KENAKENA SCHOOL 12 Donovan Road, P.O. Box 1441, Paraparaumu Beach Phone: 298 4011 Cell: 027 7818315 office1@kenakena.school.nz accounts@kenakena.school.nz Check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz Keep your child safe: If absent please contact the office before 9.30am Thursday, 16th October 2014 Term 4 Week 1 Dear Parents and Caregivers, He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa Welcome to Term 4, especially to families new to Kenakena School. Many of the parents I saw during the second week of the holidays said their children were looking forward to coming back to school; some were really looking forward to their children coming back to school! Most said they had also enjoyed having their children at home. We begin the term with a roll of 549. We’re looking forward to another Exciting, Motivating, and Positive term with fabulous learning opportunities for your children. 2014 MELBOURNE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME The 14 students participating in this year’s exchange programme flew out to Melbourne yesterday afternoon for a week of wonderful learning experiences. They will be hosted by families from our sister school, Caulfield Junior College (www.caulfieldjc.org.au), who will look after them and enable them to experience day-to-day life in a city of around four million people. Our students will participate in a range of learning activities including a mid-city search and find, negotiating at Queen Victoria Market, visiting the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne Museum and involvement in an Aboriginal Incursion, as well as attending classes at the school. Expedition leader Sue Gray and teacher Laura Yousif (the recipient of the Board of Trustees Study Grant) are accompanying the children. SAFETY IN THE SUN AND SCHOOL-ISSUE SUN HATS MEMO TO PARENTS: SAFETY IN THE SUN AND THE WEARING OF SCHOOL - ISSUE SUN HATS October 16, 2014 Now that summer is here, it is important that you give consideration to keeping your children safe in the sun. At school we try to schedule most outdoor activities for when the sun is not at its most fierce and ensure your children wear their school-issue sun hats. We need you to play your part in the sun smart partnership by sunblocking your children before they leave for school and provide sensible clothing that covers their shoulders. The school-issue sun-hat system has been run as follows: o o o o o o The school owns monogrammed sun hats for all students. The hats are numbered so we know which hat has been issued to which child. They are all of the same design and are issued to your children in Terms 1 and 4. The sun-smart design shades their face, neck and ears and children must wear them during Term’s one and four. The hats are individually stored in classrooms and must not be taken home. The school will organise for the hats to be washed. Hats will be collected at the end of Term 1 and re-issued at the beginning of Term 4. . . . However, we have been having some issues maintaining the effectiveness of this system because of the number of children who are losing or misplacing their hats. The replacement of lost hats has cost us $1000 to cover. This has been partially due us having a very poor response to invoices being sent out to the parents of children who no longer have their hats. We will need to re-look at our school-issue hat system for on-going viability and see what changes we need to put in place to make it work. In the meantime, we need to implement some immediate changes to manage your children’s safety in the sun. Those changes are: If your child no longer has a school-issue sunhat because it has been lost or misplaced, he or she will need to wear a similar hat with a wide brim. (Baseball cap-style hats will not be suitable as they do not protect the back of the neck). Please clearly label your child’s hat with their name. If you have received an invoice for a lost hat, your child’s hat will be replaced upon payment of the invoice. To ensure we have enough school-issue hats for younger children, Years 7&8 students will be able to return their school-issue hats if they would prefer to wear their own suitable hat. From next Monday, October 20, any children who do not have a suitable hat will be required to sit in the shade during morning tea and lunchtime breaks. TEACHER ONLY DAY A reminder that our annual School Review and Planning Day takes place on Friday, November 14. It is on this day that we review our 2014 operations and begin the planning process for 2015. This year our focus is on reviewing learning projects and professional development and focussing on where these areas will go in 2015. By beginning this process now and devoting un-interrupted time to it, we can begin next year very well prepared. For more information on teacher only days, check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz. 2015 ENROLMENTS We are in the process of planning for 2015. If you have a child starting school as a five-year-old next year and haven’t yet informed us, please contact Lynda at the school office to let us know. If you have friends, workmates, relatives or acquaintances who are intending to enrol their children at Kenakena in 2015, please encourage them to get in touch. