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, 6th November 2014
Term 4 Week 4
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa
KENAKENA SCHOOL FESTIVAL OF FUN THIS
SATURDAY!
By now you will be aware of the massive gala day being organised by the Kenakena School
Parent Network, the Kenakena School Festival of Fun!
You have been sent regular updates requesting your support of the festival and, therefore of
your children’s school.
The Festival of Fun is a recent initiative (from 2013) by the School-Parent Network to raise
funds to support the programmes and resources that support your children’s learning.
The money the school receives from the Ministry of Education through an annual Operations
Grant is insufficient for running the range and quality of programmes we run at Kenakena.
Once the operational costs of running the school and maintaining property are met, the
remainder is what constitutes the bulk of funding for programmes and resources.
So, please support the School Parent Network in the running of this event. Please do not be
apathetic! We’re all working very hard to provide programmes and resources for your kids.
Please get involved by offering your assistance or by responding to requests for support.
SEE YOU THERE!
NEWSLFLASH :
20 MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
OTAKI-KAPITI SCHOOLS KAPAHAKA FESTIVAL
The Kenakena School Kapahaka Group performed very well at Monday’s festival. The group
will be performing at the Festival of Fun on Saturday at 10.45am. Children in the group will
need to meet at the school’s library at 10.15 to get changed into their costumes and prepare
for the performance. They have received a newsletter in regard to this.
CAULFIELD JUNIOR COLLEGE WELCOME POWHIRI
Seventeen students and two teachers from Caulfield Junior College in Melbourne were
welcomed to Kenakena School at a powhiri (Maori Welcome) this morning. Teachers Stefan
Beal and Kristina and their students arrived in New Zealand yesterday and are being hosted
by Kenakena Families. Most of the CJC children are staying with the families of the exchange
buddies they hosted in Melbourne.
Taylor and Samara call the CJC visitors lead by Hannah and Alyssa
RUN-JUMP-THROW YEARS 5&6 INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS DAY
Mal Hall managed Kenakena School’s participation in this event yesterday and sent me this
very good report:
“The year 5/6 Run Jump Throw Athletics event took place at the Paraparaumu Domain on
Tuesday 28th October 2014. In between all of the off weather days we have had lately we had a
glorious sunny day for the event. Kenakena took 30 students to the event from a range of 9-11
year old boys and girls.
At year 5/6 the event is non-competitive
and instead the students have target
benchmarks to try and achieve for the
following disciplines: Sprint, hurdles,
vortex throw, shot putt, long jump and
high jump. Reaching the minimum
standard was awarded with 1 point,
beating the minimum standard was
awarded with 2 points and excelling
beyond was awarded with 3 points.
Campbell Reynolds and Isaac Hughes
were the standout individuals on the day
by achieving maximum points across all 6
disciplines. Future decathletes in the making…
Our major team success was in the inter school relay where we had 6 students, a boy and a
girl from each age group compete. This was extremely competitive and really got the crowd
going as the athletes took to the track. Kenakena dominated from the start with each runner
performing magnificently on their individual run and with swift changeovers of the baton
ensuring we romped home first by a long shot! Congratulations to our relay team of Amelia
Feaunati, Isaac Hughes, Manaaki Patea, Fraser Wallace, Bridie Webb and Genevieve Kunz.
You guys did us proud.
A special thanks to our year 7 boys Mitchell Burns and Harry Hargreaves, and all the parent
helpers that transported or assisted on the day.”
TEACHER ONLY DAY NEXT WEEK
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.
Please keep your children at home on that day.
For more information on teacher only days, check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz
EARLY ARRIVALS
The time prior to 8.30 am is important classroom preparation time for teachers. Please ensure your
children do not arrive at school prior to 8.30am. This is also an important safety consideration as
school staff are not responsible for the safety of your children prior to this time.
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.
Bruce McDonald
PRINCIPAL
NO FRIDAY LUNCHES TOMORROW (GALA PREPARATION) OR NEXT FRIDAY (TOD)
PARENT NETWORK
Raffle Tickets: The winner of the prize for selling the most raffle tickets is the Knight family!!
Friday Lunches:
*HELP! – Our Friday Lunch Team need more Help!*
Our Friday lunches are a great fundraiser for our school and our children are VERY lucky
BUT - in order for them to continue every week – we need more help!!
If you can spare about 45 minutes on a Friday morning or a Friday lunchtime we need YOU!
Please join our friendly team, the job is very easy and other parents are happy to assist.
For all enquiries call
Nicky Linstrom ph 972-5702 or 021 675-521
Preschoolers Welcome
MISSING
A red and white practice netball bib from Kauri team “GK. Please return to the Library.
It will cost us $60 if we have to buy a whole new set so the return of this will be much
appreciated.
