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Thursday, 3rd November 2016 Term 4 Week 4 Dear Parents and Caregivers, He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa

KENAKENA SCHOOL FESTIVAL OF FUN THIS

SATURDAY!

By now you will be aware of the massive gala day being organised by the Kenakena

School Parent Network, the Kenakena School Festival of Fun!

You have been sent regular updates requesting your support of the festival and,

therefore of your children’s school.

The Festival of Fun is a recent initiative (from 2013) by the School-Parent Network to

raise funds to support the programmes and resources that support your children’s

learning.

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The money the school receives from the Ministry of Education through an annual

Operations Grant is insufficient for running the range and quality of programmes we

run at Kenakena. Once the operational costs of running the school and maintaining

property are met, the remainder is used for programmes and resources.

So, please support the School Parent Network in the running of this event. Please do

not be apathetic! We’re all working very hard to provide programmes and resources

for your kids. Please get involved by offering your assistance or by responding to

requests for support.

SEE YOU THERE!

CAULFIELD JUNIOR COLLEGE WELCOME POWHIRI

Fifteen students from Caulfield Junior College in Melbourne arrived in Kapiti yesterday

ready to spend a week hosted by Kenakena families. The students, who are

accompanied by teachers Leora Yates and Isabella Parigi, were welcomed to

Kenakena at a whole school powhiri (Maori welcome) this morning.

During their week here their learning experiences include the Weta Cave, Kapiti Island,

The World War One Exhibition at the old War Memorial Museum and Pataka Museum,

as well as harakeke (Maori flax weaving) and spending time in classrooms.

The Melbourne Exchange Students at the beach today

Kenakena’s connection to Caulfield Junior College goes back to 2002.

ROOM 1 CHILDRENS’ RECOUNTS OF THE POWHIRI

In the powhiri it was loud. The children in the front were doing kapahaka. The speech was

very long. Mr McDonald was pulling Caulfield Junior college in to Kenakena School. It was

nice to be there to see them.

Mikayla Sears (Y2)

Today we had a powhiri to bless the children from Australia. The men did speeches and we

sung songs.

Luka Stamper (y1)

TEACHER ONLY DAY

A reminder that our annual School Review and Planning Day takes place next Friday,

November 11. It is on this day that we review our 2016 operations and begin the

planning process for 2017.

This year our focus is on reviewing learning projects and professional development

and focussing on where these areas will go in 2017.

By beginning this process now and devoting un-interrupted time to it, we can begin

next year very well prepared.

Why does Kenakena School have Teacher Only Days?

The teaching team needs opportunities for corporate professional development and for

organisational planning and review. These opportunities are essential for enhancing

organizational effectiveness and professional practice.

When do we have teacher only days?

Teacher only days are held during the school holidays and during the school term. This year,

one teacher only day was held during the Christmas Holidays, one will take place on

November 11. When teacher only days are held during the school term we plan them for the

day prior to, or directly after a weekend. When the school is closed for a teacher only day,

the time is made up either through out-of-normal-school-time activities that the children are

involved in or by adding a day onto the end of the school year.

Why aren't all teacher only days held during the school holidays?

Teachers are already involved in organised work-related activities during the school holidays;

team planning meetings, management team meetings, professional development courses,

meetings with parents, resource organization meetings and time spent on work planning and

assessment for the teaching programmes. In addition to this, teachers are often required to

attend night-time meetings and work during weekends. On days such as the school's Festival

of Fun gala day teachers came to work on a Saturday. They also come at night to help

supervise discos and on overnight school camps they are working twenty-four hours per day.

Teaching is a very rewarding but highly demanding job, and teachers need time to refresh

before the beginning of each term.

If we are getting professional education consultants to work with our teaching staff, we have

to go with school-term dates if that’s when they are available. It is impractical and hugely

expensive to hire relief teachers for the entire teaching staff.

2017 ENROLMENTS

We are in the process of planning for 2017. If you have a child starting school as a

five-year-old next year and haven’t yet informed us, please contact Lynda at the school

office to let us know.

If you have friends, workmates, relatives or acquaintances who are intending to enrol

their children at Kenakena in 2017, please encourage them to get in touch.

Bruce McDonald

PRINCIPAL

NO FRIDAY LUNCHES TOMORROW

You can order from the usual Monday-Thursday menu delivered by the Kenakena 4

Square if you wish.

