SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: - Monday 16 September 2019
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SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: - Monday 16th September 2019 Kia orana, This term is nearly coming to an end and still with so much to do. Last week saw us appreciating the staff here at Hikutaia School, a great week and thank you to all those who participated by appreciating them. I wish Whaea Emma’s soccer teams all the best in tomorrow’s Soccer tournament in Thames. Thank you to the parents who have offered to help with supervision and or transport. Due to the outbreak of Measles in New Zealand we need to ensure that our immunisation register is up to date so that we can act quickly and efficiently if a case is diagnosed here in Hikutaia. Karen has been in contact with most parents/caregivers to obtain an immunisation certificate that confirms your child is fully or partially immunised. If your child’s immunisation has changed since they first started here please let Karen know as soon as possible. This week I am away attending a three day conference (Hui) in Rotorua. I will be back in School on Thursday, so if there are any issues please do not hesitate and see Mrs. Cameron. We have a few activities happening this week and next so please continue to read on. Thames Schools Speech Competition Well done to Quinn, Jesse, Kaeden and Milah who presented their speeches on Friday at the Thames School Speech Competition. You all did very well. Slinkies Collection Appreciation On behalf of the School and BOT I would like to thank the farmers and our parents who volunteered their time to pick up the slinks this year. I realise that this is a busy time especially for our farming community, and taking time to collect the slinks we really do appreciate this. Also a special thank you to Jeff Alley although not a parent of the school but a community member who gave up his time to collect slinks as he has done over the past years. To date we have picked up nearly 600 over the 12 weeks and raised approximately $3000. As a sign of our appreciation we would like to invite our collectors and farmers to a thank you at the pioneer tavern on Thursday 26th September at 6.30. This year there are some prizes for collectors. The following are rostered on: Rangiora/Robinson Road – Wednesday 18th September – Brad Van Hellemond & Jeff Alley, Friday 20th September – Richard Cox Maratoto/Wharepoa Road – Wednesday 18th September – Royce & Shelliegh King, Friday 20th September – Richard Cox. Duffy Books Presentation Last Tuesday we had Maxwell Apse an Ambassador for Duffy Books visit our school and presented the children with their Duffy Books. Maxwell shared his story and sang songs to the students at Hikutaia School. Te Whānau Oriori Group Visit to Ohinemuri House – Wednesday 25th September & Mercury Bay School Tuesday 15th October 2019 Last week permission forms were placed in the newsletter. Unfortunately I have only receive two permission forms. If you have misplaced this form I have attached it to this newsletter. These forms especially Ohinemuri Home visit need to be at school no later than this Friday. Enviro Week This week is Enviro Week, and as a School some classes will be clearing Hikutaia community on Friday. We will be walking the streets clearing any rubbish we find. Book Character Dress-up – Friday 26th September This is just a heads-up for the last day of School this term. Students/Staff can dress up as a book character on Friday 26th September. I can’t wait to see who we may have coming to school on this day, will it be Harry Potter, a Super Hero, Cinderella, Shrek the list is endless. Paeroa Upholstery – School Uniform On behalf of the School we would like to thank Paeroa Upholstery who have agreed to process our school uniform (includes logo and names – possibly a small charge for this). This should make it easier for parents to call into their shop to place your school order and payment. There address is 29 Willoughby Street Paeroa, opposite the Police Station or you can phone 07 862 7557. Hikutaia School Agricultural Day – Thursday 17th October Reminder Ag Demonstration Day is this Friday20th September at 11.40 a.m. Parents and children who are taking a lamb or kid to the Hikutaia School Ag Day to attend please. Ohinemuri Group Day forms need to be into me please no later than Thursday, as NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED This year there will be a new event in the programme which is a Fancy Dress. To our new parents, children participate in Indoor Displays; there are 6 in total. 