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NOMINATE OUR SCHOOL WITH ASB

Signing for a new mortgage, you can nominate our school to receive funds from ASB.  All you need to do is nominate us and take a copy of the voucher at the time of signing, IT’S THAT EASY.  Our school has already received $500 from being nominated.  The donation can be made to the school by any staff member of the school
parent, or friend of the school who presents the voucher to an ASB
branch while they are applying for a home loan of $150,000.00 or more,
or depositing a term deposit of $50,000.00 or more for a term of 90
days or more.  If the home loan is approved and drawn down, the school will receive the amount of $250.00 from ASB, or if a Term deposit is credited for 90 days
or more ASB will give our school a cheque for $50.00. The donation will be
anonymous unless the person applying for the loan or term deposit
advises you that they are doing this.  PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CAN ONLY DONATE THE FUNDS IF THE VOUCHER IS  PRESENTED TO ASB AT THE TIME THE CLIENT IS APPLYING FOR EITHER OF THE  ABOVE.
The voucher is valid from now until 31/12/2010.

If you are thinking of taking out a new mortgage with ASB, please print and use this voucher when you first approach the bank.

Thank you

TERM 3—CALENDAR

July

27—SOCCER DRAW

3.55—Y3/4 Maradonas Ct 3

4.20—Y5/6 Rockets Ct 1

4.45—Y3/4 Valderramas Ct 2

5.10—Y5/6 Sharks Ct 2

29—BOT Meeting @ 5pm

 

August

14—Staff only day, no school for students

16—Dance Splash performance

 

September

Parent Info Evening to be confirmed

2—Y3 Camp Elsdon

2—BOT Meeting @ 5pm

24—Last day of term

· Funky Friday

· Term 3 finishes @ 1.30pm

TERM 2—SCHOOL EVENTS

July

1—Parent/Teacher Meetings

2—Funky Friday Black or White Theme

2—Term 2 finishes at 1.30pm

19—TERM 3 STARTS AT THE NORMAL TIME

29—BOT Meeting @ 5pm

ABSENT FROM SCHOOL

We have a new computerised reporting absentee system.

If your child is going to be late or away for any reason please call school and leave a message, text the school cell number on 0273263761 or email tracey@porirua.school.nz, please give the reason for the absents ie:   late, sick,   bereavement, visiting relatives, doctors/dental appointment.  

This will enable us to code the time off appropriately. 

If we have not heard from you and your child is away, we will try and make contact either by phone or text. 

The standard text message you will receive reads: Por sch yr child is nt here. 

Please reply with your child’s full name and the reason for their  absence. 

July

1—Parent/Teacher Meetings

2—Funky Friday

2—Term 2 finishes at 1.30pm

TERM 2—SCHOOL EVENTS

June

24—DISCO FUNDRAISIER 4—6pm, $3, Black or White Theme         

25—School Reports sent home

25—Scholastic Winter Bookclub offer, last day for orders

July

1—Parent/Teacher Meetings

2—Funky Friday Black or White Theme

2—Term 2 finishes at 1.30pm

19—TERM 3 STARTS AT THE NORMAL TIME

Do you recognise any of the people in these pictures?  If you do please contact

Damian at 2381472

Monday 24th May 2010

We have some very bad news today.  At some time yesterday evening a group of vandals entered our class room block nearest the main road and proceeded to vandalise the classes.  They threw paint around walls, the carpet, children's work and tables.  Graffiti was found on the carpet, whiteboards and children's work.  Teachers resources, work, stationery, especially pens, whiteboard markers and permanent markers were taken or thrown around the classes. Computers, monitors, cameras, a special needs electronic assistive technology equipment worth thousands, were also taken. 

We are currently assessing the damage and will have started the cleanup by the time you read this. 

The police have already been in, and have taken fingerprints and evidence that will hopefully lead to the apprehension of the thieves.  I have also given the police the footage that was caught on the security cameras.  There are clear images of 4 teenaged girls taken at around 5.47pm yesterday. 

If you saw anything at all from 5pm onwards yesterday, please ring and let the police know.   This has been devastating for our students and staff.  The mindless nature of the damage and the theft of equipment essential to our students learning programmes has left us shaken and angry. 

These thieves and vandals need to be caught, the damage they have done to our students and staff’s emotional well being is huge and the impact will be felt well into the future. 

