Rm 1).
Nau mai, Haere mai te Kura o Huatoki.
VOGELTOWN HOME AND SCHOOL
An update on the calendars - they are in the process of completion. Watch the newsletter and our school Facebook page next week for the ordering process.
A reminder, if you have not ordered your child's class photos, you must do your order by this Sunday to get them delivered direct to school. These can be ordered on the 'Photolife' website.
Thanks whanau
SPORTS NEWS
Term 1 Sports
It’s scary to think that in a few short weeks it will be time to think about registrations for Term 1 sport! Below is a list of options available and the cost associated with it.
Summer Soccer - Tuesday nights - $20
Touch Rugby - Wednesday afternoon in Bell Block - $25
Cricket - Friday nights - $15
One of the fantastic things about using our Kindo shop is that you are able to drip feed/top up your account as and when you can to get your account into credit. This is a great idea, especially for this time of year to be able to stash a bit of money away for when you need it. Registrations will be open from Week 6.
FOUR YEAR OLD FRIDAYS - TERM 4
VS BIRTHDAYS!
Birthdays this week -
These Vogeltown students had their birthday this week - Happy birthday to these Vogeltowners:
Quinn Hodgson, Ruby Lett, Ben Croker, Isabel Gernhoefer, Manawa Neho, Alfie Frost-Snashall
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEAM!
VOGELTOWN SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020
TERM CALENDAR – Put all these dates in your diary or your phone!
Remember to check the school calendar on our website. We will put all updates on Facebook &
the website. Link to school calendar: http://www.vogeltown.school.nz/calendar/
NOVEMBER
Wednesday 11 November - Whanau Tabloids 11.30am
Friday 13 November - Whole School Assembly 11.30am
Monday 16 November - Class Reps to Young Leaders conference (Palmerston North)
Wednesday 18 November - Senior & Middle Athletics day 11.30am
Thursday 19 November - Junior Athletics Day 11:30am
Friday 20 November - Four Year Old Friday 9:15am - 11:30am
Thursday 26 November - Road Patrollers day at the pool 10am - 2pm
Friday 27 November - Vogeltowner Assembly 2:00pm
DECEMBER
Thursday 3 December - Paetoki team Marae stay at school
Friday 4 December - Vogeltown Hangi day and Whanau hui 12:00pm
Friday 11 December - Whanau Fun Run 11:30am
Monday 14 December - Achievement reports home to whanau
Tuesday 15 December - Whole School assembly, then 2021 class visits 9:00am
Tuesday 15 December - Year 6 Leavers evening 6:00pm
Wednesday 16 December - Last day of the year 2020, school finishes at 3:00pm
MR O'S FRIENDLY REMINDERS
1) Please remember to contact the school office if your child is absent. You can do this via Skool Loop, text 021 753 680 or ph 06 753 6843. Please do not use SeeSaw for student absences - these must come through the office.
2) You may have noticed some of the male members of staff growing some very average moustaches at the moment. This is for a good cause - mens health, especially towards prostate cancer. If you want to donate, then here is the link, our goal is at least $100
Thanks whanau
Good luck to everyone playing sport this weekend!
Stay safe and be kind to each other. Thank you for the ongoing support of Vogeltown School, we appreciate the community we live in.
On behalf of the Vogeltown team,
Ka kite ano
Jeremy Ogle - Principal
VOGELTOWN SCHOOL CONTACTS
Email: office@vogeltown.school.nz
Website: www.vogeltown.school.nz
Location: Vogeltown School Huatoki Street, Vogeltown, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Phone: (06) 753 6843
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VogeltownSchoolNewPlymouth/?eid=ARDoVcn3LOp4YkPRy_rbTx5tcKyzGPUFm72Bmke0Tc2f86sgGGKrvp7kP9wUQxYW9Kyt1pcwFpzWeP1e
COMMUNITY NOTICES
WEETBIX TRYathlon 2021 Ngamotu Beach
This is the link to enter as part of our Vogeltown School team https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=40604&G=118223
DATE:
Morning of Wednesday 31 March 2021
LOCATION:
Ngamotu Beach, Moturoa
ENTRY AGE:
Entry is open to all 7 to 15 year olds (based on age on event day)
ENTRY OPTIONS
Individual 7 – 15 years
Junior Team 7 – 10 years
Senior Team 11- 15 years
Both team members must meet age requirements.
Teams can be mixed gender (i.e boy / girl)
One team member completes the swim, one team member completes the cycle and both complete the run.
ENTRY FEES INCLUDE
· Official Bib Number.
· Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Pack with miscellaneous offers and giveaways from our partners.
· Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon T-Shirt.
· Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Swim Cap.
· Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Drawstring Bag.
· Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Finishers medal.
· Complimentary Breakfast at the Weet-Bix Better Brekkie Breakfast tent.
· All TRYathletes are eligible for spot prizes (must attend prize giving).
KEY DATES
· Early Bird Discount Closes: midnight on Wednesday 10th March 2021
· Online Entry Closes: midnight on Sunday 28th March 2021
· Entries received by Wednesday 10th March will get the option to get their TRYathlete Pack delivered at a cost.