Matariki Celebrations - 9 July 2021
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9 July 2021
Matariki Celebrations
It was a special occasion for the tamariki having our APS whanau and
Kindergarten join us for this year’s Matariki celebrations. This morning’s
celebration rounded off our learning and understanding of this special time of
year. Our tamariki have embraced this learning with great enthusiasm and
knowledge. It was a lovely tie sharingkai with our whanau and friends this
morning following our lantern hikoi around our bike track.
Happy Matariki- Happy New Year everyone. It is time to get planting our winter
food crops and feel blessed for the things we have in our lives.
Principals’ Pen Things to Remember
Assemblies are on Mondays & Fridays at 9.10am in the hall. As we continue to be in Alert
Tena koutou katoa, Namaste, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Bula, Guten tag, Hallō, Level 1 whanau are welcome to come and share in this and enjoy a coffee or tea from 8.40
Bonjour, until 9.00am as part of our ‘Whanau Cafe’ on Fridays.
Ni hao, Hola, Whanau,
The end of term is here and we are happy for our tamariki to be having a break from their
routine of school. There has been a lot of sickness these past four weeks so it is timely Terms 3 & 4 2021 Dates:
that they can have a break and revive ready for Term 3. Saturday, 10 July 2021 - Matariki ends
Wednesday, 18July 2021 - Tennis in schools lessons begin
Our Matariki Celebration this morning was a wonderful celebration of this time of year Monday, 26 July 2021 - First Day Term 3 at 9.00am
along with the presentation of our end of term awards. I am proud of the Principal’s Tuesday, 3 August 2021 5.30pm - BOT Meeting, 5.30pm Staff Room
Challenge Award recipients. They have been noticed for truly embracing and Tuesday17, Wednesday 18 August - 3-Way- Conferences
Friday 27 August 2021 - Kahui Ako Teacher Only Day (NO SCHOOL)
demonstrating ‘Whakapapa- It’s all about belonging!’
Sunday, 5 September 2021 - Fathers Day
I look forward to having our lunch out in the first week back next term.
Tuesday, 7 September 2021 - Winter Tournament Senior School only
Tuesday, 21 September 2021 5.30pm - BOT Meeting
Today you will receive your child’s mid-year report. Please take the time to celebrate their Friday, 1 October 2021 - Last Day Term 3
achievements with them. I have enjoyed reading each one and sharing in their progress. Monday, 18 October 2021 - First Day Term 4
Next term there will be 3-Way Conferences again to set new goals for the next two terms. Monday, 18 October - Friday, 22 October 2021 - Nile Tahi & Nile Rua Camp
The next steps stated in this report will be the ones up for discussion at these hui. Monday, 25 October 2021 - Labour Day (No School)
Wednesday, 17 November 2021 - School Production ‘Sweet As’ Performance 1
Next terms’ topic for study will be ‘Act Local. Think Global- He Ture Whakataurite’. This is a
social sciences based topic of study and classes will be focussed on themes that we are APS School Uniform
connected to locally and that have a global perspective too. Reminder to our APS whānau that it is expected your child/ren wear their school uniform to school
each day. We are proud of our school and its values and wearing the uniform is a big part of this. We
Our ‘Creatives In Schools’ project finished today. We have had an amazing two terms of
are so lucky to have a school uniform that is unique, with is choice of amazing bright colours and
work that have culminated in creating two beautiful pop designs. Maia has begun his
sculpting in metal fabricating them and we will see the fruits of his labour next term! He people from outside our community are often very complementary of it.
has been inspired by our tamariki and their excitement for the stories and knowledge of Please see Deb at the school office if you require a school hoodie or polo shirt.
the nine Atua- deities we have been studying every week. The creativity of our ākonga has Hoodies $40 each
been outstanding and exciting to see develop over these past terms. We will let you know (Navy Blue with Pale Blue, Yellow or Red lining)
when we will be unveiling our pou in the school Culture Garden. I am very grateful to Polo Shirts $22 each
Whaea Katrina Raven for her inspired work, planning and delivery of this project. She has (Orange, Pink, Green, Purple, Blue, Yellow & Turquoise)
worked with huge commitment to develop the themes, ideas and activities that everyone Hats $14 each
has worked on throughout this time. We have loved having Maia Hegglun with us every Required in Terms 1 & 4
Friday inspiring us with his own arts works, drawing and creativity. Thank you to you both. (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow & Purple)
Aroha mai.
