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Pānui
Term 1 Week 11
Paekākāriki School
Home of the barefoot learner
IMPORTANT DATES
02/05 School starts
07/05 Plant sale
13/05 Careers Expo
23/05 School Cross
Country TBC
25/05 BOT Hui
TERM DATES 2022
2022 School Dates
Term 1
Thurs, February 3rd
- Fri, April 14th
Term 2
Mon, 2nd May - Fri 8th July
Term 3
Mon, 25th July - Fri 30th
September
Term 4
Mon 17 October -
Thurs 15th December
FROM THE PRINCIPAL.......
Kia ora koutou,
Schools run on very small budgets and in order to deliver the best possible learning
environment and experiences we rely heavily on the support of volunteers, donations and
additional fundraising.
At Paekākāriki School we are constantly looking for ways to deliver programmes for our
tamariki and to provide experiences and resources to enhance the learning environment.
We are, extremely grateful for the support of whānau and community members who make
small but regular financial donations to our Kura. Much of this money goes into providing food,
stationery, resources and paying for trips for those children who would otherwise miss out.
This is a great way to ensure equity for all learners.
In addition to the financial support, we are also extremely grateful to those who volunteer
their time to support the tamariki of Paekākāriki School. There are many ways people can do
this:
Join the PTA. This group is actively fundraising for a new senior playground and has also
recently contributed to the purchase of outdoor learning resources for the Tuakana
syndicate.
Join the School Board and play an active role in the governance of our school.
Join the Garden Group, help grow plants and/or help organise the plant sales. These sales
are a major part of our school's fundraising and the money goes directly into the gardening
curriculum programme. Even helping to weed the gardens would be much appreciated and
can be done at any time that suits you.
Help on school trips - when whānau provide transport for school trips we can avoid using
buses and trains which reduces the cost to other families.
Coach or manage sports teams. There are many opportunities for children to participate
in sports on the Kāpiti Coast but most of these require an adult who can coach and/or
manage the team.
Further in this newsletter, I acknowledge two of our amazing volunteers who have supported
the children of Paekākāriki School for many many years.
Ngā mihi nui
Julia
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION....... School closes for the term on THURSDAY APRIL 14th at 3pm. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school for Term 2 on Monday May 2nd. A REMINDER that school is open from 8:30 am and the first school bell rings at 8:55 am every day. We really encourage you to make sure your children arrive at school BEFORE the bell. A lot of important connecting and preparing for the day happens during this first part of the day. IF your child is late they need to write their name on the whiteboard, located at the front of the triangle garden next to the admin office and go directly to their classroom. It would be helpful if you could phone the office as you are dropping them off. Dates for 2022 Term 1: Thursday, Feb 3rd - Thursday, April 14th Parent-Teacher conferences February 22nd Term 2: Monday, May 2nd - Friday, July 8th Term 3: Monday, July 25th - Friday, September 30th Teacher Only Day August 29th Term 4: Monday, October 17th - Thursday, December 15th Positive Behaviour for learning (PB4L) - Barefoot Learner Focus - Mohiotanga - Sharing of information A Paekākāriki Barefoot learner - can share ideas, ask for help if needed, and listen to others point of views. Congratulations At our assembly last week I had the pleasure of 'pulling out of the hat' 4 student names for our PB4L prize draw. Throughout the term, students earn special stones in recognition of their positive barefoot learner behaviour. Twice a term we draw 4 names for a special prize - afternoon tea with me in the principal office, with a friend each. Congratulations to Kade Ralph, Sasha Carly- Hendry, Eleanor Kennedy and Jasmin McArtney. Volunteers Sue Stevens Sue is a long term Paekākāriki resident and has made the walk up Wellington Road to our school for many many years. Sue has spent much of her time in the new entrant classroom reading with children, sitting alongside children as they played and providing much-needed assistance for the teacher in the room. Thank you Sue, for al that you’ve done for the children of Paekākāriki. 3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.......
Naomi Ratana
Most of you know Naomi, a wonderful support staff member on our team but what you may not know
is that Naomi has volunteered as a netball coach and manager for more than 12 years - that is A LOT
of cold, wet, windy Saturdays spent at Te Atiawa Courts.
Over these 12 years, she has coached and managed sometimes two teams per year and has had a
huge role in encouraging young players to continue with netball through into their college years.
Many trophies have been won by our small school over the years thanks to Naomi’s skill and hard
mahi. In addition to this Naomi has also umpired several games each Saturday, a difficult and
thankless job much of the time!
