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NCEA exams have started this week, with a slight
change from the norm with Level One Science
leading the way. The country’s biggest exam,
Level One English will have happened this
morning and we hope our students were well
prepared and did well. Over the next week the
majority of our students will sit their final exams
and will then be able to relax and start to enjoy
their summer break.
longer than other secondary and area schools.
How this has come about we are unsure but it
does present issues for staffing around maximum
teacher contact time and more obvious is the
tiredness of the children, especially in the primary
school with a 3.15pm finish. What has been
discussed with staff and the Board of Trustees is
to shave 15 minutes off the school day to bring it
more in line with other secondary and area
schools. What this will mean is that from the start
Yesterday 60 of our students travelled to Cheviot of 2015 that the school day will start at 8.45 as it
for the combined Hurunui Primary schools
currently does and will finish at 3pm every day.
athletics and they did exceptionally well. Hurunui There will be no early finish on a Tuesday.
College students placed very highly across the
To enable this we have cut out the 15 minute
majority of the events including a dominant
whanau time for secondary students in the
performance in the relays, and we will have a
morning, so there will be no loss of learning time
strong showing at the Canterbury athletics in a
and students will go straight to Period 1 classes at
few weeks’ time. It was wonderful to see the
the start of the day.
students managing themselves so well during the
day and supporting each other alongside the
I hope all get to enjoy the long weekend and
events. Thank you to all the parents who took the possibly get into town to enjoy the show.
time to come and support their children. We had
a huge contingent there on the day. Also well
Nāku noa, nā
done to Cheviot for running a very good event.
Stephen Beck
Principal
With only four weeks left in the term the time is
quickly sliding by. We have two positions in the
primary school that close today and we will be
looking to make appointments over the next two
weeks.
As we head into next year
we are making a few
changes to school
structures, as has been
written about in past
newsletters and the final
one of notable difference
will be the length of the
school day. The Hurunui
College school day length
is substantially longer
than all other primary
schools and marginally
Week ending 14th November 2014
This week’s newsletter sponsored by:
Bill, Maureen and Ben Bamford
Enter to learn Leave to serve
Whakauru Ki Te Ako, Wehe Atu Kia Manaakitia
SCHOOL NOTICES
A reminder that tomorrow (Thursday 13th November) is an
additional holiday attached to Canterbury Anniversary
weekend. Let’s hope we don’t see anyone standing out at their
bus stops.
Year 9-10 Exams start next Friday and carry through to
Tuesday the following week.
Year 0-10 Hanmer Springs Trip On Tuesday 9th December
Year 0-10 will be visiting Hanmer Springs as an end of year
activity. We are planning that the students will be participating
in fun house activities before eating lunch and then will go to
the Hanmer Springs Pools for a swim. The PTA has
generously donated funds to keep the cost of transport down
for all families. The cost is $11. For those wishing to go on
the hydro slide (min height 1.2m) there is an additional $10.
If the weather is unsuitable, there is no postponement date.
A letter will be coming out next week.
As there are so many records broken we have displayed a
notice in the office that you are most welcome to come and
view.
Hurunui Primary Schools Sports Association Athletics
were held in Cheviot on Tuesday 11th November. Well done
to the 57 students who travelled to Cheviot and performed
very well. the weather was great over there. As at print I
haven't received all the results, however I do know we did
very well in most of the relays. Thank you to the students,
your behaviour was outstanding and to all the parents/
grandparents who came and supported your child/children or
grandchildren.
Sporting Events Coming Up
Wednesday 3rd December: Athletics - Primary Sport
Canterbury Championships
Monday 8th December: Amuri X-change (Year 5-10)
Friday 5th December: Final Junior Basketball
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Coming Events
Week 5 Term 4
13/11 Board of Trustees Day, school closed
14/11 Canterbury Show Day, school closed
Week 6 Term 4
19/11 Year 10 Waitohi River
20/11 Year 6 Leadership celebration
20/11 Year 9 Waitohi River
21/11 Primary assembly
Week 7 Term 4
24/11 Year 9/10 exams
26/11 Board of Trustees agenda closes 12 noon
28/11 Year 4–6 reports home
Week 8 Term 4
1/12 Board of Trustees meeting 7.30pm
3/12 Year 10 tramp
3/12 Canterbury Primary Athletics
5/12 Year 7-10 reports home.
