30 November 2016 Tena tatou katoa e te whanau Dobar dahn, Nabad, Hola, Ciao, Ni hao, Namaste, Talofa, Bonjour, Χαιρετίσματα, Gruß, Zdravím, Приветствия, สวัสดี, Sawasdee, Konnichiwa, Pozdrowenia, Selamlar Mantra of Innovative Learning Learning anytime, anywhere, any how The staff’s appreciation is extended to our whanau who could attend the hui/meeting on Monday for parents of students where English is a second language. For a number of our parents and students, English is their third or fourth language. So whilst their English is less proficient in the interim; their bilingualism and multilingualism is a huge advantage and asset. Globalisation means bilingual and multilingual people are advantaged. It was pleasing to see so many whanau at the community hui last evening discussing and debating the benefits and challenges of the modern learning environment practice (MLeP/ aka ILeP). Matairangi Clyde Quay (MCQS) has practised much of what is known as MLeP/ILeP for a long time. Indeed the school’s whakapapa/history, has diverse teaching practice and multiculturalism at its core. In the 1960s-1980s (in particular) MCQS was the place student teachers students came for their ‘multicultural experience’ which has not changed much. As I pointed out in the hui last night, 40% of our students come with their mother tongue. In addition, if these students remain with us for at least 4 consecutive years (exceptionalities aside) they do just as well or even better than their Kiwi counterparts. Like you, staff puts a lot of effort into accommodating such evenings. We know there are still a number of questions about MLeP/ILeP. The school will continue to engage with the community to address matters and to also celebrate the successes of what’s on offer and there are many. Talent Quest There’s lots of excitement and children have been practising for some time. It’s always enthralling and the anticipation is quite nerve racking for contestants. Robert Stewart (caretaker), Annette Forbes (librarian) Hana Bright (teacher aide) will judge the contestants. Good luck to all of them! Student Reports Staff is in the process of writing reports and I have the privilege of reading all 259 (at the latest count). I do find it rewarding reading about our tamariki; their respective progress and talents. Reports are scheduled for issue Friday week, 9 December. Emergency Preparedness A reminder to our whanau to share your emergency plans with the family. Here’s another helpful link so check it out Tsunami Zone again here’s the link to the school’s emergency procedures Emergency Response & Evacuation Policy.

A poem from Carly Wong Y4 Christmas Poem 26 days until Christmas! Better get ready. Put up the Christmas tree. Get out the decorations! Now to put them on the Christmas tree! Looking through a bauble! Putting the star on top of the tree! Going to sleep with your stocking on your bed room door handle! In the morning you find lots of presents under the Christmas tree!

Kitchen bowls etc. Dishes, bowls and cooking utensils still remain in from the Fawkes Food Fair you are missing any items ment, green door opposite what is in there. If items cause.

Pack the Bus This is the last week to fill the bus (located in the office) and it has been filling up fast with lots of lovely presents. The real bus will be arriving this Friday at 12.15pm.

the basement (left over and previous fundraisers). If please head to the basethe staffroom and check out aren’t claimed we will be donating all to a good

Lost Property Once again the lost property box is overflowing. Please check if anything in there belongs to your child. What isn’t claimed will also be donated to a good cause. Readers Books Amanda would like all students to return Readers books back to their class teacher. So if you have any at home please return immediately. Library The Library is now CLOSED and all books need to be returned. Athletics Well done to Sienna Aberdeen for competing at Regionals and congratulations to Saskia CosgroveDrayton who came 2nd in her 1000m race yesterday at Regionals. Reminder—Fun Day CQS is having a fun day on Wednesday 7 December, 9.30am-2.30pm at Newtown Park. We are asking families to please pay via Wrap it Up. The cost of this will be $2.00 for the bus and a sausage. Please go to www.wrapitup.co.nz.

