PRINCIPAL S MESSAGES. Movie Night is this Friday at 5.30pm. Pay at the door. Wednesday 13 September, 2017 OPAHEKE TAKES OUT DRURY CHALLENGE

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1 Wednesday 13 September, 2017 Issue 14, 2017 PRINCIPAL S MESSAGES OPAHEKE TAKES OUT DRURY CHALLENGE Don t forget the HUI/FONO tonight in the staffroom. Dinner will be served at 6pm and children will be looked after. The meeting will finish at 7pm. See you there! Why not try some new Maori phrases this week here is a great resource online FIRST OF SEPTEMBER A SPECIAL DAY FOR TEACHERS It was nice to see so many students doing lovely things for their teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day. Some helped their teacher in some way, others gave them nice comments and some brought small treats. The Board of Trustees also provided a very nice morning tea for the staff. On Wednesday 6 August the rain stayed away just long enough for the annual rugby match between Opaheke School and Drury School to take place. This year it was at Drury School and when our team arrived they were surprised to see how big some of the Drury boys were. Here is an account of the game from Bethany Cantwell who managed the team on the day: Another victory to Opaheke School in A very muddy game but still plenty of running rugby was seen. Opaheke s forwards dominated play and gave our backs plenty of good ball. Drury School had some impressive impact players who scored some great tries. Final Score -37 Opaheke (7 tries and 1 conversion) -31 Drury (5 tries and 3 conversions) Try scorers for Opaheke were Campbell M, Kelton W (2). Calum O (2), Mathew M, Teiti S. Team: Nate T, Carter T, Jesse M, Matthew D (Captain), Josh W, Joe R, Calum O, Tim B, Liam H, Quilan T, Brynn C, Amore P, Matthew M, More T, Teiti S, Kobi T, Campbell M, Bryce P, Rico L, Kelton W A huge thanks to Mr Stuart Te Tamaki for preparing and coaching the team. Movie Night is this Friday at 5.30pm. Pay at the door CONTACT US Tasman Drive Papakura 2113 Phone (09) office@opaheke.school.nz Fax (09) Thank you to all the children who are punctual for school. Please ensure your child is in school for 8:25am. The side gates will be closed at this time. We encourage punctuality in order for students to be in and settled, ready for learning.

2 OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENT BALLOT 2017 Out of zone applications for enrolments for 2018 will be accepted from 9 August through to the 20 September A ballot will be held on 27 September. Parents please note that if you live out of our school zone and have a child who you wish to enroll at Opaheke School for next year you must make an out of zone application. Any New Entrant children starting in 2018 who live out of the school zone need to be in the ballot even if they have older children already attending this school - siblings of students already at school are not automatically enrolled. CONGRATULATIONS TO... A huge congratulations to all those students who participated in the ICAS Writing Assessments. This year 26 students from Years 4-8 entered and took on the challenge to persuade their audience. We had some outstanding writing which shows in the results achieved. All students tried their very best and can be proud of their efforts. Those students receiving a High Distinction were in the top 1% of participants and those receiving Distinction were in the next 10% of participants. Participation Certificates: Sophia B (Y4), Tessa O (Y4), Karmanjit (Y4), Renee M (Y4), Aariz Q (Y4), Ivanka W (Y4), Isabella H (Y5), Lily H (Y6) Timothy B (Y7), Nadiah P, (Y7), Quinlan T (Y7), Merit Certificates: Ilah C (Y5), Anna H (Y7), Lucie H (Y8) Credit Certificates: Alyesha S(Y4), Hawaiki H (Y5), Holland VK (Y5), Cliodhna S (Y6), Amelia T (Y6), Joshua W (Y7), Rachael B (Y8), Binnaa D (Y8) Distinction Certificates: Mathilde L (Y4), Marnie T (Y6) Mathilde L (Y4), Alyssa A. (Y6) High Distinction Certificates: Harleen G (Y5, Marnie T (Y6) Alyssa A (Y5), Harleen G (Y5) MASSIVE MATHEX Rangitoto and Maungawhau Teams had their own Mathex Competitions on Thursday 31 August. Every student participated and the groups were mixed from Year 5 to 8. The questions really tested the children s problem solving ability and their ability to be collaborators. Opaheke School Newsletter

