KUMEROA-HOPELANDS SCHOOL" 17 FEBRUARY 2016

TOWNSHIP ROAD, KUMEROA, R.D.1, WOODVILLE 4997

Week 3, Term 1, 2016.

NEWSLETTER

Tēnā koutou,

We are well and truly back into the swing of things now! The pool is continuing to be well used and students are busy practising for swimming sports and our school triathlon. Thank you to everyone who has returned the slip from last week's newsletter indicating that they are able to help with the school triathlon on the 22nd of February. We could always use more helpers though!

I am looking forward to touch rugby starting on Friday night and the country schools kiwi cricket competition starting next week. As always, I am sure that our students will represent the school with pride and will demonstrate our GROW values as well as fair play when competing.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Welcome Back BBQ. I know it is a busy time of year for a lot of people and we really appreciate your support in attending this event.

Last Friday saw Discovery Time and our AGRI projects get underway for 2016. A door for the greenhouse was constructed, the veggie garden was weeded, worm wee was collected and a BMX jump, among other things, was built.

We are all really looking forward to Woodfest on the 6th of March where we will be selling some of the produce from our AGRI projects. If you haven't already, please mark it in your diary now. I'm sure it will be an awesome day!

Have a fantastic week.

Ngā mihi nui,

Simon.

Please noteNext weeks newsletter will not be

out until Thursday due to the swimming sports.

KUMEROA-HOPELANDS SCHOOL" 17 FEBRUARY 2016

TOWNSHIP ROAD, KUMEROA, R.D.1, WOODVILLE 4997

VirtueThis week’s virtue is Cooperation

Congratulations to: * Ryan Mead who received the Principal’s Award for Week 2.

* Marc Manley, Connor Teahan, Kobian Waitai who received virtues awards for Week 2.

* Hopelands house who were our winners for week 2

School CalendarFeb 22 - KHS TriathlonFeb 22 - KHS Education Trust AGM 7pmFeb 24 - Small Schools SwimmingFeb 25 - Technology Yr 7/8Mar 2 - Marae VisitMar 3 - Vaccination Yr 7/ Yr 8 GirlsMar 6 - WoodfestMar 7-9 - Book FairMar 8 - Bush Schools Triathlon, yrs 5-8 optional 4pmMar 10 - Technology Yr 7/8Mar 11 - Bush Schools Swimming Mar 16 - Bush TennisMar 18 - Bush Minor Sports Yr 1/2Mar 21 - Camp Yr 5-8Mar 25 - Good Friday - School closedMar 28 - Easter Monday - School ClosedMar 29 - Easter Tuesday - School ClosedApr 4 - Technology Yr 7/8Apr 8 - Woodville MultisportsApr 8 - KHS Fundraising group - School Disco 6.30pmApr 15 - Last day of Term 1

Well Done to:

Jack and George played for Dannevirke Intermediate A vs PNINS.PNINS won 193 - Dannevirke 127Jack scored 40 runs.George scored 29 runs.George and Jack scored a 50 run partnership.

Jamie competed in a dog show in Levin, she came 2nd in junior handling. Jaimee was handling a golden labrador.

William played for Dannevirke Primary A who played and beat Riverdale. William hit four 4s Well done!

U12 Tararua cricket reps played Manawatu Green and lost.Jack scored 22 runs.

Touch DrawWeek 3 Friday 19 FebU9 KHS vs BallanceField 4A at 3.40pm

U13 KHS vs Toki SeniorsField 1 at 4.30pm

Marae VisitWe will be visiting Makirikiri Marae in Dannevirke on Wednesday the 2nd March, they have a full day of activities planned for us. Please keep this date free if you are able to come along & help with transport. More details to follow.

KUMEROA-HOPELANDS SCHOOL" 17 FEBRUARY 2016

TOWNSHIP ROAD, KUMEROA, R.D.1, WOODVILLE 4997

SMALL  SCHOOL  SWIMMING  TRANSPORT  &  SAUSAGE  SIZZLEDate: Wednesday 24th February 2016Venue: Pahiatua Town Pool.Time: Children SEATED by 10.00 am. N.B.Pool will be open from 9.30am. START: 10.15am- FINISH: 2pm (approx) It is expected that all students will attend this event.Please everyone complete the form below and return to school by this Friday 19th February.

☐I require transportation for my child to be organised☐I can provide transport for _______ children in my car

☐ I have a current WoF and Registration☐ I have a current drivers licence

☐ I will take my child directly to Pahiatua Town Pool☐ I will take my child home from Pahiatua Town Pool☐ I am able to supervise the children

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Sign: __________________________________________ !Date: ___________________________

I would like to place an order for the sausage sizzle. (please order now).Sausages are $2.00 each, TO BE PAID AT THE POOL ON THE DAY

Child Name: ______________________________ I would like to order: ____ Sausages Child Name: _______________________________ I would like to order: ____ SausagesChild Name: _______________________________ I would like to order: ____ SausagesChild Name: _______________________________ I would like to order: ____ Sausages

REMEMBER TO - Return your Triathlon entry form - Return your Swimsports form - transport & sausage sizzle order - Return your camp parent help form - Return your cricket form - Deliver baking for MX Fun Day on Sunday

KHS Fundraising Group - MX Fun DaySunday 21st FebruaryWe are asking that every school family contribute some baking to be sold at the MX Fun day, ideas are muffins, biscuits, slices or cake pieces, individually wrapped would be great thanks. Please deliver on Saturday to Brown’s place on Kumeroa road or bring along directly to MX Fun Day on Sunday.Thank you, your support is very much appreciated.

KUMEROA-HOPELANDS SCHOOL" 17 FEBRUARY 2016

TOWNSHIP ROAD, KUMEROA, R.D.1, WOODVILLE 4997

Laskey’s Bush Cycle Tour 13th March 2016 This year we have 2 options for children that want to give cycling a go:- Pahiatua Take Note Kids Flyer – A 5km course for

children, designed to encourage those riders wanting to get out there and have a go, but feel 15km is just a bit too far.

Entry $10, and riders who complete the course will receive a snack pack on crossing the finish line.Prizegiving for this event will be held 15 minutes after the last rider for this event finishes.All children who complete the ride will go in the draw for some amazing prizes kindly donated by Laskey’s Cycles, Pahiatua Take Note and Shape Up-Sarah Tuhura Health & Fitness.- Tour de Toki 15km Ride – This ride is aimed at both

young riders and those who are not wanting to do the longer distances. Entry $15 per person, children under 10yrs must have an accompanying adult (accompanying adults are FREE).

We would love to see everyone out there giving it a go Entry forms available from Laskey’s Cycles and Pahiatua Take Note, or available through the Bush Multi Sport Sportsground Website: http://www.sportsground.co.nz/laskeysbushcycletour/62631/1/

AgriKids Competition - Regional FinalsThis Competition is open to all primary school students aged between 8-14 years of age and it’s free to enter.Teams of 3.Feilding 5th MarchDannevirke 12th MarchFor more information please contact Isabelle Hobbs at Isabelle.hobbs@youngfarmers.co.nz or head to agrikids.co.nz to enter.