Newsletter, Term 1, wk 7

Coroglen School Newsletter

Term 1 Number 7

Wednesday 19^th March 2014

Hello / Kia Ora

New junior room teacher – Welcome to Mrs Katarina Lee who returns to our school until November to relieve Mrs Jean Saunders while she is on study leave. Most of the children will remember Mrs Lee as Miss Brink who has relieved at our school the last few years.

We also welcome Caelen Gubb to the junior room.

Thames Valley Swimming – Good luck to our swimmers who are attending the Thames Valley Swimming on Friday 21^st March. We wish you all the best Carter Hodge, Antonio Anderson, Ben Smith and Jerome Melde.

Coroglen Triathlon – Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who came along to watch our children compete in the Coroglen School Triathlon last week.

Congratulations to Carter Hodge who won the senior swimming cup, and to Awa Illingworth who won the junior swimming cup as pictured.

It was great to see everyone enjoying the event, and to see the older children encouraging the younger children as they competed.

A few short videos of the races have been uploaded to the website if you were unable to be there and would like to watch your child compete please go to www.coroglen.school.nz

Coroglen Charity Horse Trek - The Coroglen horse trek is not far off now - Saturday, March 29th up Mill Creek Road on the Macdonald’s beautiful farm.  Thanks to those who came to the fundraising meeting and offered their help with food or help with lunch on the day, the more the merrier.  We know how busy everyone is but we would love help with providing the lunch in any way you are able as obviously the less we have to buy the more profit there is for the school.  Can you make your favourite salad, some muffins, a quiche, a cake or even if you have extra fruit at your place?  Or if you happen to have a spare roast that you don’t mind cooking or have some extra smoked fish or anything like that we would really appreciate it.  We had such wonderful feedback on our lunch last year so let’s all do a little bit to make for another fantastic feast.  Please call me on 866-3134 and let me know how you can help.  Thanks heaps Amy

Junior Surf Club Champs this coming SATURDAY 22 March – Registrations from 9.15am to 9.45am at the usual section opposite the HWB shop. Events to start at 10am ending with prize giving approximately between 2 & 3 pm.

Bring lots to eat and drink for your kids as there will be time between some of their events to re-fuel them down on the beach. We won’t be stopping for food breaks.

Mercury Bay Day Camp – You must pre register before April 4^th.  Registration forms are available at school.

School Sores –are doing the rounds again. Impetigo is caused by bacteria and can occur even when the skin is kept clean: it is not a sign of poor parenting. It can occur on healthy skin but it often happens when the skin has already been damaged by a scratch, bite or condition such as eczema. It is highly contagious so please keep any sores covered and if you suspect your child has impetigo, please seek treatment from your doctor.

Mercury Bay Council and the Mercury Bay Community Board are looking for passionate community members who are interested in becoming part of a working committee for the development of the site of the (old) Coroglen sale yard land.    Anyone is welcome to attend - we are meeting at the Coroglen Tavern - Wednesday 2 April at 6.30pm.

Senior Room Notes from Pat and Jenny

Well finally most of the children have begun their Boat Building project.  This will happen on Tuesdays and Thursdays after Written Language and Reading.  Art is Wednesdays.

We only have a small amount of testing to complete and then you are welcome to come and see us about your child’s results.  By next Monday all Senior children should have spelling to learn in their homework books.  Note from Jenny attached.

Thought of the Week

We were given two ends-one to sit on and one to think with.  Success depends on which one we use the most.

 Have a fantastic week

Pat and the team

Coroglen School Triathlon

Students at Coroglen School showed off their skills to family and friends recently at the Coroglen School Triathlon. The fun Triathlon started with running around the school, transitioning to scooters, then finishing with a few laps of the school pool and was run in age groups.
First to compete were the five year olds.

The six year olds.

The seven year olds.

The 8 and 9 year olds.

And finally the 10 to 12 year olds.

Well done to everyone who competed! It is great to see our children encouraging each other and proud to be a part of "The little school that can!"

Newsletter, Term 1, wk 6

Coroglen School Newsletter

Term 1 Number 6

Wednesday 12^th March 2014

Hello / Kia Ora

Principal update - Penny and Antonio have returned home while awaiting results of the tests. We do not expect Penny to return to school this term. Penny would like to thank everyone who have sent cards and flowers. She was very touched.

Pat will be with us until Penny returns.

Thames Valley Swimming – Good luck to our swimmers who are attending the Thames Valley Swimming next Tuesday 18^th March. We wish you all the best Carter Hodge, Antonio Anderson, Ben Smith and Jerome Melde.

