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Newsletter/Pānui 11
29 July 2016
Kiaora and welcome back to a very short
and busy term 3.
We will let you know more information about
the Production and ticket sales in the
coming weeks.
Thank you for having your children rested and
ready and looking gorgeous to start the new
term. Exciting things ahead.
Remember school photos on Thursday!
Have a lovely weekend.
Ngā mihi nui
Lee
Lee McArthur
Principal / Tumuaki
Contact us!
91 Sparks Road, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025
338 8429
Absentee Line: 338 7493
Absentee Cell: 027 911 6019
[email protected] w. hoonhay.school.nz
Bank Account: 12-3148-0131625-00
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This term has an ARTS focus culminating in
a full school production that involves every
child getting their opportunity to shine.
Pencil these dates in now and please note
that every child needs to be at every
performance. We do manage it that the
littlies are able to do their bit early and then
leave as we are aware that it can be a
change to the bedtime routine. More
information to come on this closer to the
time.
The production is called Urban Garb and
will resemble The Wellington Wearable Arts but much better! The show times are:
Tuesday 14 September 1pm and 6.30pm
Wednesday 15 September 6.30pm
Thursday 16 September 6.30pm
Next Thursday City Care are organising a free
sausage sizzle (gluten free included) for every
child in the school, as a thank you for being
patient and tolerant with the road
works. Thank you City Care ...it is a lovely
gesture.
A huge welcome to
Ethan M, Jessica M,
Malia H, Monique R,
Sachin C, Katelin S & Eli
W-C, and welcome back
to Daniel E and Kane S.
Congratulations to the following tamariki for recently receiving a
Principal’s Award:
Tom N, Dela B, Poppy A, Anika B, Jordyn R,
Mariana C, Bodhi A, Keahn D, Liisa N, Jordana-L T, Ava F,
Shyla H, Lachie C, Blake B, Sammy T, Auerlia L, Finn H,
Kalyan B, Heve S, Eve M, Millie B, Lucy R, Jamie K, Max H,
Luke A, Takeru D, Jazmin H & Sophie Y.
Rā whānau!
Nikau J, Abbey P, Bailey V, Evie J, Lilly S, Jamie K, Quinn A,
Ethan C, Niahm E, Ava S, Cruz H, Sheldon B, Amelia R,
Grace S, Grace G, Zoe S, Max P, Mikaela M, Ezekiel F,
Lachlan E, Liam R, Reuben W, Brianna A, Oscar W,
Amelia C, Callum N-T, Elizabeth W, Emily-Rose G,
Marietta M, Riley J-D, Ava F, Nico K, Chelsea S, & Takeru D.
School Docs
If you would like to become more familiar with the school policies you can
do this by jumping on the school website and clicking on the policy button
(under the “Our School” tab). That will take you directly to the policies and
will also explain how you can contribute to the review process. The school
encourages your involvement. To sign on, please use Name: “hoonhay” and
Password: “sparks”.
Blogging Reminder
You may have noticed that we have changed the way we blog. In previous
years we have used class pages which was password protected so only
those with the password could access. This year we have moved to using
‘blogger’ which is much quicker and easier for staff. However, it is not
password protected. On enrolment you signed a form giving permission for
your child’s image, work and/or first name with initial of surname to be used
on our website. Mostly this is used through the newsletter where we share
photos, work and first names with initial of surname. Our blogs (which are on
our website) follow the same guidelines. If you feel uncomfortable with this,
please email the office to let us know and we will ensure that your child’s
image, work and name are not shared through blogging.
On a separate note, please leave a comment when you view the blog...it is
tremendously exciting to know that someone has viewed your work and
every comment is shared with the children. Just be aware that teachers
have to approve all the comments first so you will not see them instantly on
the blog. The children get a real kick out of knowing that family members
have viewed their ‘amazing’ efforts.
Can you help?
We are looking for someone who
is willing and able to give their
time and expertise behind a
camera, and come and take some
shots of our lovely children during
the production. If you would be
willing to assist us, please
contact the office – thank you!
What else are we great
at?
Awesome work to Luke S who competed extremely well
at the recent Speed Skating competition in Dunedin! Look
at all the medals and certificates.
Save the Date School Performance
Tuesday 13 September - 1.00pm and 6.30pm
Wednesday 14 September - 6.30pm
Thursday 15 September - 6.30pm
South West Zone Winter
Tournament
Congratulations to our sports teams that
competed at Hagley Park in the South
West Zone Winter Tournament. The
children were enthusiastic and played
some really great games showing
fantastic sportsmanship. Competition
was tough but Hoon Hay never gave up.
Our Football Red and Netball Red teams
both made it through to their finals, and
then both teams went on to win their final!
Well done both these teams as they won the
tournament, they will now go onto play at
Centrals later in August.
Congratulations – 1st at Zones
Going to Centrals
Our Taniwha's rugby team won all their games
until they came up against Rowley School in
the last game of the morning, who sadly put
an end to their winning streak. Hockey Red
had a mixed bag of results, but dug deep as a
team and finished 7th.
Welldonetoallourteamsandabigthank
youtocoachesNicoleScott,SimonHawes,
WhitneyHansenandBernieMcCarthywhoputsomuchtimeanddedication
intooursportteams.
