Fortnightly Notices

Term 4 Weeks 10

What a wonderful year it has been! It has truly been a privilege to teach your tamariki and watch them grow. To our Year 8’s, we wish you all the best as you embark on your exciting new chapter at high school. To our Year 7’s, we look forward to seeing you again next year. Wishing all our whānau a relaxing and enjoyable summer holiday.

Monday  

Students are welcome to bring their own games and devices, such as a Nintendo Switch, but phones are not allowed. They are responsible for looking after their belongings. During the first and middle block of games, children may wear comfy shoes like slides and their Oodies, but they must have their uniform on underneath. 

To celebrate the end of the year, we will be holding a water fun event tomorrow afternoon for the whole school at 1.30pm. If your child/ren wish to  participate, your child will need to have a change of clothes and towel in a separate bag. They may bring named water guns but no rubber water balloons. Sprinklers will be on also.

Shirt signing is only allowed with parental permission, and students must have a second shirt to wear for Hui on Tuesday if they wish to have one signed. Alternatively, children can sign the photo of the hub that will be provided to them. Year 7 students are not permitted to have their shirts signed.

Graduation hui - Tuesday 

Tuesday's hui will start at 12 pm sharp.  Uniform must be neat and tidy please.  Last day of school for the year, school closes at 1 pm.

Library books  and sport shirts

Please locate and return any library books or they will be charged to your Kindo account. Any sports shirts borrowed must be returned or they will be charged to your Kindo account.

Year 7's - stationery 

New stationery for 2025 can be purchased from the  Qizzle website in early January. The site is currently being updated, so we kindly ask that you wait until then to make purchases.

Please refer to the school newsletter and the website for further information and dates.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Larissa, Michael, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

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Term 4 Weeks 7-8

Ararira in the Park 

Tuesday 3rd December 5:30pm to 7pm. Children to please wear their costumes and clothing. Please don't go out and buy anything specially.  People can be on site from 5pm as there will be food trucks selling food or bring a picnic. Children will be called to go to their classes at 5:45pm. They won't be able to leave the classroom for dinner during the show so feed them before they come. Please do not leave or get up during other class performances. It is a bring your own seat or blanket event. All information can be found on this link 

Library books 

Please locate and return any lost or overdue library books. If you are not sure, please check with your child's Ako teacher as they have a list of books overdue. All books will need to be returned by Friday 6th December. 

Year 8's - Leavers dinner

This special event is all about honouring our Year 8 students and their journey at Ararira Springs. Doors will open at 5.30pm, starting at 6pm, on Thursday 12th December. More information please see Hero post.  Please fill in the google form to RSVP by the end of the school day TODAY.

Year 7's - 2025 classes 

On 6th December 2025 classes will be shared. Children will spend part of the morning on Tuesday 10th December with their new teacher and classes. 

By 13th December all reports for maths, reading, writing and an end of year comment as well as progress graphs will be shared with parents. 

Our last day is Tuesday 17th December. We will finish at 1:00pm on that day.

Upcoming Events:

Week 8 - December

• Tuesday 3rd December - Ararira in the Park (show), students performing. Please see school wide notices for further information about this.

Week 9

• Tuesday 10th December - Year 7 class swap meet 2025 ako class and teacher

• Wednesday 11th December - Hui 2.15 - 3.00 - Celebration certificates (Yr 4 - 8)

• Thursday 12th December - Year 8 Leavers Potluck Dinner 6pm

Week 10

• Monday 16th December -1.30pm: Water fun (whole school - more information to come. Will be cancelled if cold/wet).

• Tuesday 17th December - Graduation Hui 12pm, 

Last Day of School for the year. We will finish at 1:00pm on the day

Please refer to the school newsletter and the website for further information and dates.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

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Term 4 Weeks 3-4

Kia ora Kaunuku Whānau, 

What an incredible time our Year 8s had in Wellington for their school camp! From exploring the wonders of Te Papa Museum to visiting Parliament and the iconic Weta Workshop, the students embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun together. The camp was filled with memorable moments that will be cherished for years to come.

Meanwhile, our Year 7s showcased their creativity and determination by diving into their passion projects. These student-led initiatives demonstrated their unique talents and interests, sharing their interests in presentations.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the amazing parent helpers who joined the Wellington trip. Your support, enthusiasm, and care made the camp an outstanding success. Ngā mihi nui for being part of these special experiences.

Ka mau te wehi, everyone! 🌟

Library books

There are a number of overdue books in Kaunuku. Can students please return.

Upcoming Events:

Week 8 - December

• Tuesday 3rd December - Ararira in the Park (show), students performing. Please see school wide notices for further information about this.

Week 9

• Tuesday 10th December - Year 7 class swap meet 2025 ako class and teacher

• Thursday 12th December - Year 8 Leavers Potluck Dinner 6pm

Week 10

• Tuesday 17th December - Graduation Hui 12, Last Day of School for the year

Please refer to the school newsletter and the website for further information and dates.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

Fortnightly Notices

Term 4 Weeks 3-4

Kia ora Kaunuku Whānau, 

Year 8's going to Lincoln High School in  2025 Year 9 Entrance Testing and Funday

Students are to meet at 8.30am at the front gates (unless otherwise emails or stated) - to arrive in house colours

• Students look for school name and wait there

• There are 3 assessments each 35 minutes (use a black or blue pen)

• There will be a free sausage sizzle and ice blocks

• Students need to bring own lunch, water bottle and hat

Library books

There are a number of overdue books in Kaunuku. Can students please return.

Upcoming Events:

Week 4 - November

• Monday 4th November - LHS 2025 Year 9 Entrance Testing and Funday

Week 5

• Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th - Year 8 camp to Wellington

• Thursday 14th - Teacher only day - no school for students

• Friday 15th - Canterbury show day

Week 8 - December

• Tuesday 3rd December - Ararira in the Park (show), students perform

Week 9

• Tuesday 10th December - Year 7 class swap meet 2025 ako class and teacher

• Thursday 12th December - Year 8 Leavers Potluck Dinner 6pm

Week 10

• Tuesday 17th December - Graduation Hui 12, Last Day of School for the year

Please refer to the school newsletter and the website for further information and dates.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

Fortnightly Notices

Term 4 Weeks 1-2

Kia ora Kaunuku Whānau, 

We welcome a new student and whānau in Kaunuku this term, ako class Kaunuku 3: Tayla.

