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Connect Communication
06 July 2022
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I have succumbed to COVID this week and write this last greeting for the term from home. It has been a long term of illness and we thank you for your diligence in keeping sick children at home. Please use our systems and notify us of the reason for the absence. Hero is best but email or phone is fine too. It saves a lot of running around in the morning as we need to ensure that everyone has arrived safely.
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You will have received our email advising you of the next Board elections. We are calling for nominations. Two of our current members will not be standing again. Please refer to that email for details and the option to attend an evening session on Monday 25th July with Tom Scollard outlining the role. It is an exciting time as the school grows and we add to buildings and playground spaces.
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On that note, we met with the Ministry of Education this week and stage 2 of our building for 300 students has been confirmed. It is very likely that we will also host a satellite provision for Waitaha. This will provide places for up to 16 students.
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Thanks again for supporting our initiative to get the 'kiss and go' area as it was intended. Staff have been active in trying to change the way this is being used. We have had reports of people on their cell phones whilst driving and would appreciate extra diligence and attention when navigating the car park area.
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Hopefully, when we return to school next term we will have made it through the latest surge in COVID cases. We ask you to continue to treat us like the mall and supermarket and wear a mask when you are inside, masks are encouraged but optional in outdoor spaces.
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Learning Comments and Conversations
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You may have been receiving regular updates from ako teachers, but if not, all comments and graphs will be available tomorrow. We will be hosting learning conversations on the first Wednesday and Thursday of Term 3. The booking link can be accessed here, but will not be open until next week to allow teachers time to book in breaks. I will send this separately over the break. The code is 435t6.
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Finally, we look forward to welcoming new families to our school with a mihi whakatau early in Term 3. I will send more information to the families who have recently started with us but the invitation is extended to all. This is a wonderful opportunity to embrace our new whānau into the Ararira fold.
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Until then, have a great break with your whānau. Ngā mihi nui,
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Household Battery Recycling
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If you have any small household batteries and are unable to drop off at New World Lincoln, feel free to drop them at the school office and Justine will take them to the New World collection point on your behalf. See this link for what is accepted.
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Period Products in Schools
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Just a reminder you can order free period products for Ararira Springs Primary students via the Kindo app.
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IMPORTANT DATES - 2022
- 27-28 July - Learning Conversations
- 29 July - Chinese Culture Roadshow (Yr 3-8)
- 01-05 August - Book Week
- 04 August - Book Week Performances
- 04 August - THT Meeting in Putahi (school library), 7pm
- 05 August - Rhythm and Springs School Disco, see below for details
- 10 August - Board of Trustees Meeting, 6.30pm in the Staffroom
- 26 August - Quiz THT Fundraiser
- 07 September - Board of Trustees Election
TERM DATES - 2022
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Term 2: Mon 2nd May - Friday 8th July
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Term 3: Mon 25th July - Friday 30th September
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Term 4: Mon 17th Oct - Fri 16th Dec (TOD 10th November)
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Digital Technology Blog
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To read about what has been happening in Digital Technology at Ararira Springs, please click on this link to open the blog.
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School Board News
The School Board met on the 22nd June. We are pleased that the Ministry of Education have now initiated the process for the build of our additional classroom block. The MOE Delivery Team are meeting with the board and Claire on site next week regarding new buildings. It was decided that discussion about future playground space and equipment will wait until after the meeting with the Ministry in case there are additional funds made available as part of the new classroom block build.
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Claire continues to work in her role as lead Principal for our Kāhui Ako and it was a pleasure to be able to host a successful Rangitahi day at Ararira for approximately 40 ākonga Māori sharing their stories. Over 240 teachers attended the Mana Ōrite conference, also held at Arairia. As part of the professional development through the Kāhui Ako, CORE Education have agreed to work with the new elected school board regarding culturally responsive practice and responsibilities in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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The board would like to thank THT for their hard work and efforts to fundraise and create memorable events and experiences for our school community. We also thanked the staff for their dedication to our tamariki and whānau throughout a tough term with winter illness and the disruption that can create. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing term break.
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School Board elections 2022
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The current school board term is coming to an end. The election date for a new school board has been set for 7th September 2022. The next three year term will be an exciting and busy one for our growing school and community. We will be building a new teaching block and finalising landscaping and additional playground equipment. There is a national curriculum refresh and continuing development and implementation of the National Education Learning Priorities.
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If you have a skill set to support the school in the next phase of development, please consider putting your name forward for nomination. The call for nominations will be in July and further information about the process will be shared soon. If you are interested in joining the board and would like to find out more about what it involves, you are welcome to attend our last meeting on the 10th August and/or contact any of our current members. Contact details are on the school website. If you would like to attend the next meeting please contact Trine for more information.
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NEXT MEETING - 10 August, 6.30 pm in the Staffroom
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Matariki
Last Friday we enjoyed another stunning night celebrating Matariki with friends and whãnau.
