‘ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING ‘
Term 3 Week 8
Monday 7 September 2015
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28 Surrey Street, PO Box 21, Mossburn, 9747; Phone/Fax 03 248 6288; Email: office@mossburn.school.nz
C O M I N G u p…this term is…
Friday 11th September .................................. Dress Up as Mum or Dad or Gungiest Clothes – World Vision Fundraiser
Tuesday 15th September .............................. Yr6 Meeting with NSC
Friday 25th September .................................. Term 3 finishes – 10 week term
Sunday 27th September ................................ Daylight Savings Starts – Clocks forward 1 hour
Monday 12th October ................................... Term 4 Begins
Friday 23rd October ....................................... Pet Day
Friday 30th October ....................................... Halloween Disco - 6:30-9pm = Mossburn Community Centre Hall
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Fantastic news… Last week on Thursday, Hamish and Chantal became proud parents. Their wee Zara looks
absolutely amazing in the photo they sent. The details: Zara Marie, born at 5:38pm on Thursday in Winton,
7 pound 14, and Chantal is well. When the time is right, they’ll pop into school at some stage, perhaps next
term? On behalf of everyone from school - Congratulations and well done Mrs McClean!
I hope you all had a good weekend… Did you do something special for Father’s Day yesterday? On
Saturday, it was a pleasure attending the NSC ski trip. It was nice to see how well-mannered the children
were and how much fun they all had. The snow was probably the best I’ve ever experienced.
It’s not quite spring weather yet… hang in there! Have a lovely week… only three weeks left of Term Three!
Principal’s Award: Congratulations Sam
for working hard in class.
Congratulations Elyssa for amazing
results in class and being very polite.
Great effort Sam and Elyssa!
Vests: Could all children please wear
their vests to school. We’ll try our best
to ensure they wear them home.
Room 3/Relieving Teachers: Miss Blatch
is entitled to one day out of the
classroom per week, due to her being a
Beginning Teacher (often referred to as
a ‘BT’). Mrs Kristine Russell has been
employed to be her regular release
teacher. Basically that means Mrs
Russell will be teaching once a week in Room 3. Kristine is a very experienced teacher and has worked at
Mossburn School before. She works in other schools and it is exciting to have her onboard.
We are also very fortunate having Mrs Leanne Stalker and Mrs Janette Collins as our regular relievers who
continue to do an excellent job working in with the staff.
Health: Just a follow up to the text I sent out last week… We’ve had two cases of chicken pox and one case
of whooping cough in Room 3. We also have one case of strep throat in Room 2. Thank you to those
respective families for managing this well. We didn't want to alarm you - more about keeping you all in the
loop! We appreciate your support by keeping your child at home when they’re unwell as I know sometimes
it can be difficult. Unfortunately schools are a breeding ground for bugs! The good news is, everyone is at
school today in Room Three and only four children are away from the other two classes.
Spring Fling Lumsden versus Mossburn: There is a meeting tomorrow night at 7:30pm, in Room 1, at
Mossburn School. If anyone is keen to help out - you’re welcome to attend.
Matthew (Room 3) and Hayden (Room 2) Cookson. The boy's parents, Lisa and
Andrew have been working on Nick and Vanessa Hamiltons’ Farm, along
Mossburn-Five Rivers, for a number
of years now. The boys have come
from Lumsden School. The boys
spent an afternoon with us on
Friday and we were all impressed
with their lovely manners and the
way they got on with others so
easily. Well done Matthew and
Hayden! Congratulations to
Matthew who received the
diligence award for excellent
manners during assembly.
No Board Meeting tonight: Unfortunately, it’s a busy time of the year and the meeting has been rescheduled.
Grace Astle: Good luck tonight… Go hard and I’m positive you’ll deliver your speech with confidence. What
a great experience!
On Thursday the 27th, Harley from World Vision
came to Mossburn School to thank us for doing
the 40 Hour Famine. The nine participants from
our school, raised $426.20 for the children
World Vision helps.
Harley told us that we
raised enough money to make 43 gardens or help
215 children.
He presented everyone who
participated with a special certificate. This is a
photo of Harley presenting Grace Duthie with
her special certificate and a badge for raising
the most money at our school.
Kind Regards
Andrew Pardoe-Burnett
Other School Notices
Needed for School
Old Couch in Room 4 – The old couch in Room 4 is falling to pieces. Please contact the school if you have able to
come and take it away and dispose of it. Many thanks.
Room 3 – Tin cans, empty fizzy drink bottles, old phone books.
CanTeen – supporting young people living with cancer
BANDANNA DAY – Friday 18 September 2015
Purchase your bandanna from Mrs Day for just $5
Write – The name of someone special on the dotted line above your chosen word on your bandanna.
Wear – Fold the bandanna and wear it on your head, on your wrist, any way you want!