Again if you saw, heard or know anything, let Damian from the Porirua Police know 2381472 as soon as possible.

The learning never ends for top teacher

LEARN AND PLAY: Room 10 students at Porirua School give a cheer for their teacher, Bev Climo, who was nominated for a teaching excellence award last week.

Most people have had a teacher who has left a lasting impression. Porirua School's Bev Climo has been recognised as one such role model, being nominated for a National Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Award.

Ms Climo says she was "quite amazed" when she found out at last Monday's staff meeting she had been nominated for the award.

"I see myself as the same as most teachers. I think most teachers just do the best they can. You just work hard and enjoy the children."

She says there is no real secret to her work and despite her job title the learning never stops.

"As teachers you notice the things you want to do better. I go to a lot of courses, I read up on different ways to improve the way I teach."

The days of rote learning are long gone, replaced with more interactive methods, she says.

"Teaching is different now from when I was at school. [They] stood there, in front of the class, and taught and those who did well in the tests got the good marks.

"Now I think working together and learning from each other is better. It's about problem-solving and working together to solve that problem."

Ms Climo says Porirua School provided her with the opportunities which have enriched her career.

"I was well supported by the school. It's the principal and the board of trustees who have made this possible. I couldn't have done these things without them."

She finds the most joy in knowing she's serving her pupils and their families well.

"I get good feedback at parent teacher interviews and as a teacher that means a lot. They're entrusting their children to you. How can that not make you want to do right by them?" Ms Climo says.

The thought of shaping young lives and making a difference makes her job worthwhile, she says.

"You put in a lot of hours and you get great rewards, and they're things like [seeing] a child that's struggling with something and then they succeed.

"Who doesn't love success?"

Ms Climo, along with 20 other nominees from around Wellington, goes forward to the regional awards in May, with the Wellington recipients progressing to a national awards ceremony in late 2010.

TERM 2—2009 SCHOOL EVENTS

(check weekly for updates)

TERM 2—2009 SCHOOL EVENTS

MAY

26—NO MINIBALL TODAY

29—STAFF ONLY DAY, SCHOOL CLOSED

30—NO HOCKEY GAMES

JUNE

1—QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND  SCHOOL CLOSED

2- SCHOOL RESUMES NORMAL TIME

2—MINIBALL DRAW

3.30—Porirua Pacers Ct 2

3.30—Porirua Pythons Ct 3

3.55—Porirua Pythons Ct 1

4.20—Porirua Power Ct 1

4.45—Porirua Pride Ct 2

4.45—Porirua Pistons Ct 3

6—SATURDAY HOCKEY DRAW

Cancellations listen to 2ZB at 7.25, 7.55, 8.25 every Saturday

8 Aside

9.40—Porirua Totara F2

10.25—Porirua Pohutukawa F1

10.25—Porirua Rimu F4

6 Aside

9.00—Porirua Ngaio F5

9.00—Porirua Kowhai F7

11—BOT Meeting 5pm in the    staffroom

24—Parent/Student/Teacher meetings 3.15—5.30

25—Parent/Student/Teacher meetings 3.00—7.45

25—SCHOOL FINISHES @ 2.30

JULY

3—Funky Friday—Kiwiana

3—Last day of term 1.30pm finish

May 18

19—Miniball Draw

3.30—Porirua Pacers Ct 1

3.55—Porirua Pythons Ct 1

4.20—Porirua Power Ct 1

4.45—Porirua Pride Ct 2

4.45—Porirua Pistons Ct 3

22—Scholastic Book Offer 3 last day to order—payments and       orders to the office please.

23—Saturday Hockey Draw

8 Aside

9.40—Porirua Totara F5

10.25—Porirua Pohutukawa F1

10.25—Porirua Rimu F4

6 Aside

9.00—Porirua Ngaio F5

9.00—Porirua Kowhai F9

Cancellations listen to 2ZB at 7.25, 7.55, 8.25 every Saturday.  

29—Staff Only Day, school closed.

30—NO HOCKEY GAMES

June

11—BOT Meeting 5pm in the    staffroom

24—Parent/Student/Teacher meetings 3.15—5.30

25—Parent/Student/Teacher meetings 3.00—7.45

25—SCHOOL FINISHES @ 2.30

July

3—Last day of term finishing at 1.30pm