th SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: - Monday 24 June 2019

Kia ora koutou katoa, With only two weeks to go until the end of term two we still have lots to finish before the break. This Friday we have our senior Rippa team heading to Hamilton for the Triangular Tournament, two teams will be heading to College for the Ki O Rahi and Tapuwae tournament and our Junior Epro 8 team will head to Katikati College for the finals series. Good luck to all participants, remember to play hard, play fair and represent your school and yourself with mana.

Tomorrow we take on School at basketball. This is a fun game organised for both schools to build relationships and friendly competition amongst each other. Kia kaha!

As you are aware the teachers are currently voting to either accept or reject the governments latest collective agreement offer. Voting closes tomorrow. We are hoping to report a positive conclusion to this continuing dispute.

I can confirm we have had our annual school audit of accounts and am happy to report that the annual financial statements presented fairly, this means they were free of misstatement or fraud and that there was no risk.

Thank You A big thank you to Steve Walmsley for helping with the new ropes that have been added to the maypole. Kids are enjoying having this back in action.

Three Way Conferences Thursday 4th July A letter has been sent home today to remind you about the three-way conferences. A chance for your child to share their learning with you. I believe learning is a partnership between, school, child and parents and in order for your children to have every chance of success we need to be all working together. Three-way conferences are an excellent way for you to build an understanding of what is happening at school and why. For this reason, I strongly suggest you make time to see your child's teacher on the 4th July.

For our new parents Three Way Conferences entails the following: School finishes at 12.30 pm to enable teachers to organise their classroom in prepartion for the three way conference and have some lunch. There is no supervision of any children from 12.30 p.m. Children are present at the Three Way Conference. Upon receipt of the perferred times from parents, a note will be sent home with the students report confirming the appointment time. If you are unable to attend please inform the school as soon as possible.

Buses Thursday 4th July Children who catch Baz’s Taxis will be picked up from school at 12.30 pm. Murphy buses are unable to change their time due to the College run therefore parents of those who catch the Wharepoa/Maratoto Bus will need to be collected from school by 12.30 pm. Children who catch the very late taxis bus will also need to be collected from school by 12.30 pm by their parents or their taxis provider.

For all those who either get dropped off at school by parents, or walk/bike will need to be picked up by 12.30 by parents or those who walk/bike will be released to go home at 12.30 pm. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Baz Bus Baz Taxis confirmed that this service will be ceasing due to health issues and growing costs for all parents. The final taxi run is Friday 5th July. Baz has asked that all accounts be paid up by this date and wishes to thank the parents and caregivers for their support during this time. He is hoping that someone may purchase the buses and continue the service. As there are a number of students who use this service especially those who live in Paeroa, we are hoping that something can be done, however if there are any ideas please share this with Matura Wayne as soon as possible.

Lost Property We still have a large number of items in our lost property box outside the staff room. Parents/caregivers can you please call into School and go through the box. Please note in the last week of term any items left behind and unnamed will be donated to charity.

School Uniform It has been decided at this stage that the Direct Group Uniform will service our School uniform. I have attached an order form for parents/caregivers with the prices. If you need to purchase an item please complete the form accordingly and return to school with payment or confirm that you have placed payment into the school account. Orders will be placed once payment has been received. Alternatively you can purchase the maroon top from Postie Plus or the Warehouse along with the navy short/skort or long pants but it will not have our school logo on.

Slinks Collection 2019 Firstly we would like to thank Mr Ray Silvester for kindly delivering our farmers slinkies letters, we really appreciate your support in our fundraiser. Thank you also to Jake Perry and Bevan Robinson who have phoned for help however we still have a few slots available. If you were missed and can help please complete the form in the newsletter and send it to school as soon as possible please.

Congratulations – Kowhai Award School Supreme award ‘Kowhai Award’ is given to children who demonstrates the school values and strives for excellence. On Friday this award was awarded to Ali Koia-Hamling. Well done Ali, and keep up the great work.

Kupu o te wiki – Panui(tia) - Read

Principal Wayne Whitney

Senior Class: Mrs Robinson, Whaea Emma & Matua Wayne

Kia Ora whanau, week 9 already! This week we have a few things going on, with children working on their science fair experiments and getting their observations and conclusions written up. We are asking for a small $2 donation to help off-set the costs of the science boards, if you could please send this in with your child, thank you. We also have groups heading off to play Tapuwae or Ki o rahi at the college on Friday, as well as a group off to play in a rippa rugby tournament. The Year 8s have their individual meetings with Andrew Cameron from Paeroa College on Wednesday also. Letter homework this week is 'D'. We are impressed with the response and quality of work coming back to school. It is awesome to hear families getting involved and challenging each other. Have a great week everyone, Mrs Robinson, Whaea Emma and d Matua Wayne.

