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Newsletter/Pānui 11 29 July 2016

Kiaora and welcome back to a very short and busy term 3. This term has an ARTS focus culminating in a full school production that involves every child getting their opportunity to shine. Pencil these dates in now and please note that every child needs to be at every performance. We do manage it that the littlies are able to do their bit early and then leave as we are aware that it can be a change to the bedtime routine. More information to come on this closer to the time. The production is called Urban Garb and will resemble The Wellington Wearable Arts - but much better! The show times are: Tuesday 14 September 1pm and 6.30pm Wednesday 15 September 6.30pm Thursday 16 September 6.30pm We will let you know more information about the Production and ticket sales in the coming weeks.

Next Thursday City Care are organising a free sausage sizzle (gluten free included) for every child in the school, as a thank you for being patient and tolerant with the road works. Thank you City Care ...it is a lovely gesture. Thank you for having your children rested and ready and looking gorgeous to start the new term. Exciting things ahead. Remember school photos on Thursday! Have a lovely weekend. Ngā mihi nui

Lee Lee McArthur Pr incipa l / Tumuaki

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Contact us! 91 Sparks Road, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025 338 8429 Absentee Line: 338 7493 Absentee Cell: 027 911 6019 [email protected] w. hoonhay.school.nz Bank Account: 12-3148-0131625-00

A huge welcome to

Ethan M, Jessica M, Malia H, Monique R,

Sachin C, Katelin S & Eli W-C, and welcome back to Daniel E and Kane S.

Congratulations to the following tamariki for receiving a Principal’s Award recently:

Takeru D, Ben L, Thomas K, Marena S, Finn H, Luke A, Emma G, Eva O, Lachie N, Jessica M, Chloe C, Rebecca B & William

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Rā whānau!

Nikau J, Abbey P, Bailey V, Evie J, Lilly S, Jamie K, Quinn A,

Ethan C, Niahm E, Ava S, Cruz H, Sheldon B, Amelia R,

Grace S, Grace G, Zoe S, Max P, Mikaela M, Ezekiel F,

Lachlan E, Liam R, Reuben W, Brianna A, Oscar W,

Amelia C, Callum N-T, Elizabeth W, Emily-Rose G,

Marietta M, Riley J-D, Ava F, Nico K, Chelsea S, & Takeru D.

Congratulations to the following tamariki for recently receiving a

Principal’s Award:

Tom N, Dela B, Poppy A, Anika B, Jordyn R, Mariana C, Bodhi A, Keahn D, Liisa N, Jordana-L T, Ava F, Shyla H, Lachie C, Blake B, Sammy T, Auerlia L, Finn H, Kalyan B, Heve S, Eve M, Millie B, Lucy R, Jamie K, Max H, Luke A, Takeru D, Jazmin H & Sophie Y.

School Docs

If you would like to become more familiar with the school policies you can do this by jumping on the school website and clicking on the policy button (under the “Our School” tab). That will take you directly to the policies and will also explain how you can contribute to the review process. The school encourages your involvement. To sign on, please use Name: “hoonhay” and Password: “sparks”.

Blogging Reminder

You may have noticed that we have changed the way we blog. In previous years we have used class pages which was password protected so only those with the password could access. This year we have moved to using ‘blogger’ which is much quicker and easier for staff. However, it is not password protected. On enrolment you signed a form giving permission for your child’s image, work and/or first name with initial of surname to be used on our website. Mostly this is used through the newsletter where we share photos, work and first names with initial of surname. Our blogs (which are on our website) follow the same guidelines. If you feel uncomfortable with this, please email the office to let us know and we will ensure that your child’s image, work and name are not shared through blogging.

On a separate note, please leave a comment when you view the blog...it is tremendously exciting to know that someone has viewed your work and every comment is shared with the children. Just be aware that teachers have to approve all the comments first so you will not see them instantly on the blog. The children get a real kick out of knowing that family members have viewed their ‘amazing’ efforts.

Can you help?

We are looking for someone who is willing and able to give their time and expertise behind a camera, and come and take some shots of our lovely children during the production. If you would be willing to assist us, please contact the office – thank you!

What else are we great at? Awesome work to Luke S who competed extremely well at the recent Speed Skating competition in Dunedin! Look at all the medals and certificates.

Save the Date School Performance

Tuesday 13 September - 1.00pm and 6.30pm Wednesday 14 September - 6.30pm Thursday 15 September - 6.30pm

South West Zone Winter Tournament Congratulations to our sports teams that competed at Hagley Park in the South West Zone Winter Tournament. The children were enthusiastic and played some really great games showing fantastic sportsmanship. Competition was tough but Hoon Hay never gave up. Our Football Red and Netball Red teams both made it through to their finals, and then both teams went on to win their final! Well done both these teams as they won the tournament, they will now go onto play at Centrals later in August. Our Taniwha's rugby team won all their games until they came up against Rowley School in the last game of the morning, who sadly put an end to their winning streak. Hockey Red had a mixed bag of results, but dug deep as a team and finished 7th. WelldonetoallourteamsandabigthankyoutocoachesNicoleScott,SimonHawes,WhitneyHansenandBernieMcCarthywhoputsomuchtimeanddedicationintooursportteams.

