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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, 18th August 2016 Term 3 Week 4 Dear Parents and Caregivers, He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa Having a go at Robotics and Coding: Students in the Koromiko (Years 3&4) Teaching
Team have enjoyed working with Mr Henare Kani of the Te Manawa Museum Trust in
Palmerston North. Henare has been teaching our students basic coding to make their
robots perform movements forwards, backwards and turns. The programme supports
this Koromiko’s learning focus; Amazing Machines.
More photos can be viewed on our Kenakena School Facebook Page.
YEAR 8 GIRLS ‘FUTURE CHOICES’ PROGRAMME
Kenakena teachers Kim Kelly and Sue Gray manage our Future Choices Programme
for Year 8 Girls. Future Choices is an exciting and inspiring programme for Year 8
girls, designed to build self-esteem, confidence and self-belief so that they can make
safe and healthy decisions as they grow into young women. Yesterday, our wonderful
resident mentor Andy Jenkins facilitated a motivating and enjoyable fitness and skills
workshop for our girls.
Andy coaches the girls through some strength exercises with the Medicine Balls
More information on Future Choices can be found on our website at
http://kenakena.school.nz/future-choices/
See more photos from the sessions on our Kenakena School Facebook page.
JUDI BILCLIFF VISITS
New Zealand author and poet Judi Bilcliff visited Kenakena to entertain our students,
talk about her writing and to meet 9 Years Old Imogen Rehu, who has had one of her
poems published in the ‘Celebrating our Talented Young Writers’ section of Judi’s
book, Granny Goes Bungy Jumping. Judi captivated our kids with her energetic and
engaging presentation and made Imogen feel very proud to be a published author.
Judi and Imogen
BYOD UPTAKE FOR STUDENTS YEARS 5-8 We have had a very enthusiastic response to the Bring Your Own Devices option we have advertised through the Whakaaro Hou Trust and have been pleased to have questions from parents about the BYOD opportunity. It is an opportunity, not compulsory. The Trust will have up to four roll-out dates throughout each year, the next one for this year is timed for late October. We will keep you informed about this. Some students are bringing devices to school that they already own. Some parents are purchasing devices for their children from places other than through the trust and that’s absolutely fine. The trust along with some businesses offers payment over time. The benefit of purchasing through the trust is the combined insurance package. Basically, we’re trying to get under way with student-owned devices coming to school to supplement the devices the school owns. We expect that, over time, most Years 5-8 students will have their own device, and we’re trying to make this accessible through the Whakaaro Hou Trust.
NZEI AND PPTA PAID UNION MEETINGS
Kenakena School’s teachers have been called to a paid union meeting on Thursday 8
September, 1:30pm at Horowhenua College in Levin. To enable teachers to attend this
meeting, we will be requesting you make arrangements for your children for a 12.30pm
finish on that day. The paid union meetings have been called by both the secondary
and primary teacher unions in response to proposed changes to the funding of
schools, which teachers believe may be detrimental to the education of your children.
More information will be sent home over the next three weeks.
Bruce McDonald PRINCIPAL
Freaky Friday Disco
Due to lack of interest the Year 7/8 Disco has been cancelled tomorrow night. Students
can join the Year 5/6 Disco from 4.45 – 6pm where some of the ‘spooky’ elements will
be incorporated.
There will not be face painting available so those students who booked and paid can
come to the office for a refund.
YOYO SALE
A young boy (approximately 5-7years) bought a yoyo holster from the Office last week
but left before he was given his change. If you think this was your son, please contact
Viv or Lynda 2984011.
PMP HELPERS NEEDED
Kenakena School runs a Perceptual Motor Programme for the New Entrants which is of huge benefit to not only the children’s physical well-being but also aids their development in literacy, numeracy and social skills. However to run the programme we need adult helpers. If you can spare 1 ½ hours (8.55 – 10.30) on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday please contact the office and help keep this worthwhile programme running. Thanks, Maxine West PMP Coordinator Junior Winter Tournament Last Wednesday each Kahikatea student took part in the Junior Winter Tournament. The purpose of this tournament is to encourage students to try a new sport and enjoy an afternoon competing against our other local schools. It’s hard to emphasise enough how proud I was of the children I spent time with at the netball courts during the tournament. Every child I saw representing Kenakena School was so well behaved. I didn’t see any examples of poor sportsmanship. What I did see was kids cheering each other on, students remaining positive, children showing awesome team work and, most importantly, displaying resilience when losing and being humble after a win. What fabulous examples of Tiaki!! Well done Kahikatea! Thanks so much to our amazing parents for taking the time out of their busy schedules to supervise our teams! We so appreciate it! NETBALL
KK 2 showed awesome teamwork!
