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7th August 2020
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Kia ora e te whanau,

Thank you to our families that took the time to connect at our recent learning centred Conferences. Over 85% of families made appointments on the day, with a further 10% making appointments outside of the day. This is probably one of our best attended Conferencing sessions ever. Making the connections between Mentor, Student and Whanau really does support our young learners on their individual pathways.

Last week, we were fortunate to yet again host Pip and Harold on the Life Education Bus for both our school and Tahakopa Primary. The focus of this visit was 'Bodies and Relationships'. The bus is fully equipped with a range of interactive learning opportunities for students across the age range, each junior class had the opportunity to visit at least once. Their visit is a highlight every year! For our older students, Constable Gordon from NZ Police spent a day working with Year 11-13 on the 'Loves me not' programme - an educational experience to help young people understand and navigate healthy and toxic relationships. We hope everyone enjoyed their visits and took away some new learning!

Thank you also for your understanding and patience regarding the school driveway. Our Property Advisor visited this week to assess the ongoing damage to the surface, which remains a concern. The project for the new surface is underway with the Ministry, but we are yet to have confirmed dates due to tradesmen availability and appropriate weather conditions. I understand the concerns about the parking opportunities at the top of the driveway and have sought advice from the transport safety officer, who is yet to get back to us. In the mean time a teacher is rostered to the top of the driveway at the end of each school day to support students as they leave school. I have asked the Police to visit me as soon as they are able to provide parking advice which adheres to NZTA requirements around the signposted clearway on Stuart Street.

In coming weeks, we'll see some changes to the teachers in Rooms 3 and 19. Maree Parker will be working with Room 19 as their full-time teacher until the end of the year. She will pass her responsibilities as classroom release teacher of Room 3 to Caro Bopp. Mrs Bopp will be taking on some specialist teaching opportunities in our middle/senior school as an extension to her SENCo role, whilst continuing her work as Across School Teacher for the Big River Kahui Ako (Community of Learning). A letter has been sent home with each Room 19 student with further details of the change. We wish both Maree and Caro well for their new classroom responsibilities.

On the topic of the Parker family - we also had the pleasure of welcoming Harriet Parker as a new entrant last week. Welcome to full time learning Harriet - we look forward to sharing your learning journey with you!

Welcome as well to our new Relief Teacher Aide - Robyn Lietze.

He waka eke noa,

Kate Staniford,
Principal



News

Events

House Meeting

When: Tuesday, 11th August

Mid-Winter Xmas Mufti and Celebration

When: Tuesday, 11th August

PB4L Team Meet

When: Friday, 14th August

Reminders

When: Friday, 14th August

Last Junior Netball Session

When: Saturday, 15th August

Assembly

When: Tuesday, 18th August

Attitude Presentations Y7-13

When: Tuesday, 18th August

BoT Meeting

When: Tuesday, 18th August

Whole School Photos

When: Tuesday, 18th August

SOPSSA Cross Country

When: Wednesday, 19th AugustSelected Year 3-8 students
Location: Clinton

For your information

50 Things To Do Poster

As part of Conservation Week, DoC asked Kiwi kids to put together a list of things they love to do in nature. They listened to all the great ideas and created a top list of 50 things. 

You’ll find fun things to do in around your home, in your backyard, on your deck or balcony, and from window views. 

Check them out and get out in nature!

Download the '50 Things To Do' poster here: 50 Things To Do Poster
Discover ideas for each of the 50 Things here: doc.govt.nz/50things


Otago On Campus

Monday 10 August 2020, 9:00am–3:30pm
No registration required!

The Dunedin Tertiary On-Campus Open Day is your opportunity to go to Dunedin, check out the University of Otago campus, explore the nearby Otago Polytechnic and discover for yourself what life is like as a student in Dunedin.

At the On-campus Open Day, you can. . . .

  • Take a campus tour
  • Tour the residential colleges
  • Check out presentations about the wide range of subjects offered at Otago
  • Talk with staff from across the University and have a chat with some of their friendly team about your options

Lockdown 2020 Photo Competition

2020 Lockdown Photo Competition - Closing Date: 31st August 2020. For more details, see: cluthadc.govt.nz/your-facilities/libraries/Pages/Events


Balclutha Library Brick Club Poster

Every Wednesday during term 3 the Balclutha Library will be running an after-school Brick Club for children aged 5 to 13 from 3-45pm to 4.45pm.  At the end of each session all of the creations will be will be displayed in the Balclutha Library.


Wow

The Swap Shop have reached this awesome milestone recently! THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT!

Just a wee reminder, please DO NOT leave items at the Swap Shop door without prior notice. We are happy for people to leave items at the shop door if they let us know beforehand and they are left at an agreed time.

Thank you,
The Swap Shop Team


Yoga

Relaxation Yoga will take place in the TCAS Hall on Monday, 10th August from 7-8.15 pm. Please bring a donation along with a blanket (yoga mat if you have one) and a bottle of water.


Stay At Home If You're Sick



Contact The Catlins Area School

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