Pleasant Point Primary

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Welcome to our final Newsletter for Term 1. Fifty three days of action packed learning are
JOURNEY
coming to a close and the end of the term is upon us. Talking to a number of parents and staff
over the last week, its clear that the upcoming term break is arriving at a good time and our
tamariki are ready for a holiday. Looking back over the last eleven weeks, its good to be able to
ABSENCE LINE celebrate a great start to 2017.
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OR At the end of a busy term, its important to look back and thank some of the many people
involved in making it happen. A big thank you to our Home & School parent-teacher group whose
TEXT STUDENT support ranges from providing teas and coffees at school events to raising funds for much needed
ABSENCES TO literacy and numeracy resources. We really appreciate your hard work to support the school.
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Watch this space for some exciting Home & School events planned for Term 2.
Two key events coming up in the new term are our opening study on Keeping Ourselves Safe
(KOS). Inside the Newsletter is further information about this topic. Please join us on Monday 1
14 APRIL May for a KOS Parent Information Evening if you would like further information.
A second evening to look out for is May 15 when the Attitude team presents to parents on the
GOOD FRIDAY
important topic of Tackling Technology. This will be a really helpful parenting evening as we
engage with the increasingly digital world of children and teenagers. Enjoy a well deserved break!
1430 APRIL

SCHOOL
Mark Creba
Principal
HOLIDAYS
Shave for a Cure
1 MAY At todays Celebration Assembly Ollie Nelson,
Malachy Cleland, Mr Creba, Mr Pullar & Mr Carlaw,
TERM 2
COMMENCES had their hair shaved off as part of Shave for a Cure
to raise funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer (LBC)
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NZ. The school team had a fundraising target of
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$1000.00. We are delighted to announce that we
have raised $1,395.00
2 MAY
It is not too late to still donate to our team. To do
PWHIRI this securely online go to: shaveforacure.co.nz and
search for one of the students or teachers involved,
12 MAY or our team: Pleasant Point Primary School.

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School Phone 6147832 School Fax 6147560 Reminder - Absences Line 6148231 or Text Absences to 0273681661
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Tackling Technology Evening

Parent Information Evening Monday 15th May
(7pm in Hall). This important, informative, and
interesting evening presentation for parents is
about the new skills we need to help guide our
young people as they navigate their digital world.
Attitude the youth education division of The
All week in the Art Room
Parenting Place is dedicated to equipping teens
with the information and skills they need to
negotiate adolescence and build meaningful lives.
This presentation will help parents get the
confidence and skills they need to be proactive
when tackling technology with their children,
tweens and teenagers. Topics such as text bullying,
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A backpack Starting from Monday 1st May we will have EFTPOS available at the school office. At the
beginning of Term 2 uniforms can be purchased by EFTPOS, cash or cheque at the office.
for the Uniforms will no longer be able to be placed on familys school accounts. New uniform will need
to be paid for prior to pick up.
journey.
150th Celebration
In 2018, Pleasant Point will celebrate 150 years of public education, from the first classroom and
school-house in 1868 to the present day.
Following on from the very successful 125 th Anniversary in 1993, discussion is now beginning
regarding how to mark this significant community milestone. Labour Weekend 2018 has been
suggested as a time to gather past and present pupils, staff and community members together to
catch up on times past, memories shared, and dreams for the future.
Following the meeting that was held on Thursday 30th March we have
formed a strong committee who have already come up with some
great ideas on how we are going to celebrate the 150th Anniversary.
We will keep you all up to date with dates that you need to mark in
your diary.

Anzac Day
The annual Pleasant Point Community ANZAC Day Service will be held in the
Victor Wilson Hall on Tuesday 25th April at 8am. We would invite all Pleasant
Point Primary students to attend the service and represent our school by wearing
our school uniform.

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Nest: Isobel Taite BLH1: Angel Young

BLH2: Alex Bolitho BLH3: Ida Lindsay
W1: Ollie Nelson W3: Logan Edmond
O1: Emma McLennan O2: Taylor Bolitho
O3: Hunter Prue O4: Ollie Davidson
R1: Harry Gould R2: Eliza Dorset

Sports News
Term one has once again been busy with Sport. The Triathlon and Swimming Sports were standouts and we were
fortunate with great weather and parent support. At the South Canterbury events we punched well above out weight
with special mention going to Izzy Sharp who won her division at the Triathlon as well as breaking eight records at the
South Canterbury Swimming Sports. Alongside these main events the Year 8 Basketball teams are being competitive in the
A grade competition, our senior team placed third in the PCT challenge, training for Rippa Rugby has started, Jump Jam
groups and coaches are starting to be organised and Kathy has continued the
stunning job she does of Fundamentals and Friday Sport.
As you can see the children at Point Primary have a great number of sporting
opportunities. Things to watch out for in Term 2: Year 8 Basketball continues,
Jump Jam, Rippa Rugby and Cross Country.
Enjoy a well earned break!

