June 2021

Principal’s Message So, after many discussions, Stan (and his family) liked the idea of heating the school/community swimming Kia ora koutou, pool, and how that would ultimately benefit the whole community, and extend the overall aquatic “Plant the seed of love and kindness in our children, and season for everyone. Going forward, we have been they will blossom, grow and journey towards the greatest putting together a plan to get this underway before pathway of life”. Whakatōngia te kākano aroha i roto i o the coming summer season happens later this year. tātou tai tamariki kei puawai i roto tō rātou tupuranga aranui orange. We very much look forward to hosting Stan and Shirley as our special guests of honour at a celebratory Thank you all for taking the time to come and join us last opening in November 2021, and knowing that week for the laying of our Mauri stone. We always everytime someone is enjoying a comfortable appreciate the commitment and support that our local temperature in our pool, we can think of the community brings towards our special taonga (who are generosity of a great Karamean legend: Stan Simpson! our children). Anyone who has delved into the world of This action reminds us that the greatness of a “word inquiry” before knows Community comes from community is most accurately measured by the (communis + unity) and this has been presented many compassionate actions of it’s members. times over as a common theme here in . Dean Rainey – Principal [email protected]

Property Update

Earthworks are happening onsite, and the foundations are currently being prepared. The new water bore is in place at Market Cross with pipes placed Every newsletter I keep reiterating how this year has been underground along the road to the school. full of new experiences, learning, growth and fun. This term is no different, except we have been providing our tamariki opportunities to slowly take more calculated risks. When students arrived back for Term 2 we had some new “loose parts” play equipment out in the yard for them to be creative with. One being tyre swings (which the kids seem to love). It’s interesting as I know we have not had swings of any sorts here for quite some time, but really this disables children if they’re not able to challenge themselves and manage their own risks more often. Research shows that play associated with increased physical activity builds social skills, risk management skills, resilience and more School Lunches self-confidence. This also makes intuitive sense when you actually watch our children at play. Sometimes we have some spare Subway wraps, rolls Finally, I have never met a person quite like Stan Simpson. or yoghurts left over. Students and staff help Several months ago I received a phone call from Stan’s themselves to seconds (or more), and we have been daughter-in-law informing me that Stan’s health was sharing our leftovers with the Brosnan and Bettabuilt unfortunately declining. Stan is an alumni of our school construction crew. If you would like any leftover with very fond memories of Karamea and particularly Subway wraps, rolls or yoghurts sent to your home, Karamea Area School. One of his wishes is to give back to please get in contact with Kate in the Office (you the school and community that helped enable him to fulfil would need to provide a cooler bag so we can keep it his ambitions. chilled until after school). Kowhai Science On Fridays Kowhai class has been working on making OnpotatoFridaysblocksKowhaifor printingclass. hasTheybeenhaveworkingmade designson makingusing While the Y11s are trying not to lose their heads potatosymmetryblocksandforrotationprintingand. Theyarehaveperfectingmade designscutting usingtheir studying for a Practical Investigation in Science (please symmetrydesigns intoandtheirrotationpotatoes. Theybeforeare printingperfectingin cuttingthe colorstheirof check the photo carefully!), the Y7’s to Y10’s are designstheir choiceinto. theirKowhaipotatoes,also sharesthen printingtheir readingin thetimecolorswithof keeping micro-organisms at bay by salting their hare- theirNikauchoiceclass. onKowhaiFridayalsomorningsshares. theirTheyreadingall enjoytimehelpingwith skins. We have been lucky to have Andrea Galway Nikauthe Nikauclass studentson Fridaywithmorningstheir reading. They allbooksenjoyandhelpingthen share her expertise with us. Bacteria, fungi and viruses thesharingNikaubooksstudentsfrom ourwithreadingtheir cornerreading. books and then are being examined – down to the order of sharing books from our reading corner. nanometers.

