We have had a great start to what is an action-packed Term. Last Thursday's Book Character Parade was a great opportunity for the school to get together and have some fun with some of our favourite book characters.
Term Four is the start of the summer months and we need our learners to have hats on while outside from next week onwards. We have a simple rule, no hat, no play out in the playground. Learners will need to stay in the covered or shaded areas. We also encourage whaanau to send children to school with sunscreen on. While we will have sunscreen available and do our best to remind our learners to put on sunscreen before heading out, we are not in a position to be able to apply it to learners throughout the day.
With the start of the warmer weather, Andy has also cranked up the school pool, which is already sitting at 22 degrees. We wish for it to be over 24 degrees before we start our swimming sessions. All going to plan; next week after Labour Weekend, the pool will be warm enough for our learners to start to use.
New Entrant Students for 2025
We are in the process of making our annual roll review with the Ministry of Education. This helps set our Staffing Entitlement and Operational Funding for our budget, and at the moment, the Ministry of Education has cut our numbers drastically. We ask if you have a child turning five in 2025 that you fill in a pre-enrolment form online or simply pop into the office and let the crew know.
If you know of family and friends who have children turning five, please encourage them to also pre-enrol their children as every name on the list helps us staff and run the school for next year.
Attendance
Let's say that chicken pox put paid to our very good attendance data. While the country's average for ‘regular’ attendance (90% or better) sits around 52%, our data in Term 3 dropped to match this, which is a shame as it would typically sit around 67-70%. We know attendance is directly related to successful learning outcomes, and we need to highlight the importance of regular attendance. If we can keep this in the back of our minds, that would certainly help both our attainment levels for end-of-year data, along with our attendance data that the Ministry collects and monitors.
Please don’t be offended if we have to send you a letter about your child’s attendance. This is all part of the Ministry’s expectations that schools monitor and respond to attendance.
School Organisation Evening
A big thank you to those whaanau members who were able to attend Tuesday Night's hui (meeting) where we shared the changes to the School Organisation and Structure moving forward. Traditionally this would have been the night we gave Year 2 parents and caregivers an opportunity to look at the Centre options as their child was moving into Year 3, which was traditionally moving into the ‘senior’ end of the school.
As previously mentioned, next year, we are moving to align our setting with the new phases of learning in the curriculum. This means our Year 3s from 2025 will align with Timatanga, which is Phase 1 of the new curriculum. Te Puna will become our Year 3 Centre from 2025 but will have one class next year that will cater for Year 2 and 3 students to help accommodate this year's class of Year 1 and 2 learners (Room 12) and to balance our numbers with the allocation of teachers we have for 2025.
What does that mean for our Senior End of the School? We will have two centres in the Senior End of the School, Kura (our more traditional spaces) and Auaha (our collaborative spaces). These will be a combination of Year 4/5 classes and Year 5/6 classes to accommodate numbers. Phase 2 of learning now spans across Year 4, 5 and 6. This means learners will have 3 years to work through the phase. The curriculum is now broken down into yearly learning progress (as we have had in the past) and will continue to meet the needs of individual learners depending on where they are up to, rather than delivering only the parts of the curriculum that fall into their year group.
As always, we will be sending out a Google Form for parents and caregivers to fill in for Year 4-6 learners with the 3 following options;
I would like my child to be in Koru
I would like my child to be in Auaha
I am happy for the school to place my child into one of the centres, either Koru or Auaha
Diwali
As part of our cultural awareness, we want to explore important events that happen throughout the year for our wider community. One of those events is Diwali, which will be observed between Thursday, 31 October - Saturday, 2 November. We wanted to share what this event is all about.
Below is a breakdown of Diwali and some key aspects of this time of year for our Hindu community.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated by millions of people across the world. It typically lasts for five days and usually falls in either October or November, depending on the Hindu lunar calendar. Diwali is often referred to as the "Festival of Lights" because it involves the lighting of oil lamps or diyas, candles, and colourful lanterns as a symbol of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
The significance of Diwali can vary by region and community within India, but some common themes and celebrations include:
Victory of Light over Darkness: Diwali commemorates the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. It is associated with several mythological stories, with the most well-known being the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana and rescuing his wife, Sita.
Lakshmi Puja: Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, is widely revered during Diwali. People perform special prayers and rituals to seek her blessings and ensure financial success in the coming year.
