WAIKOUAITI PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Term 3 Week 8 2016

Dear Parents As we approach the end of the term, which finishes next Friday, I would like to point out some key dates for this and next term. September 22nd Sports Awards assembly @2.15p.m. October 10th Term 4 begins 18th Senior athletics 21st School photos (family photos from 8.30 a.m.) 24th Labour Day ­ school closed November 3rd Clarks Mill/Totara Estate (Whole School) 13th School Fair December 14th School performance (afternoon) 15th School performance (evening) 16th Term 4 Ends This week I went to a robotics course and here are two websites that the children can use at home Pencil Code (click here) Scratch (click here) It was great to see so many parents supporting the children on the Literacy Open morning in Pikopiko on Thursday. Just a reminder that all senior school camp fees must be paid by next Friday please. In discussion with staff, we are looking to introduce more Problem Solving and focusing on Creativity, Communication, Teamwork and Critical thinking into the school curriculum. After some initial discussion there will be a short survey/questionnaire coming home next term for parents to have some input into this exciting but challenging development. Just a reminder that all pupils must wear a wide brimmed hat next term Regards John

Forthcoming Events

September

21st Technology Day 22nd Sports Awards Assembly 23rd Assembly 2.15 25th Term 3 ends

October 10th Term 4 begins 18th Senior Athletics 21st School Photos 24th Labour Day 25th­28th Senior Camp

November

1st Robotics 3rd Totara Estate/Clarks Mill visit 13th School Fair

December 14th School Production (Afternoon) 15th School Production (evening) 16th Term 4 ends

Whole School 2.15 p.m . Palmerston Whole School starting 8.30 School Closed Rimu Room Year 4+ Whole School Everyone Welcome Whole School Whole School Happy holidays

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Board of Trustees Next Meeting: 19th September @ 7.00 p.m. Friends of the School Next Meeting: 11th November @ 3.15 p.m.

Pikopiko: Ki ora This week the children have been writing their observations from our science experiments that we carried out last week. Here are just some of the fabulous writing the children produced; We made a yellow flower turn red. We put red dye in the cup and over night the flower turned red. By Maddison We put water in one glass and we put lemonade in another glass. We put raisins in the water and some in the lemonade. The raisins in the lemonade went up and down but the raisins in the water did not go up. By Jake H Yesterday Pikopiko had an open hour so parents could see how Literacy is taught in our class. I was overjoyed at the number of parents who came along. If you were unable to attend and are interested in coming along or you would like to come along again, let me know and I could organise another session. If you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Have a safe and relaxing weekend. Louise Ritchie

Harakeke: Ai! Well we are still enjoying the flow­on effect of our Science Week last week as we observe our beans sprouting, bacteria growing and a wide variety of multicoloured flowers arriving from home! Very exciting ­ keep it up Harakeke! There has been a bit of reading and maths testing happening this week as we prepare to wind up for the term and hit Term 4 running. I have really noticed a lot of self­motivated and independent, focussed learning happening, nice work Team Harakeke! Yesterday we enjoyed a Cricket session with Tama Walker and I saw a sudden resurgence in the cricket gear at lunchtime after his visit! We have been privileged to have had Alannah Carmichael spending time with us this week as she took part in East Otago High School’s Work Experience week. Thank you for your positivity and willingness to be involved! Last week next week, have a look around and see if you have any rogue reading books lying around at home ­ we will be pleased to take them off your hands! Until next week ... Ilaanilu Lisa Hall

Cricket Bacteria growing from a finger and from a shoe sole!

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Kiaora from Rata Class, This week we have been finishing off some of our end of term work, including the fantastic science experiments, daily reading, writing and maths as well as cricket and athletics.

For writing this week the children learnt about metaphors and similes. They completed an activity called ‘a Rainbow of Similies’. The task was to colour a rainbow and write similes to describe their colourful rainbows. This lead into some great writing, which we hope to complete this week and publish onto google docs for you to read at home. On Thursday, Tama from Superstarter Cricket came to school to teach the children some cricket skills. There was some fantastic passing and catching skills being displayed, as well as accuracy when throwing the ball at the wicket. We look forward to another visit from Tama in term 4. Thank you Jim and Noni, who are helping out in the senior school teaching athletics. We hope the weather remains warm so we can get outside again next week.

