‘ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING ‘
Term 2 Week 2
Monday 27 th April 2015
28 Surrey Street, PO Box 21, Mossburn, 9747; Phone/Fax 03 248 6288; Email: office@mossburn.school.nz
Website: www.mossburn.school.nz
COMING u p…
Thursday 30 th April……………………………. Lloyd Esler – visiting and working with all chn re local ecology – forest and bird
Monday 4 th May ...................................... BOT meeting – 7.30pm in the staffroom – ALL WELCOME
Tuesday 5 th May………………………………….John Parsons visit/PD – Internet and cyber safety – chn and parents
Thursday 7 th May………………………………. PLC meeting – 7.30pm in the staffroom – ALL WELCOME
Friday 8 th May……………………………………..Te Anau visit – Bird Park, DOC, Burwood Takahe?, Forest walk… more info to come
Monday 11 th May……………………………….Young Leaders day – Year 6 - Dunedin
Friday 30 th May ........................................ Mid-dome Cross-Country - Garston
Monday 01 st June ................................... Queen’s Birthday
Thursday 05 th June ................................. Northern Cross-Country – Lumsden
Friday 13 th June ....................................... Southland Cross-Country
Friday 26 th June ....................................... School Reports go home
Thursday 02 nd July .................................. House Day – Talent Competition - TBC
Friday 03 rd July ......................................... Last day of Term 2
P R I N C I I P A L ’ ’ S R E P O R T
Dear Parents and Caregivers
The Anzac Dawn Parade and service was a very special occasion. Thank you to the children who took part and to the parents who supported. It was nice to see a big turnout. It was an experience to certainly remember. I really enjoyed listening to Roy Reid speak and the many stories he had to tell.
Perhaps we should get him in to school to talk with our children?
I thought our children read out the names clearly. Lest we forget.
Opening of our new playground: Thank you to those of you who came along to support. It was a very relaxed affair but something the children hopefully won’t forget. It was nice to see Todd and have the opportunity to catchup with him.
Friday Anzac Assembly: It was great to have our special guests chat with us all and hand out the badges.
School Fees: Thanks to those who have paid in full, made some sort of contribution or made contact to let us know when you’ll be making a payment. All money goes towards your child’s education. A reminder that the fees cover: swimming, visiting performances, subsidy towards school trips, stationery and incidentals. A reminder, $25 per term thanks.
Clubs: This will occur during the last five weeks of this term. Clubs will be on Thursday afternoons from
1:30-3pm. It involves a variety of learning opportunities for our children to experience, working with members from the community, parents and staff. For example; knitting, baking, scrapbooking, painting, chess, biking, a variety of sports and other cultural activities, etc… If you’d like to be involved in some way, please get in contact with me. We’d love your support.
Headlice: There have been a couple of cases… Please check your child’s hair thanks.

John Parsons Internet and Cyber Safety Visit: John has been to many schools over the years and now it is
Mossburn School’s turn. The timetable is: 10-3 = in the classes with children; 3-4:30 = staff; 5-7pm = parents’ night. John will work with parents outlining what to watch out for and raise awareness. It would be great to see you in attendance – everyone welcome. If you could let me know either way if you’re able to make it or not please, via text, that would be most appreciated thanks. See the notice below for more details.
Netball and Rugby children going to
Lumsden on the bus:
Bernice, Izzy, Nia and Grace A.
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Xavier, Ollie, Chirag, Daeshaan and perhaps Grace D.
Wednesday
Thursday – Armitage girls, Lucia, Rebekah, Morgan, Alice,
Friday –
Jess and Olivia. If we don’t hear from you then the children will be on the
Lumsden bus leaving school at 2:55pm.
If any practices are off then the coaches/managers will ring/text parents.
They’ll contact the school and your child will be on their normal bus as per usual unless we hear from you.
Principal’s Award – Chase for being a positive and caring member of Room 1 and for making good choices.
Lucia for being a positive role model in and out of the classroom. Also for being caring towards others.
Awesome effort, well done!
Buses:
 Lisa Humphries 027 424 7134 – Morning, Five Rivers/Afternoon, College
 Albert van Voornveld 027 294 5640 – Morning, Wreys Bush Road/Afternoon, College
 Renata Woodford 027 764 0831 – Morning, Mt Hamilton/Afternoon, Reid Macauley Rd & Wreys Bush Rd
 Trina McDonald 027 618 2474 – Morning, Chewings Rd & Centre Hill/Afternoon, Five Rivers - Mt Hamilton
 Wendy Reid 027 414 5327 – Afternoon, Centre Hill
Mathletics: If you need a password for home please ask your child’s teacher or have your child bring the password home. We’re still on the mathletics contract and the children do get the opportunity to use mathletics in class. The staff and I will discuss this further.
Welcome to Leiden: Leiden Ruddell-de Jonge joins Room 1 this week.
Entertainment Books: We have sent details home of how you can purchase your
Entertainment Book. If you choose to do so, please fill the details on the form and send back to school by Wednesday 6 May. Alternatively, you can order your book online. Please give Nic a call if you wish to know more. Every book sold (either hard copy or digitally) means $12 goes back to our school. Thank you for your support.
Farm Location Map Books: We have been given the opportunity to sell Farm
Location Maps on behalf of the Lumsden, Otautau and Wyndham Combined Lions
Clubs. They will be available in about two weeks. The cost is $35 per book.
Money and orders will need to be at the school office by Wednesday 6 May. Every book sold means $10 towards our school.
Other School Notices
Room Two needs old pantyhose or stockings or knee highs for science projects. Please give them to Mrs Marrah.
40 hour famine is happening in May
Year 5 and 6 students please see Mrs Marrah for information and letter for parents.
Riding for the Disabled
Help make Pixie NZRDA Horse of the Year. Please vote for Pixie the Welsh pony from Northern Southland RDA. For over
10 years, Pixie has helped many Northern Southland children with their confidence and motor skills. Please follow this link to cast your vote and read up about Pixie: http://www.rda.org.nz/HOTY/votenow.htm