MAUNGATUROTO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Developing ‘REAL’ Learners
Resilient, Effective communicators, Actively involved, Lifelong learners
8 Gorge Road Maungaturoto 0520 Ph: 09 4318106
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Email – office@maungaturoto.school.nz
Hongongoi (Thursday 24th July 2014)
Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou - Greetings everyone
Maungaturoto Primary School Welcomes
Callum Booth & Hannah Hodgson
Welcome to Term 3 
Welcome back to the start of term 3. It has been great to see the children settle back into their
work after the holiday break and nice to hear about some of their exciting holiday adventures.
During the holidays we had our school playground area upgraded with new timber surrounds.
We will soon be filling the playground areas with new bark (for safety). The new building work
will help prevent the bark from washing away during heavy periods of rain. The playground
areas will remain closed until the work has been completed.
Classes are now busy planning their items for Parents and Grandparents day that is scheduled
for week 8. Please let the grandparents know the date if you haven’t already done so.
This term the Board of Trustees will be looking at improving our school signage. We often hear
comments from visitors regarding how difficult it can be to find our school. The signs will be
professionally designed and placed in prominent areas within the town including a large visible
sign that will be located up high on the gable at the end of Room 4.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori
E kai ana te manu i te miro, nana te ngahere. E kai ana te manu i te matauranga, nana te ao.
Kia hui ako tahi tatou hei kawenga atu mo nga ra e tu mai nei. Ki nga whänau hou, haere mai,
haere mai, haere mai. Ki nga whänau e noho tonu mai, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou
katoa.
Greetings everyone,
This week we have been celebrating Maori Language Week. Here at Maungaturoto Primary we
are very fortunate to have Whaea Mina Paikea working as a specialist teacher of Te Reo
Maori. This provides every child with the opportunity to have a weekly Te Reo Maori lesson. The
Te Reo lessons are linked to the classroom programmes and our teaching staff also participate
in the lessons.
This term our Kapahaka group will be performing at grandparents day and parents day.
2015 Enrolments
If you have a child who will be starting school next year (2015) could you please complete the
attached pre – enrolment form and return it to the school office as soon as possible. This
information will help us with our planning for our 2015 junior classes. If you require any further
information please feel free to contact the school on 431 8106 or feel free to pop in for a chat.
Term 3 Major Theme – ‘Mission Nutrition’
One of our 2014 goals is to include student voice within our curriculum planning.
Towards the end of Term 2 a group of teachers and Year 6 students were invited to
participate in a Health (Hauora) curriculum review. The students were asked to
discuss and contribute their ideas based on the following questions:
What do you know about Health? (including what they have learnt in the past)
What would you like to learn about Health?
From the student responses it was decided that our Term 3 major curriculum focus
(Health & Well-being) will be targeted towards understanding personal heath and
physical development using health and nutrition as a learning context. (i.e. students
will share ideas, observations and gain knowledge and understanding about food
and nutrition and the importance of regular exercise)
Using SOLO Taxonomy as a tool for learning, teachers will be teaching students
skills including how to Define, Describe, Compare & Contrast, Classify, Generalise,
Sequence, Predict, Evaluate, and understand Cause & Effect.
To add some fun to the learning students will also spend some time exploring ‘Myth
Busters’ e.g. ‘an apple a day keeps the Doctor away’.
“Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa” - Let us keep close together, not wide apart.
For the Children,
Shane Campbell
DATES TO REMEMBER
Tues 29th July
Tues 12th August
Wed 13th August
Tues 19th August
Tues 26th August
Wed 27th August
Fri 29th August
Thurs 4th Sept
Fri 5th Sept
Tues 16th Sept
Thurs 18th Sept
Wed 24th Sept
Fri 26th Sept
Fri 26th Sept
Mon 13th October
Tues 14th October
Fri 17th October
Sat 18th October
ICAS – English Exam
ICAS – Maths Exam
School Cross Country – NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
BoT meeting – 7:00pm Multipurpose Room
PTA Meeting - Staffroom
Bream Bay Cross Country
Otamatea High School Open Day for Year 6 Students
Otamatea High School Enrolment for Year 6 students
Otamatea High School Enrolment for Year 6 students
BoT Meeting – 7:00pm Multipurpose Room
Northland Cross Country - Dargaville
Parents Day
Grandparents Day ( Last Day of Term 3)
Last Day of Term 3
Start of Term 4 – Teacher Only Day
Students start back – Term 4
Prep Day for Flower show and Gala Day
Pet Day/Gala Day
MAUNGATUROTO SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
Please note the change of date.
2014 School Cross Country
Wednesday 13th August
Dear Parents and Families of Maungaturoto Primary School,
We invite you to attend our annual school cross country scheduled for Wednesday 13th August.
Children are reminded to bring a change of clothes and a towel. The event will go ahead unless there is
severe rain. If it is postponed we will run it at the first possible opportunity.
