KENAKENA SCHOOL
12 Donovan Road, P.O. Box 1441, Paraparaumu Beach
Phone: 298 4011 Cell: 027 7818315 [email protected]
[email protected]
Check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz
Keep your child safe: If absent please contact the office before 9.30am
Thursday, 8th September 2016
Term 3 Week 7
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa
Kim Kelly and Tatia Downer have organised Kenakena School’s participation in the
2016 Tournament of Minds following successful participation in the last four years.
TOM is a problem-solving programme for teams of students from both primary and
secondary schools. Students work together to solve a demanding, open-ended ‘longterm’ challenge over a six-week period. They have 10 minutes to present their solution
to a panel of judges and audience on Tournament Day. The team also participates in
an unseen ‘spontaneous’ challenge on Tournament Day.
TOM is an opportunity for students with a passion for learning and problem-solving,
to demonstrate their creative skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant and public way.
The TOM programme looks beyond academic achievement and understands that the
pursuit of excellence knows no boundaries. It offers real-world benefits: working in
teams, effective problem-solving, thinking outside the square and the use of
technology are values that employers are searching for in the employee of tomorrow.
Good luck for your involvement in the regional tournament in Palmerston North this
weekend!
The photographs below show our two teams working on their Spontaneous Challenge
skills during a lunchtime practice.
ARTSPLASH DANCE
Last Friday night I had the privilege of watching our forty-two strong Artsplash Dance
Group on stage at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington. The great thing about the
Kenakena performance is that it was student-composed and choreographed under the
guidance of our Performing Arts Programme teacher, Sam Edwards. Just a handful of
students in the group had any previous dance experience, yet they managed to
achieve an excellent performance in front of a full house at the MFC. Congratulations!
It was a joy to watch you on the big stage!
The photograph below shows the group at the Wellington Railway Station on their way
to the MFC.
A video of the group’s performance can be viewed on Kenakena School’s Facebook
Page at https://www.facebook.com/Kenakena-School-393417717371782/ .
THANK YOU, LIONS CLUB OF KAPITI!
On Tuesday night I was invited to a meeting of the Lions Club of Kapiti, where I was
presented with a grant of $5000 to assist with the re-surfacing of our school swimming
pool. This is a fabulous boost to our pool upgrade project. I was invited by the club
to do a presentation to its members on the business of running a successful school,
which was very well received by club members. See a photo of the presentation on
the Kenakena School Facebook Page.
Bruce McDonald
PRINCIPAL
BOOKINGS FOR PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS ARE NOW OPEN ON-LINE
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st September (from 2.15pm)
and Thursday 22nd September (from 2.15pm) and can be booked on-line. You get to
choose the day and time/s that suits you and this can be done in a couple of minutes.
Appointments are 15 minutes each.
Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz , put in the code yuba6 and then just follow the
Three Step Instructions. You will find that it is a very user friendly programme.
Interview bookings will be closed from Monday 19th September at 10am. To ensure
you get the time that you want, please make your bookings as soon as possible.
Maria McDonald (Reading Recovery Teacher) - If you would like an appointment with
Maria, please phone or email the school office.
If you are unable to come in, or go online at home, please phone Viv or Lynda in the
office or send a note in with your child so that we can make the appointment for you.
ROALD DAHL DAY
Every year, children around the world celebrate
the birthday of one of their favourite authors,
Roald Dahl. This September 13th would have
been his 100th birthday, and so we are
celebrating this at Kenakena.
Children are invited to dress up as any character
from one of his books and there will be a parade
in the afternoon for the whole school to
enjoy. Children from Mr. Morrison's class will
perform readings of his poems for the whole
school. At lunch time there will be some quiet
fun activities in the library and some readings of
parts of his books by teachers. There will also be
plenty of Roald Dahl books for children to read for themselves.
This will be a fun day that supports one of the greatest children's authors of our time
– looking forward to seeing some great costumes!
KAPITI JUNIOR TOUCH 2016-2017 REGISTRATIONS NOW ON
(Registration forms due back the 9th September)
Season Dates: The first leg of the season starts on Tuesday 11th October Thursday 8th December.
The second leg of the season starts on Tuesday 7th February 2017, and
finishes on Thursday 23rd March 2017.
Fees: $40pp, $25 per extra sibling per family.
(This includes the uniform fee)
Registration forms are still available from the School office.
CALENDAR FUNDRAISER
Order forms are coming home for Abacus Calendars featuring your children’s
artwork. These make great Christmas presents for family in New Zealand and
overseas. There are options for calendars, cards, diaries and photo calendars.
