Mālō e lelei. Next week we celebrate Tongan Language Week. We are proud to have 15 Tongan children at our school. We will celebrate the language and culture of Tonga over the week. I was very fortunate to attend a ceremony in Auckland last week, where the Ministry of Education gifted the Pacific Strategy Resource "Talanoa Ako ~ Make it Happen" to Principals. Malo 'aupito.

Kai at School: This week we kicked off our Kickstart Breakfast programme.  All children are welcome to make themselves a bowl of weetbix or have a glass of milk in their classroom before school.  Our school is supplied free weetbix and milk and although there is no provision for alternate milk or Gluten-free options, if you would like you child to take part and they are unable to have dairy or gluten, please get in touch so we can make a plan. Breakfast is completely optional and there is no sign up required.  In addition to this, Kai for Kids are now supplying yummy fresh fruit for morning tea.  Please contact the office if you would prefer to send your own morning tea and lunch each day.  

Year 5/6 Ski Day: What a fantastic day skiing on Tuesday!  94 students headed up to Mt Hutt and had ski and snowboard lessons.  Huge thanks to the many adults that attended to make this event possible.  The children all had a fantastic day and improved their skills on the snow.  

Bike Safety: We have been privileged to have Constable Sean Patterson in school teaching safety on bikes and scooters.  He is also delivering some cyber safety workshops with our senior students.  

Speech Results:  Well done to all our students.  It's a big thing standing up and speaking in front of an audience.  Congratulations to the following students for placing in our finals:

Year 4: 
1st  Mia Rm 14  
2nd Aicel Rm 15 & Icent Rm 11  
3rd Ruby Rm 15      
Year 5/6:
1st Anabela Rm 10 - Anabela will present her speech at the Rotary Competition on Wednesday night.
2nd Bailey Rm 8
3rd Lavinia Rm 10      

Daffodil Day: Thank you to our amazing community, we raised $703 for Cancer Society on Friday.  We thank you for your generosity in supporting such a worthy cause. 

WELL DONE: Our Natalie of Room 11 competed last weekend in the Primary, intermediate & secondary schools trampoline championship.  Natalie did incredibly well placing 4th for Trampoline and 5th for DMT in the A Grade.  Well done Natalie

CONGRATULATIONS: Mrs Ella Johnson (former Rm 9 teacher) and her husband TJ welcomed a beautiful baby boy to the world on Monday.  Congratulations Ella & TJ and Welcome to world little Israel. 

Our Board of Trustees: Our next Board of Trustees meeting is on Wednesday 21 September at 6pm in the Staffroom. All Welcome

PTA: our next meeting is Tuesday 27 September at 6.30pm in the Staffroom. All Welcome.

Our Star Students: Jasmine in Rm 5 is reliable, respectful, and responsible. She is hardworking and always puts effort into her work. She has gained so much confidence and is making fantastic progress in all subjects. She is a wonderful role model with a fabulous smile! Bella in Rm 3 has developed and improved her focus and effort in her learning. She is working hard to do tasks set for her and does this in a happy manner. She is kind and thoughtful to others which makes Room 3 a happier place. Bella has fantastic classroom behaviours that also adds to her ability to stay focused.

Every School Day is a Big Day: You may have seen on the News that the Ministry of Education has launched a big campaign to raise attendance rates in schools.  Regular attendance is considered to be 90% and above.  At Hampstead School, we work hard to ensure our children are attending school regularly.  It not only supports their learning, but helps them develop social and self management skills.  Here is a short video that shows how every day counts:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uh41ReonKs

Mid Canterbury Tennis are holding our Tennis Open Day at the Braided Rivers Community Trust Ashburton Tennis Centre, Oak Grove, Ashburton on Sunday 11th September 2022 from 1 to 4 pm. Entry is free, everyone is welcome, fun games & activities, tennis racquets provided.

Coming Up:

Life Education – 12-21 September
Wellbeing Open Afternoon: 27 September 
Last Day of Term 3: Friday 30 September
First Day of Term 4: Monday 17 October
Year 5/6 Science Roadshow: Friday 21 October
Labour Day holiday: Monday 24 October
School Athletics Day: Tuesday 25 October

Nga Mihi Nui
Claudine Campbell (Principal)