If you have any questions on the day please see the teacher in charge of the age group or talk to Mrs
McIldowie or Mrs Cave.
Schedule of Events:
Children will line up at 12:20pm outside Room 9 in their age and gender groups.
 The first race will start at 12:30pm. The next race will start after the last runner (from the previous
race) has finished and so on.
Race Schedule: At the end of your child’s race they will receive a free cookie and drink.
Race 1 - 12:30pm
Race 7
10 &11 Years, Girls
5 Years, Girls
Race 2
10 &11 Years, Boys
Race 8
5 Years, Boys
Race 3
9 Years, Girls
Race 9
6 years, Girls
Race 4
9 Years, Boys
Race 10
6 Years, Boys
Race 5
8 Years, Girls
Race 11
7 Years, Girls
Race 6
8 Years, Boys
Race 12
7 Years, Boys
We are looking for parents who are able to help with manning points around the cross-country
course. If you can help out could you please contact Rose Cave or Julie McIldowie before the
day.
CERTIFCATE WINNERS FOR WEEK 9 TERM
C.A.R.E AWARD
Luca Nepia
ROOM 1
Ryder Galloway-Meekings &
Coby Van Pelt
ROOM 7
Joseph Patterson-Devine &
Elle Galloway
ROOM 2
Monique Sheppard & Vraj Patel
ROOM 8
Connor Alcock &
Mihi Henry-Campbell
ROOM 3
Sonya Steiner & Max Cotching
ROOM 9
Shannon Lee & Kyrin Harris
ROOM 5
Rocco Boakes & Amie-Lee Harris
ROOM 10
Manny Whiu & Jade Paikea
PMP
PMP will continue this term. Thank you to those who have been helping. If anyone is interested in
helping with PMP please contact the school.
PTA POST
Maungaturoto Primary School Pet Day & Gala
Saturday 18th October 2014
Maungaturoto Primary School is holding the Pet Day and Gala on Saturday 18th October 2014. Planning
is already underway and we need the entire school community support to make this day a
success. Each month the PTA will be asking families of the school to bring an item for different raffles,
activities and stalls held at the Gala. For example in June each family is asked to bring in to the school
one tin of some kind of food. Each month the PTA will place in the school newsletter what is coming up
next month. The months are listed below with what is asked to be brought in to school for that month;
July – A bottle of food or drink (for raffle & bottle in a barrow stall) & a packet of lollies
August – A jar of food (home-made or store bought) and an item for the White elephant stall
September – A packet of food (e.g. a packet of coffee or a packet of cereal) & a packet of lollies
October – A bottle of food or drink (for raffle & bottle in a barrow stall) and an article of clothing
for the 2nd hand clothing stall
Please check best before dates and if you have any questions or ideas please give Nyree Alcock a call
on 09 4318 462
SPORTING NEWS
MAUNGATUROTO JMB RUGBY NEWS
Welcome back to the last few rounds of rugby for the season.
All games this week at being played at Tomarata. U7s @ 9am, U9s @ 9.15am and U11s @ 10am.
Please bring a plate for a shared meal after each grades games.
Team photos will take place next Wed 30th July at the Country Club BEFORE team practice so please
make sure you are on time.
There are still some outstanding subs that need to be paid. If you have not paid yet, please see your
team manager or coach and make arrangements to do so.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Otamatea/Rodney Taniwha team on making it to the finals. Unfortunately
they were beaten by the Whangarei Grizzlies but the boys put in an outstanding effort and should all be
proud of their achievement. I would also like to make a special mention of Brynn Freer, Isacc Sheppard
and Zach Hamlin who were selected to take part in the Roller Mills Trials. Best of luck to those boys.
MAUNGATUROTO JUNIOR NETBALL CLUB NEWS
Draw for this week:
TEAM
1
2
Yr1&2
VERSUS
Mangawhai 6
Matakana 4
WW
COURT
3
4
4
TIME
11.45
10.45
9.45
Team 2 News from 28th June game
Maungaturoto 2 had a great passing game against an evenly matched side. I was really proud of the
way the girls really thought about where they were passing to and this resulted in a good flow down the
court and not too many turnovers! Well done girls you are getting better and better each week and I love
the way you are incorporating what we are doing at trainings into the games on Saturday. Player of the
day was Sonya Steiner who made good choices about where she was passing.
Please remember girls need to be at the courts 30min before game time. Also, they must have trimmed
nails, hair tied back and wear no necklaces or bracelets. White socks and black knickers must be worn
for every game.
To receive cancellation notices please text code 13625 to 3080, otherwise please else let coaches
know so that they can contact you if games are cancelled.
Pet Day Rules
Rules for Maungaturoto Pet Day & Otamatea Group Day.
The only people allowed in the rings whilst judging is taking place are the judge, steward,
participating child and animal
RULES FOR KIDS
Only kids are allowed.
Kids must be born between the 20th July and 20th September 2014.