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING The Board’s next regular meeting is next Monday night at 7.30pm in the school’s Board Room. Bruce McDonald PRINCIPAL WHANAU HUI Nau Mai, Haere Mai, Parents and whanau who are interested in being part of Kenakena’s Whanau Group are invited to attend our next Whanau Hui to be held on Tuesday 21st October at 7pm. We will be discussing how we can contribute to the success of this year’s FESTIVAL of FUN! Items on the agenda will include: Hangi Preparations and Overnight Security of the School’s premises. Remember “many hands, make light work”. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Waireka Collings at gwcollings@xtra.co.nz or by text on 0211838284. We look forward to meeting with you all again. PARENT NETWORK If you still have gala raffle tickets can you please return them to the school office. Even if you haven't been able to sell them we need the tickets returned so we can organize the raffle. Please return the tickets and money by next Wednesday 22 October. We can't go ahead with the raffle until all tickets are accounted for. If you haven’t already done so…please go to the following link and fill in the Volunteer Sheet for the school Gala on 8th November. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CUduiWPpi0IvqTWC3eay1_TV4v96y6kRiMdoxpmGuec/view form?usp=send_form Thanks in advance for your help. We want this to be another great success this year! FUNDRAISING CALENDARS/CARDS/DIARIES/NOTEBOOKS There is an option of buying calendars, cards, diaries or notebooks with the same artwork printed on the front. Colour calendars or packs of 8 cards cost $12.00 and diaries cost $15.00. Order forms need to be back to the office with your money by Monday, 20th October (start of week 2, Term 4). photo If you want to order a calendar, cards, diary or notebook (prices the same as above) you have to email your own photo and order it online by going to www.submitphoto.co.nz click on School Orders then click on To Submit Photos and follow the instructions. th To – Tipene Kennedy (Rm 18) who raced in a tri series for BMX in the holidays. He came 4 in his age group. This week he travels to Auckland for the North Island champs. Good luck Tipene. Military FitNZ After School Clubs.... ARE BACK!! Tues 28th Oct - Tues 2nd Dec at KENAKENA SCHOOL OR Thurs 30th Oct - Thurs 4th Dec at RAUMATI BEACH SCHOOL 6 week duration (1 session per week) 3.30-4.45pm $67 per child Children from ANY school are welcome!! Don't let your children miss out - fill in your application NOW! http://www.milfit.co.nz/Kids-After-School-FitNZ.html or call Tania on 021 110 0492 for further information 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 We can get you up to $3500 cash and excellent interest rate discounts when you refinance your mortgage. I can also help with re-structuring your mortgage enabling you to pay it off quicker, property investment & 90% lending. Call Raewyn on 0272465696 or email Kapiti@mortgagesolutions.co.nz for more info and conditions. Paid advertisement Cleaner Available: Honest, reliable & trustworthy cleaner with excellent references. Please call Holly 9020798 or 0211642861. CHILDCARE PORSE EDUCATOR – Spaces available for children of all ages before, during, after school and in the holidays. Handy Arnold Grove location. Contact Natalia 021 775 795. Wise Owl Early Childhood Centre - now have spaces available in their preschool and Infant and toddler classrooms. Flexible sessions available as well as 20 hours ece. We offer weekly Kapa Haka, Japanese Mat times and fortnightly gym trips to Mazengarb gym. Please visit or contact Joan or Jo on 04 299 6133 or email wiseowl.raumati@xtra.co.nz ABC Paraparaumu "Working with families to make a positive difference in the lives of Children" We now offer four hour morning and afternoon free sessions for Children over 3, as well as our 8:45 3:30pm and 8:00 - 5:30pm sessions. Come visit and meet our trained and caring teachers. Contact Catie our Centre Manager or Stephanie our Office Administrator on 04 2983 790 ABC Bluegum: Family friendly childcare Offering care all year round Free sessions for 3 and 4 year olds Spaces now available Check out our web page: www.kidicorp.co.nz Ring: 04 9055151 or call in anytime and have a look around sKids Before/After School Care– Kids just love it!. SKIDS KENAKENA (Paraparaumu Beach Scout Hall, Te Kupe Road – across from Kenakena School). Term time open: 7 am - 8.30 am and 3 pm – 6 pm (6.30 pm at no extra charge by arrangement). Pick up/drop off is from outside the school office by walking bus, class room pick ups if required – We provide a safe, structured and fun programme, so much so that your kids won’t want to leave!. After School/Before School, Full, PartTime and Casual bookings available, reasonable rates, CYFS approved, Oscar subsidies are now up to $3.98 per hour from 1 April 2014! If you are working, studying, have health issues (supported living payment) or if any of your children are on a work and income child disability allowance – means tested (all siblings are also then eligible) talk to us about your eligibility for full subsidy for both term time and holiday support, you will be very surprised how affordable quality care can be! Keeping programmes local to meet your family’s needs! Child Youth and Family approved and Oscar Subsidies available. Contact Sonia on 364 8852, 027 739 1986 or