Finally, I couldn’t resist putting this last photo in of Josh and his homework this week. I had to laugh when I saw a note on my table on Thursday morning. It read ‘Sorry Mrs Hurst, but my goat ate my homework!’ Unfortunately or

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fortunately he had left his homework outside on the back of the motorbike. When he went back to get it, he found that one of his goats had decided to have a snack! I hope your goat is still ok! One last thing...if you have any spare plastic bags at home that your child could please bring in on Monday. I have several pieces of artwork to go home next week. Good luck to the miniball teams on your final games next week. Have a great weekend! Mrs Hurst

RIMU It feels like the end of third term is coming, as we finish up science experiments ­ checking our predictions on the bounciness of eggs over time with a final egg bounce off had, on Monday. We are very keen to further develop our science process skills next term ­ what a popular unit this has been. We’ve been doing some awesome peer evaluating (constructive critique) in our integrated topic study, over the past few weeks, with a deadline set for some final hour independent inquiries next Wednesday…. Congratulations to Briar, who scored 120/120 on the numeracy test on Monday, too ­ according to her older sister it hasn’t been done in the past to her knowledge, and she had to check up with me whether Briar really had scored that. There were some dramatic improved scores in the class, notably Nicola and Nickolas, Pip, Mya, Hugh, Lucius and Saviour… well done all of you. The basic facts effort is paying off! Cricket with Tama today was brilliant. Good job Harry, Flynn, Anika and Saviour ­ fantastic bowling I spotted….Also awesome to get out in the afternoon with Jim and Noni for athletics training with Rata ­ it’ll be great to be prepared like pros, for senior athletics next term! Finally, a huge congratulations to Mya Hagan who scored a high Credit, in the Australian (ICAS) Writing Competition last term. You are a fantastic writer, Mya!

SCHOOL FEES 2016 Activity Fees: Junior $48 ($12 per term) Years 1­3 Senior $68 ($17 per term) Years 4­6 School Donations: 1 child $45 2 Children $75 3+ Children $95 Bank details at the bottom of page if paying online. Term 1 and 2 & 3 Activity Fees are DUE NOW, Requests for Payments have been issued and prompt payment will greatly appreciated. SCHOOL FAIR On Tuesday there was a meeting of the Friends of the School (FOTS) to discuss the progress for our school fair on Sunday 13th November. Several people have already put their hand up to man one of the stalls but we still have a few others available if you are willing to help. We would also like to hear from you if you have any ideas or things you might have seen at other fairs, that could make the Waikouaiti School Fair a little special. Also we are asking parents and family

Professional Learning For Staff For two days during the holidays all staff will be taking part in a conference in Oamaru Miniball Results from the 12th of September. Year 3 & 4 Waikouaiti 1 v Palmerston 1 19­12 POD: Anamika PalmMac 2 v Waikouaiti 2 15­8 POD: Kate H Year 5 & 6 Waikouaiti 1 v Palmerston 2 4­23 POD: Maia P Waikouaiti 2 v Palmerston 1 36­11 POD: Jamaica Monday 19th September Final Draw This is the final draw for Miniball this season. Thanks to all of the coaches, supporters and children for a great season. On Monday there will be a brief presentation after the Year 3­4 and Year 5­6 final. We look forward to seeing

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members if they have any contacts or business connections to ask for a small donation or prize for a raffle. Every year raising additional school funds for extra (but necessary) items the children need at school gets harder and harder but a collective effort, besides making it easier for all concerned, it can also be very rewarding. SAUSAGE SIZZLES To place an order for a sausage for Monday lunches please write your child's name and the number of sausages required on the front of an envelope. Please place your $$ in the envelope or call into the school office and complete a sausage order form. $2 for sausage, sauce and bread. The sausage sizzles raise funds for our school. Please support whenever possible. STATIONERY WAREHOUSE Nominate Waikouaiti School whenever you purchase anything at Stationery Warehouse at school is given 5% of your purchase price. Encourage your business partners, friends and family to do the same. Palmerston District Schools Reunion Labour Weekend 2016. Registration forms available Contact Heather McGregor 0273438731 GOLF ­ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS There is a school holiday golf programme at Waikouaiti Golf Course: Monday September 26 & Wednesday September 28; 10am to 12.15pm each day Equipment is provided, children need to bring jackets, sports shoes and a drink/snack. There is no cost for the programme. Numbers are limited so if you know of someone who might be interested can you please get them to contact me by email or phone/txt. Many thanks Melanie Ph 0274160931 RAFFLES Dear Parents As we need to raise further funds to ease the cost of school camp, we are going to have some raffles to sell. We would like each child to bring to school a non­perishable grocery item from home to donate towards the raffles. The raffles will be drawn at the school disco which has been organised for the end of this term.

