KENAKENA SCHOOL
12 Donovan Road, P.O. Box 1441, Paraparaumu Beach
Phone: 298 4011 Cell: 027 7818315 [email protected]
[email protected]
Check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz
Keep your child safe: If absent please contact the office before 9.30am
Thursday, 16th October 2014
Term 4 Week 1
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa
Welcome to Term 4, especially to families new to Kenakena School. Many of the parents I saw during
the second week of the holidays said their children were looking forward to coming back to school;
some were really looking forward to their children coming back to school! Most said they had also
enjoyed having their children at home.
We begin the term with a roll of 549.
We’re looking forward to another Exciting, Motivating, and Positive term with fabulous learning
opportunities for your children.
2014 MELBOURNE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
The 14 students participating in this year’s exchange programme flew out to Melbourne yesterday
afternoon for a week of wonderful learning experiences. They will be hosted by families from our
sister school, Caulfield Junior College (www.caulfieldjc.org.au), who will look after them and enable
them to experience day-to-day life in a city of around four million people.
Our students will participate in a range of learning activities including a mid-city search and find,
negotiating at Queen Victoria Market, visiting the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Old Melbourne
Gaol, Melbourne Museum and involvement in an Aboriginal Incursion, as well as attending classes at
the school.
Expedition leader Sue Gray and teacher Laura Yousif (the recipient of the Board of Trustees Study
Grant) are accompanying the children.
SAFETY IN THE SUN AND SCHOOL-ISSUE SUN HATS
MEMO TO PARENTS: SAFETY IN THE SUN AND THE WEARING OF
SCHOOL - ISSUE SUN HATS
October 16, 2014
Now that summer is here, it is important that you give consideration to keeping your children safe in the sun.
At school we try to schedule most outdoor activities for when the sun is not at its most fierce and ensure your
children wear their school-issue sun hats. We need you to play your part in the sun smart partnership by sunblocking your children before they leave for school and provide sensible clothing that covers their shoulders.
The school-issue sun-hat system has been run as follows:
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The school owns monogrammed sun hats for all students.
The hats are numbered so we know which hat has been issued to which child.
They are all of the same design and are issued to your children in Terms 1 and 4.
The sun-smart design shades their face, neck and ears and children must wear them during Term’s
one and four.
The hats are individually stored in classrooms and must not be taken home. The school will organise
for the hats to be washed.
Hats will be collected at the end of Term 1 and re-issued at the beginning of Term 4.
. . . However, we have been having some issues maintaining the effectiveness of this system because of the
number of children who are losing or misplacing their hats. The replacement of lost hats has cost us $1000 to
cover. This has been partially due us having a very poor response to invoices being sent out to the parents of
children who no longer have their hats.
We will need to re-look at our school-issue hat system for on-going viability and see what changes we
need to put in place to make it work. In the meantime, we need to implement some immediate changes
to manage your children’s safety in the sun. Those changes are:
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If your child no longer has a school-issue sunhat because it has been lost or misplaced, he or
she will need to wear a similar hat with a wide brim. (Baseball cap-style hats will not be suitable as
they do not protect the back of the neck). Please clearly label your child’s hat with their name.
If you have received an invoice for a lost hat, your child’s hat will be replaced upon payment of
the invoice.
To ensure we have enough school-issue hats for younger children, Years 7&8 students will be
able to return their school-issue hats if they would prefer to wear their own suitable hat.
From next Monday, October 20, any children who do not have a suitable hat will be required to
sit in the shade during morning tea and lunchtime breaks.
TEACHER ONLY DAY
A reminder that our annual School Review and Planning Day takes place on Friday, November 14. It is
on this day that we review our 2014 operations and begin the planning process for 2015.
This year our focus is on reviewing learning projects and professional development and focussing on
where these areas will go in 2015.
By beginning this process now and devoting un-interrupted time to it, we can begin next year very well
prepared.
For more information on teacher only days, check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz.
2015 ENROLMENTS
We are in the process of planning for 2015. If you have a child starting school as a five-year-old next
year and haven’t yet informed us, please contact Lynda at the school office to let us know.
If you have friends, workmates, relatives or acquaintances who are intending to enrol their children at
Kenakena in 2015, please encourage them to get in touch.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
The Board’s next regular meeting is next Monday night at 7.30pm in the school’s Board Room.
