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Newsletter Week 10, Term 3, 2022

Kia ora e te whānau,

What a wonderful and busy term it has been! It is hard to believe we will be on term break next week. It has gone incredibly fast. 

To help us celebrate the end of the term, we had our sausage sizzle lunch and amazing fun run - great to see so many friends and whānau turn out in support, despite the slightly damp weather.

During Term 3, we also elected our new Board of Trustees. We have had one meeting so far and it was great to meet such a dedicated and enthusiastic group of invested people keen so support our school's growth and progress. I am looking forward to working with the group and getting to know them more over the coming months. Please have a look at their introductory statements in this newsletter - and say hi if you see them around school.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our school community; whānau, learners, PTG, Board and staff, for everything you have done this term making us the amazing place we are. There has been SO MUCH going on and we know that this has only been possible due to your hard work and giving us of your time and talents. 

Reflecting on the year that's been, I have realised that this term marks the first time in several years schools have been open for onsite learning non-stop for 3 terms in a row. No lockdowns!! It's no wonder we have some tired children (and families and staff!) out there at the moment. 

With Friday (tomorrow!) being the last day of school for the term, we are looking forward to welcoming our students and whānau back on Monday 17 October. 

Have a restful break everyone!

Ngā mihi nui,

Michael Harrop


Upcoming Dates:

Please ensure you check our School Calendar for up to date information.

Last Day Term 3 - Friday 30 September

First Day Term 4 - Monday 17 October

Labour Day (Holiday) - Monday 24 October

Amazing Race (Seniors) - Wednesday 29 October

PTG AGM - Thursday 27 October

Celebrating our Cultures Week - 31 Oct - 4 Nov

Senior / Middle Athletics - Friday 11 November

Year 4 Beach Day - Tuesday 15 November

Year 3 Beach Day - Thursday 17 November

Camp Parent Meeting - Thursday 24 November

Senior Camp - Tue 29 Nov - Fri 2 Dec

Year 6 Leavers' Dinner - Thursday 8 Dec

End of Year Assembly (TBC) - Friday 9 December

1pm Finish - Last day of school for year - Wed 14 Dec


Contents

Let Me Entertain You

by Priscilla Thatcher

On Tuesday, 27th September, we were able to hold our Year 5 and 6 Speech Finals. We chose to set the criteria for speeches differently this year with a focus on storytelling and the theme 'Let Me Entertain You'!

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Lunchtime Basketball Game Students vs Staff

by Priscilla Thatcher

Last Thursday two very enthusiastic opposing teams demonstrated their ball skills to onlookers.

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Māori Art Class

by Priscilla Thatcher

Our Māori Art classes draw to a close today for the term. Our thanks go out to Alison Trenwith for all the amazing work she has done with the children enrolled in this after school opportunity. She hopes to take the last classes for the year on Tuesday/Wednesday 25th and 26th October; Tuesday/Wednesday 1st and 2nd November and lastly on Tuesday/Wednesday, 8th and 9th November. We hope to be able to offer the same opportunity for budding artists to be creative again in 2023.

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Wacky Wednesday

by Priscilla Thatcher

It was great seeing everyone get their 'Wacky on' last Wednesday. Some people really went the extra mile. Your generous gold coin donations raised $189.30 for Kidscan.

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Term Dates

by Priscilla Thatcher

A reminder that Term 3 ends this Friday, 30th September. Term 4 begins on Monday, 17th October. Happy holidays everyone!

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Launchpad Champions - starting back in Term 4

by Michael Harrop

Launchpad Champions (formerly Bible in School) is an opt-in Christian Values Education programme. The Launchpad Champions programme is a fun 30-minute lesson that presents tamariki with positive values like being a good friend, respect, making good choices and helping others.

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'I kī a Haimona' or 'Simon Says'

by Priscilla Thatcher

Part of te wiki o te māori in the senior school involved playing 'I kī a Haimona' or 'Simon says'. The senior school now know a range of movements in te reo māori and following these is part of our every day morning fitness routine. They know huri mauī/turn left, huri matau/turn right, neke whakamua/move forward, neke whakamuri/move backward, peke e rua/jump twice and more!

