Hikuwai 1-2-3 Weekly Update 

Week 7-8 Update:

Friday 25th November is 'Dress as a Book Character' day! We are looking forward to seeing some amazing costumes. 

Next Friday, December 1st, is Run Jump Throw for the Year 4 students. 

Year 4 students will need: 

• A named drink bottle

• A school hat

• Sunscreen already applied before school 

• Sensible shoes for physical activity (no sandals or crocs) 

• To wear their school uniform, as usual

After this event whānau are welcome to stay to have morning tea with their child/ren. Following this, please come into class to see what we have been up to. Whānau are then able to visit the Year 5-8 classes if you wish. The senior hub are running a market on this day also, it would be great if you are able to support them. 

Please see the note from the Year 7-8 Hub below-

We need your help! Teretere is having a sustainable market day next Friday, December 1st, and we are looking for Donations of old toys for our White Elephant stall. The money made from this stall will go towards our Year 8 Leavers events 2023 & 2024. If you have any toys that are still in working condition and you no longer need them we would love to take them off your hands. Collector cards would also be accepted. There will be a collection box placed in the office until next Thursday (30th November) for any donations. 

Teachers have been busy writing school reports-

Please ensure you take time to log in to Hero to view these in the coming weeks; we are proud of the social and academic progress our ākonga have made this year. 

TOUGH KID EVENT: 

On Wednesday, 6th December all the children from Years 4-8 will be attending the New Brighton Tough Kid Challenge.  

It is held at South New Brighton Domain.  Parents are welcome to attend but will need to find their own way there unless there is space available on the bus once we have filled them with our tamariki.  

For more information, including what to wear, when we will be leaving as well as answers to common questions,  click on the link below:

Tough Kid

Scroll down for previous updates and to see photos of our learning. 

Week 5-6 Updates: 

Blue Tuesday

 On Tuesday the 14th of November children can wear blue and bring a gold coin donation to donate to Diabetes New Zealand. If children wish to not participate, they are to wear their uniform as usual.  

General Reminders for Term 4

• Term 4 is a hat term. Thank you for helping your child remember to bring their hat each day. A number of students leave these in their tote trays so that they are always at school. 

• Please remember to give hay fever antihistamines before school if your child needs them daily. 

Upcoming dates: 

Monday 13th November

Tuesday 14th November Diabetes awareness - Wear blue and bring a money donation

Wednesday 15th November Board Meeting 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Thursday 16th November TOD - no school- Teachers will be delving into the new curriculum  

Friday 17th November Canterbury Show Day - Public Holiday

Week 3-4 update 

• Hikuwai 1 and 2 students - headphones This term we are taking part in novel studies. To support the novels we will have some follow up activities which require the use of headphones. If you have not already, please provide a named set of headphones for your child, which can be kept at school. 

• Cookie Time Fundraiser- Please refer to the email sent yesterday via Hero as well as the notice your child will have received. Our goal is for each family to sell at least 4 buckets of these delicious cookies; they make great Christmas gifts. 

Week 2-3 update 

• This week the Year 4-8 Students will be participating in the Science Roadshow. Here is their website for a sneak-peek of what the students may see. 

• The Year 5-8 Students will be participating in Athletics Day this coming Friday, 27 October. Please see further information on the sports website.

Most other information can be found here in the fortnightly school newsletter. Please let us know if you cannot find what you are looking for.  

Please click here to view the School Community Calendar. 

Please see photos of what we have been doing in class, below. 

Athletics Day: Year 5-8 Students 

This is happening this coming Friday, 15 September. Please check the sports website for everything you need to know. 

Curiosity Clubs Term 4

We will be running curiosity clubs for 5 weeks from 11:15- 12:15.  This will start the first week of term.  If you have a particular skill or interest that you would like to share with our tamariki please contact your child's ako teacher or donna.frame@ararira.school.nz.

Ideas parents have run or helped within the past include sewing, coding, bowls, (parent lead and organised) orienteering or anything you think may be of interest. 

Curiosity Clubs is an opportunity for tamariki to try new activities, develop new skills and follow interests.  This is all part of the Key Competencies in our New Zealand Curriculum. 

If you would prefer to help a teacher run a club that would also be appreciated.

Toys at School 

Please help your child remember NOT to bring toys to school. This is only acceptable when we have special 'bring a toy to school' days. 

Most information can be found here in the fortnightly school newsletter. Please let us know if you cannot find what you are looking for. 

Please click here to view the School Community Calendar. 

