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Friday 25 February 2022
We have a new feature wall in the Office! Ako the Active Learner is our school mascot and personifies the school's vision for learning. Ako demonstrates the 5 characteristics we are passionate about developing in all our ākonga (learners).

Furthermore, this year we are working with the Education Review Office (ERO) as part of their new Evaluation Partner Framework, to develop key milestones ākonga will be expected to develop as they grow to be like Ako. 

For more information, please read our school website which explains more about each of Ako's 5 characteristics. 
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT AKO THE ACTIVE LEARNER
Welcome to our new students who have started this year:
Matai: Felix, Max, Jordie, Kase, Addie, James, Ashby
Rawe: Ethan
Akotoa: Peyton
Congratulations to our ex pupils who were James Hargest High School Scholarship recipients for 2021.

Biology - Olivia Horton
Accounting - Corbin Fraser
Music - Holly Muirhead - Outstanding

Scholarship is a demanding programme, requiring critical thinking and the ability to apply knowledge to complex situations. Only the top 3% of students in the country are awarded scholarships each year, the top 1% at the Outstanding level. 
Nominations for this week's Myross Bush School Values Awards are:

Keisha Manacay for demonstrating Whakapi Ake “Being the Best You Can Be” in our classroom. Keisha works diligently at all times and completes her work to a high standard independently.
 
Khloe Cooper for demonstrating Whakapai Ake “Being the Best You Can Be.”  Khloe starts her work quickly, seeks clarification when unsure, and is always ready for learning. Ka pai Khloe!
 
Ryan Hill for Whakapai Ake “Be the best you can be.” Ryan, you strive for success in all that you do. You are always hungry for learning and reflect on feedback when given. You set the standard high in Akotoa. Ka Pai Ryan!

Donne Mananes for Kotahitanga “Getting along together.” Donne is a kind and caring friend and helps anyone that needs it. You are a great role model Donne. Keep it up!
 
Luca Rutledge for Whakapai Ake “Be the best you can be.” Luca you have been working so hard in your workshops, particularly in Reading. It is great hearing the wonderful reading and sounding out of new words you are doing. Keep it up!
 
Lachie Sinclair for Kotahitanga “Getting along together” for sharing his toy from home and kindly helping others play with it. 
 
Jordie McGregor for Kotahitanga “Getting along together.” Jordie shared his truck with Matai and let everyone play with it every day.

This week the Values trophy is awarded to:
William Wishart for Ngakau Tapatahi “Doing the right thing even when no one else is looking.” William is an outstanding role model within the classroom and the playground. He can always be relied upon to be on task, working hard and helping others, without being prompted or reminded by the teacher. Ka pai William!
Thank you…to the wonderful workers who turned up and powered through our annual school Working Bee on Saturday 12 Feb. What a difference a community makes!
We are grateful to Anna and Cary for donating two sheep to graze our small paddock next to the main car park. 
FYI the students have voted and named them Shampoo and Fluffy (Fluffy is the one with the darker nose featured in the photo). They are friendly so feel free to pop past and say "hi."
Chatbus continues to offer FREE counselling to our students 1 day a week on our school site. In 2022 our day is Thursday.

Your child can self refer by completing a short slip in the school office or you can email the counsellor with a parent referral at this address: miles.chatbus@gmail.com This service is professional and confidential.

CLICK HERE to view the Chatbus South Facebook page. Alternatively if you have any questions, please contact the Princpal.

To support you with setting Hero up effectively, we have created the following short videos:
Video 1: App Notifications Preferences
Video 2: How to ensure you don’t miss any Hero Notifications through the app
If your child is late or absent from school, a quick way to notify the School Office and teachers at the same time, is to use the Hero app to notify us. Please make sure this is done before 8.50am in the morning. 
We have a new sign-in/out tablet for visitors, contractors, relievers, etc. This now extends to parents who are coming onsite for meetings (not for drop off or pick up) and also for students who arrive late or need to go home early. 
It syncs with our Student Management System, streamlines systems in the Office and ensures we keep a detailed record of day to day personnel on-site especially during this Covid season.

