HENLEY Richmond, Nelson Ph. (03) 544 8904 ... - Henley School
Transcript of HENLEY Richmond, Nelson Ph. (03) 544 8904 ... - Henley School
Kia ora koutou te whānau - Kia kaha te Reo Māori
Dear Parents and Caregivers – Let’s make the Māori language strong
Welcome to the following children who have started at Henley School recently; Stefan Powell
(Richmond Room) and Carter Walbran (Richmond Room).
Welcome to our first newsletter for Spring.
Whakarongo! Ko te tangi mai a te riririro e;
He purapura ka ruia, he kai ka mahia! Kua pūmahana te whenua nei!
Listen, the call of the grey warbler! Scatter the seeds, prepare the gardens, the earth has become warm.
This week is Te wiki o te reo Māori – Māori Language Week which has
been celebrated in New Zealand since 1975. It acknowledges and
celebrates the Māori language as a unique cultural treasure for all New
Zealanders. Each year The Māori Language Commission sets a theme
for the week, and a range of activities, promotions, and events
encouraging the use of te reo Māori take place around the country.
This year the theme is ‘Kia kaha te Reo Māori’. ‘Kia Kaha’ is well
understood in New Zealand English with its meaning of ‘be strong’. We
often talk about languages as if they are people – talking about
language health, strength and revitalisation. So, when we say ‘Kia Kaha
te Reo Māori’ we’re saying - ‘Let’s make the Māori language strong'. Te
Wiki o te Reo Māori provides an opportunity to celebrate and learn te
reo Māori, helping to secure its future as a living, dynamic, and rich
language. If you are interested in following this theme further I
encourage you to look at the Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
website https://www.tewikiotereomaori.co.nz/about/
On August 30th we dressed in yellow and held a fundraiser for the Cancer Society of
New Zealand. Thank you for your support in raising $751.50
One of the programmes we have been operating this term is PawPrints. This special learning programme uses dogs as
teachers to promote the well-being of children through regular interaction with animals in the school environment. For
ten weeks a small group of five students spend 45 minutes with specifically trained dogs and their handlers. Interacting
with animals can provide the students with a range of rich and enjoyable learning experiences. The children learn to train,
walk, groom and handle the dogs. It is a very popular programme and we are grateful to the Richmond Rotary Club for
their financial support of the programme at Henley School.
Finally, on Thursday 26th September (Week 10) we have our Multicultural Celebration
Day. This is a celebration of the many different cultures we welcome into our school here
at Henley. One of the highlights will no doubt be the range of ethnic foods available for
lunch. Our school has over 20 different nationalities representing a range of countries
from around the globe.
Ngā mihi nui
John
REACH HIGH - STRIVE FOR KNOWLEDGE - LIVE WITH ALL YOUR HEART
KI RUNGA RAWA - WHĀIA TE ITI KAHURANGI - KIA WHĀI Ī TE TAUMATA
HENLEY
SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
56a William Street
Richmond, Nelson
Ph. (03) 544 8904
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.henley.school.nz
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Thursday 12 September
No: 4 Term 3
CONFIRMATION OF UPCOMING DATES
Tues 17 Sept Tackle Tournament Regional Finals
Thurs 19 Sept Rock da House – Henley School will perform at the Trafalgar
Centre
Tues 24 Sept Rugby League Mannering Cup Tournament
Thurs 26 Sept Newsletter
Thurs 26 Sept Whole School Multicultural Celebration Day
Fri 27 Sept FOHS (Friends of Henley School) second hand uniform sale –
8.30am to 9.00am – Hall Meeting Room
Fri 27 Sept Last day of Term 3 2019
Mon 14 Oct First day of Term 4 2019
Henley School are performing on
Thursday 19th September
Trafalgar Centre Nelson
Entertainment from 7.00pm
Concert starts at 7.30pm
Tickets are on sale now from the
school office
$15.00 General Admission
(3s and under, on a knee, free)
Tickets are also available (cash only) from the
Richmond Mall or The Rockshop Nelson
WRITING FROM ROOM 20
SENSES - DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
I can the see the brilliant glow of the beautiful sunlit horizon as it blinds me
with a strike of fascinating light.
I can hear the exciting roar of an airplane’s loud motor as it zooms past with a
zip and a buzz.
I can smell the grass, which is green, glistening and fresh
like a granny smith apple tree.
I can feel the light summer breeze as it whips around me like a cool blanket.
I can taste the morning sky both yellow and blue, they glisten in the sun like
the sparkling ripples of the sea.
LUKE HOLLINGS
SENSES - DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
I can see the trees that look like they're waving their hands to get me out of
their way with their bushy branches.
I can smell the tar getting wetter and wetter as the rain pounds on it.
I can hear the kids playing games and encouraging each other to keep on going.
I can feel the icy wind blowing around me like a tornado.
I can taste the spit in my mouth getting more and more
watery because I'm so starving.
