Thursday, 23 July 2020

Dear Parents/Caregivers

I hope you have all managed a pleasant school break and are ready for a busy term 3. An especially warm welcome to our 23 new students who have joined us and particular thanks to Mrs Meredyth McFarlane and Mrs Stefanie Kingston who have again joined us to open another new entrant class. We have also welcomed back Mrs Lauren Cullen who has returned as a teacher aide to assist in the junior area. Our total school roll is currently sitting at 516.

Welcome to our brand new five year olds in room 20.

SCHOOL SHOW

A major upcoming event is the school musical show Kidsummer Night’s Dream to be performed by all our year 5 and 6 students. We hope you can all come! Extended family and friends are also very welcome.

Tickets will go on sale from Tuesday 4 August using kindo or will be available from the school office. Adults $15 and children 5-15 years $10. Under 5’s free admission.

Parents who wish to take their children to the matinee on the Tuesday are able to withdraw them from their class for the show. No children are to attend without their parent.

Tuesday 18 August Matinee 1pm, Wednesday 19 August 7pm Thursday 20 August 7pm, Friday 21 August 7pm

It promises to be one and a half to two hours of great entertainment!

Thank you to all parents who have offered to help with make up, dressing or back stage. I will contact you soon. Meantime we have a rehearsal this Sunday from 2-4.30pm and we appreciate your support with ensuring that all students attend.

KEY DATES

Friday 24 July Scooter testing for children 9 years of age and over who do not yet have a scooter licence

Sunday 26 July 2-4.30pm All year 5 and 6 students required for show rehearsal

Thursday 30 July Chess Competition at Stanley Bay school

Sunday 2 August 2-4.30pm All year 5 and 6 students required for show rehearsal

Tuesday 4 August 9.15-11.15am Belmont Intermediate Open Day tour

Tuesday 4 August 7.30pm PTA Meeting in staffroom. All welcome.

Wednesday 5 August 9.15-11.15am Belmont Intermediate Open Day tour

Thursday 6 August Juniors to Ambury Farm Year 1

Friday 7 August Juniors to Ambury Farm Year 2

Understanding is our value of focus this term.

‘What the heart understand today, the head understands tomorrow’.

DO YOU HAVE ANY UNWANTED MAKE-UP?

Our amazing school production A Kidsummer Night’s Dream is quickly approaching and we would appreciate any makeup donations. These can be bought to school and given to Mrs Michelsen in Room 4 . If you have any questions please email me on nicola@hauraki.school.nz. Thank you. These could include:

- Foundation (liquid or powder) - Blush - Bronzer - Lipsticks (any colours) - Glitter - Eye shadows (any colours) - Makeup pencils (any colours) - Makeup brushes

ITEMS THE JUNIOR SCHOOL ARE COLLECTING THIS TERM

Do you have any of the following second hand items in good condition no longer being used at home that you would be happy to donate to the school? Matchbox cars Sylvanian families Barbies Lego My Little Ponies Any items greatly accepted. Please leave at the school office.

ROAD SAFETY

A reminder that even when it is raining it is important that parents do not park on yellow lines or in driveways to drop off or pick up children. This happened far too many times this week and is unacceptable. I have had complaints from residents one of whom was unable to enter her driveway because a Hauraki parent parked there while she went to pick up her child. This is totally unacceptable and has been reported to the local police.

EZ LUNCH

EzLunch are looking forward to providing healthy lunches again this term. EzLunch is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. They are celebrating with a new improved menu. Thank you for being part of their journey and enjoy your ezlunching this term.

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ENROLMENT FOR BELMONT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Belmont Intermediate School is hosting its annual Enrolment Information Evening on Tuesday 28 July at 7pm in the school hall. All interested students and parents wishing to enrol are welcome to attend to find out more about what Belmont Intermediate School has to offer. The school provides a dynamic, student-centred learning experience to support the important years for an adolescent's growth and development. Further information about the school will be shared including the academic, sporting and performing arts culture, as well as daily programmes and timetables. All Year 6 students and parents will also be invited to attend our Open Day Tours. These will take place on Tuesday 4 August at 11:15am and Wednesday 5 August at 9:15am.

