Thursday , 5 February 2015

We would like to welcome all the new staff starting work at Ilam School on Monday. We would like to welcome all the new staff starting work at Ilam School on Monday. We would like to welcome all the new staff starting work at Ilam School on Monday. We would like to welcome all the new staff starting work at Ilam School on Monday. It is terrific to have them join our team. It is terrific to have them join our team. It is terrific to have them join our team. It is terrific to have them join our team.

(From left to right): Amy Sugrue(From left to right): Amy Sugrue(From left to right): Amy Sugrue(From left to right): Amy Sugrue–––– Room 7, Nicola HewRoom 7, Nicola HewRoom 7, Nicola HewRoom 7, Nicola Hew————Teacher Aide, Nicole DrakeTeacher Aide, Nicole DrakeTeacher Aide, Nicole DrakeTeacher Aide, Nicole Drake————Room 15, Room 15, Room 15, Room 15,

Bronwyn DurdinBronwyn DurdinBronwyn DurdinBronwyn Durdin————Teacher Aide, Marlene RoetsTeacher Aide, Marlene RoetsTeacher Aide, Marlene RoetsTeacher Aide, Marlene Roets————Executive Officer/Principal’s PA, Executive Officer/Principal’s PA, Executive Officer/Principal’s PA, Executive Officer/Principal’s PA, Hannah LumsdenHannah LumsdenHannah LumsdenHannah Lumsden————Room 19, Richard LangleyRoom 19, Richard LangleyRoom 19, Richard LangleyRoom 19, Richard Langley————Room 2)Room 2)Room 2)Room 2)

Absentees: absentees@ilam.school.nz

Internet Banking : Ilam School Board of Trustees, 06 0665 0082688 00, Child’s name as reference

Dear Parents

Welcome to everyone who will be associated with Ilam for 2015. A special welcome to new families who join our school. I hope you all enjoyed some sort of break and feel refreshed for the year ahead.

The school opened on Monday with a roll of 459. It was wonderful to observe the children as they caught up with their friends, met new classmates and their new teacher. It was a reminder to us all of just how much of a privilege it is to be involved in educating your children. Our teachers are well aware of the huge impact they have on your children and the responsibility of ensuring that every child in their care receives the best possible education. I assure you all, that the school has a team of very dedicated and educationally focused teachers who are well prepared to deliver quality, teaching programmes.

Wednesday 11 February Wednesday 11 February Wednesday 11 February Wednesday 11 February ---- Mihi Whakatau /‘Greet the Teacher’ & Lunch / Tabloids Mihi Whakatau /‘Greet the Teacher’ & Lunch / Tabloids Mihi Whakatau /‘Greet the Teacher’ & Lunch / Tabloids Mihi Whakatau /‘Greet the Teacher’ & Lunch / Tabloids

Next Wednesday we have an exciting day in store where will formally welcome new children, families and staff to Ilam at our Mihi Whakatau. We will host our ‘Greet the Teacher’ event and the children will participate in a variety of fun ‘Tabloid’ sports events in the afternoon.

Any children, families and staff who arrived at Ilam after the second day of Term 3 last year, including those who are new to Ilam this year, will be formally welcomed to the school at our Mihi Whakatau starting at 11:30am. This event is not only for new families, current families are welcome to join us as we formally welcome our new people to our school. Parents and children will have an opportunity to speak in Maori, English or any other language if they so wish during this event. We anticipate the Mihi Wha-katau lasting about 30 minutes. This will be followed by a short assembly, where our 2015 International Ambassadors, House Captains, School Council members and Road Patrollers are acknowledged and receive their badges.

From 12:15-12:45 our ‘Greet the Teacher’ initiative that will be held. Like last year, the idea is that this is an opportunity to come in and share some lunch with your children, touch base with your child's teach-er, putting a face to the name if you haven't already met them, meet other parents who have children in your child's class and allow our teachers to meet their new class' parents. In short it is about building a relationship between your family and your child’s teacher. The lunch you share with your children can be as elaborate or as simple as you choose. Please note the idea is not to provide a shared lunch for other families, just your children. Last year’s event was very successful, with significantly higher num-bers than had been attending our previously held 'Meet the Teacher' evenings. If you are working, why not use some of your lunchtime and pop in for 10 or 15 minutes to 'Greet' your child’s teacher and share a quick bite to eat with your children? A coffee cart will be at the school during this time so you can purchase coffee at your convenience.