Bruce McDonald
PRINCIPAL
WHANAU HUI
Nau Mai, Haere Mai,
Parents and whanau who are interested in being part of Kenakena’s Whanau Group are
invited to attend our next Whanau Hui to be held on Tuesday 21st October at 7pm. We will be
discussing how we can contribute to the success of this year’s FESTIVAL of FUN! Items on
the agenda will include: Hangi Preparations and Overnight Security of the School’s premises.
Remember “many hands, make light work”.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Waireka Collings at
[email protected] or by text on 0211838284.
We look forward to meeting with you all again.
PARENT NETWORK
If you still have gala raffle tickets can you please return them to the school office. Even if you
haven't been able to sell them we need the tickets returned so we can organize the raffle.
Please return the tickets and money by next Wednesday 22 October. We can't go ahead with
the raffle until all tickets are accounted for.
If you haven’t already done so…please go to the following link and fill in the Volunteer Sheet
for the school Gala on 8th November.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CUduiWPpi0IvqTWC3eay1_TV4v96y6kRiMdoxpmGuec/view
form?usp=send_form
Thanks in advance for your help.
We want this to be another great success this year!
FUNDRAISING CALENDARS/CARDS/DIARIES/NOTEBOOKS
There is an option of buying calendars, cards, diaries or notebooks with the same artwork
printed on the front. Colour calendars or packs of 8 cards cost $12.00 and diaries cost $15.00.
Order forms need to be back to the office with your money by Monday, 20th October (start of
week 2, Term 4).
photo
If you want to order a
calendar, cards, diary or notebook (prices the same as above)
you have to email your own photo and order it online by going to www.submitphoto.co.nz
click on School Orders then click on To Submit Photos and follow the instructions.
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To – Tipene Kennedy (Rm 18) who raced in a tri series for BMX in the holidays. He came 4 in his age
group. This week he travels to Auckland for the North Island champs. Good luck Tipene.
Military FitNZ
After School Clubs.... ARE BACK!!
Tues 28th Oct - Tues 2nd Dec at KENAKENA SCHOOL
OR
Thurs 30th Oct - Thurs 4th Dec at RAUMATI BEACH SCHOOL
6 week duration (1 session per week)
3.30-4.45pm
$67 per child
Children from ANY school are welcome!!
Don't let your children miss out - fill in your application NOW!
http://www.milfit.co.nz/Kids-After-School-FitNZ.html
or call Tania on 021 110 0492 for further information
As this is a school community newsletter, please let the school office know of any successes that your child/children may have had outside
the school. We are only too happy to share their achievements.
The Board of Trustees in no way validates or endorses services/products advertised.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
We can get you up to $3500 cash and excellent interest rate discounts when you
refinance your mortgage. I can also help with re-structuring your mortgage enabling
you to pay it off quicker, property investment & 90% lending. Call Raewyn on 0272465696 or email [email protected] for more info and conditions.
Paid advertisement
Cleaner Available: Honest, reliable & trustworthy cleaner with excellent references.
Please call Holly 9020798 or 0211642861.
CHILDCARE
PORSE EDUCATOR – Spaces available for children of all ages before, during, after school and in the
holidays. Handy Arnold Grove location. Contact Natalia 021 775 795.
Wise Owl Early Childhood Centre - now have spaces available in their preschool and Infant and toddler
classrooms.
Flexible sessions available as well as 20 hours ece.
We offer weekly Kapa Haka, Japanese Mat times and fortnightly gym trips to Mazengarb gym.
Please visit or contact Joan or Jo on 04 299 6133 or email [email protected]
ABC Paraparaumu
"Working with families to make a positive difference in the lives of Children"
We now offer four hour morning and afternoon free sessions for Children over 3, as well as our 8:45 3:30pm and 8:00 - 5:30pm sessions.
Come visit and meet our trained and caring teachers.
