Herald Matakana School - 22 June 2020
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Issue 6 School newsletter 22 June 2020
A few words from our principal
K i a o r a Pa r e n t s , C a r e g i v e r s & I know all the students are super If you have some photos, please do
Whanau, excited about being able to go, after send them through to the school
the disappointment of having to cancel office.
I trust everyone is staying warm during it due to the lockdown. Mrs Steel and
this cold snap, there are definitely a I really look forward to visiting our I w o u l d a l s o l i ke t o t a ke t h i s
few of the usual winter ailments senior students at Camp Bentzon. opportunity to thank the Hurt family
creeping in. We have a busy couple of for their very kind donation of books
weeks coming up to round off the Last week Room 4 and 5 walked down for the Information Centre. This
Term, along with some fun events for to the Matakana River to study the helped to add some fabulous books to
the students. riverine environment with Sarah from our shelves for students to enjoy.
Whitebait Connection, they had a
We held a Burger and Sausage Sizzle great time, and learnt lots of exciting A final reminder that the second stage
lunch last Friday as a tasty mid-term new information about how our of our 'Reporting to Parents Cycle'
treat prepared by some of our mums. ecosystems work. Thank you to Miss takes place on Tuesday 23rd and
This also coincided with a MUFTI day Ku r m a n n f o r a r r a n g i n g t h i s Thursday 25th June, with parent
and can drive. The PTA have kindly outstanding outing. interviews. This is an opportunity for
delivered the items collected to the teachers to inform parents about their
local food banks for distribution. Our senior school CatchIT child’s achievement data that supports
Thank you to all those that sent in programme is in full swing this term, the teacher judgements reflected in the
donations. Check out the photos of students are learning about pest mid-year progress report. Teachers will
everyone tucking into their lunches. control and its importance to our also discuss the online lear ning
The PTA also has a great evening community conservation management programme during lockdown.
planned at the end of this week for our programmes. I trust that some of you Although bookings have now closed, if
students. There are two movies, one got a chance to attend our parents you missed out you can still contact
for Years 1 - 3, and one for Years 4 - 6. t r a p p i n g w o r k s h o p o n Tu e s d a y your child’s teacher to arrange a time.
A notice has come home outlining the afternoon. This great educational
details. I feel sure that everyone will programme is facilitated by the Forest Have a wonderful week,
thoroughly enjoy themselves, and I Bridge Trust. Ngā mihi,
would like to thank Liz Molloy and her Darrel Goosen
team for their organisation of this free Well done to those students who
event. participated in the 20/40 hour World
Vision Famine recently. It is inspiring
I am really pleased to announce that a to see children of primary school age
new date (Sept. 8 - 11) has been participate and help in every little way,
confirmed for the Year 6 Camp on that means so much to someone far
Kawau Island. away.
09 422 7309 - office@matakana.school.nz, www.matakana.school.nz
Mobile App: SchoolAppsNZ - Matakana School
Lost Property A message from the BOT 2020 Term Dates
Let’s talk about uniforms! Term 1: 3 Feb - 9 Apr
Lost property at school is collected into the
Our new polo shirt replaces the polo shirt Term 2: 28 Apr - 3 July
large box in the ‘tunnel’ between rooms 2 and
and sports shirt. It’s heavier weight than
4. Families are encouraged to check for any Term 3: 20 July - 25 Sept
missing items by the end of each week. the sports shirt, looks smart, and will not
fade like the polo shirt does. We also Term 4: 12 Oct - 15 Dec
The box is cleared at least twice a term, and
will need to be cleared next week before replaced the fleece with a zipped
the school holidays. Currently this box has fleece. The MOUNTAIN of fleeces in lost We are grateful for the support
an exceptionally large number of sweatshirts property isn’t good for the environment or from our Award Sponsors again this
which may be being missed by their owners! your pocket. We hope the zip means that Term - Summer Sessions, Plume
If you are coming into school for a Teacher when kids get hot they can unzip and/or tie
Interview, this would be a great opportunity
Cafe, Brick Bay and The Stables
them around their waist, helping them not
to check for any missing belongings. Restaurant. Students are really
get lost. Girls seem to love the
opportunity for a fashion statement with
thrilled to receive these awards at
To assist, the lost property will be moved
to the deck of the hall from Tuesday to fancy tights in winter, but we really need you assembly.