Calendar Art

It’s Calendar Art time again!

We have sent home our students' calendar art forms this week, so they will be in their bags. 

The student’s have been busy creating art work that can be made into affordable Calendars, Cards, Diaries, Mouse Mats and Sketch Pads.

Each product is made from your own child’s art.

These make unique Christmas gifts for family and friends and are perfect for posting overseas.

Paper order forms will be sent home in Week 1. You can also follow these instructions to place your order online:

1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com

2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ8182 

3/. Enter your child’s room & name when prompted

The order is open from now until October 30th.

Payment can be made over the website via credit card or account2account.

If you have any questions please contact tash.scoble@ararira.school.nz

Hats

Term 4 is a hat term. Children are required to wear a plain coloured bucket for break times. Please make sure this is clearly named. 

Upcoming Events:

 Week 2 - October

• Monday 21st October - Year 8 camp parent meeting 6-7pm

Week 3

• Monday 28th October - Labour Day - no school

Week 4 - November

• Monday 4th November - LHS 2025 Year 9 Entrance Testing and Funday

Week 5

• Monday 11th - Wednesday 13 th - Year 8 camp to Wellington

• Thursday 14th - Teacher only day - no school for students

• Friday 15th - Canterbury show day

Week 8 - December

• Tuesday 3rd December - Ararira in the Park (show), students perform

Week 9

• Tuesday 10th December - Year 7 class swap meet 2025 ako class and teacher

• Thursday 12th December - Year 8 Leavers Potluck Dinner 6pm

Week 10

• Tuesday 17th December - Graduation Hui 12, Last Day of School for the year

Please refer to the school newsletter and the website for further information and dates.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

Fortnightly Notices

Term 3 Week 9

• Here we are moving into our last week of term 3, and what a big term it has been. Over the last week our students have been engaging in sexuality classes, literacy projects based around their chosen era and building their skills through maths strands and number knowledge. Some of our students' have been letting themselves down with their behaviour, so could you please remind your child/ren to be caring, curious and capable students. Respect for the teacher and for their peers’ learning is important for all to remember.

Koru Games:

It is a big week for us next week as we have Koru games on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday which the students have been practising for. Thank you to all the parents who have given up their time to help us. If you are curious about when your child is playing follow this link ‘Koru games draw 2024’ and search the draw of the sport your child is playing. 

Koru Games: please refer to the comms sent out on HERO (17 September). For those children remaining at school, they will have a project to complete. They need to check in with Matua Michael in Kaunuku on Tuesday morning.

Art expo:

With the support of Whaea Megan during art rotations three times a term the students will have a piece of artwork they have been working on to display in the hall. 

     The times to view these are:

Tuesday: until 7pm

Wednesday: until 5pm

• Athletics day:

     Well done to all the students that participated in athletics today, we had a great day out at Brookside park and the students gave it their best. Whaea Meeghan will         be in touch with the winners to let them know what happens next.  

• Auditions for the LHS 2025 production:

These are being held at Lincoln High School on Thursday 26 September from 3-5pm. Ararira students are welcome to audition at this time. If you have any further questions, please contact Sandra MacLean, HOD Drama: smc@lincoln.school.nz 

• Week 10:

Monday: Koru games expectations with students

Tuesday: Koru games, Art expo

Wednesday: Koru games, Art expo 

Thursday: Koru games, 

Friday: Final day of term 3

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

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Term 3 Week 7

Hopefully, everyone has been enjoying the first few days of Spring with the nice weather we have been having. Our students have been working hard in their mathematical statistics learning and should be moving into a new area of Maths from next week. We have just finished our explanation writings which students really enjoyed writing about their own choice of genre. Next, we will be looking into the history of dance through the decades, where again students have had the opportunity to pick their decade of choice between 1920-1939, 1940-1959, 1960-1979, and 1980-1999. 

Drama morning out last week:

Last Thursday Whaea Meeghan took a group of 30 students to Lincoln High school to take part in a drama escape room adventure presented by the Year 10’s.  The theme was Greek Mythology.  All the students who attended enjoyed the experience and did well to discover the clues they needed to escape.  Thank you to Whaea Emma who came to walk us back to school at the end of the morning.

Speech Competition:

Good luck to Poppy, who is competing in the Year ⅞ speech competition this coming Monday. 

Plant out day:

Don't forget if you are in Kaunuku 3 or an Enviro Leader you have your plant out day on Tuesday please come prepared.  

Health/Sexuality:

We have also begun our sexuality lessons starting with ‘Who am I’, this is done in their ako classes with their ako teacher who they have built a relationship with over the year. Below is our timetable for these lessons, please make sure to message your child's ako teacher if you would like them removed from any lessons. 

What’s coming up for the rest of the term: 

Week 8: 

• Choir Rehearsal, Monday (Avonhead) 

• Whanau hui, Tuesday 6-7pm ( Māori students only) 

• Plant out day, Tuesday (Kaunuku 3 & enviro leaders)

• Athletics Day - Brookside, Friday  

• THT hot dogs, Friday  (buy through kindo)  Those at athletics will have theirs delivered

Week 9:

• Māori Language Week

• School photos (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Week 10:

• Art exhibition (Tuesday & Wednesday)

• Koru Games (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) 

• Last day of term (Friday)

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

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Term 3 Week 5

Evening Kaunuku whānau we are half way through term 3, yes I know we are moving quickly, I hope you all have an enjoyable weekend as we creep closer to spring. Our students have been working diligently in our hub over the last couple of weeks with their statistical investigations, explanation writing pieces, movement inquires and athletics practicing. Massive congratulations to our students for winning back to back cleanest class awards. Really displays the kaitiakitanga of our students in our hub. 

Daffodil Day

Next Friday 30th August is Daffodil Day. We are encouraging ākonga to come dressed in yellow and/or green to show our support. They may like to dress up like a daffodil. Also, a gold coin donation would be amazing to help support this amazing day and help those who are affected by cancer.  

