Week 9 - Term 1
30th March 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
An apology from both myself and the Board of Trustees. Our lovely Mrs Stevenson
has been back at school for a few hours each week to get our School Accounts
prepared and sent out. Unfortunately she has beaten us with a note of explanation.
Here it is.
At the first Board of Trustees meeting this year the Board decided to make school
donations $95 per child. The Operation Grant that we receive each year to run the
school is just not allowing us to make ends meet. The Government has put a Freeze on
any increases to this Grant, therefore it is necessary to raise the fees. It has always
been $95 for 1 child and then allowances for further children. Donations allow us to
employ Teacher Aides which are not Government Funded but are really valuable in our
school.
There are several options available to you for paying. Several families make Direct
Credits’ each week – some pay so much each term and others choose to make a one
off payment. We are extremely grateful to receive your donations as it makes a huge
difference to the education of your children and the running of the school.
We are delighted to announce that we have enough interest to run a Triple P
programme here at school during term 2. Mrs Blatchford will make contact with you
personally next term. If you didn’t get your forms back but would still like to
participate please see Rebecca or Brenda.
To try to prevent some of the congestion in the Car
Park after school I would like to try something for
the last two weeks of the term. If we could try and
stagger our pickups from the Car Park so that we
have two groups entering – One at 3pm and another
at about 3.10pm or after. If you are able to wait
until about 3.10 to arrive at school we would really
appreciate seeing if this is going to make a
difference. This is up to you, but let’s see what difference we can make with a simple
change. All children will be dismissed at 3pm from their classes and held in the
Activity Centre by the staff until parents arrive just as is happening now. I think it is
worth a try.
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SPORTS INFORMATION
We are getting into the winter season sports in a big way with
most of our children participating in one way or the other.
Please remind your children that being part of a team is really important and that
participation and playing fair with a positive attitude is paramount. Our School
Fairplay Promise for both players and parents is attached. Take the opportunity to
share these with your family.
Help Please 
Netball begins tonight for the Year 3 and 4
players. Thanks to Tracey Mouat, Jayne Mossman,
Angela Strawbridge and Clare Long for making this
happen. Miss Ellery is the teacher in charge of
netball this year so please see her if you need
support. Have a wonderful season and watch
Facebook for any changes to set times or
cancellations/postponements.
This year we have six netball
teams and therefore not
enough uniforms.
Is there anyone out there who
knows of someone or who
would be prepared to sponser,
subsidise or help with
fundraising so we can
purchase another set please?
See Brenda or Kate
Basketball tomorrow. Make sure your child has the proper gear at school to
participate with Miles. If wet Miles will still come to school to work with the children.
We have a group of basketballers’ who would love to be able to participate in the
Palmerton North Basketball competition. If you are interested in coaching or
managing a Basketball Team please let the office or Brenda know. The games are
played at Arena Manawatu on a Wednesday afternoon. The first game is 10th May
2017.
We have the information about Primary School Hockey. If we have a parent that
would be prepared to coach or manage this please, let us know so that we can offer
this to our children.
Colyton Soccer – Term 2.
Attached to this newsletter is a form for parents to complete for students’ who want
to play soccer at Colyton on a Monday after school. The cost is $5 per child and the
competition only runs for Term 2. The first game is 8th May and the last is 3rd July.
The players will wear their school uniforms and need boots and shin pads.
Please add you name if you can coach or manage a team.
Cross Country Training begins next term and we are looking
for land near school on which to train. You may have noticed
that the Pine trees on our old training ground have been felled
in preparation for the land to be subdivided.
If you can make any suggestions we’d be extremely grateful.
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Tuesday 4th April is our Hiwinui Community Planning
Session with the Manawatu District Council here at
school from 7.30pm. This is your opportunity as a
community to come and have your say. The meeting will run
as workshops were you can work together. This is being led by Boffa Miskell who have
been employed by the District Council. Things like roading, footpaths, water schemes,
sewage, lights, Green Areas are just but a few ideas that might be an issue.
Please support our Community Committee by your attendance.
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ASHHURST MARKET: Saturday 8th April 10am -1pm on the Village Green. Look them up on Facebook
BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: A responsible ex Hiwinui pupil is available for Babysitting. Ring Emily
Faas on 326 8532 or 02108132981
HIWINUI PLAYGROUP: The next session will be Thursday 13th March. All pre-schoolers and their
minders welcome. Come along and meet other little people in the district. Please bring a gold coin and a
piece of fruit per child. For more information check them out on Facebook (Hiwinui Playgroup).