You will be able to view the artwork at Parent Teacher Interviews. Orders need to be
back by Friday 14th October (the end of Week One, Term 4).
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Connecting in the car
I am an Aucklander, so I basically live in a car. I recently did depressing calculations
about how many hours of my life I have spent commuting on Auckland’s clogged
roads. It is years! Not all of it was a tragic waste of time, though.
When commuting on my own I love listening to podcasts and audiobooks, but the
best times were when I was driving with my kids. Apart from mealtimes, car time
was perhaps the easiest place to talk with the children. You are close to each other
in a private space and because you are staring
straight ahead, rather than straight into their eyeballs, conversations seem a lot less
threatening. We had our most significant sex-and-dating talks while driving. I learnt
about their world of school and friends. We swapped jokes. Yes, it was very
dispiriting to find I'd been talking to myself for a while because I did not notice they
had plugged their headphones in and tuned out. But generally it worked very well.
Here’s a tip: ask your kids to find a radio station they like or ask them to put on their
playlist. Maybe you won’t enjoy it as much as your favourite hits-of-the-90s station,
but you will instantly have something to talk about.
One other tip: they are watching you. Nothing reveals character quite like driving. I
don’t think I need to say any more.
John Cowan
SCHOLASTIC BOOKS
The brochure for Issue 6 should have come home with your child/ren. The closing date for
this Issue is Thursday 22nd September.
For each order placed Kenakena School will receive 20% in value to obtain books and
resources for our school.
The simplest way to make an order is to use the Book Club Loop Application available at
either Apple or Android App Stores.
If you do decide to pay by cheque, please make these out to Scholastic New Zealand.
Thank you for placing orders and supporting our school.
Merrin Simpson, Parent Network
MYSTERY JARS
For the Festival of Fun
We would love every family to create a mystery jar.
The jars will be sold at the gala for $5 each.
What do you need to do?
1.
Get a jar - any size, any shape.
2.
Fill it up. Use your imagination!
Some suggestions: lollies, stationery, toiletries, or toys.
3.
Wrap it! Decorate or cover it so no one can see what you’ve hidden inside.
4.
Drop it off at the school office between now and the end of term three.
Thank you!
NO SUSHI ON FRIDAYS
Please note that there will no sushi available on Fridays for the remainder of this
term.
DENTAL CLINIC
If your child has a dental issue and you need to make a dental appointment you can
phone 0800 825583.
The mobile dental examination van will be onsite for 7 weeks from October 10 th to
check all students and to refer any needing further treatment to the Raumati Beach
Dental Hub.
NETBALL RESULTS 3rd September
TEAM
Kauri
Totara
Rata
Matai
Pohutukawa
RESULT
Lost
Drew
Lost
Won
Lost
SCORE
23-15
10-10
9-12
10-9
3-26
Player of the Day
Amelia Feaunati
Alicia Gouws
Tiana Strickland
Whole Team
Makayla Kearns
DATES TO REMEMBER
(Please check dates regularly as they may change)
2016
Term 3
Monday July 25- Friday September 23
Thursday 8th September
Teacher’s Union Meeting from 12.30pm
th
Tuesday 13 September
Rhythm Interactive for Yrs 0-4
Monday 19th September
BOT Meeting
Wednesday 21st September Parent Teacher Conferences. School will close at 2pm
Thursday 22nd September Parent Teacher Conferences. School will close at 2pm
Friday 23rd September
Term 3 Finishes - 3pm
Monday 10th October
Term 4 Begins
Monday 10th October
Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm
Wednesday 12th October
KK travel to CJC, Melbourne
Monday, 17th October
BOT Meeting
Thursday 20th October
KK return from CJC, Melbourne
Monday 24th October
Labour Day Holiday
nd
Wednesday 2 November CJC arrive in New Zealand
Saturday 5th November
Festival of Fun
th
Thursday 10 November
CJC return to Melbourne
Friday 11th November
Teacher Only Day
Friday 11th November
Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm
Tuesday 15th November
Year 8 Girls Gardisil Vaccination (3rd Dose)
Thursday 15th December
Year 8 Graduation
th
Friday 16 December
Term 4 finishes at 12miday
Term Dates for 2017
Term 1
Tuesday January 31- Thursday April 13
Term 2
Monday May 1-Friday July 7
Term 3
Monday July 24- Friday September 29
Term 4
Monday October 16 – Friday December 15
School Parent Network Friday Only Lunches
Please place order forms and money in a sealed envelope in the Blue Post Box in the
administration foyer before 9am. Correct money is always appreciated. Change of
less than $1 will not be given. Change of $1 or more will be returned to your children
in the Friday lunch basket. If you would like to join the Friday lunch team please call
Nicky Linstrom 972-5702 or 021 675-521
Kenakena School Friday Lunch Order
Name:
Room:
Meatlovers Pizza 1/4
Hawaiian Pizza 1/4
Cheese Pizza 1/4
Gluten Free Cheese
Nuggets & Chips
Fish & Chips
Hot Chips
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.50
$3.50
$3.50
$2.00
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Chow Mein
4 pk Chicken Sushi
4 pk Tuna Sushi
6 pk (3 chick + 3 tuna)
Wildberry Juicie
Tropical Juicie
$4.50
$4.50
$5.00
$5.00
$7.00
$1.00
$1.00
A special "Thank You" to our suppliers Kapiti Pak 'N Save - Domino's Pizzas - Sun Long Chinese Restaurant & Fast Food,
BiMi Sushi and Pita Pit Raumati.
