Week 2 Term Three 2016

Celebrating Learning & Achievement

Congratulations to Cody J who came 2nd in the whole of New Zealand in the William Pike short story competition. Well done Cody - we are very proud of your achievement!

Thank you to those parents who have offered to help with our new reading mileage programme. The programme started this morning and the children really enjoyed reading alongside their parent supporters. If you would like to help give young students an opportunity to increase their reading mileage then please contact Mrs. Cook on carlac@karaka.school.nz.

Helping Hands Reminder Our busy teachers are looking for some helping hands to help prepare resources for teaching and learning. If you are able to lend a hand from time to time, pop into the office and our lovely office ladies will let you know if there is anything that needs doing. Thank you! Nga mihi nui, Sarah Hynds Principal@karaka.school.nz

Reminders & Updates Flyer No. 23 3rd August 2016

Accounts Reminder

Yesterday statements were sent home. Please check that you have

paid for camp, mathletics, technology (Yr 7 and 8) and the bus. We

have to pay these outside providers so would appreciate payment

for these as soon as possible.

Enrolments The BOT has reviewed our roll and decided to open up a limited number of places in Years 0,1,2,3,4,and 7 for 2016. If you know of anyone wishing to enrol, please ask them to contact the school office.

AIMS FUNDRAISER—AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Date: Sunday 21st August Time: 4.00 Movie: Kubo and the Two Strings Price: $20.00 each ($10.00 goes towards AIMS Games) Tickets available at the office. Please support this exciting fundraiser.

Ag Day Programme Cover Competition

Design or draw a cover for the 2016 Ag Day Programme

Two categories—5-8 years and 9-13 years. Two Winners! Two Prizes!

Make sure you include details like the date 15th October, animals from 9am,

stalls, food, rides, games from 10am, quick fire raffles, auction after midday

and some lovely rural pictures

Also include the school name and location

Create your programme cover on an A4 piece of paper (portrait)

You may use coloured pencils, jovis or complete your design on the computer

Make sure your entry has your name and age printed clearly in pencil on the

back

Entries close Friday 5th August—place completed entries in the box in the

school office

HELP!! The Enviro Committee are looking for GREEN milk

bottle tops to complete their Enviro Awa (River Journey)

display—please drop them off to Carla in the office.

Franklin Vets will be visiting our school on Friday 19th August at

10.30am to talk to the children about rearing animals for Ag Day and

also answer any questions they may have. At the same time they are

able to vaccinate and ring any animals that families may wish to have

done.

Ag Day Auction—please start thinking about goods or services you could

donate for the auction. In the past we have had loads of firewood, bikes,

sporting memorabilia, appliances, fishing trips and cash (to buy items).

All items big or small gratefully accepted.

ALL children at Karaka School must be involved in one of the following

activities—raise and care for an animal OR plant and care for a Gumboot

Garden plus keep a journal of their efforts OR complete a Corrugated

Iron Kiwiana art piece plus keep a journal of their efforts.

ALL children must have an entry form (found in the Ag Day booklet

emailed out last term). These are due back Monday 22nd August.

The Ag Day Committee has asked that each child bring in a $2.00 item

towards the Lucky Dip stall. Small items from home would also make for

good lucky dips. Also they have asked for home made items for the

pocket money stall e.g. hair ties, bracelets. Please drop these off to the

office.

Farmlands Pukekohe are offering $1.00 back per 20kg bag of Milligans

Lamb or Calf Milk powder purchased. At the end of the season they will

send our school a donation based on how many 20kg bags have been

purchased for their animals for Ag Day.

5th August School assembly 1.45pm

10th August PTA Meeting 7.30pm

11th August School cross country (save day 12th August)

16th August New parents meet and greet morning tea 9.00-10.00am

HOUSE SHIRTS Return your form and money to the office by the end of the week Friday 5 August.

Our Next PTA meeting will be held Wednesday 10 August at 7.30 in the staffroom.

Bees Knees Waxy Wraps

The Karaka School Enviro Group is selling Bees Knees Waxy Wraps, these are an alternative to using plastic cling-film. Bees Knees Waxy Wraps are: A more sustainable option, preventing toxic plastics from having to be

produced They can be washed and reused many times, creating less waste. They are healthier for you to wrap your food in this beeswax fabric rather

than having plastic wrapped around your food You’ll save money if you use reusable food wrap instead of purchasing

commercial food wrap. We are fundraising for gardening tools and for future projects. Karaka School Enviro Group supports Plastic Free July as we raise awareness of the amount of single-use disposable plastic in our lives and challenges people to do something about it.

Orders will be taken and delivered weekly with final orders on Thursday, 11 August 2016.

Size (cm) Price

Small (14x14) $2

Medium (range of sizes from 20x20 to 30x30)

$6

Large (35x35) $10

X-Large (35x55) $13

Community Notices

Pukekohe Raceway

Kids Obstacle Duathlon

Tuesday 20th September 2016

Open to Year 4—8 individuals

and two person teams

Run, bike and obstacle course

Enter: www.bsgevents.co.nz

Are you the next Brendon McCullum or Suzie Bates? If you are new to the area, coming back for another season or just want to give cricket a go Karaka Cricket club needs you. We are currently taking registrations for the 016/2017 season. You can either register via our website www.karakacricket.co.nz or we are having two registration nights on the 31st August or7th September between 6-7 pm at Karaka Sports, Blackbridge Road Karaka. Please check out our website for upcoming events and dates to do with the new cricket season.

New movies at Cinema 3

Pukekohe—please see notice

board for details