Olympic Day - Hoon Hay - Wednesday 10th August
With only 7 days until the Rio Olympics begin we wish all our NZ athletes the best of luck. Here at
Hoon Hay we are getting behind our Kiwi athletes and learning about the Olympics during this time
and each class will be studying a country. We are also holding our own “Hoon Hay Mini Olympic
Day” on Wednesday 10th Aug (pp 11th Aug). This is for all the children and will run from 10.45am 12.30pm. We welcome parents to come and see the fun. We are asking children to dress in the
colours of the Country their class is representing on this day. The following list shows which country
each class is representing:
Room 1 - Australia
Room 2/3 - New Zealand
Room 4 - Italy
Room 5 - Samoa
Room 6 - Fiji
Room 7 - Argentina
Room 8 - Denmark
Room 9 - Romania
Room 10/11 - Mexico
Room 12 - Brazil
Room 13 - Zimbabwe
Room 14 - Kenya
Room 15 - Spain
Room 16 - Thailand
Room 18 - Poland
Room 19 - Egypt
Room 20 - Jamaica
Room 21 - Japan
CLASS PHOTOS
August 4
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ClassPhotos
Thursday 04 August
FullSchoolAssembly
HagleyWinterSport
Hot Chocolate
OlympicSports–10.40am–12.30pm
PTAMeeting–7.30pm
$2 to the hall
ppOlympicSports
before School
PTAHotChocolate
HagleyWinterSport
Friday 12
KidsinTown(selectedperforminggroups)
BOTMeeting–7pm
August
FullSchoolAssembly
HagleyWinterSport
TeamHarakeke,TeamKoruandLegendsOpenDay
PrimarySchoolsWinterTournament
HagleyWinterSport–Lastday
MightyMinnowsStudentLedConferences–3.15pm–5.45pm
September
2
FullSchoolAssembly
6-9
CycleSafety–Year6
7
PioneerBasketballFinals–4pm
9
NewandProspectiveParentsMeeting–9.30am
13–15
UrbanGarb-HoonHaySchoolProduction
16
FullSchoolAssembly
19
BrucePottervisiting
21
LibraryTravellingRoadshow–MightyMinnowsandTeamHarakeke
23
WinterSportsPrizeGiving–11.30am–12.20pm
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EndofTerm3
2016 School Terms
Term 3
Monday 25 July – Friday 23 September
Term 4
Monday 10 October – 12 noon Thursday 15 December
2016 Public Holidays
Monday 24 October
Labour Day
Friday 11 November
Show Day
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ADHD RESEARCH - The Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of
Canterbury are currently running a study testing a vitamin-mineral formula to treat ADHD in
children. If you have a child 7-12 yrs old with ADHD symptoms (an existing diagnosis is not
required) who is not currently taking medication, please see website: http://bit.ly/childadhd,
or contact Kathryn Darling . [email protected] or 03-364 2987 ext. 7705.
They only have a few spaces left and will only be taking new participants until the end of
term 3, so get in quick!
Learn to Irish Dance – For Boys and Girls aged 4 – 12 years. Beginners introduction class – first
lesson free. Hoon Hay Community Centre, 90 Hoon Hay Road AND 395 Marshlands Road.
Please contact Ann on 027 6636934 or 3385529.
O'Callahan Dance Studio - Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary classes held in Fisher Ave and
Domain Tce. Exam and Performance opportunities for all students. Enquire now to join us for
term three! [email protected] or 027 335 2759 or find us on Facebook
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Halswell, has places available for your child. In the Halswell Domain,
(behind the new Te Hapua, Halswell library and community centre) Halswell Road.
Sessions offered are: 8.30-11.30, 8:30 till 2:30 or 11:30 till 2.30. We take children from the ages
2-5 years. ECE hours available - You may be eligible for NO FEES up to 30 hours for all age
groups– come and talk to us about it. You will find that all our teachers are fully qualified,
registered and first aid certified. You are more than welcome to pop in for a visit and have
a look around or contact us Ph:[email protected]
THE HALSWELL TENNIS CLUB is having a “Have a Go Day” (free coaching) for juniors on
Sunday 21st and 28th August from 10am – 12noon. Bring a racquet to have a hit and come
along for a free session. This is a great opportunity to come and see what the Halswell Tennis
Club has to offer. Our registaration day is on Sunday 28th August.
- Junior Registration: 10am to 12 noon and includes a “Have a Go Day” (free coaching - for
Junior tennis enquiries please contact Debra on 322 8959, email [email protected]
- Senior Registration: from 1.00pm - for Senior tennis enquiries please contact Dean on 027
879 2167, email [email protected]
- Mid Week Tennis: every Tuesday morning from 9.30am. Opening Day: Tuesday 23rd
August, 9.30am. Women and men of all abilities and ages most welcome, friendly
atmosphere and morning tea provided! For Mid Week tennis enquiries please contact
Glennis on 021 258 3656, email [email protected]
For further information online visit www.halswelltennis.net
Kelly Sports – please see the following page for details on the Term 3 programme for Years 0
– 4.
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