Kenakena School Monday to Thursday Lunch Menu
Rolls
Price
Fruit
Ham Roll
$1.50
Apple
Egg Roll
$1.50
Banana
Chicken Roll
$2.00
Sandwiches (2 per pack)
Orange
Egg Sandwich
$2.20
Ham & Egg
$3.00
Corned Beef and Pickle
$3.00
Yoghurt (Fresh'n Fruity)
Ham, Cheese & Tomato
$3.00
Strawberry
Tuna Lettuce
$3.00
Fruit of the Forest
Cheese & Onion
$3.00
Natural
Ham Salad
$3.70
Chicken Salad
$3.70
Hot Food
BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato)
$3.70
(Metro Heart Tick Pies)
Mince Pie
Scones & Muffins
Mince and Cheese Pie
Cheese Scones
$1.30
Steak and Cheese Pie
$0.60
$0.60
$0.80
$1.50
$1.50
$1.50
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
Date Scones
$1.30
Goodtime Muffins Blueberry - Small
Goodtime Muffins Choc Chip - Small
$1.30
$1.30
Chicken Pie
Drinks
Just Juice Orange and
Mango
Pump Mini
$2.50
$1.80
$1.80
As this is a school community newsletter, please let the school office know of any successes that your child/children may have
had outside the school. We are only too happy to share their achievements.
The Board of Trustees in no way validates or endorses services/products advertised.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
3PM AFTERSCHOOL CARE - HOLIDAY PROGRAMME FOR SEPTEMBER
We are celebrating CHAMPIONS these holidays especially as we have all been
celebrating our athletes in Rio , we also know that we have champions in our household
.We want to help you to bring out the best in your child/ren in the area of not only sports,
but in art , culture , music , food and in many other ways . As we are all made so different ,
we here at 3pm , want to celebrate those differences , whilst having fun while we learn. We
have organised ROCK WALL CLIMBING ,for the adventurous, TEN PIN BOWLING ,
GYMNASTICS & EL RANCHO for a day of more adventures. We intend to have medals , a
podium , a cheering crowd and all the colours of the countries. Check out our website today
and book your child in for the best of these adventures .Aren’t we all loving these fantastic
warm days and being able to get outside .We may even have to be thinking hats ,
sunscreen , and lots of fresh water .Pop onto the website now at 3pm.co.nz , sign into Amy
plus , and you make the call .Book as many days as you want or as little as you require .
We will accept all registrations .If you have any questions call Mrs Cains , on 021 1249573 .
1 Realm Drive , Paraparaumu .
Bluebird
Theatre
Bluebird Theatre Kapiti presents a show for the whole family –
The Emperor’s Nightingale
by Han’s Christian Andersen, adapted by Rhonda Edwards with original music composed
and performed by Michelle Scullion.
2 days only, last week of the school holidays!
Where: Coasters Theatre, 15 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu
When: 7th and 8th October, shows at 11am and 1pm.
Tickets: $25/family of 4 or $6.50 each. U 2’s free.
Bookings: phone or text Anna on 021 02430430 or
email: [email protected]
Kapiti Island for Kids school holiday programme for ages 8-12 28-30 September
3 days of nature-based adventures, exploring the wildlife on exciting Kapiti Island. Incl. ferry, DOC
permits, accommodation, all food, 24-hour experienced adult supervision & guidance, kiwi-spotting
tour, nature talks/walks/discovery & fun games. $395 Limited to 12
spaces. [email protected]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -Theatreworks School holiday programme
If you enjoy performing then come and join our production for a fun week of acting and
singing.
