Author: Margaret Streater

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT

Kia ora e te whānau,
It has been wonderful to start the term with such happy, smiling students (and staff). It is a busy term with lots of extra learning and growth happening at school.
Just some things to note:
Navigating the journey (sexuality and body change), Informed and empowered (being safe online) and cross-country training is occurring across the school.
Our NZ creatives unit with Hana-Mae Pilkington has started with Poi this week. This is with a group of Te Tipu and Te Puawai
learners. Whānau are welcome to come to these sessions and share their own skills and knowledge or join in the learning.
Room 6 and 7 have started Pōwhiri learning with Te Whare Taiao O Rangitāne which will lead to the creation of our own process at DSS. Whānau are welcome to come along and get involved in these sessions or share their own knowledge with our students.
A group of students in Te Puawai and a group frorm St. Joseph's school have begun working with JPB Fitness on Thursdays to
increase their fitness and wellbeing.
Our school counsellors started their “Citizen You” leadership
development through REAP this week.
Speech writing has begun in earnest for our speech competition.
Principal disengagement and work hours
You may have heard in the news that NZ primary principal contract negotiations have stalled. As part of a strike action, principals are working to rule for the next 2 months to fight for better conditions to attract and retain principals into our profession. This means that I can only work from 8am- 5pm and not on the weekends or holidays so please excuse me if you do not get a reply to emails or messages or see me at weekend sports if they are outside of these times.
Congratulations to Anna Murphy
We have been very lucky to be able to appoint Anna Murphy as our Deputy Principal. Anna brings many skills to this role but most
importantly she has a real understanding and love for our tamariki! We feel very excited to have her in this new position.
Nga mihi nui Caroline Transom (Principal)

SCHOOL CELEBRATION OF
KINGS CORONATION 5 MAY 2023
Come dressed as a Royal or wear Red, White and Blue

THUMBS UP
Dean Earthmoving Limited for
donating and laying the bark on our playgrounds.
Fonterra for donating 25 sun hats
Woodville Salvation Army for donating skorts

Rewards

CALENDAR

DATE 2022	EVENT
Tue 2 May / Wed 3 May / Fri 5 May / Fri 12 May / Thurs 1 June / Mon 5 June / Wed 7 June / Fri 30 June	School Interviews 3pm-7.30pm / Manuka Technology/School Interviews 3pm-7.30pm / Coronation Day / Bookclub closes / DSS Cross Country / Kings Birthday - SCHOOL CLOSED / Photolife Photos / End of Term 2

A big to
Dean Earthmoving Limited
for generously donating and laying all the new bark on our playgrounds. The bark will help keep our children safe while playing on our amazing playgrounds.

SOS—SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS
AGM MONDAY 15 May 6pm Staffroom
The SOS fundraising committee are holding their AGM on Monday 15th May at 6pm in the Staffroom at South School followed by a general meeting.
We welcome new members anytime of the year and extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join and help us with our new fundraising activity for this year.

JAB RUGBY DUTY
Kia o whanau.
This weekend we are on duty for South School at Coronation Park. We need helpers to run the kiosk, cook sausages and set up the gear. Can you please get in contact with Jed Murphy if you can help. Many hands make light work.
0274905305.

South School Facebook page
www.facebook.com/Dannevirke-South-School-101397252247314.

REMINDERS
DSS Dental Clinic ph 0800825583
Install the Kiwischool App on your phone
Follow us on Facebook

Bystanders vs Upstanders
KiVa lessons equip students with skills to recognise bullying and to support the victims and bullies in a positive way.
A bystander observes a bullying situation and chooses not to help the victim.
An upstander will support the victim by standing up to the bully or removing the victim from the situation and offering their support to report the incident to an adult.

RUMA WHA CONFIDENCE POEMS
Our school focus at the moment for values is Confidence. Ruma Wha have created some poems around this value.

CONFIDENCE

Can do it / Out and ready for it / Never give up / Friendly / I will not give up / Down for it / Excellence / New skill / Calm / Excited / By Reid	Confidence / Organised / Never give up / Fantastic / I’m confident / Doing something different / Easy / Not disappointed / Cool / Excellence / By Vince	Capable / Organised / Never give up / Fantastic / Incredible / Doing something new / Excited / Never think you can’t do it / Calm / Everything is possible / By Layla

CONGRATULATIONS
ANNA MURPHY
New Deputy Principal
DANNEVIRKE SOUTH SCHOOL

SDDAT WLASEEKS& medals/prizes for the overall a trophy & medals/prizes for the overall Tararua District champions

COMMUNITY NOTICES

5 May 2023 Beginners Microsoft Word
Time: 09:30 am - 11:30 am Venue: 15 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
Phone: 06 374 6565 Email: office@tararuareap.co.nz
Website: www.tararuareap.co.nz
Designed for people who want to learn the VERY basic in
Microsoft Word. Koha appreciated

6 May 2023 Dannevirke Markets 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Frequency: Every month on the 4th last Saturday of the month
Venue: Dannevirke A & P Showgrounds
Contact: Jackie Phone: 027 817 6258
A huge variety of stalls to check out, there is truly something for everyone.

9 May 2023 Mental Health 101 9:00am – 4:30pm
Venue: Tararua REAP, 15 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
Phone: 06 374 6565 Email: office@tararuareap.co.nz
Price: Koha appreciated
Giving people the confidence to recognise, relate and respond to people experiencing
mental health challenges.
12 May 2023 Money Saving Meals 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: Tararua REAP, 15 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
Contact: Tararua REAP Phone: 06 374 6565
Email: office@tararuareap.co.nz
Learn how to utilise supermarket specials to create nutritious family meals. A koha is appreciated.
17 May 2023 First Aid Courses 2023
Time: 08:30 am - 2 day course
Venue: 15 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
To register for either a Comprehensive First Aid, Essential First Aid or First Aid Prevention
Courses , register online at www.redcross.org.nz or call 0800 733 2767.

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