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KENAKENA SCHOOL 12 Donovan Road, P.O. Box 1441, Paraparaumu
Beach
Phone: 298 4011 Cell: 027 7818315 [email protected]
[email protected]
Check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz Keep your child
safe: If absent please contact the office before 9.30am
Thursday, 17th November 2016 Term 4 Week 6 Dear Parents and
Caregivers, He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a
tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa What a week! Earthquakes, floods,
disruption and commotion!
Firstly, I would like to reiterate the post-earthquake
decision-making process around
opening Kenakena School on Monday. I spoke with Kapiti Coast
District Council
emergency management at 6am. The information update I got from
them was that
there was no Tsunami Alert at that time. I met my school
property manager on-site to
check our buildings were safe and then made the decision that
Kenakena School
would open as usual. Communication was then sent to our school
community via the
newsletter email list and by text alert at around 7.15am.
Following an overnight incident such as this, I will always
endeavour to have
information out to our community by 7.30am so families are well
informed and can
make arrangements accordingly.
With Tuesday’s flooding, regular contact with KCDC allowed us to
ascertain the
situation in relation to our school.
The message to the Kenakena School community is that, we will
inform you, as soon
as possible, of any circumstances that impact on the ability of
our school to open or
remain open in an emergency or post-emergency situation.
I am also aware that there can be a lot of misinformation
circulating through social
media. The best thing you can do is rely on us to get timely
information from official
sources and act upon it.
EMERGENCY UPDATES
Due to the earthquakes this week we need to go over the
procedures and reminders
of what happens during these times.
If an earthquake happens while we are at school we follow the
school procedures,
which include drop, cover, and hold.
If we need to evacuate the school due to the threat of a tsunami
we move immediately
to our nearest high ground at 30 Arnold Grove.
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It is VERY important to ensure the school office has up to date
contact information for
you and for people that we can contact in an emergency, if you
are unavailable. Please
email the school office on [email protected] or call on
2984011 if your
details need updating.
There are several ways that you can receive updates from the
school-
Allow your phone to receive text alerts by texting ‘follow
kenaschool’ to 8987
Check your emails
Check the school Facebook page
To inform the school that your child will not be attending
school please do one of the
following-
follow the Report an Absence link from the school website
www.kenakena.school.nz
text an absence to 027 7818315
email the school on [email protected]
On Monday November 14 we had 302 students absent. 40 students
were reported
absent via email, 36 by text and we received around 50 phone
calls. It is so important
that we know that your child is safe. Please use one of the
above methods to inform
us when your child is away. Freeing up the school telephone is
most important,
especially in an emergency. On Monday, contacting the families
of the 176 non-notified
absent students by telephone was unrealistic for our office
staff as it would have taken
over 8 hours, so please let us know if your child is going to be
absent from school.
2017 CLASSROOM ALLOCATION
We are at the tail-end of our process for determining 2017 class
placements for your
children. This is a huge process that gives consideration to
social grouping,
friendships, behaviour management, special needs, mentoring
needs and academic
requirements. Consideration has also been given to class sizes,
teaching team
structure and roll growth provisions. As we have had a number of
new families enrol
children for 2017 as well as families leaving the area, we have
had to regularly
reconsider configurations we thought we had settled and will
continue to do so as we
receive new information about enrolments and withdrawals.
Once class lists have been finalised they will not be altered.
Notification of your
children’s classroom placement for next year will be sent home
on Friday, December
16.
TEACHER ONLY DAY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Thanks for your co-operation with regard to Teacher Only Day
last week. Your
children’s teachers spent a very valuable day reviewing this
year’s programmes and
planning for 2017. Teacher professional development and constant
review of the
programmes we implement keeps us sharp and focussed as a good
school.
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2017 ENROLMENTS
We are in the process of planning for 2017. 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 2017, please encourage them to get
in touch.
Bruce McDonald
PRINCIPAL
CANCELLATION
Kauri Year 7/8 team’s Go-Getters day at Otaihanga Domain
tomorrow (Friday
November 18) is cancelled. Students to meet at school for the
alternative programme.
Kauri team teachers
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
The next whole school assembly is planned for Tuesday 22nd
November at 10.10am,
weather permitting.
FESTIVAL OF FUN 2016
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners
1st Prize Jodie Hoskin
2nd Prize Manu King
3rd Prize Sonia Hood
4th Prize Emma Nicol
5th Prize Amber Forsyth
The winner of the Dreams Drama School voucher is Kereama Kirk in
room 21. Kereama
and his family sold 100 raffle tickets! Well done Kirk family -
that is amazing!
Do You Have A Trailer? The Festival of Fun committee, along with
volunteers have worked really hard to
return all of the borrowed items to their owners. We now have a
few larger items that
need to be returned to our lockup in Paraparaumu, but need
parent help with a caged
trailer. Is there any parents/caregivers that have a trailer to
assist us on a Thursday
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or Friday in the next few weeks? It should only take 1 load.