Tummy Bug

We are aware of a tummy doing the rounds. As per Ministry of Health guidelines, if a child has had vomiting or diarrhea, they are required to stay away from school for 48 hours following their last symptoms.

Sexuality Education

This will begin in Week 7 Students will be taught in their ako class. An email will be sent beforehand, to inform parents what will be taught.

Year 8 Trip 

Kia ora koutou,

A big thank you to all the parents who have already paid for the upcoming Year 8 Trip. We appreciate your promptness, as it has allowed us to secure the flights and accommodation.

For those who have not yet made the final payment, we kindly ask that you do so as soon as possible. If you require additional time, please get in touch with Whaea Trine in the office or myself, Whaea Meeghan, so we can make the necessary arrangements.

We also extend our gratitude to those who have informed us of their payment timeline.

Year 8 Cheese roll fundraiser

Please note that we have cancelled this fundraiser as we have not had enough volunteers to help run it.

Dates to keep in mind:

• Friday 30th August - Daffodil Day

• Friday 13th September - Year 5-8 Athletics Day -details TBC (Postponement Friday 20th September)

• Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th September - School Photos

• Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th September - Koru games 

• Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th September - Ararira Art Show -details TBC

• Friday 27th September Last Day of Term 

Important Koru Games Information

Please read the attached information about the upcoming Koru games.  It is important

Koru games 2024

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

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End of Week 3

Kia ora whānau already at the end of week three. Keeping it short this week. Our students have done an amazing job with their movement inquiries they have been taking part in as we presented some of this stuff quickly in assembly. We had to say another goodbye this week to Jeremiah who is leaving our school, and we wish him all the best. The students have been doing great in class with their writing, structured literacy and maths and we hope this positive attitude will continue. 

Looking ahead to the next couple of weeks:

Week 4: 

Maths week - students will take on various maths challenges.

Friday disco from 6:45 - 8pm

We will begin athletics practise as this event comes up later in the term 

Week 5:  

Teacher only day on Monday

Zones Rugby/Netball Tournament LIncoln Domain on Wednesday 

Sexuality Education presentation 5:30-6:00 in Kaunuku on Thursday

Cantamath competition for those participating on Wednesday at 5pm

Cheese Roll Fundraiser (Year 8 camp):

We are aiming to run a cheese roll fundraiser for the Year 8 camp, but need volunteers to help with making and distributing on the day. We will be holding this on Saturday 7 September. Cheese rolls are a great fundraiser, but in order for it to go ahead, we will need a great group of parents on the day, from approximately 10am. The finish time will be dependent on orders.

If you can help out, please email emma.woolford@ararira.school.nz by Friday 16 August.

If you have any catering contacts for cheese, bread etc please also let me know.

Important Koru Games Information

Please read the attached information about the upcoming Koru games.  It is important

Koru games 2024

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

Fortnightly Notices

Term 3 Week 1 

Welcome back to term 3 I hope everyone took a well deserved rest as we move into the last two terms of 2024. We have had a great start back to term 3 with well behaved learning happening, learning with the release teachers, technology and our mihi whakatau on Friday. We say goodbye to Micah this week and wish him all the best and we also welcome Jasmine to our hub this week. 

We are well underway in the hub, focusing our learning early this term on statistical investigations and connecting this to the olympics that are currently happening. Students have had the opportunity to play Korfball today and will get two more opportunities to experience this awesome game. 

Upcoming Events:

Week 2 

• Mana ake Resilience evening for parents 7pm-8pm on Wednesday 

• non-uniform day on Friday

Week 3 

• Friday, Kaunuku hub are on presenting hui

Communication Platforms

Kia ora koutou,

We would like to bring to your attention the increasing use of chat platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok among our tamariki. While it is not within our school's jurisdiction to manage these platforms, we strongly encourage parents to regularly check in on what their children are watching and writing to others. Recently, we have been made aware of some extremely inappropriate comments being exchanged. It is crucial for parents to be vigilant and proactive in helping their children navigate these new forms of communication. These platforms often prompt quick actions without considering the impact on the recipient. Your support in monitoring and guiding your children can make a significant difference in fostering a safe and respectful online environment.

Hot Chocolate Thursdays

Term 3 is back with Hot Chocolate Thursdays!  

Cost: $2.50 per hot chocolate includes one marshmallow (if wanted)

• Bring: Your own cup in a ziplock bag (to rinse and store it after use without any leaks)

• Order: Via Kindo by Wednesday evening, 5 pm sharp

• Serve Time: 8:30 am - 8:50 am in the school hall

Packaging Fundraiser

We’re excited to announce that there’s still time to participate in our packaging fundraiser! Kaunuku Year 8 students are raising funds for their upcoming camp to Wellington in November, and we need your support.

We’re offering high-quality catering foil and baking paper, perfect for your kitchen needs. Orders can be placed conveniently through Kindo.

Key dates:

• Orders close: Friday, 9th August (Week 3)

• Distribution date: Friday, 23rd August

All orders will be delivered to your child/ren.

Important Koru Games Information

Please read the attached information about the upcoming Koru games.  It is important

Koru games 2024

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

Kia ora Kaunuku Whānau, 

We welcome two new students in Kaunuku, ako class Kaunuku 3: Jerry and Alifa. 

One more week, till the school holidays. What a fantastic term it has been in Kaunuku, filled with an array of enriching learning experiences and activities! We've enjoyed the cross-country, sports tournaments, hands-on tech sessions, and rewarding planting days in our enchanted forest. Highlights also include our insightful art inquiry trip to Lincoln University, engaging parent/student conversations, fundraising efforts for the Year 8 camp through hot chocolate sales, and delightful cooking demonstrations.  A heartfelt thank you to all the whānau who generously supported and participated in our various trips and events this term. Your involvement and encouragement have been invaluable. It was wonderful to celebrate the children's achievements with you during our parent conversations. Your presence made these moments even more special. Next Friday is our kura's Matariki celebration. We look forward to seeing those who can make it. It is a wonderful night of celebrations and community.

Non uniform day 

Next Friday 5th July, come dressed in Matariki theme (come as a star). This is a gold coin donation, money goes towards the Year 8 camp. 