3 PTA NEWS Planning is underway for the Carnival this year, to be held on Friday 10 November. If you would like to be part of organising the Carnival or have any suggestions, please contact Claire Hart, or Thanks so much for all the donations of Soft Toys, Small Toys, Games, White Elephant Items, Clothing and Books. Please keep sending these along right up to carnival day! We are also now asking for donations of Old Crockery for the Plate Smashing Stand. These can be dropped off at the school office or sent along to school with children. Many thanks from the Carnival Team OPAHEKE SCHOOL NETBALL CLUB PRIZEGIVING 2017 We had our prizegiving at the school hall on Saturday 2nd September. Overall, our teams all did well in their respective grades this season, the girls had a lot of fun and learnt lots of new skills throughout the season. Special thanks to the Opaheke School PTA and Kiwisport for financial support to keep costs down for our families, we really appreciate it! Also thanks to DK Automotive for supporting our club by providing medals for all our players. We would not be able to run our teams without the support and dedication of our coaches/managers/parents/supporters, so thanks to all of you for all you do for our girls, we really appreciate it! Opaheke Shooting Stars thanks to Jodi Young for coaching our year 1&2 team. Opaheke Lightning Bolts thanks to Kate Gregan for coaching our year 3&4 team. Opaheke Diamonds thanks to Kirsty Johnson (coach) and Carly Rose (manager) for taking these girls to 3rd place in Junior F grade. Best attack Nikki J. Best defence Losa A. Most improved Bonnie L. Opaheke Magic thanks to Christie Moore (coach/manager) for taking these girls to 3rd place in Junior D grade (Winners of Presidents Round Junior E grade). Player of the year Kate Lynn D. Best attack Kailah M. Best defence Madelline E. Opaheke Stars thanks to Annie Mills and Shalagh Kavanagh-Ward (coaches) and Amanda Lovell (manager) for taking these girls to 2nd place in Junior B grade (Winners of Presidents Round Junior C grade; Most points scored in Junior B grade). Most valuable Eta S. Most dedicated Harriate H. Most improved Shyah D. Opaheke Storm thanks to Elizabeth Mills (coach) and Melissa Peterson (manager) for taking these girls to 3rd place in Intermediate E grade. Player of the year Amy N. Most valuable Lily A. Most improved Danni P. Opaheke School Newsletter

4 Book Character Parade 2017 Room 26 Year 4 We loved dressing up as characters from our favourite books. Our choices included cats, Hogwarts trainees, super heroes, fairytale characters, Star Wars heroes and villains, and assorted others. We enjoyed reading to our buddy class Room 9, after the Parade. Krystal

