Newsletter/Pānui August 2016

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1 Newsletter/Pānui August 2016 Kia ora whānau, We kicked off the start of the Olympics with a wonderful opening ceremony courtesy of Rooms 8 and 13 at our full school assembly last Friday. It was colourful and exciting just like Rio de Janeiro. The Olympics provide us with many valuable learning opportunities such as the value of sports, competition, winning, losing, geography, history, visual arts, culture, drama and, of course, excitement. Stay tuned for our own Olympics Day planned for next week. The flu season is upon us with many staff and children succumbing to the winter chills. It is timely to remember the basics of frequent hand washing, considerate coughing (into your elbow) practices to help prevent the spread of germs. The Team Harakeke, year 3, classes provided an entertaining and well prepared morning of plays today well done Team! Go New Zealand! Ngā mihi nui Lee Lee McArthur Principal / Tumuaki Contact us! 91 Sparks Road, Hoon Hay, Christchurch Absentee Line: Absentee Cell: office@hoonhay.school.nz w. hoonhay.school.nz Bank Account: f

2 A huge welcome to Millie W, Hannah B & Phoenix T. Congratulations to the following tamariki for recently receiving a Principal s Award: Harper D, Bodie A, Ruby C, Harmony H, Abigail W, Annabel W, Zoe S, Eden M, Laylah B, Paul F, Jaxon A, Latai T, Sergi D-G, Madison R, Emilia L, Bella S, Ollie W & Caitlin S. Rā whānau! Jamie R, Linkin F, Micah L, Tayla D, Emily H, Skye G, Bella H, Evie J, Kean S, Marena S, Kaylin J, Lily P, Harry O D, Kiya C-C, & Taylor E.

3 Wolves and Sheep Maths Solving Problem Sheep and wolves is a fabulous problem to work collaboratively to solve. Some Legend and some Team Koru children have been having some success with this. What we know: Wolves can eat any sheep that is in a direct line (not just the next door square the whole line) from their square vertical, horizontal and diagonal. Have fun! A field is arranged 4 rows of 4 squares (16 in total). There are 3 wolves in the field and some sheep (more than 1), each in their own square. How many sheep can be placed on separate squares and be safe? Make sure you prove it! More Wolves, More Sheep, More Fun! Now there are 5 rows of 5 squares (25 in total). The same safe sheep rules apply. Can you place 5 wolves and 3 sheep, so that the sheep are safe? Problem solving is what mathematicians do. When children problem solve they get a chance to collaborate, to come up with creative solutions and trial their ideas. It helps develop mathematical reasoning.

4 What else are we great at? Well done to Jess M for her hard work at the Balmoral Dance Club where she received lots of certificates for her amazing Irish dancing! Ka pai Miss Hansen Miss Hansen is Captain of the womens University Rugby Team that won the Championship this season, for the 3 rd year in a row. Some of the girls from Rm 21 were on hand to help her carry the trophy! Photo of the Week! Harry O D or Harry Potter? Harry received some awesome birthday presents this week and wore them to school! How awesome doesn t he look amazing! Happy Birthday Harry!

5 Legends Bake Sale for the SPCA On Tuesday the 2nd of August we (Sally, Sam, Evie and Juliet), held a bake sale in the hall at lunch time. We sold lots of baking like, lolly cake, marshmallow slice and chocolate chip biscuits. The chocolate cake we had sold out really fast. At the end our profit was $ for the SPCA. We also got a few blankets. We are really looking forward to going to the SPCA to give them the money and blankets. Nice One Girls!

6 Urban Garb - School Performance Christchurch has changed over time, and continues to change! We live in an exciting city. Come along to see the special people and places who make up Ōtautahi - from our pioneering days to our modern new city of today. Your child will be wearing their exhibit in this unique and colourful extravaganza. Tickets will be on sale from Monday 22 August and this year we are using an on-line shop for purchasing the tickets! Families no longer need to send cash or cheques into the office tickets are ordered and paid for on-line. This makes it easy for whanau and simple for us as well! Further information on the process will be available next week. Please note: Our initial ticket sale will be limited to 3 tickets pre family. Tuesday 13 September pm and 6.30pm Wednesday 14 September pm Thursday 15 September pm Adult tickets $10 / Child tickets $5 Tickets on sale from Monday 22 August