Matariki Celebration
Te Hapori Tautoko is excited to bring you a Matariki Celebration on Friday 5 July 2024.
This whānau information booklet linked here provides you with all of the information you need to know and ways you can support! It is set to be a wonderful evening and a highlight in the calendar for many. 

Hot Chocolate Thursdays
This is every Thursday morning from 8.30am. Please purchase on Kindo as there will be no cash sales. Children must bring their own cup and drink this in the hall. Thank you for your support with this and raising funds for the Year 8 camp.

How to get a donation rebate for school donations (including camp donations)

We are very fortunate to have Sarah Fogarty as part of our parent body.  She is the director of Simplicity Accounting.  Sarah has offered to meet with us and run an information session to assist parents with their camp fees by submitting their school donations to the IRD in order to get their donation rebate.  

For all donations made to NZ public schools you are entitled to 1/3rd back from the government.   More information is here - https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations

For Sarah’s family 1/3rd of all donations made to school, for the financial year ended March 2024, meant they got a rebate of just over $300 - which she plans to use to pay towards the upcoming Year 8 trip.

Sarah is more than happy to run a session at school for parents on how to do the following:

- Download their Donations Summary from Kindo

- Submit Donations to IRD via their online portal myIR 

- Assist people to register for myIR

It may not help toward your child’s camp this year but it may help towards next year’s camps. Or just to have some extra cash on hand!

If this is something you may be interested in Sarah will be in the Kaunuku hub on Wednesday afternoon the 24th of July 2024, 3:30pm - 4:30pm.  The session will be about an hour.  Please can you email Whaea Meeghan if you are interested in attending so we can make sure we have what we need for each parent. 

Upcoming Dates:

June

• Friday 28 June: Matariki observed; no school.

July

• Friday 5 July; Te Hapori Tautoko - THT Matariki family/whanau celebration from 5.30pm.

• Friday 5 July; last day of term.

• Monday 22 July; first day of term 3.

Please refer to the school newsletter and the website for further information and dates.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree

Kia ora Kaunuku Whānau, 

It was wonderful to see so many whānau attend the Learning Conversations this week. Thank you! We loved being able to celebrate your child’s learning. We realise that not everyone was available to make it in for the scheduled times - please email if you have any queries or concerns when comments appear on Hero in the coming weeks or if you would like to make a time to meet.  Hot Dog Day today was an amazing success (and explains why Subway orders were turned off this week). Thanks to everyone who supported this THT fundraiser by purchasing a hotdog or two for their child.

Zones Soccer/Hockey Tournament – all the best for the students participating next week on Tuesday. 

Activation Spectacular (Winter Sports)  - continues for 2 more weeks.  This is  based at Selwyn Sports Centre and Selwyn Aquatic Centre. Friday 21st June and Thursday 27th June

Ararira's Got Talent!  This is happening next week, June 19th  Wednesday at 12.45pm. An in-school showcase for tamariki to share their talents. Children who have signed up have been practising at home and video entries are also welcomed.

Year 8 Camp - how to pay (click on link) How to make part payments for the Wellington Trip 

Hot Chocolate Thursdays
This is every Thursday morning from 8.30am. Please purchase on Kindo as there will be no cash sales. Children must bring their own cup and drink this in the hall. We suggest a cup with a lid. Please do not come to the class/hapori with hot chocolate as we do not want spilt drinks. Your child will be asked to go back to the hall to drink this. Please enclose a container to put the cup in once finished. Thank you for your support with this and raising funds for the Year 8 camp.

Matariki Celebration
Te Hapori Tautoko is excited to bring you a Matariki Celebration on Friday 5 July 2024.
This whānau information booklet linked here provides you with all of the information you need to know and ways you can support! It is set to be a wonderful evening and a highlight in the calendar for many. 

Upcoming Dates:

June

• Friday 21st June: Sport Activation 

• Thursday 27th June: Sport Activation 

• Friday 28 June: Matariki observed; no school.

July

• Friday 5 July; Te Hapori Tautoko - THT Matariki family/whanau celebration from 5.30pm.

• Friday 5 July; last day of term.

• Monday 22 July; first day of term 3.

Please refer to the school newsletter and the website for further information and dates.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Maree and Meeghan

Kia ora Whānau, 

Next week is a short week with the King's Birthday public holiday on Monday and a scheduled teacher-only day on Tuesday. The new prefab buildings will arrive at some stage next week and the area behind Huarapa has been fenced off with limited access. The THT has organised a movie night with two screenings on June 7th Friday night, so check out the newsletter for more information. Well done to all the students who participated in the cross country.  The weather was shining. 

Learning Conversation bookings are now open on Hero - check on the app for available times. June 13th will be a slightly early finish so we can meet with everyone - check previous notices for more information.

Activation Spectacular (Winter Sports)  - starts a 4 week winter sports rotation next Friday (June 7th)  based at Selwyn Sports Centre and Selwyn Aquatic Centre. Students are to bring togs, googles and towel the first week. 

Ararira's Got Talent! An in-school showcase for tamariki to share their talents is happening on June 19th - children who have signed up have been practising at home and video entries are also welcomed.

Year 8 Camp - how to pay (click on link) How to make part payments for the Wellington Trip 

Hot Chocolate Thursdays
This is every Thursday morning from 8.30am. Please purchase on Kindo as there will be no cash sales. Children must bring their own cup and drink this in the hall. We suggest a cup with a lid. Please do not come to the class/hapori with hot chocolate as we do not want spilt drinks. Your child will be asked to go back to the hall to drink this. Please enclose a container to put the cup in once finished. Thank you for your support with this and raising funds for the Year 8 camp.

Hot Dog Friday - 14 June
Te Hapori Tautoko is providing a Hot Dog Day on Friday 14 June. Orders can be made via KINDO and close on Tuesday 11 June. At $3 each, these will make a yummy hot lunch!

Matariki Celebration
Te Hapori Tautoko is excited to bring you a Matariki Celebration on Friday 5 July 2024.
This whānau information booklet linked here provides you with all of the information you need to know and ways you can support! It is set to be a wonderful evening and a highlight in the calendar for many. 

