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From the Principal EL RANCHO Camp Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia Ora Koutou. Nga mihi kia koutou Tastes like ... delicious lasagna, hotdogs, salad, vegetables, cereal, toast and supper.

What a fantastic week everyone had last week with EOTC experiences. It is a real delight to have received so many favourable comments from parents who assisted at the camps – mostly centred around the well–run programmes and the positive attitude of the students. Thank you and Looks like .... huge cabins and large grounds. A church on the hill. congratulations to staff and children! Sounds like ... the waves crashing on the Kapiti Coast beach. The wind whistling through cracks on the window. SUNHATS It is really important that everyone has a sunhat at school every day from now on. Our uniform sunhat is available from either Academy Apparel or the school office - $11.00 each. Smells like .. aroma of food prepared by amazing cooks. The bathroom soap.

TWILIGHT GALA Exciting news – this is scheduled for the 15th November (see notice on Page 2). Please note that we are now gratefully accepting donations of Feels like .... morning dew cold on your feet when you head out to the playground. sugar and/or condensed milk which will be made into sweets. If you can help in any way, you will be warmly welcomed. All funds raised by the Parents Club are always directed back to supporting the education of the children at Hokowhitu School, so we do SPORTS NEWS depend on your help.

th ENROLMENTS Cricket Draw for Saturday 27 October Summer Soccer at the Arena It is that time of the year, where schools are making plans for classes and numbers for 2013. If your child is enrolling at Intermediate next year, Hoko A Grade vs Stags Panieri Pk 1 please get their enrolment form completed and returned NOW! Please note: Game starts at 8.45am. Please be at the Also, if you know of someone likely to be starting at school next year, please encourage them to make contact with us now. It is really helpful as Under 8’s played in combined team with West End grounds by 8.30am. and Won 4 – 1 this minimises the number of class adjustments we need to make (due to unexpected arrivals/departures) in 2013. Hoko Blue vs Whakarongo Aces Action Indoor Sports 11am

Indoor game at Tremaine Ave. Please be there by 10.45am CONGRATULATIONS Under 10’s played in a combined team with Russell Results from the ICAS competitions; Hoko Gold - Friday evenings at Park, 5.30pm Street and won 2 - 1 MATHEMATICS: Participation awards to – Robert H, Joyee G, Karmeehan S, Annelies O, Aisya E, Matthew C, Xinning G, Fergus WS, Zainab B, th Jewel H. U7 Tball Draw for Saturday 27 October 2012 Credit Awards to – Ben M, Chenuka R, Ben O, Antarisksh N, Monique L Hoko Hawkes vs Parkland 1 Colquhoun Park T2 9am (1hr) Distinction Awards to – Hiroshi M and Nicole C. ENGLISH: Participation awards to – Ben M, Hiroshi M, Aisya E, Joyee G, Xinning G, Antarisksh N, Fergus WS Credit Awards to – Matthew C, Annelies O, Nicole C SCHOOL NOTICES Distinction Award to Ben O School mobile number is 027 357 9021 These are outstanding results – well done! Hokowhitu School & Community FAMILY FUN TERM CALENDAR TWILIGHT GALA. This term’s events (current at the time of printing) is enclosed with this newsletter. Please pop it on the fridge or somewhere handy for regular COMMUNITY NOTICES updates. th Principal’s Award 4-7pm Thursday 15 November (postponement date th MANAWATU GYMNASTICS Lin Dixon Xaviah for his responsible attitude towards school service Friday 16 ) Come for dinner, come for a play …….. New! Rhythmic Gymnastics at Manawatu Gymnastics, 10 Downing Principal Food-Sweets-Games-and 2nd hand toys. St. PN. An introductory rhythmic gymnastic class to be coached by Families - this week we would like donations of sugar & international coach Carmen Sulit, on Tues 5.30pm in term 4. Suitable condensed milk. The class that collects the most in the for girls aged 7 – 9 yrs. This exciting sport builds flexibility, grace, Celebrating Success A Wonderful Place for Kids strength and coordination; great for dancers. Numbers limited. VIRTUES next 2 weeks gets a special treat. Phone 357 7065. Achievement Awards Short Parent Club meeting next Wednesday 31st October Our focus virtue for next week is: at 3pm in the staff room. All help, a little bit or a lot, Square Edge Afterschool Art classes. Cooperation These classes commence on Tues 16th Oct & Thurs 18th Oct and run Enthusiastic Three Cooperation is working together for the good of everyone. It GRATEFULLY received. Nikeysia, Caitlyn M, Nicole, Oliver, Caryse, Liam & Dylan A notice will come home next week for you to indicate for 8 weeks. We really appreciated your caring company. is a willingness to respect others and to follow rules which Tuesday’s – 4pm – 5.30pm for 5-8 yr olds. keep everyone safe and happy. Cooperation is being helpful ways you can help. Funky Four Thursday’s – 4 – 5.30pm for 8+ - 12 yr olds.

