Onerahi Primary School Newsletter

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Dear Parents and Caregivers, Tena koutou katoa

Māori Language Week is upon us and the theme this year is ‘Ākina te Reo’ which means ‘Give Maori language a go!’ . The language of encouragement and support for our children in sports and play will be prominent. Kia Kaha! Ākina te Reo!

PowhiriPowhiriPowhiriPowhiri We will be having a whole school Powhiri at 9:30 on Monday 25th July 2016. This is always a special event for us at Onerahi Primary School, but this one will be extra special as we welcome our new Deputy Principal Sean Moore and our new students. Nau mai, Haere mai. You are all welcome.

ERO VisitERO VisitERO VisitERO Visit This year we are due our visit from the Education Review Office. We have been notified that this will be taking place early term 4.

Incredible YearsIncredible YearsIncredible YearsIncredible Years This is the last chance for you to register for this great parenting course, held right here at Onerahi School. This will begin in week two, term 3. If you are interested please fill in the form included in this newsletter and return it to the school office.

PTA UpdatePTA UpdatePTA UpdatePTA Update The next PTA meeting is on Wednesday 27th July in the Onerahi School information Centre.

Class and Individual Photos Class and Individual Photos Class and Individual Photos Class and Individual Photos These will be taken in week 3 next term by Photolife. We will be sending out individual named envelopes at the beginning of next term.

Onerahi School Sports Onerahi School Sports Onerahi School Sports Onerahi School Sports UniformUniformUniformUniform There are still a number of sports uniforms outstanding. Could we please have these back at school tomorrow. Many of the children when asked have said “Oh yeah that’s at home”. They should be at school. Thanks.

Ki O Rahi @ OnerahiKi O Rahi @ OnerahiKi O Rahi @ OnerahiKi O Rahi @ Onerahi Kia Ora, Thank you SO much for attending the Ki O Rahi Matariki celebration on Sunday at Cresta Park in Raurimu Ave. It was an awesome day with a good turn-out. The ‘Ki O Rahi’ game looked fun and involved lots of team work and athletic prowess. Our Kapa Haka performance was superb and included our junior participants, who completed a whole set of senior waiata and haka! Tino pai! (Very good!) And another ‘shout out’ to the whanau and teachers who provided support to our tamariki and for organising a yummy kai. Kei reira! (Right on!)

Maori Language tips/Te Reo Maori:

This week’s word/kupu is Kia kaha e

hoa ma! which means Let’s go team!

10 Pin Bowling Finals10 Pin Bowling Finals10 Pin Bowling Finals10 Pin Bowling Finals Three teams went to the finals of the Whangarei Schools 10 Pin Bowling Tournament yesterday. All three teams did very well. Congratulations to the “Spare Me” team of Nikau,

Logan,

Mystique and

Nathan from room 17 who won the tournament. Yahoo!! The “Pin Ups” team of Mannasah,

Ritihia,

Kerrin and

Anthony

from R19 came third, while the “Snakes on a Lane” team of Hollie,

Coby, Maz and Opel didn' t place, but played extremely well. What a great effort everyone!

Community Notices: Pop – Up & Play: Coming Soon, Star ting 25th

July. Pop-up & Play is Plunket’s Mobile Van that travels Raumanga and Onerahi. Raumanga: Mondays and Wednesdays from 09.30 - 1.30 pm. Onerahi: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09.30 - 1.30 pm. To check for locations, please check our facebook page Whangarei Plunket, Contact: Sam 021309258 or Kathy 0272232635

Northern Football Federation Holiday Programme: At Tikipunga Sports Park: 5 mornings 9.30am to 12.30pm. Monday 18th

to Friday 22nd of July. Parents can register their children from 1 to 5 days – a discount applies for 5 days.