From 1:30 – 2:45, a variety of fun ‘Tabloid’ sports events will be held. Children will be in house groups and be rotating around a variety of events during the afternoon. Parents are more than welcome to come and view these activities.

Times and events, in summary are:

11:30 - Mihi Whakatau

12:00 - Short assembly

12:15 - Greet The Teacher

12:45 - Break for Teachers / Tabloid Set Up

1:30 - 2:45 Tabloids

We really are hoping for a good turnout for next Wednesday’s event, feel free to come for all three events or just part of the day.

PTA AGMPTA AGMPTA AGMPTA AGM

The Ilam School PTA are a very small group who make a large contribution to the school. I encourage you to attend their AGM and first meeting next Tuesday at 7.00pm in the staffroom. By attending the AGM you will not be cajoled into positions of responsibility but rather will show your support of the PTA. You may even decide you would like to assist in some small way this year, as the saying goes – many hands make light work!’

2015 Newsletters2015 Newsletters2015 Newsletters2015 Newsletters

A reminder that in addition to the hard copy of the newsletter, you can also receive an emailed version. To receive this go to the home page of our website (www.ilam.school.nz) and click on the ‘subscribe to our weekly newsletter’ button in the top right hand corner. When it is sent, the e-version of the news-letter will be open in your inbox, no links, no pdfs, just our weekly updates for your convenience. Hard copies of the newsletter will still be sent home to every family.

Road Patrol on Ilam RoadRoad Patrol on Ilam RoadRoad Patrol on Ilam RoadRoad Patrol on Ilam Road

Thank you for your patience as our newly trained Year 6 children are put their recently learned skills in-to practice as they take control of the morning and afternoon crossing on Ilam Road. This is a really im-portant role and they do this in all weather conditions that can be testing at times. I know all the chil-dren and parents who use this crossing before and after school appreciated these children’s efforts.

This year’s class organisation is listed below.

Year 1 SyndicateYear 1 SyndicateYear 1 SyndicateYear 1 Syndicate

Room 15 (NE/Year 1) Nicole Drake

Room 16 (NE/Year 1) Ruth Davis

Room 17 (NE/Year 1) Shirley Haynes

Room 13 (Year 1) Julia Hinman

Room 14 (Year 1) Anna Wylie (Syndicate Leader)

Room 9 (Year 1) Richard Oakly

Year 2 SyndicateYear 2 SyndicateYear 2 SyndicateYear 2 Syndicate

Room 10 (Year 2) Felicity Scott

Room 11 (Year 2) Margaret Stewart

Room 12 (Year 2) Nicky Frisby (Syndicate Leader)

Middle SyndicateMiddle SyndicateMiddle SyndicateMiddle Syndicate

Room 18 (Year 4) Belinda Kennedy (Syndicate Leader)

Room 5 (Year 3) Leannda Pine

Room 7 (Year 3) Amy Sugrue

Room 6 (Year 4) Tanya Kenworthy

Room 8 (Year 3) Hannah Hughes

Room 4 (Year 4) Ian Harrison

Senior SyndicateSenior SyndicateSenior SyndicateSenior Syndicate

Room 1 (Year 5/6) Erica Robson

Room 2 (Year 5/6) Richard Langley

Room 3 (Year 5/6) Gretchen Cocks (Syndicate Leader)

Room 19 (Year 5/6) Hannah Lumsden

Room 20 (Year 5/6) Mick Withers

ESOL – Anne Wooldridge

ESOL – Kirsten Aaron

Learning Support / Reading Recovery – Gill Latimer

SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF

Marlene Roets - Executive Officer/Principal’s PA

Jocelyn Hollis - Finance & Payroll

Renata Edwards – Receptionist

Margaret Kitney - Librarian/ ICT

Vivienne Gin - Learning Support

Rosemary Hong – ESOL

Leone Brunell – ESOL

Marilyn Hore - Learning Support

Nicola Hew - Learning Support

Bronwyn Durdin - Learning Support

Whew! That is a lot of information for you to digest. I hope you have all survived the first week of the delightful school routines such as making lunches and getting children out the door on time!

Have a great Waitangi weekend.