All of the wonderful learners in Funky 4 For a great start to the term. to one another, sharing the load. It is joining others in order Qualified teacher in Art Room at Square Edge. $12 per class or

Fab Five to do something that cannot be done alone. $80 per term. Contact Sue 353 2800

Ryan Working so hard with your story writing. This week the virtue voucher lucky draw winners were: Scholastic Book Orders Ava For always showing courtesy & respect in class. nd RED KIWI ORIENTEERING SPRING SERIES to be held over 4 Please return all orders to the office by Friday 2 November. If Stunning Six Joe I (Rm 10) showed kindness & caring when he looked after an injured Thursdays from 6.30-7.15pm from October 18th. Bring your family and paying by cheque please make the cheque out to Scholastic New Karmeehan, Sarah, Jacob A & Monique For your helpfulness & cooperation child from Gobstopping 9. friends to enjoy the challenge. Map $3 for students, $5 adults. Run as on camp. Hunter (Rm 9) showed helpfulness when he handed in some lost shoes Zealand. Thank you. pairs & share a map if wanted. Points will be posted on the website to Mr Byrne. each week. Prize for top points. www.rk.orienteering.org.nz Explosive Eight Matthew, Hannah J For wonderful Cinquain writing. Milverton Kindergarten Fundraiser ~ A Festive Affair ~ Parentline Manawatu~ Please ring to register 355 1655 Gobstopping Nine Wednesday October 31st, 6.30pm College Street Normal School Hall. Effective Parenting - Starting Fri 26 Oct, 6 weeks, 9.30-11.30am Jordin Welcome to Gobstopping 9 & Hokowhitu School. Buzzing Two What Pushes Your Buttons – Starting Wed 24 Oct, 6 weeks, 9.30- Daluka For your huge progress in your reading & writing. Keep it up! Ryley & Ryan For a big improvement in alphabet knowledge. Festive cooking demonstration by Scott Kennedy (Nero’s) Molly For great progress in reading & your use of expression when reading. Al-Bara For clever thinking in maths. Christmas Decorating demonstration by Christmas Heirloom Company 11.30am

Triple P Teen Parent Group – Starting Thurs 25 Oct 6.45-9pm Terrific Ten Complimentary nibbles & glass of wine. Fantastic Fourteen Gain – Get the skills to successfully communicate for parents/caregivers James Worker of the week. Owen For reading with expression. Stall, spot prizes and More! Tickets $20 from Hokowhitu Flower teens/youth to attend together Register your interest. Sarah S. An excellent compere at the Yr 4 Camp presentation. George For your amazing running. Shop, Moreish, Red Hair, Espresso 101, Posh, JVL Real Estate. Katarina Wonderful skills in maths. Blended Families – On a Saturday in term 4, for couples, $20 for lunch. Jack Amazing story writing. Register your interest. Extreme Eleven Fast Fifteen Anger Change – For woman with focus on parenting & relationships. Liam & Darcy A Welcome to Hokowhitu School. You have done so well. Great! Riley For kindness & helpfulness with Alex & her Fast 15 friends. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Robert You did a great job as compere for our Camp presentation night. Register your interest. Ekaterina Super progress with reading. Our school policies are available on the SchoolDocs website. Well done!! Melissa Amazing progress with maths especially adding tricky numbers. Great Fathering – 8 sessions, Group by men for men. Register your http://hokowhitu.schooldocs.co.nz Jenna-Lee Always shows the virtue of cooperation. Well done!! interest. User name: hokowhitu Password: albert