sonia@skids.co.nz. Enrol online, it’s easy! at: www.skids.co.nz skids – proud supporters of the Kenakena School Festival of Fun! Babysitting available by 15 year old Paraparaumu College student. Paraparaumu Beach area. ph 9046143 or 0221659627 Babysitting Service Available – Reliable, experienced and responsible college student. References available. From 2 years and up. Price: $30 for first 4 hours. $10 per hour thereafter. For more info call: 021 123 7687 or 902 3416. Babysitter available – Samantha McGhie, 16 year old, Paraparaumu College student, experience with 3 younger siblings, previous babysitting jobs and completed a Plunket Babysitting course. Phone: 298-9076 or 022 098 5723 to txt. PETCARE NU’s HOUSESITTING & PETSITTING Nu’s provides security and peace of mind for owners and pets alike. With owners knowing their house is occupied and pets knowing that they are still in the same house with their own bed and toys. HOUSE SITTING PRICES: DAILY RATE - One Dog $30, Additional Dogs $10, One Cat $25, Additional Cats $5, One Dog & One Cat combination $35, Additional Dogs $10, Additional Cats $5, Other Pets negotiable. Homesit only - No Pets $20. Minimum $100 charge for all bookings. Sitting fee is to be paid 7 days prior to Sit commencing. Text or Call – 0278280440. Check us out on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nushouseandpetsitting EVENTS Kapiti Women’s Centre has many excellent courses on offer for Term 4, and they are still only $15 (plus any equipment fees). Check out www.kapitiwomenscentre.org.nz for the full course programme, and join us to get painting, carving, drawing, singing, cycling, speaking, stretching….and more! Low cost childcare is available alongside courses. Phone the centre on 902 6222 or drop in to 7 Ngahina St Paraparaumu. Kids & Family Disco as a non profit fundraiser in the Raumati South Memorial Hall on Tennis Court 1st November 6-8pm. This is family friendly (no drop offs). Kids 14 and under please. We are doing this to raise money for our Oxfam TrailWalker 100km walk. All funds will go towards that. It is $10 per family and there will be limited spaces (due to hall capacity). DRESS UP!!! We will have prizes, treats for sale and lots of fun music. To be sure not to miss out on a ticket for your family please go to the below link, click the donate now and donate $10 - when filling out details be sure to include your name and the word disco so we can give you a ticket. Tickets will also be sold at the door if there are any left. We look forward to see you and your kiddies. http://www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz/otw15/teams/its-siblingthing St John Youth – Learn first aid, healthcare, leadership skills and much more. Our Penguin Programme is for 6-8 year olds and our Cadet Programme is for 8-18 year olds. Come and check us out at the Coast Community Church, 56 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu Meeting times are 7-8:30pm on Thursday’s Term Fees are only $10 per term, excellent value for money For further information contact Steve Wilkinson – District Youth Manager on 021822670 The Politically Incorrect Guide to Raising Boys and Girls - 30th October, Southwards, 7.30pm Tickets Available online from Te Horo School www.th.school.nz “We’re constantly being bombarded with people telling us that boys are in crisis, or girls are, or both. We hear an awful lot about the lack of male role models on boys, and the impact of pop culture on girls. We also hear a lot about Mars and Venus and all the latest ‘brain science’ which at first glance seems to be saying that boys and girls are so radically different we apparently come from completely different planets. What’s really going on with our boys, and what’s really up with our girls? In this entertaining, thought provoking, and informative show Nigel will give you the answers to all this stuff as he takes the audience on a ride through the business of getting boys and girls all the way through childhood, adolescence, and beyond, in a complicated world. The talk includes some language that may offend” After School Ceramic 'Star' Dish Workshop- come and make you own, personalise and decorate; perfect for little hands to shape. Weds 22nd and 29th Oct, 3.30-5pm Cost $60 includes all clay, glazes and firings. 5yrs+ Bookings essential. www.kayebustinstudios.com Cell: 02102720716 Life Education is excited to announce we are partnering with The Color Run for the 2015 series! Wellington: Sunday March 29, 2015 at Trentham Memorial Park Registrations are now open at thecolorrun.com Run with Team Harold! Be sure to register and run with Team Harold on the day! Sign up with a reduced cost Team Ticket for any of the events and choose Team Harold as your team. As part of Team Harold we encourage you to create a fundraising page to raise funds for Life Education and make your run count! Create your Fundraising Page or make a Donation Here Share Tweet Forward SPORT Aikido classes Junior Aikido classes (10 - 13 yr) start again at 9AM-9:50AM on Saturday 18 October in the Waikanae Wrestling Club, on Park Ave. For further details see http://aikidokapiti.webs.com/kidsclasses.htm or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AikidoKapiti. New students are welcome. Inquiries to aikidokapiti@gmail.com, or contact Blair (904 3396) Raumati Swimming Club has