NEWSLETTER · 2020. 7. 3. · NEWSLETTER 3 July 2020 UPCOMING DATES/REMINDERS Thursday 6 August...
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NEWSLETTER 3 July 2020 UPCOMING DATES/REMINDERS Dear Parents/Caregivers and whanau Last week I let you know that mid-year reports will come home with the children at the end of the first week of next term. I did, however, omit to say that these are only for children who have not had either a 6 week or a 6 month report already this year. If your child has been at school less than 6 weeks, this will still be coming up. This is the case for all the children in Waka and SOME of the children in Huia. Please talk with one of the teachers if you are unsure about this. PTA FUNDRAISER Order forms came home earlier in the week for these frozen products. Orders are due back at school by the 22nd July and delivery is Thursday 6th August. Feel free to ask friends and family if they would like to place an order with you. Payment is by cash or online banking (with online banking the preferred option) - please ensure that friends pay you and you make just ONE deposit to us per order form. Thank you very much for your support. MATARIKI Thank you to Mrs Blay for organising a small celebration to honour matariki this week. The Kapa Haku roopu performed for us and we marked the occasion with the planting of a new tree - in the years to come this tree will provide more shade in the junior playground area. ATAWHAI AWARDS The following people were recognised at assembly this morning for showing kindness. TKW - Anne L. Anne shows atawhai by helping the new students in our classroom. She is so kind and caring and is an amazing role model for other students in Waka. TKP - Hannah P. Hannah is a kind, focused, hard working member of TKP. She leads by example by organising herself and her equipment .She speaks kindly to other children and adults in small and large group situations. Well done Hannah! TKM – Marshal ALWAYS treats others with kindness and patience. Thank you for being kind Marshal. TKA - Hasala K.Hasala has been an exceptional role model in TKA. His positive attitude towards all activities is impressive. His smile is infectious. Hasala is always the first to offer help and support to others. He contributes to the Kete environment by taking responsibility for his and others property. Thank you for always making positive choices, you are a reliable and valued member of our Kete. TKT - Riley J. Riley, your smile is infectious. You have a great sense of humour and those around you are always laughing and having fun. We have seen you show the utmost kindest to those who look up to you. You have demonstrated patience and perseverance helping those around you who have needed support. You have a caring and gentle nature that we have had the pleasure of seeing this year. Thank you for showing kindness Riley, we appreciate you. STAFF - Ms Finikin. Ms Finikin is a very kind and caring person. She heard that our local Hospice was running very low in supplies to give to people who need to stay in the hospice, so organised a donation box. Ms Finikin has a family member in need, she has responded with total generosity to help save their life. Thank you for being so kind Gwenna. Thanks to each and every one of you for displaying kindness. Kind people make this world a better place to be! DATE ACTION/ACTIVITY Friday 3 July Assembly & final day of term 2 Monday 20 July First day of term 3 Wednesday 22 July PTA fundraiser forms due back to school Thursday 6 August Frozen Food fundraiser goods arrive
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NEWSLETTER
3 July 2020
UPCOMING DATES/REMINDERS
Dear Parents/Caregivers and whanau
Last week I let you know that mid-year reports will come home with the children at the end of the first week of next term. I did, however, omit to say that these are only for children who have not had either a 6 week or a 6 month report already this year. If your child has been at school less than 6 weeks, this will still be coming up. This is the case for all the children in Waka and SOME of the children in Huia. Please talk with one of the teachers if you are unsure about this.
PTA FUNDRAISER
Order forms came home earlier in the week for these frozen products. Orders are due back at school by the 22nd July and delivery is Thursday 6th August. Feel free to ask friends and family if they would like to place an order with you.
Payment is by cash or online banking (with online banking the preferred option) - please ensure that friends pay you and you make just ONE deposit to us per order form. Thank you very much for your support.
MATARIKI Thank you to Mrs Blay for organising a small celebration to honour matariki this week. The Kapa Haku roopu performed for us and we marked the occasion with the planting of a new tree - in the years to come this tree will provide more shade in the junior playground area.