Keelan Magalogo showing awesome skills in the shooting circle.
Jacob Chappell was a stunning defender for his team
RIPPA The children who participated in the rippa tournament were fantastic ambassadors for Kenakena School, again showing some of our school Tiaki values: teamwork, resilience, aiming for excellence, and showing respect to the refs, coaches, the opposition and fellow team mates. I was very proud of the children from our syndicate but also very proud of the year 7 and 8 students who helped out on the day as refs to fill in for some missing college students. A huge thank you to the parent helpers who coached the teams.
The rippa rugby group
KK Team with their coaches KK1 Team with their coach
KK2 Team
HOCKEY
Two of our five Kenakena hockey teams
The winter tournament allowed many children to have a taste of a different sport and these children chose hockey. Kenakena entered five teams and all displayed great sportsmanship. They were a fabulous bunch to represent our school. Their enthusiasm was obvious and many of them are now wanting hockey to be their chosen sport for winter. A huge thank you to the parents who supported us, without that we would not be able to give the children these experiences and options.
NO SUSHI ON FRIDAYS
Please note that there will no sushi available on Fridays for the remainder of this
term.
TIAKI NEWS
Staff at Kenakena are enjoying the opportunity to spend their playground duty time looking for students who are displaying Tiaki values. It is very rewarding to see so many of our students showing many of the values such as respect, responsibility, teamwork and resilience. It is often very difficult to pick just a few stand out students! Tiaki Lucky Draw Winners for Weeks Three and Four Tiaki cards have been given out over the past two weeks during morning tea and lunch times, sporting events and school assemblies. Ask your child if they have been ‘caught’ displaying Tiaki values and have been given a Tiaki card! Congratulations to Carter Joines Rm 9, Emma Howes Rm 12, Katya Cameron-Bennett Rm 4 and Ngaio Dekker Rm 20. They win the SPN lunch vouchers this time. Awesome effort!!
TIPS FOR PARENTS
The little things are the big things
We’re all looking for the big break, to be successful, to get into the big
league.
Out there, up there, over the rainbow.
Sure – climb, grow, achieve, succeed… it’s good. We wish you all that. But don’t miss what
you already have. In amongst the dirty faces and dirty dishes, right there in the middle of
that noise, mess and tears is the greatest work of your life. To shape lives, to grow hearts
that love and hope, to create the future out of cuddles and kisses.
The little things are the big things.
Where’s your wealth? You’re rich right here.
Where’s your fame? Could it match the place you have in their hearts?
The only thing bigger than what you have right here, right now, in your home, is what these
young lives will grow in to. You’re pouring yourself into their lives, and all the lives they will
touch, and the lives that will flow from them. All that comes from what you have right now –
all that you are doing right now.
If you have the privilege to be a mum or a dad, to be a coach, to be whānau, you’ve already
made it to the top. This is life. This is being rich. The little things are the big things.
DENTAL CLINIC
If your child has a dental issue and you need to make a dental appointment you can
phone 0800 825583.
The mobile dental examination van will be onsite for 7 weeks from October 10th to
check all students and to refer any needing further treatment to the Raumati Beach
Dental Hub.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Kane Coburn of Rm 23 who has been selected for the
Horowhenua Kapiti U11 Representative Rugby Team .
NETBALL RESULTS 13th August
TEAM RESULT SCORE Player of the Day
Kauri Won 22-17 Rachel Cowie
Totara Lost 7-14 The Parents
Rata Won 9-3 Adrianna Billington-Stewart
Matai Won 16-14 Shannon Ellis
Pohutukawa Lost 8-23 Mikaela Kindell
Calling all old Mobile Phones to help Sustainable Coastlines look after
NZ’s coastlines and waterways.