you again next year. Good luck for the final games. Year 3 & 4 3.30pm Waikouaiti 2 v Palmerston 1 4.00pm PalmMac 2 v Waikouaiti 1 Year 5 & 6 4.30pm Karitane v Palmerston 1 5.00pm Palmerston 3 v Waikouaiti 1 5.30pm Waikouaiti 2 v Palmerston 2 SOCCER Soccer is held on Thursdays from 3.15pm on the bottom field ­ all ages welcome. A text will be sent if soccer is cancelled due to weather BASKETBALL Basketball Otago is happy to announced The Diggers Holiday Basketball Camp 26th­29th September from 8.30am to Noon at the Edgar Centre. This camp is for youth aged 6­12 and we encourage experienced players as well as newcomers to attend. We will focus on fundamentals, short competitions, and incorporate heaps of fun. Sessions will be led by BBO Development Officer, Natalie Visger. She will be assisted by current Oceana Gold Rush players, as well as Otago Representative players, and fellow BBO coaches. Cost is $100 per player. Additional children from the same family will be charged $50. A per day rate of $25 is available to children who cannot make all 4 days. Our July Camp sold out, so please register early to guarantee a spot. This term we will be hosting the first “Girls Only” One Day Camp on the 3rd of October from 9am­Noon at the Edgar Centre. No experience is necessary. School years 1­9 are invited and the cost is $45 per player. ($10 discount for players who attended a BBO Holiday Programme the week before).

To register see the BBO website under the development tab. There will be no same­day registration. For additional enquiries contact development@basketballotago.co.nz .

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Please bring your item to the school office at the start of next week. THANK YOU! Dunedin Netball Holiday Programme Over the past year Dunedin Netball have taken the opportunity to listen to parents feedback and redesign our holiday programme offer. We are excited to announce that Jo Morrison (NNZ Selector, ex Silver Fern and England player) has written a brand new holiday programme for us to implement in 2016! Armed with a new kit of resources aimed at children in specific age groups we can't wait for kids to participate in this year's holiday programmes. Every day will be different, and every programme will be different with heaps of netball specific activities, game play and exciting new "downtime" activities. Our friendly and knowledgeable coaches will enjoy working with your children developing their love of the game. Y1&2, Y3&4, Y5&6, Y7&8 October 4,5,6 9am to 3pm Edgar Centre Cost: $110 per person (for 3 days)

EAST OTAGO COMMUNITY POOL (Palmerston) Opening 24th September Keys available from East Otago High School Office or The Waihemo Centre ­ If you purchase your key by Tuesday 25th October, you will be in the draw for one key purchase to be refunded. Season Charge: Family: $160 Single: $100 Senior Citizen: $80 ECO TRAIL RUN ­ Approx. 12km Sunday 30th October 2016 Runners Start at 9.00am Walkers start at 9.15am $20 per person $5 per child $40 per family Enjoy a scenic fun run or walk around the outside of the Orokonui Ecosanctuary. For registration information please email: principal@waitati.school.nz runbrake@xtra.co.nz SCHOOL WEBSITE Visit our website for more information. Weekly newsletter | Calendar | BOT Info | Parent Page Class news and more www.waikouaiti.school.nz Well Done Runners in the Children’s Marathon last Sunday, and also Mrs Hurst and a number of parents in events from the Moro Marathon held at the same time! Marathon Competitors ­ Well done guys

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VIBE! Holiday Programme ­ Sport Otago 26­30th September EDGAR CENTRE. 8.00am ­ 5.30pm | $45 9.00am ­ 3.00pm ‘school day’ | $35.00 AGE 5­13 Years For more information cas@sportotago.co.nz or Call 03 474 6421 CELEBRATING WOMEN IN RUGBY OTAGO Vs. NORTH HARBOUR KICKOFF 2:35pm Forsyth Barr Stadium Kids tickets are $7.50 and each child will get a free meal at the game containing: a piece of fruit, calci­yum, wedges and chicken tenders.

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Waikouaiti School Bank Account Number: 02 0900 0001260 00 Cellphone 021 046 6948

Waikouaiti School Bank Account Number: 02 0900 0001260 00 Cellphone 021 046 6948

Waikouaiti School Bank Account Number: 02 0900 0001260 00 Cellphone 021 046 6948