Contact Catie our Centre Manager or Stephanie our Office Administrator on 04 2983 790
ABC Bluegum: Family friendly childcare
Offering care all year round
Free sessions for 3 and 4 year olds
Spaces now available
Check out our web page: www.kidicorp.co.nz
Ring: 04 9055151 or call in anytime and have a look around
sKids Before/After School Care– Kids just love it!. SKIDS KENAKENA (Paraparaumu Beach
Scout Hall, Te Kupe Road – across from Kenakena School). Term time open: 7 am - 8.30 am
and 3 pm – 6 pm (6.30 pm at no extra charge by arrangement). Pick up/drop off is from
outside the school office by walking bus, class room pick ups if required – We provide a safe,
structured and fun programme, so much so that your kids won’t want to leave!. After School/Before School, Full, PartTime and Casual bookings available, reasonable rates, CYFS approved, Oscar subsidies are now up to $3.98 per hour
from 1 April 2014! If you are working, studying, have health issues (supported living payment) or if any of your children
are on a work and income child disability allowance – means tested (all siblings are also then eligible) talk to us about
your eligibility for full subsidy for both term time and holiday support, you will be very surprised how affordable quality
care can be! Keeping programmes local to meet your family’s needs! Child Youth and Family approved and Oscar
Subsidies available. Contact Sonia on 364 8852, 027 739 1986 or [email protected]. Enrol online, it’s easy! at:
www.skids.co.nz skids – proud supporters of the Kenakena School Festival of Fun!
Babysitting available by 15 year old Paraparaumu College student.
Paraparaumu Beach area. ph 9046143 or 0221659627
Babysitting Service Available – Reliable, experienced and responsible college student. References
available. From 2 years and up. Price: $30 for first 4 hours. $10 per hour thereafter. For more info call:
021 123 7687 or 902 3416.
Babysitter available – Samantha McGhie, 16 year old, Paraparaumu College student, experience with 3
younger siblings, previous babysitting jobs and completed a Plunket Babysitting course. Phone: 298-9076 or
022 098 5723 to txt.
PETCARE
NU’s HOUSESITTING & PETSITTING
Nu’s provides security and peace of mind for owners and pets alike. With owners knowing their house
is occupied and pets knowing that they are still in the same house with their own bed and toys.
HOUSE SITTING PRICES: DAILY RATE - One Dog $30, Additional Dogs $10, One Cat $25, Additional
Cats $5, One Dog & One Cat combination $35, Additional Dogs $10, Additional Cats $5, Other Pets
negotiable.
Homesit only - No Pets $20. Minimum $100 charge for all bookings. Sitting fee is to be paid 7 days
prior to Sit commencing. Text or Call – 0278280440. Check us out on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nushouseandpetsitting
EVENTS
Kapiti Women’s Centre has many excellent courses on offer for Term 4, and they are still only $15
(plus any equipment fees). Check out www.kapitiwomenscentre.org.nz for the full course programme,
and join us to get painting, carving, drawing, singing, cycling, speaking, stretching….and more! Low
cost childcare is available alongside courses. Phone the centre on 902 6222 or drop in to 7 Ngahina St
Paraparaumu.
Kids & Family Disco as a non profit fundraiser in the Raumati South Memorial Hall on Tennis Court 1st
November 6-8pm. This is family friendly (no drop offs). Kids 14 and under please. We are doing this to
raise money for our Oxfam TrailWalker 100km walk. All funds will go towards that. It is $10 per family
and there will be limited spaces (due to hall capacity). DRESS UP!!! We will have prizes, treats for sale
and lots of fun music. To be sure not to miss out on a ticket for your family please go to the below link,
click the donate now and donate $10 - when filling out details be sure to include your name and the
word disco so we can give you a ticket. Tickets will also be sold at the door if there are any left. We
look forward to see you and your kiddies. http://www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz/otw15/teams/its-siblingthing
St John Youth – Learn first aid, healthcare, leadership skills and much more. Our Penguin
Programme is for 6-8 year olds and our Cadet Programme is for 8-18 year olds. Come and
check us out at the Coast Community Church, 56 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu
Meeting times are 7-8:30pm on Thursday’s
Term Fees are only $10 per term, excellent value for money
For further information contact Steve Wilkinson – District Youth Manager on 021822670
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Raising Boys and Girls - 30th October, Southwards, 7.30pm
Tickets Available online from Te Horo School www.th.school.nz
“We’re constantly being bombarded with people telling us that boys are in crisis, or girls are, or
both. We hear an awful lot about the lack of male role models on boys, and the impact of pop
culture on girls. We also hear a lot about Mars and Venus and all the latest ‘brain science’ which
at first glance seems to be saying that boys and girls are so radically different we apparently
come from completely different planets. What’s really going on with our boys, and what’s really up
with our girls? In this entertaining, thought provoking, and informative show Nigel will give you
the answers to all this stuff as he takes the audience on a ride through the business of getting
boys and girls all the way through childhood, adolescence, and beyond, in a complicated world.
