Our Vision: To grow young people who love God and impact others
through service and leadership.
Our Mission: To provide a quality education in a Christian environment
where children can develop their God-given abilities.
Year 5—10 Ironman
What a brilliant way to start the year!
Well done to all the competitors. We are
so proud of what you achieved.
Junior Campus: 150 Wilsons Rd Senior Campus: 125 Wilsons Rd
Postal Address: 150 Wilsons Rd, St Martins, CHCH 8022
Phone: 332 6923 Fax: 332 6922
Office email: [email protected] Principal’s email: [email protected]
A Ministry of South City C3 Church
Compassion – We put others first
“Don’t do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire
to boast, but be humble towards one another, always
considering others better than yourselves. And look out for one
another’s interests, not just for your own. The attitude you
should have is the one that Christ Jesus had.” Philippians 2:3-4
(GNB)
I would like to thank you for your wonderful support,
which helps all of us here to provide the special
learning environment we all desire for our wonderful
junior children.
11 February
Principal’s Ponderings…
Kia ora Parents,
Richest Blessings.
This week I have asked Mrs Learey, Head of Junior Campus,
to contribute to the newsletter.
Many Blessings to one and all,
Steve Frost
children are being taught that compassion is not only
having a feeling of sympathy for the suffering or
misfortune of another, but it includes putting this into
action and doing something to alleviate it. It is inspiring
to see the children display this, in ways they are able,
around the school.
Margaret Learey
Prayer Diary
(Principal)
Dear Parents and School Community
It is Week 2, and the Junior Campus is buzzing!
I am extremely proud of our staff, and the way everyone
seeks to create a special environment where our lovely
children can learn and grow. We have a wonderful team
of
teachers.
Classroom
teachers
and
specialist/remedial/extension teachers alike take time
creating a special relationship with each child. They
consider each child’s needs and abilities individually, as
they daily provide a quality education. They work on
creating a warm, friendly environment, where each child
can be happy and learn. They model Biblical values
and principles, and take time to read the Bible and pray
with the children demonstrating that our faith is a living
faith. Our ancillary staff are invaluable. We appreciate
and value our teacher-aides. Lorraine, our full-time
teacher-aide works both in the classroom and in her
own room teaching individual children and small
groups. Victoria runs our PMP programme (Perceptual
Motor Programme) and teaches ESOL (English as a
Second Language). Eunice has a responsibility to an
individual child, as well as graciously working alongside
a classroom teacher. We very much appreciate our
grounds staff. We value Suzanne who works hard to
keep the grounds so beautiful. We appreciate Barry
who does so much to keep our property in good shape
by carrying out a wide variety of jobs. Our librarian,
Janet, knows every child, the books they like, and she
runs the library with professionalism and graciousness.
We value our office staff, their efficiency, and the way
they keep things running so smoothly at the front desk,
as well as attending to the myriad of things they do
behind the scenes.
I am extremely proud of the children on the Junior
Campus. At this time of year we welcome new children
into our school, from the New Entrants to new arrivals
into already established classes. It is lovely to see the
way that our children accept and include new children.
The new arrivals are never short of new friends who
make them feel one of the class, and help them fit into
our Hillview environment and take on board our Hillview
culture. Watching this process take place it is evident
that our children are helpful, encouraging, and
respectful of each other, and truly seeking to
demonstrate Others First behaviour. Our children are
learning to take the Biblical principles they learn and
are apply these in the playground. For example, the
value for this term is compassion, and our children are
learning why this value is so important. In class the
Head of Junior Campus
Give thanks for:
A wonderful start to the year

God’s presence at the school

A dedicated group of teachers
Please pray for:
that new pupils and teachers who have just started
with us will feel welcomed and will flourish here