ATAWHAI AWARDS
The following people were recognised at assembly this morning for showing kindness. TKW - Anne L. Anne shows atawhai by helping the new students in our classroom. She is so kind and caring and is an amazing role model for other students in Waka. TKP - Hannah P. Hannah is a kind, focused, hard working member of TKP. She leads by example by organising herself and her equipment .She speaks kindly to other children and adults in small and large group situations. Well done Hannah! TKM – Marshal ALWAYS treats others with kindness and patience. Thank you for being kind Marshal. TKA - Hasala K.Hasala has been an exceptional role model in TKA. His positive attitude towards all activities is impressive. His smile is infectious. Hasala is always the first to offer help and support to others. He contributes to the Kete environment by taking responsibility for his and others property. Thank you for always making positive choices, you are a reliable and valued member of our Kete. TKT - Riley J. Riley, your smile is infectious. You have a great sense of humour and those around you are always laughing and having fun. We have seen you show the utmost kindest to those who look up to you. You have demonstrated patience and perseverance helping those around you who have needed support. You have a caring and gentle nature that we have had the pleasure of seeing this year. Thank you for showing kindness Riley, we appreciate you. STAFF - Ms Finikin. Ms Finikin is a very kind and caring person. She heard that our local Hospice was running very low in supplies to give to people who need to stay in the hospice, so organised a donation box. Ms Finikin has a family member in need, she has responded with total generosity to help save their life. Thank you for being so kind Gwenna.
Thanks to each and every one of you for displaying kindness. Kind people make this world a better place to be!
DATE ACTION/ACTIVITY
Friday 3 July Assembly & final day of term 2
Monday 20 July First day of term 3
Wednesday 22 July PTA fundraiser forms due back to school
Thursday 6 August Frozen Food fundraiser goods arrive
WHOLE SCHOOL STRIVE REWARD DRAW
Remember the fun we had with water play last term? The term 2 vouchers have been counted and the winning reward was .. (drum roll)..... Digi Hour! So in the first week of next term we will celebrate with an hour of digital fun.
Term 2 closes at 3pm today. Term 3 opens at 8.50am on Monday 20th July. Wishing everyone a safe and happy term break.
Nga mihi Lin Dixon
Achievement Awards
Te Kete Wakahuia Harry - Excellent effort in math workshops Nina - Excellent effort in literacy workshops Spencer - Fantastic improvement with learning your letter sounds. Max - Welcome to Hokowhitu School Lucy - Welcome to Hokowhitu School Jessica - Welcome to Hokowhitu School Jack N - For listening hard at workshops Mila - For trying so hard with your learning Hailey, Molly, Miles - Awesome skip counting in 2s. Well done! Twila - Showing lovely neatness in writing. Great work Will - Fantastic effort learning list 2 heart words Fin - Great improvement in your focus at workshops. Keep it up Te Kete Pounamu Here are the names of the children who we are rewarding for STRIVING in TKP this week: Frankie, Louis, Titus, Skyla, Alyenna, Eden, Maya, Elle, Emma, Tamira, Ruby M. Te Kete Manawa The TKM super heroes for the week are: Huntley, Oliver S & Kate. Congratulations on showing STRIVE this week. We appreciate the hard work you have been putting into your learning. Well done and have a great holiday Te Kete Manawa!
Te Kete Aronui Congratulations to the following students who won this week's top 30 draw for striving to do their best. These students were recognised for their effort and for outstanding work. Nevaeh, Josh l, Mila C, Olivia Z, Cooper M, Logan B Thank you all for a great term, we have loved being back in the classroom. Have a safe and fabulous break with your families! TKA teachers and learning coaches.
Te Kete Tangaroa Emma - for working well on your poetry book Eva - for a great effort with your poetry slides Scarlett - for working well in your Numeracy workshop sessions Indigo - for becoming a focused learner in the kete TKT - Thank you for all of your hard work during Term 2 from lockdown through to the end of term. You have all been amazing! Have a safe break and see you next term.
Sport Badminton is due to start up next term for years 4-6 students. If you are interested in your child playing next term please complete registration on Kindo - http://bit.ly/3blhl07
If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Do you have a worm farm at home? Could you help us with our worm farm by sharing some hints and tips? If so we would love to hear from you. Please contact the office if you can help. [email protected] Thank you.
Community Notices
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In Term 3 of 2020, our joining fees are half price!
Here are just 3 of the reasons girls choose GirlGuides:
They get to do fun things with their friends every week.
They get involved in the community. They learn new skills in a safe environment. All this in 1 ½ - 2 hours, one night a week each term, in a safe environment. Go to https://girlguidingnz.org.nz/join-
us/#joinform to register.
