Dear Parents & Caregivers, Hiwinui School

Week 7 - Term 1
 18th March 2021
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Dear Parents & Caregivers,

What a pleasure it was to be part of the Hiwinui School Team at the Kainui
Swimming last Friday. All students did us really proud putting their heart and
soul into their swimming events.
Many thanks to the parents who took cars and supported the students. While we
had many swimmers who took out placings we need to commend four in particular:
Sophie Long won all five races in the Senior Girls’ events and was a member of
the Senior Girls’ relay that won their race
Lucas Allen and James Mouat who placed in all four of their events and were
both members of the winning Hiwinui School Relay Team
Eleanor Askin who placed in all four of her events
Hadley, Madey and Oliver placed in two events and Tabs, Ned and Madison in one
each. We have a team of five swimmers representing us at the Penhey Cup event
this coming Monday. While this is a very different event we wish this team well.

We wish our Manawanui Football team a very exciting Football Tournament at
Timona Park in Feilding on Friday. Thanks to the parents who are providing
transport and to Durham Mossman for coaching this team.
We have enjoyed having both Manawatu Cricket and Manawatu Netball here this
week coaching our students and we look forward to yet another really busy
sporting week next week.

The teachers proudly showed the Junior School teachers from West End School
what ‘The Code’ looks like in their classrooms on Tuesday and the learning
behaviours of the students and the teaching of the students was highly praised
by our visitors. Yet another very proud moment for our school.

Our School Zone signs are back in action thanks to the MDC. Please beware of
the speed and make sure that you drive slowly into and out of the school Car Park
as many families showed concern re the speed of vehicles coming into the school
via our recent Survey. Please also wait until the gate-openers have moved right
away from the gate before entering the Car Park.

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School Banking - starts next Wednesday
Today our Hiwinui School ANZ Bankers were trained by ANZ Bank staff from
Palmerston North and they will be available to receive children’s banking from
next Wednesday onwards. Congratulations to Ashlee Yule and Tabitha Askin our
2021 Bankers. You’ll find them ready for customers in the Sick Bay each
Wednesday between 8.30 and 9am.

 this Sunday 21st March, from 2.00 – 5.00pm
Bring along a picnic and join us for a relaxing afternoon with Live Music, food and good
company. A range of bands will be playing and a Bouncy Castle, Coffee Cart, Ice-cream
 Cart, FREE Sausage-Sizzle and Lolly Scramble will be available.
 A big ‘Thank You’ goes to Manawatu District Council, Manawatu
People’s Radio, the Hesseltine family, Blair Alabaster/Property Brokers
 and Sarah’s Coffee Cart for their support of our event.

Netball:
Intermediate and Year 5 & 6 netball begins early May. In order that we can
register and make sure we have Coaches, Umpires and Team Managers I’d like
parents to complete the form below and return it to school tomorrow morning
please. Remember both boys and girls are welcome.
Year 5 & 6 play on Saturday at the B & M Centre and the Year 7 & 8s at Vautier
Park on a Monday evening.

 Easter Raffle
 This is looking really good and at this stage there will be 3 draws. Many
 thanks to Charlotte Whitta for putting it all together for us. Donated
 items are still being accepted and tickets can be purchased from the
 office at $2 for one ticket or $5 for three tickets. All money raised will
 go towards EOTC activities at the end of the year.

 Firewood Raffle
The AgriKids Team going to The Nationals in Christchurch would like
 to thank Greg Barratt for kindly donating 3 cubic metres of
 firewood to the boys to help raise funds to get them to the finals.
Tickets will be available at the office and also at the Hiwinui Community Picnic on
 Sunday. Second prize will be 6 large bags of pinecones thanks to Van.
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… KAPAI KIDS …
Explorers: Paige Ramson – you show your RESPECT values every day, and I am
 so impressed with your reading too! Keep up the great work Paige.

Terrific 2: Ruby Parker-Munn – you are a valuable class member, you are
 kind and thoughtful and you give 100% to everything you do.

Room 3: Honour Morris – you are so kind and thoughtful. You quietly go
 out of your way to serve and support others.

Rūma Rima Dreamers: Isobel Taylor – for stepping up and stepping in when
 you were needed at Kainui Swimming Sports. Thank you for your
 Enthusiasm to support your friends and our school!

Manawanui: Oliver Connor – you give everything a go and always have a positive
 attitude. You have a great sense of humour which we all enjoy in
 Manawanui. Thank you for being an awesome member of our class!

Pūkeke: Bella Smout – Bells, you are so positive, focused and determined.
 You will happily give anything and everything your best shot. I was
 super proud of you for initiating and leading a ‘thank you’ waiata for
 Cricket Manawatu, too.

 AUDITIONS FOR ALADDIN JR.:
 Auditions open for children aged 10 – 16 years to perform in the
 production of Aladdin Jr. onstage at The Globe Theatre from 14th-23rd
 July. Email aladdin.myth.2021@gmail.com

 FREE CHILDREN’S BOOKS:
 A good selection of used books are looking for a new home – available at the office.

 HIWINUI SCHOOL PLAYGROUP:
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 Next session on Thursday 25 March in the OLE, from 9.30am – 11.00am. All pre-schoolers
 and their minders welcome. Please bring a gold coin and piece of fruit to share.
 ASHHURST POHANGINA RUGBY CLUB REGISTRATION:
 Ashhurst Pohangina Rugby Club is currently looking for U12/13 (intermediate) team players
 . We are a family focused club placing a high value on sportsmanship, community, and
 camaraderie, skills and inclusion. Please follow the link below to register your player or come
 and meet the committee and register this Sunday 21st March – APR Clubrooms, 2 Lincoln
 Street, Ashhurst - https://www.sporty.co.nz/aprfcjnr/Junior-rego-2021/Junior-2021

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TOWEL ROSTER: TAYLOR family
POOL COVER ROSTER: 22nd – 28th March – STEFFERT family

Pool Roster volunteers URGENTLY needed please for the weeks
of 29th March – 4th April, 5th – 11th April and 12th – 18th April. There are relievers
available if you cannot make it one night. Please contact Debbie if you can help.

Kindest Regards,

Brenda, Fiona, Rebecca, Holly, Emma, Kendall, Portia, Allanah, Philippa,
Debbie, Sarah, Irene, Novena, Colin, and Charlotte.

 ‘Poipoia te kakano kia puawai’
 … Nurture the seed and it will blossom …

 Children please
Dates to Remember … this is a guide only – dates may change
Sunday 21st March Hiwinui Community Picnic at Hiwinui School 2-5pm bring your
 22nd March Penhey Cup SWIMMING
 24th March BOT meeting TOGS
 26th March Year 8’s Day out with Kainui Cluster
 and TOWELS
 30th March Hiwinui Parents Forum – Play Based Learning
 2nd – 6th April Easter Break: Friday 2nd, Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th to school every
 16th April Term 1 ends day.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………......
 NETBALL
I give permission for …………………………………………………… ( Year: ………

Date of Birth: …………….. ) to play Netball for Hiwinui School on:

 - Saturday morning at the B & M Centre (Year 5 / 6)
 - Monday evening at Vautier Park (Year 7 / 8)

I can: Coach / Umpire / Manage a team (Please circle if appropriate)

My child can train after school on: ……………………………………………………….

Signed: ………………………………. Phone Number: ……………………………….

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