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PLEASE
READ ME
Week 6 - Term 1
7th March 2019
Dear Family and Friends,
What a fabulous day for Rooms 1, 2 and 3’s trip to Mount Biggs for the Kainui Tabloids.
There certainly were some very tired children – and staff – on their return. It is great
to be able to make the most of the beautiful weather before it ends. Many thanks to
the parents who supported the children with their attendance at Mount Biggs.
Once again we were extremely pleased with the attendance at Parent Interviews this
Entry time into the carpark after school is 2.45pm at the earliest.
week. We appreciate the time that you give for these and also the valuable information
ENTRY TIME TO SCHOOL in the morning is AFTER 8.30am.
that you share. Room 5 students whose interviews were scheduled for Monday will now
be held next Monday, 11th March at the same time. We are sorry for any inconvenience
this may have caused.
What an entertaining Parents Forum we had last Thursday. My word, if we didn’t know
why children bullied we certainly do now and we were entertained by Robert Pereira for
the evening with his wonderful scenarios and impersonations of the interactions
between children. Both Robert and myself were extremely pleased to see Room 4
bursting at the seams with parents all eager to hear from a professional re children
and bullying. Thirty six parents was a fantastic number and I was really proud to be
able to show what a supportive community we have. Thank you so much for your
attendance. Robert has promised to come back next year when he is in New Zealand
and speak about ‘Boys and Internet Addiction’.
If you are not already aware of the latest issue re the internet for children
please read the following.
Momo: An important memo from Netsafe to parents.
Netsafe has received reports relating to young people who have been exposed to the
harmful online ‘game’ known as the Momo Challenge. Although we have not received any
reports of young people in New Zealand taking part in the ‘challenge’, we are aware that
some young people have seen content relating to Momo and have been very upset by the
content and imagery. There has also been talk about whether this ‘challenge’ is real or
a hoax. Regardless, individuals who come across Momo-related content may experience
emotional distress at seeing it – particularly younger children.
If you or your child experiences the Momo Challenge you need to report it to the social
media site or website that it is on. In New Zealand it is against the law to incite
another person to take their life. If someone is targeting your young person you need
to ring the Police. Sites to watch even include You Tube and Minecraft.
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SWIMMING SPORTS: Rooms 4, 5, 6, 7 (The Senior Hub)
TOMORROW – Friday 8th March at 1pm
We welcome all parents to attend our Senior Swimming Sports tomorrow and while we
need to fill our tanks with rain, not on Friday please.
The Kainui Swimming Sports are next Friday 15th March beginning at 12.30pm.
Children who meet the times necessary to compete in these sports will get a permission
notice home on Monday. We will only be taking a small team to this event.
Water Tanks for Sale:
The Board of Trustees would like to offer the school community the opportunity to purchase
the current School Water Tanks that are to be replaced during the school holidays. We are
asking $250 plus the cost to transport the concrete tanks to your place. One tank won’t be
able to be moved but we are hoping the rest will. If we have more than four people wanting
tanks, names will be put in a hat and four names drawn out. Please email Brenda at
principal@hiwinui.school.nz to register your request for a tank or tanks.
Emergency Food:
At the beginning of each year we ask that every child bring a can of non-perishable food to
school in case of an emergency that requires them to be at school longer than a 9am to 3pm
day. The cans need to go to the classroom teachers and at the end of the year they will be
donated to a local charity. In December last year the cans went to the Salvation Army’s Food
Bank.
‘SOUNDS OF SUMMER’:
Everyone welcome to attend the final Sounds of Summer event for 2019
this Sunday at 7pm at Joe McMenamin’s Art Gallery & Studio in
Feilding.
ASHHURST-POHANGINA FOOTBALL (SOCCER) CLUB:
Any children born from 2009 – 2012, as well as any Year 3 children interested in
playing, please leave your name at the Hiwinui School office TOMORROW. Coaches
and Managers also required. All welcome to the Open Days on the Ashhurst School field -
March 15th (5.30-6.30pm) and 24th (1.30-2.30pm). ‘First Kicks’ for 4-6 year olds is held on
Fridays 3.30-4.15pm at Ashhurst school. For more info contact ashhurstjuniorfc@gmail.com
OLD FABRIC WANTED:
At ‘Fabric Tech’ the Year 7 and 8 students are working with repurposed fabric as part of a
focus on sustainability. If you have any old sheets, duvet covers or fabric (especially cotton)
we would love to have them. Please send along with the students. (NO stretch fabric
thanks.) Jane Evans, Fabric Tech Teacher – Monrad Tirohanga Intermediate
ASHHURST-POHANGINA JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB:
We are seeking players for all grades from Under 6’s and 7’s Ripper right up to
Under 12/13 grades. Last Registration Day is Sunday 17th March 1-3pm at the Clubrooms in
Lincoln Street Ashhurst, or register at www.sporty.co.nz/aprfcjnr Contact Rachelle
at ashhurstjuniorrugby@gmail.com
FUTURE OF EDUCATION – PUBLIC MEETING:
Tuesday 26th March, 5.30pm at Feilding High School Hall, Churcher Street. Ian McKelvie
and Hon. Nikki Kaye will be discussing the future of our education system. All welcome.