Extra notices 

Hikuwai 1-2: Swimming Y5 (Sam and Louise's Year 5 students only) 

Just a reminder that the Year 5s will be swimming DAILY  in weeks 7 and 8  ( Monday 28th August  - Friday 8th September). We will be leaving school at 11 am and arriving back at school at 2 pm. Sushi and subway lunches can still be ordered but will not be available until arrival back at school. If your child has music lessons during this time, please let their music teacher know.

Class trips: 

As part of our inquiry on ‘Sustainability’ we have some trips planned. On Monday 14th August, Hikuwai 2 (Sam) and 3 (Kelly) are visiting Metro Place in Bromley to take part in a programme called ‘Watch Your Waste’. Hikuwai 1 (Louise) have a similar trip planned, later in the term. The charge for this trip will come from your termly activity fee. 

The details for the upcoming trips are below; please note one class is leaving before 9am and another is arriving back to school after 3pm. This is unavoidable due to the distance we need to travel and the timing of the programme.

• Hikuwai 3 (Kelly) will leave school at 8:40 am and will return by 12:30 pm. If you are keen to be a parent helper on this trip, please email Kelly kelly.mcintyre@ararira.school.nz 

• Hikuwai 2 (Sam) will leave school at 11:30 am and will return late at approximately 3:15 pm If you are keen to be a parent helper on this trip, please email Sam on sam.hopper@ararira.school.nz 

For both trips, students need to wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals). Please pack a lunch box and drink bottle as usual. 

House of Bricks Lego Fun: 

We have an afternoon of lego creativity planned on Tuesday, 8 August from 1:30-3pm. 

Enviro Non-Uniform Day:

On Wednesday 9 August, come dressed in green or nature themed (please bring a gold coin donation towards our enchanted forest initiative) 

Parent /student maths workshop: If you’re keen to see what happens at maths time in the classroom, pop along to Prebbleton School on Tursday 10 August from 5:15-6:15pm for a hands-on maths hour.  

Hikuwai 1 & 2 - Swimming  - Y5’s only - Thank you to those of you who already filled out the form asking for your child’s current swimming level. If you have not done so yet, please could you check the Hero Y5 swimming notice and fill out as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact louise.dennis@ararira.school.nz 

Week 1 went off with a bang with a successful toy swap to start the week and an amazing Matariki celebration to end it! 

Apps for iPads- Whaea Louise and Whaea Sam  

In Hikuwai 1 and 2, we will be using Google Classroom, Google Drive and Google Docs this term to access, create and share work within our class. If your child brings their personal iPad to school, please could these apps be loaded onto their iPad. They can then sign into these using their school email address.

Hikuwai 3- Whaea Kelly and Whaea Megan

This term, Hikuwai 3 are going to be designing and creating their own propagating stations as part of our Inquiry learning. The students have started planning out their designs and are trying to make them as cheap as possible to produce. If you have anything which may be of use from the list below we would really appreciate you sending it to school with your child from Monday 24th July onwards so we can keep the costs down where possible. 

Materials needed for propagation stations: You will see some examples of what the students are wanting to make in our photo slides, below. 

• Wood (untreated) to be used for the bases of propagation stations

• Small glass jars/beakers or other alternatives (these will be for the plant cuttings to sit in, with water)

• Old light bulbs (with an opening at the top wide enough for a plant cutting to go in)

• Screws and nails to join the wood pieces together

• Metal hooks that could be screwed into wood and string hung from 

We are hoping to get the Lincoln Mens Shed to help us with the construction of the propagation stations but if there is anyone in the community who would also be available and happy to help, it would be very much appreciated (the more the merrier!). Please email Whaea Kelly or Whaea Megan if you are able to help out in the coming weeks (dates TBC) or if you have any questions. Thank you very much in advance for your support!

Whaea Georgia: Hikuwai 3

A big welcome to lovely Whaea Georiga who is a third-year training teacher with Whaea Kelly’s class. Click on our learning site, here, to see a note from her (scroll down). 

Parent Conversations- All 

Parent conversations are happening next week.  If you have not yet made a booking please do as soon as possible. Everything you need to know has already been posted on Hero, please see the school office if you need help accessing the booking information. 

Some upcoming dates to remember: Week 2

• Tuesday 25th July: Parent Conversations 2:15 - 6:30 pm - School finishes at 2 pm on Tuesday

• Wednesday 26th July: Parent Conversations 3:15 - 8:00 pm

• Thursday 27th July: Kapa Haka Performance Festival 4:30-6 pm- LHS

Celebration of learning: 

To connect with the Hikuwai whānau, we would like to invite parents/caregivers to come into school on Wednesday 28th June at 9.30 am. Each ako class will run maths games in which students will attempt to beat their parents/caregivers.  At 10.30 am we will invite all parents and caregivers to share kai. We hope to see you there.

