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KENAKENA SCHOOL 12 Donovan Road, P.O. Box 1441, Paraparaumu Beach Phone: 298 4011 Cell: 027 7818315 [email protected] [email protected] Check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz Keep your child safe: If absent please contact the office before 9.30am Thursday, 7 th April 2016 Term 1 Week 10 Dear Parents and Caregivers, He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa As you will know, parent-teacher conferences are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The conferences are 15 minutes in duration and the details for booking them are included in this Newsletter. School will finish at 2pm on both parent-teacher interview days. One of the reasons for a conference time of 15 minutes is to allow students from Year 5 and upwards to participate in the conferences with their parents. Involving the children is a really important aspect of the reporting process as they are involved in conversations about their progress, achievement and next steps in their learning. Sharing this information with their parents and their teachers plays an important part in children recognising that they are also responsible for, and can make decisions about, their learning. For Years 5 to 8 we believe it is essential that your children participate. Please don’t let them talk you out of it! Your children will receive their Interim (Term 1) Report on Friday. Please bring this report to the Parent-Teacher Conference next week. SCHOOL TOUR GUIDES After a formal application process, eight Year 8 students have been selected as School Tour Guides. Our guides’ job description includes: Meet visitors confidently by knowing who they are and the purpose of their visit. Introduce yourself and say who you are and what your role will be for the time of their visit. Be able to speak casually as well as formally and have ‘small talk’ questions you could ask as part of your conversation with visitors. Communicate with the people on the school staff who are coordinating the visit to ensure you have all the information you need: names, length of time they are visiting, your role on the day. Be prepared to answer questions relevant to the purpose of the school visit.
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KENAKENA SCHOOL 12 Donovan Road, P.O. Box 1441, Paraparaumu Beach
Phone: 298 4011 Cell: 027 7818315 [email protected] [email protected]
Check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz Keep your child safe: If absent please contact the office before 9.30am
Thursday, 7th April 2016 Term 1 Week 10 Dear Parents and Caregivers, He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa As you will know, parent-teacher conferences are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The conferences are 15 minutes in duration and the details for booking them are included in this Newsletter. School will finish at 2pm on both parent-teacher interview days. One of the reasons for a conference time of 15 minutes is to allow students from Year 5 and upwards to participate in the conferences with their parents. Involving the children is a really important aspect of the reporting process as they are involved in conversations about their progress, achievement and next steps in their learning. Sharing this information with their parents and their teachers plays an important part in children recognising that they are also responsible for, and can make decisions about, their learning. For Years 5 to 8 we believe it is essential that your children participate. Please don’t let them talk you out of it!
Your children will receive their Interim (Term 1) Report on Friday. Please bring this report to the Parent-Teacher Conference next week.
SCHOOL TOUR GUIDES After a formal application process, eight Year 8 students have been selected as School Tour Guides. Our guides’ job description includes:
Meet visitors confidently by knowing who they are and the purpose of their visit.
Introduce yourself and say who you are and what your role will be for the time of their visit.
Be able to speak casually as well as formally and have ‘small talk’ questions you could ask as part of your conversation with visitors.
Communicate with the people on the school staff who are coordinating the visit to ensure you have all the information you need: names, length of time they are visiting, your role on the day.
Be prepared to answer questions relevant to the purpose of the school visit.
Prepare your schedule in advance and have ‘alternatives’ in mind if any ‘surprises’ occur.
Farewell visitors following your scheduled time with them.
Be able to act on the school’s emergency procedures if there is an emergency during your time with visitors.
Congratulations to the following students: Charlotte Thomson, Amy Smith, Samuel Goldsworthy, Conal Forgan, Sam Teitlebaum, Genevieve Kunz, Nicky Booker and Katie Kirby.
Tina Buchanan
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
2016 MELBOURNE EXCHANGE
A reminder that student application forms are due back by the end of term-Friday April 15.
If you need the information and application form to complete please call into or ring the
school office.
2016 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMME
JAM (Jesus and Me) is a voluntary, lunchtime programme which has been running at
Kenakena for several years.
JAM is offered to all students from Year 3 upward on Wednesday lunchtimes, starting on
May 4.
A group of Christian volunteer teachers from various local churches present a values based
programme of music, singing, games, stories and DVD clips.
Our teachers are endorsed by their church, Police vetted and trained by CEC (Churches
Education Commission)
Joy Cains (Manager of 3PM after school programme) is the Team Leader for JAM at
Kenakena School.
Each week a theme is chosen which re-enforces the NZ Primary School’s values
curriculum.
Parental permission is required for children to attend JAM.
Attached to this newsletter is an ‘opt in’ form for parents to fill in and return to the school if
you wish your child to attend.