Decorations: Homes, temples, and public places are adorned with colourful rangoli (artistic designs made with coloured powders or flower petals), diyas, candles, and decorative lights. This creates a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
Fireworks: Fireworks displays are a common feature of Diwali celebrations. The bright and colourful fireworks light up the night sky, adding to the festive spirit.
Gifts and Sweets: Exchanging gifts and sweets is a traditional part of Diwali celebrations. Families and friends visit each other, offer gifts, and share delicious sweets and snacks.
Cleaning and Renovation: Before Diwali, people often clean and renovate their homes as a symbol of purifying and preparing for the arrival of the goddess of wealth.
New Clothes: Many people buy new clothes to wear during the festival, symbolising a fresh start and the shedding of old things.
Family Gatherings: Diwali is a time for families to come together, celebrate, and bond over special meals and rituals.
School Photo Ordering
You are now able to order your child/ren's portrait and class photos. Please read the information below from Masterpiece Photography regarding ordering and delivery of photos.
You will find your child's photos in their class. Photos for families with siblings should all be in the eldest child's class to keep your order together. Please double check your other child/ren's class if you cannot find them before contacting us.
The class photos are below the portraits in each class. No preview is available during the proofing & editing process.
Please note that the login information must be entered exactly as shown on the leaflet to be able to access the websites. There are no spaces in any of the passwords or the school name.
If you are ordering on your phone, turning your phone to landscape may solve any issues getting past the login page. We would recommend ordering on a computer/laptop if you have access, as the website is more suited to a larger screen.
If you have any queries or are unable to order online, please contact the Masterpiece office on 07 823 4306 or send an email to masterpiecephotos@gmail.com
Orders with free pick up from the school will close on Sunday 10th November.
You are welcome to place orders after this date, but please note that there will be an extra charge for postage to your address. Here is the link to access the login page https://masterpiece.queensberryworkspace.com. Please note, the link in the poster will not work in this format.
Eastside Roll-up Success
A huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Eastside roll up on Saturday. With these sponsors we managed to raise almost $1400 for the PTA which is amazing!
Gumboot Friday
Friday, 1 November, is Gumboot Friday. We encourage all learners to wear gumboots for mental health awareness. We will not be collecting this year, but if you would like to donate please head to their website here, scan this QR code or text BOOTS to 469 to donate $3!
School Notices
School Notices
School Photos The link to order photos will be sent home by email as soon as it has been shared with us by Masterpiece Photography. They are busily working on the photo proofs so you can view your child/ren's photos online before ordering them. Thanks Masterpiece!
School Hats School hats are required for Terms 4 and 1 at our kura. We take sun safety seriously and would like to remind parents/caregivers that if your child does not have a school hat on their head by Labour Weekend, they will be asked to stay in the shade when they are outside. School hats are available for purchase from the school office for $25. Please pop in and see Rhi or Casey to have your child fitted, or contact the school office if you would like us to fit one for your child (office@cambridgeeast.school.nz). Don't forget sunscreen too!
Music Lessons - Term 4 We have Piano or Flute lessons available during Term 4 with our onsite Music Tutor, Kirsten Allison. Lessons are one on one during 8.30am to 3.30pm and cost $25 per half hour. Please contact Casey in the school office for available timeslots if you are interested (office@cambridgeeast.school.nz).
Term 4 Upcoming Events Welcome back to Term 4. As we move into the final Term of the school year, we start to think about our end-of-year events and planning for 2025.
We wish to advise whaanau (families) of the following special end of year events/days during Term 4:
Monday, 28 October - Labour Day - School Closed
Friday, 1 November - Gumboot Friday
Tuesday, 5 November - Senior Athletics Day
Friday, 15 November - Teacher Only Day - School Closed
Friday, 22 November - Interschool Athletics Day
Friday, 29 November - Year 0 to 2 Athletics Demonstration Morning
Thursday, 12 December - Celebration of Learning / Performing Arts Evening
Monday, 16 December - Year 0 to 2 Final Assembly
Monday, 16 December - Year 6 Celebration Afternoon
Tuesday, 17 December - Year 3 to 6 Final Assembly
Wednesday, 18 December - Last Day of the Year (12.45pm finish)
Further information will be sent home about all of the events listed above as they occur. Remember to check the calendar on the website for upcoming events and activities. Journey Kids are providing childcare for the Teacher Only Day. Click here to book your child/ren in for the day.
CannedFruit and Tissues Donations We are seeking donations of canned fruit for our Breakfast Club - if you are able to help please drop your cans into the school office - thank you so much!!