• Hikuwai 1 & 2 (Louise and Sam) - Students and adults, please bring a named mug so that you can enjoy our delicious soup accompanied by bread. 

• Hikuwai 3 (Kelly) students/whānau do not need to bring anything 

Children’s University 

Those families who are new to Children’s Uni and have not been to Lincoln University for a visit will be going with Whaea Andrea and Whaea Louise on Monday.  Have a great time!

Kapa Haka Performance

Our Kapa Haka group will be performing for the rest of the school on Monday from 12:30 - 12:45pm.  If you are able to pop in please feel free to come to the school hall at this time.

Term 3 Start

School starts back on Monday the 17th of July.  

Parent Conversations

These will be taking place in Week 2 of Term 3, Keep an eye out for the online booking forms that will be sent out closer to the time.

Some important dates to remember: Week 10

Monday 26th June

Children's Uni Campus visit day (new families to CU only) - all day.

Wednesday 28th June

9:30 - 10:30 Celebration of learning in your child’s ako class.

Thursday 29th June

Epro 8 competition.

Friday 30th June

 Hui - Hikuwai 4 presenting.

School Closes for Term 2

Warm clothes for the cooler weather: 

Please encourage your child/ren to come to school prepared for the cold weather; school jerseys and jackets are a must.  Contact Whaea Charlotte if you are looking for something specific. charlotte.mcmenamin@ararira.school.nz

Emergency Food Items Please keep these coming in. Refer to the notice below (scroll down) for more information, if needed. 

Parent/Teacher Conferences

These will be happening early in Term 3 so please keep an eye out for the online booking sheets that will be coming out.

GLASS JARS NEEDED: Whaea Sam & Whaea Louise's classes only

Hikuwai 1 and 2 still need a lot of jars (with no labels please) to create their Matariki lanterns. If you have some, could you please send them in with your child tomorrow; we are hoping to start creating the lanterns this coming Wednesday. 

Report Comments: 

The Hikuwai 1 (Whaea Louise) and 2 (Whaea Sam) report comments for reading, writing and maths will be published on Wednesday 21 June. Please check your emails and Hero that afternoon to read about your child's academic progress. Hikuwai 3's (Whaea Kelly) comments have already been published, please check your child's Hero profile to read these. 

Celebration of learning: To connect with the Hikuwai whānau, we would like to invite parents/caregivers to come into school on Wednesday 28th June at 9.30 am. Each ako class will run maths games in which students will attempt to beat their parents/caregivers.  

At 10.30 am we will invite all parents and caregivers to share kai.  We hope to see you there.

Some important dates to remember: Week 9

Wednesday 21st June

• Selwyn Sport / Sports Spectacular Yr 5-6. 9:15-11:30 @ Foster Park

• Sushi

Friday 23rd June

• Subway

Looking further ahead: Week 10

Monday 26th June

• Children's Uni Campus visit day  (new families to CU only) - All day

Wednesday 28th June  

• 9:30 - 10:30 Celebration of learning, in Hikuwai, shared morning tea

Friday 30th June

• Enviro leaders 10-10.30am

• Subway

• Hui - Hikuwai 4 presenting

• School Closes for Term 2

WEEK 7 UPDATE 

Hockey/Football Tournament- Year 5 students

This tournament will be taking place also on Wednesday, 7th of June, when we return from the long weekend.  If your child is taking part in the tournament they will not be taking part in the winter sports at  Selwyn Aquatic Centre.  Shin pads for football players are compulsory.  If you have any questions please contact Whaea Meeghan.

Winter Sports/Activation Spectacular- Year 5 students 

This Wednesday 7 June the year 5 students will be going to the Selwyn Aquatic Centre for their second week of winter sports.  Children  MUST come dressed in their TOGS with their school uniform or sports uniform in their bag to change into after their swim.  The bus will be leaving school at 8:45am and returning at 12:00pm.

Emergency Food Items

As part of our emergency response plan, we are required to store emergency food should we need to keep children on site for any length of time. This could take the form of individually wrapped muesli bars, tinned rice pudding, fruit pieces in jelly,  long-life crackers/cheese,rice crackers, or other instant pantry items (can be eaten straight from its packet/container and does not require heating). If you are sending items that require a spoon/fork, please include the required cutlery.  