Check our website www.hurunuicollege.school.nz and follow
the link to our school calendar for further school events.
North Canterbury Junior Basketball competition
Draw for Friday 14th November : No games Canterbury
Anniversary Day:
Results from Friday 7th October were as follows:
Hurunui Hoopsters won 7-4
Hurunui Hotshots
won 45-9
Hurunui Hurricanes won 35-7
Hurunui College Athletic Results have now all been
collated and a number of students performed exceptionally
well with a number of records broken. Congratulations to
the following students who have broken one or more
records this year: Jessica Fincham, Olivia Frame, Lucy Frame,
Nik McMullan, Tessa Allan, Caleb Beck, Holly Crean,
Sophie Thompson, Fred Calder, Michael Courto, Kelvin Hawley,
Zoe Watson, Manny Crichton, Katie Keeble, Charlotte Cassidy,
Emma Schroder, Ben Hassall, Nathan Hawley, Caleb McMullan,
Jakob Pascoe, Brandon Thornley, Gussie Cameron, Georgie Bethell,
Connor Wilson.
CHURCH SERVICES for 16th November 2014
Anglican
10am Glenmark
Presbyterian
10am St James
Catholic
11.45am Culverden
Living Waters Hurunui 10am to 12 noon 47 Princes Street,
Waikari. All welcome.
Waikari Gospel Hall
11:15am Sunday School and Bible
teaching, Denham Terrace
HURUNUI COLLEGE PTA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
The PTA will be running a raffle at the Hurunui College Prize
giving. We require donations of none-perishable items. Please
send any donations to the school office. Thank you.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION Voting papers
have been posted to all on the Roll. If you have not received
a paper and think you should have, please contact the
Returning Officer, Pat Manning, 314-4160.
VEGETABLE GARDENERS NEWS FLASH Get your
A&P show potatoes and onion seedlings into the ground now.
Rangiora Mitre 10 Mega has raised the stakes. The prize
vouchers for best entry in each section have been increased to
$50. FREE giant pumpkin plants will be available next week
at the Hawarden PGG-Wrightson store. Pumpkins need to
be planted in rich soil with lots of compost. They need
regular watering and plenty of side dressings of manure.
To prevent the wind whipping the young plants from the
ground protect them with a small tyre or surround with
anchor stones. When the pumpkins form, select the best one
and snip the others off. It is a good idea to place a sheet of
cardboard or similar beneath the pumpkin to prevent bottom
rot.
STAR & GARTER HOTEL WAIKARI.
Friday 28th November – Movember Judging 8pm
Prize for the best Mo. Spot Prizes
Supporting Prostate Cancer
Donations all go back to your own community
Our vision for Hurunui College is as an inspirational learning community
where all students are empowered to stand tall and reach their full potential.
LUNCH LADY Next Lunch Lady on Wednesday 19th
November.
LIBRARY NOTICE Please note that on Thursday 13th
November the Hawarden Community library will be open
from 9am-4pm. On Friday 14th November, the library will be
closed, due to the public holiday.
OVER 65’S EXERCISE CLASS A huge thank you to
Michelle Hawke who will be taking the Tuesday classes until
the end of the year.
Upcoming events: Tuesday 2nd December – shared morning
tea to celebrate Edith O’Carroll’s 90th birthday at 11.am
(community all welcome). Friday 12th December – Christmas
lunch 12pm in Hawarden Hall, $10 (subsidised) names to
Sarah Sidey by 1st December in class or ring 314-2008.
RED CROSS - The next meeting of the Hawarden-Waikari
Red Cross will be held in the Presbyterian Lounge on Monday
17th November at 1.30 pm. Please note change of date and
time. All welcome.
