Kia ora koutou te whanau

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome back to the 2012 school year. I hope you enjoyed a restful break with your families. It is great to see

both the staff and children looking refreshed and settling in quickly to the school routines. An especially warm

welcome to our many new families who have joined us this year; Maddy Armstrong (Rm 6),

Hannah Arrandale-Wilson (Rm 12), Holly Arrandale-Wilson (Rm 13), Sarah-Kate Birkett (Rm 9), Joshua Book (Rm 14),

Nicholas Book (Rm 19a), Loretta Bradley (Rm 3), Josiah Ching (Rm 19a), Gabriel Connor (Rm 5), Phoebe Connor (Rm 11),

Angus Dawson (Rm 4), Charlotte Dawson (Rm 4), Robert De Kriek (Rm 12), Haylee Gardiner (Rm 15), Jackson Gosling (Rm 3),

Ava Holmes (Rm 2), Emma Howley (Rm 14), Hayden Jones (Rm 19a), Isabelle Kerr (Rm 17), Eden McCrorie (Rm 3),

Luca McCrorie (Rm 3), Dannielle McLaren (Rm 21), Luca McRae (Rm 19), Adrienne Nelson (Rm 21), Keharn Netto (Rm 20),

William Papps (Rm 19a), Connor Redwood (Rm 17), Tarn Stephenson (Rm 20), Paige Stewart (Rm 2), Daniel Sturm (Rm 2),

Khang Tang (Rm 22), Utanh Tang (Rm 24), Railey Tran (Rm 3), Michelle Walker (Rm 4), Tashana Mathews (Rm 12),

Caitlin Cameron (Rm 22) and Cassidy Thomas-Bennett (Rm 15) – we have had 38 new students start with us at the beginning of the

year. We welcome back teacher Cade Armstrong and his family and we also welcome new teacher, Mrs Megan Saxon in Room 8

along with Vikki Mark who will be working in the library part-time. We had a productive Teacher Development Day prior to school

starting with a neurological researcher talking to us about brain development in children followed by a ‘hands on’ art lesson. The

teachers’ art efforts are on display in the foyer.

Over the holiday period there has been plenty of activity on site at Henley School with the completion of the Maitai Special Needs

Satellite Class near Room 16. This facility is designed for special needs students in the Richmond/Waimea area and will allow them

to be incorporated into the Waimea Campus and eventually transition through to the Waimea College Special Needs Unit.

Previously many of these students had to taxi into Nelson for their education. We look forward to this addition to our campus.

Along with the Special Needs class we now also have the One Day School for gifted children located on our campus operating out

of Room 16. This was previously based at Appleby School and will operate on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during term

time. You can find out more about the One Day School through their website at www.giftededucation.org.nz/

Our junior sandpit is being redeveloped at present and we are also working on tidying up the top court that has been affected by

tree root damage. Part of this area will be dug up, resealed and court markings repainted. The hall is also due for some

maintenance this year including an internal repaint and general tidy up.

A reminder that our William St driveway is not to be used for picking up and dropping off your child/children and we appreciate

your cooperation by parking in the new carpark at the William Street entrance and using the pedestrian access up the driveway to

the school. This minimises the risks to the large number of children we have on site.

Thank you to parents for sending your children correctly dressed in our compulsory school uniform. They look fantastic and we get

many positive comments about them. As we are now in the swimming season it would be great if parents could ensure that items

of clothing (including school hats) are clearly named.

Finally, schools work best when communication lines are open and people feel comfortable to speak in a frank and honest way. If

you do have any concerns regarding your child please make sure you discuss it with your child’s teacher, the deputy principals (Eric

and Jan) or myself as soon as possible. Teachers are generally available in classrooms from 8.30am however it is often best to make

an appointment if you have a concern best discussed without the child being present or when more time is required.

All the best to our Senior Syndicate students who are staying at Bethany Park Camp in Kaiteriteri over the next couple of weeks. A

big thanks to the teachers who have spent a lot of time organising this outdoor education experience for them and also to the

parent volunteers who will be taking part. Finally, our school Swimming Sports are to be held at Nayland Pool on Friday 2nd