Technology

Year 11 Technology students mark their posts with a datum point to work from as they build their small non-consent building. The building will either become the school’s recycling and refuse centre or will morph into a chicken coop. Road Safety

Next Celebration Assembly Drama Just a polite reminder to SLOW DOWN when driving Performances - Artemis Fowl and The Wave past our school. The speed limit (not a target) when passing the school bus is 20kms. When the kids are Students are re-creating some important scenes from the around, the limit is 40kms. novels they have been studying. Additionally, it is advised that parents park on the school side of the road whenever possible. Should you is a 12-year Artemis Fowl need to park across the road, could we please ask that old genius and descendant you accompany your children across the road. of a long line of criminal masterminds. Thanks for your understanding of this matter and for He soon finds himself in an helping to keep our tamariki safe. epic battle against a race of powerful underground fairies who may be behind his father's disappearance. Parent Teacher Interviews

The Wave is a These will take place on Tuesday 15th June 3:30pm to fictionalized account of a 6:00pm and Thursday 17th June 4:30 to 7:00pm. real social experiment conducted in a California To book go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter high school in 1967. Like the code vq96g. The smooth running of our event many of Strasser's works, it relies on all parents keeping to the timetable. If you deals with controversial need more time with a particular teacher, please book themes including bullying a double appointment. and corruption. The novel won the 1981 Massachusetts Secondary students have different teachers for their Book Award for Young subjects so make sure you book with each subject Adult literature. teacher.

Page 2 Sport Primary Cross Country

Term 2 has had a lot to offer with sporting opportunities Job well done to Matilda MacMillan, Odin O’Dwyer, Alfie for our primary and secondary students. Not only has Murton, Sebastian Jones Klaver, Lailah Jones Klaver, Dan there been school opportunities but also club Murton, and Jen Galway who represented KAS at the opportunities for those who play Netball, Soccer, and cross country in this year. Everyone had a great Rugby. time and gave it their all with the event. The top six in each race qualified to compete in the West Coast KAS Cross Country Primary Cross Country which was held in Kumara on Wednesday, June the 2nd. We had 5 students who qualified. On Tuesday May the 11th we held our annual cross country event at the Karamea Golf Course. The day Tilly MacMillan 1st place, Year 5 girls. Odin O'Dwyer 3rd turned out beautiful and we had a great turn out of place, Year 6 boys. Lailah Jones Klaver 6th place, Year 7 parents who came to support the students with their girls. Jen Galway 2nd place, Year 8 girls. Dan Murton 3rd races. While not all students enjoy running, it was great place, Year 8 boys. to see a good level of participation on the day. Amazing results folks, you should all be very proud of yourselves and a big thanks to Sylvia Raikes for taking the kids down.

WC Primary Cross Country

On June 2nd KAS had 5 students head down to Kumara to compete in the West Coast Primary Cross Country. It was a pretty fresh morning in Kumara and nerves were running high but the kids came through with fast feet and big smiles! For most of our runners this was a first The following students came 1st, 2nd, and 3rd within time experience and it was awesome! We had 2 students their age groups. who have qualified to compete in Canterbury this year. Odin O'Dwyer 3rd place, Year 6 boys. Jen Galway 5th Novice Girls - Elenore Walker 1st, Emilee Hansen-Higgs place, Year 8 girls. Dan Murton, Lailah Jones Klaver, and 2nd, Maria Waines 3rd. Tilly MacMillan may not be going to Canterbury but Novice Boys - Robbie Murton 1st, Ollivah Thomas 2nd, they gave it a grand effort! I hope to see you all back Hunter Manning 3rd. out there next year. Junior Girls - Meg Exton and Jen Galway 1st, Matilda MacMillan 2nd, Lailah Jones-Klaver 3rd. Junior Boys - Dan Murton 1st, Louis Volckman 2nd, Odin O’Dwyer 3rd. Senior Girls - Rebecca Galway 1st, Ebony Manning 2nd, Fern Doherty and Libby Tavinor 3rd. Senior Boys - Julian Guppy 1st, Jack Newman 2nd, Archie Volckman 3rd.

Thank you to staff for your help out on the course and Karamea Express for always getting our kids there and back safely.

Page 3 Sport (continued…..) Elly did a great job with her position as GA and GS. Although she did not make Nationals this year I have no SSC Canterbury Cross Country doubt she will be back at trials next year, ready to make the team! KAS had 3 secondary students head over to Christchurch on June 2nd to compete in the Cross Country. It was a beautiful day in Christchurch with the top runners from all over the South Island ready to compete. The competition certainly was tough with schools proving themselves and the dedication they have to running as a top sport.

We had four boys go through for Football trials this year. It was great to see the level of competition was high with all those out on the field looking strong.

Julian Guppy, Jack Newman, and Archie Volckman all made the team for Nationals with Kyran Guppy as a reserve. Julian Guppy, Jack Newman, and Rebecca Galway ran in the U19 and U16 events. While they did not qualify for Nationals they all ran a great race while there. It is good to see at what level others are at so KAS runners have something to aim for next year. With support, perseverance, and dedication these folks will keep aiming high and making us proud.

