Gymnastics

Congratulations to all our fantastic gymnasts - who represented us very ably on Thursday and Friday last week. You performed superbly and we were all very proud.
Big thanks to Adele who has put in many volunteer hours to train them so effectively.

NZ Curriculum

Friday proved to be an incredibly valuable day as staff from Tasman, Mahana, Ngatimoti, Dovedale, Lower Moutere, Tasman Bay Christian and Upper Moutere schools worked together to gain an in-depth understanding of what high quality teaching and learning is in the context of the NZ curriculum due to be implemented in 2010.... What the research says, what it looks like from a student, teacher, parent and environment perspective and how that applies to each school.
We are fortunate to have clear guidelines in regards to our communities aspirations from our parent forums - and this will form the foundation of the Tasman school curriculum.
There is still much to do but we are well on the way!

Lets hope the meeting I will attend this Monday - on the soon to be announced "National Standards" promised by the National government as an election platform - support what our parents and community want... Cross fingers...
More to come!

Reminders

Tomorrow is Teacher Only Day and teachers will be working with other colleagues at the Upper Moutere Rec Centre.

The office will be open until 12 .00 if you need to drop off baking, or goods for the " Festival of Lights".

We have stall number 32 by the Blood Bank in High St... Thanks to those who have offered to staff this, and thanks in anticipation for all you bring for us to sell!!

Saturday afternoon there is a "Le Reve Aromatherapy " demonstration in the school hall... Have a cuppa on the way home from sport and check it out at 1.15pm.

...and make sure you have your team organised for the our Quiz night!! Coming up next Friday at 7 pm... We have some fantastic prizes and raffles ... it will be a great night!!

Dates and happenings

Morena All,

Thank you to room 3 for a fantastic assembly last Friday - Your musicianship is superb ( as is the acting!!)
Thank you also to Mr R for organising the superb Kendo demonstration last week. This is, as many of you will know, a traditional Japanese martial art so we were privileged to be able to take part. All the children greatly enjoyed this "taster".


We have a busy week ahead...
Room 4 students are off to town tomorrow to follow up on letters sent to various businesses requesting donations for quiz nights raffles... Remember to register your team at the office for this fantastic 26 June event !!

This Friday is Teachers Only Day where teachers will be working with other local schools to develop the next stage of implementation of the NZ Curriculum ready for 2010.
Your children do not need to attend school this day. Please see Margo urgently if you have difficulty with childcare for that day ... THIS FRIDAY 19 June.

Now all the pastures are watered and the tanks are full it is great to see that blue sky again!

Have a great day.

Sports successes

WEll done to all the students who played so hard and behaved so well at the tackle tournament last week. Fourth place was a fine result. Thank you to Malcolm Hepburn for superb coaching!

Congratulations to BRAD TUNNICLIFF who has been selected as part of the Under 52 kg Motueka representative rugby team, and to Adele Bremner who is setting a superb example to all our students by winning a covetted position on the Nelson Rep Netball team.

We are very proud of you both and wish you every success in the upcoming season... Go Tasman!!

Frost, soil and rugby

Morena All!
Well.. the grounds have thawed after a couple of good frosts and Room 4 is ready to plant their garlic.
Good luck to our rugby players as they head off to Motueka Sports Park to join forces with Mapua in the annual 7 aside tackle rugby tournament. It promises to be a great day!

Reminders to diary in our Teacher Only Day with other schools in our local cluster on Friday 19 June and our fabulous Quiz night the following Friday 26 June...
This will act as a major fundraiser for our senior class's Wellington camp next term, so start to gather your team mates ready for a great night of fun and challenge.

Book Day

I just couldn't resist sharing these with you!
Celebrating their favourite book was the Cat in the Hat and Things One and Two.. not to mention a couple of the Pied Pipers followers, and Dorothy ( complete with Toto)!

Tuesday 2 June

Welcome to a new month ...one heralded by colder weather and even a wee frost here!
This morning we welcome student musicians from Motueka High School, -and Tasman Bay Christian school as part of an eager audience. It will be great to see past pupils performing for us ! You are welcome to join us from 9.15 - 10 am for this.
Welcome also to Mike Howell, who is replacing Sue today, as both Albie and Lauchie are poorly.
I am busy this morning in an appraisal meeting with Doug Milne but will look forward to hearing all the long weekend stories later in the day.
Have a great one!