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Review officers will be at our school 11-20 September for our triennial review. This is a wide scoping review where all elements of our school are reviewed. One of the key elements of their focus will be around "what we are doing to support all of our "students learning", which all forms part of our differentiated learning programmes, detailed planning, appropriate assessment practices, and safe, learning journeys for all of our students.

For the next 3 Mondays that Dr Hemmes is away we will have Ashleigh Battaerd (Nurse) in at the same time for anyone to see.

Please make appointments at the office.

Register and Trial Tuesday 12th September 
School Field - down primary end.
After School.
Looking for students for Year 5/6 mix and Year 7/8 mix.

Queries see Leisa McCleery

It is now only four months (122 days) to the Carnival and organisation is well underway in progressing well. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page and give it a “LIKE” to stay up to date. There are now lots of photos from last year so see if you are there.
 
Closer to the Carnival we will be looking for senior students to help out on the day with face painting and also we will be looking for donations of toys for the toy stall so have a think as to whether you are able to help with either of these.
 
By now I am sure you will have the 8th January 2018 in your calendar. We are always looking for ideas and assistance for the carnival so if you can help or have a suggestion please contact the Carnival Administrator, John Skelton Ph 021-795582 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Student Exchange Australia New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation that is registered with all state and territory Departments of Education around Australia and with the Ministry of Education in NZ. We are the first and only secondary exchange organisation in Australia and New Zealand to be certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) and we ensure the highest standards of care and support to our participants. 

We would like to invite your students and families to our FREE Live Online Sessions in March. Students are welcome to register for Thursday, 31st August at 9.30pm NZT.

The LIVE Online session gives students and families the opportunity to learn more about becoming an exchange student and the various scholarship options that are available in 2017. 

Students can find out more about our exchange programs to over 25 countries, listen to former exchange students share their experience and learn about our scholarships and discounts on offer in 2017. Please note that the deadline for Scholarship and Early Bird Discount applications is 31st October 2017. 

We now offer 14 partial scholarships for semester and year applicants including our 2 x NEW New Zealand Ambassador Scholarships. 

"You come back a different person, with so much more confidence & you feel that you can conquer the world"  Jessica, Semester Program to Italy

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This Saturday on the 26th of August Tairua School is hosting a fun run around the shore of Tairua Harbour.

Both the 2.5km fun run/walk and the 5km fun run will start and finish at Tairua school. The start time is 9am, so runners will need to register and pay their $5 entry fee at least 15 minutes before this.

There will be awards for the top places in the different age categories. All money raised will go to Room 6’s Totara Springs Camp.

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New Entrant Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 6th September
6.30 - 7.30pm
Mercury Bay Area School staffroom

Representatives from Kauri Learners, Peanutz, Mercury Bay Preschool, Mercury Bay Kindergarten, Riverlee and Mercury Bay Area School will be there to talk about some common questions people have about transitioning to school.

We will be discussing:
School readiness (What does that mean?)
Our transition process
The importance of play

Please email Anne-Maree McDougall at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions regarding this evening.

Here it is - time to study!

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Over the last 12 months and more, we have noticed our bus bay in the morning has become increasingly busy and whilst there is generally a good flow of parents/caregivers through the bus bay in the mornings, there is significant congestion.

Murphys are very concerned about the safety of students and bus, and their bus drivers when we have significant congestion. We, as a school, are aiming to manage this every morning so that we can continue to have a safe, steady flow of traffic – both bus and parental cars – through the bus bay.

Generally speaking things are going really well –which is fantastic. I know too that when it is wet, the traffic flow increases and hence the reasons for us all to be fully aware of how we can operate in this space with 100% safety.

NCEA fees need to be paid to the school by the 1st of September 2017, the school will then pass your fee on to NZQA once all students have paid. Once your fees are paid it will enable your results to be recorded on your Record of Achievement and for any qualifications to be awarded. $76.70 per candidate.

Can I get help to pay?
If you are a domestic student you can apply for financial assistance to pay your fees. To get this help your parents or caregivers must meet one of the following conditions: 
Be receiving a Work and Income or StudyLink benefit or have a Community Services Card.
Have a joint family income that qualifies for a Community Services Card.
Have two or more children entered as candidates with fees more than $200. 
To get financial assistance you have to fill in a Financial Assistance form and give it to your school. You can get this form from your school or the NZQA website at: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/entry-into-ncea/fees-for-ncea/financial-assistance/. 

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Open Forum

Wednesday 16th August

5.30 – 6.30pm in the School Library

All parents and caregivers are invited to hear about the vision and use of a ‘Student Profile’ for the Middle Years (Year 7-10). This profile is being developed as an innovative learning and assessment tool to promote and encourage the engagements of students in the Middle Years.

Kind regards

Julie Bougen

Deputy Principal – Middle Years

As part of the Year 9 and 10 Health Education curriculum the students will learn about the following;

Year 9:
- Mental health and resilience
- Safe decision making around alcohol
- Sexuality education including, assertiveness and decision making around contraception, consent and healthy relationships

Year 10:
- Functional anatomy
- Mental Health and resilience
- Drugs and alcohol safety
- Sexuality education including, assertiveness and decision making around contraception, consent, knowledge and understanding of sexually transmitted infections

On Thursday the 10th of August at 6pm in the library there will be a community consultation for parents / guardians who would like more discussion around this.

Kind regards

Peter Davy

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Bus Drivers needed…

Multiple Permanent Part Time and Casual vacancies around the Hauraki / Coromandel region

We have a number of depots located throughout the Hauraki / Coromandel Region, each responsible for delivering quality service. Depots are based in Whitianga, Kerepehi, Waihi, Paeroa and Kopu, as well as a number of satellite depots.

The role of a Bus Driver is both rewarding and fulfilling so If you:
• Are recently retired and just looking for something to help fill some of your day or
• Your children have reached the age that you can spend mornings and afternoons driving and want to have school holidays off or
• Need to earn a bit of cash and
• Thrive on providing excellent customer service and
• Have a preference to work in a 'sole charge' role and also
• Really enjoy driving
To succeed in this role it is essential you have:
• A clean driving record
• The right to live and work in New Zealand
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• A valid full Class 1 New Zealand Drivers Licence for at least 2 years
Murphy Buses will give full training to gain your Class 2 Driver Licence and P Endorsement (if required) and the skills to complete your duties in this position.

Opportunities may also exist for you to do charters and other such driving duties
If you are ready, willing and able don’t hesitate – call us today on 868 6265 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your interest or call in to 7 Kopu Road, Kopu and pick up an application.