5 are compulsory with 4 of these done at school and one at home and 1 voluntary. These displays are judged the afternoon prior to Ag Day and certificates 1st, 2nd, 3rd are given. Parents and students will be able to see the results when the doors are open on Ag Day. The Criteria of the displays had been sent home with the children last week however these are also in this week’s newsletter further on. Kupu o te wiki – Tēnei – this He aha tēnei = what is this? Tēnei whare = this house Principal Wayne Whitney Hikutaia School - Phone 862 4708 or Fax 862 4709 Email: [email protected] Absentee Txt Number 027 286 24 70 Senior Class: Mrs Robinson, Whaea Emma & Matua Wayne Kia ora Koutou, Welcome to week 9. Whaea Emma and Room 2 will be attending the soccer tournament in Thames tomorrow. If children have soccer boots/moulded rugby boots they will be great, otherwise, trainers are fine. Shin pads are essential. We will be making pompoms for Ag day displays, but these are proving time-consuming, so if you are able to support your child by making one at home that would be much appreciated. Also, this week touch rugby starts on Thursday - a draw will be posted on our Facebook page when it becomes available. Children need to wear black shorts and a sports t-shirt. Please ensure fees are paid by the end of this week. Ngaa Mihi nui - Olivia Robinson, Whaea Emma and Matua Wayne Room 5 Mrs Donovan Wow, week nine! The children are tired and many are sick, but we can make it. Keep the reading going at home. If a book doesn't come home, they can read anything at home. Most of the children are 'reading to learn' not learning to read at this stage, so they can enjoy non-fiction texts and learn about the world around them. We are continuing with our Kiwi inquiry and hope to share those slides on Seesaw soon. We will also be continuing with our Calf Club projects, so get your pompom in as soon as possible. Have a great week. Kind Regards, Angela Donovan Room 4: Mr Bax This week we are getting stuck into creating our arts and crafts for Ag day next term. Students will bring in pom poms from home to decorate in the last week. In Maths we are exploring geometry as part of our strand. We will be making the most of our fine weather this week to practise our ball skills in PE. On Tuesday we are visiting the library to return and issue our books. Have a great week. Room 3: Mrs Cameron This weekend certainly had a Spring feel to it. Thank you to those parents who have sent in their egg carton and pom pom last week. If your child has not bought them in yet, could they please do so by Thursday if possible, as I would like to make a start on their Ag displays on Friday. A permission slip will come home tomorrow regarding the trip to Ohinemuri House next Wednesday. Could these be returned this week also if possible. Hope your child is enjoying their free Duffy books that they received last week. Have a great week. Next Board Meeting Tuesday 24th September 5.30 pm. Paeroa Junior Touch Season – Thursday 19th September This week Junior Touch Season starts on Thursday. Please note that subscriptions need to be paid prior to playing. Please note the starting times and subscriptions required by Thursday morning 9.00 this week. Midgets – Year 1-4 4.30 p.m. start Juniors – Year 5-6 5.00 p.m. start Seniors – Year 7-8 5.30 p.m. start Subscriptions are the same as last year at $9.00 per child or $20.00 for a family of 3 or more. Payment is required before play, so please to avoid disappointed children please send payment in by the end of this week. Te Whānau Oriori Permission Forms I/We ………………………………… the parents of ……………………………………………give him/her permission to attend the Ohinemuri House performance on Wednesday 25th September. I can help with transport on the day – Yes/No I can take …….. tamariki. My contact number is: ………………………………………. Signed: ………………………………………… Date: …………………………….. I/We ………………………………… the parents of ……………………………………… give him/her permission to travel to Mercury Bay School on Tuesday 15th October. I can help with transport on the day – Yes/No I can take ……. Tamariki. My contact number is ………………………………………. Signed: ……………………………………….. Date: ………………………………. (Unless otherwise stated all events are held at school) Friday 20th September Agricultural Demonstation Day – Lambs/Kid goats 11.40 a.m. at School Tuesday 24th September BOT Meeting Friday 27th September School Assembly – 2.15 p.m. Friday 27th September Last Day Term 3 – 3.00 p.m. Monday 14th October First Day Term 4 – 9.00 a.m. Sunday 13th October Working Bee Hikutaia School – 10.00 a.m.