The talk includes some language that may offend”
After School Ceramic 'Star' Dish Workshop- come and make you own, personalise and decorate; perfect for little
hands to shape. Weds 22nd and 29th Oct, 3.30-5pm Cost $60 includes all clay, glazes and firings. 5yrs+
Bookings essential.
www.kayebustinstudios.com Cell: 02102720716
Life Education is excited to announce
we are partnering with The Color Run
for the 2015 series!
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Wellington: Sunday March 29, 2015 at Trentham
Memorial Park
Registrations are now open at thecolorrun.com
Run with Team Harold!
Be sure to register and run with Team
Harold on the day! Sign up with a
reduced cost Team Ticket for any of the
events and choose Team Harold as your
team.
As part of Team Harold we encourage
you to create a fundraising page to raise
funds for Life Education and make your
run count!
Create your Fundraising Page or make a Donation Here
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SPORT
Aikido classes
Junior Aikido classes (10 - 13 yr) start again at 9AM-9:50AM on Saturday 18 October in the Waikanae
Wrestling Club, on Park Ave.
For further details see http://aikidokapiti.webs.com/kidsclasses.htm or Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/AikidoKapiti.
New students are welcome.
Inquiries to [email protected], or contact Blair (904 3396)
Raumati Swimming Club has spaces for term 4 for children aged 4 and over. Come along
and swim with Raumati Swimming Club in a fun atmosphere at the Coastlands Aquatic
Centre. From our Tuesday club night programme to our squad programme. Something for
everyone. All abilities welcome. Contact Jacqui for a free assessment and trial [email protected] , call 022 010 3377 or check our website
www.raumatiswimming.co.nz
Waikanae Swimming Club
The Club provides swimming lessons catering for beginners (aged 5+) through to those needing
stroke correction, fitness and technique. We organize distance swims, race and timing nights and a
family bbq. We are non-competitive but want to see Kapiti kids and teens being able to swim.
Club nights are Monday and Thursday evenings (starting 3 November) at the Waikanae Swimming
Pool, Ngarara Road, Waikanae. Session times are 6-6.30, 6.30-7, 7-7.30, 7.30-8.00 (least confident
swimmers and beginners at the 6.00 session).
Fees (for 24 lessons – 12 in Nov/Dec and 12 in Feb/March 2015): 1st child - $80; 2nd child - $70; 3rd
child - $60; 4th child - free.
To register go to www.sportsground.co.nz/waikanaeswimming.
Edwards 902 1780 or email [email protected].
Any questions, ring Helen
CUT OFF DATE FOR REGISTRATION IS THE 19TH OCTOBER’
TUITION
WildHeart Art Classes,Term 4,Wednesday SCULPTURE.Thursday SKETCHING.
3.30-5pm. 8-12 year olds,Paraparaumu Beach .
ph/text Jacqui 0210696555 or [email protected]
Family Zumba® Class
Where – Raumati South Memorial Hall
When – Sunday 5th Oct 2014
Time – 3pm – 3.45pm
Cost – Gold coin donation
All ages welcome. Come and experience part of an adult’s class and a kid’s class in 45mins.
Find us on Facebook – ZUMBA Fitness with Claire & Dot
Claire – 027 4499046
Dot - 027 3130520
Facepaint studio- for aspiring make-up artists is now taking bookings for the second week
of the school holidays. Our introductory workshops we will be covering Bridal/wedding make-up.
Mature skin and teenage skin workshops. $50 per session booking essential. Please contact
[email protected], 021 0851 9138 for more info. Venue: Kapiti Community Centre.
Kapiti Box Fit Classes
Nothing gets you fitter faster or with as much fun. One of the most exciting full body workouts tailored
to your individual fitness level and body type. If you have little kids in tow, bring then along too and
they can play with their toys (or the other kids) off to the side while you work out.