Share – Tell the world how you feel #GratitudeAttitude
REMINDER
World Vision – fundraiser for Nassaurou Goro Friday 11th September
Come along dressed up as you Mum or Dad. Or dress up in your gungiest clothes. Bring along a
gold coin and all money raised will go towards our World Vision Sponsor child Nassauro Goro.
Hi all,
We are glad to announce that for another year, Sport Southland is working with Sport New Zealand and the Lotto Volunteer
Foundation to ensure Southland’s volunteers are recognised and rewarded for their efforts. Coaches, fundraisers, administrators,
board members, officials – sport can’t happen without volunteers.
The Thank a Sport Maker Campaign has been set up nationally and is run locally through Regional Sports Trusts, including Sport
Southland.
Anyone can nominate a sport volunteer in a simple online process (go to
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HM3afFFJkC2ISUNeeJY8hnWbBGXnyHrtUD4Lx8MKhGY/viewform to nominate) and every
month for the next year they will then be in to win either a $500 or $200 voucher for sports equipment and/or clothing.
Second Chance Draw!
You also have a Second Chance for your nominee to be a winner – simply visit http://thanks.lottovolunteers.co.nz/ and nominate
them on Lotto NZ Volunteers website – they could be the luck of the draw this time!
SESSION LEADER - LUMSDEN PLAYCENTRE
Are you a creative, energetic and fun loving person with a positive attitude? We have a well resourced and friendly environment for
you to work in. We are looking for a warm, caring person to join our team as a Session Leader in a fixed term position for Term 4
with the possibility of extension. The position is for 2 sessions per week (3.5 hours each session plus one hour per week for
planning/non contact time) on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday (negotiable which 2 days). This position would require the applicant
to hold a relevant early Childhood, Playcentre or Teaching Qualification. Minimum Course 3 is essential for this position as well as a
current First Aid certificate (or willingness to get one). The successful applicant must be able to role model Playcentre philosophy
and support the delivery of quality sessions for tamariki.
For a job description and application form please contact Angela Reynolds - Association Administrator, Southland Playcentre
Association at administrator@playcentresouthland.co.nz or call 03 214 2033
Please apply by email attaching a copy of your CV, application form and an application letter.
Applications Close: Wednesday 11th September 2015 with a preferred starting date of Term 4.
Reap Couses
 TREATY OF WAITANGI TRAINING with Gina Nathan WINTON 9:30am - 3:30pm Thursday and Friday 24 &
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25 SEPTEMBER, $50 Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided. A Two Day Workshop - "What is
the Treaty of Waitangi?" Develop an understanding and overview of Te Tiriti and how roles in the community
connect. Learn the history, beliefs and a Maori world view of this powerful subject that has such a strong impact
on NZ today.
COOKING 4 KIDS* (2) with Angela Richardson WINTON * note classes are for students aged 10 - 13 yrs
1: 9am - 4pm Thursday 1 OCTOBER, $40
2: 9am - 4pm Friday 2 OCTOBER, $40
Come along and have a fun day learning various cooking and baking methods. Practice safety in the kitchen with
utensils and good hygiene practices. Yummy recipes this term include: American Sliders, Crisp Cherry Biscuits,
Choc-Mint Slice and Home Made Ice Cream.
KAPA HAKA FOR BEGINNERS with Junior and Tania WINTON 6pm - 7pm Thursdays TERM 4, $15
Kapa Haka is the term used for the traditional māori performing arts... it is unique in the fact that performers sing,
dance and use expression as well as use movement. You are invited to join in the Kapa Haka experience and learn
the different aspects of the Kapa Haka performance including waiata a ringa, poi and haka.
Become familiar with different aspects of tikanga māori/customs and traditions.
WORKPLACE FIRST AID WORKSHOP with St John WINTON 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday 7 DECEMBER, $85
Attain your Workplace First Aid Certificate (valid for two years) gaining valuable first aid skills and the confidence
to assist others in need. Gain a transferable employment skill and assist with Health & Safety compliance in your
workplace.
One-On-One C.V. PREPARATION with Raewyn Lowe WINTON
Do you need to produce or update your C.V. but don't know where to start?
Raewyn is available at Southern REAP WINTON to work with you to get your basic C.V. up-to-date and ready for
use. Please phone Lynley or Tracey at Southern REAP WINTON to arrange a time to meet with Raewyn
to work on your C.V. 03 236 6008.
FIREARMS LICENCE with Keith Wilson WINTON 7:30pm - 9:30pm Classes run monthly
Study the Fire Arms Code, learn Fire Arms Safety, gun safety and sit your Firearm Safety Test. Results of this test
will then be forwarded to the Police Dept for processing of Fire Arms Licence. When you pass your Firearm Safety
Test, a cost of $ 126.50 is required to be paid. Your tutor will advise you where to pay this amount, for the
beginning of processing Fire Arms Licence.
OHAI/NIGHTCAPS COMMUNITY KAPA HAKA with Marlu Reo OHAI 6:30pm - 8:30pm Fridays 4 - 25
SEPTEMBER, gold coin donation All members of your whanau are welcome to join this four week course... to
learn and share the art and community of Kapa Haka with Marlu Reo.
