Term 3 Week 4 Dear Parents and Caregivers 15 August 2017 2017 TERM DATES

 Term 3 2017 Monday 24 July- We are all very happy with the manner in which our ‘new’ school assemblies worked last Friday. If Friday 29 September you have not caught up with the change a brief description follows  Term 4 1. We are no longer using the Memorial Hall except for the final End of Year Prize Monday 16 October - Giving Assembly. Instead we are using the school hall where we are dividing the school in half Friday 15 December and having two smaller and shorter assemblies. The only exception to this is when it is fine, warm and dry where we will be using the Top Court for a whole school assembly. 2. The Assemblies are being held on Friday afternoons. The first of these was Friday 11 August The next 3 assembles with be held on the following dates; Friday 25 August, Friday 8 September and Friday 22 September Te Waharua Tahi/Tahi (Years 1-4) starting at 1.40pm Te Aramoana and Te Poutama (Years 5-8) starting at 2.20pm Overtime we may mix and match the syndicates or houses so that we have differing groups and students at each assembly. All parents and friends of the school are welcome!!

Due to the large number of families sending students to school before 8.30 the school is considering keeping all classrooms locked until 8.15am. Our official opening time is 8.30 am as there is no supervision offered before this time. The only exception to this are the students arriving on the Peka Peka and school buses. This is a major Health and Safety issue and we cannot reasonably be expected to take on this role until 8.30am. We remind parents that an Out of School Care Service operates in the school hall every morning. ‘Funzone’ is the company that offers these child care services and their rates are very reasonable. So if you do not want your child locked out in the cold and wet, please either do not send your child to school prior to 8.30am or make use of the Out of School Care Service available.

Before School Care from 7:00am – 8:30am and After School Care from when School Finishes to 7:00pm at Waikanae School. For more information go to www.funzone.co.nz, call 0800 543 9696 or email to [email protected]. Congratulations to our Year 6 Mastermind Team Georgia Martin, Joe Popham, Isabel Spencer, Caitlyn White and Ian Incledon who came 2nd in the Mastermind finals last Friday!

They had to read 15 of the Book Awards and answer heaps of questions on them. The competition was against all the schools on the .

Well done team Waikanae!

17 August Senior Winter Tournament (yr 7-8) 25 August Assembly at school 30 August Board of Trustees Meeting 7.30pm School Staffroom

This Terms Activity Fees have been emailed out to all families. Firstly, we send out an Invoice for each child. This means that larger families will get multiple Invoices (depending on the number of children attending Waikanae School). Secondly, the Invoices will be followed by a Family Statement (1 per family).

The amounts for this Terms Activity Fee per Syndicate are as Follows

Syndicate Description Amount

Te Waharua Tahi Science show, Mathletics, Discovery Time $15.00 Rooms 5,6,7,8,9,20 and 21 Te Waharua Rua Science show, Mathletics, Gymnastics $33.00 Rooms 1,2,3, and 4

Te Aramoana Science show, Swimming, Reading Eggs $76.00 Rooms 17,18,19 and Year 6s in Rooms 10 and 11 Te Poutama Rooms 14,15 16 and Science show, Kiwi Hoops $15.00 Year7s in Rooms 10 and 11

The Activity Fee is a compulsory payment which the school is able to insist on payment for.

• Participation by students in Activity Fee funded activities is voluntary. • Any parent that does not want their child to participate in any of the Activity Fee funded activities must withdraw their child by notifying the office (in writing). The easiest way to do this is to email the office at this address [email protected]  Following notification of a student’s withdrawal, staff will ensure that an alternative programme is organised for the student or students concerned. The school fully understands that ‘cash flow’ is an issue for many families and as a result the school is completely willing and prepared for families to drip feed these accounts over time by setting up an Automatic Payment. The school suggests that something between $5 and $15 per week would resolve all debts owed and reduce the burden of larger payments on families. ASB 12-3157-0107950-00 Please use child’s name as a reference.

Importantly we do not have an issue with Families being in debt as long as a suitable Automatic Payment is in operation to cover the debt over time. BBT 539—Leaving car in the drop off bay.

Each fortnight we will be focusing on one of our school values. We are currently focusing on “PERSEVERANCE”

Touch registrations are now open. Forms are at the end of this newsletter or can be picked up from the office. Registration closes on 1 September.

We are in desperate need of a Touch Coordinator.

The main roles for a School Touch Coordinator are: -Attend committee meetings and inform schools of required information during the season. -Organise registration at school, sort into teams and assign coaches -Be the KJT contact for your coaches throughout the season, should any issues arise. -Be available to assist KJT one night per week at module. -Have a great time and meet lots of new people! We will assist new coordinators as best we can.

We will also be needing coaches, if a team does not have a coach they will be unable to play. The Touch NZ Level 1 Practical Coaching Course for school/module coaches is being held at Mazengarb next Thursday Night and is free to all. Please let the office know if you are interested.

The second 5 week round of these sessions will be starting up again from Tuesday 29th August to 26th September.