Paul Dolan

Principal

Award Winners 2014Award Winners 2014Award Winners 2014Award Winners 2014

The following cups were given out at our final assembly last year. Congratulations to all the children who received a cup....

♦ The Academic Cup Hadas Livne and Emma Prince

♦ The Literature Cup Ruby Churcher and Hadas Livne

♦ The Arts’ Cup Melissa Graham

♦ The Sports’ Achiever Cup Luka Philips

♦ The Sportsmanship Cup Dana Jung

♦ The Citizenship Cup Darius Porter

♦ Choir Cup Oria Fitzgerald

♦ Maths Trophy Mika MacDonald

♦ Mathletics Award Helina Ta

Cultural Day is coming: Thursday 12th March Cultural Day is coming: Thursday 12th March Cultural Day is coming: Thursday 12th March Cultural Day is coming: Thursday 12th March Every second year Ilam School celebrates our unique cultural diversity by holding a ’Cultural Day’. On this day, scheduled for 12 March, allallallall children are encouraged to wear clothing that represents their cul-ture. E.g. Traditional costume.

Start thinking about what you will wear to represent your ancestry. If you are able to perform in the Cul-tural Day concert, or have any questions about this day, please email kirsten.aaron@ilam.school.nz or anne.brooker@ilam.school.nz

PTA NOTICES PTA NOTICES PTA NOTICES PTA NOTICES

PTA Annual General Meeting & Monthly Meeting PTA Annual General Meeting & Monthly Meeting PTA Annual General Meeting & Monthly Meeting PTA Annual General Meeting & Monthly Meeting –––– 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm The AGM is on Tuesday 10th February at 7:00pm in the Staffroom above the school office. On completion, there will be a short monthly meeting to cover off planning for the upcoming events. Everyone is welcome. Family Fun Night Family Fun Night Family Fun Night Family Fun Night –––– 5555----7pm Friday 207pm Friday 207pm Friday 207pm Friday 20thththth FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary A picnic dinner meeting, friends, ice creams and lollies…. It’s that time of year again! The family fun night is on Friday 20th February 5pm – 7pm. Please email the PTA on pta@ilam.school.nz if you are able to help on the night. If we get enough offers we should only need 30 minutes of your time. BBQ SausagesBBQ SausagesBBQ SausagesBBQ Sausages Does anyone have a contact for BBQ sausages please? We need to purchase some for the Fami-ly fun night. If you are able to assist, please email Rochelle on pta@ilam.school.nz. And remember…. THE PTA NEEDS YOUTHE PTA NEEDS YOUTHE PTA NEEDS YOUTHE PTA NEEDS YOU!!! Our numbers are small, and that effects the contribution the PTA can make to the school. If you can spare one hour a month, please come to the PTA Meetings and have your say. The meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in the staffroom – EVERYONE is welcome.

Mandarin ClassesMandarin ClassesMandarin ClassesMandarin Classes This year, one Mandarin class will be held on Mondays. The first class for this year will be on Monday the 16 February 2015. We hope parents will be able to continue to support these classes. If you have any questions regarding this please email Professor Han – han.hu@canterbury.ac.nz. Kidz Time After School CareKidz Time After School CareKidz Time After School CareKidz Time After School Care Located in the Multi Media Room at Ilam School. LIMITED SPACES available. The Kidz Time programme is WINZ and CYF’s approved. They also operate holiday programmes over the school holiday period. The ‘After School Care Programme’ includes homework supervision if required, and various daily activi-ties, both indoors and outdoors. Afternoon tea included. Open from 3:00 – 6:00pm for After School Care. Children can be collected at anytime during sessions. Please text or call the centre direct on 027-465-1060 or email any new enquiries to kidztime@xtra.co.nz

2014 Term Dates 2014 Term Dates 2014 Term Dates 2014 Term Dates

Term 1 Monday 3 Feb - Thursday 17 April Term 2 Monday 5 May - Friday 4 July Term 3 Monday 21 July - Friday 26 Sept Term 4 Monday 13 Oct - Tuesday 16 Dec

International Lunches We would like to invite all Ilam School International families to this special lunch, which provide an opportunity for parents to … • meet the members of the ESOL department • meet parents from many different cultures • ask questions with the aid of translators • have a delicious lunch with a variety of ethnic food Date: Wednesday 18th February

Time: 12.30 p.m.

