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Newsletter
Friday 17 March – Term One Week 7, 2017 Tena ra koutou ki nga hau e wha – Greetings to everybody.
We have enjoyed seeing the school set up like a campground this week with our Pod, 8, 9 and 10 campers. The children appeared to be having a great time as they learned to problem-solve together and had the opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with their peers. The weather couldn’t have been better! We have the Year 5 and 6 visits to the Terenga Paraoa Marae happening next week and we are very excited that our students have the opportunity to stay at this Marae, which has a rich cultural heritage. We also have our Pod 2 camp activities happening at the end of next week and hope the weather stays fine for them. We extend our thanks to all of the parents who have assisted, or who are still to help out, with these outdoor activities that are so valuable for our learners. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Naku Noa Rob Posthumus
Ruia, taitea, kia tū kō taikākā anake – strip away the bark and expose the heartwood.
This whakatauki promotes the striving for and pursuit of excellence.
“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” (Patrick Riley)
MISSING/TAKEN
At least two pairs of sneakers/trainers from Pod 4 and Pod 5 deck area. Both are named. First pair are size 7 New Balance bright yellow and black. The second are size 4 Nike blue and black shoes. If they have made it home by mistake, please
return to the office asap. Now will be a good time to double check all uniform for correct names also.
Happy Hurupaki Birthday to: Kiri-Maree Rodger, Hana Jeon, Peyton Slatter, Yuffie Clifton and Kaea Abraham!!!!
Tennis Doubles On Wednesday, Blake Hay and Coby Jones competed at the Whangarei Primary School Tennis Doubles Competition, playing seven games in total. They won all their games and even more impressive was the fact that they won the final against an Intermediate team. Rumour has it that “Do it for Hurupaki” was mentioned a number of times! Awesome effort, boys. We are all very proud of you.
EXTRA EXTRA At the inter-school swimming Tane Traill came 3rd in the year 4 breaststroke and also qualifies for the Northland Champs in Dargaville on April 11th. Well done, Tane.
EASTER RAFFLE!
If your child is going to buy a ticket, we do ask that they please donate an Easter item.
For all the new families of the school, this is a raffle run by the kids for the kids. We ask for each child to donate an Easter egg or some sort or Easter item (non-perishable, no hot cross buns please) and place it in the box in the office by Friday April 7th. Tickets will then be sold (50 cents) before school and at interval Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th April (to school children only). The money raised from the raffle goes towards wet weather games for every classroom. The draw will be made on Thursday 13th April.
Triathlon POSTPONED – Friday March 31st, 2017
Friday 31 March Hurupaki Triathlon – NEW DATE Monday 20 March BOT Meeting – 6.30pm Staffroom Mon/Tues 20/21 March Marae Stay – Pod 5 Tues/Wed 21/22 March Marae Stay – Pod 4 Thursday 13 April Last Day of Term One Monday 1 May First Day of Term Two Thursday 21 September School Photos REMINDERS:
• ICAS forms and fees to be returned by Friday 24th March, for registration. No late applications allowed. • PLEASE call before 2pm for any messages for children or changes to the bus or afterschool care.
(Messages are dispatched daily at 2.15pm.) Also please DON’T email absentees or messages for children to Louise or Paula. Rather, use website or leave a message on the phone system, this will ensure your message is received, especially if Louise or Paula are absent themselves.
PLEASE REMEMBER: NO vehicles are to enter into school grounds to drop off children between 8am – 9am and 2pm – 3pm; this includes no entry and NO PARKING in top car park or at driveway entrances and yellow lines. Please help us keep our kids safe.
PLEASE INFORM YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO DROP OFF OR PICK UP. School absences, lateness, bus and afterschool care bookings/changes can be
reported online at www.hurupaki.school.nz and on the new PTC app.