Please contact the
office.
MELBOURNE EXCHANGE 2016
Thank you so much to the families that hosted the Caulfield
Junior College students
for the 8 days they were here visiting New Zealand. The students
were very well
looked after and were so happy and full of praise for the
experiences they had. It is
not always easy having an extra person in your household and can
be challenging at
times. I really appreciate your part in making this year’s
exchange a resounding
success.
Tina Buchanan
SOME EARTHQUAKE POETRY FROM ROOM 16
Rumbling, Shaking, Swaying
Waking up to a rumbling sound
getting closer and closer
as time goes by
Lights flashing on and off
Tsunamis forming in the pool
Shaking filling up my room
Lexi barking all night long
Aftershocks rolling and rippling
As they fade away
I know more are on the way
By Ashleigh Jamieson
12.02am
Shaking, shifting, moving
Jolting all around
Barking and meowing fills the room
Drop, Cover, Hold
The power is out
I can’t see a thing
I feel sick in the gut
Tsunami warnings in the lower South Island
Rumbling noises still fill the house
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Lights swaying, hearts pounding
I’m struggling to sleep
Hoping for my life and family to stay safe
Caitlin Tooman
EARTHQUAKE, EARTHQUAKE, YOU ARE HERE
AT MY HOUSE AND IN AOTEAROA
RUMBLING, CRUMBLING DOWN THE ROAD
TERRIFIED PEOPLE EVERYWHERE
HUGE SMASHING AND CRASHING ON THE STREET
QUAKES ARE VERY STRONG TONIGHT
UNKNOWN SOUNDS YOU WILL HEAR
AT MY HOUSE THERE IS TUMBLING AND SWAYING
KAPITI FELT THE 6.5 AND 7.6
EARTHQUAKES ARE ALL GONE THIS MORNING AND WE ARE SAFE BY NATHAN
SEATH
BOOK FAIR
The Scholastic Book Fair will be open in the library each day
before and after
school and lunchtimes from Thursday 17th November until Friday
25th
November. There will be a lovely selection of books, so come and
browse.
It’s a good opportunity to purchase books for Christmas gifts or
holiday
reading.
Remember that 20% (or more) of the money spent comes back to the
school in the
way of more beautiful books for our own library.
NEXT BYOD ROLL-OUT The next roll-out is scheduled for 22nd
November with Expressions of Interest due in by tomorrow morning
(18th November). This will be the roll-out closest to the start of
2017 as well. Expression of Interest Forms can be emailed to
[email protected]. Information regarding pricing,
specifications and the Trust is available at
http://whetrust.weebly.com/payment-options.html
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BUILDER NEEDED
Is there a builder or retired builder that could help do a small
DIY project in the
pool area? We require a BBQ shelter.
If so please contact the School office
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Helping children deal with trauma
Traumatic experiences can trigger a very wide range of symptoms
for kids.
Because they have an underdeveloped ‘emotional vocabulary’,
children sometimes express
their emotions in immature and inappropriate ways. Parents need
extra patience and love
for kids at this time, which can be especially hard if our own
emotions are still raw and
stressed.
After this North Canterbury earthquake, kids may be fearful of
more earthquakes and of
being left alone. They may worry about their safety and their
future welfare. They may also
be worried about other people and pets, and even worried about
you, especially if they
have seen you upset. After a big shock or a prolonged period of
stress, children may be
easily triggered into a fearful state.
Your children may never have experienced such strong or
dismaying emotions before.
Repeatedly reassure them that big feelings are understandable
after a scary experience,
but the feelings will pass. Where your insight will be
especially valuable is helping them
label their emotions – “You normally don’t yell and act angry
like this. I think it’s because of
the upset from the earthquake. It stirs us all up.” “You’re
feeling sick… and we will certainly
take you to the doctor if it doesn’t get better soon, but
sometimes people feel really sick
after a fright like the one we have had”.
• A key insight – emotions tell us about what has been, not
about what will be
• Emotions cannot be commanded to go
• Emotions don’t always tell us the truth
• Emotional upsets take time to get over
• Reassure children – things like bad dreams are normal and go
away
• Talking about how they are feeling helps
• Assure them not to feel ashamed of their emotions, especially
when talking to
parents
HOCKEY & NETBALL UNIFORMS
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These need to be returned (washed) immediately please. They are
needed for other sports so please be considerate
DENTAL CLINIC
The mobile dental examination van is onsite now to check all
students and to refer
any needing further treatment to the Raumati Beach Dental Hub
(0800 825583).
