BOOK PARADE Issue 13, 2016PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGES
Transcript of BOOK PARADE Issue 13, 2016PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGES
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Wednesday 31 August, 2016
Issue 13, 2016 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGES
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STUDENTS MUST BE IN CLASS BEFORE 8.25AM
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Fax (09) 298 0739
TRAINING PAYS OFF FOR RUNNERS
The Year 7 and 8 students who competed in the North Counties
Cross Country competition at Strathallan on Wednesday 24
August achieved amazing results. The Year 8 boys and Year 7
girls were the two top teams in the competition and will go
through to the Counties Zone competition.
The were some outstanding individual performances from the
students listed below. Twenty students will go through to the
Counties Zone Competition.
BOOK PARADE
On Wednesday 24 August the students
dressed up as their favourite book character
and paraded around the block in celebration
of book week.
There were some fantastic characters, notably
the Tin man, Thomas the Tank Engine, Aslan
and many others.
YEAR 5 AND 6 CROSS COUNTRY
Students in Years 5 and 6 competed in
the annual school cross country for their
age group on Tuesday 23 August.
It was obvious to see that the extra
training that some students did really
made a difference to their performance.
30 students have been selected to compete
in the North Counties Competition today.
Connor G. 1st YEAR 8 BOYS
Thobias Y. 1st YEAR 7 BOYS
Ayva R. 2nd YEAR 8 GIRLS
Taine C. 2nd YEAR 8 BOYS
Tahlia R. 2nd YEAR 7 GIRLS
OLYMPICS GAMES
COME TO OPAHEKE
The school had their
Mini Olympics Day on
Friday 19 August. The
day was complete with
an Opening Ceremony,
medal presentations and
a variety of fun activities
for the children who were
grouped in 26 different
countries.
Madagascar won the gold
medal, China the silver
and Italy, the bronze.
The teachers spent
several weeks preparing
for this day and the
students thoroughly
enjoyed it.
1st 2nd 3rd
Year 5
Girls
Lindsay
C Rm 3
Tatiana
C Rm 5
Charlotte
E Rm 3
Year 5
Boys
Keith M
Rm 3
Kurtis G
Rm 5
Toby W
Rm 5
Year 6
Girls
Chelsea
Q Rm 7
Brooke G
Rm 7
Scarlett
O Rm 7
Year 6
Boys
Tim B
Rm 8
Brynn C
Rm 8
Quimlan
T Rm 7
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Yesterday the Year 7 and 8 students
competed in the Counties Zone Cross
Country. Despite the tough competition the
teams had the best results ever. The Year 8
boys stood out with a first and second placing,
the team achieving 1st also. These students,
along with Alize and Thobias (who will
compete as individuals) will go on to the
Auckland Champs on 15 September.
The Year 7 girls achieved a 3rd placing which
is also an excellent result.
Connor G. 1st YEAR 8 BOYS
Taine C. 2nd YEAR 8 BOYS
Year 8 Boys Team—1st
Year 7 Girls Team—3rd
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OPAHEKE SCHOOL NETBALL PRIZEGIVING 2016 We had a great turnout for our netball prizegiving last Saturday 20th August, where our players brought along family, friends and supporters. Thanks to our volunteers (coaches and managers) for all their hard work and dedication to our teams. Special thanks to DK Automotive for supplying our girls with a medal each at prizegiving. Congratulations to the Opaheke Storm and Opaheke Diamonds for winning their section in intermediate and junior grades, respectively. Diamonds also won an award for scoring the most goals in the competition for their grade. Well done girls. OPAHEKE STORM AWARDS (Coach: Elizabeth Mills; Manager: Eileen Fenton). Best attack player: Briar K. Best defense player: Lily A. OPAHEKE STARS AWARDS (Coach: Annie Mills; Manager: Christie Moore) Player of the year: Eta S. Most improved: Stella G. Best attack player: Natalia MW. Best defense player: Amy N. OPAHEKE MAGIC AWARDS (Coach/manager: Jenn Jury) Player of the year: Sienna-Ri T. Most improved: Amelia T. OPAHEKE DIAMONDS AWARDS (Coach: Kirsty Johnson; Manager: Carly Rose) Player of the year: Kaelyn P. Sportsmanship: Kate-Lynn DK. Thanks everyone for a great season, and we look forward to the next season! Any Opaheke School netball queries can be directed to Jenn Jury (co-ordinator) [email protected].
OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS
Out of zone enrolment applications for 2017 open on Wednesday 10 August and close on Wednesday 14
September. Out of Zone enrolments will only be for a limited number of New Entrants. Siblings of current
students who are out of zone must also apply. Application forms are available on the school website or
from the school office.
KAPA HAKA PERFORMANCE AND KAI
COMING SOON
Mark this date in your calendar now. On Tuesday
13 September at 6.30pm the students in Kapa
Haka will be performing for parents. The evening
will start with some food provided by the Board of
Trustees and after the performance there will be
a quick discussion. The evening will be run by He
Mataapuna Ora under the direction of Whaea
Andrea. Please contact Whaea through the school
if you are able to help out with preparations for
the evening.
Further details will be sent to you in September.
Student Led Conferences 2016
It was great to see so many families attend the Student Led Conferences and share in their child’s learning. We
know that students become more likely to be successful when parents are involved in the learning.
Following the conferences, we asked the students to give us some feedback. We would like to share some of it with
you: How do you think the conference went on the day?
Which conference format do you prefer?
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A SHARED DINNER
AND FONO FOR
PASIFIKA
PARENTS
TOMORROW
THURSDAY 1
SEPTEMBER
FROM 6PM—
7.30PM IN THE
STAFFROOM
Tomorrow, Thursday, we
will be having a Pasifika
Fono and a shared dinner
too. We ask that each
family bring something
from their culture (or any
food) to share with others
on the night so that we
can have dinner together
and have a discussion
about Pasifika carnival
ideas.
Some of the teachers will
join you as well. We
really look forward to
seeing you all on the
night.
OPAHEKE SCHOOL PTA FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT PRESENTS:
FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER, OPAHEKE SCHOOL HALL
DOORS OPEN 5.30pm, MOVIE STARTS AT 5.45pm
Tickets cost $2 per person to be into win the movie to keep!
Come in your PJ’s and bring along blankets, sleeping bags, cushions and beanbags to get comfy
FOR SALE: American hotdogs, popcorn, drinks, chips, lollies, choc bars and lollipops.
INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITIONS AND
ASSESSMENTS FOR
SCHOOLS (ICAS) (SEE PHOTO LEFT)
This year some of our
students opted to
participate in the ICAS
Writing Assessment. In
this assessment students
had to write a narrative
in a 30-minute time
frame. We would like to
congratulate all those
who took part in this.
Well done to the following
students:
Francesca DP (Year 4),
Marnie T (Year 5),
Anna-Chiara DP, Anna
H, Nicola W (Year 6),
Binnaa D, Hilke L
(Year 7) Pulkit B, Matt
G, Alanna M, Amy M
and Owen N (Year 8).
Both Anna- Chiara and
Amy received Distinction
NTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS) (SEE PHOTO BELOW)
All of our participating students in the science assessments gave their very best efforts. We would like to commend them on the efforts they made in science. Some of our students achieved outstanding results and were rewarded with Certificates of Merit and Credit. A huge well done to the follow students: Distinction Quinlan T (Yr 6) Credit Ethan M (yr 4) Martin M (Yr 5) Ethan P (Yr 8) Merit Hilke L (Yr 7) Jennifer K (Yr8) Participation Amelia T (Yr 5) Taylor C (Yr 6) Caitlin G, Fazeel Q (Yr 7) Amy M, Pulkit B, Matt G, Alanna M (Yr 8 )
Below and right: Photos from
the Book Week Show: Shine a
Light
DAFFODIL
DAY
RAISED
$760.00
WORKING AS EXPERTS TEACHING OTHERS We are really lucky in Room 24 to be the
teachers to other classes in the school. This
year we have supported Room 25 in their
learning of the amazing Sway tool and Room 22
in learning how to use Night Zookeeper for
writing
I am going to play outside
I am going to play outside to-
day,
It is the best thing,
It will be fun to go outside,
And I hope you come.
Flamingos (Saying pink in all
the sentences)
Flamingos are pink,
They have shaded pink,
Come and touch there pink fur
and there wings.