March.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Kind regards, John

HENLEY

SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

56a William Street

Richmond

Nelson

Ph (03) 544 8904

Email: office@henley.school.nz

Website: www.henley.school.nz

16 February 2012

No: 1 Term 1

REACH HIGH - STRIVE FOR KNOWLEDGE - LIVE WITH ALL YOUR HEART

Fri 17 Feb

CONFIRMATION OF UPCOMING DATES

Fri 17 Feb Parent Liaison Group meeting – 9.00am – Staffroom

Fri 17 Feb Senior Syndicate Picnic

Mon 20 – Wed 22 Feb Rooms 12 & 10 on camp

Tues 21 Feb Middle Syndicate Evening Picnic – 5.30 to 7.00pm

Tues 21 Feb Room 24’s Reservoir Creek trip

Wed 22 Feb Board of Trustees meeting – 7.00pm - Staffroom

Wed 22 – Fri 24 Feb Rooms 9 & 11 on camp

Mon 27 – Wed 29 Feb Rooms 7 & 8 on camp

Tues 28 Feb Rooms 22 & 13 – Reservoir Creek trip

Fri 2 March Swimming Sports (Nayland Pool)

SECOND HAND UNIFORM

If you have any second hand uniform items you

would like included in the next sale please bring

the items along to the school office. The office

has a form for you to fill in regarding the items

you would like to sell then they’ll be passed to

the Parent Liaison Group.

SCHOOL HATS

There are some school hats

available for sale from the

School Office

Brimmed (navy with logo) – 57cm $15.00

Brimmed (navy with logo) – 59cm $15.00

Bucket (navy with logo) – 54cm $15.00

Bucket (navy with logo) – 58cm $15.00

VOLLEYBALL

KIWI / INCREDIBALL CRICKET

HARDBALL CRICKET

SUMMER SOCCER

RIPPA RUGBY

Notices have, by now, been distributed to all students with

information on the summer sports available for Term 1.

Sports notices need to be in by Friday 17 February.

Registration forms are available from the office.

Please return all registration forms with payment to the

Office.

SUMMER HOCKEY - SOFTBALL

If your child would like to play summer hockey or softball

you can obtain further information on these sports via

these contact details.

Hockey Nelson - Phone: 547 9988

- Email: nelsonhockey@xtra.co.nz

Softball - Janice Oliver (Sport Tasman)

- Phone: 546 3305

- Email: janice.o@sporttasman.org.nz

BOOK CLUB

Orders for the current Book Club

campaign close on

FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY

ASB BANK SCHOOL BANKING

The School Banking service

continues this year. There is

an ASB box in the office area

(over by the uniform display),

for your child to place their

deposits.

Deposits are to be in the

banking box by the end of

the day each Tuesday.

If you would like to open a school

banking account for your child there are

forms available at the school office.

SUNSCREEN

In the newsletter this year, I will share photos of children throughout

the school engaged in Mathematics

Maths Tip – count, count and count some more! Count forwards,

backwards, in 10s, 100s, 1000s, 2s or 5s.

Remember, your class teacher is available to talk to you about any

questions you may have regarding Mathematics..

COMMUNITY NOTICES COMMUNITY NOTICES COMMUNITY NOTICES

CREATIVE KIDZ Drama and Movement Classes

For ages 5-10. Children build confidence, communication and

drama skills and have fun! Professional Curriculum. Nelson

and Richmond classes. Enrol now for term 1. To enrol or to find

out more contact Hester Phillips, 5466638 or 021 202 1573

Guiding in Waimea (Twin Peaks Rural District)

Guiding in this area re-starts week beginning 13th

February.

Waimea Pippins – Wednesday 15th

starting at 3.30 – 4.30pm

At Holy Trinity Church Hall, Richmond. Contact: Tina Holland

544 1744 or 027 4296334

Waimea Brownies – Tuesday 14th

starting at 5.30pm – 6.30pm

For new & younger Brownies. & 5.30pm – 7.00pm for older

girls.

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Richmond. Contact: Tash Whitehead

547 3007

Waimea Guides – Thursday 16th

starting 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Richmond. Contact: Jo Hutson-

Nelson

548 9017 or 0273811280 Kirsten Maling 027 3901296

Welcome back to all our great volunteer leaders and we

look forward to a fun Term 1 2012

Sue Burrowes

DC Twin Peaks Girl Guide Rural Districts 541 9689

VIOLIN LESSONS

Clare Corban-Banks is conducting violin lessons at Henley

School during the Friday lunch hours. If you would like your

child to receive lessons please contact Clare at 547 3478,

0276368817 or edrick@clear.net.nz

PRETTY SMART - HUGE SALE

Quality used clothing for babies, children and adults. Plus shoes, toys and

baby gear, all at bargain prices!!

When: Thursday 23 February 2012 - 9.00am – 4.00pm

Where: 173 Rutherford Street (Church of Christ Hall)

$2.00 admision - Cash sales onl - No cheques

Enquiries to: 547 7968, 548 9135, 547 4733 or 539 4561

Email: prettysmartsale@gmail.com Text: 021 240 0479

RICHMOND KIDS CARE

Morning/After School and Holiday Care

Morning Care is from 7:15am to drop off at school After School Care is 3pm to 6pm daily.

