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Number 17 5 August 2016

Website

www.matarau.school.nz

Phone (09) 433 5823 Email admin@matarau.school.nz

Thanks
Parents of year 7 and 8 students who have supported in the build up to
next weeks School Science Fair. Science Fair is a bit of a team effort and
we really do appreciate your support.
People of the week
... Our International Schools English candidates who sat their exams this
week. Well done for taking on the additional workload.
Players of the Day, Netball Matarau 1: Sarah H, Matarau 2: Georgia P
(2/7); Savannah A (9/7); Jessica N (30/7); Rugby- Kamo Pirates JBN Chase L
Brianna K who has qualified for the National Aerobics Gym Sport
Competition in Invercargill later in the year.
Term Calendar More to follow as dates come to hand!
8 August
School Science Fair starts
10 August
School Cross Country
10 August
School Science Fair Prize Giving (6:30pm)
12 August
Mathex
16 August
KHS interviews
16 August
ICAS Maths Exam
17 August
Zone Cross Country (TeHoro School)
17 August
WGHS Enrolments
23 August
Year 4 and 5 Hockey Festival
24 August
School Council Culture and Heritage Day
26 August
Senior School attends Youth Summit
29 August
Regional Science Fair
30 August
Interschool Cross Country
19 / 20 Sept.
Production Nights
23 Sept.
Final day of term 3
Headlice Inspections
Scheduled for 9am Monday 8th August. Thank you to the parents who have
volunteered to help with the check. These are critical term inspections if we
are to try and keep on top of this problem.
Home Gardens
Please discuss with your children the possibility of having a home garden this
year. This programme gets underway some time later this term (timeline to
follow), and culminates in judging at years end. We will send expression of
interest forms out within the next couple of weeks and so please let your
child know if you want one of these forms sent home.
School Production
If you can help with sewing costumes for the school production Mrs
Robertson would love to hear from you! Email her on
rrobertson@matarau.school.nz
Andrea Faust
126 Going Road, RD1 Kamo 0185
Cell 027 302 8095
Office 09 435 3227
Efax 09 3550 340

School Cross Country Wednesday 10 August

as advised last week, our School Cross Country will take place at the farm opposite the school on
Wednesday 10 August.

Thanks to Earl Tito Engineering and Kara Physiotherapy

who are sponsors of this years cross-country
Hoping to see you there .. The approximate race schedule is as follows ..
12:40

12 year olds

Year 5 & 6

12:50
1:05

11 year olds
10 year olds

Year 3/4

1:15
1:30

9 year olds
8 year old Girls

1:40

8 year old Boys

Year 3
(Under 8 at 1/1/16)

1:50

Yr 3 Girls

Year 2

2:00

Yr 3 Boys
Yr 2 Girls

2:10
2:15
2:20
2:25

Yr 2 Boys
Year 0/1 Girls
Year 0/1 Boys
Kindy Race (boys & girls together)

Year 7 & 8

Year 0/1

Please help by
supporting on the day it isnt the same without you!
not taking your children early we want them to clap others over the line just as they
were clapped over the line and also to be part of the prize giving.
by encouraging your children to return to the school seating area after their races.

School Science Fair

If passing the school Tuesday through Wednesday of next week please drop by our school hall and
take a look at our senior and middle school science exhibits. The children are really encouraged
when they see adults showing an interest in their investigations.
Please note that the Science Fair prize giving will be held in the school hall 6:30 pm Wednesday 10
August. Children receiving awards will know this no later than Wednesday afternoon, and are
asked to be in attendance please at the prize giving if at all possible.
Thank you to AutoNorth who are sponsors of this years fair.
Central Northland Science and Technology Fair
Parents of children who will represent/possibly represent our school are advised that the Central Northland
Fair will take place 29 August to 1 September. We will not be able to confirm which children will represent
us from the highly commended category (from the school fair) until wider entries have determined the
number of available places. Any questions in the run up please to Mrs Donaldson. More to follow.
Reminders from last week
parents of year 8 students are asked to keep us informed please of any change in intended secondary
school. This is so that we can do our best to get you the information you need and so that we can of
maximum assistance with class placements.
.. please be vigilant on the strep throat front and get your child to their doctor if unsure
Mathex will take place 12 August please return forms to school ASAP.
please ensure that homework routines are in place (we suggest a set place and time), or that you have
requested an exemption from your childs teacher ... we understand that things can get a bit hectic
Scholastic Book Club orders and payments are due to the office by Friday 12 August please.