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 also the environment benefits
by keeping our landfills free of mobile 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.
YUMMY STICKERS
YES Kenakena School is collecting … Yummy Stickers again.
Last year we received $500 for new sports gear!
Each class have sheets for the Yummy Stickers and cut-out labels.
All stickers must be in by 26 September 2015 to be included in the prize pool
ELECTRA ENERGY SCHOOL PROMOTION
DATES TO REMEMBER
(Please check dates regularly as they may change)
2016
Term 3 Monday July 25- Friday September 23
Thursday 18th August Senior Winter Tournament 9.30am-2.30pm Friday 19th August “Freaky Friday” Disco Monday22nd August BOT Meeting – 7:30 Tuesday 30th August Year 7 Boostrix Immunisation Friday 2nd September Artsplash Dance at the Michael Fowler Centre 5pm Monday 5th September Senior Winter Tournament pp date Monday 5th September Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 13th September Rhythm Interactive for Yrs 0-4 Wednesday 21st September Parent Teacher Conferences. School will close at 2pm Thursday 22nd September Parent Teacher Conferences. School will close at 2pm Friday 23rd September Term 3 Finishes - 3pm Monday 10th October Term 4 Begins Monday 10th October Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Wednesday 12th October KK travel to CJC, Melbourne Thursday 20th October KK return from CJC, Melbourne Monday 24th October Labour Day Holiday Saturday 5th November Festival of Fun Friday 11th November Teacher Only Day Friday 11th November Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 15th November Year 8 Girls Gardisil Vaccination (3rd Dose) Friday 16th December Term 4 finishes at 12miday
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
School Parent Network Friday Only Lunches
Please place order forms and money in a sealed envelope in the Blue Post Box in the
administration foyer before 9am. Correct money is always appreciated. Change of
less than $1 will not be given. Change of $1 or more will be returned to your children
in the Friday lunch basket. If you would like to join the Friday lunch team please call
Nicky Linstrom 972-5702 or 021 675-521
Kenakena School Friday Lunch Order
Name: Room:
Meatlovers Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Fried Rice $4.50
Hawaiian Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Chow Mein $4.50
Cheese Pizza 1/4 $3.00 4 pk Chicken Sushi $5.00
Gluten Free Cheese $3.50 4 pk Tuna Sushi $5.00
Nuggets & Chips $3.50 6 pk (3 chick + 3 tuna) $7.00
Fish & Chips $3.50 Wildberry Juicie $1.00
Hot Chips $2.00 Tropical Juicie $1.00
A special "Thank You" to our suppliers - Kapiti Pak 'N Save - Domino's Pizzas - Sun Long Chinese Restaurant & Fast Food, BiMi Sushi and Pita Pit Raumati.
Kenakena School Monday to Thursday Lunch Menu
Rolls Price Fruit
Ham Roll $1.50 Apple $0.60
Egg Roll $1.50 Banana $0.60
Chicken Roll $2.00
Sandwiches (2 per pack) Orange $0.80
Egg Sandwich $2.20
Ham & Egg $3.00
Corned Beef and Pickle $3.00 Yoghurt (Fresh'n Fruity)
Ham, Cheese & Tomato $3.00 Strawberry $1.50
Tuna Lettuce $3.00 Fruit of the Forest $1.50
Cheese & Onion $3.00 Natural $1.50
Ham Salad $3.70
Chicken Salad $3.70
BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) $3.70 Hot Food
(Metro Heart Tick Pies)
Mince Pie $2.50
Scones & Muffins Mince and Cheese Pie $2.50
Cheese Scones $1.30 Steak and Cheese Pie $2.50
Date Scones $1.30 Chicken Pie $2.50
Drinks
Goodtime Muffins Blueberry - Small $1.30 Just Juice Orange and
Mango $1.80
Goodtime Muffins Choc Chip - Small $1.30 Pump Mini $1.80
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 JOB VACANCY
CHOCOLATE HAIR – Urgently need a qualified stylist to work part-time over flexible hours. Please phone 2972875 for further information.