Room 5 Mrs Donovan

Can potatoes or lemon's charge an LED? Can we make our own battery power? We are going to find out the answer to these questions this week, and write about what we've learned. Room five have taped themselves reading books for Room three and four to listen to and I hope to have these up and ready to be watched soon. Room five has been learning how to play Table Tennis, and Lindsay from Project Energize has been teaching the children large and small ball skills. Please check the lost property box as there are many jumpers languishing there. Have a lovely week. Kind Regards, Angela Donovan Room 4: Mr Bax

This week we are visiting School to see their production of “Little Red Riding Hood”. Please make sure your child has returned the permission forms. We are exploring reactions and are learning to describe them in detail using our senses. Reading books will continue to come home this week for students to practise their reading skills. Have a great week.

Room 3: Mrs Cameron This week we are going to Te Puru School to see their Junior production of Little Red Riding Hood on Thursday. If you have not sent the permission slip back, please do so before Wednesday. Children need to bring their car seats to school on Thursday. Last week the children went to Waihi to visit the mine and museum. They had a great day. Thank you Jasmine for providing transport and supervision. We are working on our 3D model of the mine this week in readiness for sharing next week. Library books need to be returned this week and mid-year reports will be sent home with your child on Friday. Have a great week.

Hikutaia School - Phone 862 4708 or Fax 862 4709 Email: [email protected] Absentee Txt Number 027 286 24 70

Hikutaia School Slinks Collection for 2019 It’s that time again! – Slinks collections will start 7th July this year. Each year we are able to collect the ‘slinks’ for Wallace Corporation. This is a great fundraiser for the school bringing in around $4000 each year. It involves a couple of parents driving around local farms with a trailer and picking up their ‘slinks’ (expired 1/ calves) and dropping them to a trailer on Ferry Road. Each run takes about 1 to 1 2 hours. The more volunteers we have means you should be rostered on every 2 weeks, so we need all the help we can get to spread the workload. Please have a look at the slip below and return to the school with what suits you. You can just call into the office and let Karen know or text. If you don’t have a trailer or are new to this, we will match you up with someone who knows the ropes. If you would like to be paired with someone specific just let us know.

Slinks Collection Reply Form - 2019

I ...... the parents of...... am able to help with the slink collection on:  Any day Sunday, Wednesday or Friday Yes/No  Sunday only Yes/No  Wednesday only Yes/No  Friday only Yes/No  I do not have a trailer/ute but can still help Yes/No  I would like to be paired up with someone who has done slinks before Yes/No  Phone No...... Mobile:......

Signed:...... Date: ......

Next Board Meeting Tuesday 13th August 5.30 pm.

Hikutaia School Calf Club Last week Sarah Perry who has been our Calf Club Chairperson for a few years has confirmed that she is stepping down this year. On behalf of the school we would like to thank Sarah for all the work she has done in running our School annual Calf Club. This however opens it up for someone to please step forward and take over the running of Calf Club this year. If we are not successful in filling in this position we may need to look at where we go from here, as it is also our turn to host Ohinemuri this year. Please contact Karen at the school if you are interested.

NZ Police 105 NZ Police recently launched a new non emergency number, 105. They’ve done this to make it easier to get hold of them in the event of non-urgent situations or ‘Things which have Already Happened’, which don’t require Police assistance immediately. You can call us on 105 for all non emergencies, or you can go online at 105.police.govt.nz to report things like: - Lost property - Theft for a public place or car - Intentional property damage - Or to get an update or add info to a previous report In the event of an emergency, always call 111 - Things that are Happening Now. For further information please go to 105.police.govt.nz.

P.T.A News – Meeting The next meeting will be held at the Pioneer Tavern tomorrow the 25th June starting at 7.00 p.m. See you all there.

Netball Draw – 19th June 3.45 – 4.20 pm Mini Ferns Court 4 4.30pm Junior team vs Stars – Court 5 5.05pm Intermediate – NO GAME - BYE 5.55pm Senior team vs Netherton Court 2

Umpires – Hikutaia Senior 6.45 p.m. Court 2

Rugby Well done to the U13s rugby for their unbeaten record all season. They go through to the semi finals on Saturday against Black at home - Go Paeroa!!!! So come on down and support the team.