5 Context: Students have been reading the poems of significant poets- Robert Frost, William Blake, William Carlos Williams. They then either looked at the poem from another perspective or used the structure of the poem to help them write their own. Dark Woods On a Snowy Evening Who's this intruder Tramping in my dark gloomy woods? He must be searching For my personal goods Why won't he get out? Maybe I should call and shout I don't like this one bit He won t take anything; Nowt. Yay, hooray; He's stuck in the snow Deep in the snow Oh what a funny sight To see him so low His horse is shivering and shaking Oh what a noise; Oh what a fuss That horse is making That horse is making. By Amelia, Ilah, Holland, Harleen and Kaelyn The Journey By Alyssa & Ashton Inspired by Robert Frost Shivering cold, too cold for me. Snow up to my knees, I wish I could be free. He has pushed me to hard, I think it's time for us to leave. We are nowhere near home, in bed I soon hope to be. I feel him pulling, he wants to go faster. I'm too tired to carry on, But I must because he is my master. He has told me where he wants to go, This is coming to be a complete disaster. I'm falling asleep, darker I'm falling asleep, darker. Sea shells By Ilah Inspired by William Carlos The sun rose up Making the water glisten Collecting sea shells As pretty as jewels Stacking up sand In the shape of a castle Watching the crashing waves As it hits the sand The dogs all bark As seagulls swoop by Splashing and jumping While playing in the waves A pinch and an ouch As a crab comes along An ice cream is The way to cool down So Much by Holland So much depends Upon An inspiring, fantasy Book Full of great Words That my imagination Visualizes Inspired by William Carlos Williams Tiger Tiger By Harleen Inspired by William Blake Tiger Tiger look at you Running through mud as sticky as glue On people's flesh you'll chew Running without leaving a clue What a creature I have made His fangs as sharp as a dangerous blade Sleeping in his usual mood While the others are gone to look for food To have made you I am very glad Though the humans are greatly sad You're so scary you're so fierce Your fangs can go so deep and pierce Your stripes are fearful orange and black It's like you carry some screams in a sack You are the best of them all I am sure you'll never fall Now wake up tiger it's time to eat Your wife has bought you some fresh meat Grow bigger the human's fear It's time to eat some baby deer Tyger Tiger look at you Running through mud as sticky as glue On people's flesh you'll chew Running without leaving a clue

6 IMPORTANT DATES 13 September Hui /Fono in the staffroom 6pm EPRO 8 Competition Y7/8 4.45pm pm at Papakura Intermediate 14 September Sausage Sizzle (Run by School Councillors) EPRO 8 Competition Y5/6 9.15am to 12.30pm Papakura Intermediate 15 September PTA Movie Night 5.30pm ELECTION VOTING DAY 20 September PTA Meeting - 7pm SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 21 September Junior 3-Way Conferences IN THE SCHOOL HALL 21 September Science Fair 2.30pm 3.30pm & 5.30pm 6.30pm 22 September Bake Sale (Camp Fundraiser) TERM DATES September Loud Shirt Day and Last Day T3 Term 1 Wednesday 31 January to Friday 13 April (Easter Friday 30 March to Tuesday 3 April) Remember to wear your shoes arriving and leaving school Term 2 Monday 30 April to Friday 6 July TERM DATES FOR 2017 Term 3 -Monday 23 July to Friday 28 September Term 3: 24 July - 29 September Term 4 Monday 15 October to Friday 14 December Term 4: 16 October - 14 December ASSEMBLY CERTIFICATES Respect is our focus for STAR Certificates this term 4 Sep 4 September R1 11 September Karvell R2 WELCOME TO OPAHEKE A warm welcome to the following students who have started at our school: Nahla, Damien, Kayne, Arya and Eli Junior Hub, Jovahn R1, Hami R15, Jaedavee R22, Maia-jade R5, Journey R2 and Nakita Senior Hub COMMUNITY NOTICES YOUNG AT ART - SPRING HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS R3 Lucas Vincent R4 Joshua Taylor R5 Lilly (5yrs-16yrs) We have more fun and exciting projects on offer this holidays with 9 different classes available in Pukekohe. For more information and bookings please check out or admin@youngatart.co.nz. R6 R7 Breeze Maia R8 Priya/Harleen R9 Dasha R10 Mako-Iti Charlotte R11 Manaia Janu R15 Nevaeh Sonihal R17 Joshua Vivaan R21 Aorere R22 Kesaia R23 Tain R24 Emily Tain R25 Brooke Lily R26 Sonia Darion Jnr Hub Blake P./Ruby Chini Snr Hub Ahkayshar/Amore Lilianne Hawkins Youth Theatre Company presents 'Wide Awake' - an award winning New Zealand play (Winner of Best Play for 8-12 year olds in the Playmarket plays for Young competition, 2014) THE FLASH BANG SCIENCE CLUB - SPRING HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS (7yrs-16yrs) Practical, hands on experiments these holidays with classes in Pukekohe. Learn about Da Vinci bridges and engineering feats in BUILDING BRIDGES. Information and bookings : admin@flashbangscienceclub.co.nz. Opaheke School Newsletter