Kenakena School Monday to Thursday Lunch Menu

Rolls Price Fruit

Ham Roll $1.50 Apple $0.60

Egg Roll $1.50 Banana $0.60

Chicken Roll $2.00

Sandwiches (2 per pack) Orange $0.80

Egg Sandwich $2.20

Ham & Egg $3.00

Corned Beef and Pickle $3.00 Yoghurt (Fresh'n Fruity)

Ham, Cheese & Tomato $3.00 Strawberry $1.50

Tuna Lettuce $3.00 Fruit of the Forest $1.50

Cheese & Onion $3.00 Natural $1.50

Ham Salad $3.70

Chicken Salad $3.70

BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) $3.70 Hot Food

(Metro Heart Tick Pies)

Mince Pie $2.50

Scones & Muffins Mince and Cheese Pie $2.50

Cheese Scones $1.30 Steak and Cheese Pie $2.50

Date Scones $1.30 Chicken Pie $2.50

Drinks

Goodtime Muffins Blueberry - Small $1.30 Just Juice Orange and

Mango $1.80

Goodtime Muffins Choc Chip - Small $1.30 Pump Mini $1.80

2017 KAHIKATEA CAMP HELPERS

We had a wonderful response from parents volunteering to join us on the Kahikatea

Camp in Term one 2017. We had 26 parents keen to participate and we could only

accommodate 12. We know that there are many disappointed parents but

unfortunately we could not accept all offers of help.

The majority of the names were drawn from a hat in order to be as fair as possible to

everyone.

We desperately need all offers of transport to get students to Kaitoke Camp and hope

those parents that were not successful are still willing to support us with this. There

will be a donation to help cover petrol costs.

Thank you,

Kahikatea Team Teachers

BOOK FAIR

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open in the library each day before and after

school and lunchtimes from Thursday 17th November until Friday 25th

November. There will be a lovely selection of books, so come and browse.

It’s a good opportunity to purchase books for Christmas gifts or holiday

reading.

Remember that 20% of the money spent comes back to the school in the way of more

beautiful books for our own library.

KENAKENA SCHOOL TREATY OF WAITANGI POLICY The New Zealand curriculum acknowledges the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, and the bicultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand. All students have the opportunity to acquire knowledge of te reo Mâori me ôna tikanga. (The New Zealand Curriculum, p 9). Kenakena School Trustees recently reviewed its current Treaty of Waitangi policy document and a draft is now available to view on (insert link) Trustees invite all Kenakena School parents, whanau, staff and community to provide comment on this draft by 30 November 2016. Comments may be sent to [email protected] Please note the purpose of this document is ensure all students receive the same educational opportunities to learn. No special privileges are provided by its implementation.

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The draft policy is available to view on our website www.kenakena.school.nz under the Information tab – Newsletters. Kia ora Marty Bercic

NEXT BYOD ROLL-OUT The first roll-out of Chromebooks to Kapiti Students has gone well and we have 46 Kenakena students who have taken advantage of this (as well as many who have purchased outright from a retailer of their choice). The next roll-out is scheduled for 22nd November with Expressions of Interest due in by 18th November. This will be the roll-out closest to the start of 2017 as well. An Expression of Interest Form is attached to this newsletter and they can be emailed to [email protected]. Information regarding pricing, specifications and the Trust is available at http://whetrust.weebly.com/payment-options.html BUILDER NEEDED

Is there a builder or retired builder that could help do a small DIY project in the

pool area?

If so please contact the School office

FOUND Black Kathmandu padded jacket. Can be claimed from the Office.

The Festival of Fun! HANGI PREPARATION HELPERS

Please come prepared on Friday with your own knives, potato peelers, chopping boards and large buckets. It would also be most useful if you can bring a food processor as this makes

the stuffing so much easier! We will be aiming to finish between 12midday and 1pm.

RAFFLE TICKETS

Please make sure these are returned tomorrow!

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TIAKI WINNERS

This fortnight’s lucky draw Tiaki winners are having “Morning Tea with the

Principal”. They are Alex Van Wyk Rm 3, Tamaia Farrell-Yip Rm 17, Avah Thompson-

Makea Rm 11, Keira Hewitt Rm 12, Mikayla Bain Rm 12 and Mystik Mallinder-Utiera

Rm 23.

HOCKEY & NETBALL UNIFORMS

These need to be returned (washed) immediately please. They are needed for other sports so please be considerate

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Let children feel

their feelings

Too simple? This is actually really

hard to do because as parents we

are wired to push our kids through

their feelings to get them to act

braver, kinder, more self-controlled

or compliant. Letting children feel

their feelings, helping them

name them and sitting with them is

not immediately natural for parents

to do. Going in a new direction will

feel a little uncharted at first, but it

will be well worth it in the long run.

DENTAL CLINIC

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The mobile dental examination van is onsite now to check all students and to refer

any needing further treatment to the Raumati Beach Dental Hub.

