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NEWSLETTER No. 6
THURSDAY 30TH APRIL 2015
WELCOME BACK TO TERM 2
Well this Term has started off with a hiss and a roar as we prepare for yet another busy Term.
On top of our everyday learning programmes this Term, we will also have opportunities for Self
Defence, ICAS tests, Year 6 visits, Interschool Hockey, Cross Country and Aerobics. All students
will also participate in the Life Education and school swimming; both starting at the end of May.
Mid-year reports and parent teacher interviews have been timetabled for the end of this Term. So, a busy
Term all round. Please check the up and coming dates in each newsletter.
KA MAU TE WEHI – Works Effectively in a Variety of Contexts
Congratulations to the following students who received their class Certificate of Achievement either last
week or this week for ‘Being able to work effectively in a variety of contexts’. Congratulations to:
Aronui
Room 5
Room 6
Room 19
Room 11
Room 12
Room 13
Room 14
Room 15
Room 16
Room 8
Tuauri
Tuatea
Divya Patel, Ellie Wright
Sarah Hall, Moana Pomare
Ruby Marshall, Shobai Lio
Aimee Poad, Danielle Lammas-Mason
Brad Jessop
Jack Grant, Legend Davis-Hunia
Bryant Tarun, Diamond Teariki-Tangohau
Allana Whittam, Neihana Parahi
Darnell Jennings, Makaylah Hohipa
Raukura Rouvi-Davies, Christina Rakanui
ANZAC REMEMBERANCE
This year for the first time, we celebrated ANZAC Day with a full school
assembly on Friday 24th April 2015. Our school choir sung a number of hymns
and we were then addressed by a member of the Petone RSA, Mr Ray Farrell.
Four of our students read the Ode and the poem Flanders Field before the
Last Post was played followed by a minute’s silence. It was great to see
parents and members of our wider community join in and share this special
occasion with us. A special thank you to Dyer Street School and Stokes Valley
Rest Home for attending.
HOUSE CAPTAINS
At last week’s assembly, two House Captains for each House were announced. This group of students had
to first be nominated by their peers, and then deliver a speech to their House explaining why they should
be chosen. Voting was then conducted and we are excited to announce to our community the following
students who have been chosen as House Captains for 2015. Congratulations to:
YELLOW HOUSE: Hosanna Aumua, Diamond Teariki-Tangohau
ORANGE HOUSE: Wiremu Te Moananui, Penina Sitagata
PURPLE HOUSE: Calais Hunt, Tyatiana Rakanui
GREEN HOUSE: Debra Tupuse, Nesian Sydney
Well done to these students. Mrs Pavihi will meet with this group of young leaders weekly to establish
their roles and responsibilities within the school and also to organise and plan upcoming House
competitions. Watch this space.
SCHOOL PRODUCTION
Preparation is well under way for our Production this year. Mrs Twomey, Mrs Uriaro and Mrs Pavihi spent
much of last weekend (which was supposed to be a holiday) working on the script and organisation for the
big event. Auditions have been held already for singing parts, this week we are auditioning for speaking
roles and next week we will be auditioning for dancers.
As we prepare for this, we would like to ask if any whanau have spare makeup they could donate to us; we
would be very grateful. Donations can be dropped off at the school office.
WHOLE SCHOOL SWIMMING
You should have received a Panui (notice), yesterday explaining all you need to know about swimming that
starts in Week 6 on Monday 25th May 2015. We need your support to ensure your child is prepared and
organised for each swimming lesson and we would appreciate prompt payment also. If you did not receive
a swimming notice, you can pick one up from the office.
KIDSCAN NIT BUSTERS PROGRAMME
This is available to all students attending Naenae Intermediate School. A clinic is operated at school by Pip,
who provides free of charge hair checks and treatment if needed. She can be contacted for an appointment
after 3.00 pm and she can also arrange to have your child treated at home if that helps. Call or text Pip on
021317780 for more information. We have consent forms at the school office if you need one.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 4th May and Tuesday 5th May
Monday 18th May
Tuesday 19th May
Wednesday 20th May
Friday 22nd May
Monday 25th May
Thursday 28th May and Friday 29th May
Wednesday 3rd June
Friday 5th June
Wednesday 10th June
The week of 15th June -19th June
Tuesday 16th June
Wednesday 17th June
Monday 22nd June and Tuesday 23rd June
Wednesday 24th June
Thursday 2nd July
Self Defence for Year 8 Girls
Board of Trustees meeting starting at 5.30pm
ICAS Digital Test
Whole school Cross Country
Year 6 visits 9.15-12.15
School Swimming starts – refer to notice sent out 29th April
Samoan Language Week
Year 6 visits 9.15 – 12.15
ICAS Science Test
Life Education programme starts in school
Interschool Cross Country
ICAS Writing Test
Mid-term reports sent home
ICAS Spelling Test
Parent Information Evening for 2016 enrolments
Interschool Girls Hockey
Parent/Teacher interviews
Interschool Boys Jockey
Interschool Aerobics Competition
I am away from school next Monday 4th May to Wednesday 6th 2015 at a Restorative training course. I will
be checking my emails. However, for any urgent matters, please contact either Mrs Clair Twomey on
9398216, your child’s teacher or Megan and Karen in the office.
Nga mihi mahana
Ariana Tyson, Principal