Kids to be lead on the child’s right side.
Disqualification will result if there is hitting or kicking of any kid.
Steward
Catch Kid
B
C
A
E
Kids are led from point A to point B. A steward will
hold the kid at point B, while the child goes to point
C, and calls their kid to them. Then kids are lead
from point C down to point D and then along to
point E and out. Ring is 13m x 13m.
D
RULES FOR LAMBS
1st
Lambs must be born on after the
July to 20th September 2014.
Ewes, rams, ringed and other male lambs are allowed.
All lambs must be docked at least 3 weeks prior to pet day.
Lambs must be in natural condition so NO WASHING OR BRUSHING.
No dog chains are to be used as a lead. A lead or a soft rope only.
Lambs to be lead on the child's right side.
Disqualification will result if there is hitting or kicking of any lamb.
Steward
B
A
Catch Lamb
C
E
Lambs are led from point A to point B. A steward
will hold the lamb at point B, while the child goes to
point C, and calls their lamb to them. Then lambs are
lead from point C down to point D and then along to
point E and out. Ring is 13m x 13m.
D
Lamb Judging Criteria
Rearing:
Leading:
Calling:
Meat:
Wool:
Size, condition, coats, cleanliness, and general appearance.
Shoulder of lamb to be in line with child's leg. No dragging.
A good quick straight call.
Export carcass - size, condition, shape, not over fat.
Length - texture, staple, bloom, clean fleece
Maungaturoto Pet Day – “Linton Cup” The Linton Cup is awarded for the child’s effort in handling
their Lamb. Points that are awarded for leading and calling only go towards the cup. Points for rearing
will not be included.
RULES FOR CALVES
Calves have to be born on or after the 1st July to 31st August 2014.
All male calves are judged in with the beef section.
No oiling, trimming or clipping of calves.
No dog chains to be used as leads.
Calves to be lead on the child’s right side.
Disqualification will result if there is hitting or kicking of any calf.
There are four classes: Light (Jersey, Ayrshire), Heavy (Friesian, Shorthorn)
Kiwicross and Beef (Any breed beef or crossbreed with beef).
All calves over 1 month of age must have a TB Tag.
Calves Judging Criteria:
Rearing – condition, growth, skin, bloom.
Leading – calf walking in line with child's body. Smooth and consistent pace, defined stop. No
dragging or pulling.
Maungaturoto Pet Day – “Smales Cup”: The Smales Cup is awarded for a child’s overall effort
with their calf. All calves are eligible; breed is not a determining factor.
CALF RING

Stop Count to 3
This diagram is of the ring. It is known as the figure 8. It is very easy to learn. Make a ring and
practice. This ring is about 18.5m x 18.5m or 20 yards by 20 yards.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Fortnightly after school program for primary schoolers. Pick up from school and transport home
within Maungaturoto town boundary provided. Finishes at 5pm. No charge. Art/Craft,
Sports/Games, Airsoft, Archery Contact: 022 107 6781 or email epickids.mgto@gmail.com. Supported
by Good News Congregational Church.
All are welcome to join us on the Otamatea Marae Cultural Heritage Trail
Saturday 26th July- rain day 2nd August
Starts 11am at Kauri Springs Water Factory
near Pukekaroro Mountain on SH1
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Ring 094318754 for more info.
Learn
Stories
About
Significant
Maori
places
Maunga-Mountain
Awa- River
Waka
Pakanga-Battles I
Iwi/ hapū
Marae
Tangata
Brooks Motors Bus trips to Disney One Ice - Sunday 10th August 2014 The Civic
Auckland 1pm Show. Departing Maunngaturoto $75.00 bus and ticket Departing Waipu $85.00 for
bus and ticket.
Please phone for further information or
bookings (09)4318059.
Todd Military Self-Defence system training for civilians.
Do you know how to counter this situation and many more other violent threats?
Get correct and proven self-defence and combative training from a Todd group
trained instructor.
Military Self-Defence training for civilians
Venue: Marohemo Hall, corner Marohemo and Whakapirau Roads.
Training time Monday’s 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Starting Monday 4th August - 5 Sessions
Cost $80.00(per person)
Course includes:
Psychological Conditioning / The law and self-defence / Victim selection / Danger signs / Have a plan /
Awareness / Ranges / Strikes Kicks / Cover Guard / Ground Combat
Instructor: Jamie Ewen ex NZ Police (Armed Offenders Squad, Special Tactics Group)
Phase 1 Todd Group (Instructor reserves right to refuse training)
Contact Jamie Ewen 027-274-3362
Email: james.ewen2@gmail.com
Limited spaces book early
Pre - enrolment form
Phone: 094318106
Email: office@maungaturoto.school.nz
Website: www.maungaturoto.school.nz
Developing ‘REAL’ Learners
Resilient, Effective
communicators,
Actively
involved,
Lifelong
learners
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‘can do’ attitude,
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