Upcoming Dates:

June

• Monday 3 June: King's Birthday; no school

• Tuesday 4 June: Teacher-only day; no school

• Friday 7th June: Sport Activation starts - students need togs, towel and googles

• Friday 7th June Enviro Leaders - planting in the Enchanted Forest

• Tuesday 11 June: Learning conversations - more information to come.

• Thursday 13 June: Learning conversations - more information to come.

• Friday 14 June: Te Hapori Tautoko (THT) Hot Dog Day

• Friday 28 June: Matariki observed; no school.

July

• Friday 5 July; Te Hapori Tautoko - THT Matariki family/whanau celebration from 5.30pm.

• Friday 5 July; last day of term.

• Monday 22 July; first day of term 3.

Please refer to the school newsletter and the website for further information and dates.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma and Meeghan

Kia ora Whānau, 

Ararira Cross Country event 

Wednesday 22nd May - 1.30pm - 3pm - helpers need please (please email Meeghan if you can help).

We have walked the course which starts in the school grounds and continues out the front gate, along the LII stream walkway, around the duck ponds on Jimmy Adams Drive to the wetlands bridge where there is a white post that is the halfway mark - runners will then return across the bridge and along Jimmy Adams Drive following the same course in reverse.  

Lincoln High School: open day is on Thursday 23rd May from 2pm -4pm

Year 8 camp 

There is a $100 deposit for the Yr 8 trip airfares due by week 4 if possible (24 May). $500 has been loaded onto kindo, though if you do not wish to pay the full amount in a lump sum and instead pay in smaller amounts there is an option to change the amount you wish to pay .

Matariki Celebration
Te Hapori Tautoko is excited to bring you a Matariki Celebration on Friday 5 July 2024.
This whānau information booklet linked here provides you with all of the information you need to know and ways you can support! It is set to be a wonderful evening and a highlight in the calendar for many. 

Hot Chocolate Thursdays
This is every Thursday morning from 8.30am. Please purchase on Kindo as there will be no cash sales. Children must bring their own cup and drink this in the hall. We suggest a cup with a lid. Please do not come to the class/hapori with hot chocolate as we do not want spilt drinks. Your child will be asked to go back to the hall to drink this. Please enclose a container to put the cup in once finished. Thank you for your support with this and raising funds for the Year 8 camp.

Hot Dog Friday - 14 June
Te Hapori Tautoko is providing a Hot Dog Day on Friday 14 June. Orders can be made via KINDO and close on Tuesday 11 June. At $3 each, these will make a yummy hot lunch!

Upcoming Dates:

May

• Tuesday 21 May: Rotary Quiz night - 6.15pm (for students involved)

• Wednesday 22 May: Cross country - 1.30-3pm

• Thursday 23: Lincoln High School open day - 2pm-4pm

• Friday 24 May: EPro8 Intrnal Series (for students involved)

• Wednesday 29 May: Art Movement Inquiry Group - visit Lincoln University Art Collection - 12.45pm -3pm

June

• Monday 3 June: King's Birthday; no school

• Tuesday 4 June: Teacher-only day; no school

• Tuesday 11 June: Learning conversations - more information to come.

• Thursday 13 June: Learning conversations - more information to come.

• Friday 14 June: Te Hapori Tautoko (THT) Hot Dog Day

• Friday 28 June: Matariki observed; no school.

July

• Friday 5 July; Te Hapori Tautoko - THT Matariki family/whanau celebration from 5.30pm.

• Friday 5 July; last day of term.

• Monday 22 July; first day of term 3.

Please refer to the school newsletter and the website for further information and dates.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma and Meeghan

Kia ora Whānau, 

It has been a lovely week and the children have settled nicely back into their learning.  There has been a great buzz with their inquiry learning, around our school focus on movement. The students could chose one of three topics to focus their inquiry on this term: physical movement, art movement through enviro or our solar system. 

Ararira Cross Country event

Our Ararira Springs Cross Country event will be held on Friday 17th of May from 1:30 pm until 3pm.  We will need volunteers as the course will be different this year and marshalls are required to stand along the route.  If you are able to help please contact Whaea Meeghan as soon as possible.

Pink Shirt Day  Friday 17th May: 

Pink Shirt Day (gold coin donation to The Mental Health Foundation). Tamariki may wear their school uniform or something pink. The focus this year is 'Being an upstander'. More information can be found here.  

Sport in Term 2

The sports dates for term 2 went out in last week’s newsletter.  It promises to be a busy term on the sports fields.  If you have any questions please check the Sports pages on our school website or click on this link ASP Sports.  Please watch the notices for messages about which sports your children have volunteered to participate in.  Whaea Meeghan will email those involved directly.

Hagley High School

Hagley High school have their Open Evening coming up on Wednesday 29 May, starting in the Auripo Auditorium with presentations at 4.30 pm, 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm. Each presentation will contain the same information and will be followed by a chance to look around the College and meet some of our staff and students. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL – interested parents/whānau should head to https://www.hagley.school.nz/enrolment/year-9-enrolment/ to book their seats if they wish to attend one of the presentation sessions.

Applications for Year 9 2025 will open online from 20 May, and close at midday on 27 June. Important information for students and whānau is available here: https://www.hagley.school.nz/enrolment/year-9-enrolment/.

Our 2025 Junior College Lookbook is available to download here: https://www.hagley.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2025_Junior_Prospectus-web.pdf

We encourage teachers, members of the RTLB service and others who may be supporting students in their transition to high school to contact Sarah Parder (Year 9 Advisor) to discuss whether Hagley will be the right fit for the young person(s) they are working with: sarah.parder@staff.hagley.school.nz.

For any other queries, or for those unable to complete an application online, parents/caregivers should contact Lisa Amer on lisa.amer@staff.hagley.school.nz 

Upcoming dates

Week 2 Term 2

Friday 10th May 

Whānau Groups

Week 3 Term 2

Thursday 16th May 

Lincoln Zones Basketball Tournament @ Selwyn Sports Centre

THT AGM @ 7 pm

Friday 17th May 

Pink shirt day

Hui @ 9:15

ASP Cross Country @ 1:30 pm - 3pm

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Have a great week!

