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Newsletter

Friday 26 August – Term Three Week 5, 2016

Tena  ra  koutou  ki  nga  hau  e  wha  –  Greetings  to  everybody.    

We  have  been  reviewing  our  school  vision  and  strategic  plan  to  take  us  through  the  next  four  to  five  years.  It  was  great  to  see  many  parents  contributing  their  ideas  to  our  display  in  the  library  during  the  student-­‐led  conferences.    We  are  now  at  the  point  of  making  a  final  decision  about  our  vision,  which  is  the  driving  statement  for  the  school.  It  should  clearly  focus  on  what  we  as  a  school  community  want  our   school   and   students   to   be   in   the   future.   Our   school   strategic   plan,   programmes,   planning   and  assessment  are  driven  by  our  vision.      The  choices  are:  “Teaching  today  for  Tomorrow”  or  “Learning  Today  for  Tomorrow”.    We  invite  you  to  have  your  say.  Please  email  office@hurupaki.school.nz  with  the  word  ‘vision’   in  the  subject  line  and  let  us  know  what  you  think.      

Naku  Noa    Rob  Posthumus    Happy Hurupaki Birthday to: Brandon Chuter, Xavier Lee, Rheanna Cleary, Anya Slykerman, Maia Bax and Piper Stone!!

ICAS Results : Spelling and Writing We have just received the ICAS results for both spelling and writing.

Congratulations to those participants who achieved a merit or a credit, and particularly to Rebecca Almeida and

Kiri-Maree Rodger for achieving distinction.

The results are as follows: Spelling

Distinction: Rebecca Almeida Credit : Charlie Beecham, Tayla Carpenter-Rihari , Jessica Liu, Cameron Smith, Holly Trigg, Zane

Brown, Ella Dempster, Luke Steward Merit : Jake Hainsworth, Ryan Jones , Ethan Myers

Writing Distinction: Kiri-Maree Rodger

Credit : Hunter Marshall , Taine Middleton, Kaia Miller , Holly Trigg Merit : Kate Bradley

The English and math results will come later in the year.

Wild West Casino Night (dress up) 16th of September is coming around fast.

Social evening, funny money, auctions and raffles (all funds raised help our children). Get your tickets, $25. Tickets are available at the school office. Anyone who is willing to be a helper on the night, please contact Jenny Traill jbwhangarei@yahoo.com or 021466599

Hockey Fun Day

Once again, many thanks to the parent helpers who volunteered their time to manage a team. The weather was perfect! The children had a great time and returned to school looking tired but very happy with themselves.

CHARITY BOXING. Thank you to all who have volunteered for the Boxing Charity night Sept 3rd.

There are still spots available for more helpers. Please contact Delwyn

Flower to join the team. Ph: 021 2326991 or

Delwyn.Flower@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: SEPT 16TH IS A NORMAL SCHOOL DAY, HOWEVER, WE DO REQUEST CHILDREN ARE PICKED UP AT 1PM IF POSSIBLE TO ALLOW OUR STAFF TO ATTEND THE PAID UNION MEETING – MORE DETAILS TO COME

Mon-Fri 29-2 Aug/Sep Life Education - Seniors Tuesday 30 August Whangarei Schools Cross Country Thursday 15 September School Photos Friday 16 September Paid Union Meeting Friday 16 September Casino Night – HSSG Fundraiser Friday 23 September End of Term Three Monday 10 October Start of Term Four 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.  Please  help  us  keep  our  kids  safe.

Yellow, yellow daffodil, you are really really bright.

Oh yellow, yellow daffodil, you’re brighter than the night.

I can hear birds hum and fly around

But yellow, yellow daffodil, you stay and get found.

By Xavier – Pod 6

Daffodil

Yellow, yellow daffodil, you gaze at the sun all day.

Oh yellow, yellow daffodil, I think that you should stay.

I can hear cats scream about and people running around.

But yellow, yellow daffodil I think you can be found.

By Callum – Pod 6

Daffodil – By Piper Pod 6

Yellow, yellow daffodil, spring finally has come.

Oh yellow, yellow daffodil, I have just begun.

I can hear children laugh and see them play

But yellow, yellow daffodil I love you every day.

By Piper