We are also seeking donations of tissues for our classrooms - again, please drop them into the school office - your generosity is appreciated!
2025 Term Dates 2025 Term Dates are available on our website under the "Important Dates" button on the home page.
PTA Notices
Calendar Art It’s Calendar Art time again and orders are open!
The student’s have been busy creating art work that can be made into affordable Calendars, Cards, Diaries, Mouse Mats and Sketch Pads. Each product is made from your own child’s art. These make unique Christmas gifts for family and friends and are perfect for posting overseas.
Follow these instructions to place your order online:
Oxford Pies Fundraiser - LAST DAYS TO ORDER It's time again to restock your freezer with delicious Oxford Pies and help fundraise for fantastic resources and equipment for our school! The usual great selection of savoury pies (family and lunch size), fruit pies, lamingtons, sausage rolls etc - all at last year's prices! You have all holidays to collect orders and make room in your freezer. Then order and pay online by the end of Friday 25th October (week 2 of school). Pies will be ready for collection after school on Tuesday 5th November.
Helpers are required on Tuesday, 5 November to assist with sorting the pies. If you are able to help, please email the PTA. All help is gratefully appreciated.
Any questions - just email pta@cambridgeeast.school.nz. As always there's prizes for the top three pie sellers.
The Great Book Challenge The Great Book Challenge is in full swing, your learner will have received a challenge reading list. It's great to hear about everyone have fun with books! Don't forget there are lots of great prizes up for grabs! And if you have sponsors you can enter the amount here https://www.cognitoforms.com/CESPTA1/BookChallengeSponsorshipForm
Vet Post Fur-raising Programme We are excited to announce that Cambridge East PTA has joined the Vet Post Fur-raising Programme!
It's an easy way to get the best for your pets while supporting our cause. Thank you for your continued support!
Pizza Lunches - the PTA hold a Pizza Lunch each fortnight on a Friday - keep an eye on your emails or our website calendar for the next Pizza Lunch. Orders always close on the Wednesday before the Pizza Lunch. Our first pizza lunch for Term 4 will be next Friday, 1 November. Click here to order.
Entertainment Book -Grab your Entertainment Book online at www.entertainmentnz.com and choose Cambridge East School as your fundraiser - 20% of your purchase goes directly to support our school!
Edge Parent Portal/App
Our Student Management System, Edge, have made some big changes recently, including providing an app for our parents to use to view their child's attendance and school report, pay their school account, and advise us of an absence. Follow this link to view a copy of their information document below to help you set up their App or Parent Portal.
Learners of the Week
Learner of the Week certificates will be presented at tomorrow's assembly at 2pm in the school hall. All welcome.
Koru 1
Frances Budd - Frances, the commitment to executing your role in the play during reading is impressive. Your ability to work collaboratively in a creative way lets your personality shine. Ka rawe!
Bryn Riddell - Bryn, I am so impressed with the progress you have made in writing this year. Your ability to include vocabulary and language features from books you read is something to be extremely proud of. Tino pai to mahi!
Koru 2
Chloe Preston - Chloe, you put so much thought into your Noh mask, making excellent choices of images and colour to refelct the emotion you wanted to portray. We love your thoughtful contributions to inquiry discussions. Keep it up, Chloe.
Max Stubbs - Max, you are really thinking about sounds that letters make and using this to help you with your writing and spelling. You thought hard about the design you wanted to put onto your mask. Ka pai, Max.
Koru 3
Ricky Cook - Great work starting your inquiry this term. The table that you have been working on is looking awesome. You should be proud of the effort you have put into this. Keep working hard this term, Ricky!
Lucas Clint - Lucas, you quietly work away on your non-negotiables. Your writing has come leaps and bounds this year and I can see you implementing your different sentences types, making your writing more exciting. Great effort!
Koru 4
Evie Daly - Evie, it's great to see the effort you are putting into your independent writing. You are persevering with writing longer stories and you are to adding detail through your choice of vocabulary. Keep it up, Evie! Heaven Cecil-Edmonds - You have been very focused on your learning this year, Heaven. It has been great to see your collaborating with peers when completing exploration stations, and non-negotiables. Keep up the great effort, Heaven!
Room 10
Carter Hill - Carter, you have been working so hard during our literacy sessions and it is wonderful to see your confidence growing. Hearing you blend your letter sounds together when reading words is so exciting! Keep up your amazing mahi.
