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Newsletter

Friday 17 February – Term One Week 3, 2017 Tena  ra  koutou  ki  nga  hau  e  wha  –  Greetings  to  everybody.    

Thank   you   to   all   of   those   parents   who   came   in   for   parent   teacher   interviews.   We   appreciate   the  information  you  share  with  teachers  to  support  your  child’s  learning.  It  does  help  when  we  know  a  bit  about  their  interests  and  experiences,  and  what  is  happening  in  their  lives  right  now.      All   of   our   teachers   are   amazing,   dedicated,   creative   teachers   who   work   extremely   hard   to   provide  learning  opportunities  that  are  effective  and  engaging  for  our  children.  These  first  few  weeks  at  school  have  been  about  establishing   routines  and   learning  about  each  child’s   strengths  and   learning  needs.  Although  a  lot  of  information  is  passed  on  from  previous  teachers,  this  time  of  building  relationships  is  important.  Please  email,  or  arrange  to  talk  with  your  child’s  teacher  if  you  have  any  concerns.    Have  a  safe  and  enjoyable  weekend.   Naku  Noa    Rob  Posthumus    

Ruia,  taitea,  kia  tū  kō  taikākā  anake  –  strip  away  the  bark  and  expose  the  heartwood.  This  whakatauki  promotes  the  striving  for  and  pursuit  of  excellence.  

 “Excellence  is  the  gradual  result  of  always  striving  to  do  better.”  (Patrick  Riley)  

 Happy Hurupaki Birthday to: Marianne Annandale, Elliott Stoddart, Charlie Bryant, Jamie Bryant, Hannah Lammers, Teowai Norris, Keira-Lee Cotterill-Haenga and Mr Taylor!!!

DELIVERY OF YOUR NEWSLETTER

In Term Three Week 1 2016 we conducted a “Newsletter Distribution Survey.” There was an overwhelming response to receive the newsletter via email. However, any who wanted a paper copy returned the slip to the office, as requested by us, and are currently on our list. Please advise us if you would like a paper copy, by completing and returning the slip below. THANK YOU.

PLEASE NOTE, THE NEWSLETTER IS OUR MAIN COMMUNICATION FOR EVENTS HAPPENING AT SCHOOL

I would like the newsletter as a paper copy YES Please send a paper copy home with: Childs name: ________________ Pod: ______

SWIMMING SPORTS – Tuesday 21st February

Starts at 9am

Year 4’s begin

Freestyle Backstroke

Breaststroke

No Year 1 to 3 participating

Yesterday each child received the annual Health Information form, which needs to be checked so all details are current and correct. Any changes need to be altered, signed and returned to the school office. Thank you for your co-operation.

Lost/taken  –  Red  and  white  scooter,  from  Pod  8  late  last  year/early  this  year.    Please  contact  the  school  office  if  you  

have  any  information.    

o RUATANGATA JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB 2017 If your child is interested in playing hockey this year please send inquiries to ruatangatajmc@gmail.com. Funsticks (school years 1 & 2) Every Saturday morning 9-10am Starts May 20th 2017. Mini Sticks Dev, Mini Sticks & Kiwi Sticks (school years 2-6) starts May 13th 2017

o Drama classes for primary and intermediate students, Tuesdays 3.30 to 4.30, Kamo High School Drama room. For more information, contact Jessie, Bellbird Speech and Drama, cell: 021459048 or email bellbird12@gmail.com

Monday 20 February BOT Meeting – 6.30pm Staffroom Mon-Fri 20 -24 February Life Education – Pods 4 & 5 Tuesday 21 February Hurupaki Swimming Sports – Yrs 4-6 Wednesday 1 March Hurupaki Support Group AGM – 6.30pm Staffroom Tuesday 7 March Inter School Swimming Sports Thurs/Fri 9 & 10 March Pod 6 Camp Weds/Thurs 15 & 16 March Pod 8,9 &10 Camp Friday 17 March Hurupaki Triathlon Monday 20 March BOT Meeting – 6.30pm Staffroom Thursday 13 April Last Day of Term One Monday 1 May First Day of Term Two Thursday 21 September School Photos REMINDERS:

• Pod 6 trip forms to be returned to class teacher. Fees to office. • Pod 8,9 and 10 trip forms to be returned to class teacher. Fees to office. • Twilight hockey fees to be paid at office. • Health Information Forms to be returned. PLEASE UPDATE ANY CONTACT DETAIL CHANGES • Student Technology and Internet Use Agreement form to be returned to class teacher.

PLEASE  REMEMBER:  NO  vehicles  are  to  enter  into  school  grounds  to  drop  off  children  between  8am  –  9am  and  2pm  –  3pm;  this  includes  no  entry  and  NO  PARKING  in  top  car  park  or  at  driveway  entrances  and  yellow  lines.  Please  help  us  keep  our  kids  safe.    

PLEASE  INFORM  YOUR  FAMILY  AND  FRIENDS  WHO  DROP  OFF  OR  PICK  UP.

School absences, lateness, bus and afterschool care bookings/changes can be

reported online at www.hurupaki.school.nz

Holidays in N.Z. Listen to the waves oh breaking,

In the water Dad is shaking,

Blue skies are stretched across the land,

All in Ranginuiʼs hand,

Hear the flip-flopping of the jandal,

And the seldom bach screeching handle,

Run across the scorching sand,

To the sea and off the land,

Playing cricket on the beach,

Reading James and the Giant Peach,

All of this right under the sun,

What do you know, it makes Kiwi Summer fun!

Aston Plunkett – Pod 10