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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, 8th December 2016 Term 4 Week 9 Dear Parents and Caregivers, He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa
Kenakena’s Got Talent! What a terrific show!
Congratulations to Mrs Sam Edwards for organising and running our talent quest,
Kenakena’s Got Talent, which took place last night at the Paraparaumu College
Auditorium. The 2016 show played to a packed and appreciative audience and the
children who performed on stage did so with courage, confidence and enjoyment.
The winners of the various sections were:
Year 3 /4 - Winner: Ruby-Jae Bell (dance), Runner-up: Trio of Mia Speight, Elsa Amaya,
Bri Kirby (original poetry)
Year 5 – Winner: Holly Popham (tap dance), Runner-up: Trio of Emphacy Yip, Aaliyah
Thompson-Makea and Mikaela Kindell (dance act)
Year 6 – Winner: Bailey Willetts (hip-hop dance), Runner-up: Keira Lewis
(contemporary dance)
Year 7/8 – Winner: Sonny Edwards (impersonations), Runner-up: Tia Ngahooro
(Singing and playing keyboard)
Judges Choices Awards: Trio of Hayley Milne, Zara Feaunati and Annabelle Sutherland
(Dance Illusion) and Imogen Weir (lasso rope act)
The Kenakena’s Got Talent Overall Winner: Holly Popham
Thanks to Kenakena staff who worked behind the scenes and for producing a ‘talent’
item as a special ‘showcase’!
NOTICES THAT HAVE GONE HOME WITH STUDENTS THIS WEEK
Kowhai Rms 1 and 17 - Swimming Days
Kahikatea – Otaihanga Domain Trip 15th Dec.
CHANGE OF STAFFING FOR 2017
Mrs Kim Kelly, who currently works in a job-share with Mrs Marie Mead has accepted
the position of Year 11 Dean at Paraparaumu College from the beginning of next year.
Kim has a career goal around educational leadership, where this position provides a
great opportunity.
NEW CLASSROOMS
The two new classrooms currently being constructed are nearing completion. The
classrooms have been built with two additional shared learning areas where students
from both classrooms may work in groups on joint learning projects. These flexible
learning spaces will supplement the two seventy square metre classroom spaces
which will contain Years 7&8 Classes being taught by Mrs Janine McDonald and Mrs
Marie Mead.
2017 TEACHING TEAMS
Information on our 2017 Teaching Teams will be published in next week’s School
Newsletter.
EMERGENCY UPDATES
Due to the recent earthquakes 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.
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 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
Online School Shopping – coming soon!
We are excited to let you know about our Kindo online school shop, which will
be opening in January.
You will be able to pay for more of your child’s school needs online. Choose to pay-as-you-go or add funds to your Kindo account in advance, using internet banking, Account2Account (free of charge) or Visa/Mastercard (fees apply).
Our online shop will be open 24/7 – and will be our preferred method of payment.
You will see personalised accounts, plus be able to register for sports and complete forms online – super easy and fast.
We’ll be adding more items to our school shop throughout the year.
It’s never been easier!
In the meantime please make sure the school office has your up to date email
address as you will use it to register your account and it must match the
address held by the school.
CREATIVE WRITING FROM ROOM 18
Students have been writing reviews about their Go-Getter Day experiences. Here are
2 examples:
Koromiko Times.
$1.50
Tuesday, December 6
Go-Getter Day
Twenty-six people from Koromiko Syndicate went to the Kapiti BMX track for their Go-Getter day.
There were beginners and expert riders. Some people did little bumps, other people gave it their best shot by doing the whole track. (Even though it was their first time they still managed the whole track and they got better while doing it.)
Sam said, “I finally conquered my demon hill.”
Mia said, “It’s harder than it looks.”
Even though there were some tumbles and crashes, everyone had a great
time.
By Noah Aliva, Room 18
Koromiko Times
$1.50
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Sandwiches Bring Smiles
26 kids made sandwiches in Room 6, on Koromiko Go-Getters Day, November 24, 2016.
There was a choice of fillings: eggs, cheese, chippies and cucumber were just some of them. Mrs Keohane cut the cucumber and cheese, and mashed the egg ready for the students to spread on their bread.
Sophie Hoskin said, “It was SO much fun.” JoJo said, “You should have been there.” All 26 kids said, “The sandwiches were yummy.”
Everyone returned to their own class at 12 noon with full tummies.
By Sophie Hoskin (Room 18)
2016 YEAR 8 GRADUATION EVENING
This important event is fast approaching where we officially celebrate the achievements of
our Year 8 students and wish them well for the next stage of their education. The details
that you need to know are-
Thursday December 15 starting at 7:00pm
Kenakena School Library for speeches and awards
Supper will follow and then to conclude the evening each class will present a video
The cost for each adult attending is $10. Year 8 students do not pay.
Space is limited, as we have 63 students graduating this year, so each student can only bring a maximum of two adults with them. Please let the office know if you wish to have another ticket, if any become available.
Send your payment to school in a named envelope and place in the red box or contact the office if you have an AP set up.
Tickets will be issued when payment has been received and these tickets need to be presented at the Library door on the night.
KAIKOURA EARTHQUAKE FUNDRAISER
On Tuesday our senior students raised $394 for Waiau School selling home baking,
‘slime’ and hand-made soaps. It was a great initiative by the students and reminded
everyone of the hardships other New Zealanders are enduring after the earthquakes.
Thank you for your support.