There is ANOTHER FORM to fill out for the second session which will be available from the office OR in the file section of the Waikanae School Netball FB group.

This will need to be returned and the $30 fee for the 5 week programme be paid for by Friday 18th August.

Any questions, please contact Lucy Cameron on [email protected]

Waikanae School App is a great way to keep informed about what is happening in school. To make sure you only get the Alerts you want and not those that you don’t go into the Hamburger Menu, find ‘Alert Subscriptions’ and turn on the Alert groups that you want to receive messages from. Are you a Sports Coach? Would you like to push out Alerts to your Team? If you do, then contact the office so that we can give you the power’ This App also works well on Android Tabs and IPads! Put it on all of your devices!! We are excited to announce the NEW 2017 | 2018 Entertainment Books and Digital Memberships are available! Order now! Discover thousands of valuable up to 50% off and -2 for-1 offers for many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts, attractions, hotels, travel, shopping and much more – choose your way with the following: The traditional Entertainment™ Book Membership that comes with the Gold Card and vouchers. The Entertainment™ Digital Membership that puts the value of the Entertainment™ Book into your iPhone or Android smartphone! Available now, the NEW 2017 | 2018 Wellington Entertainment™ Memberships sell for just $65 and you’ll receive over $20,000 in valuable offers you can use until 1 June, 2018.

Click on the link below to order your book from Waikane School. www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/1c05594  Piano Lessons In School $10 for a 20 minute lessons, all music provided, one on one lesson. Please text Louise on 021 108 1863 Limited spaces available.  School Music Lessons House of Sound Music Academy provides group music lessons at your school. We teach Mean Beats Drum program, Six String All-Stars Guitar. Cool Keys Keyboards, (at selected schools), and Star Finders intro to music for year 2 and 3 students. 2017 sees the introduction of our very own standardised music curriculum taught in schools across the Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua. To enrol your child visit: www.houseofsound.co.nz If you require any further information, please email: [email protected]  Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Whitby - Open Day Year 8 parents are invited to come to the Marsden Whitby Open Day on Friday 18 August, between 10am and 12pm. This is a good opportunity to see the school in action and learn about the programmes and opportunities for your child. Marsden Whitby (2 Starboard Lane, Whitby) is for boys and girls Years -7 13. Enrolments for 2018 are now open. marsden.school.nz  Guitar/ukulele lessons in term three - contact [email protected] for enquiries/bookings..  Annette’s Place offers one-on-one weekly teaching in a quiet place with the parent present. Just right for those children who require special care in order to learn or just need a bit of extra teaching time. This service is available for childrenage d 4 to 8 years. They may have a diagnosis, such as dyspraxia or autism, or may be prematurely born, or may just be having some difficulties with learning or fine motor skills. Annette has had many ’years experience and is well qualified. She offers a free initial consultation. Contact her by phoning 021 2997 456 or emailing [email protected] www.annettesplacenz.com  Emotional TherapyDo you want to build your child’s self-esteem and confidence? Do you want them to learn tools to cope with emotions and deal with tricky situations? Half hour sessions with Annette who is a registered teacher and an accredited Journey Practitioner. 021 2997 456 [email protected] www.theinnerpath.co.nz  Spotlight Performing Arts a brand new Performing Arts School opening at Kapiti Community Centre. Singing, dance and drama for students aged 4-16 yrs old. Led by London West End performer Sherene Clarke. Opening in Term 4, every Tuesday after school. FREE TASTER SESSION TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! www.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz  Waikanae Kindergarten Movie Night Our Movie Night Fundraiser will be on Wednesday 23rd August at the Shoreline Cinema. We've locked in the new Richard Gere thriller 'THE DINNER' at 8pm. The night starts from 7.15pm with nibbles and the chance to win some fantastic raffle prizes. Tickets are $20 from kindergarten 04 904 3302 or email [email protected].  Strike it lucky for Daffodil Day Get a team together and join our funraiser at Kapiti Ten pin bowling. Sunday 20 August 5.30 to 6.30 p.m. Book a lane for $60. Six people per team. Platters of food provided, spot prizes and quick-fire raffles. Be in quick! Book at Kapiti Tenpin Bowling 2983674 Only 14 lanes available.  Wanted– a piano or keyboard to buy. Please contact the school office.

Kapiti Junior Touch 2017-2018 Waikanae School Registration Form

Name:______

DOB______Current Age______

Best Contact Phone #______Secondary Phone #______

Email Address______

Classroom # ______New To Touch?______

Medical issues for coach/module awareness? ______

Please return this form to school by 1st September 2017 to be placed in a team.

Season Dates: Leg One:17th October – 7th December 2017 Leg Two: 7th February – 22rd March 2018

Tuesday’s U7/U8 @ 5.20pm, U16/U18 @ 6.20pm (team entry via website only) Wednesday’s U12 and U14s, 5.30pm, 6.10pm or 6.50pm Thursday’s U10s, 5.30pm, 6.10pm or 6.50pm

First child in family is $35, $20 for each subsequent child

I give permission for ______to play touch for Waikanae School during the 2017-2018 season.