Paeroa College – Enrolments Wednesday 26th June Below is the timetable for the interviews on Wednesday: 1.00 Travis and Tiara 1.20 Jake 1.40 Gracie 2.00 Karl and Toby 2.40 Brodie and Natavia 3.00 Crue and Milah

Fish Philosophy PLAY – … not just an activity, it’s a state of mind that brings energy and sparks creativity.

HIKUTAIA SCHOOL UNIFORM AS AT 4.6.2019

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Polo Shirt – Maroon $30.00 Size 4 6 8 10 12 14 S M Quantity

Fleece – Marron $38.00 Size 4 6 8 10 12 14 S M Quantity

Jacket – Maroon/White $65.00 Size 4 6 8 10 12 14 S M Quantity

Sports TEE – Maroon/White $28.00 Size 4 6 8 10 12 14 S M Quantity

Skorts – Navy $35.00 Size 4 6 8 10 12 14 Quantity

Shorts – Navy $31.00 Size 4 6 8 10 12 14 Quantity

Shorts – Adults Sizes $33.00 Size S M L XL 2XL 3XL Quantity

To order the school uniform please complete the form above and return to school with payment or a note to say that you’ve made payment into the School BOT Westpac Account: 03 – 1572 -0028564 – 00. Once payment is received either by cash and or sighted into the School Account only then will the order be placed with Direct Group Uniform. They’ve advised that the uniforms will take up to 5 working days upon order.

(Unless otherwise stated all events are held at school)

Tuesday 25th June P.T.A Meeting 7.00 p.m. – Pioneer Tavern Wednesday 26th June Paeroa College – 1.00 p.m. Enrolments 2020 Thursday 27th June Room 3 & 4 – Little Red Riding Hood Friday 28th June Junior Epro 8 Team – Katikati Senior Rippa Team – Hamilton Ki O Rahi and Tapuwae tournament – Paeroa College School Reports Go Home Wednesday 3rd July Tackle Rugby Day - Paeroa Thursday 4th July Parent Conferences Friday 5th July Last Day Term 2 – 2019 Monday 22nd July First Day Term 3 – 9.00 a.m. Monday 5th August Photo Life – Class, Individual and Family Photo’s Friday 9th August Hikutaia School Cross Country Tuesday 27th – 30th August Totara Springs Sports Camp – Year 7 & 8

Lost your newsletter, not sure what’s for lunch on Friday? Visit: http://hikutaia.ultranet.school.nz/Home/ for dates, previous newsletters, photo gallery of events, BOT and policy information, PTA information and events, and class information. Take a tour today.

Yummy Sticker Promotion – Sports gear for Schools The Yummy Sticker promotion has kicked off again for this year, so a good time to remind everyone to collect Yummy stickers and bag cut-outs. This will be the 22nd year we have been running this promotion and we have another $200,000 of sports gear for schools. Please send in your stickers and bag cut outs to school before 9th September please.

Free Ear Clinic Service for Children Paeroa – Thursday 4th July – Plunket Rooms from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Hikutaia Public Hall Incorporated On behalf of the Hikutaia Public Hall Incorporated I would like to let you all know that we have now completed our first job on the list of upgrading our community hall. All the piles checked and those that needed replacing replaced. We will be continuing on with fundraising as our next job is the roof so if you are able to help with the list below just let me know:  Batteries wanted – mobility scooter/car/truck batteries any kind dead or alive please contact Suzanne at the Pioneer Tavern.  Calf donation  Swap meet garage sale in October to be advised Brony Taylor (President of the Hikutaia Hall Incorp. Committee).

Nathan Wallis Nathan Wallis is a Neuroscience educator and Child Development expert who is coming to Thames (War Memorial Civic Centre) to present one of his talks which is of interest to parents, grandparents, caregivers and teaching staff. Tickets can be purchased through eventfinda: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/20 19/the-developing-brain/thames

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM (OSCAR Accredited) A fun, supervised holiday program for primary school children will be held at the Carehouse, Paeroa from 9am - 3pm daily (Carehouse open 7am - 6pm so extended hours available on request). WINZ subsidies available for qualifying families. Contact 07 862 9129 from 11am - 5pm Mon- Thur for further information.

Please Help – Family Cat Missing

Family cat went missing last Wednesday in the Maratoto area, please phone Arnica 027 255 5514.