spaces for term 4 for children aged 4 and over. Come along and swim with Raumati Swimming Club in a fun atmosphere at the Coastlands Aquatic Centre. From our Tuesday club night programme to our squad programme. Something for everyone. All abilities welcome. Contact Jacqui for a free assessment and trial secretary@raumatiswimming.co.nz , call 022 010 3377 or check our website www.raumatiswimming.co.nz Waikanae Swimming Club The Club provides swimming lessons catering for beginners (aged 5+) through to those needing stroke correction, fitness and technique. We organize distance swims, race and timing nights and a family bbq. We are non-competitive but want to see Kapiti kids and teens being able to swim. Club nights are Monday and Thursday evenings (starting 3 November) at the Waikanae Swimming Pool, Ngarara Road, Waikanae. Session times are 6-6.30, 6.30-7, 7-7.30, 7.30-8.00 (least confident swimmers and beginners at the 6.00 session). Fees (for 24 lessons – 12 in Nov/Dec and 12 in Feb/March 2015): 1st child - $80; 2nd child - $70; 3rd child - $60; 4th child - free. To register go to www.sportsground.co.nz/waikanaeswimming. Edwards 902 1780 or email Waikanae.swimclub@gmail.com. Any questions, ring Helen CUT OFF DATE FOR REGISTRATION IS THE 19TH OCTOBER’ TUITION WildHeart Art Classes,Term 4,Wednesday SCULPTURE.Thursday SKETCHING. 3.30-5pm. 8-12 year olds,Paraparaumu Beach . ph/text Jacqui 0210696555 or jacquivandenbergartist@gmail.com Family Zumba® Class Where – Raumati South Memorial Hall When – Sunday 5th Oct 2014 Time – 3pm – 3.45pm Cost – Gold coin donation All ages welcome. Come and experience part of an adult’s class and a kid’s class in 45mins. Find us on Facebook – ZUMBA Fitness with Claire & Dot Claire – 027 4499046 Dot - 027 3130520 Facepaint studio- for aspiring make-up artists is now taking bookings for the second week of the school holidays. Our introductory workshops we will be covering Bridal/wedding make-up. Mature skin and teenage skin workshops. $50 per session booking essential. Please contact Charlie@facepaintstudio.co.nz, 021 0851 9138 for more info. Venue: Kapiti Community Centre. Kapiti Box Fit Classes Nothing gets you fitter faster or with as much fun. One of the most exciting full body workouts tailored to your individual fitness level and body type. If you have little kids in tow, bring then along too and they can play with their toys (or the other kids) off to the side while you work out. Your first class is free! So bring a friend and enjoy getting fit in a really supportive environment. Day time and evening classes from $5 per class. More info facebook.com/KapitiBoxFit or phone Moira on 022 045 3065 “I attend the box fit classes and as a mother of young children, I have found this the most supportive and effective exercise classes I have ever done. Moira runs them not for profit, but to make lasting changes in the lives of women.” Worried about your reading, writing, or maths skills? Help is available for adults in Paraparaumu and Otaki at times to suit. Develop new reading and writing skills Become computer savvy Gain work readiness skills Make your money go further To find out more, phone 0800 7323 464 or email literacykapiti@paradise.net.nz Classes are at no direct cost to the learner DATES TO REMEMBER th Monday 20 October (Please check dates regularly as they may change) BOT Meeting Tuesday 21 October Whanau Group Hui Thursday 23rd October Melbourne Exchange students return Monday 27th October Labour Day Holiday Wednesday 5th November CJC Melbourne arrive at Kenakena (return 13th) th Saturday 8 November Festival of Fun Gala Friday 14th November Teacher Only Day Monday 18 November BOT Meeting Thursday 20th November Athletics Friday 28th November Parent Helpers Morning Tea nd Tuesday 2 December – Kenakena’s Got Talent Final at Paraparaumu College from 7pm Monday 9 December BOT Meeting Term 4 Ends Wednesday 17th December Term Dates for 2015 Term 1 starts Monday 2nd February and ends Thursday 2nd April Term 2 starts Monday 20 April and ends Friday 3rd July Term 3 starts Monday 20th July and ends Friday 25th September Term 4 starts Monday October 12th ends Thursday 17th December 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 Sharon on 9054755 or text 0211921021. Kenakena School Friday Lunch Order Name: Room: Meatlovers Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Fried Rice Hawaiian Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Chow Mein Cheese Pizza 1/4 $3.00 4 pk Chicken Sushi Gluten Free Cheese $3.50 4 pk Tuna Sushi Nuggets & Chips $3.50 6 pk (3 chick + 3 tuna) Fish & Chips $3.50 Wildberry Juicie Hot Chips $2.00 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 and BiMi Sushi 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 $0.60 $0.60 $0.80 $1.50 Tuna Lettuce Cheese & Onion Ham Salad Chicken Salad $3.00 $3.00 $3.70 $3.70 BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) $3.70 Scones & Muffins Cheese Scones Date Scones $1.30 $1.30 Goodtime Muffins Blueberry - Small Goodtime Muffins Choc Chip - Small $1.30 $1.30 Fruit of the Forest Natural Hot Food (Metro Heart Tick Pies) Mince Pie Mince and Cheese Pie Steak and Cheese Pie Chicken Pie Drinks Just Juice Orange and Mango Pump Mini $1.50 $1.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $1.80 $1.80
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