Newsletter/Pānui 8 19 May 2017

Kia ora Parents Next week is ‘bullying free’ week in New Zealand. This links in perfectly with the introduction of Keeping Ourselves Safe and following Road Safety Week. Teachers will be talking to classes about bullying and what it is, so children are aware of their own and other’s behaviour. There are four types of bullying; physical, verbal, emotional or online (cyberbullying). It is widely accepted that there are different types of bullying. These fall into four main groups:

• Verbal Bullying – repeated mocking, name-calling, unwanted teasing, homophobic or racist remarks.

• Physical Bullying – repeated hitting or kicking, taking or threatening to take possessions. • Social or Relational Bullying - repeated exclusion, spreading rumours or gossiping, withholding

friendship, pulling faces. • Cyber-Bullying – repeated threats, criticism or unkind comments or images sent by text, email or

posted on social media.

Children are more likely to be aware of physical bullying and more recently cyber bullying, but social/relational bullying can be a surprise to some, but as you will be aware, has a significant negative impact on children who are victims of this. In recent weeks we have been doing the twice yearly well-being survey. We do our well-being survey to give us insight into what is happening in the playground and classroom, telling us of things that we might not see. Teachers collect the information with their own classes, so they notice which of their children who being nominated by others and those who are 'over nominating' others (which is also valuable information). Sometimes teachers notice hidden dynamics within their classroom. Most importantly, the well being survey gives children a chance to share with their teacher, who and what is bothering them. The information is collated across teams and the whole school and we look for patterns and trends to alert us to things we need to be aware of and act upon. As usual if there are things going on for your child that don't seem to be getting better - come in and talk to us as we do want to know! A reminder that the Safe Travel to School survey closes next Friday (26th May) and we would love your feedback – here is the link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HoonHayOLA

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We hope all the Legends campers enjoy being home and have a restful weekend – especially our lovely parent helpers – more to come on the Legends camps in the next newsletter. We wish the last year 5 group a fantastic camp next week. Have a great weekend! Ngā mihi nui

Lee Lee McArthur Pr incipa l / Tumuaki

Contact us! 91 Sparks Road, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025 338 8429 Absentee Line: 338 7493 Absentee Cell: 027 911 6019 office@hoonhay.school.nz w. hoonhay.school.nz Bank Account: 12-3148-0131625-00

Congratulations to the following tamariki for recently receiving a

Principal’s Award:

Ryotoro W, Evy M, Eve F, Thomas K, Sydney H, Jackson G, Ben J, Jonty T, Olivia B, Lexi G, Sophia P-E, Anna D, Nico K, Sarah A, Harry W, Daniel O’D, Tanner V, Zsofia d A, Oscar W, Addison C, Jasmine C, Nate C, Nate H, Keevah L, Cooper W, Bentley B, Jaxon A, Giuliano S, Lexi G, Aidan S, Noah B, Elsie P, Liam M & Bryn F.

Congratulations to the following tamariki for receiving a Principal’s Award recently:

Takeru D, Ben L, Thomas K, Marena S, Finn H, Luke A, Emma G, Eva O, Lachie N, Jessica M, Chloe C, Rebecca B & William

McN.

A huge welcome to

Lily T, Emily D, & Brydiee I-H.

Rā whānau! Kenny L, Caleb A & Jaxon A, Ben L,

Tim D, Zac M, Abigail H, Mia S,

Ryusei W, Annabelle L, Emma C, Zoe T,

Amelia H, Giuliano S, Evy M, Oliver W,

Ihimaera R-H, & Sam H.

The Board of Trustees is committed to keeping our whole community informed as we travel through the process of the Christchurch Schools Renewal Process. Firstly, I would like to thank you for so many responses to the end of year survey last year. This information has been critical in writing our Education Brief. It was fantastic to be able to capture such great information. You will notice to the right we have a time-line so at a glance you can see where we are in the process. To ensure everyone knows what is involved in each stage I will explain the stages. Data Gathering Last year we undertook a huge amount of data gathering to enable us to write our Education Brief. As mentioned earlier, we gathered survey data from our community to ensure a historic perspective is included in our new Cultural Narrative. We have engaged the Safe Travel to School group via the council and we have also met with the Cashmere-Spreydon Community Board. These two groups are assisting us to ensure we are making the most of parking, travel and safe entrance and exit to school. We met and surveyed the teaching staff to identify what we need to be thinking about. Writing the Education Brief The Education Brief is “our” document for the Ministry to use when planning our renovation. It is a vital document outlining the uniqueness of our school. We were extremely lucky to use the services of Robyn Madden (ex BOT member) to write this. Having gathered our information we certainly had some strong themes: Community: This was our strongest theme. We are a strong, connected community that is part of our children’s education. We need easy access to school, and places for our parents and extended community to meet. Flexible Learning Spaces: It was very clear that our children ALL needed spaces they can learn in. Spaces for collaboration, spaces for quiet learning, play spaces, natural spaces, and wonderful outside spaces. Safe Access to School: Parking, and safe entrances and exists. Submission and Review of MOE This is where we are at now. The MOE currently has our document and is reviewing it. Master Planning This is where all the design is done. The Ministry has a number of agencies that they use to come up with what our renovation looks like. Our Education Brief informs them of what makes our school special. This is why the Education Brief is so important. It should be kept in mind that this is a Ministry of Education project and whilst we have some say they ultimately are running the project. One of the things our community can help with at this stage is reviewing plans. Any Architects or Engineers (or the like) who are parents in our community, and would like to volunteer their expertise, please email principal@hoonhay.school.nz. Renovation The big event. This will be a large undertaking and there will most likely be some disruptions, however as a board we are absolutely committed to not compromising the education of our current students. I hope this has made things a little clearer. Please feel free to contact the school with any questions you may have. Bernie McCarthy – BOT Chair

