NewsWednesday letter2 December 2020 17 Kia ora whānau With Lynne Meys retiring at the end of this term, Matt Finnigan moving to Windy Wellington with his family, and Kim McCormack taking study leave to continue her Masters in Education Physchology, I am delighted to introduce you to our three new staff members for 2021. Introducing Mr Dylan Parker: Kia ora Koutou, Thank you for welcoming me to School! Upcoming After an extended time away from NZ, my wife (Rachel) and I returned to Whakamarama to provide our two children with the Events same lifestyle luxuries I benefitted from when I was growing up. Jayden, Year 3, attends Omokoroa No1 School and Ayla, Year 7, will be at Otumoetai Intermediate in 2021. Term 4 I had spent most of the past 20 years teaching English and operating English language schools in Seoul, South Korea. Pie Day Friday During this time, I developed a scientifically based English Friday 4 December language learning resource. It is currently being used in various schools in South Korea and NZ. My work history and passion for Wheels Day teaching English allowed me to acquire a wealth of knowledge in Tuesday 8 December the foundation skills for literacy. I am pleased to be able to contribute my extensive knowledge of literacy to our community of learners. End of Year Final Assembly Outside of the classroom, I enjoy rugby, tennis, fishing, and playing with my children. Thursday 10 December, I look forward to meeting you in 2021! 6:00pm Introducing Mrs Claire SImpson: Pahoia Community Hall I have been teaching for 14 years, at Y5/6 and Y2, with a break of 5 years to have my children. Reports Sent Home In June 2018 my family and I moved to Tauranga and for this Friday 11 December past year I have been teaching at Bellevue Primary. I live in Omokoroa but we are building a house in Wairoa on our young End of Term 4 2020 avocado orchard which we plan on moving into in about May Wednesday 16 December next year. 12:30pm I have a son, Sean, who will be Year 12 next year, and a daughter, Charlotte who will be in Year 10. They go to Otumoetai College. My husband, Alistair, is a Property Inspector and an ex builder who has had a big hand in building our new house! I'm looking forward to my time at Pahoia School and can't wait to get started! It’s Pie Day this Friday! Introducing Mr Joseph Gasparini: Don’t forget to Ki ora my name is Joseph Gasparini and I am just about to move orders yours on to Tauranga with my wife, cat and fish tanks. I was originally born School Shop in Auckland and moved to Christchurch for 4 years to study my teaching degree and moved back to Auckland to work in 2018. I enjoy playing football, board games and most things nerdy with my wife and friends. I am a lover of animals especially setting up fish tanks which has been encouraged by my wife working in a pet store. My wife and I are very excited to open up a new chapter of our lives in Tauranga and I am very excited to get to know Pahoia school and community!

Now that we have our staffing sorted we are in the process of looking at class placements for next year. Teachers are busy finalising the end of year school reports ready to go home in Week 9. Nga Mihi,

Sheena Saunders Principal You can text your child’s absence message to 027 941 2639 Around the School BEFORE 9.00am

Back by Popular Demand!!! Wheels Day - Tuesday 8 December Hot Dog Day As per tradition, Tuesday 8th is Wheels Day at school. We 14th December lock the parent carpark just after 9am and throughout the day the children use this area All orders will be taken on School Shop to ride around on their Scooters, Order yours from Monday 7 December Skateboards and Skates.

Normally we have bikes riding around Last one for 2020!!! on the turf area, unfortunately this Pie Day Friday year we will be in the middle of replacing Week 8 4 December the turf so we can’t accommodate bikes ALL ORDERS must be made using School Shop. this year. Don’t forget helmets and Any questions please email [email protected] covered in shoes! or contact Michele on 021 985 950 Mince pie $3.20 Large sausage roll $4.50 Garden Working Bee Mini mince pie $2.00 Saturday 23 January 2021 Large cookie $2.50 Juicie $1.50 EVERYONE WELCOME Mini lemonade ice block $1.00

It might seem like a long way off, but we’re planning ahead!

We would love your help taming our school gardens ready for the start of the 2021 school year. Mark your calendar now!!! Sausage Sizzle & Swim afterwards

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Even though we are the youngest learners at Pahoia School we still make the most of every learning opportunity. There is no holding us back as we live out the 'I' in PRIDE. Exploring how scientists act, learning to be an author and seizing each experience to write about and demonstrating our talents at our recent 'Pahoia got talent' auditions. What’s Happening in Waipapa?

Waipapa learners have been having an awesome time learning about the natural world. We have been scientists investigating plants and animals. We have been writers reporting on all that we have learnt about nature. We have been mathematicians, measuring and using data to make better sense of the world that we live in. We have been artists inspired by what we have seen. Kapa Haka and Choir Performance at Bethlehem Country Estate CHRISTMAS BAKING FUNDRAISER

Let us help you with the Christmas This Christmas Cake is a delicious moist buttery cake, Baking while you support our school. filled with the fruits, and aromatic spices of Christmas.

Traditionally covered with almond paste and royal icing for a lovely, smooth and tasty 1kg Iced Christmas Cake $15.00 finish.

250g Iced Christmas Cake Giftbox $6.00

8 pack Christmas Fruit Mince Tarts $5.00

This Christmas Fruit Mince Tart Please order via School Shop by is a delicate sweet short pastry version of this traditional Wednesday 9th December. Christmas treat. Filled with a scrumptious fruit filling and even nicer when warmed. Baking will be delivered to your child during the last week of school.

Any questions, please email [email protected]

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Ōmokoroa Pahoia Sea Scouts

We are looking for new leaders to help grow the troop in 2021. One of our long-standing leaders is ready to step down, and we’re looking for someone energetic to join the group. You may have children that would like to join - great, bring them along too - but you don’t have to be the parent of a member Scout.

All Scouts-related training is provided, but if you have Stop in to the Omokoroa or Katikati Public Library to sign practical outdoor skills, and enjoy working with young up for our free summer reading and activity programme, people aged 10 ½ to 14 ½, and can give a few hours a the Bob Squad. This year, children will learn all about week during term-time, why not get in touch. robots!

Scouts is a great way for kids to learn teamwork, leadership and community engagement. Being a leader is a fun way to give something to the community and maybe learn some new things too.

We meet on Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm, and all you need to start is a Police clearance check, which we can organise. If we are unable to find one or two new volunteers, we will have to put the group into recess. For more information, contact Steve at [email protected]

Did you know

The APATA / PAHOIA COMMUNITY HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE? For booking enquiries regarding hall, Apata Room, kitchen facilities, or trestle table and chair hire:

Bookings Officer Email: [email protected] or For more information see our website: https://apatahall.wixsite.com/mysite Pahoia School Phone: 07 548 0723 To see new events join our Facebook page: Email: offi[email protected] https://www.facebook.com/PahoiaHall/