Monday 3rd Oct - Friday 7th Oct 9-1pm
T: 293 7784 or E: [email protected]
Coastlands Star Search
The world famous Coastlands Star Search is on in Coastlands shopping town,
Paraparaumu in the second week of the October school holidays!
If you've got a talent - singing, dancing, gymnastics, acting, or anything you think the judges
would like to see, then please pick up an entry form from the Coastlands Information Desk.
There are two categories – Category 1 is Primary and Intermediate age, and Category 2 is
Secondary age
Be in to win awesome vouchers totalling $1,500 from Harvey Norman – first prize is a $400
Harvey Norman voucher, for EACH category. Coastlands Aquatic Centre are again on
board giving you the chance to win your very own private Pool Party at the Aquatic Facility.
You get a free run of the facility, choice of inflatables, hydroslide, spa… You can even play
your own music! Conditions apply.
In conjunction with “Coastlands Shopping Town”, “The Hits” and “Harvey Norman”.
Join Us For
The Greatest Show on Earth
Holiday Programme: children
ages 6 - 12
3rd - 7th October, 9:30 -12:00
at Kapiti Baptist Church
Stories, games, snacks, prizes
for more information or to book
please call 902 4826
SPORTS
LOVE TENNIS WEEKEND
10-11 September 2016
Come play tennis!
Paraparaumu Beach Tennis Club is running free LOVE TENNIS
WEEKEND from 1 – 4pm on 10-11 September.
Clubs around the lower north island are joining forces for a combined open weekend in an
effort to get more people of all ages playing tennis.
Paraparaumu Beach Tennis Club will be offering special ‘Hot Shots’ tennis for 8 year olds
and under using mini courts, nets and low compression tennis balls and fun games for older
children, while more accomplished players can test their skills against the ball machine or
simply have a hit. Some racquets will be available for use and people can meet the club’s
head coach Leonie Ware and get sorted for a summer of tennis!
Everyone who attends the open weekend will have the chance to win a trip for two to the
ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland early January. And anyone who joins the club over the
weekend goes in the draw to win a corporate table at the Wellington Tennis Open held in
March at the Renouf Centre.
Junior Convenor Donna Kieboom says “Now is a great time for tennis with summer on the
way people are feeling inspired about keeping fit and healthy. The Love Tennis Weekend
encourages anyone, of any age and any ability, to try tennis at their local club.”
Paraparaumu Beach Tennis Club is located at Percival Road, Paraparaumu Beach (by the
Te Atiawa hard courts).
Kapiti Coast Junior Softball
A great positive team game to introduce you children to.
Registrations are now open for under 7 to under 17 teams .
Visit kapiti Coast Softball Club website
www.kapitisoftball.co.nz
And register today.
HKCA Kapiti Junior Cricket - Are you interested in playing cricket in
the 2016/17season? Come along to our registration day/fun day on Saturday 17th
September, at 11am, at Paraparaumu Cricket Club, Whyte St, Paraparaumu Beach.
You can register online at https://goo.gl/forms/ota2TiaxLaz1eMKk1
Registration day/fun day will include fun games and a free sausage sizzle.
We have a range of forms of cricket;
++Superstar Cricket is designed for children in School Year's 1 & 2 - Learning cricket skills
and playing short game afterwards. This will be held Thursday's 3.30pm to 5.30pm at
Whyte Street.
++ Soft Ball Grade - Children in School Year's 3 & 4 playing anywhere from Khandallah to
Paraparaumu, on Saturday mornings, starting at 8.30am.
++ Hard Ball Grade - Children in School Year's 5, 6, 7 & 8 playing all over the Wellington
region, on Saturday mornings, starting at 8.30am.
Remember to like us on Facebook for more information. Kapiti Junior Cricket.
HKCA Kapiti Junior Cricket Committee
Kids fitness class NEXGEN is on at 318 Gym, 20-24 Tongariro St, Paraparaumu (next
to the Statue of Mary) every Friday at 4pm, taken by ex-Kenakena student Konor
Coan, Paraparaumu 1st XV Rugby Captain and Hurricanes U18 Camp selection
squad.
Cost is only $5 per child, children 8 years – 13 years.
Regular children already attend each week and the parents’ feedback is that “THEY
LOVE IT”!!
TUITION
Kapiti Wildheart Art - Term 4.