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What else do we get up to?

Sarah R was placed 3rd in her respective Irish dance competition on Saturday in Wellington – Well done Sarah.

Visiting Cherries Preschool

We have a fabulous team of Legends children who go to Cherries Preschool every week to read to the children over there. Well done to Kane S, Aimee W, Eva P, Maddison R, Lexi G and Anna D who are doing a superb job.

Parent Maths Evening

Wednesday 7 June, 7.30pm

Note: This is rescheduled from Term 1. The way your children are learning maths, is probably different than the way you learnt maths. We will share how we teach maths and why we teach the way we do. This session will include: - How we teach maths - How children learn - The importance of the message we give our children - Some ideas for supporting your child with their maths - An opportunity to talk with other and ask questions Please complete the form if you are able to come, here is the link - https://goo.gl/forms/gtEvPBG4ggVQwBJx2

DJ Needed

The PTA will be running a disco at school on Friday 4th August, there will be 2 sessions 5pm until 6pm for year 1 to 4 and 6.30pm to 7.30pm for year 5 and 6. If anyone knows of a DJ or if you are one yourself and would like to DJ at the disco could you please forward your contact details to Rachel Charman paulrachclarke@gmail.com

PTA – Movie Fundraiser

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Movie Fundraiser

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HARAKEKE FOOTBALL SKILLS Team Harakeke are lucky to have the Halswell Hawks visiting this term. They are completing a 5 week football skills clinic. Check out some of the action……...

SOUTH WEST ZONE CROSS COUNTRY We wish the following children the best of luck; Sam H, Micah M, Aiden K, Sophie Y, Amelia H, Eva P, Jamie P, Cadell D, Callum NT, Eliza G, Abbey S, and Tabitha C. These children are going to compete at the South West Zone Cross Country on Friday 26th May, at the Halswell Quarry. The children will be running 2km at the event and have been training hard for many weeks, we hope their efforts will be rewarded with good results. GO HOON HAY !!!! GYMNASTICS - If there are any children (minimum age 8 yrs) who are registered with GSNZ and are interested in competing in the Canterbury Primary Schools Artistic or Rhythmic gymnastics competitions in June please make contact with Michelle Meaclem - michelle.m@hoonhay.school.nz. Closing date for entries is 25th May.

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May 22–24 Rm17Camp–Yr5SpencerPark25 MetroBromleytrip–Room19only26 WholeSchoolAssembly–9.00am SWZoneCrossCountry(pp31May)June 02 SecondhandUniformSales05 QUEENSBIRTHDAY–PublicHoliday06 Matatihi-maia’sJourneyofBraveryperformance09 WholeSchoolAssembly–9.00am Year6visittoHillmortonSchool12-16 BookWeek16 New&ProspectiveParentsMeeting9.30am SecondhandUniformSale18 MovieFundraiser–watchthisspaceformoredetails!Formoredates,pleaseseeourCalendarontheSchoolWebsite

2017 Schoo l Terms

Term 2 Monday 1 May – Friday 7 July Term 3 Monday 24 July – Friday 29 September Term 4 Monday 16 October – 12 noon Friday 15 December

Hillmorton High School Open Night 2017 –

The Open Night will be held on Thursday 25th May, 6 - 8 pm. The Dyspraxia Support Group holds fun groups for children aged between 5 to 13 years of age on Saturday afternoons during term time. The groups participate in a programme put together and delivered by a team of enthusiastic supervisors. If you have a child or know a child with Developmental Dyspraxia/DCD who would be interested in attending, please contact Sue on 358 3249 or email dyspraxia.centre@xtra.co.nz. Homestays wanted Are you, or somebody you know, interested in hosting an international student who is studying at Hillmorton? We are looking for homes for short and longer term students in 2017. Hosting a student provides you with a great opportunity to learn about other cultures; financial reimbursement is provided. If you are interested, please email our Homestay Coordinator, Michele Carston, at carstonm@hillmorton.school.nz

Cupcakes Galore N More Custom cakes and cupcakes for all occasions. Baked fresh in a registered home itchen. Find us on Facebook or phone Lei-anne on 021 2171355.

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