Michael, Larissa, Emma and Meeghan

End of Week 11 Term 1

And just like that, Term 1 is over!  Our tamariki have worked well this term and they are looking forward to the break.  We would like to thank all the parents for their support during this term.

Kaunuku Hui and Cultural Day

A very big THANK YOU! To our whānau for all the wonderful plates sent to school this morning to celebrate our different cultures.  It was wonderful to see so many parents visiting, sharing kai and having a look at our learning over the past term. Thank you for joining us for our hui as well, our presenters spoke well and enjoyed being supported by you and their friends.

Grip Leadership Conference

Whaea Emma and Whaea Meeghan took 30 Year 7/8 ‘s to the Grip Leadership conference this year.  It was a very interactive and informative day for our young leaders.  They enjoyed learning about how to use their talents and leadership skills.  Thank you Whaea Emma for organising this for us!

Year 8 Leavers Hoodies

These have been designed by some of our Year 8’s and they have made their final choice of design.  Hoodies will cost around $75 .  We are just waiting for our children to pick the names that they want printed on the back and  fitted for size and then we will be able to place the order. We estimate that they will arrive week 3-4 next term once the order has been placed.  If you have any questions about the hoodies please contact Matua Michael.

Constable Jim

Constable Jim has been working in our space this week and discussing aspects of Road Safety and Positive policing with our class.  The children were also given the opportunity to ask any questions.  Thank you Constable Jim for coming and supporting our tamariki.

Sport in Term 2

The sports dates for term 2 went out in last week’s newsletter.  It promises to be a busy term on the sports fields.  If you have any questions please check the Sports pages on our school website or click on this link ASP Sports.  Please watch the notices for messages about which sports your children have volunteered to participate in.  Whaea Meeghan will email those involved directly.

Ararira Cross Country event

Our Ararira Springs Cross Country event will be held on Friday 17th of May from 1:30 pm until 3pm.  We will need volunteers as the course will be different this year and marshalls are required to stand along the route.  If you are able to help please contact Whaea Meeghan as soon as possible.

Selwyn Hawks Basketball

We currently have enough players for two Year 7/8 teams. Unfortunately we only have one coach.  If you are able to help coach a team on Monday evenings please contact Whaea Meeghan urgently or the team will be named on a first come, first served basis.

Upcoming dates

Week 1 Term 2

Monday 29th April First day of Term 2

Tuesday 30th April

Wednesday 1st May

Thursday 2nd May

Friday 3rd May Hui 9:15 am

   BeeAwesome 1:30 pm

Week 2 Term 2

Monday 6th May

Tuesday 7th May

Wednesday 8th May

Thursday 9th May

Friday 10th May Whānau Groups

Week 3 Term 2

Monday 13th May

Tuesday 14th May

Wednesday 15th May

Thursday 16th May Lincoln Zones Basketball Tournament @ Selwyn Sports Centre

   THT AGM @ 7 pm

Friday 17th May ASP Cross Country @ 1:30 pm - 3pm

   Pink shirt day

   Hui @ 9:15

Have a great break!

Larissa, Michael, Emma and Meeghan

Fortnightly Notices

End of Week 9 Term 1

This week saw our Year 7’s leaving for Glentui Camp on Tuesday and our Year 8’s investigating what their trip to Wellington could look like. 

Year 8 Camp

If you have not yet completed the Google form (click) in regards to the Year 8 camp, please can you do so by the end of the week.  This will help our planning processes.

Year 7 Camp

The camp went well and fun was had by all who attended.  We would like to thank all our parent volunteers for giving up their time to join us and support us.  Have a good rest over the long weekend.

Upcoming dates

Week 10 Term 1

Monday 1st April Easter Monday - Public Holiday

Tuesday 2nd April Easter Tuesday - Public Holiday

Wednesday 3rd April Tech @ LPS 

Thursday 4th April

Friday 5th April Whanau Groups

   Curiosity Clubs

Week 11 Term 1

Monday 8th April

Tuesday 9th April

Wednesday 10th April Tech @ LPS 

   Grip Leadership Day

   Constable Jim

Thursday 11th April Constable Jim

Friday 12th April Kaunuku Hui - 9:15am

   Bee Awesome 1:30-2:30pm

   End of term - School reopens on 29th April

Have a great weekend!

Larissa, Michael, Emma and Meeghan

Fortnightly Notices

End of Week 7 Term 1

After a very busy week of specialist teachers for Science, Drama and Art, Technology, Inquiry and Top Team we have ended week seven on a high!  Our tamariki have worked hard adapting to the different learning styles taking place this week and we are very proud of them.

Inquiry

Thank you to our whānau who supported our tamariki with their inquiry into their family history.  We are now working on a 3-d art representation of this.  Keep an eye on our photo blog to see our projects develop.  

Year 8 Camp

Parents whose children are in Year 8 will be receiving a Google form to complete.  Please can this be done by the end of week 9.  It will help us with our planning for their Wellington trip.

Year 7 Camp

Our Year 7 camp is now only a week away.  Whaea Larissa has sent out emails asking parents to drop medication with her before the morning we leave.  Below are the dates and times she has sent out:

• Any morning Monday - Friday from 8am - 8.30 am

• Wednesday 20th 3pm - 4.45pm (in Kaunuku 3)

• Thursday 21st - 3pm-4pm

• Friday 22th - 3pm-4pm (last day to meet) 

While we are on camp we are responsible for our own morning and afternoon tea snacks.  

If your child's name begins with A through to J please can you send biscuits/home baking for sharing.   

If your child's name begins with K through to Z please can you send fruit for sharing.

Children who have specific dietary requirements please supply morning tea and afternoon tea snacks just for yourself in a clearly named container.  (These will be collected before we leave school.)

Top Team

Even though the weather threatened us all morning, we managed to complete our Top Team event.  Our tamariki enjoyed themselves taking part and encouraging others.  Some got VERY wet!  Check out our photo blog for photos of the day!

