Tainui School - Dunedin

Come along to our biscuit decorating class run by the very popular and talented LITTLE BISCUIT. She's booked out for the rest of the year, indicating how fabulous her classes are.
WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 6:30-9:00
TAINUI SCHOOL HALL
$35
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL to [email protected]

https://www.littlebiscuitnz.co/

We'd love to see you here on Thursday morning. Please bring your own cup/s.

Reminder: We're closed tomorrow as all staff will be at Tuhura Otago Museum for a day of professional learning alongside those from other Peninsula Cluster schools.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Tuesday, following the King's Birthday public holiday.

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Today's Cross Country event is going ahead at this stage. If conditions deteriorate we will revise our decision and let you know as soon as we can.

First race starts at 10:45 at Tāhuna Park in Victoria Road.

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Today's scheduled cross country event has been POSTPONED until Monday due to the wet and cold conditions as well as a poor forecast for the morning.

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We're 'speaking up, standing together, and stopping bullying'. Let's show our support for PINK SHIRT DAY by wearing something PINK on Friday.

Before school, Awhina Atu councillors will be in the courtyard happy to paint the faces of those who wish to become even pinker!

Do these items belong to your tamariki or whānau?

TONIGHT AT 7PM IN THE HALL - Understanding Our Kids Online. If you haven't registered, please just turn up. Snacks and drinks from 6:30, free childcare in the library, and spot prizes. See you here soon.

Coming soon - this Thursday evening in fact. Please come along to this very important ‘Our Kids Online’ session for parents and whānau. Presenter Rob Cope, is not only ‘to the point’ on this topic, he is entertaining and focused on helping adults to understand the online world our children are in.

Please register now for this free event if you haven’t already.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/understanding-our-kids-online-world-how-to-keep-them-safe/otago

Snacks and drinks from 6.30pm, spot prizes, free childcare, presentation begins at 7pm in the Hall. See you there!

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Register NOW for the vitally important free and entertaining evening for EACH and EVERY family. Attending “Understanding Our Kids Online” will be one of the most crucial steps you can take to help and support your children in an online world. Please DON’T leave your child’s safety online to chance!

* Presenter: Rob Cope

* Thursday 9 May 7pm - 9pm in our hall

* Recommend that at least one adult from each family attends - parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, family friend, caregiver

* Snacks and drinks available from 6.30pm

* Free childcare

* Spot prizes

See you there!

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Kia ora tatou.
The Working Bee scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday 20th) is cancelled.
Thanks.

It’s really important that an adult from each family attends this FREE and critical OUR KIDS ONLINE evening. There will be free childcare, a snack and a drink will be provided, and spot prizes will be up for grabs.

Please register now https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/understanding-our-kids-online-world-how-to-keep-them-safe/otago

Our PORTRAIT GALLERY ART EXHIBITION opened yesterday. Open 7:45 - 5:15 daily, with a late night tonight (closes at 7:00). Closes on Friday 10:30.

Come along and enjoy viewing artworks created by all of our tamariki this term.

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You're invited to our PORTRAIT GALLERY EXHIBITION. Opens in our hall at noon on Monday and closes on Friday at 10:30.

Six lovely 'Easter School Holiday' baskets to win in the PTA Raffle. $2 per ticket. All cards and money are due back to school on Monday. Have you sold your family's card yet?

LOST PROPERTY GALORE! Access photos of items from our baskets here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iZoyN3etdbdXWEY6FngphAv5Oz5_MbfF?usp=drive_link

Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity at the end of the term.

Lost Property March 2024 - Google Drive

SCOUT (DCC's Safe & Active Travel to School mascot), Lisa Byers and Shelley Wilde will be at the corner of Marlow & Cavell Streets just after 8am tomorrow, and ready to walk to school at 8:15. Tamariki, parents and whānau are all invited to join us on this Scout - The Safe & Active Travel Mascot walk.

MOVE IT MARCH with Scout - The Safe & Active Travel Mascot is almost here. Keep an eye out for further details.

STUDENT PROFILE MEETINGS NEXT WEEK: Is there anything your child’s teacher needs to know? Parents and whānau may wish to take the opportunity to share any information they think their child’s teacher needs to know about their child or their learning in 10-minute student profile meetings. Bookings are made via the Skool Loop app.

FREE PLAY EVENT FOR ANYONE AND EVERYONE TOMORROW FROM 3PM to 4:30PM.

This Wednesday evening from 5.30pm, bring along some 'picnic kai' and join other families and teachers in the main courtyard for a casual dinner.

At 6pm Tai Timu classrooms (Y1 - Y3) will open for you to visit and hear more about learning programmes, routines and expectations. It's also a great time to get to know more about your child's teacher.

Tai Pari classrooms (Y4 - Y6) open at 6.30pm.

We look forward to seeing you here!

Please note: (1) Kererū parents: Your 'Meet the Teacher' is on tomorrow evening (5.30pm picnic tea and Kererū opening at 6m). (2) Kea parents: Your 'Meet the Teacher' has been postponed and a new date will be advertised as soon as possible.

Look at what's happening here this coming Friday after school! Those from our wider community are welcome as well.

Registrations for our summer sports teams close at 5pm tomorrow (Monday). Check our Panui email or Skool Loop for links to the registration forms.

Tomorrow is the day! We're really looking forward to seeing our tamariki, returning their smiles, listening to their stories, and getting their learning underway for the year.

Classrooms open at 8:30 and classes begin at 9:00. If you need Before School Care, this is available in Hukatai from 8:00.

This year's WEET-BIX KIDS TRYathlon is not far away (Sunday 3 March). The earlybird price that saves you $16.50, ends at midnight on Sunday 4 February.

Find out more https://tryathlon.co.nz/ and remember to join our Tainui School group.

We're getting ready for the start of the new school year.

Our Office re-opened today. Hours are 8:30 - 3:00 on weekdays until our start date of Wednesday 31 January. Office hours will then revert to the usual 8:00 - 4:00.

Stationery packs are available. Payment can be made by EFTPOS (not credit), cash or Internet Banking. If you already make regular automatic payments to us, packs can be added to your account.

You may wish to enrol your child in these very affordable music classes taught by passionate and experienced staff from SMMC Otago.

A scooter, a puffer vest, a hoodie and a sweatshirt have all been left behind. If they're yours you can collect them this week.

TOMORROW'S THE DAY for our FAMILY FIESTA which includes the CRAZY COLOUR CHASE and a BLANKET SALE (similar to a car boot sale). Gates open at 11am and the weather forecast is looking great!

Purchase $2 tickets at the gates, in the school grounds or at our main office. Activities, rides, food, and drinks (except those from the coffee cart) use up just one of your tickets. You'll need two tickets (worth $4) to enter the CRAZY COLOUR CHASE.

Cash is preferred, however EFTPOS will be available in our office for purchasing the $2 tickets.

We're looking forward to seeing you at our FAMILY FIESTA!

Sunday's weather forecast is looking great for our Family Fiesta, Crazy Colour Chase and Blanket Sale! Opening at 11am and closing at 2pm. We're looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.