Location: Multi Media Room

Bring: Your family, and a plate of food from your culture

We hope to see you there!We hope to see you there!We hope to see you there!We hope to see you there! ---------------------------------------------------------

Please return this slip to school by Friday 13th February.Please return this slip to school by Friday 13th February.Please return this slip to school by Friday 13th February.Please return this slip to school by Friday 13th February.

I am able to attend the International lunch on Wednesday 18th Feb-ruary at 12.30 p.m. in the Multi Media Room.

Family Name: _______________________________________

Child: __________________________ Room: ________

Number attending: _____

UPCOMING DATES 2015UPCOMING DATES 2015UPCOMING DATES 2015UPCOMING DATES 2015

FEBFEBFEBFEB Fri 6 Waitangi Day 9 1.00—3.00 pm Senior Swim Sports at Jellie Park Tue 10 7 pm PTA Meeting and AGM - Staffroom Wed 11 11.30—2.45pm Mihi Whakatau/Greet the Teacher /Tabloids Wed 18 12.30 pm International Lunch Fri 20 5—7 pm PTA Family Fun Night MARMARMARMAR 16—25 Years 5 & 6 Camps - Blue Skies, Kaiapoi 9—13 West Zone Swimming Tue 24 New Entrant Party for children starting school in Term 2 Mon 30 Central Swimming Sports APRAPRAPRAPR 25/26 Parent Teacher Interviews. (To Be Confirmed)

Thu 2 Last Day Term 1

COMMUNITY NOTICES COMMUNITY NOTICES COMMUNITY NOTICES COMMUNITY NOTICES

Ilam School does not necessarily endorse or support any of the services advertised.

Diva Rhythmic Gymnastics Diva Rhythmic Gymnastics Diva Rhythmic Gymnastics Diva Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rhythmic Gymnastics is a combination of ballet, dance and gymnastics that uses handheld apparatus like the ribbon and ball. It is great for confidence, strength and flexibility. We emphasise fun and fitness and it is fantastic for developing co-ordination. Classes are for girls aged 4 and above for recreational and competitive classes. We are based at The NZ Institute of Sport 66b Wharenui Road, Riccarton in the main gymnasium.

Please contact Bianca for more information at divargc@gmail.com or call 027 521 7220. Spaces are limited to ensure a good ratio of teachers and children

Act2 Drama Stars Course Act2 Drama Stars Course Act2 Drama Stars Course Act2 Drama Stars Course

It’s that time of the year to register your child aged 6-13, or yourself aged 13 and over for our 2015 Drama Stars Program. This course (formally known as Junior Drama run by Harlequin Players) commences Tuesday 10th February.

This program teaches all the essential skills, techniques and tips of drama. It involves our students in all on-stage and back stage elements of a production, where they run the show!

For our little stars, the 6-week course covers all the aspects of acting including projection, music, movement, improvisation, the audition process and more.

Our Big Stars will learn these skills too, plus gain a more advanced knowledge of staging a production, including casting, props, costuming, makeup and more! Auditions are held during week 3 and every student who auditions gets a part. They will then attend twice- weekly rehearsals, culminating in a well polished production at the end of the April school holidays. Cost $75.

To enrol, or for more information on any of our programs, please email us at act2dramagroup@gmail.com, or phone/text Fay on 021 043 1108.

Workshop for parentsWorkshop for parentsWorkshop for parentsWorkshop for parents————Supporting your reluctant learner Supporting your reluctant learner Supporting your reluctant learner Supporting your reluctant learner

Everyone wants to learn. If there is reluctance, there is a reason. Our mission is to bring the joy back into learning – for both child and parent. This workshop will take you on a journey of how learning blocks become established, and give many practical solutions for unlocking your child’s learning and creating positive, effective learning strategies.

Date:Date:Date:Date: 27th March 20015 Early bird registration:Early bird registration:Early bird registration:Early bird registration: Receive a 5% discount if you register before 20th February For further information please see: www.learningwithdifference.nz, Email: info@learningwithdifference.nz New bus network across Christchurch New bus network across Christchurch New bus network across Christchurch New bus network across Christchurch

Parents are asked to ensure they are aware of changes to the Metro network which were introduced on 8th December. The new school service routes introduced as part of the network changes are now available at metroinfo.co.nz. Please call 366 8855 if you need help planning your child's travel.

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