Upcoming dates

Week 8 Term 1

Monday 18th March Zone Swimming @ Selwyn Aquatic Centre

  Whakatipu Kahutu Leaders training from 9:10am - 12pm

Tuesday 19th March

Wednesday 20th March Tech @ LPS 

 Union Meeting - School Closes @ 12:45

Thursday 21st March Elgregoe, the Magician 

Friday 22nd March Whānau Groups

 Curiosity Clubs

Looking forward:

Week 9 Term 1

Monday 25th March

Tuesday 26th March Year 7 leave for Glentui

Wednesday 27th March Year 7 Glentui Camp

​​       Canterbury Swimming Competition Selwyn Aquatic Centre

Thursday 28th March Year 7 return from Glentui

Friday 29th March Good Friday - Public Holiday

Week 10 Term 1

Monday 1st April Easter Monday - Public Holiday

Tuesday 2nd April Easter Tuesday - Public Holiday

Wednesday 3rd April Tech @ LPS 

Thursday 4th April

Friday 5th April Whānau Groups

 Curiosity Clubs

Have a great weekend!

Larissa, Michael, Emma and Meeghan

Our Year 7/8 ‘s have been getting into their core curriculum rotation groups over the last couple of weeks and shown great rangatiratanga.  

Inquiry

Our Inquiry topic this year is based around Movement.  This term we are looking at the movement of people (migration, where we come, our identity and our culture).  You will see that they have stuck a page into their home learning book that they may need help with to answer some of the questions.  Our next Inquiry lesson will be on Tuesday where we will continue to discover our history, culture and identities.

Headphones

Please can you send headphones to school for your child to use.  Some of the apps and programmes we use have listening activities.  They can be purchased through Qizzle.

Year 8 Camp

Our Year 8 camp planning is well underway.  At the moment we can confirm that the camp will be taking place from Monday the 11th of November until Wednesday the 13th of November.  This is in Term 4 week 5.  Once we have more confirmed information we will pass it on via the Whānau Page.

Top Team

Our Top Team event will be taking place Friday the 15th of March on the side field.  Our hub will be taking part in the morning session from 10:20 until 12pm.  Tamariki can come to school dressed in their whānau colours (fancy dress too if they like!) However there is a number of water activities so whatever they wear needs to be able to get wet/muddy.  They need to bring a towel and their sports/school uniform to change back into after the event.

We are also going to need 7 parent helpers to help manage the stations.  We cannot run the day without the helpers so if you are available to help please let Whaea Meeghan know.  You will be given a brief of what needs to be done at the station you will manage.

Young Inspiring Explorers™ Summit April 2024 – Applications now open!

Want to visit New Zealand’s gateway to Antarctica and experience a weekend of exploration?  Is your child someone who:

• has a positive attitude

• has a natural curiosity about the world

• has a desire to work alongside fellow explorers to learn about the remarkable world we live in

• has a willingness to share their experience with their community

• is willing to get out of their comfort zone

2024 summit applications are open! This will take place from Friday 12 April - Sunday 14 April in Christchurch.  Applications close on Sunday 3 March 2024.  Click on the link below for more information and to apply.     Young Inspiring Explorers

Upcoming dates

Week 6 Term 1

Monday 4th March

Tuesday 5th March

Wednesday 6th March Tech @ LPS 

Thursday 7th March

Friday 8th March Curiosity Clubs

Looking forward:

Week 7 Term 1

Monday 11th March

Tuesday 12th March

Wednesday 13th March Tech @ LPS 

Thursday 14th March Nature agent trip - K3 and Enviro leaders

Friday 15th Feb Top Team 10am-12pm @ ASP

Have a great weekend!

Larissa, Michael, Emma and Meeghan

We are gradually establishing the rhythm for the year.  The Year 7/8 ‘s have worked hard over the past two weeks completing assessments, getting to know their new teachers and each other as well as their new routines.  Next week we will start to move into our maths and literacy rotations.

Technology

We have had a good start to the year at Technology with many compliments coming back to us about our ākonga and how they are doing their best at tech.  Please can we ask that on a Wednesday you aim to have your child at school 

by 8:30 am. 

We need to do the roll before they get on the buses and again once they are on to confirm everyone is present.  The buses will leave school at 8:45am.  Please make sure your child is on time.  It is quite stressful for them if they are late and miss the bus.

Hats

Thank you for ensuring your child has a hat at school.  There have been some very hot days and we are proud to see that the majority of our hub have their hats on everyday.

Vests

Please ensure that your child has a vest to wear to and from school, especially if they are walking, biking or scootering.  This has improved, however there are still a few children who do not have one. 

Art shirts

On Tuesday the release teachers will be working in our hub.  One of the rotations is art.  Please can you put an old shirt into your child's bag for this so we can prevent any paint on their uniform.

Year 8 2024 School Based Vaccination Programme 

This year's School Based Vaccination programme will offer two dose HPV vaccinations to protect against genital warts, cervical cancer, throat and mouth cancers, and other types of cancers later in life. The programme also includes a one dose Boostrix vaccination to provide protection against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Whooping Cough. 

A vaccination pack is provided early in term 1 to students who have not completed their vaccinations in General Practice.. Parent/caregivers - please complete this form and return it to school. Consent for the school-based programme can be withdrawn at any time during the programme by contacting the vaccinating team directly HPV@cdhb.health.nz 

Te Whatu Ora 

Health New Zealand 

Year 7 Camp

Thank you for completing the google form that was sent home.  As we confirm the details of the camp we will now share that information via the Camp tab on this Whānau site.  If at any time you are unsure and cannot find information on the site, ask your child or your child’s ako teacher.

Upcoming dates

Week 4 Term 1

Monday 19th Feb

Tuesday 20th Feb Board meeting @ 6:30 pm 

Wednesday 21st Feb Tech @ LPS 

   Yr 5/6 leave for camp (busy bus morning please be on time!)

Thursday 22nd Feb

Friday 23rd Feb No curiosity clubs as Year 5/6 are away

   No hui

Looking forward:

Week 5 Term 1

Monday 26th Feb

Tuesday 27th Feb

Wednesday 28th Feb Swim Sports at LPS for those who volunteered to attend.

Thursday 15th Feb

Friday 16th Feb Hui @ 9:15am

   Curiosity Clubs

Have a great weekend!

Larissa, Michael, Emma and Meeghan

End of Week 1 Term 1

And just like that week 1 is done!  I hope your tamariki are feeling more confident now that they have spent some time in their new spaces meeting their new teachers and classmates.