This year Naomi has hung up her whistle and will enjoy Saturdays with her whānau. We want to say a
massive THANK YOU Naomi for everything you’ve done for Paekākāriki school netballers over the
years. You leave a big gap but we hope you can enjoy more relaxing weekends.
Not only has Naomi coached netball at Paekākāriki School for many years, she was once a key member of our
school team!
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What’s Been Happening at Paekākāriki School? Open Afternoon Looking ahead to Term 2 we are hopeful of being able to offer an open afternoon/evening to give whānau an opportunity to visit your child’s learning environment, view evident oc their learning and chat informally with their teachers. More information about these plans will be sent home early in Term 2. Cross Country Term 2 is the term for cross country. We intend to run our school event at Queen Elizabeth Park on Monday May 23rd. More information will be sent out closer to this time. Rugby League WHEN: Monday 9 th May 2022 WHERE: MATTHEWS PARK, RAUMATI BEACH TIME: 9:30AM – 2:30PM Briefing at 9:40am Games begin at 10am Years 7 & 8 (some year 6s) We will be entering a team in the social grade which is hold not tackle. The event is aimed at having fun and learning the game. Teams will be supported by Rugby League coaches, and Sports Ambassadors during the games. Brendon will run some Rugby League drills on the Friday before so our children have some idea what they are doing. We will require parent helpers to transport on the day. VolleyBall Where: Paraparaumu College Sports Hall When: Monday 16 May – 20 June Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm The Volleyball Programme is for Year 7 & 8 students. Year 6 students can opt to play if they are keen. Jen and Brendon will run training at school. However, we will require some parents to help out at games as Jen and Brendon can not attend every game. 5
What’s Been Happening at Paekākāriki School?
House Points
Wainui Pouawha Haumia Miriona
Term 1 270 346 283 317
Term 2 128 134 119 138
Term 3 11 5 17 6
Term 4 59 51 56 57
Overall 468 536 475 518
Congratulations to Pouawha for winning the 2021 House Challenge.
From Our Students
Hello readers,
As I am writing this piece I would like to say that because a family member of mine (My father)
Has come down with covid, I am currently at home.
Today I have decided to write about what we normally do in a week of school. On most days,
our routine stays the same, yet on some days (like Monday, Wednesday or Thursday) the time
table differs to make way for other events like kapa haka, Technology or marking.
We start off by doing a karakia and a song outside before going inside to do the roll and have a
pod meeting. After that we go into our separate learning groups (Seeds, Stones, Pips, and
Wailers) and begin our rotational work, the classes on a Monday are Slips time (time to work on
our projects and contract work which has to be done by every Monday), Math with Whaea Jen,
reading with Whaea Rachel, and writing with Whaea Jess. After two, hour long rotations we
have morning tea and then we have teacher read (self explanatory, the teacher reads the class
a story) or Squirt (super quiet uninterrupted reading time). After this is done on Wednesdays
the year sevens and eights go to technology which lasts from 12:00 to 3:00.
On Mondays we don’t do any of these to make time for marking to take place before lunch. We
have two half hour sessions before going into marking (on Mondays) where the teacher checks
if we are up to date with our weekly contract work and our slips projects. Once this is done we
go out to lunch which lasts for an hour before heading back to class to do an afternoon activity,
which differs daily.
-Aneke
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Communications
From the Garden —'The May Plant Sale: Mother's Day gifts and Seedlings for all'
Potty Potters and the School Garden Group are in full swing gearing up for the May plant sale. This will be
held on Saturday 7 May at 10am on the school grounds.
Our focus this year is on indoor plants including funky plants as gifts for
Mother's Day. There will be plants for everyone, especially your mother!
House plants, succulents, planters with a variety of succulents, ferns,
unusual plants, plants in nice pots and in china teacups. We've got your
Mother's Day gift covered!
At the same time, grab your six packs of winter
vegetables, herbs and bee-friendly flower seedlings!
There will also be a small variety of other plants for sale.
Watch out for more publicity on this soon.
The May plant sale is one of two annual plant sales that
raise money to fund our kura's gardening curriculum.
Please support this great mahi while getting good quality
plants for your home and garden at the same time!
If you'd like to become involved or find out more about what we do, please contact
Nik Bullard on nbullard7@gmail.com.
Ngā mihi nui,
The Paekākāriki School Garden Group
From the PTA
Policy Review
This term we have 4 policies to be reviewed;
Visitors
School Closure
Earthquakes
COVID-19 Information and Procedures
To participate in this review please
Visit the website https://paekakariki.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
1.Enter the username (paekakariki) and password (wellington).