DATES TO REMEMBER (Please check dates regularly as they may
change)
2016
Monday 21st November Rms 1 and 17 Bus Trip Monday 21st November
BOT Meeting Tuesday 22nd November Whole School Assembly 10.10am
Wednesday 23rd November Rms 8 and 9 Bus Trip Wednesday 23rd
November Year 8 Girls Gardisil Vaccination (3rd Dose) Friday 25th
November Kapahaka Festival Monday 5th December Final Parent Network
Meeting for 2016 - 7.30pm Wednesday 7th December Kenakena’s Got
Talent final show, Paraparaumu College Auditorium 7pm Monday 12th
December BOT Meeting Thursday 15th December Year 8 Graduation
Friday 16th December Term 4 finishes at 12midday
Term Dates for 2017
Term 1 Tuesday January 31- Thursday April 13
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Term 2 Monday May 1-Friday July 7
Term 3 Monday July 24- Friday September 29
Term 4 Monday October 16 – Friday December 15
HELP SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE
COASTLINES MOBILE PHONE APPEAL IN OUR
SCHOOL
It would be great if you could rummage around in your drawers
and toy
boxes and bring into School any unwanted mobile phones you
may
have. Phones collected help our School gain valuable rewards
and
the environment benefits too by keeping our landfills free of
mobile
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phones and their array of hazardous toxic
substances. Please drop any unwanted
mobile phones you may have in the collection box in the
reception
area at School.
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
$10 Promotion
Any house that is appraised by me and mentions Kenakena School
will have a $10
donation made to the school.
This offer is from 1 November 2016
Until 30 November 2016
Call Lynda Price on 0276854848 or 04 296 6900 to book your
appointment now.
Annette’s Place
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Annette’s Place offers one-on-one weekly teaching in a quiet
place with the parent present. Just right for those children who
require special care in order to learn or just need a bit of extra
teaching time. This service is available for children aged 4 to 8
years. They may have a diagnosis, such as dyspraxia or autism, or
may be prematurely born, or may just be having some difficulties
with learning or fine motor skills. Annette has had many years’
experience and is well qualified. She offers a free initial
consultation. Contact her by phoning 021 2997 456 or emailing
[email protected] www.annettesplacenz.com
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SPORT & CLUBS
Girl Guides Pippins for 5 and 6 year old girls. Spaces available
at Paraparaumu
Pippins unit. Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm at June Oakley Guide Hall, Te
Kupe Road,
Paraparaumu, Contact Devina McGhie: 2989076 or come along to the
hall and visit
us.
KAPITI SOFTBALL
We are excited to announce - Lara Andrews Skill clinic is coming
to Kapiti on the 19th of December. This is open to all JR players
(your don't need to be a Kapiti club member to attend). We highly
recommend this clinic and guarantee that your child will come away
learning new skills.
Please sign up at:
http://kapitisoftball.co.nz/content/lara-andrews-skill-clinic
HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
Summer Camp January 2017
KHAAT NZ takes children aged 8-12 years around New Zealand.
Children explore new
areas, make new friends, learn about different environments,
build self-confidence and give
back along the way by volunteering. This summer we visit Taupo,
Hawke’s Bay, and
Wairarapa. The fully inclusive camp starts Monday 16th January
to Friday
20th January for $125 per day.
Find out more at www.kiwikhaat.co.nz/khaat-nz
http://kapitisoftball.co.nz/content/lara-andrews-skill-clinichttp://www.kiwikhaat.co.nz/khaat-nz
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KINDERGARTENS
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The team at Community Kindy Bluegum is committed to providing
the highest quality care and education for your child. Come and
meet us and see our wonderful centre today. We provide an excellent
Be School Ready initiative to help prepare your child for school.
Our new hours are 8.30am to 3.45pm with full and half day sessions
available. ECE hours and competitive rates on offer. Contact us at
17 Bluegum Road, Paraparaumu Beach Phone 905 5151
[email protected].
TUITION
mailto:[email protected]
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Want to learn to sing or play the guitar? I am a young,
energetic local music teacher
based in central Paraparaumu. I teach singing of all abilities
and beginners guitar. I
have a first class honours degree in music and an ATCL diploma
in musical theatre. I
have many years of singing experience in classical, contemporary
and theatrical
styles - so regardless of your taste in music I can cater for
you! Costs are $25 per
lesson or $225 for a 10 week school term. Call or Email Tessa
for more information –
[email protected] 0272265476
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EVENTS AvantiPlus Dirt School – Kids Mtb Fun Race (Sun 20
Nov)
Hosted at Waikanae Park, this kid’s mountain bike fun race aims
to encourage more kids to
give mountain biking a go in a safe and supportive environment
regardless of bike type or
ability. All the kids courses are age group appropriate and are
aimed at building confidence
and competence to encourage participate.
Kids under 5 years old are free, kids over 5 years olds are $5
per child per event if you pre-
register online before Sat 19 Nov, (no payment required, pay on
the day).
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dirtschoolkapiti
Webpage: www.sporty.co.nz/dirtschoolkapiti
Email: [email protected]
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