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newsletter ­ 2nd september 2011 yesterday saw the annual teachers vs senior students netball game take place as usual the competition was fierce it was a game of two halves and all credit to the teams netball was the winner on the day the result was a convincing 116 win for the teachers fortunately all staff were fit for work again this morning can we build it yes we can after what seems like years of playing `will they won t they with the ministry of education our board of trustees received confirmation last week that we are indeed going to be funded to build at least one new teaching space this is fantastic news especially as the ministry has effectively frozen all property spending in the wake of the february earthquake thankfully they can see our need for additional space although nothing will happen as quickly as i would like what this does mean is that our bot and teachers can start planning the type of space we believe will best suit modern teaching and learning styles our first step is to get out and about and look at other new buildings the time frame for building has not yet been determined and the postearthquake building scene is constantly changing but i would sincerely hope that we could be using a new space by the end of next year cantamaths competition last wednesday our senior team of oliver philippa emily and hayden took part in the annual cantamath competition at the asb arena this is always a very full on event with teams racing the clock to answer 20 questions not just any questions the problems they are presented with require the use of a number of mathematical processes here are two of the questions the team were faced with have a go if you dare · rugby world cup badges are packed into either small boxes which hold 4 badges or large boxes which hold 7 badges during one particular week a total of 405 badges were packed the number of small boxes used that week was double the number of large boxes used how many boxes in total were used to pack the 405 badges brayden s age is the square of a prime number that is less than 10 his cousin brenda is 13 years younger than brayden and her age is the product of the digits of his age the son s age is the sum of the digits of her age how old is brenda s son · congratulations to our team and thanks also to our reserves hannah d and mollie policy review this term we review our students with special needs 1 policy on 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 visit the website http springston.schooldocs.co.nz 1893.htm enter the user name springston and password pathways follow the link to the students with special needs policy read the policy click the policy review button at the right hand top corner of the page select the reviewer type parent enter your name optional submit your ratings and comments if you don t have internet access we can easily provide you with printed copies of the policy and the review form icas science exam results

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this year ethan and angus from room 6 took part in this exam for the first time jahna yr 8 attained a credit level in this exam and oliver yr 7 was awarded high distinction congratulations to all adventurous learners four of these for being articulate by greeting a teacher in a friendly way principals awards r4 anna sarah sonya r6 bryn important dates september 9 world cup mufti day 12 pta meeting 7 p.m 15 book club orders due back to school 16 subway 13 senior ski day 20 starting school party 21 senior school speech competition 28 board of trustees meeting 30 subway october 3 2012 out of zone applications close pta meeting 7 p.m 7 term 3 ends 24 labour day 25 term 4 begins 26 springston s music festival night cbs arena november 1 numeracy workshops 2 pet day december 15 term 4 ends 12 p.m desks and chairs for sale craig has got desk and chairs for sale by donation ­ this is your last chance to purchase these before they are disposed of at the end of the term pmp roster september monday 5 michelle helen erin wednesday 7 lucy mal karen monday 12 michelle sue erin wednesday 14 faye mal erin congratulations to brooke r6 who has recently received the 2011 new brighton rugby club cup for most promising player ­ junior level well done please let us know if your child has achieved something worth mentioning in springston school on facebook we have created a springston school facebook account a corporate one should you be a facebook user search springston primary school and click `like to date we have 59 followers this is an information only page not one that our students should write replies on especially as most of them are under age to do so applications for out of zone enrolment in 2012 all applications for out of zone enrolment in 2012 must be at the school office by 4 p.m on monday october 3rd this includes enrolments for younger siblings of current out of zone students joyce has sent enrolment forms to these families `kick off the cup mufti day our a team are organsing a mufti day to coincide with the opening of the rugby world cup chidlren can come dressed in their rugby outfit of choice yes even in yellow and gold if that s who you support our very own carter super star will be kicking off the cup for us during the 1.30 break gold coin donation please which the a team will use to organise a world cup activities day later in the term ng mihi ki a koutou katoa liz weir principal lunch with liz the following children had their names drawn at our last assembly and joined me for lunch today taine r5 for being adaptable and bringing out gym gear and jesse r7

