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 Karamea. 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. 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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 Buller District 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 Reefton 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 South Island 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.