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TE KURA Ō HUKANUI
PĀNUI
10 Hepetema 2020
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, Aside from the huge success of Te Wiki o Te Reo
tēnā koutou katoa. Maori, the four stand out moments of greatness,
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou or the highlights package of the last seven days
katoa Ki te atua-tēnā koe. for me has included; listening to the mighty
Ki a papatuanuku – tēnā koe. Hukulele's under the guidance of Mr Fitness and
Ki te kura/whare – tēnā koe. Ms Walcroft having a jam in the senior block. Their
Ki te hunga mate, Ki te hunga ora. Tēnā koutou katoa. ability to smash out 'Wagon Wheel' left me in awe
and I still can't get the tune out of my head. Be-
Kia ora parents and whānau.
We have had a stellar week within Hukanui and there
really is so much I could share, celebrate and ac-
knowledge! To be honest, it wouldn't be too hard to
fill several newsletters and I do apologise to teach-
ers, staff and students if I leave you out. Te Wiki Te
Reo Maori is always a time of much excitement in
New Zealand schools and we really have had
Hukanui learners and staff challenging themselves to
develop their reo, embrace local Tikanga and partic-
ipate in a wide range of new opportunities. In the
last 48 hours alone I have watched students explore;
rakau games, experiment with harakeke weaving, ing treated to a special poetry recital in my office
learn Ki-o-rahi, sing waiata, enjoy Maori Myth and from a small group of Year 4's who were captivat-
Legends, participate in kapa haka tuition and even ing, confident and oozed ability. Playing in two
trial carving. What is probably most rewarding football matches involving staff against students,
about this time is that we are seeing increasing lev- where a team of 'gifted' staff took on the Year 5
els of ability, fluency in and 6’s and Years 3 and 4, in what I can only de-
the reo, and additionally scribe as a lesson in ability and skill! (I won't men-
having some of our stu- tion the injuries, accidents and ACC claims). And
dent leaders embracing finally, being informed by PTA Chair, Jen Tilley,
the opportunity to teach that our community had just hit the $50,000 mark
others. We really have in our massive pool fundraiser! This is an unbe-
to acknowledge our lievable accomplishment during these COVID try-
whanau, whaea's and ing times.
staff for your leadership, As stated earlier, I could keep on going and prob-
patience and organisa- ably should have mentioned things like; playing a
tion. Tēnā rawa atu ko- touch rugby challenge against a Mr Haines selec-
rua. tion, reading to Miss Robertson’s Year 4s, viewing
Cathedral Construction in Year 6, hearing students
Hukanui School Phone: 07 8556037 HUKANUI VALUES:
Pickering Cres Cell: 021 289 9275
Respect, Excellence, Co-operation,
P.O. Box 12002 www.hukanui.school.nz
Chartwell - HAMILTON office@hukanui.school.nz Integrity, Individuality.
VISION STATEMENT: “ A LEADING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MAXIMISING PEOPLE’S
POTENTIAL “
TE KURA Ō HUKANUI
in Mrs Martyn’s class recount their 'taste testing'
adventures, watching round two of the House PTA KORERO
Dodgeball challenge led by Mr Laird and watching
Miss Turnball coaching cricket at lunch time! What Yummy Stickers - Tomorrow (Friday) is the last day to get
these into the office. Thanks to everyone who has collect-
a week and I'm puffing just thinking about it all.
ed stickers - hopefully we will get lots of free sports gear
Ka mau te wehi. Awesome. See further photos on for the school!
page 5 of this newsletter or our Facebook page. Smiggle Stationery Packs - The PTA received a donation
Kia pai to mutunga wiki. Have a great weekend. of some amazing Smiggle items for us to sell to Save our
Pool. We have made up $10 and $5 variety bags, and will
be selling them in front of the office Tuesday 22 Sep-
tember from 2.30-3.15pm. CASH ONLY! Check out our
Kind regards,
Facebook page for some sample photos.