OPEN MORNING Come join us for morning tea on
Saturday 29th November to meet me and my family.
This will be an opportunity to parents to find out more about
Sunflowers Preschool and get a feel for the centre.
Bring yourself, your family and any interested friends.
PRESCHOOL XMAS PARTY Thursday December 4th at
Hawarden Playcentre 10am onwards. Bring a $5 named
present for your own child, and a plate of finger food to share.
Father Christmas arrives at 11.am on a fire engine!!
All children in the district are welcome!
WAIKARI HEALTH CENTRE
New GP – Dr Juan Orive Siviter has
unfortunately returned to Spain due to
a sudden, serious family illness.
While we are pursuing other options we are being assisted by
Dr Des Slassor and Dr Rob Milnes for the next couple of
months. Rob worked here as a locum last year.
Dr Racle continues to work here one day a week.
After Hours There is always a doctor or rural nurse specialist
on call - please phone the Health Centre on the number below
during normal business hours and after hours and you will be
directed to the appropriate assistance. The After Hours calls
are managed by HML (Homecare Medical Ltd) who will assess
your needs and advise your best course of action.
The Dermoscopy Centre Dr Julia Racle: Next clinic at
Waikari is 4th December, please phone the Health Centre for
an appointment for a skin check.
Repeat Prescriptions The Health Centre requires 48 hours
notice to do repeat phone prescriptions if they have been
authorized by the GP. Please keep track of how many tablets
you have left.
B4 School Checks if you have a child who has turned 4 and
has not had one of these free checks please contact us.
Free Cervical Smear Clinic One of our nurses has completed
the “smear takers” course and will be holding a clinic
Wednesday 3rd December, during the morning. It is a
requirement of the course that she completes a number of
smears under supervision, which Dr Racle will do on this day.
Please phone to book an appointment.
Podiatry Clinic 3rd December – Julia Home will be running a
clinic during the morning. We have funding from Manchester
Unity Welfare Trust Board to fund podiatry for people over 65
years.
Physiotherapy Arsenio from Physio South is at the Health
Centre on Tuesday and Friday mornings. A doctor’s referral is
not required. Phone 0508 474 9746 for an appointment.
Visiting Dietitian We have a dietitian at the Health Centre
every 2 months, next date is 20th November 2014. Please
phone the practice nurse if you would like an appointment for
dietary advice.
Appointments not Attended If you are unable to attend an
appointment you have made please contact the Health Centre
as soon as possible to cancel it. Failing to cancel an
appointment wastes the doctors time and deprives another
person who needs to be seen. We would appreciate you
keeping track of when your appointments are. Repeated nonattendance may result in you being charged. Waikari Health
Centre Ph 314-4506. Website www.waikarihealth.co.nz
NOTICE OF CHANGE
OF MEETING VENUE
The Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee
public meeting 17th November 2014. Venue – Waikari Hall,
Princes Street, Waikari. Time – 4.30pm – 6pm
EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR HURUNUI
RESIDENTS Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa is now
selling its Annual Swim Pass for Hurunui ratepayers and
residents. And in a special deal, the complex is offering a
saving of more than a hundred dollars for those who purchase
the pass before 20 December 2014.
Marketing Manager Shane Adcock says the passes are about
recognising the pools’ special relationship with its local
community. “We’re under no illusion as to how important
Hurunui residents are to our business and it’s always great
seeing locals come through our doors. We’ve always felt those
who live in the Hurunui are as proud of the pools and spa as
we are of being part of this special place.”
The Annual Swim Pass allows families (two adults and their
dependent children who’re aged under 18 and live at home) to
visit the pools as often as they like until 31 December 2015. If
they’re purchased before 20 December 2014, each pass will cost
$239 per family (after that the pass will be $349).
HOMEKILL SERVICE IN HAWARDEN
Full home kill and small goods service.
Any queries call Chris Carthy, 0274 887-401.
BEAUTY THERAPY—XMAS APPTS, BOOK NOW!
Christchurch Beauty Therapist will be back on Tuesday 16th
December 2014. Book now for all your Xmas treatments:
waxing & tinting, manicure and pedicures, facials & massage.