WALKING SCHOOL BUS

Hot chocolate & muffins for WSB walkers In term 2 free hot chocolate and muffins made a wonderful morning for all the children who are part of our school's award winning Walking School Bus. This is just one of the ways that we reward families who choose the active, environmentally friendly and fun way to get to school each day. Chocolate chip or spiced apple - which muffin is your favourite? Want to have a hearty snack when you get to school this term? Join us on the WSB! Terrific Tags for our Wonderful Walkers Mrs Franklin handed out tags celebrating some of our fantastic walkers last term. Children who achieve walking milestones get tags - the more you walk the more tags you get.

We celebrated walkers who had completed 50, 100, 200, 300, 450 and 600 walks. We're so proud of you, well done! Why take the Walking School Bus? Why not? It's fun. It's never held up in traffic, nor does it ever run out of fuel! Our buses help kids do their bit for the environment, and build a life-long knowledge that you don't need a car to get where you need to go - just walk! It's also a brilliant way to get to know the kids who live nearby - developing friendships helps build kids' confidence and saves driving to drop-off or pick-up from play dates. Parents love the WSB because it's a chance to chat with the people in our neighbourhood, and it's quicker to drive the bus once a week than it is to take children to school every day. Join now!

What's up with the Winter Wizard? WSB kids will get to dress up in term 3 and win prizes. Find out more here: https://at.govt.nz/cycling-walking/travelwise-school-programme/walking-school-bus/winter-wizard/ Join the fun and be part of the Walking School Bus @Hauraki

SPORTS

Netball

The netball season is finally underway. Thank you to all parents and teachers who are helping out. We have three junior teams and six year 4-6 teams registered. Best wishes for a successful season!

Right: Olivia, Zara, Lulu, Jaime, Laila, Mila, Lacey, Grace, Tiana at a practice session

Hockey

This season is also due to get underway so all the best for a great season. Again a big thank you to those who are helping out with coaching and managing of teams. IS ALSO DUE TO KEY

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Sincerely,

Clarinda Franklin Principal

PTA NEWS

Tenet – Continuing Coronavirus Causes Cancellation Unfortunately the American distributors have decided to hold off on releasing this exciting film, so the PTA has decided to cancel this film night for now. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53444770 Thank you to everyone who bought tickets - your payment will be refunded to your Kindo account this week... which is good news because...

Next Tuesday is Pie Day again! Order online through Kindo NOW! With the weather so cold it's nice knowing that your children will have a warm pie (or 2) for lunch. Order now so you won't need to make sandwiches that day, or face the ire of a small person who didn't get a yummy pie. If you bought a ticket to Tenet you'll have extra $$ in your account to buy pies. Feeling better now?

If thinking about yummy pies didn't cheer you up after the disappointment of Tenet's cancellation, here's some more good news...

Brace yourselves for a Brilliant Bond night The new Bond film is due out in November, so we're working with the lovely people at The Vic on an opening night fundraiser. So exciting!! Watch this space! Still to come this year The PTA is busy with fun events for children and families. We anticipate your assistance - as a parent you are the PTA - come have your say! Key Dates for Remainder of the Year PTA Meeting Tuesday 4 August 7:30 PM @ school staffroom Magic Show Sunday 18 October Peninsula Kapa haka Festival Friday 20 November

Disco TBA

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Rhythmic Gymnastics Have you ever tried rhythmic gymnastics? It's really fun learning skills with ribbons, hoops, balls and more! North Harbour Gymnastics has some great new rhythmic gymnastics classes. Maybe you'd like to give one a go? Sign up through www.nhgym.co.nz now or email erica.xtremerg@gmail.com for more information. Precompetitive class (Tuesdays 3:30-5pm) * for 5-7 year olds * come and learn the building blocks of the competitive programme * develop flexibility, strength and coordination while learning skills with rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon RG Squad (Wednesdays 5-7pm at Glenfield College and/or Saturdays 3:30-5:30pm at Eventfinda Stadium) * for 6-10 year olds * train once or twice a week * learn an individual routine and a pairs/trios routine * start having a go at competitions! Kindy RG (10:30-11:30am at Eventfinda Stadium) * for 4 year olds * develop hand-eye coordination and musicality through a mixture of rhythmic gymnastics and ballet * teddy bears can come along too!