Olympic Day - Hoon Hay - Wednesday 10th August

With only 7 days until the Rio Olympics begin we wish all our NZ athletes the best of luck. Here at Hoon Hay we are getting behind our Kiwi athletes and learning about the Olympics during this time and each class will be studying a country. We are also holding our own “Hoon Hay Mini Olympic Day” on Wednesday 10th Aug (pp 11th Aug). This is for all the children and will run from 10.45am -12.30pm. We welcome parents to come and see the fun. We are asking children to dress in the colours of the Country their class is representing on this day. The following list shows which country each class is representing: Room 1 - Australia Room 2/3 - New Zealand Room 4 - Italy Room 5 - Samoa Room 6 - Fiji Room 7 - Argentina Room 8 - Denmark Room 9 - Romania Room 10/11 - Mexico Room 12 - Brazil Room 13 - Zimbabwe Room 14 - Kenya Room 15 - Spain Room 16 - Thailand Room 18 - Poland Room 19 - Egypt Room 20 - Jamaica Room 21 - Japan

Congratulations – 1st at Zones Going to Centrals

August 4 ClassPhotos5 FullSchoolAssembly HagleyWinterSport10 OlympicSports–10.40am–12.30pm PTAMeeting–7.30pm11 ppOlympicSports12 PTAHotChocolate HagleyWinterSport18 KidsinTown(selectedperforminggroups) BOTMeeting–7pm19 FullSchoolAssembly HagleyWinterSport22 TeamHarakeke,TeamKoruandLegendsOpenDay25 PrimarySchoolsWinterTournament26 HagleyWinterSport–Lastday31 MightyMinnowsStudentLedConferences–3.15pm–5.45pmSeptember 2 FullSchoolAssembly6-9 CycleSafety–Year67 PioneerBasketballFinals–4pm9 NewandProspectiveParentsMeeting–9.30am13–15 UrbanGarb-HoonHaySchoolProduction16 FullSchoolAssembly19 BrucePottervisiting21 LibraryTravellingRoadshow–MightyMinnowsandTeamHarakeke23 WinterSportsPrizeGiving–11.30am–12.20pm23 EndofTerm3

2016 Publ ic Ho l idays

Monday 24 October Labour Day Friday 11 November Show Day

2016 Schoo l Terms Term 3 Monday 25 July – Friday 23 September Term 4 Monday 10 October – 12 noon Thursday 15 December

CLASS PHOTOS

Thursday 04 August

Hot Chocolate $2 to the hall before School

Friday 12 August

ADHD RESEARCH - The Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury are currently running a study testing a vitamin-mineral formula to treat ADHD in children. If you have a child 7-12 yrs old with ADHD symptoms (an existing diagnosis is not required) who is not currently taking medication, please see website: http://bit.ly/childadhd, or contact Kathryn Darling . [email protected] or 03-364 2987 ext. 7705. They only have a few spaces left and will only be taking new participants until the end of term 3, so get in quick! Learn to Irish Dance – For Boys and Girls aged 4 – 12 years. Beginners introduction class – first lesson free. Hoon Hay Community Centre, 90 Hoon Hay Road AND 395 Marshlands Road. Please contact Ann on 027 6636934 or 3385529. O'Callahan Dance Studio - Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary classes held in Fisher Ave and Domain Tce. Exam and Performance opportunities for all students. Enquire now to join us for term three! [email protected] or 027 335 2759 or find us on Facebook Kidsfirst Kindergarten Halswell, has places available for your child. In the Halswell Domain, (behind the new Te Hapua, Halswell library and community centre) Halswell Road. Sessions offered are: 8.30-11.30, 8:30 till 2:30 or 11:30 till 2.30. We take children from the ages 2-5 years. ECE hours available - You may be eligible for NO FEES up to 30 hours for all age groups– come and talk to us about it. You will find that all our teachers are fully qualified, registered and first aid certified. You are more than welcome to pop in for a visit and have a look around or contact us Ph:[email protected] THE HALSWELL TENNIS CLUB is having a “Have a Go Day” (free coaching) for juniors on Sunday 21st and 28th August from 10am – 12noon. Bring a racquet to have a hit and come along for a free session. This is a great opportunity to come and see what the Halswell Tennis Club has to offer. Our registaration day is on Sunday 28th August. - Junior Registration: 10am to 12 noon and includes a “Have a Go Day” (free coaching - for Junior tennis enquiries please contact Debra on 322 8959, email [email protected] - Senior Registration: from 1.00pm - for Senior tennis enquiries please contact Dean on 027 879 2167, email [email protected] - Mid Week Tennis: every Tuesday morning from 9.30am. Opening Day: Tuesday 23rd August, 9.30am. Women and men of all abilities and ages most welcome, friendly atmosphere and morning tea provided! For Mid Week tennis enquiries please contact Glennis on 021 258 3656, email [email protected] For further information online visit www.halswelltennis.net Kelly Sports – please see the following page for details on the Term 3 programme for Years 0 – 4.

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