GRETA VALLEY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
1 July 2015
GRETA VALLEY SCHOOL
A dynamic rural School empowering students
with skills to be future focussed culturally aware
and creative thinkers.
We build SKILLS for SUCCESS!
Dear Parents/Caregivers
ROOM 2 CAMP
The senior school camp in Arthur’s Pass last week
was an extreme experience for some of our students
who had never seen so much snow in their lives. The
temperature was also extreme and on the day we
walked up the Taramakau River, the temperature
climbed from -7 degrees to – 2 degrees. The river
crossings were fun and we reckon the water
temperature was either the same as the air temperature
or slightly warmer as there was no ice floating on the
surface.
We would like to thank our parent volunteers who
very ably assisted us on camp, transporting children
to, around and from camp as well as cooking up
delicious meals. We indeed were spoilt with their
culinary skills and the children also commented on the
great food. One of our students ate 6 sausages in one
sitting, after a rigorous day out.
There were many highlights but we think the river
crossing was the most enjoyed. This is a winter camp
that the children will never forget and we were
grateful to have such a wonderful experience.
TECHNOLOGY
Our Technology Unit is coming to an end and the
juniors have had a wonderful time making kites and
flying them. The have also created some beautiful
Fish Wind Socks. The seniors are still working on
finishing their unit.
STUDENT COUNCIL INVITE
This week the student council have elected to have
an end of term activity on Friday and they would
like to invite you to come along at 1.30pm on Friday
afternoon, join their house team and become
involved in a game of dodge ball! This will be in
place of an end of term assembly. School finishes
this Friday 3rd of July and resumes on Monday 20th
July. Next term is a 10 week term ending on 25th
September.
REPORTS
Student reports will be going out this Friday. Please
do not compare reports with others. All children are
unique and have their own personal strengths and
talents. The reports out this week are solely based
on reading, writing and mathematics. We have
altered the senior report format in keeping with our
review from the Education Review Office and views
stated by parents. We hope you will find them
useful and value any feedback you can give us. The
newer students in the junior room will not receive a
report at this point.
DROWN THE DROUGHT FUNDRAISER
One of the highlights of next term will be the
‘Friends of the School’ fundraiser on Saturday 25th
July with the ‘Bingo Night’ which promises to be a
great night out. Please book your tickets early so
that you don’t miss out. You can book your tickets
through Jo Gardner or Alice Henderson.
JOKE OF THE WEEK
Nonchalance is the ability to look like an owl when
you’ve just acted like a jackass.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
There are two ways of spreading light; to be the
candle or the mirror that reflects it.
Edith Wharton
TERM DATES FOR 2015
Term 3
20th July – 25th Sept
Term 4
12 Oct – 18th Dec
Phone 314 3800 - fax 314 3809 - E-Mail: office@gretavalley.school.nz
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MISSING LIBRARY BOOKS
We are missing some library books, they were issued
to Room 2 last year and never made it back to the
library. Could you please check your book shelves
and see if you have any of these books. Just put them
in the Returns box, there are no fines or consequences,
it will just be great to have them back.
0788 by Alexander Goldie
Clancy's Cabin by Margaret Mahy
Deepwater Angels by Ken Catran
The giraffe and the pelly and me by Roald Dahl
Long Neck and Thunder Foot by Helen Piers
The Man whose Mother was a Pirate Margaret Mahy
No, David! by David Shannon
Papa's island by Melanie Drewery
Penguuins to the rescue by Tony Mitton
The Rabbits' Wedding by Garth Williams
TERM 3 CALENDAR
July
27 - 31 Maori Language Week
August
4
Yr7/8 Careers Day (CPIT)
5
Fields of Remembrance Day
11 (pp13)7 Aside Tournament
14
No Technology at Hurunui Yr 7/8
25
Kids for Kids
26
Des Ellery Photography
September
4
Leadership Camp Students Night
(Hanmer Springs)
8
Kiwi Sport Challenge
8th September (PPD 10th )
18/21 Life Ed Bus Visit
18
Spring Flower Show
25
Term 3 Ends
POSITIVE PARENTING
Here are some more pearls of wisdom from Katharine
Kersey. You are probably doing most of these anyway
but if you spot a couple of new ideas try them out and
be consistent in doing so as that is the key.
We can treat our children with respect by letting them
solve their own problems.
Six Step Problem Solving Technique
1. State the problem.
2. Brainstorm the alternatives.
3. Select one possible solution.
4. Implement a solution.
5. Reassess the plan.
6. Start over, if unsuccessful
Enjoy your holidays with your children.
Malin, Sue, Jo, Megan, Yo and Lou
**COMMUNITY NOTICES **
Please support our wonderful group of kids
performing in Act2 Drama Group's first Kidsfest
production of Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs. Visit
www.kidsfest.co.nz/event/snow-white-and-theseven-dwarfs/ for more details or book directly
through www.dashtickets.co.nz. To win free tickets
to the show go to our web site and download the
colouring in competition!
http://www.act2drama.co.nz/
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DENTAL TREATMENT
The Community Dental Service provides an
emergency dental service for pre-schoolers and
primary school children over the school holidays.
The service is limited to the relief of acute pain only
and will operate from 8:30am until 12:30pm from
the Hillmorton Community Clinic, Sylvan Street,
Christchurch for the following times:
Tue 7 to Friday 10 July and Mon13 to Fri 17 July.
Routine treatment will not be offered/available over
the holidays and any accident related issues will be
referred to Community Dentists as per usual
practice. Dental Clinic telephones will have a
message regarding how to access emergency care.
Phone 314 3800 - fax 314 3809 - E-Mail: office@gretavalley.school.nz
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SPORTASTIC HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Sportastic is a fun, affordable holiday programme
for sporty 9 to 12 year olds. Run by the sports
science team at CPIT, the programme offers diverse
sporting experiences and opportunities for
children who enjoy being active.
The programme runs from:
Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July.
To learn more visit cpit.ac.nz or call 0800 24 24 76
TIMEBANK HURUNUI
TimeBank Hurunui’s Term 3 Programme is out! Don’t
miss our holiday events for kids. Coming up:
Creative Crafting, with Susan Gunn, Tues. 7 July at
Hawarden. Younger ages, 10 – 12pm; older ages, 1 – 3pm.
Using craft materials and objects from nature, children will
make an owl artwork and other treasures.
Candle-making for Families, with Lynnette Creagh, Wed
am, 8 July at Leithfield. Make colourful, scented candles.
Fun Science for Kids, with Sue Sinclair, Tues pm,
Scargill, 14 July at Scargill. Simple hands-on experiments
with seawater and oxidisation.
Payment for these events are with time-bank credits or a
small fee. To register,
emailtbhlearningexchange@gmail.com or call 03 314
3406.
JULY 2015 HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
Mainland Football outdoors 7-14 year olds.
Dates: 13, 14, 15 July
Times: 9-00am - 3-00pm
Venue: ASB Football Park
Cost: $35 a day ($90 for three consecutive days)
We have a facility suitable for inside activities. This
includes indoor skills sessions as well as player
development quiz's, presentations and task's. In case
of bad weather please bring a towel and a full change
of clothes as we try and get outside for some part of
the day. www.mainlandfootball.co.nz
Phone 314 3800 - fax 314 3809 - E-Mail: office@gretavalley.school.nz
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Phone 314 3800 - fax 314 3809 - E-Mail: office@gretavalley.school.nz
Please support our sponsors
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