Items should be long-dated (preferably to the end of the year if possible).  It is not necessary to send whole boxes or ‘outers’ but a couple of items in a plastic bag which can be stored as class items.

If your child has specific food allergies, please mark the bag clearly so it is identifiable as theirs rather than being able to be shared among the class.These items should be delivered to your child’s classroom teacher for storing in their ako space.

Some important dates to remember: Week 7

Tuesday 6th June   

Teacher Only Day 

Wednesday 7th June    

Winter Sports@ Selwyn Aquatic Centre (togs needed)

Hockey/Football Tournament@Foster Park

Sushi

Thursday 8th June    

PP date for the Hockey/Football Tournament

Friday 9th June    

Subway

Looking further ahead: week 8

Monday 12th June    

Science week

Nano girl Science show 1:30

Wednesday 14th June   

Winter Sports@ Foster Park 

Sushi

Friday 16th June    

Hui

Enviro Leaders 10-10:30am

Subway

Movie night:  2 movie times- 5-6.30 and 7-8.30

Term 2 End of Week 5 Update

Food for Thought Programme

New World Lincoln will be running the Food for Thought programme with all Hikuwai classes this week.  There will be 2 in-class visits and a visit to New World in Vernon Drive for each akomonga (class).

Supermarket visits: Hikuwai 1, 2 & 3 will be walking to and from the supermarket on Thursday 1 June at the times below: 

• Hikuwai 1 (Whaea Louise) We will leave school at 8.45 am and return by 11.30 am. Students will need to be at school in time for this departure. Hikuwai 1 still needs 2 more helpers; please email if you are able to come louise.dennis@ararira.school.nz 

• Hikuwai 2 (Whaea Sam) We will leave school at 9:50 am and return by 12:15 pm. We have enough parent helpers, thank you to everyone who volunteered their time.

• Hikuwai 3 (Whaea Kelly) We will leave school at 10:45 am and return by 1 pm. We have enough parent helpers; if you have kindly volunteered, please be at school by 10:40 am. We will meet you where the students hang up their bags. 

2023 Activation Spectacular (previously known as winter sports) 

Year 4 students do not participate in this, they will remain at school 

This programme will start on Wednesday this week and run for the next 5 weeks.  There is a cost involved for the programme and transport to get the tamariki there.  Please check out your school account on Kindo.  The cost for Year 5/6 is $28 for all 5 weeks of activities and transport.

Zones Cross Country

The Zones Cross Country will be taking place on Thursday the 1st of June for all the information you need please check out the sports web page or click on this link Cross Country

Whole school hui

Hikuwai 3 (Whaea Kelly/Megan’s class) will be hosting Hui this coming Friday, 2 June. Hui will start in the school hall just after 2:30 pm, you are all very welcome to join us. 

Some important dates to remember: Week 6

Monday 29th May

• Samoan language week 

• Food for thought programme

Tuesday 30th May  

• Food for thought programme

Wednesday 31st May- School closes at 12:30 pm- See HERO email from Claire for more information  

• Activation Spectacular

• Sushi

Thursday 1st June

• Lincoln Zone Cross Country

• Food for thought programme

Friday 2nd June  

• Hui -Hosted by Hikuwai 3- 2:30pm in the school hall, all welcome

• Enviro Leaders 10-10:30

• Subway

Looking ahead to Week 7

Monday 5th June

• King's Birthday 

Tuesday 6th June

• Teacher Only Day - Kahui Ako

Wednesday 7th June  

• Hockey/Football Tournament@Foster Park

•  Sushi 

Friday 9th June  

• Whānua Groups

• Subway

Last week was EPIC; thank you to all the parents who helped out with camp. Whether it was actually going to camp, convincing your child to go, helping with all the packing, providing food or filling out the paperwork, your support was greatly appreciated. The Year 4 students also had a jam-packed week, check out the slides above to see photos of what we all got up to. 

Warm clothing: Jerseys (and hats and jackets, if needed) are essential this term. Please help your child remember to pack them each day and please double-check that they are NAMED. 

2023 Activation Spectacular (previously known as winter sports)- 

This is for Year 5-8 students. Year 4 students will remain at school. 