BENJI MACKIE
Character Description - MY GRANDMA
My grandma is short with white hair, she is very kind and usually says ‘rattle
your dags’. ‘
She has blue eyes as cold as ice. She’s also as beautiful as a
monarch butterfly.
Her glasses are so crazy they wouldn't fit on Jim Carrey. She is very funky and
likes to swim for exercise. She enjoys baking date scones and they are
delicious.
My grandma has a home like a small cottage, it is very warm and cosy. She
used to have a dog called Ebony but my grandad put it down.
My grandma goes for long walks down the end of Hill Street to keep her fitness
up and to get used to her sore leg.
Once my grandma saw Siena swing off the end of the Aniseed high rock. She
screamed out for her husband RAY! Everyone started laughing, we think she
might have thought he was a superhero!!😂
CALLAN VIBERT MCMILLAN
Thank you to the children who have
acted as Peer Patrollers (Mediators) for
Term 2 and part of Term 3. We now
have a new bunch of Peer Patrollers
rostered on for the rest of the year.
Photos of these children are up in the
Peer Patrol plane in the entrance to the
Library.
Some Peer Patrollers may be wearing their new badges in the
playground and this is a way that children can recognise Peer Patrollers
when they are on or off duty.
One of the skills that Peer Patrollers learn to activate in the playground with children are active listening skills. As busy
people we need to try and role model active listening skills to our tamariki at home so they can become active listeners
during resolution of playground conflict during school time and in other aspects of their lives.
Amy Chippendale, Peer Patrol Organiser
WINTER TOURNAMENT 2019 Fabulous day and great weather!
Thank you to everyone who organised the day and to the parents who helped out.
THE NELSON HALF FESTIVAL OF RUNNING – Sunday 3rd November 2019 – 2.5km – 5km – 10km – 21.1km - something for the whole family - great
prizes and medals for all. For more information visit www.thenelsonhalf.co.nz
TEAPOT VALLEY ‘BUILD IT’ SPRING HOLIDAY CAMPS – Do you love planning and building projects, constructing things or just having fun with your
friends? We have something for everyone these holidays. Lego challenges, food creations, hut building, Minecraft day, car construction and so much
more. Senior Camp 30 Sept to 4 Oct – Junior Camp 7 Oct to 9 Oct. For more information visit www.teapotvalley.co.nz
NELSON PARENT + CHILD EXPO – Founders Park, 8 September 2019, 10am to 4pm. For more information visit the website at
www.nelsonparentchildexpo.co.nz
FREE TENNIS HOTSHOTS PROGRAMME LESSON – come and enjoy a free tennis hotshots programme lesson at your local tennis club. September
14 at the Richmond tennis Club, 18a Gladstone Road. The sessions times are as follows for the different schools - Henley School 9.00 – 10.00am,
St Pauls 10.00 – 11.00am, Richmond School 11.00 – 12.00noon. For more information phone Kolie van Zyle at 027 829 3306.
RICHMOND AQUATIC CENTRE CHILL OUT HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – 30 September to 11 October, 161 Salisbury Road Richmond. To find out
more and to book visit www.chilloutkids.co.nz or phone 543 9755.
THE GIGGLING PONY EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – Sept/Oct school holidays – 2 day Pony Camp and Day Stay – for more information and bookings visit
www.thegigglingpony.com or phone 541 9145.
VIOLIN LESSONS – Katie Dey is a Suzuki Method violin teacher offering out of school lessons for children both locally and online by webcam for
children aged 3 years plus. Try one week for free and meet Katie in person. For more information visit https://www.katiesuzukimusic.com/localviolin/
MASH RICHMOND HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – Richmond Town Hall – lots of holiday trips and activities – for more information phone 021 260 9271,
email [email protected] or visit www.mashkids.co.nz
HOPE SCHOOL COUNTRY FAIR – Saturday 21 September, 10.00am to 2.00pm – 316 Paton Road, Hope – silent auction – laser tag – farm bike tow
rides – woodchopping demo – digger rides – farm animals – food and drinks, local produce – homemade baking and preserves – pony rides and bouncy
castle – second hand sale. Eftpos available. BYO bags, cup and plate – aiming for zero waste!
THE SUTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – a fantastic selection of creative programmes are running in both weeks of the school holidays! For
more information please visit the website at www.thesuter.org.nz/school-holiday-program or phone 548 4699.
CLIFTON TERRACE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – Ralph Breaks the Internet – Saturday 21 September - for more information and tickets visit
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/book/event?eid=1596& and for more information visit the Facebook page
at https://www.facebook.com/events/2479276378782660
NELSON SUBURBS FOOTBALL CLUB SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME - Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 October - Saxton Field - $70 (or $25 per day)
9am – 12 noon for 6 -13-year olds. For further information and to register go to www.nelsonsuburbs.co.nz or contact Sandy on
COMMUNITY NOTICES COMMUNITY NOTICES COMMUNITY NOTICES
Beautiful koi
carp calendar art
from Room 9