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Term 3 Newsletter 12/20 24 Sept 2020

Phone/Absence Line 04 902 5596 [email protected]

Dear Parents and Guardians

This is the last newsletter for the term. Next term, the first newsletter will come out in Week 3 as Team Kapiti will be away on camp at Teapot Valley, just out of Nelson. I am looking forward to spending some time with the Year 7 & 8 students. Feedback Friday will also take a break until Week 3.

This has been another interesting term! Opening refurbished buildings, events planned, events postponed, Covid levels up then down we have certainly had it all. I would like to thank the staff who have despite all the unknowns continued to be flexible and change their programmes when required. I would also like to acknowledge our parent community who continue to work with us through what are very uncertain times.

TEAM KAPITI YEAR 7 & 8 CAMP Despite some early uncertainty, the biannual camp to Teapot Valley takes place the first two weeks of Term 4. The students have been preparing throughout this term and I know they are very much looking forward to going away on this adventure. A big thank you to those parents who have volunteered to help out and to those of you who supported the fundraising.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RECRUITMENT The positions have been advertised nationally and applications close on Tuesday 27th October. Interviews are scheduled for early in November. Once we have completed the process we will let you know the outcome.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES With the holidays just days away, here are some of the activities that are available around the area.

Raumati Beach School SKIDS Holiday Programme https://www.skids.co.nz/wp- content/uploads/2020/09/UPDATED-Raumati-Term-3-Beach-Holiday-Programme-Flyer- 2020.pdf

Animates Coastlands School Holiday Programme. https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/animates-coastlands-school-holiday-programme/kapiti-coast

Gymnastics Holiday Programme. https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/gymnastics-holiday-programme/kapiti-coast

Craft Garden. http://www.craftgarden.co.nz/

REMINDER: TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS There are two Teacher Professional Development Days scheduled for Term 4. Please make a note of them in your calendar:

 Tuesday 27th October (Tuesday after Labour Day)  Friday 20th November

Ka kite ano

Mike Farrelly Principal

ZIP PAYMENTS WITH ARGYLE ArgyleOnLine have introduced Zip payments for purchasing uniform. For further information, please go to: https://www.argyleonline.co.nz/zip

HATS REMINDER A reminder that school hats are compulsory to wear in Terms 4 and 1. Hats are $15 and available to purchase on Kindo, Argyle Online or at the school office.

COHORT ENTRY PROPOSAL Raumati Beach School is proposing to start cohort entry in 2021. This means students will start with a group of their peers who will all be 5 within the same 5 weeks. Cohort entry is about helping children to settle better in school. There's evidence that starting school alongside other children helps children build relationships and supports a smoother entry to school life.

They will visit school together and begin their Raumati Beach School journey on set dates. These dates for 2021 are:

This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and feedback on the proposed cohort entry for 2021. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2DF7N2J.

Any questions or queries please feel free to contact [email protected] Allie McHugo, Wharemauku Team Lead.

SCOOTER ACTION Students from Room 11’s Photography Club captured this great mid-air action shot earlier this week!

25 Sept Mufti Day 25 Sept End of Term Three 12 Oct Start of Term Four 12-16 Oct Teapot Valley Rms 13,14,18 19-23 Oct Teapot Valley Rms 15,16,17 23 Oct Student Placement 2021 Forms Due 26 Oct Labour Day 27 Oct Teacher Only Day 28 Oct Rms 11, 12 Parliament Visit 30 Oct Rms 19, 20 Parliament Visit 30 Oct Pink Shirt Day 20 Nov Teacher Only Day 14 Dec End of Term 4 – 12.30pm

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Football Holiday Programme Tuesday & Thursday (both weeks) 9-12 year olds Wednesday & Friday (both weeks) 7-8 year olds Cost $25 for 1 session or $40 for 2 sessions if booked the same week. Coached by Magno Vieira, ex professional footballer. Contact Magno on 022 355 6340 or [email protected]. Facebook @footballholidayprogramme.

School Holiday Sibling Pop-in Portrait Just $60 a pop and your photo is included. Held at Paraparaumu Aquatic Centre on 6 October 10am-1pm. Bookings are essential. For more info & to book go to https://popinphotos.com/book/paraparaumu

Science Club Dr Kenworthy from the Raumati Technology Centre will be running Science Club again in Term 4 for Years 5 to 8. Starting on Thursday 15th October and finishing 3rd December. At the Raumati Technology Centre (a couple of minutes’ walk from school) from 3.15 to 4.30 pm. The cost will be $112. Please contact Sarah Kenworthy on [email protected] or 021 022 29002 to book a place or for more information.

Bigair Kapiti Rec Cheer & Tumbling If you love doing handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, jumps and dance, then you will love Cheerleading and Tumbling! Have you heard that BIGAIR GYM has arrived to Kapiti?! We are currently open for Recreational Cheer and Tumbling classes for Term 4. At Bigair, we know and love cheerleading! We are industry experts - come and learn from the best! Recreational Cheer: Our recreational cheerleading programme is designed for beginners. Our 60 minute classes focus on developing the athletes skill set including tumbling, jumping, stunting, dance, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, teamwork, and confidence. Tumbling: Bigair offers amazing tumbling classes catered to athletes who are beginner through to advanced level tumblers. Athletes learn skills such as front and back handsprings, front and back tucks and layouts! Contact Bigair Gym today to learn more about what Bigair has to offer for your child! We would love to hear from you. Email [email protected]

Kids yoga Sharing the joys of yoga with children - breathing, stretching, strengthening, chanting and relaxing in a playful way. Weekly kids yoga classes starting again every Thursday next term in a beautiful purpose build yoga studio in Paekākāriki. Term 4 classes will run from Thursday 15th October until Thursday 10th December. 4 - 4.30pm is for 6 to 8 year olds 4.45pm – 5.30pm is for 9 to 12 year olds Age recommendations are approximate. Cost for the term is $90. If you are experiencing any financial strain at the moment but still would like for your child to participate, please feel free to approach me. Bookings are open now! Numbers are limited to 9 children per class. Email Anja on [email protected] or text on 021 023 50601.

Paraparaumu Athletics Club The athletics season is approaching and we are now taking registrations! It's a fantastic club and we have fun sessions for under 6's and 7-14 years of age, on Mondays at the Paraparaumu domain, beginning 5th October at 5.15 pm. You can enrol through our website or Facebook page. Parent help on the club nights is much appreciated. www.paraparaumuathletics.club

Evening Planter workshop – Kaye Bustin Studios Come and make your own 2 planters out of soft clay week 1, then come back and glaze and decorate them week 2. It's fun and I'm there to help you along and encourage your creative flair! You also will get, included in the price, 2 small plants each to put inside your pots from Anna at 'The Wilderness', 43, Seaview Road, Paraparaumu Beach DATES: Tuesdays 29th September and 13th October ( you need to come to both!)TIME: 7.30-9pmCOST: $130 includes all materials, clay, 2 firings plus a glass of Bubbles.