Technology

Next week we start with our first Technology lessons.  All the children will be told which groups they are in on Monday.  If they are not at school we will tell them on Wednesday as we will be accompanying them to LPS for part of their first lesson.  The buses will leave school at 8:45am.  Please make sure your child is on time.

Hats

From Monday all children will be required to wear a hat during break/play/outside times.  Please make sure your child has a hat.

Vests

Please ensure that your child has a vest to wear to and from school, especially if they are walking, biking or scootering.  They are available from The Warehouse.

Year 7 Camp

Next week we will be sending out information in regards to the Year 7 camp.  Please keep your eye on HERO so as not to miss anything.  

Upcoming dates

Week 2 Term 1

Monday 5th Feb School day

Tuesday 6th Feb Waitangi Day - Public Holiday

Wednesday 7th Feb Tech @ LPS

Thursday 8th Feb

Friday 9th Feb Hui @ 10am  - Chinese New Year and Waitangi Day

Looking forward:

Week 3 Term 1

Monday 12th Feb

Tuesday 13th Feb School picnic and Hoolie with the Hapori

• 5:30 - 6pm Teretere and Huarapa

• 6:15 - 6:45 Kaunuku and Hikuwai

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Wednesday 14th Feb Valentines day!  ❤️

Thursday 15th Feb

Friday 16th Feb Hui @ 9:15am

Curiosity Clubs start

Have a great weekend!

Larissa, Michael, Emma and Meeghan

Welcome to Kaunuku 2024! We hope you have all had a good break.  We are looking forward to working with you and your children this year.  If you haven’t already booked a time to pop in and see us on Tuesday please do so or come in and see us over the next couple of weeks as we settle into Term 1.

The Kaunuku team for 2024 consists of the following teachers:

Michael McDermot - Kaunuku 1 - michael.mcdermott@ararira.school.nz

Meeghan Coetzee - Kaunuku 2 - meeghan.coetzee@ararira.school.nz (Team Leader)

Larissa Jay - Kaunuku 3 - larissa.jay@ararira.school.nz

Emma Woolford - Maths and Literacy - emma.woolford@ararira.school.nz (Deputy Principal)

HATS

• Our school requires all students to wear plain navy coloured bucket hats in Terms 1 and 4 during break times. We have a firm no hat no play policy.

COMMUNICATION

• The Kaunuku team will be sending home notices fortnightly via this blog, on odd weeks. Please read these carefully as they have lots of important information.

• The school newsletter will come out on even weeks, on a Wednesday.

• If you would like to get in touch with us please use the above emails or come in and see us. We do ask that you go to your child's ako teacher first. 

SCHOOL BOOKS & STATIONERY

• Please label all books and stationery with your child's name (these will be your child's and live in their tote tray or with their subject teacher)

• We will write on the subjects together during the first week.

• Any additional stationary can be kept either at home until needed or given to your child’s ako teacher to store until needed. 

• Any unused stationery will be returned at the end of the year.

TECHNOLOGY

• Our technology lessons have been changed from a Thursday to a Wednesday this term.  For those parents who have not had their children attend technology lessons before, our tamariki will be picked up from school and taken by bus to Lincoln Primary School.  The bus will leave at 8:50am and return to school at approximately 12:15 to complete their school day.  The cost of these lessons is $50 and include all materials.  It will be added to your school account on Kindo.  Our first technology session will be on Wednesday the 7th of February.

CAMPS

YEAR 7 ONLY - Term 1 Week 9 

• Our Year 7 Camp is  in Week 9 from Tuesday, 25th March to Thursday 27th March.  It will be held at Glentui Lodge near Oxford.  We are currently finalising the last couple of arrangements and will send out the details as soon as possible.  We will send out a google form for you to fill in if you would like to be a parent help on the camp, however, we will look at the list from last year to see who wanted to attend but were not selected.  

YEAR 8 ONLY - Term 4 Week TBC 

• This year our Year 8’s will have their camp in Term 4 as part of their End of Year 8 celebration.  Please keep on eye on the notices as there will be important information given in regards to this camp later in the term.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your child’s ako teacher on their above email addresses.

Have a great week!

Michael, Larissa, Emma and Meeghan

Fortnightly Notices

Term 3 Week 7

Hopefully, everyone has been enjoying the first few days of Spring with the nice weather we have been having. Our students have been working hard in their mathematical statistics learning and should be moving into a new area of Maths from next week. We have just finished our explanation writings which students really enjoyed writing about their own choice of genre. Next, we will be looking into the history of dance through the decades, where again students have had the opportunity to pick their decade of choice between 1920-1939, 1940-1959, 1960-1979, and 1980-1999. 

Drama morning out last week:

Last Thursday Whaea Meeghan took a group of 30 students to Lincoln High school to take part in a drama escape room adventure presented by the Year 10’s.  The theme was Greek Mythology.  All the students who attended enjoyed the experience and did well to discover the clues they needed to escape.  Thank you to Whaea Emma who came to walk us back to school at the end of the morning.

Speech Competition:

Good luck to Poppy, who is competing in the Year ⅞ speech competition this coming Monday. 

Plant out day:

Don't forget if you are in Kaunuku 3 or an Enviro Leader you have your plant out day on Tuesday please come prepared.  

Health/Sexuality:

We have also begun our sexuality lessons starting with ‘Who am I’, this is done in their ako classes with their ako teacher who they have built a relationship with over the year. Below is our timetable for these lessons, please make sure to message your child's ako teacher if you would like them removed from any lessons. 

What’s coming up for the rest of the term: 

Week 8: 

• Choir Rehearsal, Monday (Avonhead) 

• Whanau hui, Tuesday 6-7pm ( Māori students only) 

• Plant out day, Tuesday (Kaunuku 3 & enviro leaders)

• Athletics Day - Brookside, Friday  

• THT hot dogs, Friday  (buy through kindo)  Those at athletics will have theirs delivered

Week 9:

• Māori Language Week

• School photos (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Week 10:

• Art exhibition (Tuesday & Wednesday)

• Koru Games (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) 

• Last day of term (Friday)

Ngā mihi nui - kind regard

Michael, Larissa, Emma, Meeghan and Maree