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our newsletter and we will endeavour to publish it term 3 assembly timetable assemblies will take place in the hall from 2.00pm on the following dates this term 16 september ­ room 6 hosting 7 october ­ rooms 3/4 hosting book fair a huge thank you for the support you gave to our book week activities and our book fair special thanks to the pta parents for helping out scholastic provided a great selection of books for us to choose from and as a result of our sales we earned $750 to purchase new books for the library we were also able to give prizes for the competitions that we ran during the week our snuggle up and read night was also a huge success with lots of families attending accompanying the newsletter today is an order form for pastavera profits from the sale of this pasta will help offset the cost of the helpers on the year 8 camp to wellington this is the second time we have done this fundraiser and can confirm that the products are delicious if you wish to place an order the form along with payment needs to be back to the office by friday 9 september orders will need to be picked up from school at 3pm on friday 16 september cybersafety use agreement we still have quite a number of these documents unreturned any forms not signed and returned will have been deemed by the school to be agreement to all terms and conditions and noted on the student s file as such school gates please ensure you close our school gates when entering and leaving the grounds this is a health and safety issue as we need to ensure that no child can nip out the gate please do not prop the gates open tennis coaching we have had the privilege of having mr ian jones coach tennis in our school for the last 13 years we would like to thank mr jones not only for his coaching but the donation of tennis rackets to our school to enable this sport to carry on the frontrunner bush inn centre and two anonymous donors have donated tennis balls and the ellesmere and canterbury tennis associations for portable nets winner of the poetry recital annabelle emily w molly baillie lucy b emily t charlotte and brigid enjoying hot chocolate at snuggle up and read pasta fundraiser hi everyone we took the lovely gingernut school rabbit into our home due to things changing we are looking for a new home for him gingernut is a great rabbit he needs to be brushed every other day so he needs a family with more time to give him pleae give me a call if you are interested 3476350 evenings judy gingernut is free and comes complete with a large run.

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children s market lincoln farmers and craft market saturday 3rd sept 10-1pm beside lincoln community centre gerald st various activities for children ring june for more info 03 3257226 junior cricket open day there will be a junior cricket open day held on the 3rd september at action indoor sports buchanans rd hornby between 10am-12pm free coaching clinic and the chance to get information on signing up with a club for the new season current and new boys and girls welcome babysitter available fourteen year old girl looking for babysitting first aid certificate can work weekdays 4-8pm and weekends phone chloe little 0278694409 after 4pm week days or 3295019 summer touch 7 s who would like to play touch 7 s this summer there are competitions at prebbleton and rolleston and there should be enough students to choose what area you would prefer to play we would like girls and boys of all ages please let us know by leaving your name with mrs brice at the office by wednesday 7th september thank you athletics canterbury athletics are going to host a have a go event in rolleston clearview primary school from 1.303.00pm on the 18th of september this event is for people of all ages to come along find out what athletics is about and that all can have a go and help out on this day there will be coaches and athletes presents to demonstrate skills and share knowledge we are looking at starting an athletic club in rolleston to ensure the success of the club we are looking for volunteers the day to day running of the club and club nights require volunteers for more information please feel free to myself either via phone or email email rach_lance@hotmail.com or phone 03 3774822 northern outlook pegasus fun run/walk sunday 9 october sport canterbury is proud to support the region s inaugural northern outlook pegasus fun run/walk this event will be a very special day out for families this is a fun participation focused event suitable for all ages and fitness levels there are three course distances available to enter all are the same cost $10 adults 5 children 2.5km suitable for push chairs wheelchairs no skateboards or rollerblades please 5km suitable for push chairs wheelchairs no skateboards or rollerblades please -10km includes off-road/sand based tracks it ll be a great day out for the whole family with spot prizes for best fancy dress kids entertainment and activities food stalls and more sport canterbury cheapskates skate skool team will be there with the portable skate park and ramps and free gear hire skateboards inline skates scooters and all safety gear if you are looking to get back into some activity then this event is the ideal opportunity to do it if you re just looking to get out of christchurch for the day take in some fresh air with beautiful views then this is the place to be aaron webb young persons manager canterbury west coast sports trust ddi 03 373 5049 www.sportcanterbury.org.nz tupperware deanna hood tupperware demonstrator phone 3474282 021819443 or thehoods@clear.net.

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