Computers (Last one)
Computers are technology,
Computers are fun
By Katelynn
ROOM 24—YEAR 4 Technology is second nature to us We have been very
fortunate to go 1 to 1 with
devices in room 24 to
support our learning this
year. We are given many
opportunities to use the
devices in our class to
support our learning in a
variety of ways.
We can use the cool
presentation tool SWAY
The whispering woods are in
the night zoo. If you come to
the night zoo you might see
a little bit of the whispering
woods but you are not
allowed to go in. If you look
at it from the outside it looks
very pretty but once you go
inside you will never be seen
again. A long time ago the
whispering woods was open
to the public until one day.
Room 26—Year 4 We have been learning how to include onomatopoeia (sound effects) and similes in our
writing. Once upon a time, there was a book parade. There was a pigeon who really wanted
to lead the book parade. Harry Potter threw a pokeball to Ash Catchem
*ding* so he would get Pikachu. Click! That was official photographer,
Kaelen, taking a picture. Hulk 1 became so angry because CIA man
tried to capture him like he was a big fat gorilla.
There was a very sneaky cat who tried to steal Little Red Riding Hoods treats.
Luckily the wolf came along and scared the cat away. When Little Red Riding Hood handed
out her treats, everyone felt like they were in Candyland. There were two more Little Red
Riding Hoods who sang happy songs because they were as happy as butterflies
in the bright sunlight.
JoJo Siwa and Harley Quinn, a stylish pirate and Brooke from
Dance Moms all became friends. Together they had a dance party.
Then a Teenage Ninja Turtle appeared and said, “How could you have a dance party without
me? I’m the best dancer in the world?” *CRACK* Look! There is Jack Frost.
Hulk smashed a big block of ice that was in the way of the parade. Out of the ice came
Jack Frost. Then they ordered pizza and Luke Skywalker cooked it with his light saber.
“What are you doing, you’re burning the pizza.” That was
Captain Rex . Princess Anna Daniel, Julie and Dilanna saw all
this trouble and decided to build a snowman. The snowman came to life and started
throwing snowballs at people.
That didn’t work, so Cyrus started a dab party so everyone walked down the street
doing the dab. The End.
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Upcoming Events
1 Sept Pasifika Parent Shared Dinner and Fono
2 Sept Rubgy Game against Drury School 11am at Opaheke Rd Fields
2 Sept Basketball Trials Year 7 and 8
6 Sept MATHEX at Papakura Normal School
8 Sept Room 1 and 6 Environment Trip
13 Sept Counties Zone Basketball—Boys, Cake Stall
13 Sept Kapa Haka performance, dinner and Hui
14 Sept Out of Zone Enrolments close
15 Sept Rehu Tai Oral Language Festival, Junior 3-Way Conferences
15 Sept Auckland Cross Country Championship
TERM DATES FOR 2016
Term 3: Monday 25 July - Friday 23 September
Term 4: Monday 10 October - Friday 16 December (Labour Day: Monday 24 Oct)
Assembly
Certificates:
22 August 29 August
R1
R2 Tai S. Isabella N.
R3 Rebecca A. Weston Q.
R4 Abby F. Thobias Y.
R5 Aaryan S. Alice P.
R6 Mahek K. Talia R.
R7 Scarlett O. Jaylyn Q.
R8 Matthew M. Majinder S.
R9 Alyx M.
R10 Shilah H. Aeron T.
R11 Preeyah N. Andrew K.
R12 Darnell M. Tessa O./Aorere T.
R13 /14 Kandyce Avah G.
R15 Bhavneet S.
R16
R17 Isabelle W.
R18 Ethan C.
R19 Star B. Taine C.
R20 Alanna M.
R21 Emily B. Jorja L.
R22 Room 22 Sabastian E.
R23 Jack W. Alec H.
R24 Kaelyn P. Daniel J.
R25 Shivam S. Breeze P.
R26 Dafydd H. Holland V.
Achieving Personal Best
(This is the focus for STAR Certificates this term)
Welcome to new students at school: Blake, Kade, Nikita , Rebecca,
Sonihal and Vivaan in R13 & 14
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Below: More photos
HOT CHOCOLATE
IS NOW FINISHED
Papakura High School
are offering a Digital
Scholarship for Year 9
students for 2017.
Please contact
Papakura High School
office on 2964400 for
further details.