Torbay Flyer - Torbay School

Torbay Flyer
Flying High, Learning for a Successful Future.
5 JUNE 2014
DEAR PARENTS
CONGRATULATIONS to the following children who all received certificates from their class teachers this
week: Justin & Georgia Rm 3, Aidan & Janet Rm 4, Noah & Imogen Rm 9, Mayer & Xavier Rm 10, Bede &
Jack Rm 11, Ashton & Cadence Rm 12, Myka & Kane Rm 13, Sophia & Lani Rm 15, Grete, Stephanie,
Skye & Ashton Rm 16, Connor & Jack Rm 18, Kera & Suki Rm 19, Xanthea & Ione Rm 20, Michael &
Courtney Rm 21.
2014 NORTH HARBOUR ZONE PRIMARY SCHOOL RUGBY LEAGUE
Congratulations to our Rugby League team who won the North Harbour Zone Day last month. They won
a breakfast and the opportunity to represent North Harbour at the next round of competition at the end
of this term. Good luck for the next round!!
SCHOOL FEES AND DONATIONS
Thanks to all those who have paid. In the next couple of days, accounts will be sent to those who have
more than 1/2 of the year’s donation unpaid or more than 2 instalments worth of activity fees owing
($46). Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries.
TEACHER ONLY DAY
The staff were involved in a great professional learning day in Maths and Modern Learning Environments
and programmes, visiting schools in the morning and working with a facilitator in the afternoon.
SCHOOL DISCO
This term’s disco will be on Friday 27th June – more info to come. Book the date.
PLAYER OF THE DAY—Netball: Anais L, Ashley C, Samara C & Bethan G.
LEARN GUITAR AT TORBAY SCHOOL WITH PHIL MOORE FROM MUSIQHUB—I teach a range of
songs and techniques for beginners at school on Tuesdays. If you would like your child to learn guitar at
school, please contact me at [email protected], phone 021761441 or www.musiqhub.co.nz
WORKING TOGETHER TO FIND SOLUTIONS
Solving problems together
Solving problems is not easy. We want our students to be problem solvers not problem
starters!!
It takes everyone involved to work together willingly. Torbay School has student peer
mediators, who are specially trained to help other students solve problems collaboratively.
Parents and teachers can all help by modelling the skills for problem solving.
1. Understand
Everyone involved needs to understand what the problem is. To do this, everyone needs to:
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say how they feel about it
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listen to what other people have to say
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try to understand others’ point of view.
2. Remember the rules
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no put-downs
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no mean, nasty remarks
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no aggressive behaviour
3. Problem solving means working together
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say what you feel without blaming – Make I statements
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take turns at speaking.
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Talk quietly
4. Help them find the Solution
Remember to
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Think about the problem.
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Say what you feel.
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Listen to the other person.
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Brainstorm solutions.
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Decide what each one will do.
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Stick to what you have decided.
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Talk again if the solution is not working.
Adapted from - http://www.cyh.com
Torbay School Sponsor board
In a recent newsletter, it was noted that one of our faithful sponsors "Janbells" (our school uniform provider), had their name incorrectly spelt in the newsletter. They also should have had their website details
listed as www.janbells.co.nz
Attention all busy parents: No longer do you have to actually go to Janbells in Mairangi Bay because busy
parents now have the option of buying footwear, school bags, uniforms and accessories online
at www.janbells.co.nz. Janbells can even provide iron on or sew on labels if you find your jerseys keep going missing!
Just go to the website above, click on the items you want and click on 'Shopping Cart' in the corner to arrange secure payment.
Concerned about delivery costs? Don't be! Standard overnight delivery is $5.00 and purchases over $80
are delivered FREE OF CHARGE!
And Janbells endeavour to have your order packed for delivery that very day.
Thank you Janbells for supporting the Torbay School Sponsor boards since inception.
This week’s walking school bus trophy goes to
Andrew J from the Salem route. Andrew walks
almost every day and I have never once heard
him complain! About anything! Thanks to his
Mum and Dad, Rod and Heidi, who drive every
week and always fill in when other drivers are
unavailable. What a great family to
have on the team.
Team
Torbay
Values
KEY COMPETENCY/VALUE:
Thinking
Commitment
Aroha
Respect
(updated each newsletter – please check)
Term Two
Week 5
5th May—4th July
2- 6 June
6/6 Y5&6 Cross Country
and
Week 6
9 – 13
9/6 New Parent Meeting
Responsibility
Week 7
16–20
June
19/6 Rippa Rugby
20/6 Interschool Cross Country
Week 8
23–27
June
23/6
23/6
26/6
27/6
27/6
Week 9
30 – 4 July
Matariki Week
3/7 Performance Assembly
4/7 Term ends
Excellence
Together
Everyone
Achieves
More
Maori & Pasifika Meeting 6.00pm
BOT Meeting 7.00pm
Assembly @ 2.15pm
Y1-4 Cross Country 1.30pm
Disco
LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
Browns Bay Racquets Club—Want to play more squash? If Yes, come along to a FREE Junior night at your local squash
club. When: Friday Nights, Time: 5pm—6pm. Come & get your FREE PASS from the School Office OR register for a FREE
Open Day on 10th June at 3:45—5:00pm. Registration forms at the School Office. For more info please contact Mike at
Squash Auckland: [email protected] or 623-7856 / 021484713.
Complete Golf based at Takapuna Golf Course & Driving Range—hold weekly coaching programmes aimed at
providing juniors 'New to Golf' with an understanding of the key fundamentals, whilst learning the history and core values
of the game in a fun environment. Get you kids involved… contact: [email protected]
Forensics@Kristin 2014—Junior Forensics One Day Camp (Year 3-8), Forensics Five Day Camp (Year 5-10), Senior
Scholars (Year 11-13). To register for any Forensics camps visit: http://tinyurl.com/Forensics14. All enquiries to Ngaire
Clayton, 09 415 9566 Ext 2365, [email protected] or for further details about Forensics camps:
www.kristin.net.nz/
Audition registrations are now open for North Shore Music Theatre’s Production of Annie Get Your Gun! - The
show will be performed at The Pumphouse Theatre in Takapuna between 8th and 22nd November 2014. Adult Cast 16+
years; Child Cast 8-15 years. Please contact Amber by email: [email protected] or 021 262 3003.
Fun French Beginners Classes Years 3-6—A 7 session taster French course is being offered this term, and beyond.
For more info, or to enrol your child, please email Megan at [email protected]. C’est si bon!
Winter Pre Loved Children's Market at the Orewa Community Centre on Saturday 14 June 2014, 9am - 12 noon.
Inquiries 0274 707 151 or find us on Facebook.
EnviroWaste Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge - Cure Kids—20th June: Woodhill Sands Equestrian Centre,
Auckland. For kids aged 7 - 12 years, complete either one lap (1.5km) or two laps (3km) of obstacles, mud and lots of
fun! For more information see: http://www.eventpromotions.co.nz/Mud_Run/
Junior_Tough_Guy_and_Gal_Challenge.htm
School Holiday Computer Classes—For years 1 to 12. Minecraft, Create 3D Video Games, Web Design, Animations or
Programming. For further information call Ed Brown on 488 0787 or www.grandtraining.co.nz.
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