Parent or Guardian: ______

Can you assist us by coaching a Team this season? ______

Signed: ______Date: ______

Total Fee Paid $______

(Name of older sibling if paying $20______)

School Touch Information Welcome to Kapiti Junior Touch’s 2017/2018 season, Kapiti’s largest summer sport.

Fees Fees are $35.00 for the first child in the family, $20.00 for each subsequent child per family.

Teams Each team has limited numbers, with a minimum of 3-4 girls per team. Teams will be populated on a first-in, first-serve basis, so please return your registration form together with payment as soon as possible. Teams will be streamed where there is more than one team represented in a grade. This is to ensure all players are given the best opportunity to enjoy the game.

Season Dates The first leg of the season starts on Tuesday 17th October, and finishes for Xmas break on Thursday 7th December. The second leg of the season starts on Wednesday 7th February 2018, and finishes on Thursday 22nd March 2018. Prizegiving will be held on Sunday 26st March 2018. All games are played at Mazengarb Reserve, Scaife Drive, .

October School Holiday Touch Academy Sessions We will be running some fun-packed 3 hour Touch Sessions where you can learn a variety of skills to kickstart your touch season. Check out our website and Facebook in September for dates and details.

Uniform Our school teams must wear their school sports team uniforms during play. Boots with metal sprigs or bare feet aren’t allowed on touch fields, referees will send players off the field.

Game Day and Times Tuesdays – Under 7, Under 8 at 5.00 or 5.30, Under 16 and Under 18 at 6.20. Wednesdays – Under 12, Under 14 Thursdays – Under 10 The weekly draw will be on our website every Monday. NOTE: Grade eligibility is determined by player age as of January 1st 2018. IE: If your child is born in the following years they will play in the following grades: 2011/12-U 7s, 2010-U8s, 2008/09-U10s, 2006/07-U12, 2004/05-U14, 2002/03-U16, 2001/2000-U18.

Rules A simplified version of touch rules is available at www.sporty.co.nz/kapitijuniortouch Under 7/8s All Under 7 teams must wait until the dummy half passes the ball before advancing to make a touch. Coaches referee their own games in the U7 grade, and both coaches can be on the field during play. Under 7 and Under 8 teams play across a half field. U8s will be supplied a referee so coaches must stay on the sideline.

Cancellations In the event that we need to cancel play due to weather, we will update our website, facebook and inform your school/coaches as soon as we are able.

Coaches and Helpers We require coaches and helpers for every team we enter, no previous experience is needed as we will assist you. If you have any questions regarding coaching a team, please contact us. Touch has one of the highest participation numbers of any summer sport in Kapiti and we hope this is because it nurtures some of the positive values of sport – fair play, participation, and fun. Please consider coaching a team, it’s really not that hard, and can be a great experience. Touch NZ has online training and practical courses for coaches. We are also hosting the Touch NZ Level 1 coaching course on October 24th at Mazengarb.

Referees KJT support and train junior referees as they are an integral part of our module, if you are year 6/7/8 or above and would like to do our referee course, please enquire online. The TMRC (module referee course for beginners) will be held in October date TBC.

BBQ Duty During this season, your team will be asked to do a BBQ Duty, this should only happen once during the season. We ask 1-2 helpers from your team to come up to the BBQ and cook sausages during your child’s game, your team will always be drawn to play on field 3 so you can still see the game. Thanks for your support as our BBQ helps to fund our referees.

Representative Trials If your child is wanting to experience a higher standard of Touch, we are holding our module trials on Labour Day 23rd October at Mazengarb Reserve. Players selected for KJT will then trial with Horowhenua players on 29th October to be selected for the Touch Kapiti Horowhenua teams. For more details and player pathways please visit the Touch Kapiti Horowhenua website.

KJT School vs School Tournament For the sixth year running, KJT will run this event on the 11th March 2018 to showcase our best players within our module. Automatic entry for each grade from each school within Kapiti, team selections and entries via school coordinators/coaches in February.

Regards

KJT WEBSITE: www.sporty.co.nz/kapitijuniortouch

Positive Parent Guidelines

Good sport is about positive attitude. You can set the right tone and help to make your child’s involvement in sport successful. Ensure that you:

Encourage your child, and other people’s children, in their efforts in sport Insist that your child plays within the rules and plays fairly Respect your child’s efforts the same regardless of whether s/he has won or lost Display self-control on the sideline. Always be positive. Do not ridicule players or shout at them in a negative fashion. Watch your child play and let him/her enjoy the game Show your appreciation to people who volunteer their time so that your child can play Remember your child plays sport for his/her reasons, not yours. Be a positive role-model for your child Never put undue pressure on your child to perform Make an effort to understand the rules of the game Promote competition as an important aspect of participation in sport while ensuring that your child accepts winning and losing gracefully. Give it heaps and don’t get ugly!