Gift vouchers also available. Phone Emily, 021 681-177 or
Trish, 314-2414 for bookings/enquiries.
Enter to learn Leave to serve
Whakauru Ki Te Ako, Wehe Atu Kia Manaakitia
Flatmate Wanted Low board in return for help with
animals while owner temporarily incapacitated. Suit
women on a benefit. Terms negotiable. Phone 314-2240.
COMPLETELY NUTS FOR CHRISTMAS
Hand-made Christmas baking to fill your tins for the festive
season or to give as gifts...a selection of traditional
favourites, Brandy Snap Cones, Gingerbread House Kits
and Christmas Puddings. Order forms are available at the
Hawarden Four Square. Orders in by November 28th please.
Many more Christmas goodies will be available at the
Waipara Valley Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-midday, the
Kaikoura Farmers Market Sundays 7th and 21st Dec., or at
Santa’s Grotto, Rangiora Showground 5th Dec. 4-8pm.
Nicky Huxford, 314-4429, 027 344-8943.
Shoe Repairs
EMPLOYMENT
I am a school leaver looking for summer work before
heading to Lincoln University in late February. (Preferably
farm work, but anything considered)
 Restricted license
 I have a good understanding of farming (mustering,
fencing and stock work and have 2 working dogs.
 Reliable, trustworthy and responsible
 Fit and healthy
 Keen to learn new skills
Please contact me at home, 314-2511 – Eryn Sinclair.
Mature man Looking for work willing to try anything, has
farm experience. Phone 314-4236
Sunflowers Preschool, New Rural Centre
in Hawarden North Canterbury
Trained ECE Teacher
Seeking a trained Early Childhood teacher. Needs to be
passionate about working with children.
Can communicate well with adults and children.
Teacher for Early Childhood
Seeking a person who is keen to teach in early childhood.
Needs to be passionate about working with children.
Can communicate well with adults and children.
Purpose built facility in a beautiful rural setting with lots
of space for fun. Opening early February 2015.
Monday-Wednesday (3 days) from 8.30am-3.30pm for
children over 2 years of age.
Join a newly establishing teaching team. Applications
welcome with work experience, CV, qualifications and
references. Nicky Gardner 021 048-5415.
Email: [email protected]
www.sunflowersprechool.co.nz
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE
Horse Manure $3 per bag. Phone John Crean 314-4311.
Firewood Next seasons: Old man pine $175, Blue Gum
$200 per cord. Phone Ken 027 733-4107.
Standing Meadow Hay Phone 314-4532.
Standing Meadow Hay Phone Herman 314-4407.
Firewood for Sale: Old Man Pine $180, Macro $240,
Gum $240, Poplar $165, Macro or Gum & Pine mix
$210. All loads 3.6m3 and includes free delivery in the
Hawarden-Waikari area. Phone Wade Bovey 314-4955.
WANTED
Can you help? Wanted, reliable transport to Amberley or
Rangiora for female Rangiora HS student 2015 academic
year. Please text 027 414-4129.
REAL ESTATE
For Rent - 1 bedroom farm cottage - Waikari Valley,
furnished. Suit professional couple or single working
person. No pets. $220 per week with power.
Please contact Trudy, 027 684-2652 or 314-4144.
CONTACT DETAILS
School Phone
Fax
Cancellation
Email
Web
Principal
314-4430
314-4559
314-2320
[email protected]
www.hurunuicollege.school.nz
[email protected]
Board of Trustees
Chairperson
Linda Allan
Secretary
Judith Topp
Parent Elected Representatives
Sharon Earl
Bronwyn Gunn
Bernie Dobbs
Paul van der Meer
Whanau Representative: Dean Smith
Student Representative: Joshua Allan
Staff Representative
Melissa Brown
Principal
Steve Beck
Our vision for Hurunui College is as an inspirational learning community
where all students are empowered to stand tall and reach their full potential.
314-2462
314-4420
314-4112
314-4411
314-4014
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