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A warm welcome to our new students Quinn Bradley & Jamar Ngataki-Want
Kia ora e te whaanau,
I had the privilege recently to attend a conference, and I became engaged in a conversation with other Principals about the skills children need to be well-equipped for the future, thinking about the 21st-century skills for learning. An interesting and important element has been the teaching and learning around emotional intelligence.
Research has shown that children with higher emotional intelligence tend to perform better academically. They are better equipped to manage stress, maintain focus, and navigate social interactions with peers and teachers. It also supports social and emotional well-being: Developing emotional intelligence helps children understand and manage their emotions, promoting greater well-being and resilience. Children who can identify and manage their feelings can better regulate their behaviours and form positive relationships with others.
Roopuu Maahuri has been implementing The Zones of Regulation programme, and it’s a great framework that we can all use at school and home, so I thought I would share this with all. It also provides strategies to help children regulate their behaviour and responses to different situations.
The framework is divided into four colour-coded zones, each representing a different level of emotion...
- Blue Zone: This zone represents a low level of energy or alertness, such as feeling sad, tired, or bored.
- Green Zone: This zone represents a calm and focused state of mind, where a student is ready to learn and engage with others.
- Yellow Zone: This zone represents a heightened state of alertness, where a student may feel frustrated, anxious, or excited.
- Red Zone: This zone represents a significantly heightened state of arousal, where a student may feel angry, aggressive, or out of control.
The Zones of Regulation programme helps students recognise and label their emotions and provides them with tools and strategies to move between different zones as needed. For example, a student feeling anxious or overwhelmed may need to use calming techniques to move from the yellow zone to the green zone. Similarly, a student feeling bored or disengaged may need to use energising strategies to move from the blue zone to the green zone.
Blue Zone (low energy):
- Take a break and do a physical activity, like stretching or going for a walk, fresh air
- Listen to calming music or a guided meditation
- Use a weighted blanket or hug themselves tightly for comfort
Green Zone (calm and focused):
- Take deep breaths to calm down or practice mindfulness
- Use positive self-talk to reinforce positive thoughts and behaviours
- Engage in a favourite activity or hobby to relax and destress
Yellow Zone (heightened alertness):
- Identify the source of their feelings and try to problem-solve or reframe the situation
- Put the problem into perspective
- Use a stress ball or fidget toy to release tension
- Take a break to do a physical activity or engage in a calming activity, like drawing or writing
Red Zone (extreme arousal):
- Take a break to remove themselves from the situation
- Use deep breathing or other relaxation techniques to calm down
- Identify a trusted adult or friend to talk to and seek support.
Finding which strategies work for each child is beneficial. There are many resources online for those who are interested in finding out more.
We are very excited about our Colour Run next week, and it’s been amazing seeing all the donations coming in. Reminder to please let us know if your child does not want to take part in the Colour Run; otherwise, all children will be able to participate and get covered in powder paint as they run through the obstacle course. If you are still wanting to sign your child up to collect donations, here is the website… https://puketahaschoolcolourrun.raiseit.co.nz/hub
Have a great rest of your week.
Ngaa mihi nui,
Nyree Olliver
Netball Season 2023
Please sign up and pay via Kindo by this Friday 24th March also complete the Netball Registration form
EWCS Swimming
If your child has been selected to attend EWCS Swimming event plesae give permission via Kindo.
Tui Ridge Camp
Year 5 & 6 camp is Wednesday & Thursday 5th & 6th April. Please give permission to attend and complete the Medical & Dietary Form. Cost is $104 to be paid via Kindo.
Rangiwhia Trip
Year 7 & 8 trip to Te Awamutu. Tuesday 4th April. Please give permission via Kindo.
Telephone Road Closure- Please support by signing this petition
Telephone Road is a vital link for our communities, and we need your support to show the decision-makers closure is not acceptable.
https://www.petitions.net/reop
Hockey Holiday Programme
April School Holidays: 17th-21st April from 7:30am TO 4:30pm at Gallagher Hockey Centre, Queens Avenue. Cost $60 per day
ww.youthtown.org.nz | @youthtownnz | 0800 004 566
Mountain Bike race
The annual TE MIRO TWISTER race is on Sunday, 2nd April 2023, this event offers race distances for everyone and caters for all fitness and skill levels. 2.5km for our Littlies or Beginners and sponsored by the team at Lockerbie Estate!
Longer distances: 7km, 14km or 21 km (E-bike classes available in 14km and 21km)
Entries are now open at the following link: https://my.result.com/233344/
Speak for Success Holiday Programme
School Holidays: 17-20 April 1-4 days Age 10+ Gain Certificate
Crucial topics: leadership, bullies, conflict, challenges, depression, sports-stress, health, public speaking and AWESOME activities. Ring Roz 027 248 2888 www.speak4success.co.nz
Need a Maths tutor?
Owl Farm Open Day
Saturday 1 April 10am - 2pm, Free Entry. St Peters Cambridge. www.owlfarm.nz
Visit a working dairy farm!
Watch cows being milked! (11am–12.30pm)
Visit the wetland area! (Tours at 11am and 12.30pm)
Games, giveaways, food and much more!
Great for the whole family!
Netaball School Holiday Skills Camps
9.30am - 3pm each day at Hamilton Netball Centre
For further information and to register Click Here
First off thank you to those who attended our AGM held earlier in the week. The PTA had a pretty great year in 2022 with the treasurer reporting on income exceeding $44,000, and we made contributions of over $42,000 back to the school. It was much appreciated by the school and it allowed them to subsidise school camps, finish the learning through play area, buy some stage lighting, purchase new chrome books and other bits and bobs. The wish list is long which is why we are motivated to have another stellar year. I have agreed to remain as Chairperson, Sonay Sharp was voted in as Secretary replacing Paula Brown and we are still looking for a treasurer to replace Charmaine so please make contact if you have some time to take on this role. Thank you to all who help make the events we run so successful, we know how lucky we are to be amongst a community who cares.
Upcoming Events:
Colour Run - Thursday 30th March 1.40pm
This has been a real surprise success story so far as the kids seems to be really keen to be a part of this event and the sponsorship total so far has exceeded our expectation, so we are very excited to see where it ends. All children are invited to take part whether they have raised any money or not, we just want to end the day with a bit of messy play and everyone to have a bit of fun. There will be seven colour stations (thank you to our sponsors), some sprinklers and obstacles around the Fun-Run course. There will be some more spot prizes given out at assembly on Monday for those who have signed up, plus some spot prizes at the event itself. All sponsors and families are invited to come and watch this event. We will need helpers to set up and splash colour so please make contact if you can help with that.
Puketaha PTA Annual Golf Day- Term 2 Sunday May 7th
We have set a date for this very popular event. We couldn’t find a suitable date in term one so it will be held early on in term two. Check out the attached flyer. We will be looking for hole sponsors ($100 per hole) and please let me know if you would like to enter a team. We would love to hear from anyone with offers of prizes for the teams/ raffle or novelty holes!
Scrap Metal Day – Term 2 Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st May
This was an opportunity for our community to have a bit of a clean-up and us have a win while doing so, so this is back again this year. Start stashing your scrap metal so we can recycle it for the good of the school. See flyer attached.
The Yummy stickers promotion is back for 2023. Sticker sheets can be obtained from the school office, or from their website https://www.yummyfruit.co.nz/schools/
Kind regards,
Merynn Connors
PTA Chairperson M :027 6296820