DATES TO REMEMBER (Please check dates regularly as they may change)

2016

Friday 4th November Interschool Athletics – Yr 5/6 Friday 4th November Kapiti Island Trip for Rms 14 and 23 Yr 8 students Saturday 5th November Festival of Fun Tuesday 8th November Interschool Athletics – Yr 7/8 Thursday 10th November CJC return to Melbourne Friday 11th November Teacher Only Day Friday 11th November Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Monday 21st November BOT Meeting Tuesday 15th November Year 8 Girls Gardisil Vaccination (3rd Dose) Thursday 24th November Paraparaumu College Year 8 Orientation Day Friday 25th November Kapahaka Festival Wednesday 7th December Kenakena’s Got Talent final show, Paraparaumu College Auditorium 7pm Monday 12th December BOT Meeting Thursday 15th December Year 8 Graduation Friday 16th December Term 4 finishes at 12midday

Term Dates for 2017

Term 1 Tuesday January 31- Thursday April 13

Term 2 Monday May 1-Friday July 7

Term 3 Monday July 24- Friday September 29

Term 4 Monday October 16 – Friday December 15

HELP SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE

COASTLINES MOBILE PHONE APPEAL IN OUR

SCHOOL

It would be great if you could rummage around in your drawers and toy

boxes and bring into School any unwanted mobile phones you may

have. Phones collected help our School gain valuable rewards and

the environment benefits too by keeping our landfills free of mobile

phones and their array of hazardous toxic

substances. Please drop any unwanted

mobile phones you may have in the collection box in the reception

area at School.

As this is a school community newsletter, please let the school office know of any successes that your child/children may have

had outside the school. We are only too happy to share their achievements. The Board of Trustees in no way validates or endorses services/products advertised.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

$10 Promotion

Any house that is appraised by me and mentions Kenakena School will have a $10

donation made to the school.

This offer is from 1 November 2016

Until 30 November 2016

Call Lynda Price on 0276854848 or 04 296 6900 to book your appointment now.

Paraparaumu College Uniforms -

Beat the January rush. You can

book a Uniform fitting for your

child

www.schoolinterviews.co.nz . The

booking code is YL2TB. Books are

available for November and

December.

Annette’s Place Annette’s Place offers one-on-one weekly teaching in a quiet place with the parent present. Just right for those children who require special care in order to learn or just need a bit of extra teaching time. This service is available for children aged 4 to 8 years. They may have a diagnosis, such as dyspraxia or autism, or may be prematurely born, or may just be having some difficulties with learning or fine motor skills. Annette has had many years’ experience and is well qualified. She offers a free initial consultation. Contact her by phoning 021 2997 456 or emailing [email protected] www.annettesplacenz.com

SPORT & CLUBS

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Girl Guides Pippins for 5 and 6 year old girls. Spaces available at Paraparaumu

Pippins unit. Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm at June Oakley Guide Hall, Te Kupe Road,

Paraparaumu, Contact Devina McGhie: 2989076 or come along to the hall and visit

us.

KINDERGARTENS

The team at Community Kindy Bluegum is committed to providing the highest quality care and education for your child. Come and meet us and see our wonderful centre today. We provide an excellent Be School Ready initiative to help prepare your child for school. Our new hours are 8.30am to 3.45pm with full and half day sessions available. ECE hours and competitive rates on offer. Contact us at 17 Bluegum Road, Paraparaumu Beach Phone 905 5151 [email protected].

TUITION

After School Drawing Class- 3 weeks; 16th, 23rd and 30th November, 3.30-5pm. Cost $75, all

materials included. Children will use a variety of mediums and surfaces and learn different ways to draw!!

Contact Kaye Bustin: 02102720716, www.kayebustinstudios.com,

http://www.facebook.com/KayeBustinStudios. For children 7yrs+.

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Want to learn to sing or play the guitar? I am a young, energetic local music teacher

based in central Paraparaumu. I teach singing of all abilities and beginners guitar. I

have a first class honours degree in music and an ATCL diploma in musical theatre. I

have many years of singing experience in classical, contemporary and theatrical

styles - so regardless of your taste in music I can cater for you! Costs are $25 per

lesson or $225 for a 10 week school term. Call or Email Tessa for more information –

[email protected] 0272265476

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EVENTS

Lego® with Jake Roos

Learn from a master builder! Jake will be on hand to demonstrate and explain his original Lego models. Paraparaumu Library

Friday 11 November 3:30 pm– 7pm

Saturday 12 November 10am-3pm

Also - Friday Night Lego Club

A demonstration by Jake then create your own Lego model 5:30-7pm. No registration

required – drop in! All Ages (children under 8 must be actively supervised)

Email : [email protected]

Phone: 0800 486 486

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