Coroglen Swimming Carnival - this Thursday 13th March from 1pm. All parents and grandparents are welcome to come along and watch our children perform skills they have learnt this season.

Consultation Forms – Thanks to the families who have returned the consultation forms. These will be tabled at the next BOT meeting.

Tag Knockout Tournament –Congratulations to both Coroglen tag teams who played hard and had a fun day of rugby last Saturday.  Well done to the Coro-Babes, who after just beating Coro-Glen by one try in the knock out round, just lost to the Jackman team in the Shield final receiving a silver ribbon in doing so. Congratulations also to Caitlyn and Tia for winning player of the day prizes.  A special thanks to Teresa Kereopa for organising our teams throughout the season, and to the parents for all of their support.  It has been a lot of fun, great exercise and a

wonderful community event.  A huge thanks to Don and Nikki for organizing the

tournament.  For such a small school it was great to have two teams filled with past and present students playing each week.  Looking forward to playing again in the spring!  Cheers Amy

Music Opportunity – We have been invited to attend “The Nukes” ukulele workshop on Friday 11^th April at MBAS. It is an incredible opportunity to work with professional musicians and find out all of their little tricks. They will work with the students for the whole of Friday, and will return on Saturday afternoon for a dress rehearsal, and then be part of a public performance in the MBAS school hall on Saturday night.

The cost of the workshop is $40. Registrations will not be taken after the 20^th March. If you are interested please ask Jenny Upsall for a registration form.

In order to get the most from this event, those attending will need to have a good grasp of basic chords (C. G7, G, F, Am, Dm) and a willingness to work hard. A pack of material will be sent out upon registration.

Guitar Lessons – start next week for those students interested. The course includes a series of workshops on DVD where the students can work individually at their own pace, and be able to do it at home. These DVDs are collaboration between Steve Keernz and Gibson Guitar. Please register your child’s interest. There may be a small charge to cover the cost of the blank CD.

Stationery Accounts – are attached to this newsletter.

5th and 6th Grade Rugby - Rugby training will start this Thursday at 4 pm at MBAS as the 1^st XV (Girls) are using the rugby grounds in town.

After this, trainings will be 4pm Tuesday and Thursday at this stage, at the rugby grounds (Club rooms).  BOTH 5^th grade and 6^th grade will train together until the season starts.  We still need some more players for both grades so put your feelers out!!  Don

MB JUNIOR RUGBY WEIGH IN-  Anyone interested in playing rugby this year for the MB junior rugby club must come to the OFFICIAL WEIGH IN next Tuesday, March 18th from 5-6 pm at the rugby club to register and weigh in.  Any new players including ripper (which is any child 6 years and under) will also need to register and weigh in, as well as bring a copy of their birth certificate please.  If you have any questions please feel free to call Tere on 869-5578.

Fundraising Committee – meeting is on Thursday after the Swimming Carnival. New parents are welcome.

Coroglen Charity Horse Trek – fundraiser is on Saturday 29^th March. If you are interested in helping on the day to serve the food, please ring Amy on 866 3134, or come along to the fundraising meeting on Thursday after the Swimming Carnival.

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Guitar Lessons

My child /ren…………………………

………………………………. are interested in registering for guitar lessons.

Signed …………………………………………….

Date   ………………………….

Whenuakite Soccer or Rippa

Whenuakite School is looking for players for the season.  Any age.  If interested please contact Leanne Litherland ph 8663172.

Mercury Bay Day Camp

Information is attached.  Registration forms are available at school.

Senior Room Notes from Pat

At present we are completing our beginning of year testing on the children.  I am also taking the children for Literacy, Art and Technology when time allows.  For Technology we are doing Boat Building.  The children are planning their boats and finding their own materials.  The boats will be made at school and need to move-ie sail, motor, rubber band etc.  Any questions feel free to ask.  Some children have already brought their materials to school. 

Mathletics is up and running.  Information is attached to this newsletter for Years 3-8.

 Have a fantastic week

Pat and the team

Newsletter, Term 1, wk 5

Coroglen School Newsletter

Term 1 Number 5

Wednesday 5^th March 2014

Hello / Kia Ora

Principal update - Penny remains in Waikato Hospital having more tests done to try and identify the cause of her problems. Antonio has decided to stay with his father in Hamilton while Penny is in hospital. We expect them both to be back home shortly.