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BOT Elections - Results

by Priscilla Thatcher

Our congratulations to all members of our school Board of Trustees for the new three year term: Kathryn Duggan (Presiding Member), Brent Freeman (Deputy Presiding Member), Sumaiya Kamatidar, Claire Coleman, Jason Tuck and Chloe Stantiall (Staff Rep).

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BOT member: Kathryn Duggan

by Priscilla Thatcher

Presiding Member of the Board of Trustees

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BOT member: Sumaiya Khan

by Priscilla Thatcher

Member of the Board of Trustees

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BOT member: Brent Freeman

by Priscilla Thatcher

Deputy Presiding Member of the Board of Trustees

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BOT member: Jason Tuck

by Priscilla Thatcher

Member of the Board of Trustees

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BOT member: Claire Coleman

by Priscilla Thatcher

Member of the Board of Trustees

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BOT member: Chloe Stantiall

by Priscilla Thatcher

Staff Representative on the Board of Trustees

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First Aid Training with St John

by Priscilla Thatcher

Middle and Senior School students have been fortunate to have the opportunity to learn some basic first aid with St John

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Duffy Role Model Assembly

by Priscilla Thatcher

Last week were were lucky enough to have our Duffy role Model assembly for the middle and senior school.

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Interschool Cross Country

by Priscilla Thatcher

On Friday, 16th September, a team of sixteen students from our school attended the Interschool Cross Country held at Hamilton Gardens.

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PTG News

by Priscilla Thatcher

Please take the time to check out the Parent Teacher Group happenings below

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Lost Property

by Priscilla Thatcher

All lost property that has accumulated during term 3 will be donated to charity at the end of the week. Please take the time to check out all the unnamed clothing. It may not be on display after today if the weather turns wet. There were many warm jackets and sweatshirts amongst the clothing on display today.

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Our School App

by Priscilla Thatcher

Home communication is very important to us as a school. We want you to be informed about what is happening and have easy access to dates and important information.

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Hats to be worn in Term 4

by Priscilla Thatcher

We would like to remind you that in Term 4, children need to wear a named hat at morning tea, lunchtime and during any outdoor activities. Can you please remember to pack a hat in your child's bag from the first day of next term.

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Sports Uniforms

by Priscilla Thatcher

If you have not already returned your child's basketball, hockey or netball uniform, can you please return this in a clean condition before the end of the term.

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Enrolments for 2023

by Priscilla Thatcher

Do you know anyone who is looking to enrol their children at our school next year? If you do and they have not already done so, please ask them to make contact with our School Office. This greatly helps with our forward planning and helps to met the needs of all students in our school.

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Calendar Art

by Priscilla Thatcher

This term the children have enjoyed producing a piece of art for this year's Calendar Art. Samples of their art, along with an order form, will come home with the children by the end of Week 1 of Term 4.

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School Ordered Lunches

by Priscilla Thatcher

We have two options - see below

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NZ School Kids Fishing Tournament

by Priscilla Thatcher

The season is here, and so are the school holidays! Tangler® is hosting a fun fishing tournament for the kids across the country, and it's completely free! This is a measure-only tournament, targeting Kahawai and Snapper, and we have 6 Shimano fishing rod and reel combos as major prizes (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). It is open to anyone under 16 throughout all of Aotearoa.

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Youthtown School Holiday Programmes

by Priscilla Thatcher

Youthtown have two new opportunities happening these October school holidays. Hooked on Football and Hocked on Sports. See the flyers attached.

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Family Fiesta

by Priscilla Thatcher

An exciting family event coming up on October 31st - Hillcrest Chapel's Family Fiesta!!

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NZ Sign Languages Classes

by Priscilla Thatcher

NZ Sign Languages classes will be held at Cambridge High School and Te Awamutu Intermediate School in Term 4. Classes are starting the week from 17th October.

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Y Holiday Programme

by Priscilla Thatcher

The YMCA are operating a holiday programme during the upcoming October school holidays.

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Yummy Apples Stickers

by Priscilla Thatcher

This year's promotion has just ended. We have just posted away 2,407 stickers and 118 cut out labels. Please continue to save these labels and stickers for next year's allocation of sports equipment. Collection Sheets can be handed into the School Office throughout the year.

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