CANCER SOCIETY FUNDRAISER
If you are interested in making a donation the link to the shave for a cure website is:
https://secure.leukaemia.net.nz/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.sha
veforacure.co.nz%2f&RegistrationID=1031504
CONGRATULATIONS
James Fanning, a 7 year old student in Room 8, has been selected to receive an
awesome opportunity to travel to the West Ham Football Academy in London, UK in
April 2017.
James currently plays in the U8 in the Kapiti Coast United Junior League and is a
talented player with great skills and sportsmanship. He lives and breathes football
and has been playing the beautiful game as soon as he could walk and has
continued to gained experience attending camps and academies domestically and
internationally, aiming to realise his dream of playing for the best teams in the World
– all this has been recognised and his efforts rewarded by getting the opportunity to
show West Ham how amazing he is!
To enable James to take up this offer, his family have started a “Give A Little” page
and here is the link if anyone would like to contribute.
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/supportjames#
TIPS FOR PARENTS
Your kid's best stage
I hope that wherever you are on your parenting journey, you take time to pause and
just enjoy your kids, as they are, right now. They are only going to be like this for the
briefest of moments. Next month they will be bigger, smarter and possibly better in
many ways, but until then, they are just fine. Your reward for all your hard work is
that you get to be there with them today - the only day in their life when they will be
exactly this age. Don’t rob yourself of it. You might have a hundred important things
on your ‘to-do’ list today, but if you don’t get to have a cuddle with your child, smile
at them, enter into their world to see what they see and just spend time with a sense
of gratitude in your heart, then you have neglected the most important things of all.
It sometimes takes a conscious effort of the will to see the gold beneath the dross in
your current situation, and to appreciate each moment with each child as a treasure.
But even if your kids are being stroppy and hard to handle, at least go through when
they are asleep and drooling on their pillow and go, “Aww.”
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
Friday 9th December Boy’s Mentoring Overnight Camp Monday 12th December BOT Meeting Wednesday 14th December Koromiko Trip to Otaihanga 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
Term 2 Monday May 1-Friday July 7
Term 3 Monday July 24- Friday September 29
Term 4 Monday October 16 – Friday December 15
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.
Call Lynda Price on 0276854848 or 04 296 6900 to book your appointment now.
SPORT & CLUBS
Looking for a Christmas gift that could lead to a lifetime of fun for your
family? Kids learn to sail with Paremata Boating Club! Our popular learn to sail courses
are designed to introduce children aged 9-14 years and their parents to the sport
of sailing. Our next course is on and around Wellington Anniversary weekend in January
2017. It starts with a pool session and runs over the three days of Anniversary Weekend
plus the following two weekends (5 days plus the initial pool session). Optimist boats and
buoyancy vests are provided.
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
sKids Summer Holiday Programmes/Before/After School Care 2017 available to book now at www.skids.co.nz – On the 16th of Dec we are open for a half day at our sKids Kenakena site on Te Kupe Road. Holiday programme will be open 7 am to 6 pm daily at Kapiti School from the 19th Dec. We are open until the 23rd Dec, we reopen here 4th Jan and we have care available until school returns. Oscar subsidies: new rate now up to $5 per hour which is good news for those families who are eligible for Oscar subsidy, if you are working, studying, have health issues, have a child on the child disability allowance and fit the income threshold criteria then full time holiday care could be free. Before or after school care could be free too, ask us how! Action packed activities – something different everyday: Bowling, Movies and Swim, QE2 Park/Trams, Laser War, Lido, Kiwiana Sports, Slip and Slide, Music workshops + more.... Please register and book at our online parental portal @ http://skids.aimy.co.nz. Call in and see Sally at the programme afterschool or contact Sonia on 06 364 8852, 027 739 1986 or [email protected] Sonia South – 2014/15 Winner of the Westpac New Zealand Franchisee of the Year – Community Involvement Award. sKids: Kids just love it!.
December and January School Holiday Programme
Tennis Inc are offering Tennis Hot Shots holiday programmes at Paraparaumu Beach
Tennis Club for all keen beginner tennis players and those who want to progress into
Novice interclub!
Dates:
December
Monday 19th December and Wednesday 21st December
January
Week 1: Monday 9th January and Wednesday 11th January
Week 2: Monday 16th January and Wednesday 18th January
Red Ball: Time: 9-11am Age: 5 -7 years old
Cost: $20 per player per day
Players learn fundamental perceptual motor skills, grips, basic technique on key strokes
with fun tennis games and a fun tennis tournament with prizes.
Orange/Green Ball: Time: 11.30am-1.30pm Age: 8 -12 years old
Cost: $20 per player per day
Players do fundamental movement, grips, and basic technique on strokes, positioning
on singles and doubles, tactics and match play with prizes.
Note:
Each group requires a minimum of 5 players to go ahead.
For more information or to register contact:
Ph: Leonie 021 1690603 Email: [email protected]
SUMMER DRAMA CLASSES FOR YOUTH
Kids4Drama are holding master classes for kids and teen over the summer holidays. This is
a great opportunity for students to learn off industry professionals and further their dramatic
skills while still having lots of fun! Book before 20th December and go in the draw to win a
free term of drama classes for 2017. Contact [email protected] to book your space
or for more information.
Kapiti’s favourite indoor playground, is pleased to introduce
JUMP AFTER SCHOOL CARE plus HOLIDAY PROGRAM In conjunction with Jump – indoor playground and Action Indoor Sports at 4 Manchester St, Paraparaumu 7.30am until 6pm for ages 5 to 13 years old
For more information
visit the website www.jumpafterschool.nz
email [email protected]
phone Ashley 022 318 0722 or Alex 021 054 0321
Facebook - Jump After School
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
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