This week at Titirangi School

This week at Titirangi School

Week 9, Term 3 ~
22 September 2022 

Year 1 Art on display on the stairs coming from the drop off zone

Message from John McGowan

150th Celebrations  
 
In terms of our schooling system* 150 years of the existence of a school is a huge milestone and one worthy of celebrating. It is in this context we invite you to attend the celebrations on the afternoon of Tuesday 27 September. Everybody who has an interest in Titirangi School is most welcome to attend. There will be speakers, from those currently at the school and who have been at the school. These speeches will be succinct! Cultural performances will follow, including kapa haka, Pasifika and other dance groups on the stage outside Rooms 4 - 5. This will be followed by a cutting of the 150th cake by the most senior past student and the youngest current student. 

There will then be tours of the Art Trail and an exhibition of historical photos in the school hall. There will also be the opportunity to see the student created documentary 'Looking Back, Moving Forward.'
Should you have any queries, please contact the school: office@titirangi.school.nz 
or 09 817 8346.

 Thank you to everybody who has been involved in the preparation of this milestone event in the life of the school and the community. Please note that if the weather does not provide for the celebrations to take place outside the exhibition of historical photos will still take place in the hall while anybody brave enough can follow the Art Trail.

 *The Education Act 1877 established free, compulsory and secular education for all Pakeha children. The Act did not apply to Maori children, but they could attend the free schools of their parents wanted them to. Primary school education was made compulsory for Maori in 1894. (Source: NZ History).
 
 Monday 26 September  School closed Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
 
2022 Term Dates
Term 3: School finishes at 2.55 pm on Friday 30 September.
Term 4: School starts at 8.50 am on Monday 17 October.
 
Office: The school office will be open from 9.00 am - 12.00 noon on Friday 14 October.

 John McGowan
Acting Principal 
 
 Follow the links for the following articles
Board of Trustees Update Post Elections
Members of Parliament Visit TPS
Celebrating student success
Interschool Gymnastics 
 Interschool Netball
2023 Out of Zone Ballot
 

 
Drop off zone campaign
 
The  P2 Area 2.15 - 3.15 pm
 
Auckland Transport (AT) and the police are focussing on the enforcement of the provisions of the P2 (parking limited to two minutes) in the afternoons during school terms. As part of this action the school is reminding users of this area of the heightened enforcement, while also, as part of our commitment to Travelwise, promoting pedestrian safety.

 You are requested to comply with the signage posted in the area near the steps to the school on Atkinson Road: Maximum of two minutes parking and stay in your car. Using this area near the top of the steps to/from the school should be pretty straightforward as all that needs to happen is for your child to be waiting for you near the benches beside the P2 zone and they can get into your vehicle. Stop, pick up and go (within two minutes). This process can happen from 2.55 - 3.15 pm (as provided for by the P2 AT sign) so there is plenty of time if you wish to avail yourself of this pick up point
 
Please only stop in this area if your child is within sight so they get into the car and you can depart thereby leaving the space for other parents/caregivers to uplift their children. This is an ultimate example of practically sharing a valuable resource, namely a conveniently sited space for pick up and go.
 
P2 Area 8.00 - 9.00 am
The morning drop off of children is working very well. Rarely are all spaces taken meaning drivers can stop, drop and go with the minimum of delay. This democratizes the space by allowing as many people as possible to use this precious space. It certainly demonstrates a commitment to the sharing of a very valuable resource. This is what we are looking to achieve during afternoon pick ups.
 
Thank you for the compliance of the signage in the mornings. It makes a big difference.

150th Anniversary Open Day ~ 
 
27th September from  1pm

What an amazing day this is going to be! Teachers and Students have been working hard to prepare for a birthday celebration for all to remember.
The Open Day will begin at 1pm with:
Speeches (snappy speeches) from the Board of Trustees, School Leadership and the community
Performances from Kapa Haka, Pasifika Group, Dance Troupe and background music from the school band and tutors.
Cutting of the 150th ceremonial cake by our oldest and youngest student on the day - some more cake in class
Opening and touring of the 2022 Titirangi Primary Art Trail
Collecting Treasures and Mementos for the laying of the 2022 Time Capsule at the end of the year.
Please come and celebrate the day and bring with you any and all that feel the connection to our wonderful kura!

What's happening at school

Week 10
Monday 26 September  
School closed Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
Tuesday 27 September 
150 Years Anniversary Celebrations at school from 1.oopm
Wednesday 28 September
Out of Zone Ballot closes at 12 noon
Friday 30 September
Sushi Lunches
End of Term 3 our school day finishes at 2.55pm
 
Term 4 2022
Term 4 2022 school resumes Monday 17 October at 8.50am

This weeks newsletter items:

2023 Out of Zone Ballot
150th Birthday Celebrations
Term 3 Friday Lunch Dates
2022 - 2023 Enrolments
Absences - Letting us know your child will be away
Term 3 Extra-Curricular Classes at TPS

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