Sketching. Tuesday or Thursday 3.30-5pm.
Starts 11th October. Cost $120 for 8 weeks. Paraparaumu
Beach.
Contact Jacqui 0210696555 or email
[email protected]
ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
If you are in IT… then this course is for you!
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Individuals who require a basic understanding of the ITIL framework and how it may be used to
enhance the quality of IT service management within an organization
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IT professionals that are working within an organization that has adopted and adapted ITIL who
need to be informed about and thereafter contribute to an ongoing service improvement
programme.
Get certified and gain an understanding on how strategy flows throughout a service and how operations,
enable service excellence. Master the ITIL terminology, structure and basic concepts and the core
principles of ITIL practices for Service Management.
Candidates can expect to gain knowledge and understanding in the following upon successful completion
of the education and examination components related to this certification:

Service Management as a practice
(Comprehension)
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Service Lifecycle (Comprehension)
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Key Principles and Models
(Comprehension)
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Generic Concepts (Awareness)
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Selected Processes (Awareness)
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Selected Roles (Awareness)
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Selected Functions (Awareness)
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Technology and Architecture
(Awareness)
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ITIL Qualification scheme (Awareness)
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Various training options available: 1:1 training, weekend courses and travel to you options. Courses
include accredited material with a certified trainer.
I will beat any quote by 15% or contact me for current rates
$10 donation to Kenakena School for all training booked using KENAKENA as a reference upon
examination.
Desire Wallace
027 681 7284
Do you like to perform?
Great opportunity to learn from the best
Wednesdays in Raumati
Fridays in Waikanae 6-16yrs
Our tutor has recently performed in London’s West End and with Disney
Call 293 7784 to book.
Michelle Lewis
Principal - Waikanae Dance
[email protected]
Want to learn to sing or play the guitar? I am a young, energetic local music teacher
based in central Paraparaumu. I teach singing of all abilities and beginners guitar. I
have a first class honours degree in music and an ATCL diploma in musical theatre. I
have many years of singing experience in classical, contemporary and theatrical
styles - so regardless of your taste in music I can cater for you! Costs are $25 per
lesson or $225 for a 10 week school term. Call or Email Tessa for more information –
[email protected] 0272265476
Maths and English tuition - Boost your child’s confidence and education with
NumberWorks'nWords specialist after school tuition. We provide individualised
instruction in maths and English for students who are struggling to keep up and
those bursting to race ahead. Phone now for an assessment and introductory
lesson.
Phone Lizette at 9026655 or visit www.numberworksnwords.co.nz for more
information.
EVENTS
Re-Wild Your Grown Up - Queen Elizabeth Park Kapiti
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Sunday 11 September 1-3.30 pm
Wednesday 28 September 1-3.30 pm
Saturday 8 October 1-3.30 pm
For kids to show their grown ups how to play in the outdoors.
This is an fun outdoor experience for kids and their carers to “Go wild!” and learn more
things to do outside. We will explore a local wild place, get messy and experience more
fully the wonders of nature. A great chance to get off those screens for a bit and
reconnect with yourself, your family and your place. Meet at the US war memorial
Mackays Crossing,Queen Elizabeth Park. We will be walking for about 20 minutes – a
challenge but not impossible with push chairs.
This event can go ahead in most weathers. Suitable for mobile kids up to 14yrs and their
guardians.
Wear appropriate warm clothing and footwear, bring water and snacks.
Previous participants said:
“Liana was an enchanting leader of both kids and grown-ups. It was an invigorating afternoon,
with everyone leaving with smiles and wild sparkles in their eyes”.
Cost $15 per family. Numbers are limited for each session so please book via
[email protected]
Calling all Year 8 Parents and Whanau
Have your say about Paraparaumu College’s Future
We are developing a new plan to guide Paraparaumu College over the next three
years. We invite all parents and whanau to attend our consultation session. We will
discuss the aspects of Paraparaumu College which you value and ideas that you have for
developing the experience which Paraparaumu College offers.
Thursday 15th September, 7pm, Paraparaumu College Student Centre (in conjunction with
the Parents’ Association) Refreshments will be available.
LUX Festival Presents Glade
LUX returns in 2016 with a FREE indoor experience for all the family. Glade promises
to excite the imagination, oozing and glowing with weird nature and fantastical science
fiction. Explore this weird and wondrous world from 30th Sept to 9th Oct, perfectly
timed for the school holidays.
Tickets are being snapped up and so bookings are essential and can be made here.