Your first class is free! So bring a friend and enjoy getting fit in a really supportive environment. Day
time and evening classes from $5 per class. More info facebook.com/KapitiBoxFit or phone Moira
on 022 045 3065 “I attend the box fit classes and as a mother of young children, I have found this the most supportive
and effective exercise classes I have ever done. Moira runs them not for profit, but to make lasting changes in the lives of
women.”
Worried about your reading, writing, or maths skills? Help is available for
adults in Paraparaumu and Otaki at times to suit.
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Develop new reading and writing skills
Become computer savvy
Gain work readiness skills
Make your money go further
To find out more, phone 0800 7323 464 or email [email protected]
Classes are at no direct cost to the learner
DATES TO REMEMBER
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Monday 20 October
(Please check dates regularly as they may change)
BOT Meeting
Tuesday 21 October
Whanau Group Hui
Thursday 23rd October
Melbourne Exchange students return
Monday 27th October
Labour Day Holiday
Wednesday 5th November
CJC Melbourne arrive at Kenakena (return 13th)
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Saturday 8 November
Festival of Fun Gala
Friday 14th November
Teacher Only Day
Monday 18 November
BOT Meeting
Thursday 20th November
Athletics
Friday 28th November
Parent Helpers Morning Tea
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Tuesday 2 December – Kenakena’s Got Talent Final at Paraparaumu College from 7pm
Monday 9 December
BOT Meeting
Term 4 Ends Wednesday 17th December
Term Dates for 2015
Term 1 starts Monday 2nd February and ends Thursday 2nd April
Term 2 starts Monday 20 April and ends Friday 3rd July
Term 3 starts Monday 20th July and ends Friday 25th September
Term 4 starts Monday October 12th ends Thursday 17th December
School Parent Network Friday only lunches - Please place order forms and money in a sealed
envelope in the Blue Post Box in the administration foyer before 9am. Correct money is
always appreciated. Change of less than $1 will not be given. Change of $1 or more will be
returned to your children in the Friday lunch basket. If you would like to join the Friday lunch
team please call Sharon on 9054755 or text 0211921021.
Kenakena School Friday Lunch Order
Name:
Room:
Meatlovers Pizza 1/4
$3.00 Chicken Fried Rice
Hawaiian Pizza 1/4
$3.00 Chicken Chow Mein
Cheese Pizza 1/4
$3.00 4 pk Chicken Sushi
Gluten Free Cheese
$3.50 4 pk Tuna Sushi
Nuggets & Chips
$3.50 6 pk (3 chick + 3 tuna)
Fish & Chips
$3.50 Wildberry Juicie
Hot Chips
$2.00 Tropical Juicie
$4.50
$4.50
$5.00
$5.00
$7.00
$1.00
$1.00
A special "Thank You" to our suppliers Kapiti Pak 'N Save - Domino's Pizzas - Sun Long Chinese Restaurant & Fast Food and BiMi
Sushi
Kenakena School Monday to Thursday Lunch Menu
Rolls
Price
Fruit
Ham Roll
$1.50
Apple
Egg Roll
$1.50
Banana
Chicken Roll
$2.00
Sandwiches (2 per pack)
Orange
Egg Sandwich
$2.20
Ham & Egg
$3.00
Corned Beef and Pickle
$3.00
Yoghurt (Fresh'n Fruity)
Ham, Cheese & Tomato
$3.00
Strawberry
$0.60
$0.60
$0.80
$1.50
Tuna Lettuce
Cheese & Onion
Ham Salad
Chicken Salad
$3.00
$3.00
$3.70
$3.70
BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato)
$3.70
Scones & Muffins
Cheese Scones
Date Scones
$1.30
$1.30
Goodtime Muffins Blueberry - Small
Goodtime Muffins Choc Chip - Small
$1.30
$1.30
Fruit of the Forest
Natural
Hot Food
(Metro Heart Tick Pies)
Mince Pie
Mince and Cheese Pie
Steak and Cheese Pie
Chicken Pie
Drinks
Just Juice Orange and
Mango
Pump Mini
$1.50
$1.50
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$1.80
$1.80