News Upper Moutere School

Cyber Safety/ Digital Citizenship

Published on May 11th, 2012 (1 week ago.)

This term all classes are discussing and thinking about what it is to be a ‘Digital Citizen” (yes another new term to add to your vocabulary!) They will be discussing; How do we behave when we are online? How do we stay safe when we are online? How do I get help? etc. Our plan [...]

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Supporters of Upper Moutere School

Published on May 11th, 2012 (1 week ago.)

SUMS is meeting next week as they are starting to get into the swing of the School Fair which will be held on Saturday 4 November. Keep a watch out for how you can help with this event. For this to be a success we will need everyone involved. Some of the funds raised from [...]

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Kia Kaha

Published on May 11th, 2012 (1 week ago.)

Over the next two weeks all our classes will be participating in the Kia Kaha programme. This is a well established national programme we revisit every three years. It focuses on how to work as a team and deal with personal conflict and bullying behaviour. We will talk about how we feel and act when [...]

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BOT Elections

Published on May 11th, 2012 (1 week ago.)

UPPER MOUTERE SCHOOL Board of Trustees Election Declaration of Results At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Topping, Lara Berriman, Patsy Signed Saree Dickson Returning Officer

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Staff

Published on May 11th, 2012 (1 week ago.)

We Welcome New Members to Our Team Deputy Principal Todd Brodie has been appointed to take up Paul’s position as Deputy Principal and teacher of Room 5 starting Term 3. Todd is presently teaching at Nelson Intermediate. He is very excited to be joining our team as are we. Board of Trustees We welcome Patsy [...]

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Professional Development

Published on March 23rd, 2012 (1 month, 3 weeks ago.)

This term teachers have focussed on more effective assessment of writing, further developing understanding and consistency. We have also been looking at what we can do to improve the achievement of boys and we have been developing our skill level in the use of new e-Learning tools. With the recent purchase of iPads we now [...]

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WEEK 5 (27th Feb – 2nd March)

Published on March 6th, 2012 (2 months, 1 week ago.)

ROOM 1 – Otto Richards, for working really hard to develop your writing skills. It is great to see the pleasure you get from your success. Keep up the hard work. ROOM 2 – Xavier Griffith It’s wonderful to hear you sounding your words out and using your word card at writing time Xavier. You [...]

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WEEK 4 (20 – 24th February)

Published on March 6th, 2012 (2 months, 1 week ago.)

ROOM 1 – Saffron Berriman, for trying your hardest at all classroom tasks. Your great attitude and super smile make you a joy to have in the classroom. ROOM 2 – Angus Van de Ven. I have heard such great things about your reading! You are focussed and really taking control of your learning. Keep [...]

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Board News

Published on March 6th, 2012 (2 months, 1 week ago.)

It is with regret that the Board recently received the resignation of Rob Lane as a Board member. Rob’s contribution over the last five years has been invaluable and his knowledge will be sorely missed. Our thanks go to Rob for the many hours he has given over his term. The Board will discuss the [...]

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Quinney’s Bush Big Day Out – Pushing the Boundaries

Published on March 6th, 2012 (2 months, 1 week ago.)

Last Friday saw us all head off to Quinney’s Bush thanks to the tremendous support of all the parents (and Grand parents ) who were able to join us and provide transport. What an absolutely BRILLIANT day we had. You should be so proud of your children because they made stunning choices all day. The [...]

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