Week 2 Term 2 2015
P R I N C I PA L S P I E C E
( A . K . A . M Y S O A P B O X )
Thank you so much to the community for
their turnout at school and community
ANZAC commemorative services last
weekend. We have been learning in
school about the importance of remembering our history in war and why words
like Lest W e Forget are so important.
It is so disturbing to watch global news and see things
like chemical weapons use on civilians in Syria and the
rise of anti-Semitism in middle class Germany again.
HAVE THESE PEOPLE LEANT NOTHING!
Thankfully I can say that we see a healthy respect in our
students for the sacrifices made by New Zealand servicemen and I feel that the future of our ANZAC traditions
and services will remain strong.
Now for a wee RANT!
Last night 18 parents (from 15
families) came to a community
meeting from a total of 31 families
in the school. Should would say a
50% turn out is good...me, well I was pretty disappointed!
Whilst I realise that some people couldnt make it (and
with genuine reason and apologies sent through), I have
to say it is often the same people we see at school events,
and the same people absent.
Small rural schools like ours are extremely reliant on the
goodwill and shared efforts of their community. A good
example is that we have no caretaker, and that jobs
around the school are mostly taken care of by a few
parents who volunteer. People like Jeremy who looks
after the pool and mows the school lawns for free! The
impact on the school is enormous. It means we do not
have to divert funds from learning to pay for things like
mowing and plumbers or builders bills.
Last nights meeting was about giving the community a
chance to become informed about the school and to have
their say about future decision making in the school. As a
parent I want to have my say about how things are run in
my childrens school, so I am slightly mystified as to why
half of you dont seem to feel the same.
Please feel free to correspond with me on this subject. My
email is principal@kaihere.school.nz or come in and see
me for a chat
UPCOMING EVENTS:
5th MayHearing & Vision checks at school at
11.30
6th May Rippa Rugby at Ngatea (yr 5/6 & 7/8)
8th MayTeacher only day.
13th MayWhole school trip to the Hamilton
Gardens
15th May Community Newsletter
21st MayYoung Leaders Day at Manukau
22nd May Quiz Night
1st June Queens Birthday
9th-10th JuneLife Education caravan at school
18th-19th JuneMangawhero room at Kerepehi
4th July - Cryptic Dinner
C L A S S
C E R T I F I C A T E S
Week 1:
MangawheroCharlize Giltrap for outstanding work habits and impeccable bookwork
Ngarua-great use of descriptive language
TorehapeTristan Mischewski for great
maths work with coordinates
Week 2:
MangawheroFergus McDonald for his
enthusiasm for learning
NgaruaDanny Sayer for sharing his
knowledge of ANZAC Day
Torehape-Isla Casey for great progress with
her reading
A S S E M B L Y
A reminder that school assembly is every
fortnight on odd weeks of the term, Thursdays
at 2.15 in Mangawhero room.
All welcome.
S C H O O L A N D
C O M M U N I T Y N O T I C E S
TEACHER ONLY DAY
The staff need a teacher only day to continue to write
and develop the schools curriculum. As a result we
are having a teacher only day on Friday 8th May
NITS!
There have been some cases of nits in
the school...DONT PANIC!
Remember to check you childrens
hair please and treat as required.
WAIKATO CHIEFS TICKETS
Reminder Waikato Chief Ticket orders must be in by
Monday the 18th May for the game:
Vs Bulls Friday 22 May
Adult tickets $20, Child Tickets $9, Family Pass $55
Additional children $6
(Family pass 2 Adults & 2 Children/Child is aged 14
years and younger)
Contact Michelle Lange 0212379122
FREE EAR CLINIC SERVICE FOR CHIDLREN
9am-12 oclock
Thursday 14 May Morrinsville Primary School, Lincoln St
Thursday 18 June Plunket Rooms, Anderson St
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COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Anyone wanting to place anything in the next Community
newsletter please get it to the office by the 11th May.
S C H O O L A N D
C O M M U N I T Y N O T I C E S
HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS
Events for 2015
22nd May Quiz Night
4th July - Cryptic Dinner
Remember to calendar these events!
contact Rosie on 07 8878944/
027 8108304.
Hauraki Junior Soccer Club
It's not too late to get involved this season. Bring your
kids down to the Ngatea Domain at the following times:
(Note: Age of players is taken at how old they were on
1st January, 2015)
Super Mini-Kickers (3-4 year olds): Saturdays 10 11am
Mini-Kickers (5-6 year olds): Wednesdays 3:45 4:45pm & Saturdays 10 - 11am
9th Grade: (7-8 year olds): Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30pm &
Saturdays 10 - 11am
11th Grade: (9-10 year olds): Thursdays 3:30 4:30pm & games on Saturdays
13th Grade: (11-12 year olds): Thursdays 3:30 4:30pm & games on Saturdays
Register online: www.sportsground.co.nz/hpjsc
Contact Jonathan O'Neill (Club President) for more information
022 1719688
867 8474
jonathano@haurakiplains.school.nz
REMINDER
Please support the school by paying your
paper levies $10.00 per child per term.
Many thanks