Miller Bird - The personal and academic growth you have made this year is impressive, Miller. I am incredibly proud of the focus, determination, and effort you have put into your learning. Your hard work at home and at school has not gone unnoticed. Ka pai!
Room 11
Eve Spence - Eve, you can be proud of the progress you have made this year. You are always keen to learn and improve. Keep it up!
Nagesh Modhwadia - Nagesh, I am so proud of the way you start every day with a wonderful smile and positive attitude. Keep it up!
Room 12
Mieke van de Wall - Wow! What a superstar you are during your reading group lessons, Mieke, sharing your ideas and giving everything a try. Kia kaha tonu raa - keep giving it heaps!
Rebecca Stewart - I am so proud of the way you used a modelled example of writing to produce your own clever recount - this was fantastic! Tino pai to mahi, you are a great writer, Rebecca.
Room 13
Harry McIntosh - Harry, you are so enthusiastic during our reading sessions. You always try your best and have lots of ideas to share. Ka pai!
Charlotte Hogg - Charlotte, you can be proud of the effort you put into your learning. You have been including more detail in your writing which is wonderful. Keep it up!
Room 14
Ayaan Bhalla - Ayaan, I am so proud of the effort that you are putting in to your reading. You constantly challenge yourself and show a great attitude to learning. Tino pai to mahi!
Coco Bryant - Coco, you can be proud of the kindness and consideration that you show towards your peers. You are fast becoming a leader in Room 14. Ka pai, Coco!
Room 15
Traethym Hohaia-Ward - I am so incredibly proud of the effort and determination you have been putting into your learning this term Traethym. You are doing such an amazing job. Kia mau tonu te kaha whakamatakau.
Truan Walker - Truan, you are putting amazing effort into your literacy learning. You are using your letter sound knowledge to solve new words when you read. Keep this up!
Room 16
Ethan Gabote - Ethan, it is great to see you starting to take part in group activities. Your consistently smiley face and cheerful attitude make you a positive member of our class. Ka pai!
Te Puna 19
Cruz Osborne - You have been pushing yourself to try more challenging math and always try your best in tutorials. It is great to see you stretching yourself and feeling proud of your achievements. Kia kaha, Cruz!
Zoe Nelson - You have such a positive attitude to learning, Zoe. You come to your tutorials ready to learn and always give your best. Keep it up, this attitude will take you far!
Te Puna 22
Ethan Adams - Ethan, you really display the traits of a self-managing learner. I am particularly impressed with the way you seek help when you are unsure about your learning tasks. Keep up the amazing mahi!
Fletcher Clancy - Fletcher, you have really grown as a writer over the last two terms. Your fractured fairytale really showcases this, especially how you managed to make it rhyme. Awesome work, Fletcher!
Auaha M
Zoe Hurst - We are really appreciating the many ways you help out in Auaha M, Zoe. You notice when others need support, and you ensure new learners understand our space and feel comfortable. Kia ora.
Remy Thomas - You keep amazing us with your positive attitude, Remy. Your self-managing skills have grown so much this year, and you always ask for clarification to ensure you can do your best. Ka pai!
Lukas Chittenden - You are putting real effort into your writing, Lukas. You are choosing your vocabulary carefully and adding extra detail to build a picture for your reader. Tino pai to mahi.
Brodie Good - Brodie, you are trying hard to transfer the learning from tutorials through to your independent tasks. Well done on this great effort and the success you are achieving. Ka mau te wehi.
Auaha S
Mikayla Wallis - You are seeking out opportunities to lead yourself further through your learning, Mikayla. We are impressed by the choices you are making and your commitment to high quality learning. Ka pai to mahi, and congratulations on becoming a Self-Director!
Brooklyn Buckley - Brooklyn, we are impressed with your consistent focus on your learning. You have a positive attitude towards all activities and this is reflected in your progress in all areas. Tino pai to mahi.
Tristan Hart - You are making steady progress in all learning areas, Tristan. We are especially impressed with the effort you are putting into literacy tasks and your attitude towards challenging yourself in this area. Great work!
Jaxon Bird - Putting your learning first is not always easy - and Jaxon we are so impressed with how you gauge when your learning needs to come first, and consistently make difficult choices to ensure you are completing your tasks to a high standard. Tino pai to mahi!
Important Dates
Labour Day - School Closed for Instruction
All Day
Teacher Only Day - School Closed for Instruction
All Day
Journey Kids will be available for child care if required. Please book at www.journeykids.co.nz
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