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Newsletter

Friday 17 March – Term One Week 7, 2017 Tena  ra  koutou  ki  nga  hau  e  wha  –  Greetings  to  everybody.    

 We have enjoyed seeing the school set up like a campground this week with our Pod, 8, 9 and 10 campers. The children appeared to be having a great time as they learned to problem-solve together and had the opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with their peers. The weather couldn’t have been better! We have the Year 5 and 6 visits to the Terenga Paraoa Marae happening next week and we are very excited that our students have the opportunity to stay at this Marae, which has a rich cultural heritage. We also have our Pod 2 camp activities happening at the end of next week and hope the weather stays fine for them. We extend our thanks to all of the parents who have assisted, or who are still to help out, with these outdoor activities that are so valuable for our learners.  Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Naku Noa Rob Posthumus  

Ruia,  taitea,  kia  tū  kō  taikākā  anake  –  strip  away  the  bark  and  expose  the  heartwood.  

This  whakatauki  promotes  the  striving  for  and  pursuit  of  excellence.    

“Excellence  is  the  gradual  result  of  always  striving  to  do  better.”  (Patrick  Riley)      

MISSING/TAKEN    

At  least  two  pairs  of  sneakers/trainers  from  Pod  4  and  Pod  5  deck  area.    Both  are  named.    First  pair  are  size  7  New  Balance  bright  yellow  and  black.    The  second  are  size  4  Nike  blue  and  black  shoes.    If  they  have  made  it  home  by  mistake,  please  

return  to  the  office  asap.      Now  will  be  a  good  time  to  double  check  all  uniform  for  correct  names  also.  

       

 Happy Hurupaki Birthday to: Kiri-Maree Rodger, Hana Jeon, Peyton Slatter, Yuffie Clifton and Kaea Abraham!!!!

Tennis Doubles On Wednesday, Blake Hay and Coby Jones competed at the Whangarei Primary School Tennis Doubles Competition, playing seven games in total. They won all their games and even more impressive was the fact that they won the final against an Intermediate team. Rumour has it that “Do it for Hurupaki” was mentioned a number of times! Awesome effort, boys. We are all very proud of you.

EXTRA EXTRA At the inter-school swimming Tane Traill came 3rd in the year 4 breaststroke and also qualifies for the Northland Champs in Dargaville on April 11th. Well done, Tane.

EASTER RAFFLE!

If your child is going to buy a ticket, we do ask that they please donate an Easter item.

For all the new families of the school, this is a raffle run by the kids for the kids. We ask for each child to donate an Easter egg or some sort or Easter item (non-perishable, no hot cross buns please) and place it in the box in the office by Friday April 7th. Tickets will then be sold (50 cents) before school and at interval Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th April (to school children only). The money raised from the raffle goes towards wet weather games for every classroom. The draw will be made on Thursday 13th April.

Triathlon POSTPONED – Friday March 31st, 2017

Friday 31 March Hurupaki Triathlon – NEW DATE Monday 20 March BOT Meeting – 6.30pm Staffroom Mon/Tues 20/21 March Marae Stay – Pod 5 Tues/Wed 21/22 March Marae Stay – Pod 4 Thursday 13 April Last Day of Term One Monday 1 May First Day of Term Two Thursday 21 September School Photos REMINDERS:

• ICAS forms and fees to be returned by Friday 24th March, for registration. No late applications allowed. • PLEASE call before 2pm for any messages for children or changes to the bus or afterschool care.

(Messages are dispatched daily at 2.15pm.) Also please DON’T email absentees or messages for children to Louise or Paula. Rather, use website or leave a message on the phone system, this will ensure your message is received, especially if Louise or Paula are absent themselves.

PLEASE  REMEMBER:  NO  vehicles  are  to  enter  into  school  grounds  to  drop  off  children  between  8am  –  9am  and  2pm  –  3pm;  this  includes  no  entry  and  NO  PARKING  in  top  car  park  or  at  driveway  entrances  and  yellow  lines.  Please  help  us  keep  our  kids  safe.    

PLEASE  INFORM  YOUR  FAMILY  AND  FRIENDS  WHO  DROP  OFF  OR  PICK  UP. School absences, lateness, bus and afterschool care bookings/changes can be

reported online at www.hurupaki.school.nz and on the new PTC app.