2.Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
3.Read the policy.
4.Click the Policy Review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
5.Select the reviewer type "Parent".
6.Enter your name (optional).
7.Submit your ratings and comments.
8.If you don't have internet access, school office staff can provide you with printed copies of
the policy and a review form.
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SCHOOL NOTICES Bikes and Scooters We are very lucky in Paekākāriki to have a safe community in which to cycle. Students and whanau who cycle and scooter to school please remember you must WALK your bikes into and out of the school grounds. This helps keep other cyclists and pedestri- ans safe. Students who wish to ride bikes or scooters at lunch time need to be wearing shoes and a helmet. School Gate Safety For the safety of our tamariki, all of our school gates need to be closed during school hours. Please make sure you close the gates behind you, thank you. Calendar To find out what is happening at Paekākāriki School please go to our Community Calendar - events will also be linked to the Facebook page. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed? src=paekakariki.school.nz_3i1d30lhk9bekr3ferb8f4qack@group.c alendar.google.com&ctz=Pacific/Auckland School Newsletter Our school newsletter is published 3 times a term, with all other urgent messages sent out via Hero, email and/or the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PaekākārikiSchool/). Website www.paekakariki.school.nz Paekakariki School appreciate the support of the following organisations who help us provide programmes and resources for our tamariki in 2021
Community Notices
Paraparaumu Junior Rugby Club registrations
Are now open for the upcoming season. Go to www.sporty.co.nz/paraparaumujuniorrugby to
register your child.
We have rugby grades from Y0/1 through to Y8. The
season kicks off in early May with training starting in April. Any questions, please
contact rego.pjrc@gmail.com.
Community Notices
BIGAIR
At Bigair Gym, the classes are structured and follow a badge programme. This quality
coaching & structure creates motivated and focussed learning, which allows children to focus
on goals, gain feedback, reflect, and apply this to achieve through the levels! This type of
training develops confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards personal challenges
and new learning. Parents keep telling us that Bigair Gym Classes are having a positive
influence on their children, and they are benefiting from learning these lifelong skills outside of
the gym. So, don’t miss out on this for your children! Book online for Term 2 classes from
the 4th April into GYMNASTICS, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING (Parkour with flips),
TRAMPOLINING & CHEERLEADING!
Bookings are OPEN NOW online for Bigair Gyms active, fun & popular upcoming April
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME. Half day & full day sessions: 8.30am-1pm or 1-5.30pm = $30, &
8.30am – 5.30pm = $45. We offer BIRTHDAY PARTIES at Bigair too, so please inquire today.Community Notices
Community Notices
On 30 April the Dutch Week Orange Bike Ride will be held
to promote cycling as a sustainable means of transport,
which helps us to address climate change through an
enjoyable family-oriented event connecting New
Zealanders with the local Dutch communities.
This event will be held around the country, including here
in our backyard, Waikanae. Arriving from 9.30am in the
Otaihanga Domain, the start will be at 10am. Then follow
the Southern track of the Waikanae River to the
ExpressWay. Cross the river and return via the Northern
track along the river. Then cross the river again to finish
in the Otaihanga Domain. Participants can ride the track
more than once.
A Dutch treat awaits all participants at the finish line.
Prize giving will be held at 11.30am and prizes will be
available for the best Orange dressed person and bike.
For registrations and more details please click the following link:
Dutch Week Orange Bike Ride: Kāpiti – Waikanae Tickets, Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Auditions Auditions Auditions
For The Academy for Dramatic Arts
July 2022 school holiday production of
Little Red Riding Hood and Chicken Licken (the sky IS FALLING)
Auditions on Saturday 14 May 2022 from 10 am (other times may be available times by request)
at Kapiti Playhouse Theatre, 7 Ruahine Street, Paraparaumu
Contact Andrew for all the details on 027 44 0362 or via theacademy@xtra.co.nz
The productions will be performed during the July 2022 school holidays (week 1)
Andrew Thomson
General Manager
The Academy of Dramatic ArtsCommunity Notices
El Rancho
El Rancho Kids Camp! A week-long day camp with no
overnight stay 26th – 29th April.
Plus we have ‘A Taste of El Rancho’ – a day of fun & adventure.
9am – 3:30pm, Wed 20th April.
Both events are for 5-12 year olds.
To book head to www.elrancho.co.nz.Community Notices
Community Notices
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