Leo Spaans We've got some yummy treats from Mamas Donuts for
Tumuaki the last day of term 3 - Friday 25 September. Forms are
PRINCIPAL coming home today. Includes options for the kids at lunch
and/or packs to take home.
We'll be selling $25 WOF’s again this year, thanks to
5 Year Old Enrolment Reminder - We are in the
Hyundai Automotive. See our Facebook page for more
process of looking at organisation for next year. If you
details.
have a child who will be turning five in 2021 please
Our ‘Buy-a-Brick' campaign for the Pool will be closed off
complete an enrolment form which you can pick up from
at the end of Term 3. If you have been meaning to pur-
our school office. If you know of anyone living inside our
chase one, please email us at hukanuischoolpta@gmail.-
school zone who has a child turning five next year,
com
please urge them to enrol their child now.
COVID Alert Levels - As you are all aware our Prime HĀKINAKINA KORERO
Minister has extended our time at Alert Level 2. Regard-
less of the outcome of this pending announcement
NETBALL
Hukanui will continue at Alert Level 2 conditions until the
Fernz 3 Frankton 3. Hilaire Noda-Palaone & Harlow
end of term. Student and community safety continues to
Warrington
be our number one priority.
Flames 10 Endeavour 11. The Whole Team
HOCKEY
EPro8 Challenge - This week we were informed that the
Dynamos vs Te Ao Marama. Aaliyah Vala
mighty Hukanui Newton's innovation team, who created
Quicksticks 1 Tigers Homeschool 9. Abbie Fitness &
a fantastic mechanical peacock as part of the EPro8 chal-
Charlotte Strange
lenge, have made it to the semifinals to be held at St
Tacklers 0 Aberdeen 0. Matthew McClinchy & Phoebe Brown
Paul's Collegiate on 23 September. This is a massive
Strikers vs Whitikahu. Claire Inder & Tilly Muir
accomplishment and is a real reflection of the team's
hard work, extensive training, creativity and passion. The
TERM 4 SUMMER SPORTS
Hukanui Newton’s finished fourth in the preliminary
If your child is interested in playing Cricket, Touch Rugby,
event and the Hukanui Einstein’s were seventh out of 17
Summer Hockey or Miniball please click the link to the
teams! The Hukanui Newton’s include Josh Warrick,
Google form https://forms.gle/DhwuT65WSoLVsKU77
Caleb Morris, Luke Lockwood and Emily Slade. The
Before filling out the form you must read the information
Hukanui Einstein’s who created a Praying Mantis (which I
for each sport on the school website.
loved) include; Nathan Carter, Sofya Kabalinskaya,
Important: All sports offered are provisional at this stage
Viknew Long and Eunice Liu. Both teams showed fan-
due to the COVID Levels and may be changed at any time
tastic dedication and persistence to achieve these su-
depending on alert levels. As normal we will only be able
perb results. On behalf of Hukanui School we wish the
to enter teams if we receive enough parental support as
Newton’s and Mr Laird all the very best for the finals!
coaches or managers of teams.
Spring Netball and Flippa Ball may be offered at a later
Mufti Day - date.
tomorrow Friday 18 September
Wear something casual tomorrow, bring a gold Teacher Only Day
coin and support our pool fundraising. Term 4 will commence on Tuesday 13 October
Student Leaders
due to a Teacher Only Day on Monday.