Calf Club
Have you thought about your calf, lamb (must be born after 1 July 2016) or pet? More to follow soon.
Term contributions
those who opted for term payment of school contributions will receive a contribution request letter within
the next week or two. Thank you for your support ... every cent goes back to the children in some value
added form.
High School Presentations/Open Evenings
WBHS Open Evening on Thursday 4th August from 4.30pm
Kamo High School Open Evening on Tuesday 9th August from 5.30pm
International Schools Competitions
Further practice papers for the Maths exam were issued this week. It is the responsibility of parents to
ensure that children sit at least 2 practice papers a week at home please (parents will also need to mark
these marking sheet provided). A reminder that the maths examination is scheduled for 16 August and so
there is time for several more practice papers.
Zone Cross Country TeHoro Taniwha Challenge
Permission forms have been sent home for the Taniwha Challenge (Cross Country at TeHoro School). This is
an optional event, usually years 4 through 8 only. All permission forms, and hangi orders, are due back at the
office no later than Wednesday 10th August please. Please indicate clearly if you will be transporting your
own child, in which case we will assume that you will also be transporting them on the return trip. Children
who travel by bus must return by bus please unless by prior arrangement.
Calendar Art Orders
Orders and payments were due back at the office today (Friday 5th August). It is still possible to place an
order but any further orders will incur a freight cost. Thank you to those who have placed orders.
Our focus virtue for the next month or so is TRUSTWORTHINESS
One of the amazing things about virtues (all of the virtues) is that they are never fully mastered. Even
though we get better with practice, we never exhaust the possibilities for getting even better still. Thats
why, as adults, we can join with the kids and explore new ways to practise these virtues better ourselves.
Please discuss the trustworthiness virtue with your children over coming weeks. Spend time talking about
why trustworthiness matters, how you practise it in your life, and maybe set some trustworthiness goals.
Trustworthiness is a crucial virtue which opens the way for deeper friendships and greater responsibilities.
Please find support material attached.
Te Reo
At this weeks meeting the school board committed to funding our Te Reo programme in 2017 along similar
lines to 2016. The kids and staff love this programme, and we have had very positive feedback from parents.
In no small part, the success of this programme is due to the skill and professionalism of Ms Morunga
(Whaea Charlene) whose enthusiasm for Te Reo is absolutely infectious.
BOT Positions
At the last meeting of the BoT specific responsibilities were allocated as follows
Chair
Rebecca Anderson
Secretary
Leroy Lawrence
Treasurer
Mary Finlayson
Fundraising
Jenny Wiegersma
Property
Lisa Tito
Attending Matarau School in 2017?
This is for those who know for certain. So ... if your child(ren) will DEFINITELY NOT be with us next
year, please pick up the phone on Monday and let us know, or leave a voice message over the weekend.
It isnt too late ... thank you to those who have already made contact.

Board decision on out of zone placements 2017

The board is aware of its responsibility to advise as early as possible any changes to our customary approach
to out of zone enrolments. As we pass the 300 students mark, we need to put the brakes on growth in order
not to overtax resources, and also to help retain our special character. Accordingly, the board has made a

no new out of zone places will be advertised for 2017, with the exception
of a very limited number of places in the year 7 and 8 (Cambridge Junior Secondary)
programme.
decision that