JAM will begin on Wednesday May 4 at 12.45 in the School Hall.
For more information on JAM please contact Joy Cains on 021 124 9573 or Sue Whiting on
299 8835
BOOKINGS FOR PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS ARE NOW OPEN ON-LINE Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th April (from 2.15pm) and Wednesday 13th April (from 2.15pm) and can be booked on-line. You get to choose the day and time/s that suits you and this can be done in a couple of minutes. Appointments are 15 minutes each. Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz , put in the code vkhyb and then just follow the Three Step Instructions. You will find that it is a very user friendly programme. Interview bookings will be closed from Monday 11th April at 10am. To ensure you get the time that you want, please make your bookings as soon as possible. Maria McDonald (Reading Recovery Teacher) - If you would like an appointment with Maria, please phone or email the school office. If you are unable to come in, or go online at home, please phone Viv or Lynda in the office or send a note in with your child so that we can make the appointment for you.
TOUCH RUGBY UNIFORMS Please make sure your uniforms are returned to the Library as soon as possible. KAPITI COAST DISTRICT COUNCIL PLAYGROUND UPGRADES
Kāpiti Coast District Council are giving some of our playgrounds a new lease of life
and want you to have your say on the future design. Kaitawa Reserve, Te Ātiawa Park
and Aorangi Road playgrounds are getting an upgrade with most of the existing
equipment being replaced. Have your say by visiting
www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/playgrounds for an online survey and more information.
Other ways that you can have your say include:
Completing the attached survey flier
Come see us on our playground tour (school children welcome!): o Kaitawa Reserve Wednesday 6 April, 3.30pm and Thursday 7 April, 10am. o Te Ātiawa Park Monday 4 April, 3.30pm and Tuesday 5 April, 10am. o Aorangi Road Friday 8 April, 3.30pm and 10am
Visit kapiticoast.govt.nz/playgrounds to complete an online survey
Email us at [email protected] Survey closes on 18 April 2016.
SCHOOL PARENT NETWORK ENTERTAINMENT BOOK FUNDRAISER
There will not be any books sent home with students this year but you can still order
them and raise money for the school using the following instructions.
The moment you have all been waiting for has arrived, and we couldn't be more excited! With
hundreds of valuable up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the best local restaurants, cafés,
attractions, hotel accommodation, travel, and much more, the only decision you need to make is
which Membership to buy first!
Purchase your Entertainment™ Membership from Kenakena School again to support their
fundraising efforts.
The great news is that you can use the Membership as soon as you have purchased it from your
favourite charity or community group, and it is valid right up until 1 June 2017.
DATES TO REMEMBER
(Please check dates regularly as they may change)
2016
Tuesday 5th April Makahika Camp for Rms 23 and 14 (returning 08/04/16) Monday 11th April Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 12th April Parent Teacher Interviews – school finishes at 2pm Tuesday 12th April Year 8 Girls Gardisil Vaccination (1st Dose) Wednesday 13th April Parent Teacher Interviews – school finishes at 2pm Monday 2nd May Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm
Tuesday 7th June Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Monday 27th June School Photos Tuesday 28th June School Photos Monday 4th July Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 26th July Year 8 Girls Gardisil Vaccination (2nd Dose) Monday 8th August Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 30th August Year 7 Boostrix Immunisation Monday 5th September Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Monday 10th October Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Saturday 5th November Festival of Fun Friday 11th November Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 15th November Year 8 Girls Gardisil Vaccination (3rd Dose)
Term Dates for 2016
Term 1 Tuesday February 2- Friday April 15 EASTER HOLIDAY is Friday March 25 – Tuesday March 29 (inclusive)
Term 2 Monday May 2-Friday July 8 Term 3 Monday July 25- Friday September 23 Term 4 Monday October 10 – Friday December 16
School Parent Network Friday Only Lunches
Please place order forms and money in a sealed envelope in the Blue Post Box in the
administration foyer before 9am. Correct money is always appreciated. Change of
less than $1 will not be given. Change of $1 or more will be returned to your children
in the Friday lunch basket. If you would like to join the Friday lunch team please call
Nicky Linstrom 972-5702 or 021 675-521
Kenakena School Friday Lunch Order
Name: Room:
Meatlovers Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Fried Rice $4.50
Hawaiian Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Chow Mein $4.50
Cheese Pizza 1/4 $3.00 4 pk Chicken Sushi $5.00
