Term Three: 3rd September 2018 Week Seven

Phone: 871 2844 Fax: 871 2806 Mobile: 027 714 8819 (for student absence texts only) Email address: [email protected] http://www.pokuru.school.nz

Tēna koutou Tēna koutou Tēna koutou katoa! POKURU SCHOOL IS SMOKE FREE Whakahonore nga wa o mua, Hei tautoko nga wa e Important Dates for Term 3: I hope all the Fathers out there had a lovely ‘Fathers Day’. Congratula- 6th September— Kapa Haka Festival tions to Bevan Gedye, we are pleased we could make your day just a little more special. I am imagining that outdoor celebrations were put on hold. 7th September—Navigators Assembly Mr 9 year old woke on Saturday morning to tell me it was the first day of 14th September—Explorers Assembly spring. My response to that was, that I’m pretty sure no one else got that 17th September—Rural and Roses Cross memo. It is hard to believe that we can actually have more rain. But down Country it comes!!! 21st September—Assembly We had a great week with the ASB Getwise facilitator, Callum 28th September—Term Three ends Braithwaite, in the school. The programme inspires and engages students to become Cash Clever Kiwis. It was great to hear our juniors Father’s Day Raffle Result singing the catchy tunes that Callum had introduced. Thank you to everyone for their support of our Father’s Day raffle. This week’s programme includes the annual Kapahaka festival. The time- The raffle was drawn at last table is 6th September 2018 8am—Pōwhiri. Then at 25 minute timeslots Friday’s assembly and the result is as follows: from 9am beginning with Kihikihi, Te Pahu, Pekerau, Ngutunui Enviro, 10.20 Te Kotahitanga (Pokuru and Korakonui), Waipā Christian, Te Winner Father’s Day Hamper— Purapura o , Nga Purapura o Te Aroha, Ōhaupō, Kāwhia, T.A.I Ticket number 0370—Gedye Lunch 12.30-1pm, TA College, 1pm, 1.25pm, T.A.P.S. 2.15pm. Congratulations and enjoy your Presentation of Taonga and 2.40pm T.A.P.S hand over to Pirongia hamper Bevan. School, who will be hosting this event next year. The doors to the event centre will close just before each performance so if you are intending on watching our students perform we suggest you are there at 10am to ensure you do not miss out. A very special thank you to Delwyn and Serita for making this possible for our students. You are both treasures and we are so lucky that you share your talents with us.

There will be an assembly this week hosted by the Navigators. My understanding is that the dental clinic will be moving on Thursday so this may make our parking situation a little easier. If weather permits I will however ask that as many as possible park on the top field to assist with Staff Email Addresses the congestion.

Vicki Robinson— Hei konā mai i roto i ngā mihi from Vicki and the team at Pokuru [email protected] Mandy Dawson— [email protected] Jo Witherick—[email protected] Deb Diack—[email protected] Nicole Duncan— [email protected] Kelly Hollinshead- [email protected] Delwyn Matene— [email protected] Pixie Tims—[email protected] Natasha Dunne - [email protected] Di Shariff— [email protected] Welcome: Te Awamutu Boys & Girls Agricultural Club Group Day 2018 - Joined with Eastern Zone A very warm Pokuru welcome to India-Rose in the Junior Flyers and Carla in the Explorers. We hope that you enjoy Korakonui School will be hosting Group Day this year at your time at Pokuru School. Korakonui School 734 Wharepuhunga Road, on Wednesday 24th October Reading Awards presented for the last week were: starting a 10am sharp, for students who have reared a lamb or goat this year at Junior Flyers: 175 nights—Miller these schools: Korakonui, Pokuru, St Pats, Waipa Christian, TAI, TAPS, Navigators: 75 nights—Sophie W Pekerau, Kihikihi, plus Pukeatua, Arohena, Wharepapa South and Puahue. Saving 100 nights—Kylah-Rose, dates for Group Day (and 125 nights—Charlie B Show) for Lambs and Goats are: Awesome work from all of our great readers! Early 1st July-19th August and Lates: 20th August-20th September. Rocket Spellers for the last week were: Bio Security measures will be in place - on the day we re- Navigators: Riley B, Sunnie, Riley N, Paige, quire clean vehicles, clean footwear and clean animals Portia, Ariana please. Explorers: Greer, Isla, Lexi Dia, Regan, Benji Entry is free ~ BBQ and drinks available on the day. Congratulations and well done. Keep up the Please email Faye Ashmore great work . at [email protected] to register. Judges Fielday - Tuesday 11th September, 10.30am morning tea - 11am start, at Kihikihi Equestrian Park Grounds, Dick SPORTS NOTICES Street, Kihikihi

Lower Waipa Cross Country Results 2018 Congratulations to all of our students that participated in the Lower Waipa Interschool Cross country at on Friday 24th August. Paterangi School have now forwarded us the schedule of results which are as follows: Junior Girls: 18th —Maniyah—6.55m, 21st—Sophie W—7.01m, 22nd —Sophi M—7.04m, 39th—Portia—7.38m, 41st —Georgia—7.42m, 45th —Lexi Dis—8.03m, 48th Lexi Dia—8.23m, 49th—Sara—8.40m Junior Boys: 26th—Isaac—6.02m, 39th—Tayne—6.37m, 42nd—Riley Bir—6.38m 51st—Benji—6.57m 61st—Aiden—7.29m 62nd—Devon—7.34m Intermediate Girls: 15th—Natalee—6.20m, 33rd—Summer—7.00m, 51st—Grace—7.45m, 53rd—Emily—7.59m, 54th—Izzy D—7.59m Intermediate Boys: 12th—Chase—5.21m, 18th—Luke—5.34m, 21st—Cameron—5.43m, 29th—Cooper G—5.57m, 34th—Cooper D—6.09m 41st—Mason—6.27m, 42nd—Wyatt—6.29m Senior Girls: 22nd—Brooklyn—6.20m, Wanting to go to the ball but have nothing to 50th—Sahara—7.54m wear? Pop into the Senior Boys: 11th—Mitchell F—4.51m, 28th—Jack—5.39m, 39th—Braedyn—6.32m 44th—William—7.21m

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