SPORTS
Kids fitness class NEXGEN is on at 318 Gym, 20-24 Tongariro St, Paraparaumu (next
to the Statue of Mary) every Friday at 4pm, taken by ex-Kenakena student Konor
Coan, Paraparaumu 1st XV Rugby Captain and Hurricanes U18 Camp selection
squad.
Cost is only $5 per child, children 8 years – 13 years.
Regular children already attend each week and the parents’ feedback is that “THEY
LOVE IT”!!
TUITION
ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
If you are in IT… then this course is for you!
Individuals who require a basic understanding of the ITIL framework and how it may be used to
enhance the quality of IT service management within an organization
IT professionals that are working within an organization that has adopted and adapted ITIL who
need to be informed about and thereafter contribute to an ongoing service improvement
programme.
Get certified and gain an understanding on how strategy flows throughout a service and how operations,
enable service excellence. Master the ITIL terminology, structure and basic concepts and the core
principles of ITIL practices for Service Management.
Candidates can expect to gain knowledge and understanding in the following upon successful completion
of the education and examination components related to this certification:
Service Management as a practice
(Comprehension)
Service Lifecycle (Comprehension)
Key Principles and Models
(Comprehension)
Generic Concepts (Awareness)
Selected Processes (Awareness) Selected Roles (Awareness)
Selected Functions (Awareness) Technology and Architecture
(Awareness)
ITIL Qualification scheme (Awareness)
Various training options available: 1:1 training, weekend courses and travel to you options. Courses
include accredited material with a certified trainer.
I will beat any quote by 15% or contact me for current rates
$10 donation to Kenakena School for all training booked using KENAKENA as a reference upon
examination.
Desire Wallace
027 681 7284
Do you like to perform?
Great opportunity to learn from the best
Wednesdays in Raumati
Fridays in Waikanae 6-16yrs
Our tutor has recently performed in London’s West End and with Disney
Call 293 7784 to book.
Michelle Lewis
Principal - Waikanae Dance
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
AFTER SCHOOL DRAWING CLASSES- Learn some new skills to help you with your drawing and
experiment with a variety of different drawing tools. DATES: 4 weeks; 17th, 24th and 31st Aug and 7th
Sept. TIME: 3.30-5pm COST: $100 includes all materials, variety of papers and card and drawing tools!
Contact: Kaye Bustin C:02102720716 www.kayebustinstudios.com E: [email protected]
Maths and English tuition - Boost your child’s confidence and education with
NumberWorks'nWords specialist after school tuition. We provide individualised
instruction in maths and English for students who are struggling to keep up and
those bursting to race ahead. Phone now for an assessment and introductory
lesson.
Phone Lizette at 9026655 or visit www.numberworksnwords.co.nz for more
information.
EVENTS
KAPITI YOUTH ORCHESTRA
THREE CONCERTS ACROSS KĀPITI
Come celebrate the fantastic musical youth of our region as the Kāpiti Youth Orchestra
presents their annual 'Spring Prelude' concert series to Kāpiti-wide audiences.
With pieces by Mozart and Gershwin on the program, if you simply love great music, seeing
our youth shine, supporting the arts, or you want to inspire a young musician, this promises
to be a great concert to delight everyone.
2016 has been a year of growth for the KYO - with membership increased, a wider range of
instruments, an extended rehearsal season, and collaborations there is so much to
celebrate. Now they are excited to show off their hard work and incredible talent to you all!
Two DATES - three VENUES
Saturday 27th August
2:30pm Kāpiti Uniting Parish, 27 Raumati Road.
Sunday 28th August
2:30pm Otaki Memorial Hall, Main Street, Otaki.
AND 7pm St Peter's Hall, cnr Beach Rd & Ames St, Paekākāriki.
TICKETS - presales & door sales available
Adult $10
Child $5 (under 12)
Family $25 (2 adults, 2 kids)
Preschoolers - FREE
For all ticket enquiries (pre-sales encouraged):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Amanda 027 526 1875
'SPRING PRELUDE' CONCERT PROGRAM
Musik zu eine Faschings Pantomime - W. A. Mozart (Arr. M.J. Vinten)
Walking the Dog - George Gershwin
Rialto Ripples Rag - George Gershwin
Prelude No. 2 - George Gershwin (Arr. M.J. Vinten)
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