Hutt Central School Newsletter No 7 Term 1 13th March - 17th March 2017 Kia ora tatau, It’s feeling a little more like winter as we move into week 7 of the term. It’s great to see students here on time ready to start the day. Just a reminder that milk is available in the mornings outside Room 8. I really enjoyed working with the students in Room 10 this week, they enthusiastically shared what they had learnt about the earth and it’s layers.

Sandpit As you can see we are progressing. It’s great to see the outer seating taking shape. A big thanks to those that are helping, rain hail or shine with this. Reminders: All children must wear a sunhat when they are outside for Term 1 and 4. Please check that your child has a hat at school everyday. New Students

Welcome to Tyla Manihera, Erin Worsley, Ruby Penny and Tia Wongpanich who have started at Hutt Central School in the last fortnight. It is great to have you at our school. Gates Please ensure that our school gates close when you enter the grounds. Let us know if there are any problems with the latches so that we can fix them when required. School Donations Thank you to all the families that have generously paid their voluntary donations already. The donations go towards providing resources that we deem essential for our students’ learning. Remember to keep your receipts and you are able to claim back the cost from your tax. We appreciate your support and contribution to the school.

Kia ora, Naku noa Steph Campbell Room 6 have been learning about the letter ‘S’ http://centralroom6.blogspot.co.nz/

S for……soap shampoo suds

squelchy stinging.....

Room 10 have been exploring the earth- check out their blog https://blog.seesaw.me/room10hcs

School Sports Teams - Term 2 Notices have gone out to the children to start preparing teams for Tiniball, Basketball and Waterpolo in Term 2. Please check the dates they have to be returned by to ensure you don’t miss out:- Senior Basketball - Thursday 16th March Middle School Tiniball - Monday 20th March Junior Tiniball - Wednesday 22nd March Senior Waterpolo - Monday 20th March

Additional forms and information are available on the school website.

News flash, important panui: Kia ora Hutt Central School community, We are again having our bi-annual Hangi, last time we sold 500 meals and hope to again!! It is always a fantastic event and a lovely opportunity to come together and connect with other Hutt Central School families, the staff, Board of Trustees and Whanau group. The students and families come to school at around 4pm, with the students performing some Kapa haka waiata at 4.30 pm. We will then watch the lifting of the Hangi at around 5pm. This year we are going to have individually pre-packed meals, and can accommodate dietary requirements (when you purchase your tickets please let us know). Please bring along a picnic rug, and hope for the most beautiful weather!!!! Tickets are on sale from the hangi table outside the school office or at the school office. $8.00 for 1x ticket $20.00 for 3x tickets $30.00 for 5x tickets The last opportunity to purchase tickets will be 9.00am Monday 20th March, Looking forward to your support! Nga mihi, The Whanau group

Hutt Central School Car Boot Sale SUNDAY 2nd April, 10am -1pm

Everyone is welcome!

* Vehicles that would like a space please contact the school office

5660059 or email carboot2017@yahoo.com to register. *

Sites are $25 per private vehicle or $50 per commercial vehicle.

Space will be on a first come first served basis.

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) More information and permission slips are available at the school office. These close tomorrow.

ICAS Subject Cost Competition Date

Digital Technology $9.50 Tuesday, 23 May 2017 Science $9.50 Tuesday, 30 May 2017 Spelling $11.50 Wednesday, 14 June 2017 Writing $20.50 Monday, 12 June – Friday, 16 June 2017* English $9.50 Tuesday, 1 August 2017

Mathematics $9.50 Tuesday, 15 August 2017 All of above $70.00

If you need any more information, don’t hesitate to contact Steph Campbell campbells@huttcentral.school.nz

It has been exciting to see so many children walking and wheeling to school for Movin March, and huge thanks to parents for using the Walking Pou on Te Mome Road as a safe drop off spot. Thanks also to the senior students who are arriving at school a little earlier to help on the stands. They are getting plenty of business!

Wheels Fun at lunchtime begins this Friday 17th March. All wheels welcome, but all riders MUST wear a helmet. No helmet, no ride (skateboards, blades and scooters included).

(Alicetown Walking School Bus)

On Friday 31st March we will be celebrating active travel with a Fancy Feet Day, where children can come to school with decorated shoes. We are suggesting that on this day children walk with their parents/whanau using a slightly different route to get to school. We would love parents to join us on the walk to school, and watch our Fancy Feet Parade. Road Patrol We would love to know if there are any parents out there that would be able to support our Road Patrollers at the crossings in the afternoon. Maybe one day of the week at one of our crossings would be manageable for you. Please contact the office if you are able to help.

Hutt Central School Calendar Visit our website for an updating Calendar http://www.huttcentral.school.nz/

Week 7 Term 1 (13 March - 17 March)

Friday 17th - St Patrick's Day- wear GREEN Friday 17th - ICAS forms due in

Week 8 Term 1 (20 March - 24 March)

Tuesday 21st - Hangi preparation Wednesday 22nd - School Hangi Thursday 23rd - Opera Performance

Week 9 Term 1 (27 March - 31 March)

Tuesday 28th - Board of Trustees meeting 7pm staffroom Thursday 30th - Interzone Swimming competition

Check out our Class Blogs - Room 1 Mrs Campbell https://blog.seesaw.me/teamtahi2017/ Room 2 Miss Mahoney https://blog.seesaw.me/teamrua2017/ Room 3 Mr Burgess https://blog.seesaw.me/teamtoru2017/ Room 4 Miss Tiffen http://kowhanga.blogspot.co.nz/ Room 5 Mrs Fleming http://kowhanga.blogspot.co.nz/ Room 6 Mr Hodge http://centralroom6.blogspot.co.nz/ Room 7 Mrs Burrell http://hcroom7.blogspot.co.nz/ Room 9 Mrs Scott http://theamazingroom9.blogspot.co.nz/ Room 10 Mrs Braddock https://blog.seesaw.me/room10hcs Room 11 Mrs Gould http://wonderfulroomelevenhcs.blogspot.com/ Room 12 Mrs Butler http://room12hcs.blogspot.co.nz/ Room 13 Miss Smith https://blog.seesaw.me/tekaumatorublog/ Our School Library huttcentralschoollibrary.blogspot.co.nz/