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SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: - Monday 16th March 2015
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whanau,
Thank you everyone for your attendance this week at the Hikutaia School Triathlon, we were very
fortunate with the weather and children all made us proud with their efforts on the day. A special
thank you to the parents and teachers who formed teams to compete against our year eights this is
highlight for them, thanks. A special mention to the eleven and twelve year old boys and their
support of each other, what a great group of boys!
Trail Ride
The weather held out and there was a great turn out to the Hikutaia School Annual Trail Ride. An
enormous thank you to Richard Cox for the co-ordination of this event, the many land owners who
this event could not happen without, Whyteline, past parents and pupils who continue to support this
event especially Paul and Alison Bax and Richard Bax, helpers setting up and taking down the track
and the many helpers in the PTA kitchen.
Kowhai Award
As most of you know the supreme weekly award is the ‘Kowhai Award’ this award is given
to children who demonstrate the school values and strive for excellence. The award is
given out at our weekly celebration on a Friday at assembly and the winner’s virtues are
espoused.
This week’s winner was Cooper Hughes. Cooper is a quiet conscientious
worker who calmly gets on with the job. Cooper has grown in confidence
this year. Cooper has a great sense of humour and is a good friend to
everyone, he is always friendly. Cooper enjoys learning and has a
positive attitude towards his learning this shows in his achievement, he
shows strength in Mathematics, Literacy and Physical Education
representing Hikutaia at Ohinemuri for swimming. Keep up the good
work Cooper, we are very proud of you and enjoy having you at Hikutaia
School!
Hockey Big Day Out, Ngatea Tuesday 24th March 2015
All children in years 0 – 4 will be attending the ‘Hockey Big Day Out’ at Ngatea. This is a give it a go
day, where children are able try out hockey in teams of eight playing six a side. We will be taking
hockey sticks for the children to use to play but if children have their own they may bring them also,
all children need mouth guards and shin pads (cardboard down long socks works as well as
shin pads).
Whole School Camp
All forms for the camp went home last week please make sure you have these back to school as
soon as possible, camp fees will need to be paid before the end of term also unless otherwise
arranged through the principal.
Karen Reynolds
(Principal)
Room 1: Mrs Robinson & Ms Reynolds
Hi All,
Looking forward to week 7 with a relatively quiet week, busy in class getting our writing samples completed and
portfolios prepared. Also this week the children will have the opportunity to participate in hockey and cricket skills. Well
done to all our sports people for doing so well with all the events in the last week or so. This week will be our last week
of swimming so as of next week there will be no need for togs.
Regards Mrs Robinson and Ms Reynolds.
Room 2: Miss McIntosh.
Well done to all the children for participating in the triathlon last week.
Last week our homework was out of routine, so this week we will have until next Monday to learn and test our words,
spelling words are on google drive which all children can access and will bring home a spelling sheet for practice. I
have printed out words for children who don't have access to the internet also.
They will also have a basic facts sheet for homework as well as the normal 30-40 minutes on Maths whizz at home to
do. Children need to have 90 minutes (including class time) by Friday.
We have finished swimming for the year.
Thanks Miss McIntosh.
Room 5: Miss McNeill
Welcome to week 7
It was great to see all the children enjoy last week with our wacky wheel day and the triathlon. I was very impressed
with everyone’s effort.
This is another busy week and the children will continue to strive to achieve their personal learning goals.
Mrs Player is in Room 5 to continue her artwork with the children on Tuesday. Have a nice week.
Thanks Hayley McNeill.
Room 4: Mrs Cameron
Week 7
Great to see everybody giving the triathlon a go on Friday. This week is a quieter week. Tomorrow we are having a 30
minute session of hockey with Sports Waikato, in readiness for our hockey day out next week. Swimming will continue
for as long as it stays warm.
Our inquiry unit on Co-operation is coming to an end with an assessment being carried out next week.
Last week the children did a recount writing sample which will be included in their portfolios coming home next week.
Lastly if your child has ordered lunch on a Friday could you let them know that morning. Some think they have and
they haven't and vice versa. Thanks have a good week.
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Lost your newsletter, not sure what’s for lunch on Friday?
Visit: http://hikutaia.ultranet.school.nz/Home/Our Ultranet pages have dates, previous newsletters, photo
gallery of events, BOT and policy information, PTA information and events, and class information. Take a tour
today.
Next meeting is – Wednesday 25th March 2015 – 5.30 p.m.
Jake Perry (Chairperson – BOT).
Welcome
We would like to welcome Seth, Pepe and Hugo Young and their parents Marie and Gene to our School.
Seth is in Room 5, Pepe in Room 2 and Hugo in Room 1. We hope that you will all enjoy your time and
association at Hikutaia School.
Thank-you
Thank you to all those that helped and supported our Hikutaia Trail ride 2015.