Waiata, Poi, Tirakau, Te Reo, Haka and Tikanga.
FLAXWEAVING Term 4 OHAI with Ilse & Les Todd OHAI 10am - 2pm Mondays (9), $20 for the nine
lessons 12 & 19 OCT, 2, 9 , 16, 23 & 30 NOV and 7 & 14 DEC
Meet weekly during the school term to practice the many skills associated with the traditional art of Māori flax
weaving whilst gaining confidence in Tikanga Māori.
 YOU CAN SEW with Mel Scott OHAI 6:30pm - 9pm Thursdays (6) 15, 22 , 29 OCT and 5, 12 & 19 NOV,
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$35 for the six lessons Come along and learn how to sew (adults). This is a six week course where participants
will learn how to use a sewing machine and gain confidence in their sewing skills. The class will cover how to;
mend, recycle and create your own garments.
WORKPLACE FIRST AID WORKSHOP with St John OTAUTAU 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 28 OCTOBER,
$85 Attain your Workplace First Aid Certificate (valid for two years) gaining valuable first aid skills and the
confidence to assist others in need. Gain a transferable employment skill and assist with Health & Safety
compliance in your workplace.
Southland Dairy Dates – It’s Time to have a Coffee and a Catch Up!
The Dairy Womens Network in Southland have organised seven venues throughout Southland and West Otago for dairy
women to meet up during calving in September. It is time to get off the farm and have a coffee with other rural women.
There has been a few changes to DWN Southland and we would love to introduce ourselves, connect with you and
share what is on the radar – how calving is going, how does the future look, events you would like to see us organise to
fit in with your business, personal grown and development. Farm Source and ASB have come to the party with either
suppling a meeting venue, a cuppa or morning tea. These are informal, pre-school kid friendly forums. All events are
11.00am until 2.00pm. Morning tea will be supplied and if you wish to stay for lunch (for events at cafes only) then you
are welcome too but at your own cost. Events will be held at:
Tuesday 15th September – Mossburn at the Dome Café
RSVP NOW for which event you would like to attend – email Katrina Thomas katrina@katrinathomas.com
More details refer to the Dairy Womens Network Southland Facebook Page or www.dwn.co.nz/events
Eastern Hutt School, Lower Hutt, Wellington is celebrating 100 years! Come and join the celebrations on Labour Weekend 23
and 24 October 2015. All past and present pupils, staff, Committee members and parents of Eastern Hutt School are invited to
celebrate. We will have a fun, interactive and colourful weekend that will honour the past and present school, its students and staff.
Please visit www.easternhutt.school.nz for further information and registrations or phone 04 566 0167 or
email centenary@easternhutt.school.nz.
The Tennis Hot Shots programme provides a consistent, fun and safe tennis experience for primary aged kids. The key
philosophies of the programme are:
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Learning through play – children learn the game of tennis, rather than just the isolated skills.
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Scaled equipment – smaller courts, racquets and low-compression balls.
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Progressive pathway – children can move through the four stages as their tennis improves
Three Hot Shots Days held around Southland will provide a fun day for children to learn about Tennis while improving
their skills.
INVERCARGILL - Monday 5 October - Age group: Year 3-6 - 10am – 2pm, SIT Velodrome
WINTON - Tuesday 6 October - Age group: Year 3-6 - 10am – 2pm, John Street Courts
GORE - Thursday 8 October - Age group: Year 3-6 - 10am – 2pm, MLT Event Centre
For registration details and further information see: http://www.tennissouthland.co.nz/
The Early Years: 0-6 years. These are the most important years in your child's development! Learn how to lay the
building blocks for a great future.
When: Tuesday 20th October - November 24th 2015 (6 sessions) 7.30-9.30pm
Where: Riverstones Early Learning Centre, Lumsden
Cost: $75.00pp or $110.00 per couple (subsides available) To register for this course contact Kim Spencer-McDonald
(northern Southland Community Co-ordinator) on 248 7885 or nssco-ord@xtra.co.nz For more information about
toolbox courses contact Katrina Ritani, Southland Toolbox Co-ordinator on 027 841 7763 or
southland@theparentingplace.com
Lime hills school pool after school learn to swim lessons from 3 years onward . View group levels at
www.h2odreams.co.nz To enquire email admin@h2odreams.co.nz
WANT TO GET LOADS OF FREE TUPPERWARE AND HOST GIFTS?? Why not host a party in your own home, and I'm also looking for
new recruits, selling Tupperware is a great way to earn a living while working from home, perfect for at home mums!
Tupperware is still going strong in southland, so why not get the girls together for a fun night, have a couple of wines and let me
show you some of the latest and greatest products that Tupperware has to offer. I am a passionate and dedicated demonstrator
based in Riverton but willing to travel throughout Southland. Phone Rachel McKay today to book your party on 0273353438 or
alternatively email on scorch_rach@vodafone.co.nz