Peninsula Central Swimming – Well done to our competitors who competed in the Peninsula Central Swimming at MBAS on Monday 3^rd March. We had some very good results with our swimmers.

25m Backstroke 8-9yr    Jerome Melde   3^rd

25m Backstroke 8-9yr    Sean Smith       5^th

25m Backstroke 11yr     Carter Hodge    1^st

25m Backstroke 12yr     Antonio Rupeti

                                    Anderson          2^nd

25m Freestyle  8-9yr      Jerome  Melde  1^st

25m Freestyle  8-9yr      Tyrese Melde    3^rd

25m Freestyle  11yr       Carter Hodge    2^nd

25m Freestyle  12yr       Antonio Rupeti

                                    Anderson          2^nd

50m Breastroke 11yr      Ben Smith         3^rd

50m Freestyle   8-9yr    Sean Smith       4^th

50m Freestyle 11yr        Ben Smith         2^nd

The Peninsula Cluster is on Tuesday 18^th March and those children who have qualified will be contacted.

Coroglen Swimming Carnival - will be held next Thursday 13th March from 1pm. All parents and grandparents are welcome to come along and watch our children perform skills they have learnt this season.

Consultation Forms – Please return the consultation forms sent out last week ASAP.

 We also need the Bible in class forms to be returned to the school this week.

Annual across the river swim – This is open to Year 7 & 8 children and will be held on Wednesday 12^th March (Friday 14^th March). Students will cross the river on the ferry from 11am, they will then be directed to an area where they will enter the water and swim back across the estuary. The swimming event is closely

supported/supervised with boats supplied by Hot Water Beach Surf Life Saving, Whitianga Coastguard, Whitianga Harbourmaster, Dive HQ, MBAS staff and parents supporting in kayaks. Low tide is at 10.45am; the expected time when the first group will cross is after 11.10am. We will need to leave school at 10.30am. As this is a water activity, please complete the attached permission/transport slip.

Tag Knockout Tournament – Remember the knockout tournament and end of season prize giving is this Saturday 8^th March at the Rugby Club.

For those who are playing on either Coroglen Team in the Tag Rugby tournament this Saturday it will start at 9am sharp—so it would be great for teams to aim at getting there about 8:30 am.

The games will go for most of the day so please bring lunch and plenty to drink.  Prize giving will follow at about 5pm.  Thanks everyone we are looking forward to it, see you all there.

School Pool – We have had an incident over the weekend when Jessie discovered parts of nappy filling in the school pool when she was cleaning it. This can cause serious problems with our filtering system, as well as being very unhygienic. Please make sure your toddlers wear the appropriate swimming nappies when swimming in the school pool.

School sores – we have had an outbreak of school sores at the school. Please check your child and if there are any open sores, take them to the doctor to get appropriate medication and keep them home until they are cleared to prevent further spreading.

Life Education Trust – The children have been enjoying their visits to the Life Education Classroom. Pictured are Sashka Highway and Riely-Jean Macdonald with Harold and Rachel from Life Education Trust.

Mercury Bay Junior Rugby Club Meeting - Reminder to all Committee members and Coaches, there is a Mercury Bay Junior Rugby Club meeting held this Wednesday 5th March 2014, in the clubrooms at 6pm.  See you all there.  Contact Teremoana by ph 869 5578 or mob 021 1294 626 or by email [email protected] if you are unable to attend.

Trail Bike Ride – A huge thank you goes to our parents and teachers who worked at the trail ride on Sunday. We had a fantastic day, perfect weather and lots of happy riders.

We think we have raised between $2,000 and $2,500 after costs. Well done!

We will have a fundraising committee meeting next Thursday 13^th March. On the agenda is –

Fundraising plan for the year

Fund distribution – working with our school

We hope to see some new faces as well as our regular ones.

Thank you – Fiona Illingworth

Congratulations to past pupil Liam Parry who is head of the MBAS middle school. We are very proud that Coroglen kids excel in these roles at the Area School.

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CROSS THE RIVER SWIM

Year 7 &8

My child /ren…………………………

………………………………. has/have permission to take part in the cross the river swim on Wednesday the 12^th of March.

I can transport my child/ren and …….  others.  I can/cannot help supervise on the water.

Signed …………………………………………….

Date   ………………………….

Note from Pat

Many thanks for the warm welcome I have received this week.  I will work closely with staff, parents and children to fill the gap until Penny is able to return.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns or just to say hi.

 Have a fantastic week

Pat and the team