the remaining work on the gym will be completed
without any major complications
Verses to learn in Term1
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin
against you. Psalm 119:11
Tips for Learning
Year 0-2: I.C.T [by Ross Meecham]
Age-based guidelines for kids' Internet use:
If your child/ren use the Internet at home, you already know
how important it is to help protect them from inappropriate
content and contact.
This is a good age to teach them some responsibility when
going online:
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I always ask for permission from mum/dad to use any
technological piece of equipment
I will book a time with mum/dad to sit with me when
going online
I will sit in an open area where I can be seen at all
times
I will listen to any words of advice from mum/dad
about technology and obey them because I trust they
know what’s best for me
Pupil Achievements
Congratulations….
We had a super day at the Year 5-10 Ironman
today and we thank God for the great weather
and safety. Well done to all students who took
part and gave of their best. For
PROVISIONAL
results,
please
click
here: HCS Ironman 2016 RESULTS
Assemblies next week
Y0-2:
Y3-6:
Friday 2.15pm - 3.00pm (Junior Campus Staffroom)
Wednesday 2.15pm - 3.00pm (Junior Campus
Staffroom)
Y7-10: Wednesday 1.30pm - 2.15pm (Bowling Club)
Dates to Remember
1.1 Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 February – Year 10 Camp at
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Windy Point (10LB)
Friday 12 February – Year 5/6 World Landmark trip
Monday 15 February – MGS Technology begins
Monday 15 February – Year 9/10 Volleyball starts
Monday 15 – Friday 19 February – Year 10 Camp at
Windy Point (10DS)
Monday 15 – Friday 19 February – Year 5-8 Swim
Week at the school pool
Wednesday 17 February – Year 9/10 Summer Sports
starts
Thursday 18 February – Secondary Schools Triathlon
Friday 19 February – Year 0-4 Triathlon at school,
1.00-3.00pm
Monday 22 – Tuesday 23 February – Year 5-8 Swim
Week at the school pool
Wednesday 24 February – Senior School Swimming
Sports at Wharenui Pool, 11.00am-2.30pm
Wednesday 2 March – Year 5-8 Primary Sports
Canterbury Triathlon at Pegasus, 9.00am-12.00pm
Tuesday 8 March – Year 9/10 Athletics with
Aidanfield/Ashburton/Emmanuel Schools at Ashburton
Domain, 8.00am-4.00pm
Friday 11 March – Year 4 Sleepover
Friday 18 March – Connect 16 (for ALL parents and
pupils)
2.8 Year 7/8 Technology Costs – Thank you to those who
have promptly come in to pay these costs. They are
$45.00 for the 2016 year. Payment can be made by
eftpos, cash, cheque, or automatic payment.
2.9 Mana Whanau – Permission forms have been sent
home today with classes recommencing on Friday 4
March. Session 1 (1.30-2.20pm) is for the Year 5-6.
Session 2 (2.20-3.10pm) is for Years 7-10. This is
compulsory for ALL Year 9 & 10 Maori class students.
Year 0-4 will initially have their session on Wednesday
(1.30-2.20pm), and then join the Year 5-6 on a Friday
afternoon.
2.10 Year 9/10 Cando Cards – We are arranging Cando
cards for Year 9 and 10 pupils. The cost will be $6.00
per pupil and this will be charged to your account.
Please note if you do not want your child to have one
you must inform the office no later than Monday 17
February at 5.00pm.
2.11 Hillview Sport – For more information about Hillview
Sport,
please
go
to
the
Sports
Blog
hillviewsport.wordpress.com (a 2016 Sports Calendar of
dates can be downloaded there) or contact Mr Paul
Norton: [email protected].
2.12 Scholastic Book Club – All brochures are combined
into one booklet. You can then
make orders online. The new
brochures have arrived in the school
office and are available for you to
collect if you are interested. Every order made earns
points for our school which we can then use to purchase
library books.
Noticeboard
HSA and BOT News
2.1 2016 Calendar Term 1 – This is an up-to-date working
document which can be located on our school website.
Please check this regularly for upcoming events.
2.2 Pupil Profiles – Please check and complete this form
and return to your child’s class teacher by Friday 19
February.
2.3 Itinerant Music Lessons – The school provides the
opportunity for pupils to have music lessons during
school time. All arrangements re bookings, absences
and payment are between the parent and the music
teacher. The school only provides the venue and
releases pupils from their classes.
Violins and flutes are available for rent
from the school. Lessons are available
for drums, violin, guitar, piano, flute and
saxophone. Information sheets are
available from the school office.
2.4 Connect 16 – This is a wonderful community night to
celebrate being together for ALL parents, pupils, and
staff. It will be held on Friday 18 March, on the Junior
Campus from 6.00pm – 7.30pm. Families are asked to
BYO picnic tea. There will be free sausages, some
treats, and fun activities.
2.5 Last Chance for 2015 Lost Property! – We have
unclaimed 2015 lost property from the Senior and Junior
Campuses! There is a lot of unnamed or illegibly named
uniform and lots of mufti clothes. These will be available
for inspection in the AV room (off the Library) on the
Junior Campus till tomorrow, Friday 12 February,
3.30pm; after which it will be disposed of.
2.6 Uniform Shop – The shop is open each Monday, 12.303.30pm, or by appointment.
Email Emma at
[email protected]
2.7 Can 4 Paint Promotion – Calling all Year 7-10 pupils.
Resene is offering to swap a test
pot of paint for a can of food. The
food will be donated to the
Salvation Army foodbank. We are asking students in
Year 7 -10 to bring a can of food to school and this will
be swapped for paint test pots which can then be used
in the art room by the students. It's as easy as that.
Thanks in advance.
3.1 Funky Pumpkin customers – Thank you to all those
people who have been collecting receipts from Funky
Pumpkin. At the end of 2015 we received a donation of
$140 from Funky Pumpkin. Thanks also to Funky
Pumpkin for supporting our school.
Community Notices
4.1 PowerZone Afterschool Programme – PowerZone is
an OSCAR programme run out of the Elim church, 285
Cashel Street, Christchurch. In addition to our existing
After School and Holiday programmes, PowerZone will
be opening up a Before School programme as of 15
February. PowerZone Before School Programme opens
from 7.00am. WINZ subsidies are available.
4.2 Sydenham Rugby Football League Club – Junior
Registration Day on Sunday 14 February, 11.00am1.00pm at Bradford Park.
4.3 Can you ‘Givealittle’ to make a Big Difference? – The
Henderson’s are a Hillview family who would be really
grateful for your support as they struggle with Rachel's
(mum), degenerative health condition. We have set up
a ‘givealittle’ page which you can access here:
you
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/hendersons/ where
can make a donation which will be eligible for a tax
credit, meaning you can donate a lot more, as you can
claim 33% back from the IRD at the end of the
year. Your donations will be managed by the Hillview
School Benevolent Fund which will then buy weekly
supermarket food vouchers, allowing the Henderson’s to
buy food that is suitable for Rachel and the children and
easing a little of the pressure of living with a
degenerative terminal illness. It may take a week or so
for the link to be set up, so please try again later if it
doesn't work first time. Thanks.
"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of
these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
Join us for prayer Friday mornings from 8.20am in the small theatre
next to the library.
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