PERFORMING ARTS AT THE FESTIVAL OF FUN
The full timetable is as follows:
10.45 – Kapa Haka group
11.15 – Artsplash Dance group
11.45 – Kenakena Stomp group
12.15 – KK Sound group
12.45 – Kenakena Band
Sam Edwards
NOTICE FROM PARAPARAUMU SCHOOL
Some Kenakena students were involved in the 2 day International Cheerleading
Competition in Auckland at the weekend.
Results for Victory All Stars (Kapiti) as follows:
Level 3 Iroquois GOLD: Sacha Hibberd
Level 2 Spitfires SILVER: Tayla-Jayde McLeod, Jordan Burns, Maddi Williams
Level 1 Kittyhawkes BRONZE: Alex Jones
Level 1 Gypsymoths BRONZE : Kayla Gill-Atkins and Angel Collis
Level 1 Tigermoths BRONZE : Zoe Boyd
Kayla, Angel and Alex competing in Auckland
Taylah-Jayde and Sacha with their medals
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.
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Please call Holly 9020798 or 0211642861.
CHILDCARE
Nanny/ babysitter available
Just back from overseas
Qualified 10 years experience
Owns car and full licence Phone 027-375 1295
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
SPORT
Run Away to the Circus for Summer...
Kapiti Circus are teaching Circus classes at Otaki, Ngapurapura , Tuesday 5-6.30 and Lindale,
Paraparaumu
3.30-5pm.
Just turn up or ring Deb 0211 360883
EVENTS
Guest DJ Competition
As usual, all the kids need to do (or parents of the kids) is go to the More FM website and register
http://www.morefm.co.nz/More-FM-Guest-DJ/tabid/75/articleID/10691/Default.aspx
Or they can email me directly at [email protected]
The prize is joining me on the breakfast show from 8 till 8:30 on a Friday morning, being dropped off to
school in the More X 4, and a $50 dinner voucher for them and the whanau to The Boundary Tap and
Kitchen.
Otaki Athletics Club are hosting our annual pre-Christmas fundraiser – the Bike Market + Car Boot Sale:
Saturday, 22 November from 11.00am–2.00pm
At Waitohu School, Te Manuao Road, Otaki
Dust off your un-used bikes & bring them along to SELL (or DONATE them to our Club for us to sell).
Experienced bike technician available for FREE assessment for bikes needing a little TLC to get them safe &
roadworthy.
Or just come along to grab yourself or your child a bargain, just in time for Christmas.
Fees – Bike Trade - $5.00 & Car Boot - $10.00.
Book your Car Boot space now!
Lunchtime sausage sizzle, drinks & cake stall – raising money for new equipment for Otaki Athletics
Club.
Bookings, enquiries & to arrange free collection of donated bikes - Barbara Franks – PHN: 364 7711 or 027
485 8888. Proceeds from the sale of donated bikes goes to Otaki Athletics
lub.
TUITION
YOGA with Elise - Tuesday mornings 10.30-11.30am. At Z Health Studio, Paraparaumu Beach. All
welcome. Kenakena School special; your 1st two classes for $10! For more info & to book a place
contact Elise: 9023105/0211653898 [email protected]
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
(Please check dates regularly as they may change)
Thursday 6th November
CJC Melbourne arrive at Kenakena (return 13th)
th
Saturday 8 November
Festival of Fun Gala
th
rd
Tuesday 11 November
Yr 8 girls Gardisil vaccination (3 dose)
Friday 14th November
Teacher Only Day
Monday 18 November
BOT Meeting
Thursday 20th November
Athletics
Tuesday 25th November
Koromiko Trip to Te Manawa – Rms 2,4 and 1
th
Wednesday 26 November
Koromiko Trip to te Manawa – Rms 18, 11 and 1
Friday 28th November
Parent Helpers Morning Tea
nd
Tuesday 2 December
Kenakena’s Got Talent Final at Paraparaumu College from 7pm
Monday 9th December
BOT Meeting
th
Friday 12 December
Year 8 Graduation
th
Term 4 Ends Wednesday 17 December at 12 midday
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 Nicky Linstrom 972-5702 or 021 675-521
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
Tuna Lettuce
$3.00
Fruit of the Forest
Cheese & Onion
$3.00
Natural
Ham Salad
$3.70
Chicken Salad
$3.70
Hot Food
BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato)
$3.70
(Metro Heart Tick Pies)
Mince Pie
Scones & Muffins
Mince and Cheese Pie
Cheese Scones
$1.30
Steak and Cheese Pie
Date Scones
$1.30
Chicken Pie
Drinks
Just Juice Orange and
Goodtime Muffins Blueberry - Small
$1.30
Mango
Goodtime Muffins Choc Chip - Small
$1.30
Pump Mini
$0.60
$0.60
$0.80
$1.50
$1.50
$1.50
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
$1.80
$1.80