Gluten Free Cheese $3.50 4 pk Tuna Sushi $5.00
Nuggets & Chips $3.50 6 pk (3 chick + 3 tuna) $7.00
Fish & Chips $3.50 Wildberry Juicie $1.00
Hot Chips $2.00 Tropical Juicie $1.00
A special "Thank You" to our suppliers - Kapiti Pak 'N Save - Domino's Pizzas - Sun Long Chinese Restaurant & Fast Food and BiMi Sushi
Kenakena School Monday to Thursday Lunch Menu
Rolls Price Fruit
Ham Roll $1.50 Apple $0.60
Egg Roll $1.50 Banana $0.60
Chicken Roll $2.00
Sandwiches (2 per pack) Orange $0.80
Egg Sandwich $2.20
Ham & Egg $3.00
Corned Beef and Pickle $3.00 Yoghurt (Fresh'n Fruity)
Ham, Cheese & Tomato $3.00 Strawberry $1.50
Tuna Lettuce $3.00 Fruit of the Forest $1.50
Cheese & Onion $3.00 Natural $1.50
Ham Salad $3.70
Chicken Salad $3.70
BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) $3.70 Hot Food
(Metro Heart Tick Pies)
Mince Pie $2.50
Scones & Muffins Mince and Cheese Pie $2.50
Cheese Scones $1.30 Steak and Cheese Pie $2.50
Date Scones $1.30 Chicken Pie $2.50
Drinks
Goodtime Muffins Blueberry - Small $1.30 Just Juice Orange and
Mango $1.80
Goodtime Muffins Choc Chip - Small $1.30 Pump Mini $1.80
As this is a school community newsletter, please let the school office know of any successes that your child/children may have
had outside the school. We are only too happy to share their achievements. The Board of Trustees in no way validates or endorses services/products advertised.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Middle Years Toolbox Parenting Group coming soon!
A fun and inspiring small group parenting course for parents of children aged 6-12 years.
It’s designed to help you stay connected, teach skills and build memories.
Sunday evenings 7pm to 9:15pm, 29 May to 3 July at Ngahina Family Centre
This Toolbox group will be facilitated by Natalie Alabaster.
Bookings are essential. Cost: $75 individual, $110couple (subsidies are available)
Free for foster and adoptive parents and grandparents raising grandchildren (thanks to
government funding).
Visit www.theparentingplace.com
or contact Natalie P: 934 8483 E: [email protected]
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
3pm afterschool care
We are a children’s programme centre, catering for 5-13 year olds, providing for before &
Afterschool Care, and also specialising in an exciting holiday programme.
Our Centre is a designated building for the programmes use , situated alongside Connect
Church (Formally The meadows Church) at 1 Realm Drive in Paraparaumu . With fully carpeted
rooms , and modern surroundings with lots of colour , help to create an amazing place and
atmosphere for the children to explore their own potentials .As they develop and grow , we also
provide a junior leadership programme for the 10 + group , for those that which to expand on
their learning and pass on to younger people .
Before-school is becoming increasingly popular with parents dropping off from 6.45 am in
the morning, allowing the early start for travelling into the city. We deliver the children to school
at 8.30 am onwards.
Afterschool Care is where we collect your children from the school in one of our fleet of 5
modern vans, bringing them to the Centre, providing a scrumptious afternoon tea, and then
provide an exciting fun packed programme for the afternoon, until they are picked up either by
the parent or a contact person of your choosing. During the course of the afternoon, we are able
to provide homework supervision, transportation to activities such as dance, sports etc.
Our aim is to provide a safe and secure environment, where children can learn to respect
one another, within an experienced, successful and stable business of 12 years on the Kapiti
Coast.
To secure a place on our roll, check out our website on www.3pm.co.nz, send us a web
enquiry and we can then assist you with any enquiry you may have.
Mrs Joy Cains
3pm Manager
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
sKids Holiday Programmes/Before/After School Care–sKids is an award
winning Child Youth and Family approved programme - Oscar subsidies are available, new
rate now up to $5 per hour, care could be free! (ask us how). Before/After School Care:
sKids Kenakena, Scout Hall Te Kupe Road (Across from Kenakena school). Holiday
Locations: Raumati South School and Kapiti School. We provide a safe, structured and fun
programme, so much so that your kids won’t want to leave!. New April School Holiday
programme flyer available at www.skids.co.nz now! Book on our online parental portal.
It’s an exciting Out of School Care Industry first, go to: http://skids.aimy.co.nz So much
fun: Movies and Swim, Inflatable Kingdom, Foodstorm, Lasertag, Fearfactor, Rollerskating,
Puppetshow + so much more Autumn fun!..... sKids: Kids just LOVE it!. Sonia South –
2014/15 Winner of the Westpac New Zealand Franchisee of the Year – Community
Involvement Award. Contact Sonia on 06 364 8852, 027 739 1986 or [email protected].
Book now for April Farm Club
Farm Club is starting again these school holidays at the Kapiti Equestrian & Vaulting Centre in Waikanae.
