As we near the end of Term 2, many children have now succumbed to typical winter bugs. During the week, this saw 14 children away on some days!
Classes are busy wrapping up work for the end of term and, while tired, they are coping remarkably well.
We look forward to seeing you all at next week’s cross country event here at school.
This week we welcome McKenzie Simpson-King to school who has joined Piwakawaka. We look forward to getting to know you and your family.
Have a great weekend everyone. ONE WEEK TO GO!
Nga mihi
Keri Steele Principal
Darfield High School Year 7 Dean
Amanda Macpherson will be visiting Springfield School Year 6 students next Tuesday (30th June) at 11:00am in Korimako. Please let the office know if you prefer your child not to attend.
On the day changes for students
As we only have Kylie in the office on Monday’s (8:50am-1:50pm), Tuesday’s (8:50am-1:50pm), Thursday’s (8:50am-11:50am) & Friday’s (8:50am-1:50pm) can we please ask that when making any last minute changes on the day for who will be collecting your child/ren or other after school arrangements, please either phone or text the school to ensure staff receive your message. Anything after 1.30pm should be reported in this way.
Speeches
Congratulations to the following children who placed in this year’s speech competition:
Year 1:
First place - Finn Keogh
Second place - Ethan Stringer
Year 2:
First place - Taj Armstrong
Second place - Zoe Walker and Heidi Youdale
Year 3:
First place - Sam Stringer
Second place - Isabella Yaxley
Year 4:
First place - Theo Lutton
Second place - Ruby Peacock
Year 5:
First place - Lawrence Davis
Second place - Isabeau James
Year 6:
First place - Georgia Johnson
Second place - Pippa Taylor
Cross Country
Thursday 2 July
Year 1 and 2 - 2 laps
Year 3 and 4 - 4 laps
Year 5 and 6 - 5 laps
Times are as follows:
Time
Year Group
11:30am
Year 1 and 2
11: 45am
Year 3 and 4
12:00 pm
Year 5 and 6
Last Day of Term
Friday 3 July - Fun Day
As a celebration of a long and unique term, we are having a fun day here at school on Friday. In the morning we will have discovery activities out followed by a fish and chip lunch for those who wish to partake and we will finish the day with a movie for the children.
Fish & Chips - order forms for this are coming home today. Please ensure order forms are returned to school by 9:00am Monday 29 June with the correct money. Late orders will not be accepted
Around The School This Week!
This week Ruru went on an adventure to our local stream. This was the perfect way to end our topic unit that was based on the waterways within Tawera. Students completed several investigations at the stream - water flow, clarity, invertebrates etc. It was a freezing cold morning but we gathered great data noting that our stream is in fair condition. On reflection students felt that the cold weather may have affected some of our data - namely the invertebrates and have therefore decided they would like to redo the tests in summer. We are looking forward to comparing the data in the warmer months.
Kohanga have been learning about our beautiful mountains as part of topic this week. We learnt about the Alpine Zone and the amazing animals, plants and insects that call this habitat home. Children then worked in groups, choosing one creature that really interested them to research. We then used iPads to present our information to the class. Check out our amazing books!
We have been talking all about rocket ships this week in Piwakawaka so it was natural to finish the week making our own!!
Ministry Of Education Count Day
1st July 2020
Every year the Ministry requires all schools to send in a return with their student count to ensure staffing and funding reflects the roll count.
This takes place twice a year - at the start of March and July.
To ensure the correct information is sent to the Ministry, we require written absent notes from parents/caregivers if your child/ren is away during the count days.
Our next counting day is July 1st. If your child is absent on either or all of the following days - Tuesday 30 June, Wednesday 1st July, Thursday 2 July - please send a note or email to the office to reflect this.
An absentee submission from the School App is acceptable.
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With holidays on the way, and families looking to travel NZ with kids, we have collated 376 things to do in Aotearoa. Now that the chilly days are arriving, we have the deets on how many layers your child needs to wear, how to keep your family in good health with good food, and we share some helpful advice about common ear, nose and throat complaints. We have two super-simple and delicious recipes with brown rice (you’ll be hooked on the cheese balls, we promise!) and we look at cures for our sporty kids who develop Osgood Schlatter (knee pain) and Sever’s disease (heel pain).
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2 July
Springfield School Cross Country
3 July
Last Day of Term 2
20 July
Term 3 Commences
21 July
Skiing Afternoon
28 July
Skiing Afternoon
4 August
Skiing Afternoon
11 August
Skiing Afternoon
18 August
Skiing Afternoon
25 August
Skiing Afternoon
4 September
Teacher Only Day - School Closed
12 November
Teacher Only Day - School Closed
13 November
Canterbury Anniversary Day - School Closed
23 - 27 November
Senior Camp
Term 1
27 January - 27 March
Term 2
15 April - 03 July
Term 3
20 July - 25 September
Term 4
12 October - 18 December (TBC)
Monday 17 August Korimako 6:30pm
Springfield School BOT Members 2020
Rick Johnson
Kathryn Taylor
Jade Kirner
Clayton Yaxley
Pam Aldersley
Keri Steele
Evonne Lutton
Springfield School PTA Members 2020
Leanne Johnson
Elise Armstrong
Renee Davis
Mark Taylor
Abby Fraser
Keri Steele
Springfield School
2 Tawera Lane
Springfield
Canterbury 7681
Phone: 03 318 4867
Email: office@springfield.school.nz
Website: www.springfield.school.nz