Important Dates

What’s happening

TERM 4 2016 Thursday 1 December

Gym—Harakeke, Pohutukawa and Ngaio 9.00am-12.30pm

Friday 2 December

Pack the Bus 12.15pm

Monday 5 December

Gym—Karaka and Rimu 9.00am-12.30pm Board of Trustees meeting 6.30pm

Wednesday 7 December

Fun Day Newtown Park 9.30am-300pm

Thursday 8 December

Gym—Harakeke, Pohutukawa and Ngaio 9.00am-12.30pm

Friday 9 December

Assembly Senior Leavers Leavers “Dinner” Student Reports Issued

Monday 12 December

Gym—Seniors only (going to Bigair) Ngaio Choir to New World 11.00am

Wednesday 14 December

Last day of Term 4 (students are dismissed at 1.30pm)

2017 Term Dates Term 1

Wednesday 1 February – Thursday 13 April (Waitangi Day 6 February; Good Friday 12 April)

Term 2

Monday 1 May – Friday 7 July (Queen’s Birthday 5 June)

Term 3

Monday 24 July – Friday 29 September

Term 4

Monday 16 October – Friday 15 December- (on the last day of Term 4 students are dismissed at 1.30pm) (Labour Day 23 October)

The CQS PTA needs You! Our current PTA is mainly made up of senior school parents, who will no longer have kids at CQS next year. We really need a new intake of parents. The PTA is a great way to get involved in the community and meet a fun bunch of parents. You just contribute as much as you have Gme for.

The PTA will have their final meeGng of the year on

Monday 5th Dec at 6:30 pm In the CQS Library Come along, meet some great people and hear what the PTA is all about. We will have a social drink with the Board of Trustees aJerwards. Any quesGons, please call: Cilla BenneM – 027 268 9489 Davin Murdoch – 027 431 0373

The staff of Clyde Quay School would like to show their appreciation to the many people who have helped out in the school during 2016. If you have helped on a class trip, with fundraising events or in any way around the school this year, you are invited to a

Thank You Morning Tea on Friday 2nd December 2016 10.30am In the school hall

RSVP by 30 November Phone: 385 0900 Email: [email protected]

Head lice “Lice are not Nice” A reminder to all families that head lice are present amongst children in our school. Please check all members of your household and look for small dark brown insects, as well as tiny whitish eggs (nits) and there may be unusual itching on the head or neck or behind the ears. If your child has head lice please treat straight away. Weet-Bix Tryathlon entries are OPEN! The 2017 Wellington event is on Sunday 19 March at Kilbirnie Park, and Clyde Quay is once again registered and looking forward to entering another great team. Register online and select Clyde Quay as your school. Early bird and school discount applies. The pre-purchase photo pack is a good value to opt for too. More details will follow and in the meantime if you have any queries please contact Melissa Hitchcock (Toby's mum) on [email protected]

We would like to take this opportunity to say many thanks to Tina Muciuli for establishing this and acting as coordinator (and team photographer) for the last several years. Thanks Tina! Melissa Hitchcock

Community Notices Wellington City Music Academy Next year the music academy of The Salvation Army Wellington City, in Vivian Street, will be offering affordable lessons and ensemble classes beginning in Term One 2017. Our music academy has been operating since 2005 and we welcome all interested children from years four through eight to register their interest in the Wellington City Music Academy. The focus for 2017 will be brass instrument tuition, although there will also be opportunity to learn other instruments. All of our tutors are police vetted and experienced musicians. If you would like more information, please contact Bruce Roberts, Coordinator, Wellington City Music Academy on 8019278 or at [email protected]. Island Bay United Holiday Football @ Wakefield Park, Island Bay Monday 19th December – Thursday 22nd December 2016, 9am – 3pm $35 per day. This programme is loved by primary and intermediate boys and girls, aged 5 – 12. Get in quick to work with our Coaching and Developing Manager, Martin Garcia and enjoy 4 days filled with fun and football. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Registration is on the IBU Junior club website www.ibujuniors.org.nz. Email queries to [email protected] Kids Have FUN at Craft House – School Holiday Craft Classes and Birthday Parties Join us at Craft House for a full week of crafting FUN before Christmas and once school has finished. Offering the usual Christmassy classes such as Christmas crackers, cards and tags, tree decorations, a holiday wreath and a repeat of the popular 'gingerbread' house of last year made from biscuits and lollies. We will also make a gift box filled with handmade chocolates, a tiny paper gingerbread house inside a snow globe and a star shaped version of our popular 'light it up' class. Then in January we will have lots of summer FUN with classes planned for two weeks from 16 - 27th of January. Keep your eye on our website for more details coming soon! Prices start at just $25 for a 2hour class and before/after class care is also offered for a small surcharge. Open to all children 7 years and above. Join us for a two hour session, a whole day, a week it’s up to you! See all the details at www.CraftHouse.co.nz For more information or to book, call us on 499 4499 or email [email protected]