NEWSLETTER

MORRINSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Ph 07 889 6629 Fax 07 889 5645 Email office@mi.school.nz ParentTeacher Interviews are taking place on Monday 26th March from 3.20pm to 7.30pm and Tuesday 27th March from 3.20pm to 5.30pm. Instructions on how to make a booking are listed below. Please note: school will finish at the earlier time of 2.50pm on both of these days to allow teachers some preparation time. Buses will run at the usual times.

15th March, 2012

For the first three terms of the year, each Team organises a school disco; our first school disco for the year will be run by Tainui. The Tainui Disco is next Wednesday (21st March) from 7.00pm-9.00pm. The theme is Walk the Red Carpet (ie: you may come along dressed as a famous celebrity). Students must receive an invitation from school to be able to purchase a ticket which will be $3.00 each. Invitations will be handed out tomorrow. Students with excessive demerit points for the term will not receive an invitation as part of our Choices programme. Food, drinks & glow products will be available for purchase at the disco. No child will leave the hall during the time of the disco. Children must be collected from the school hall by an adult at 9.00pm.

Welcome to our Japanese students and teachers from Makuhari Junior High School. Today saw the arrival of our exchange group from Japan. They will be in our school for about 10 days and will spend some of the time in classes with our students and some of the time visiting places like Rotorua and Waitomo. Tomorrow we will holding a Powhiri as a formal welcome. This exchange has been a part of our school programme for about 18 years now and each year we offer the chance for our year 8 students to return to Japan and spend a couple of weeks living with a Japanese family and enjoying the attractions of Tokyo. Thank you very much to the families who are hosting a student, and welcoming them into your homes. We hope your family enjoys the opportunity to get to know someone from another culture.

There will be a mufti day held on Thursday 22nd March (gold coin donation to a student council chosen activity). Please wear clothing suitable for school and for P.E.

Log-on to: www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

ParentTeacher Interviews are coming up; instructions are listed below on how to book. This event will be live for bookings from tomorrow onwards.

Easter Raffle
Congratulations to Room 1 who brought in the most Easter Eggs as a class and enjoyed a Hot Chippie lunch today as their reward. A hot chippie lunch will also be rewarded to the class who sell the most tickets. Tickets have been sent home; thanks to the students who have been busy selling raffle tickets to family, friends and neighbours! Raffle books and the money must be returned to school by 27th March.

X86Q3

Now you can book school interviews for the times that suit you. Simply logon to the website listed above and enter the school code (X86Q3) and press "Go". You will be guided through three steps & you will get an email confirming your interview. If you require more help please phone the school office on 07 889 6629.

Balloons Over Waikato at MIS Friday 30th March from 7.00am All welcome!!
From 7am families / students will be able to purchase bacon and egg butties, sausages on bread, hot drinks, Easter Raffle Tickets etc. Other family members and students from other schools are also invited. Come along to see this amazing balloon and enjoy a delicious breakfast as well! This event will be organised by MI Mates and the breakfast will be a fundraiser for school sports equipment. Thanks for your support!

Rippa Rugby Report

On Friday 2nd March, two MIS boys and girls mixed teams played in a Waikato Wide Rippa Rugby tournament held at Swarbrick Park in Hamilton. After a series of 4 round-robin games with a mix of results, one of our teams made it into the semi-final narrowly losing to Melville in an intense battle. We all enjoyed the experience, played hard and fair and scored some amazing tries. We look forward to upcoming tournaments in May.

Inter-Intermediate Cricket Report

Year 7 Team - Last Tuesday, the Year 7 boys cricket team headed to Steele Park in Hamilton to compete in the annual InterIntermediate Cricket Competition. We played three games winning two comfortably and losing narrowly to Berkley Normal Middle School in the first game we played. Year 8 Team - The Year 8 boys cricket faced some strong competition and had three losses but played with great spirit and had moments of brilliance in each game whether with the bat or the ball. Thank you to the parents for their help throughout the day.

We are looking for donations of eggs for the bacon and egg butties which will be sold at school on Friday 30th March as part of our Balloons Over Waikato breakfast. Please contact the office on 889 6629 if you can help with a donation. Thanks!

Saturdays Cricket Report

Year 8 Team The MIS Year 8 won, scoring 181 in their 30 overs. Hamilton Old Boys Colts replied scoring 71 all out in 21st over. Top bowlers for the day were Simon Edmonds who got 3 wickets and Siggi Holmes who got two wickets. Highest run scorer for the day was Sam Vercoe with 68 not out including 11 x 4s and 2 x 6s. Year 7 Team The Year 7 team played Old Boy Vipers on Saturday, they scored 113 and we scored 88. Players of the Day were, Ryan Arnold and Jayden Tretheway, they both got 3 wickets each, through great bowling. Highest run scorer for the game was Jack Devane, with 22 runs. Overall what a great effort for all the cricket boys! Australian Exams 2012
Educational Assessment Australia (EEA) specialises in large-scale assessment including the International Competitions and Assessments for school (ICAS). Listed below are the ICAS subjects, closing and sitting dates and prices. Money for those children who want to sit any exams is due at school one week before the closing date. Subject Computer skills Science Writing Spelling English Mathematics Sitting Date 22nd May 6th June 18th June 19th June 31st July 14th August Closing Date 24th April 8th May 21st May 22nd May 3rd July 17th July Price $7.50 $7.50 $17.50 $9.50 $7.50 $7.50

MI Mates Fundraising Event Dont miss out!

One of our big fundraising events for 2012 will be an evening of (adult-only) entertainment with a hypnotist. Watch this space for more information. This event will be held in our school hall on Friday 11th May from 7.00pm.

Mark this date on your calendar now for a great night out!
(Alcoholic / non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles will also be available throughout the evening).

Japanese Teacher
Each year our classes learn another language in class (this year students are either learning Japanese, French or Spanish). Room 3 is learning Japanese and Mr Higgins arrived in class in a blow-up sumo suit ready for an authentic Japanese lesson!

For Sale: Nike rugby boots $60.00. Size 4-5. Only worn for one seasongood as new. Purple and green with metal sprigs and sprig tightener. Phone 8891171 for more info. Free to a good home: Double bed in good condition. Phone 889 5173 for more information.

Harcourts Morrinsville Sports Junior Rugby Club - Last chance to register Tuesday 20th March 6.00-7.00pm Morrinsville Sports Clubrooms. Subs due at registration (eftpos available). www.morrinsvillesports.co.nz