MAUNU SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 15 Thursday 28 September 2017 www.maunu.school.nz

Dear Parents and Caregivers, He waka eke noa. We are all in this canoe, with no exception. “Our-Tearoa - Love it Here!!!” is in its final night of performances. It has been a very special event and is the result of many weeks of hard work by students, staff and others who have supported the classes. We thank you all for taking the time to get your stars to the shows and for your support throughout. Productions like this do not happen without a lot of direction, energy and support. I would like to acknowledge the staff of Maunu School, who have shown commitment, planning and a sense of humour as we have travelled on this journey! I do not usually single people out, however this year without the skills of a professional drama teacher, Kendra Bradley from our staff has stepped into the role and has been amazing. She has worked with the school team and ensured that all the strings get pulled together. She will be the first to say that she is only one of the team, and that is true, but we all know that every team needs a leader. An amazing job, Kendra. And of course, the wonderful performers!! All 367 children here at Maunu School have participated, which makes it a splendiforous spectacle!! The children have worked extremely hard and have presented acts that are professional and classy. Well done to you all, and thank you for your positive efforts. The show has been recorded. We will be sharing this with you by a link once this goes live. Term 3 has been a bit of a trial for many people with some very nasty bugs and illnesses hanging around. Let us hope that the sun continues to shine and everyone is in better health for Term 4. The scooter track has been laid and was opened on Wednesday – photos on the back of the newsletter. The landscaping will take some time and is a long term plan for the Scooter Group. This is a project that has been led by a group of students and supported by the PTA with funding and encouragement. It is a scooter track and has been designed as such. It is not for bikes. Any scooters need to be at a level that ensures they are safe. This includes rubber hand grips that cover the metal shafts. Children will also need to wear

helmets when riding scooters. We are developing guidelines for use in Term 4 but commonsense is the most important criteria. To all parents of Y 6 students: Please make sure you have enrolled at the school (or schools) your child is likely to go to. If they are enrolled they will get put into a class, if not it will be a lottery when you just roll up!! It is better to enrol and then withdraw, than to enrol late. Here at Maunu we have information or contacts for the main schools who are actively looking at Y7/8 education: Pompallier College; Whangarei Intermediate; Kamo Intermediate; Matarau School; Huanui College. Kind Regards, Paul Shepherd

BALLOT FOR OUT OF ZONE NEW ENTRANTS

Applications close on Friday 13th October for our next Ballot for children living out of the Maunu School zone. This is for children turning 5 years old between December 4, 2017 and June 30, 2018. If you are aware of any siblings of current students that may be considering Maunu School please ask them to contact us ASAP.

Not notifying us of your out of zone children for this October ballot could result in your child missing out! Phone 4388060 (school office) or email michelle@maunu.school.nz to check.

Thank you

HELLO TO OUR NEW STUDENTS

Welcome to all our new students who have started this term with us, we hope you and your families have enjoyed our busy Term 3.

They are in: Rm 2 Lino Ruder; Rm 3 Mia Harrison, Vanessa, Liu, Eli Sander, Andre Lai, Ellie Kim, Renee Hardwick, Marley Allen-Anderson; Rm 4 Kimberlyn Bradshaw, Wiremu Barton, Ryley Churches, Cole Rowson, Zoe Ryan, Elsie Adamson, Renne Hardwick, Seth Wilkin; Rm 5/6 Manaha Rawhiti; Rm 10 Hans Haufe, Kiwa Rawhiti; Rm 12 Ashtyn McNally.

ICAS ENGLISH RESULTS

Congratulations to Ehren Coleman, Tristan Fewtrell, Alys Finchett & Harry Trubshaw who all received a Credit award in the recent ICAS Australasian English Exam.

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY – LAST CHANCE

The unclaimed property bin will be emptied at the end of this term so please check for any items that may belong to your children. If items are named they will be returned to their owners. The unclaimed property bins is situated in the walkway next to Room 10. Thank You

TERM 3 & 4 DATES

25 -28 Sept Production Performances 29 Sept Last Day Term 3 16 October Monday - First Day Term 4 23 October Labour Day (School closed) 4 November Saturday - Country Fair

CERTIFICATE WINNERS – 15 September

Rm 1 Xander Mostert Caitlyn Turton Rm 2 Aarya Gangji Lino Ruder Rm 3/4 Renee Hardwick Taika Higgison Rm 3/4 Elias Noone Braxton Caske Rm3/4 Kobby Eshun Ellie Kim Rm 5/6 Payton Capper Isabella Dunn Rm 5/6 Jack Rountree Arna Malcolm Rm 7 Jamie McCallum-Schoenmaekers Nikita Briden-Jones Rm 8 Izaiah Lejos Malachy Smedley Rm 9 Tamara Janisch-Pavlovich Hugh Manson Rm 10 Taj Roberts Layana Joshy Rm 11 Harry Trubshaw Chloe Johnston Rm 12 Ashtyn McNally Ruby McKinlay Rm 13 Emma Lambert Lemuel Magueflor Rm 14 Jayden Gillatt Gabby Stewart

CERTIFICATE WINNERS – 29 September

Rm 9 Tiana Ratahi Greer Rapana Rm 10 Matt Love Milla Jenkins Rm 11 Tiziana Schmucki Aidan Stroebel Rm 12 Reia Garisau Justin Waller Rm 13 Max Hilton Anna McRury

ASSEMBLY TOMORROW

NO assembly tomorrow, Friday.

HEAD LICE

Please take the time over the school holidays to check your child/ren’s hair for head lice and treat if necessary especially Rooms 1,2,7 and 8.

NORTHLAND CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

Congratulations to Hunter Craig placing 4th and Aiden Stroebel 7th in the 8 year old division (birthdate as of the 1st Jan 2017) of the Northland Champs and to Chase Watkins placing 7th in the 9 year old division.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Short Story Competition – Friends of the Library Calling all young writers aged between 9 and 18 years, write a short story on any subject and be in to win cash prizes! Competition is open only to residents in Whangarei District area closing on the 24 October. For more information contact Howeth Mountain on 4362007 or visit www.whangarei-libraries.com. Junior Athletics Whangarei Open Evening - Monday 16th October 5.00-6.00pm. Trigg Sports Arena, Kensington Park. Fun, friendly athletics training for 5 - 12 yrs of age. Facebook Junior Athletics Whangarei or visit www.athleticswhangarei.co.nz Kiwi Kids Can Cook We are searching for New Zealand’s Hottest Junior! Do you like the taste of good food? Have you got a favourite dish that you love to cook? If so visit www.nzchefs.org.nz/competitions to enter - open to all Northland Schools children years 1 to 8. The Kamo Round the Mountain Fun Run/ Walk Sunday – 15th October. This is a fun event for all children and their families to be involved in. Entries can be made on line and paid for at http://tiny.cc/omnymy or cash payment entry can be made to the Pauline Dinsdale office at 469 Kamo Road. Student (up to year 8) entry fee is $5 and adult entry fee is $15 until 14th October.

MAUNU SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 15 Thursday 28 September 2017 www.maunu.school.nz

SCOOTER TRACK OPENING PHOTOS

Check out the school website for these photos in colour for those receiving a paper copy. Well done team!!!