Congratulations to all for having the skills, determination, and confidence to go through for trials. These events test us on so many levels and the growth that comes from these experiences are so important for our young people. Keep aiming for the top with all you do, you're an inspiration to all those around you . All the Best for Nationals this year!

The Big Little Sponsorship

KAS could win a sports grant worth $10,000 for our students. It takes team work though! I have nominated National Area Schools Trials KAS but we need as many nominations as possible as only one school on the north island and one school on the This year KAS had 5 students who went through to trial south island will be selected. Remember that your for the National Area Schools Tournament which will be children can also nominate the school, you just have to held in Dunedin on July 18th-21st. Trials were held in help them if they are under the age of 18. Rangiora with students from the Top of the South Island east and west coast area schools competing to make the Nominations close on Saturday June 19th. Please go teams for various sports. online now and nominate Karamea Area School - www.aainsurance.co.nz/big-little Elly Newman represented KAS with Netball this year. As you can imagine this is quite a competitive sport to trial Thank you for all your support! for especially when you are the only one from your school. Page 4 New Zealand Student Athlete Commission Kindness Week

Congratulations to Julian for being appointed to the During Week 4 we held Kindness/anti-bullying week inaugural School Sport NZ Student Athlete Commission. with a variety of activities for students to participate in This is an exciting new initiative that will give an at our break times. Chalk drawing on the footpaths authentic student voice to the school sports sector, provided colour and some wonderful messages of especially as Julian is flying the flag for Area Schools and kindness and aroha, and another day saw plenty of there are only 11 students on the Commission from all over compliments being handed out to staff, students and New Zealand. The Commission has been set up to allow visitors. student input to the design and delivery of school sport and in informing change and development, increasing the quality of events, leading to positive experiences and therefore, increased participation in school sports.

Julian has already been attending zoom meetings with the commission and will participate in-person meetings plus School Sport Conference and other events as required, as a SAC ambassador.

Well done Julian for your leadership We held our Pink Shirt Day in conjunction with and participation in this Commission. Gumboot Friday to culminate the week's activities - this We know you will do a great job was well supported with plenty of pink around school. representing KAS and area schools.

Totaras Composting Experiment

On April the 16th Totara class went out to the gardens by the old flat at Karamea Area School and buried a bunch of different materials like: compostable plastic, Subway wrappers, cotton fabric, synthetic fabric, compostable coffee cup and a plastic bag. We buried these to see what would decompose and what wouldn't decompose.

Six weeks later, in groups of two and three we dug up all the things that we buried and these are the results. The compostable plastic and the Subway wrapper decomposed and left no trace. The plastic bag and the synthetic fabric didn’t decompose at all; you could wash them and reuse them again. The cotton fabric would rip which meant it was rotting even though it hadn’t decomposed completely. Turns out that the compostable coffee cup partially decomposed, but we discovered that there is plastic on the inside of the “so called” compostable coffee cup so it’s not entirely compostable.

In conclusion all of Totara were very surprised with the results including Totara’s teacher Brett Mawson. We think the most surprising thing is that the compostable plastic and Subway wrapper completely decomposed and that there is actually a plastic bit in the middle of the compostable coffee cup so it is not actually fully compostable.

Totara thoroughly enjoyed this learning experience and has learnt a lot from it like don’t use a plastic bag instead use a reusable bag.

By Meg Ella Exton and Jennifer Louise Galway Page 5 Band Academy

We have two bands in full swing for term two called the "Kool Kats" and "The Pink Fluffy Unicorn Chickens". We aren't in Smokefree Rockquest this year however we have some preparatory gigs lined up so some come down, support us, and let us rock your sock off!

6:30pm-7pm,19th of June at "Winter Solstice", the Hall. 6 pm, 24th of June at the NBS Theater in Westport.

Dates for the Diary

15th June WCSS Swimming Celebration Assembly Parent/Teacher Interviews

16th June Yrs 11-13 Careers Roadshow – Westport

17th June Parent/Teacher Interviews

21st June Onesie/PJ Day – Shortest Day

23rd June Canterbury Primary Cross Country

24th June Keeping Ourselves Safe – NZ Police WC Junior Netball WHS

25th June Keeping Ourselves Safe – NZ Police

29th June Celebration Assembly

30th June WCSS Football Reefton

8th -9th July Yrs 9-12 TPP Kayaking Course

Note: BOT Parent By-election Nominations close 4th July 2021.

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