VISION STATEMENT: “ A LEADING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MAXIMISING PEOPLE’S
POTENTIAL “
TE KURA Ō HUKANUI
NGĀ WHETU O TE TUMUAKI
Thank you to Smith & McKenzie for sponsoring our Stars of the Week
Room 1 Ashleigh Ridge Room 2 Xavier Bodey
Room 3 Bella Ritchie Room 4 Caleb Walker
Room 5 Daisy Scott Room 6 Luca Vink
Room 7 Navkiran Kaur Room 8 Hannah Cobham
Room 9 Maryam Farooqui Room 10 Zainab Jahanzaib
Room 11 Manaia Tohill Room 12 Austin Guo
Room 13 Ava Martyn Room 14 Luke Cobham
Room 15 Poppy Goodin Room 16 Ella Gallagher
Room 17 Wenda Lu Room 18 Patrick Bretherton
Room 19 Kingsley Jiang Room 20 Diya Grover
Room 21 Lukas Hutchinson Room 22 Hiva Raj
Room 23 Luke McDaid Room 24 Ethan Lei
Room 25 Sadie Lalich Room 26 Nate Burbery
Room 27 Zoe Rong Room 28 Kyra Vithani
Room 30 Geo Te Ruki Reception Isla Dinnington
TAMARIKI TUHI
New Zealand Native Butterflies
You might be surprised to hear from me that Monarch Butter-
flies are not the only native butterflies to New Zealand. It’s
true, our other native New Zealand butterflies include the Red
and Yellow Admiral Butterflies, the Long-tail Blue Butterfly, the
Painted Lady and Rauparah’s Copper butterfly too. I want the
numbers of these butterflies to increase by making posters,
talking to others about them and putting up information signs.
If we plant more colourful flowers, this will help too. Can you
guess which photo is which?
Photos above and right - Year By Alexia Wei, Year 3/4 Enviro Elective
5/6 Sustainable Elective who
will be leading our environ-
mental visioning. They have
made ‘Thinking Huts’ in the
gully where they decided they
could do their clearest think-
ing.
Michelle White
Enviro Leader
VISION STATEMENT: “ A LEADING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MAXIMISING PEOPLE’S
POTENTIAL “
TE KURA Ō HUKANUI
PANUI A TE HAPORI
World Car Free Day is next Tuesday 22 September, we want to see
lots of students coming to school car free that day, walk, bike, scooter or
skate or if you have to drive, park further away from the school gate and Maramataka
walk. Students will go in the draw to win some cool prizes and don’t for-
get about our photo competition on the Hamilton City Council Facebook
page where you can win a Family Zoo Voucher and a Pak N Save voucher!
14 - 18 Hepetema
- Maori Language Week
October School Holiday Programmes & Family Fun. www.linku2schoolholidays.-
co.nz
25 Hepetema
Hamilton City Gymnastics Holiday Programme. hamcitygym.com Phone 849 4546. - Last day of school for
FREE Holiday Programme. Edventure is offering a FREE sports programme on Mon-
Term 3
day 28 September, this day will include a mixture of sporting skills drills and modified
games across a range of different sporting codes. Based at Berkley Normal Middle 12 Oketopa
School, for 5-13 year olds. Different activities and trips planned everyday. To book visit - Teacher Only Day. School
www.edventure.co.nz or phone 021 0224 1576. Closed for students
Waterworld Holiday Programme. Children will have the opportunity to develop and
experience a range of water based activities along with out of water adventures. Cost 13 Oketopa
$45-$55 per day, 8 am - 5.30 pm, ages 5-12 year olds. Further information ring 07 958 - Term 4 commences 9 am
5860 or learntoswim@hcc.govt.nz
17 Oketopa
Meteor Theatre presents Snow White and the Seven Pirates, 30 September to 4 Octo-
ber, 10.30 am, 1.30 pm and 6.30 pm shows. Tickets $12 Adult, $9 Child (16 and under)
- General Election Day
and family of four $35. For tickets and more information http://themeteor.co.nz/event/
snow-white-and-the-seven-pirates/
For our full school calendar of
events go to our website
www.hukanui.school.nz
All events are subject to change
due to COVID regulations
VISION STATEMENT: “ A LEADING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MAXIMISING PEOPLE’S
POTENTIAL “
TE KURA Ō HUKANUI
Right - Our EPro8
challenge teams
with their amazing
creations. The
Hukanui Newtons
Peacock and the
Einstein’s with their
Praying Mantis
Left & below left - Celebrating Te Wiki
o Te Reo Maori with rakau games
Below - Robotics in action in our senior
classes
VISION STATEMENT: “ A LEADING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MAXIMISING PEOPLE’S
POTENTIAL “
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