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FEILDING HIGH SCHOOL FARM:
Feilding High School and Feilding & District Promotion invites Feilding’s business
community to the FAHS School Farm, Churcher Street, on Wednesday 20th March at 5pm to
view the Robotic Milker with Martin Orange, Farm Manager. RSVP to Amanda at
business@feildingpromotion.co.nz or 0275-634-180 as spaces are limited.
GOAT POO FOR SALE - $4 a bag / $10 for three bags:
School fundraiser – kindly donated by Sue Artner. Order yours at the office.
WILD FOOD WALK – Sunday 10th March – HOSTED by RECAP:
Join us on a family friendly wander at the Ashhurst Domain identifying edible plants you can
easily forage on your doorstep: 9.30-11.30am or 2.00-4.00pm. Enrolment for one workshop
is $15 pp or $10 unwaged. Register at https://recap.org.nz or phone Helen on 0279-184-855.
HIWINUI PLAYGROUP – 9.30am in Room 4 – Thursday 14th March:
All pre-schoolers and their minders welcome. Please bring a gold coin and piece of fruit
per child to share. Check us out on facebook.
Tips on How to Keep Students Safe Online:
1. Talk to your children about their lives on social media. Where do they
go? Who do they hang out with? What apps do they use? What do they
enjoy doing and why? Asking open-ended questions, listening carefully
and avoiding judgement lets young people know that we are engaged and
interested and could be the right person to talk to should things go wrong.
DID YOU KNOW - if your child (aged 15 years and under) is suffering from
a tummy bug (vomiting and diarrhoea), there is a free service available from most
community pharmacies. Take your unwell child to your local pharmacy for help.
If medicine is required it will be supplied free of charge.
What’s in the latest issue of Tots to Teens Magazine:
Here’s your link - issue1902ns.totstoteens.co.nz/ Great sanity-saving ideas for parents
including 4 ways to save money (and stress!); 8 reasons for kids to consider martial arts as an
after-school activity; how to include ‘wonder food’ turmeric in your everyday family meals;
find out why good old-fashioned nursery rhymes never go out of style, and why they may be
integral to children's emotional and cognitive development; win a 4-day action-packed
vacation to Rotorua; and much, much more. We now also have a fantastic new smartphone-
and computer-friendly digital version of Tots to Teens for parents to view!
Are You A Grandparent Raising Grandchildren?
‘Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’ is here to help. Free assistance, advice and
support on issues you may have including financial assistance and support
services for your grandchildren. GRG has a local group who meet once a month.
For more info: phone 0800- 472- 637, 021-229- 0455 or visit www.grg.org.nz
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… KAPAI KIDS …
Wondering 1: Edison Murphy – “I am making lots of new friends and
learning to play nicely with them.”
Terrific 2: Nova Middleton – “I am working very hard to be more
independent with my writing and am learning lots of new
sounds.”
Room 3: Jayden Thomson – for joining in our morning routine with a
big smile on your face. Ka Pai!
Room 4: Jake McKenzie – for being a wonderful leader and role
model in the class and around the school. Keep up the great
work Jake.
Room 5: Kingston Hesseltine – for persevering with your writing and
striving for excellence in presenting your work. Well done!
Room 6: Monty Cavanagh – you have displayed great perseverance in
your learning, it is excellent to see you extending your
learning.
and Isabella Smout – you are consistently displaying excellence
in all learning areas, keep up the great work!
CLOUD 9 TRAMPOLINE PARK
Hiwinui School is participating in a new fundraising programme with ‘Cloud 9’ – corner of
Taonui and Maire Streets, which is raising awareness of plastic bottles and sustainability in
our community. They will no longer sell or profit from any single use plastic drink bottles
but instead are providing a bottle filling station and selling stainless steel bottles. Small paper
cups of water will also be sold for 50c each which will be donated to charity by a token
voting system. $1 off all general admission tickets will go back to local schools on a rotation
basis. We will let you know when Hiwinui School will be available for voting. Please get
behind this innovative idea.
Towel Roster – BURCH family
Pool Cover Roster – A. JONES family: 11th – 17th March
Kind regards,
Brenda, Debbie, Sarah, Fiona, Irene, Mark, Rebecca, Rochelle,
Odette, Novena, Colin, Kate, Holly, Kendall and Emma.
Ahoka he iti, He pounamu. Although
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Dates to Remember … this is a guide only – dates may change
8th March Hiwinui Snr Swimming Sports
15th March Kainui Swimming Sports 17th September Whole School Photos
2nd April Kainui Rippa 27th September Hiwinui School Speech Finals
12th April Term 1 ends 27th September Term 3 ends
29th April Term 2 begins 14th October Term 4 begins
17th May Hiwinui Cross Country 23rd October Kainui speech Finals
3rd June Queen’s birthday 28th October Labour Day
7th June Kainui Cross Country 2nd November Lamb, Calf and Kid Day
28th June Reports home 9th November Rongotea Lamb, Calf & Kid
5th July Term 2 ends Day
11th – 15th Nov Camp – Silverstream
22nd July Term 3 begins 28th November Kainui Athletics
29th - 30th July Parent Interviews 5th December Year 8’s Day Out
2nd August Kainui Netball 6th December Hiwinui Athletics
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19 August Kainui Soccer 6th December Reports Home
2nd Sept Kainui Basketball 10th December Prize Giving – whole school
th
4 Sept Year 8 vaccinations 13th December Term 4 ends
11th Sept Kainui Music and Movement
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