We pick up children at school.

A free visit is available to you to see what we do at our Morning and After School Programmes

For bookings phone us at 544 759 Spaces for most days now available.

WINZ subsidy is available (conditions apply)

COME AND MEET THE

CENTRAL PULSE

PLAYERS

For Year 6, 7 & 8

Saxton Stadium

Sat 10th March

10am – 12noon or 1pm – 3pm

Free

Phone 547 4450 or 0276 631

759 for more details PORT NELSON - KAURI KIDS AQUATHON

Sunday March 25

Open to kids in Years 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 – enter individually or in teams of two

Individuals $20.00 - Teams $30.00

Some entry forms available at the school office

For more information phone Amanda Dykzeul, Nelson Events, 545 8453 or 021 026 87794,

email admin@nelsonevents.co.nz Website www.nelsonevents.co.nz

WEETBIX KIDS

TRYATHLON

Sign UP now at

www.weetbix.co.nz

Or phone 09 531 5080

St John Youth

Its about making the most of your time, having fun and meeting new

people, all while taking part in a programme that will encourage

discovery, adventure and learning. We focus on teaching First Aid,

Leadership and Life Skills, with fantastic opportunities to participate in

camps and competitions.

Our Penguin Programme is for 6-8 year olds and our Cadet

Programme for those 9-18. We also welcome any new leaders, where

we provide support and resources to make a difference to the lives of

Young People. Come and check us out, or for further information

www.stjohn.org.nz or contact Tracy at: tracy.simonsen@stjohn.org.nz

,544 5002 or (0274)678 834.

Your Local Division is Richmond which meet on a Wednesday at 6.00

to 7.30pm at Richmond Scout Hall, A&P Showgrounds, Lower Queen

Street

VORTEX WIND KARTING – AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

Vortex Wind Karting is starting up an after school club for kids aged 9 years and over.

You can find our more about us on www.vortexwindkarting.co.nz

On club nights you will have half an hour to spend racing around the track and another

half hour learning about blokarts. We will meet up weekly (or more if you want) at

4.00pm at the Vortex track (behind the horse racing track in Richmond). At the end of

each term we would like to have races for age groups. The cost is $10.00 per session.

If you are interested please call Murray or Ally on (03) 547 2197 or 0800 2VORTEX.

There are some information leaflets at the school office.

Brook Sanctuary Open Day

A chance for a great Family day out in the beautiful Brook

Sanctuary

Sunday 19th February 11am - 4pm

Through the campground at the top of Brook St.

Bring the family and enjoy:

a picnic in the beautiful sanctuary surroundings

the passing Tui and Kereru flocks winging up the valley

our new ‘native fish’ experience aquarium With help from NMIT Aquaculture, DOC and Cawthron we have a chance for you to get up close to some of our unique native fish species.

learning about the critters that are teeming in the Brook stream with the ‘waimaori stream care’ programme.

learning what the sanctuary is doing and get involved in Nelson’s most exciting conservation project.

chill out with Live Music

story telling Be carried along with a story of a river as it flows from Mountain to sea told by the magical puppeteer John Crick

Kids activities

Raffles

guided walks through the bush along the fantastic tracks, lovingly hand crafted by our dedicated volunteers

Food and drinks on sale

Real Fruit Icecream

Come on up the Brook and join us as we celebrate the

progress so far and help build a sanctuary surrounded by

a pest proof fence where the ecosystem will recover and

become a huge asset for future generations to enjoy. Only

a gold coin donation for a fantastic day out!

For more information see our website

www.brooksanctuary.org.nz

Or phone 546 2422

KIDZ TIME OUT

For 7-11 year old’s.

A fun afternoon each Wednesday in termtime.

with games, craft, interactive discussions,

prizes and surprises.

3.45-5.15

Richmond New Life Café,

85 Wensley Road $2 per child/week.

STARTS WEDNESDAY 8TH

FEB

For info phone Jenny on 544 1094 ext 4 or 0277533292

GIRLS' BRIGADE

Meetings at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 27 Dorset St,

Richmond.

Tuesday 3.30-5.00pm for girls aged 5-18yrs.

Learn to live a balanced life and develop new skills

and interests.

Contact Glenda on 544-9931

NELSON/TASMAN SCHOOL 2012 – SPRINT ORIENTEERING SERIES

Mondays 5 to 6pm - $3.00 per event or $15.00 for the series -

for more information and to keep track of details go to www.noc.org.nz