For Sale - Aviary Fundraiser Food Wrap
Limited food wrap left:
• Foil (44cmx90m ($22)
• Cling Wrap 33cmx300m ($23) & 33cmx600m ($35)
Contact Irene at the office if you are needing some.

Please note: at this stage there will be no orders this year.
Myross Bush School Board
The Board met this week for their first meeting of the year. The following were some of the topics discussed. (Please note - you can click on the blue links to view the documents):
  • Board Elections - These will occur in September this year. Nic Hill will continue as Board Chair up until the elections. Carl Hamilton is looking to stand down in September after serving the school with his expertise since 2014. The Board will be looking for a new person to carry the Property portfolio.
  • Syndicate Reports - Mel Lemin and Anna Erskine presented the End of Year Senior and Junior Syndicate reports respectively.
  • 2021 Analysis of Variance report was presented and discussed. The school had another strong year in 2021 despite the ongoing interruptions Covid has presented. 
  • 2022 Strategic Plan was tabled and ratified. 
  • Out of Zone Enrolments - The Board agreed to open the Out of Zone enrolments for Term 2 + 3 2022 for 15 New Entrants, 5 Year 1's and 10 Year 3 students. Applications are open now and close at 12pm Friday 31 March 2022.
  • The School's Covid Safety Plan was discussed.
  • The 2022 Budget was ratified.
If you have any questions, please speak with Nic Hill (Board Chair) or Jamin Lietze (Principal).
Friends of the School
Scholastic Book Club
Last day for orders is today Friday 25 February.
All inquiries to: planet-karen@hotmail.com

Karen Botting and Kelly Watt
Whakatauki (Proverb)

“Tohaina ō painga ki te ao”
Share your gifts with the world (authenticity) 
School Calendar
Week 5
  • Monday 28 February
    • 2-2.45pm "Mahi tahi" - Staffroom
  • Friday 4 March
    • School Athletics
Week 6
  • Monday 7 March 
    • John Parson's Internet Safety sessions (online)
  • Friday 11
    • POSTPONED Southern Zone Athletics (possibly in Term 4)
CLICK HERE FOR THE MYROSS BUSH SCHOOL CALENDAR
2022 Term Dates
Term 1
Wednesday 2 Feb to Wed 13 April - 11 weeks (Teacher Only Day Thurs 14 April)
Term 2
Monday 2 May to Friday 8 July - 10 weeks ( Teacher Only Day Friday 3 June & Monday 27 June)
Term 3
Monday 25 July to Friday 30 September - 10 weeks
Term 4
Monday 17 October to Thursday 15 December - 9 weeks
Community Notices
To support mental health, resilience and emotional wellbeing for our tamariki and rangatahi, the Ministry of Health has partnered with Whāraurau to offer parents, whānau and caregivers free online versions of the Triple P: Positive Parenting Programme across the country.
 
CLICK HERE to find out more about Triple P and register for programmes.

There are three free Triple P online programmes available to help positively support children to reduce anxiety, build emotional resilience and life skills and cope with challenges:
  • Fear-Less Triple P Online – for parents and caregivers of children and teenagers (aged six to 14 years) who have significant anxiety
  • Triple P Online – for parents with toddlers to 12-year-olds
  • Teen Triple P Online – for parents with ‘tweens’ or teenagers aged 10 to 16 years.
These programmes will also provide whānau a toolkit to help them to guide behaviour positively and encourage children’s learning.
  • The School Newsletter is published fortnightly. You can expect to receive it in your email on Friday every even week (e.g. Week 2, 4, 6, etc)
  • Classroom Newsletters are published via Hero in alternative weeks to the School Newsletter
  • Look out for frequent videos and photos published on our School Facebook page
  • Make sure you have downloaded our School App as it is our communication hub 
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Jamin Lietze
principal@myrossbush.school.nz

Our mailing address is:
288 Mill Road North
RD 2 Myross Bush
Invercargill 9872






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