It takes a whole team to put this event together setting up the track, marshalling the event, setting up and
running the kitchen, putting all the fences back up afterwards, so thanks to all those that gave time to do
this.
A big thank you to the PTA for another wonderful effort in the kitchen and registrations.
Thanks to local community and past pupils for your continued support including Richard and Paul Bax.
Also thank you to our sponsors Whyteline, Murphy Bus, Fonterra, O'Meara Refrigeration, Electro services,
R D 1, Gallagher, Boese Landcare,
Once again a big thank you to the landowners for allowing this opportunity to fundraise for the school.
There was a great turnout with 243 registered riders, not bad even with the threat of the cyclone.
Friday Lunches
This Friday lunch is Apple Crumble $2.50, please have orders in by Thursday morning.
Whole School Camp Fees
As some families will find it hard to pay the camp fee up front, automatic payments can be paid into the
school bank account. If you would like to start these payments please contact Karen at the school office for
further information.
Vision Hearing Technician Visit – Wednesday 25th March 9.00 a.m.
Vision Hearing Technicians from Rural and Community Services will be visiting our school Wednesday
25th March 2015.
The objective of the vision is to identify previously undetected hearing and vision defects. Which children
are routinely checked? catch up screening for children who have not completed hearing and vision checks
as part of their B4 school check children absent from previous visit, require re-tests or follow up in special
circumstances, parents, teachers or others may request a hearing or vision check new immigrants.
What tests are carried out? Ears audiometry – hearing test tympanometry – middle ear function test (only
carried out when hearing test is not within a normal range) Eyes long distance vision tests – not a
complete visual examination, but a simple screening test colour vision tests (Year 7 boys only)
NB: All these checks are non-invasive, safe and should cause no discomfort.
The Vision Hearing Technician will:
- notify parents of all test results
- enter results on ministry of education data base (ENROL)
The vision hearing technician will obtain personal details from the school i.e. names, dates of birth,
ethnicity. If the technician needs to contact parents or caregivers following the visit, addresses and phone
numbers will also be required. Community services may share this information with other health
professionals involved in the children’s care. If any parent or caregiver does not want their child to be
checked, or their child is currently under specialist care for a hearing or vision defect, they should let
the technician know by leaving a message with the school.
The year 7 students for distance vision & boys also have a colour vision check.
Triathlon Results – 13.3.15
5 Year Old Girls – 1st Riley Warren & 2nd Pippa Campbell-Spinks.
5 Year Old Boys – 1st Cooper Robinson, 2nd Fletcher Iles & 3rd Jye Morrison.
6 Year Old Girls – 1st Amber Perry, 2nd Isabella Taylor & 3rd Kyra-Anne Pene.
6 Year Old Boys – 1st Seth Young, 2nd Jesse Wright & 3rd Michael Paynter-O’Grady.
7 Year Old Girls – 1st Gracie Owen, 2nd Victoria Bowen & 3rd Emma Boese
7 Year Old Boys – 1st Korbin Iles, 2nd Cooper Morrison & 3rd Brodie Robinson
8 Year Old Girls – 1st Milah McGahan, 2nd Dania Penwarden & 3rd Pepe Young
8 Year Old Boys – 1st Flynn Warren, 2nd Travis Cox & 3rd Jake Jeremic
9 Year Old Girls – 1st Sophie Perry, 2nd Jamie-Lee Owen, & 3rd Sydney Stuart
9 Year Old Boys – 1st Damien Bjerring
10 Year Old Girls – 1st Molly Maitland, 2nd Grace Wright & 3rd Charlotte Ramsey
10 Year Old Boys – 1st Trent Bax, 2nd Koby Christensen & 3rd Hugo Young
11 Year Old Girls – 1st Courtney Agent, 2nd Sarah Harris & 3rd Jade Dent-Bowering
11 Year Old Boys – 1st Jessie Murray, 2nd Chevy Atkinson-Barnes & 3rd Dominic Treleaven
12 Year Old Girls – 1st Lily Maitland, 2nd Monique Shirley & 3rd Kimberley Huggard-Bax
12 Year Old Boys – 1st Matthew Charlton, 2nd Dane Austen & 3rd Matthew Stuart
Whanau Points – Onetai 24, Maratoto 28, Komata 34, Omahu 38 and Wharepoa 45
Well done to all those who competed and congratulations to those who were placed.
Weekly Nugget
(Unless otherwise stated all events are held at school)
Friday 20th March
Wednesday 25th March
Wednesday 25th March
Friday 27th March
Friday 27th March
Monday 30th March
Tuesday 31st March
Wednesday 1st April
Thursday 2nd April
Friday 3rd April
Monday 20th April
Tuesday 21st April
Wednesday 22nd – Friday 24th April
Friday 1st May
Monday 4th May
Friday 8th May
Friday 15th May
Lunches $2.50 – Apple Crumble – Emmagene Harris
Hearing & Vision Technician Visit – 9.00 a.m.