On Wednesday 31st of May (week 6) our Activation Spectacular will begin.  It is a sports programme run by Selwyn Sports at Foster Park for the last 4 weeks of term on a Wednesday.  Selwyn Sports will introduce our children to a number of different sports.  Please note: The rotation in week 7 (7 June) will be at the Selwyn Aquatic centre so children will need their togs.  We will remind you of this closer to the time.  There is a $28 cost.  This covers the activities fees and the transport to and from Foster Park for all four weeks.  It will be added to your school account and can be paid via Kindo. Below is a copy of the first week's rotation; as mentioned, this starts NEXT WEEK (Week 6)

Some important dates to remember: Week 5

Monday 22nd of May:

Tuesday 23rd of May:

Wednesday 24th May: Sushi 

Thursday 25th of May:

Friday 26th of May:       Whānau Groups

Subway

Looking further ahead: Week 6

Monday 29th May: Samoan language week 

Wednesday 31st May: Activation Spectacular

Thursday 1st June: Lincoln Zone Cross Country

End of week 3 update: 

Devices: If your child brings their own device to school, can you please help them remember to do so? If students are not bringing their ipads because they have forgotten to charge them, please send them along anyway as they can be plugged in at school if required.

Year 5-6 Camp starts tomorrow! Please check Hero emails for camp information. 

Year 4s: Please see the list below in regards to what is happening this week: 

Monday 15th May:

• Wear PJs to school 

• Bring your favourite (non-technology) game to school

• Bring your own snack suitable for watching a movie (we won’t be sharing so just enough for your own child please) 

• Bring something comfortable/snuggly for when we watch the movie

• Bring a full drink bottle (water only) 

Tuesday 16 May:

• Come dressed in whānau group colours for a day full of activities with the crew from YOUTHTOWN. If the weather is wet and the activities are postponed, still come dressed in whānau colours 

Wednesday 17 May:

• Wear school uniform

• Nothing extra to bring on this day 

• Fun classroom activities planned 

Pink Shirt Day - Friday 19 May 2023

On Friday, 19 May, Aotearoa will become a sea of pink as schools, workplaces and communities join the Pink Shirt Day movement. By taking part you will be helping to stamp out bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.  Please encourage your child/ren to participate in this important day by dressing in as much PINK as possible. There is no donation required.  

Click the website here for more information. 

Please remember, Kelly and Pamela will be your contacts at school while Sam and Louise are at camp. You will find our email addresses below. 

KEY DATES COMING UP: 

• Friday 19 May- Pink Shirt Day

• Monday 5 June - King’s Birthday - school closed

• Tuesday 6 June - Teacher Only Day - school closed

Thanks, 

The Hikuwai 1-2-3 Team

End of week 2 update:

Camp: Hanmer 15-17th May 2023- Year 5 students As we near our camp dates please be aware that we will be sending home emails with important information for you and your children to help get ready.  If there are any questions please feel free to email your child’s ako teacher. 

What about the Year 4s? As you know, the Year 4s from Kelly and Sam's classes will be staying at school while the Year 5-6 students are at camp. Pamela (not going to camp) and Kelly will stay with them and we have a fun-filled 3 days planned. Please see the list below for what students need to bring/wear each day. Please email Pamela or Kelly if you have any questions pamela.marshall@ararira.school.nz  or kelly.mcintyre@ararira.school.nz 

Monday 15th May:

• Wear PJs to school 

• Bring your favourite (non-technology) game to school

• Bring your own snack suitable for watching a movie (we won’t be sharing so just enough for your own child please) 

• Bring something comfortable/snuggly for when we watch the movie

• Bring a full drink bottle (water only) 

Tuesday 16 May:

• Come dressed in whānau group colours for a day full of activities with the crew from YOUTHTOWN. If the weather is wet and the activities are postponed, still come dressed in whānau colours 

Wednesday 17 May:

• Wear school uniform

• Nothing extra to bring on this day 

• Fun classroom activities planned 

Sport Please check the sports calendar for our upcoming events.  This link will take you straight to the sports page.  

BYOD- If your child brings their own device to school, please ensure that the apps etc are regularly updated. If not, we tend to run into problems at school. 

Welcome to Whaea Louise who has joined us this term. Louise will be the sole teacher of Hikuwai 1 when  Pamela goes on maternity leave. Louise’s email is louise.dennis@ararira.school.nz should you wish to contact her. 

Cross Country is happening this coming Thursday, 11 May, between 1:30-3 pm. This event is for Year 4-8 students. Most students are keen to participate but if your child is particularly reluctant to join in, they are welcome to opt-out and cheer their friends on from the sidelines. 

Those students who are participating can wear their house colours to school for the day if they wish. Please ensure that suitable footwear as worn. 

We need some parents to help marshal the course so if you are available for the afternoon, please email Whaea Meeghan,  meeghan.coetzee@ararira.school.nz

KEY DATES COMING UP: 

• Monday 5 June - King’s Birthday - school closed

• Tuesday 6 June - Teacher Only Day - school closed