The cost per session is $24 or $96 for the week Registration link: https://reg.sportingpulse.com/regoform.cgi?formID=56015

Players are advised to bring a full water bottle, morning tea plus warm clothing and a rain jacket. Actionzone Camps are running again in the fir st week of the holidays (10th-15th July). We are offering to help families from your school find a fun way to use their school holidays. We are a Christian camping organisation that has been running camps for 9-13 year olds (up to Yr8) for the past 25 years. We run our camps out at Marsden Bay Christian Camp located in One Tree Point. Families can also see details and register online at www.actionzonecamps.com

The papermill July School Holiday Activities: Thurs 14th, Fr i 15, Thurs 21st and Fr i 22nd July. 10.15—

11.15am. Paper Making, Marbling, Embosing. $5 per activity. Bookings essential. Phone 09 4591459 or email info@thepapermill.co.nz

Holiday Fun at Kiwi North: There are many activities planned throughout the school holidays, daily from 10am to 4pm. For more information phone 09 4389630 ext 0 or visit www.kiwinorth.co.nz

Huanui College are hosting guest speaker Allison Mooney next Wednesday the 29th June at 7pm. Discover ways to

enrich the partnerships with workmates, your family, and all of those you come in contact with - all in a simple, fun and unique way. Tickets for Allison’s’ “Pressing the Right Buttons” are $10. Please contact the school on 09 459 1930 if you would like to purchase tickets. (Venue is Huanui College, 328 Ngunguru Road) Huanui College July School Holiday Programmes: For Years 5-7. At 328 Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie. 9am – 3pm cost is $35 per child per day. Science, Cooking and Creative Writing. See our website for full programme details and booking form. Or phone 4591930, email admin@hc.school.nz

Maunu Educare - July School Holiday Programme 2016: We are opening on Monday 11th July for 10 days, based

in the Maunu School Hall. Lots of exciting activities planned with 4 outside visits. The programme is OSCAR accredited, families can apply for WINZ assistance. Discounts available for two or more children from the one family. To view and download forms go towww.schoolholidayprogrammes.co.nz or contact Christin on 0274821331 or info@schoolholidayprogrammes.co.nz for more information. Maunu Educare - July School Holiday Programme 2016: We are opening on Monday 11th

July for 10 days, based in the Maunu School Hall. Lots of exciting activities planned with 4 outside visits. The programme is OSCAR accredited, families can apply for WINZ assistance. Discounts available for two or more children from the one family. To view and download forms go towww.schoolholidayprogrammes.co.nz or contact Christin on 0274821331 or info@schoolholidayprogrammes.co.nz for more information. CUPCAKE HOLIDAY CLASSES 11TH

– 22ND JULY: Come and learn how to BAKE your own cupcakes and

then decorate in funky styles!!!!These classes are run twice a day. Morning sessions will be 10.30 – 12.30

Afternoon sessions 1.30 – 3.30. Each sessions is $40

Kia ora mums--Join us at the very first Gang of Mums NZ workshop in Whangarei! Come hear a refreshing perspective about the reality of teen years and leave with a renewed sense of ease and a toolbox of helpful strategies. This motivational workshop will lay the groundwork that will enable you to get a deeper sense of inner peace about teens and provide tools for the behavioural challenges that surface during these years. $30 for the three hour workshop. Limited spaces, email gangofmums@gmail.com r to www.facebook.com/gangofmums.

Coming Coming Coming Coming Events:Events:Events:Events: Fri 8th July Last day of Term 2

Mon 25th July First day of Term 3

Tues 9th Aug Class and Individual Photos taken at school

A reflection on Term 2A reflection on Term 2A reflection on Term 2A reflection on Term 2

Natalia from Room 18 said “I really enjoyed writing this term, I've loved learning about paragraphing because I can organise my thoughts and how to say things better. It is going to

help me a lot when I go to High School”.

Reivyn from Room 18 said “I just loved going to Limestone Island, because I liked being out of the classroom and doing the planting. I also loved learning about the history of Limestone Island”.

Have a safe and relaxing

holiday, we will see you all back

at school on Monday 25th July.

Nga mihi aroha kia koutou ma I

tenei wa hararei, kia maia, kia

manawanui

Gerald Koberstein—Tumuaki

(Principal)