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Friday 23 March – Term One Week 7, 2018

Tena koutou

On Monday I attended a seminar with Sir Ken Robinson, a highly respected international educationalist who

was speaking about ‘Revolutionizing Education from the Ground Up’. He is a strong advocate for creativity,

and is also part of the global initiative advocating the importance of children’s play – creative play, i.e.,

unstructured and unsupervised rather than play constructed by adults. This gives children the opportunity

to use their imaginations and develop their creativity, negotiating and problem solving skills. Creative play

such as this can arise out of boredom – children don’t need to have their every moment of every day filled

with activities.

Another point he raised that resonated with me was the effect of social media. It used to be growing up we

had around three or four close friends. No one had 300 friends. Sir Ken’s view is that friending and

unfriending online is giving children a false idea of what friendship is. It is certainly food for thought.

We had another very successful triathlon on Wednesday, which was very ably organized by Katy Howett.

She is an expert in running this event, after many years of doing so. Thank you, Katy! It was great to see all

the parents support the children, especially those that volunteered to be marshals. We appreciate the help

given. It is always very heartening to see our students rising to the challenge in an event such as this. Our

thanks must also go to members of the support group who organised the morning tea available in the hall

for parents during this event.

I’d like to thank Margaret Barber and Juliet Lee, who planned a wonderful camp for the Pod 7 students

over the last two days. The children had a lot of fun, firstly challenging themselves at the Adventure

Forest, followed by a walk in the Pukenui Forest today, where they learnt more about the kiwi released not

long ago. There may be some very tired children tonight! I look forward to reading about some of the things

the children experienced while on camp.

Have a nice weekend

Nga mihi

Shelley Muston

HAPPY Hurupaki Birthday to: Kaea Jay Abraham, Sam Welsh, Nikita Keoghan, MaKenzie

Parry, Keilana Pornnikom and Ronan Chave!!!!!

Pod 5

camp

In week four we went on our EOTC trip for 2018. On Thursday we had a fantastic day challenging ourselves at Adventure Forest. We were all very proud of what the students achieved throughout this experience. On Friday we had lots of fun doing craft activities, construction challenges and baking at school. The children really enjoyed themselves. Another huge thank you to our parent helpers. We could not have had such a successful trip without your support.

Last week, 24 year 4-6 children competed at the inter-school swimming sports held at Whangarei

Intermediate. Our swimmers swam their best and competition was fierce. Congratulations to you

all for your effort. Also many thanks to those parents who provided transport and supervision at

the pool, and those who turned up to cheer the children on.

Results: Xavier Brown 1st backstroke, Calum Kent 1st breaststroke, Tane Traill 1st

backstroke, Ashton Williams 1st freestyle.

These boys now have the opportunity to compete at the Northland competition on April 12 at

Dargaville.

Hurupaki Triathlon 2018

Another successful Hurupaki Triathlon is over. The children were all

fabulous competitors and supporters. A special mention must go to the

parents who came and helped children get out of the pool, put clothes on,

find out where to put their bikes, stay on the right route, pushed bikes and

supported the children all the way around the course. These kinds of events

cannot run without people like you. Thank you.

I would also like to express my gratitude to the Hurupaki Support Group

for providing the tea, coffee and cakes in the hall. Your efforts are

appreciated.

We congratulate all the children for their participation. However, only the seniors are timed.

Their results are:

Boys – 1st place – Merrick Walker in a time of 6.41, 2nd- Evan Nathan-Patuawa in a time of 6.46 and 3rd – Casey Wright

in a time of 6.52.

Girls – 1st place – Ari Welsh with a time of 7.09, 2nd – Kaja Haenga-Plank with a time of 7.30 and 3rd – Freya Temple

with a time of 8.02.

Thank you all and bring on 2019.

Mrs Howett

Twilight Hockey

A BIG thank you to the managers - Jennie Cross, Russell Plank, Nick Swain and Jenny Traill for

supporting the teams.

Kapa Haka Performance Groups

On Wednesday we had the final try out and selection for the Junior and Senior Performance Groups. We are pleased to say that the children who elected to remain for the practice this week and not opt out have all been selected for the groups.

Well done to those tamariki. They will still be expected to show commitment, passion, and dedication to building their skills in kapa haka over the year.

Hurupaki School Support Group Annual EASTER RAFFLE!

Thank you to all the families who brought an item in for the Easter Raffle. Tickets will be sold in the school hall (50 cents)

before school and at interval Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th

March (to school children only). The money raised from the

raffle goes towards wet weather games for every classroom. The draw will be made on Thursday 29th March.

✓ Bring 50c in for Easter raffle.

✓ Return netball permission slips to the school office. ✓ Stay fabulous.

Hurupaki Educare – April Holiday Programme

Hurupaki Educare holiday programme is open during the upcoming April holiday’s from Monday 16th April to

Friday 27th April = 9 days. Hours are 8.00am to 5.30pm based in the School Hall. Lots of daily activities

planned with 4 outside visits. Discounts available for 2+ children from the one family and WINZ subsidies

available. Contracts available from the School Office, After School Care, or contact Christin on 0274821331

or look online www.schoolholidayprogrammes.co.nz

• Kamo Fire Brigade – Touch A Truck at Hurupaki School, POSTPONED – NOW SATURDAY 15TH APRIL

• Huanui Holiday Programme – For Years 5-7 9am-3pm $40 per day. For more info go to www.hc.school.nz or Ph:

459 1930.

• Kamo Primary Hockey – spaces available for Year 1 and 2’s. Contact Kamo Primary school on 435 1482.

Friday 30 March Good Friday – NO SCHOOL

Monday 2 April Easter – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 3 April Easter – NO SCHOOL

Sunday 8 April Hurupaki Beach Clean Up – Matapouri Beach 11.30 to 2pm

Tuesday 10 April BOT Meeting – 6pm Staffroom

Thursday 12 April Northland Swimming Competition – Dargaville

Friday 13 April Last Day Term One

Monday 30 April Term Two Begins

NO vehicles are to enter into school grounds to drop off children between 8am –

9am and 2pm – 3pm; this includes no entry and NO PARKING in top car park or at driveway

entrances and yellow lines.

Please help us keep our kids safe.

PLEASE INFORM YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO DROP OFF OR PICK UP.