Kids will ride horses, try vaulting, learn circus skills, learn about animal care, go on walks, swims or
picnics, do crafts, and have heaps of fun.
A school holiday programme for all girls and boys between 7-12 years.
Monday to Friday, 18 - 29 April 2016
Weekdays: 9.00am - 3.00pm
$45.00 per day
(book for a day, or for a whole week!)
5 to 7 year olds are welcome every Tuesday and Fridays
9.00 am - 12.00pm for only $25
Book now: 04 902 6108 or email [email protected]
Spaces available for Pony Camp
For riders 9 years old and over, come and have fun at pony camp during weekdays in the school holidays.
Kids will learn pony care & management, dressage, jumping, trekking, vaulting.
Beginners & Novice
Own a Pony Camp
18 – 22 April
weekdays: 9am-3pm
(no experience necessary)
Novice & Advanced
Courses for Horses
25 – 29 April
weekdays: 9am-3pm
(competent in walk, trot & canter)
$380.00 per week (our pony or yours)
Bring your own riding footwear, a jacket, lunch, water bottle, change of clothes, togs, suntan lotion and sun
hat (we can provide helmets).
Book now: 04 902 6108 or email [email protected]
NumberWorks’nWords Holiday Course - Boost your child’s confidence and education
with NumberWorks'nWords specialist tuition now during the school holidays as well! We
provide individualised instruction in maths and English for students who are struggling to
keep up and those bursting to race ahead. Phone now for an assessment and introductory
lesson.
Phone Lizette at 9026655 or visit www.numberworksnwords.co.nz for more information.
Clay Wall Pockets- Holiday Workshop for Kids 5yrs+
Come and make your own hanging clay wall pocket to put pens, notes, plants into.
D: Monday 18th AND Thursday 21st April, T: 9.30-11.15am OR 1.30-3.15pm BOTH days. C: $65 per
child includes all materials, firings, glazes and morning/ afternoon tea on both days. E:
[email protected] W: www.kayebustinstudios.com Cell: 02102720716
SPORT
KCU JUNIOR FOOTBALL Online registrations are now open www.kcu.co.nz Junior Team/Junior Registrations click on the link to register. Girls Football - Any girl aged between 7 and 16 years interested in playing football please contact Clare Pringle by email [email protected]. KCU has a number of options available. EVENTS
2016 April School Holiday Children's shows
At Coasters Musical Theatre, 15 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu
April 19, 21, 26 and 28 2016
Humpty Dumpty 10.00am each day
Rapunzel 11.00am each day
Harold and the Witch 1.00pm each day
All seats $7.00 pp
Contact Andrew at The Academy
Phone or text 027 444 0362
Email [email protected]
Waikanae Kindy Car Boot Sale, Sat 9 April, 8am-12pm, Russell Reserve, Waikanae.
Sausage sizzle, bouncy castle, cake stall, raffle.
Sellers: $20 pre-paid slots only, [email protected]
or call 021 105 3453 for bookings or more info.
Marsden School Whitby - Information evenings
Marsden School Whitby is the only co-educational private school
in the Wellington region, and is holding an information evening on
Thursday 7 April, 7pm at the Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu. All
welcome! marsden.school.nz
Marsden School Whitby – School in Action Day and Scholarships
Are you thinking about education beyond Year 8? Come and experience Marsden School
Whitby in action on Tuesday 12 April, tours run between 10am and 2pm. All welcome!
Marsden School Whitby Scholarship applications are now open too. Marsden School
Whitby is the only co-educational private school in your area and is located at 2 Starboard
Lane, in Whitby. For more information see marsden.school.nz.
Kapiti Bird Exhibition Kapiti Community Centre. Saturday 16th April 2016. From 10:00am to 3:00pm Gold coin donation - sausage sizzle - beautiful birds to see and buy For more information - phone Adam or Helen on 04 2986291
TUITION
Art Classes for Free!!!!!
I am offering one Kapiti Coast child (aged 8 to 12).Free Art Classes for Term 2.!!!
If you think your child would love to come to my Kapiti WildheART Studio to discover,create
and have fun,please send me an email and say why you think your child should be
selected.Entries close 20th April
www.kapitiwildheart.co.nz [email protected]
Do you know any new Kiwis who need some English help?
Please tell them about English Language Partners.
We offer
One-to-one help anywhere in Kapiti (1-2 hours a week)
Classes in Paraparaumu – (2 hours a week )
English Language Partners
Helps adults with using and understanding English
Helps at all levels (beginners to advanced)
Helps new arrivals and also those who have lived in New Zealand for years
Is FREE for most people.
To contact English Language Partners phone 0800 NEW KIWI or 0800 639 5494