Keeping Ourselves Safe (incl. Parent Information Evening1 May)

During the first three weeks of Term 2, all classes in the school will be studying the topic of Keeping Ourselves Safe.
This is a Health Curriculum personal safety unit taught in conjunction with the NZ Police that is designed to enable
children to learn and apply a range of safety skills they can use when interacting with others.
Students will be taught to recognise the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and the topic of abuse
will also be covered.
The Keeping Ourselves Safe study programme has three overall aims:
To develop and strengthen childrens skills to keep themselves safe with other people
To support and encourage abused children to get help from caring adults
To make teachers and parents more aware of the need to keep children safe from abuse by adults or other
children
This unit will be taught by your childs teacher with help from our local Police Education Officer.
To be successful, it is important that parents / whnau participate and talk to their children about what they have been
learning. This will help reinforce the messages the school is giving, and help your child to use their new skills with
confidence.
Topics covered during these lessons include:
Who we are How we feel My body is my own Different types of touch
Saying no Secrets and Tricks Asking people for help Safety rules

An important part of the programme is the Parent Information Evening. This will be held on Monday 1st May at
7.30pm in the staffroom. You are warmly invited to take the opportunity to come and hear what your children will
be learning about during this study and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
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What is full of holes but can still hold water?

Looking forward to your answers!

Last Newsletters Winner: Chelsey Niles
Please put your answer in a named envelope
in the blue box by Wednesday 3rd May Please come to the office to collect your prize.

Positive Behaviour for LearningPB4L

As part of our current PB4L focus on Be a champion in your own life, students and staff are discussing positive choices and how we
can be positive, constructive and empathetic when relating to others. To develop empathy, students are encouraged to become
aware of others feelings and to see situations from alternative points of view.
At home, parents can support this PB4L focus by helping children to identify and name their difficult feelingsfrustration, sadness and
anger, and then encouraging them to talk to you about why they might be feeling that way. Consider also trying 3 steps to self-
control: 1) stop, 2) take a deep breath (in through the nose and out slowly through the mouth), and 3) count to five. Try it when
your child is calm. Then when you see them getting upset, remind them about the steps and do them together.

Home and School

Entertainment Book Fundraiser !! This year we are selling the Entertainment Book to raise money for our school!
Over 2,000 deals, Offers are 2 for 1 or up to 50% off! Pays for itself in just two uses. See attached flier for more information. These
can be purchased online using our code on the attached flier (or contact Natala Colhoun - 021 088 29802.) There are heaps of
Timaru region vouchers now! If you want to check it out we have a 2016 copy in the office (located by the home and school
box). PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLIER.

School Dates
The end of the first term is here Term 2 starts on Monday 1st May.
We wish you all a happy and safe Easter and hope you enjoy a well deserved holiday. We look forward to seeing
you all back next term.

From the Public Health NurseImmunisation week

May 1-7 2017 is Immunisation Week. This year we are focusing on ensuring our older children and teens are up to date with their
Immunisations. This is a reminder for parents/caregivers to check that your child has had a complete course of vaccinations for their
age. If your child was born after the 15 November 2005, and you are not sure what vaccinations that have had, you can contact
Lynette on 03 6872317 to check their status. If your child was born before this date you can check with your childs GP Practice
Nurse. If you require assistance accessing catch-up vaccinations please phone Kiri or Niamh on 03 6872435.
Children turning 11yrs from July 2017 who have not previously had the chicken pox virus or who have not received a vaccination for
the chicken pox virus are also entitled to one free vaccine from their GP Practice. Please contact your Practice for more details.

Community Notices - Pleasant Point Primary School takes no responsibility for information in these notices.

Music lessons at school: An opportunity for music lessons at school - teacher comes to PPPS for individual music lessons - piano, guitar, ukulele lessons with an
opportunity for exams, theory of music, concerts and competitions during the year. Some other instruments can be considered. Own instrument for practicing at
home is required. Enquiries to Dale Davey (684-6250 or quaver@snap.net.nz).
Pleasant Point Preschool, Nursery & Kindergarten, for children from birth to school age. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, on Halstead road, next to the Primary
school. Feel free to call in for a look around the centre, or phone us on 6148338.

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