7 TOUCH RUGBY - TERM 4 - COACHES Interested in being a coach for one of our touch rugby teams this year? Games are played at Centennial Park (Pioneer Stadium) on Thursdays between 4pm - 6pm. The season starts on Thursday 20th October. If you are keen to coach a team for us please make contact now - michelle.m@hoonhay.school.nz CANTERBURY SUCCESS Congratulations to Indi B, who has been selected for the Under 13 Canterbury Basketball team. This is a huge achievement by Indi at age 10. Indi currently plays for our Hoon Hay Cobras, is a crucial member and makes a huge impact on the court. Indi is known as the Rebound Queen. Sunday s are going to be extremely busy playing for the All Stars and training for the Canterbury squad. Big brother Jess (ex student) has also been named in the Canterbury reserves. We wish you both the best of luck at the Canterbury tournaments in October. EX HOON HAY STUDENT - TAKING ON THE WORLD We are sending our very best wishes and support to ex Hoon Hay student, Billy Meaclem, who is heading to Val di Sole, Italy to race at the Down Hill MTB World Championships as a New Zealand Junior. Billy was always a keen cyclist and BMX rider while he was at Hoon Hay and it is awesome that his continued determination and hard work has paid off to gain him a spot to race for New Zealand. Billy is the eldest son of Michelle Meaclem who is our Sports Co-ordinator. We are very proud of you Billy and also Michelle, Craig, Alex and family for supporting him in his passion to this level. Olympic Day - Hoon Hay - Wednesday 17th August We are looking forward to this event, that has been postponed until Wednesday 17 August!

8 August 17 Olympic Day 18 Kids in Town (selected performing groups) BOT Meeting 7pm 19 Full School Assembly Hagley Winter Sport 22 Team Harakeke, Team Koru and Legends Open Day 25 Primary Schools Winter Tournament 26 Hagley Winter Sport Last day Scholastic Orders Close 31 Mighty Minnows Student Led Conferences 3.15pm 5.45pm September 2 Full School Assembly 6-9 Cycle Safety Year 6 7 Pioneer Basketball Finals 4pm 9 New and Prospective Parents Meeting 9.30am Urban Garb - Hoon Hay School Production 19 Bruce Potter visiting 21 Library Travelling Roadshow Mighty Minnows and Team Harakeke 23 Winter Sports Prize Giving 11.30am 12.20pm 23 End of Term 3 October 10 Start of Term 4 For more dates, please see our Calendar on the School Website 2016 School Terms Term 3 Monday 25 July Friday 23 September Term 4 Monday 10 October 12 noon Thursday 15 December 2016 Public Holidays Monday 24 October Labour Day Friday 11 November Show Day

9 Community NoticeBoard Christchurch South Intermediate enrolment closing date Just a reminder that enrolments for 2017 close on Thursday 1 September. This is especially important for students who live outside our zone. Our school website contains enrolment information, and if you have any queries about the enrolment process, please ring or principal@chchsouth.ac.nz Storylines Christchurch Family Day - The 2016 Christchurch Family Day takes place on Sunday 28 August at the Upper Riccarton Library, rom 10 am to 3 pm. Free (gold coin koha appreciated). The Family Day is a wonderful celebration of NZ Children's Literature with activities for all ages. Authors from throughout New Zealand will be present with talks, readings and illustrations, plus there will be book-oriented games, face painting and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Halswell Softball Registration Days! - Do you want to play softball? Are you aged between 2 and 80? We have various age groups ranging from Under 7 t-ball right through to premier level Mens and Womens including social teams! Sunday 21st and 28th August, 11am till 1pm at Halswell Domain. Or please rego@halswellsoftball.co.nz. There will be a sausage sizzle and refreshments and our Premier men's team will be training so you get to have a look at them in action! Come on down. Kindercare Tower Junction Play is at the heart of childhood. That s why you ll find Kindercare s full and part time care for babies, toddler and preschoolers so fun-filled because when there s a spirit of kindness and playfulness, learning happens naturally. Call us or pop in for a visit, 2 Barry Hogan Place, Addington or phone GIRLS CRICKET STARTS IN TERM 4 - Girls love playing cricket they enjoy making friends with new girls their own age, they love learning new skills, they thrive in being part of a team and they pick up the great values that the game can teach. Fortunately we have several girls only grades. St Albans Cricket Club has more females playing cricket than any other club in Chch. Ideally we are looking for girls in years 4-8 to play cricket. Sisters and friend can usually be in the same team. The season starts in mid October (after school holidays) but registrations are open from now to September. The season lasts till the end of March and we stop over the Christmas school holidays. Games are Saturday morning 9-12, usually at Hagley Park. All players guaranteed to bat and bowl each week. Cost is approx $100 per girl for the season. If you are interested in knowing more or registering your daughter please barry@denver.co.nz or Hoon Hay Prayer - Meets fortnightly Friday to pray for our children, staff and school community. There is also a Facebook Group for those unable to attend at that time. All welcome. Please contact hoonhayprayer@gmail.com for more details, or requests for prayer. Messages will be treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality.

10 Community NoticeBoard #2 Sunday 16th October 10am 3pm 20 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston Family Fun / Food & Beverages / Clothing / Jewellery / Coffee Arts & Cra s / Books / Bouncy Castles / Raffles / Pony Rides Babies & Children Goodies / Plants & Outdoor Accessories Health & Beauty / Homewares / Entertainment and lots more. Entry is $5 per person, under 12's free (accompanied by an adult).