Friday this week and sorted into boxes to stick to plain navy so we have a ‘uniform’ Congratulations to the
according to size. uniform – thanks!
following students :-
It would be great to see all the sweatshirts Here’s where we have got to on past
re-united with their owners. Please note that suggestions for uniform changes:
Magic Student of the Week:
any unnamed items that remain unclaimed at · Me r i n o j u m p e r – j u s t a b i t t o o Lila B Rm16 & Issac S Rm8
the end of term are given to the School’s expensive, especially as it would still get lost! Sponsored by The Stables & Smiths
uniform shop. · Heavier long pants – we had these in the
Sports Star of the Week:
past and not many people bought them
TERM 2 EVENT CALENDAR
Chloe A R12 & Jackson W R5
· Sourcing from a sustainable, ethical
organic cotton provider – in the past we’ve
Sponsored by Summer Sessions
JUN
had smaller companies not able to supply Plume Playground Award:
consistently, but we’ll keep watching this one
22 BOT meeting Tomas B Rm8 & Lily L Rm16
· More fashionable dresses - all available
Sponsored by Plume Cafe
uniform dresses are cut to be worn by a wide
23 Parent interviews and mid year
reporting range of body shapes.
Creative Kid Award:
25 Parent interviews and mid year
Thanks so much to Paula in the office for all Sophie M Rm6 & Isla A Rm8
of the hard work she has done over the years Sponsored by Brick Bay
reporting
getting a uniform solution that best meets as
22 PTA movie night many needs as feasible. If you have any
feedback please send it in
JUL to bot@matakana.school.nz World Vision
Well done to everyone that participated in the
3 Orange House assembly
News from the PTA World Vision Famine this year. To date we
have raised $1400 and are on target to raise
LAST DAY OF TERM 2 Thank you to all the students and $2000.
families for your amazing generosity If you have not either put your sponsorship in
towards the school’s food collection online or bought it back to school please do
TERM 3 EVENT CALENDAR
so by the end of next week.
last week, it was a fantastic turn out! I know that the children in Malawi will really
JUL We hope the students enjoyed their appreciate your generosity. THANK YOU
mufti day and lunches, the sun was
20 FIRST DAY OF TERM 3 shining and there was a great vibe "Sending our Aroha to Australia
Primary Schools" - Bushfire Appeal
across the playground. Thanks to the more than fifty schools who took
23 School Cross Country
part in this fundraising initiative on the 14th of
This Friday is our school movie night, February. We've managed to raise in excess
24 House Assembly 1.30pm a low-key event to mark the end of a of $25 915 to send to Australia.
very unusual term. The PTA would love
We have partnered with SchoolAid’s bushfire
27 Mahurangi College Visit 2pm some helpers on the night to assist with recovery appeal which has the support of the
sel ling snacks and to help usher Australian Primary Principals’ Association
Parent Puberty Evening children in and out of the hall, please (APPA), the Independent Primary School
Heads of Australia (IPSHA), and the Australian
email pta@matakana.school.nz if you Catholic Primary Principals Association
28 Room 7 & 8 Maritime trip are available to help with either session. (ACPPA). As Australian Primary Principals’
Parents are also welcome to attend with Association President Malcolm Elliott said:
29 Interschool Hockey their children (especially for the junior “Primary school students are incredibly
engaged in helping others and keen to make a
years) now that we are at Level 1. difference – and campaigns such as this can
31 Class Assembly 1.30pm
While the movies have been split be used as a positive outlet for students who
want to help but don’t know how”.
across the year groups, please do email
AUG
the PTA if siblings would like to attend Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were
delayed in making the transfer of funds but
4 Interschool Cross Country
together instead. SchoolAid has received now them to help the
schools that were impacted by the natural
We hope this will be a fun night for the
disaster.
7 House Assembly 1.30pm children.
River trip
Room 4 & 5 had a lovely day down at the river exploring with Sarah from Whitebait Connection on the
'Growing our Future' inquiry unit. They were looking at how we could grow and plant native plants like
Manuka and Harakeke to stop run off and protect the Matakana River.
On the trip they also tested the quality of the water and looked at bugs and fish that were found in the river.
They found that, at the moment, it is an alright habitat for whitebait, although this could be further
improved.
Burger Friday
Everyone enjoyed their tasty burgers and Sausage Sizzle. Our can drive was very successful,
with all items being dropped to a local charity. A big thanks to the PTA and all the helpers.
Travelwise
The Travelwise Ambassadors enjoyed an afternoon training last week with Julie from Auckland
Transport. One of the favourite activities was trying out the speed guns to see how fast the local traffic was
travelling past our school. Fortunately all were within the 50 km limit.
Just a reminder for those using the Kiss, Drop and Drive in the morning to please let their child out on the
side nearest to the fence. This should be done as quickly as possible so that the cars can flow through with
the minimal hold up.
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North Shore Miniatures Exhibition
28th June - 27th August
Back by popular demand at the Warkworth Museum, the
North Shore Miniatures will share their love of all thats
small with a wonderful display of their work, including their
interpretation of the famous Hogwarts Cast from the Harry
Potter series of books.
Check website for opening hours:
www.warkworthmuseum.co.nz
Entry Fees: $15 per family or $7 per adult and $3 per child.
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