BOT Meeting 5.30 p.m.
Lunches $2.50 – Hot Dogs – Bronwyn Smith
Portfolio’s sent home
Reading Together Programme 7.00 p.m.
3 Way Conference 1.00 p.m.
Rippa Rugby Competition – Te Aroha
Easter Bun Making
Last Day of Term 1 2015 – 3.00 p.m.
Good Friday
First Day of Term 2 – 9.00 a.m.
Bible in School – 8.45 a.m. – 9.15 a.m.
Whole School Camp
Lunches $2.50 – Pies,Pizza,Volcanoes – Maria Dent
Young Leaders Convention – Rotorua Year 8’s
Lunches $2.50 – Burgers – Missy
Lunches $2.50 – Bacon & Egg Pie – Sharon Shirley
Happy Birthday last week:
Victoria Bowen & Matthew Stuart
Happy Birthday this week:
Charlotte Taylor, Breanna Iles & Jana Smith
Paeroa Youth Rugby – Paeroa Centennial Park (Towers Street, Paeroa)
A reminder to 6th Grade rugby team, training starts this Tuesday at Centennial Park – Towers Street,
Paeroa at 5.00 p.m. Please take your birth certificate and running shoes, starting at 5.00 p.m.
Academyd Classes
Cheerleading, fun social dance 18yrs+, tap-swing-latin fit, fund adult Ballet class, pre-school dance
for under 5 year olds and sit to get fit classes for seniors 65+. Qualified instructor, Sheryl Krissansen
please phone 027 2800 294 or [email protected]
Te Kura – Early Childhood Education
Learning at home for three to five year olds, please phone 0800 65 99 88 and ask about their free
early childhood education service or visit www.tekur.school.nz
Brochures available in school office.
Healtheries 'WIN $10,000 in sports gear delivered by Dan Carter to your school'
Countdown Promotion – March 2015.
In March 2015, everyone who buys any two Healtheries Supplements, Teas or Kidscare snack
products from Countdown Supermarkets and swipes their Onecard will go in the draw for $10,000 in
sports gear for their nominated school plus $1000.00 prize pack for themselves.
The more Onecard entries our school community makes, the greater our chance of scoring the prize.
Animal Rescue Thames
Easter Garage sale, fundraising for the rescue cats and kittens. Saturday 4th April 2015 at St. James Hall –
Pahau St, Thames from 8.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Any enquiries/donations purrlease phone 07 868 2907.
Paeroa College Motorcross Team
Paeroa College has an active MOTOX team and would welcome any Primary School students.
We are entering MOTO X in the Maize on 27 March and would love to have you join us:
Use to link to enter: http://www.stpauls.school.nz/tickets/
Any inquiries to Denise Grimmer: 078627579 ext 223 or 0212227318 or Mark Whyte : 021729012
Also we have our first training at Hare’s place Wani Rd on Tuesday 10 March. Ring if you are able to
come.
Kaihere School Trail Ride
Sunday 29th March, sign on from 9.30 a.m. - $25 per bike, Maukoro Landing Road (off State Highway 27)
Patetonga. BBQ Lunch available to purchase.
Play Hockey This Season!
All you need is a stick, mouth guard, and shin pads. We play at the ASB turf, Ngatea on Saturday morning
and Wednesdays after school so no difficult travel. All ages, all grades, email
[email protected] Starts Term 2 w/c 20 April.
Hikutaia School Phone 862 4708 or Fax 862 4709
Email: [email protected]
Absentee Txt Number 027 286 24 70
Wacky
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SNAPPER FISHING COMPETITION
Saturday 28th March 2015
$20/Adult
- $10/Junior (primary school)
1st - $2000 Cash
Fish Filleted
for Gold
Coin
Donation
2nd - $500 Cash + Pack
3rd - $300 Prize Pack
Mystery Weight - $150 Prize Pack +
Junior Mystery Weight
st
1 Junior - $150 Prize Pack
SPOT PRIZES ++
ALSO – Heaviest Kingfish $500
Paeroa Marine & Cycle
29 Puke Rd, Paeroa
07 8627061
Open Area – Boat or Land
Fishing Starts – 12.01am Saturday 28th March
Weigh in 3-5pm Saturday 12th at Hikutaia School,
SH26 Hikutaia
Prizegiving soon after
ALL FISH MUST BE PRESENTED FRESH, GUTTED & GILLED
All Fish weighed in will be auctioned off, proceeds to Hikutaia School, Auction open to anyone.
* Registrations ‘Available Now’ at:Paeroa Marine & Cycle, Puke Road, Paeroa
Kopu Engineering, Main Road, Kopu, Thames
Convenient Cow General Store, Main Road, Hikutaia
Contact Rebecca 027 445 7413 or 07 862 4666, Diane 07 8624504
Steering Services
16 Belmont Rd, Paeroa
07 862 8759