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This included marshmallow toasting, star gazing, human star hunting, lantern walks, star dome, reflection and beautiful waiata with a sunset backdrop.
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Thanks to our incredible parent group (Te Hapori Tautoko) who put on this event for all to enjoy. Huge thanks to Christchurch Astro Tours for sharing your knowledge and telescopes (with Ben and Nigel), to Ann-Marie from the International Antarctic Centre for the dome, and to New World Lincoln for their generosity in providing $400 worth of vouchers to put towards food for our Matariki celebration.
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Jumping June
We would just like to say a very big thank you to all our tamariki and whanau who supported us to help fundraise for the Heart foundation. We raised a total of $810.
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Today everyone from our youngest to our oldest took part and jumped for the Heart Foundation. We are very proud of everyone! Ka pai!
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Corner
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What a busy sporting term we have had! This week saw us participating in the Lincoln Zone Basketball Tournament. Although we did not win any of our games our boys showed how they worked together to support each other and keep trying until the last siren sounded. We are very proud of boys and the effort they put in. Our girls team will be going through to the Canterbury’s and although their games at the tournament were friendlies they too put in their best effort to start preparing for the next round of games.
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the day! We are so proud of you!
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Te Hapori Tautoko (THT) News
Te Hapori Tautoko (THT) - providing opportunities to tautoko (support) and connect our school community and fundraising for school initiatives and resources.
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Thank you so much for coming along to our community Matariki celebration. Every year it seems just as amazing or more than the previous ones. We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did.
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Our next meeting will be our Thursday August 4th, 7pm in Putahi. We would love to see you there. We always welcome new people. Help a little or a lot - it’s up to you completely.
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Save the date - events coming up:
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- Disco for the children - Friday 5 August
- Quiz - Friday 26 August. Adults only event. Teams of 6. Tickets sold out!
- Term 3 - Calendar Art sales
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS
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The THT has a small selection of second hand uniform available for purchase. We are looking to increase our selection and would welcome donations of good quality uniform items. All profits are used by THT to improve our school and provide resources for our tamariki. If you have uniform items to donate or would like to see the selection we have, please contact Charlotte at charlotte.mcmenamin@ararira.school.nz
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PRECIOUS LABELS
Support the Ararira Springs THT by labelling your child's clothing, shoes, lunch boxes, drink bottles, stationery, electronic items, uniform, swimwear and sports gear with Precious Labels.
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Please use the above school link when making your purchase as all sales give Ararira Springs a commission.
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Kelly Club
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The end of Term 2 is approaching quickly! Bookings for Kelly Club's July Holiday Programme are open now! Have a look at the incredible themes we have planned for each day and head online to kellyclub.co.nz/ararira to book now!
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Selwyn Netball Centre Survey
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The Selwyn Netball Centre is keen to find out ways that they can remove any current barriers and encourage more people within our community to play netball. They would be really grateful if you could please fill out our survey.
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We have a vacancy for a lunchtime supervisor for MindPlus at our current space in the West Melton Community Centre. This may suit a parent, caregiver or teacher aide who is looking for a few extra hours.
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Here at New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education we are looking for an awesome lunchtime supervisor and afternoon helper for our MindPlus classes in Lincoln- based at the West Melton Community Centre currently. (Wednesdays and Fridays during school term time).
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The role involves looking after a class of around 16 gifted students (ages 7-12) over the lunch hour and helping in the afternoon and with packing up the space. Hours are from 1-3pm each session. You are to make sure they are fed, watered, and are well looked after, and assist the teacher in general duties.
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Applicants need to be responsible and enjoy working with younger people. For Faculty of Education students this may be your foot into the world of specialist education.
Applicants will also need to be reliable as this hour is our teacher's hour of non-contact time after a full morning of gifted education.
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As the role is for two hours it would best suit someone who lives in the surrounding suburbs. Applicants must be fully vaccinated and willing to be police vetted. We pay $21.20 per hour for this role. Employer Contact Instructions. Find out about us here www.nzcge.co.nz.
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Our shop is now open and ready for your orders!
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Please support us so that we can continue to have a beehive in your school and another in your area.
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Stickers of our Characters $5.00
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Digital Technologies Technology in the classroom over the past five years has been one of the biggest changes we have seen in education. Digital technologies used in a positive and creative way can be very beneficial for education . Ararira Springs Primary has clear policies and procedures around digital technologies in the classroom. The school works closely with REV IT …
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Structured Literacy - Supporting children’s early reading, writing and oral language at Ararira Springs Junior Ako Classes You may have heard in the media recently about the changes in the way we teach reading. At Ararira Springs we have spent time researching this approach and best practice so we can meet the diverse learning needs of all our learners. Staff …
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“Cultivate curiosity and capabilities in Akonga (learners) to enhance the world around us” What is Agentic Learning and what does it look like at ASP? Aristotle said, “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Students with agency and control over their learning and what they are learning, are more likely to learn deeply and demonstrate …
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