Finally, have a happy break with your children over the next two weeks. I hope that you can
Term 2 Principal’s Challenge Award Winner
have some time to slow down and enjoy some time in the outdoors making the most of our ‘Whakapapa’ - It’s all about belonging!
wonderful Nelson beaches, rivers and play spaces. Check out the local Library programme Trafalgar - Aisha Osman
and ‘Te Ramaoroa -The Light Nelson’ Festival starting tonight.
Happy holidays. St Vincent Tahi - Ky-mani Hansard
St Vincent Rua - Ember van Boxel
Ngā mihi nui, Nile Tahi - Scarlett Milham
Sonya Nile Rua - Eva O’Donnell
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PB4L Juniors prepare for Matariki
Rockets at Victory
Eddie and Fiaseu visited Victory School's Rocket Day
with Amie-Jo. Eddie has enjoyed following his interest in
rockets by reading about them and working on his own
paper and card creations. When the opportunity came
up to watch the tamariki of Victory School launch their
cleverly engineered bottle rockets we just couldn't
resist making a trip out to watch the fun.
The rockets flew high and far and Eddie was super
excited watching them zoom across the field. He is now
eager to create his own and find a pump to send them
it up into the sky.
Bikes in School’s - new wheels gifted for APS Teachers
The staff at APS are so lucky to have been
gifted an awesome brand new bike this week, as
part of the Bikes in Schools Programme. Our
teachers are going to thoroughly enjoy getting
out on the pump track now amongst the
tamariki. Big thanks to Mr Hockley for putting it
all together for us. It is very cool!
BE YOU. BE GREAT. AWARDS BE YOU. BE GREAT. AWARDS
Term 2 Week 9 Term 2 Week 10
Trafalgar Room Trafalgar Room
Aisha Osman: For showing empathy towards other students in Trafalgar class. Koia kei a Kaiden Simpson: For really giving an amazing effort towards his reading.
koe Aisha! Kei runga noa atu koe.
Sophie Lowden: For showing focus and determination at reading time. Ka pai tō mahi Tadhg Trayes-Hobbs: For showing empathy towards others in the classroom and
Sophie. playground. Tino mahi pai!
St. Vincent Tahi Room St. Vincent Tahi Room
Phoenix McMahon: For trying hard during TEPIL sessions and Guided Reading lessons. Muaimalae Laban: For showing empathy and being a good friend and classmate.
Sawyer Coleman-Day: For being creative during our learning through play sessions. Corey Brens: For learning to read numbers up to 1000.
St. Vincent Rua Room St. Vincent Rua Room
Bo Crawford: For producing great ideas about predators during writing time. Isaac Lampert: For sharing great ideas in class and always bringing humor to his learning.
Te Hoiere Hemi: For using outstanding sharing skills and looking out for other students. Peyton Knuden: For being focused on her learning and displaying great independence to
complete tasks.
Nile Tahi Room
Prakruti Korrapati: For working hard to implement feedback into her work. Kia mau ki te Nile Tahi Room
mahi pai Prakruti! Keep up the good work! Hayleaux Rangi: For embracing the moment and making the most of every learning
Mia Makao: For striving to demonstrate the APS way at all times. He whetu koe Mia! You opportunity. Kei runga noa atu koe Hayleaux! Outstanding work!
are a star! Daisy Stott: For striving to use her planning to inform her writing about Matariki. Me haere
tonu koe ki to mahi pai Daisy! Keep working hard.
Nile Rua Room
Addisyn Hebberd: For working hard on her Bellbird information report. Kei runga noa atu Nile Rua Room
koe! (Outstanding work!) Mika Osman: For your positive attitude and participation in all learning experiences we have
Lania Lefale: For showing kindness and empathy towards others in class and during play here at school!
times. Tau kē! (Magnificent) Ludo Allan-Dahlgren: For your dedication and hard work towards all your learning. Using all
feedback/feedforward to extend your thinking.
Fair Play:
Tahiri Samuela: For showing empathy and support to others. Fair Play:
Eva O’Donnell: For showing empathy and developing a relationship with the younger APS
Leading Light: tamariki.
Raymond Roach: For showing empathy and understanding about someone’s feelings.
Leading Light:
Halo van Boxel: For being able to explain and show empathy.
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