HOUSE SITTER REQUIRED: The Herdmans’ are off on a great adventure covering Europe and need a
reliable house sitter covering June and July 2017. The house sitter will need to look after one very friendly
dog who loves walks, a number of pet sheep and a couple of cows. They will also need to look after two
‘pet’ mice and our 9 chickens that will provide you with nice fresh eggs for breakfast – Yum!
If you are interested or can recommend someone please get in touch with Linda 021 0233 2198. Thanks
MANAWATU DISTRICT COUNCIL: The Council wants to hear from the community about these
proposals such as, library refurbishment, cycleway, wastewater treatment, bird avaries etc before its makes a
final decision. What do you think?
The Draft Annual Plan 2017/18 is now available http://haveyoursay.kiwi.nz Make a submission anytime until
April 28 at 4pm.
Information Sessions will be held at the following times and locations:
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Central – Feilding Public Library, Wednesday, 12 April at 1.00 pm and 7.00pm
SUPERCOOL HIWINUI & BUNNYTHORPE LADIES FACEBOOK PAGE: This is a casual group of
Hiwinui/Bunnythorpe ladies that get together for a bit of fun and giggles. We also let each other know if
we’re heading to the park, pool etc with our kids to see if anyone else wants to come along. Check out our
page for our next day/night out.
JUNIOR TOUGH GUY AND GAL CHALLENGE 2017: Palmerston North - Friday 4th August
Personalised Bib Numbers & Finishers Medals for every competitor.
http://www.eventpromotions.co.nz/events/junior-tough-guy-and-gal-challenge/
WOODFORD HOUSE: A boarding and day school for girls in Hawke’s Bay, is hosting an Open Day on
Friday 7 April, from 2pm – 6pm. This is a great opportunity to explore the next steps for your daughter’s
education. Meet students, tour the beautiful grounds, learn about their new equestrian academy and
experience what it is like to learn and live at a leading school for girls. Register online:
www.woodford.school.nz/open-day
If you would like further information on any of the above, please see Debbie in the office.
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Approximately once a year it will be your
family’s turn to wash the school tea-towels
etc. Please call at the office to collect them.
Thank you, it is much appreciated.
Towel Roster – Edwards
Kind regards,
Brenda, Philippa, Irene, Sarah, Fiona, Mark, Jo, Kate, Rebecca, Rochelle,
Kathryn, William.
“The biggest communication problem is we don’t listen to understand – we listen to
reply!”
Dates to Remember …
this is a guide only – dates may change
4th April Hiwinui Community Planning Meeting – 7.30pm
13th April Parents’ assembly
Last Day of Term
1st May
Term 2 begins
16th May 2nd Hiwinui Community Planning Meeting – 7.30pm
17th May BOT meeting
Hiwinui School, Watershed Road, R.D. 10, Palmerston North
School phone: 06-3268-078 email: [email protected] [email protected]
Bank Account: Hiwinui School B.O.T. - Westpac - 030726-0519899-00
The Easter raffle is going wonderfully. Lots of neighbours,
grandparents, family members have been visited and had
tickets sold to them. If you have tickets left to sell or want
more to sell. Just pop into the office. Thank you everyone
for supporting this fundraiser 
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Colyton Soccer:
My child /ren ____________________________ would like to participate in the
Colyton Soccer during Term 2 on a Monday evening.
I can coach / manage a team.
Signed: _______________________ Phone number: __________
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Kapai Kids
Wondering Ones: Tala Benson
I can start the day with a smile and do lots of my work by
myself
Room 2: Cohen Rossiter
For being friendly and supporting a classmate and to make good
choices in the playground
Middle Hub: Zoe Jones
You are going the extra mile to show respect and kindness to
your peers and teachers. Ka pai!
Cam Smillie
For giving your best to all of your learning. You have a great
attitude. Keep it up!
Room5a: Fletcher Burch
For being very supportive of a class member and helping him
with his writing.
Room 5: Olivia Stewart
A responsible senior student who is taking control of her
learning
Our lovely Oak tree is dropping its acorns at the moment and
then it’s the leaves. We pick the leaves up by the Wool Fadge
full and then we need to get rid of them. Does anyone have
any use for a lot of Oak Leaves? If you do or know of a way of
getting rid of them, please let us know.
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