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Lockwood Road, RD 3 Papakura Phone: 292 4889 Fax: 292 4989 Email: office@hunua.school.nz

Web: www.hunua.school.nz

Term 1, Week 9

21st April 2015

NEWSLETTER Hunua School Values—RiCH

Respect I Caring Honesty

Dates to Remember

Term 2—2015 Week 1

Monday 20th Term 2 starts

Tuesday Footsteps Dance start

For the next 10 weeks.

Week 2

Wednesday 29th Year 7/8 Immunisation

BOT Meeting 6:30pm

Week 3

Friday 1st Room 1, 2, 3 Trip

A word from the Principal

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Welcome back to term two. The school is humming and the teachers and children are looking forward to working with the new technologies we are putting into place.

We are planning an information evening mid-term for parents to see what the children in room 3 are doing with information technology. Later in the term we are hoping to do something similar with a class from the junior school.

Over the holidays, the management team have been looking at revamping the reports. We have appreciated your feedback and are aiming to have a more parent friendly format for you.

Footsteps Dance group began their 10 week session today. It is an amazing programme and the children learn an awful lot about movement and dance during the sessions. For the last session parents are invited along to see what the children have learnt. It’s a lot of fun whilst learning.

Quote of the Week

I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.

Socrates.

Room 2,1 and 3 Class Trip

Friday 1st May 2015

A great opportunity has come up for us to take Rooms 1, 2 and 3 to a day long performing arts workshop at the Aotea & Civic Centres Friday week. This will be great preparation for our school production. Notices will come home this week detailing travel arrangements.

Papakura Civic Service for ANZAC DAY

Parade assembly: 8.15am at Papakura Police Station, 64 Wood Street, Papakura

Parade commences: 8.30am

Service: 9am at Cenotaph, corner Great South and Opaheke roads, Papakura

Road closure details: Great South Road from Nelson Street to Averill Street. Opaheke Road from Chapel Street to Great South Road. Wellington Street from Great South Road to East Street. Wood Street from Railway Street West to East Street

Congratulations

Mrs D on your

recent

graduation.

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PTA UPDATE

Welcome back to Term 2

We are having another impromptu Sausage Sizzle on Thursday 23rd April. Bring your $2 on the day—no pre-ordering.

We are still looking for a 2nd hand chest freezer in very good working order if anyone has one to donate or sell at a reasonable price.

Easter Raffle Winner 1st Makayla Hohaia 2nd Mexted Family 3rd Mel Bird Thank you everyone for your support of this raffle.

Room 1—Extra Curricular Achievements

Josiah was second in the Franklin Cup Kidz Cartz race held at Alexander Park on the 10th of April.

Nathan attended the New Zealand National BMX Championships, which is the biggest racing meeting in New Zealand, held annually, to determine each riders national ranking for the current season.

In the 10yr boys age group consisting of 47 riders: Nathan had 3 races (heats) requiring a top 4 finish, he achieved third in each heat. 1/4 final race, to progress to semi finals ( New Zealands top 16) required 4th or better, Nathan confidently claimed 4th. Semi final race, again to progress to main final (New Zealands top 8!) required 4th or better, Nathan had a fantastic start & first straight and came out of the first corner in 3rd place, he made a small error and finished the semi final in 6 place, narrowly missing out in a spot in the main final.

Nathan put in a fantastic effort, and showed huge speed & skill with smart racing lines, which earned himself a ranking of New Zealand 11 (out of 47 riders)

Emily was awarded Reserve Champion for jumping in the "Junior Novice Riders 15 year olds and under" at Whitford Pony Club - Easter Open Ribbon Day. She competed against 21 other riders (20 were teenagers). She was the youngest rider in this ring and on the smallest pony.

Thanks to those who ordered bulbs from the recent fundraiser. NZ Bulbs advises that they will be shipping the fundraising orders this week. Chris will be in touch with everyone as soon as the bulbs are received and collated.

More successes

Poppy—1st place in Cake Competition at Paparimu Possum

Hunt and Playcentre pumpkin, spot price decorated pumpkin,

3rd place most possums at Paparimu Possum Hunt

Samantha—3rd place for heaviest pumpkin, 1st best colour

pumpkin and most make up used. Also finished highest level

of swimming.

Emma—1st place best dressed pumpkin in 7-12 category

(thanks Leonardo Pumpkin)

Amiee—certificate for a good programme at Kokako Lodge

Riley K Heaviest Pumpkin at Playcentre Pumpkin Competition

Zoe 2nd for heaviest pumpkin.

Darcy M—2nd in baking competition and 3rd best-dressed

pumpkin

Finn M 2nd Place best dress pumpkin 7-12

Kody Most paint used Pumpkin Competition

Molly E 2nd best pumpkin 6 and under category

Niall—4th best dress pumpkin

John—Certificate in Clevedon Fishing Competition

Lucas– Certificate in Clevedon Fishing Competition

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Notices

Hunua Tennis Club Inc.

Tennis prize giving this Sunday 26th April at 2pm Parent/Child tournament, followed by prizes and BBQ at around 4.30pm

‘Young at Art run after school art classes Mon–Wed in Pukekohe for children aged 6-14 yrs. Classes are split depending on age and commence week 2 of term 2. Saturday workshops include Mothers Bath bombs and Clay. For more information please contact: anna@youngatart.co.nz / 0297 712 923 or check

out: www.youngatart.co.nz ’

The Flash Bang Science Club will be running a six week Science course in Pukekohe from Wednesday 29th April to

3rd

June, 3.30 – 5.00pm. We also run holiday workshops. For more information, to book or to join our mailing list please contact us on admin@flashbangscienceclub.co.nz or check out our website on http://flashbangscienceclub.co.nz/.

Women’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Intro Classes

Zero Gravity Martial Arts are running Women’s introduction classes every Monday 7-8pm through the school terms. These classes are specifically designed to teach awareness and build confidence along with learning basic self-defence skills. We have a great learning environment with all fitness levels welcome! 10 session concession card available.

Come along and TRY A CLASS FOR FREE, bring a friend and make it a girls night out with a difference! Phone Inger Craven 027-255-8050 or email inger@zgma.co.nz 27 Norrie Road, Drury www.zerogravitymartialarts.co.nz

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