Edgecumbe Primary School Newsletter

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Term 4 Week 8 - Monday 2 December 2013

Reports Home 5 December Class Placements 5 December Final Assembly 6 December LAST DAY 2013 Thursday 12 December

Well we have nearly come to the end of yet another year together here at EPS. Our year has been jam packed and many would ask, where has the year gone. At this time we look back and celebrate the many successes of our students. They continue to amaze us in every way. We are immensely proud of their achievements however big or small and whether it be cultural, sports or academic. Every step forward counts. With the final assembly being held a week earlier, I am worried that it signals the end of the school year, when there are another four days of school next week. With the Education Review Office visiting as well, they will get the wrong message about our school if only half the students are attending. Please help by keeping your children at school throughout our final week of school. The proverb It takes a whole village to raise a child is very true. We have many educators out there, you included that need thanking for all your hard work and commitment we have received throughout the year. Parent/caregiver support is what helps to make a school tick and we are grateful to those who came along to support classes, trips and camps. We look forward to your continued support in 2014.
Nga mihi ki a koutou mo kirihimete me te tau hou. Have a safe and happy holiday break.

Principals Corner

FIRST DAY 2014

Tuesday 28 January 2014

Mr B SCHOOL ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR 2014

Class Teaching Staff 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. New Entrants - Year 0-1 Year 1 & 2 Year 3 & 4 Year 3 & 4 Year 5 & 6 Year 5 & 6 Year 7 & 8 Year 7 & 8 Mrs Jean Johnston Whaea Lesa Lafaelle Mrs Alison Clark Whaea Daniele Cuthbert-Davies Whaea Jeanette Murphy Matua Brett Wharewera Ms Kim Beattie Whaea Jo Walker Room 11 Room 7 Room 9 Room 8 Room 5/6 Room 4 Room 14 Room 16

CLASS PLACEMENTS 2014 The placement of your child is always done with careful consideration, with much care and discussion going into who they are placed with for the forthcoming year. At present these are still being finalised. This Thursday 5 December 2013, all students will visit classes to meet and greet with their new teacher and class for 2014. This gives and opportunity for students and teachers to meet and share prior to the new year and to help with the first day jitters

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Care For Myself - Care For Others - Care For Property - Care For The Environment EDGECUMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL End Of Year Assembly

We the staff and students of Edgecumbe Primary School invite you to attend our end of year assembly for 2014. This is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the progress and many achievements of our students for this year. It is also a special time to farewell our group of Year 8 students as they embark on the next exciting part of their learning journey to college. When: Time: Where: Who: Friday 6 December 2014 12:45pm - 2:50pm Edgecumbe College Hall EPS whanau and friends We hope to see you all there!
SAFER COMMUNITIES HERE AT EPS
Keeping safe while out and about especially for our children is a priority. Even more so as we are moving into the holiday season, with many families travelling around. Below are a few snaps catching some of our students keeping themselves safe in the car, on a bike and travelling in a bus. A reminder about the new Child Safety Restraint Laws that came in on November 1 and for our kids and a further I Care message and reminder when riding on your bike - a helmet is a must for looking after your head and brain.

EBOP HORIZON ATHLETICS This athletic meet was held on Saturday 30 December for the first time, with the assistance of Sport BOP and the Whakatane Athletic Club. A grand total of 22 of our students joined the strong Rangitaiki Team to represent at this event. The bright green shirts shone out across the day, with many of our EPS students gaining places. Once again many of our students demonstrated high levels of athletic skill and talent and were a pleasure to watch. Most definitely some future athletics Olympians in the making if they so choose. Many thanks to all our EPS families that went along to support on this day.

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Care For Myself - Care For Others - Care For Property - Care For The Environment CLASS CAMPS & TRIPS 2013 Recently a number of our classes have been on their outdoor experience trips and camps. While all have been fun, enjoyable with much learning been supported, it has also been a time to visit new places and spaces and experience new things. We are forever thankful for our EPS family members who give up their time to assist on such trips and camps. Here are some snaps from Room 4 - Waitomo Camp, the Junior BIG Day Out to Te Puke and Room 6 - Te Urewera Camp.

SCHOOL REPORTS
These are will go home with your child this Thursday 5 December. Have a LOOK OUT for them. Please contact class teachers for concerns and questions

ERO VISIT

This will take place next Monday 9th December. This is a preliminary contact visit to prepare the school, staff and community for their actual visit planned for week 4 next SCHOOL BUSES year - February 17th - 21st. It is always difficult getting buses organized towards the end of the At this Monday hui they will show a poweryear as many of our students come to and from school on college point presentation and outline the framerun bus routes. We will do our best to update families who may be work of their visit for 2014. effected so that you may be able to make alternative arrangements At this hui they have invited students, board for your child. of trustees and community member STATIONERY SALES 2014 representation. This is a great opportunity for you to find out about what their job is School stationery lists will be issued later this week. Purchase of the stationery will be made available to families from week 1 of the new within schools and to find out about the important external and internal self review year from Room 1. processes. CALENDARS After this visit the reviewers will talk to the staff and management. We then await their Every family is to receive a Mainfreight Duffy School return in February next year. Calendar. Unfortunately no EPS art will feature, however it The community hui will start at 9:30am (to will be a welcome addition none the less. be confirmed). Everyone is welcome - see you there!

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2014

With the year nearly at a close we thank you for all your support. Our new year boasts many new adventures planned. We begin school in the new year on Tuesday 28 January.

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Care For Myself - Care For Others - Care For Property - Care For The Environment