What a wonderful day we had on Monday! The visit to school from 'Grandparents' and 'Grandfriends' was just fantastic. We sincerely thank all the visitors who made the huge effort to join us from all over New Zealand and also from overseas for this occasion. We even had lots of ex Muritai students attending and currently we have children in our Junior School who are the fourth generation of their family to attend Muritai school. We were absolutely amazed at the wonderful objects and stories that the adults shared and the children were so proud to share their learning. The teachers were also very humbled by the positive comments that the grandparents made to each of them. Many commented about the wonderful classroom environments and said their grandchildren were very lucky to be going to school now. Special thanks to the parents who poured copious cups of tea and a big thank you to all the families who sent along food for the afternoon tea. We are sorry that we could not invite the parents to the afternoon as well due to very stringent fire regulations we have in the hall.
Thank you everyone who helped to make this a day that the children will remember for a very long time.
African Drummer
Yesterday the whole school had a visit from Eddie who is originally from East Ghana. He has worked with lots of different musicians including Bob Marley and bands like Split Enz. During his performance for the children, he played many different and unusual instruments and explained what they were used for, how they were made and then demonstrated different rhythms on the drums interspersed with African words. Some of our Junior children also stood up in front of everyone and played some of his instruments.
Helping at School
If you are interested in helping out at school we need adults who can listen to children read in our 'Hooked on Books' programme. If you or anyone you know of in the community would like to do this can you please let me know. Thank you to those four parents so far. The more adults we have the more children are supported, and adults do less turns on the roster. If you can spare half an hour e.g. 9 to 9.30 or 2.15 to 2.45 p.m. on a weekly or fortnightly basis next term please let me know before the end of this term.
Scholastic Books
The latest catalogue has come home and if you would like to place an order please do so at the office before Friday April 15th.
Sunhats and Slippers
The children will be bringing home their sunhats next Friday. In terms 2 and 3 the children, throughout the school, wear slippers inside the classrooms so please send along a pair to be kept at school (named). Holiday homework for the parents - can you please make sure that your child can get their shoes on and off unaided and especially that they can tie their own shoelaces.
Blog Comments
Many of the parents and grandparents have commented on how much they enjoy the blogs. The children would love to read some comments that you have. Please follow the instructions to post a comment.
1. Go to the blog and when you have decided on a post you would like to comment on, click the word 'comments' at the bottom of the post.
2. Write a comment in the box, Give the students some positive feedback about their work. e.g. What did you like? What did you find interesting? What did you learn? You could even ask a student or class a question. Sign your name in the box at the end.
3. You now need to choose an identity. If you have a Google account you can sign in using this (or sign up to Google or Blogger.) You can click 'Anonymous' if you would prefer.
4. Now click on 'Publish your comment.'
5. Your comment will then be sent to the classroom teacher for moderation.Once they have approved it, your comment will appear on the blog.
You may like to become a 'follower' to your child's class blog as well.
Next week
'Pink Shirt' day - We will be wearing pink shirts on Thursday in support of 'No Bullying.' Your child will bring home more details about this early next week.
Working Bees
Please pop on your 'comfy casuals' and join us on either Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday between 4 and 6 p.m. for working bees around our school. Please put your name on the notice in the office if you can help.
School finishes at the usual time of 2.55 p.m. on Friday April 15th and resumes for Term 2 on Monday May 2nd at 8.40 a.m.
It is hard to believe that eleven weeks have already flown by. Thank you to everyone who has supported the children in their learning and the staff in their teaching this term. It is very much appreciated. Have an enjoyable holiday break.
Kind regards
Maureen Buckley
Deputy Principal
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