Now . while the board cannot undertake to do this in perpetuity, in 2017 it will continue to make places
available for out of zone students with siblings already enrolled in the school (where application is made
before the closing date ... around mid-October).
It will also continue to make places available for students who were once in zone, but who now reside out of
zone. Both of these accommodations are not customary practice in many zoned schools, and reflect our
gratitude and commitment to those out of zone families who chose our school, and who, in some cases, travel
from as far away as Onerahi every day so that their children can attend our school. We are humbled by this
vote of confidence.
Out of zone application details, and confirmation of the number of places available in our senior school, will
be publicly advertised sometime around mid-September.
Early notice
Final day of the 2016 school year 15.12.16. First day of school 2017 1.2.17
Finally
You will likely know that our senior students (Year 7 and 8) have an options programme on a Tuesday
afternoon where students are given opportunities to be challenged, to develop new ways of thinking, to
experience secondary school subjects, and even to even scope possible careers. Last week we advised that
one of our science option groups extracted DNA from strawberries. Pretty cool! This week they extracted
their own DNA from cheek cells. Even cooler!!!!
Regards nga mihi
Kevin Trewhella
PRINCIPAL

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School Lunches
Mondays - $3.00 : Baked Beans or Spaghetti served with toast & a juice, or Chicken
or Beef Cup of Noodles & a juice. Order at the office by morning tea on Monday.
Wednesdays - $1.50 : for Sausage (meat or vegetarian option) in bread with sauce.
Order on Wednesday mornings through the classroom teacher.
Fridays $4.00 : Hot Mince Pie, Jumbo Sausage Roll or Sausage Roll (with Museli
Bar), butter chicken or mince & cheese wrap and a Fruit Drink. You can swap the fruit drink for a
flavoured milk for $5.00. Order by Wednesday at the office, to receive Friday.

Community Notices
LOST - Khaki Green farm techni fleece, zip up jacket style. Size 4. Possibly has the name
Daniel on it. If found please hand in to the office.
Recycling Old Mobile Phones
After $2.5 million donated to the Starship Foundation from the sale of unwanted old mobile
phones it is time for a new multi award winning NZ charity - Sustainable Coastline to
benefit from this scheme. 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 Office at School.
Adult Literacy - Do you want to get better at reading and writing, or does someone you know have so
much trouble they cant read this? The Adult Literacy Trust has free one-to-one coaches who can help
you for half an hour a day by phone or video conference. The Trust also have some easy and fun online
practice software you can use from a library computer or from home.
We are free We have one on one coaching We coach in the comfort of your own home By
phone if you dont have a computer Experienced coaches - Contact Wendy - Tuesday Friday
9.00am to 2.00pm; Phone 0800 891 339

Feeder Calves Wanted If you have two feeder calves for sale please phone Gaye
on 433 5565
Adult fitness classes coming soon to Matarau School Hall. Mondays and Thursdays at 4:30. Please
express your interest to Craig Walker on 021 426 795 or walker.highlandr@gmail.com
Huanui College presents - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Whangarei Theatre Company, Thur 11 Fri 12
August, 7pm, Adults $10, child $5, Ph 09-459-1930 for booking details

New York City

From kilometres high in New York City you can see little people as small as ants.
The super powered jet boats slither across the ocean on a nice summers day.
The miniature trees dance like the wind. The aqua sky is like a blanket thrown over
the sky. The hum of the city rises up to the bridge were the workers were sitting
eating their lunch.
By Jamie B, Rm10

The neon lights brighten up the whole of town, guiding you everywhere the light
touches. Taxis hurtle past like a giants foot thundering on the ground. A brooding
sky sulked above like an ocean as it never ends. Buildings towered above
touching the dark blue sky. Billboard signs write out messages inviting a pack of
people in.
Roads were packed with shining lights from the police and taxi cars. An LG sign
loomed above leaving a moonlight trail. Shadows creep around as they loom over
the raven blackness. It was crowded and noisy! You couldn't look anywhere
without seeing people or cars.
By Charlee L, Rm10

School Science Fair

Matarau School Invites

Parents, Grandparents & Family Friends

To

The School Science Fair

When

1. Tuesday 9th 10.30pm til 4pm

2. Wednesday 10th - 9am 4pm

Where

Matarau School Hall

If passing the school Tuesday or Wednesday next week
please drop by our school hall and take a look at our
senior and middle school science exhibits.
The children are really encouraged when they see adults
showing an interest in their investigations.
Please note that the Science Fair prize giving will be held in the
school hall 6:30 pm Wednesday 10 August.
Thank you to AutoNorth who are sponsors of this years fair.