ONEWHERO AREA SCHOOL

RD 2 Tuakau, Ph. 2328866 Email: office@onewhero.school.nz Absentees: studentservices@onewhero.school.nz

Website: www.onewhero.school.nz

Key dates 2020: Key Dates Term Three:

Friday 25th September Last day term 3

Key Dates Term Four:

OAS Board Meeting Dates Term Four: 27TH October, 24th November

Monday 12th October First day term 4

Wednesday 14th-20th October Library Book Fair

Thursday 15th-22nd October Practice Exam Week

Saturday 17th October OAS Ag Day

Tuesday 20th October Junior School Bake Sale Room 6

Friday 23rd October School Athletics

Friday 23rd October Mufti Day

Monday 26th October Labour Day

Tuesday 27th October Dental Unit On Site

Thursday 29th October Gardasil 9 Dose Year 7/8

Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th November Arts & Culture Evening

Friday 13th November River Zone Athletics

Monday 16th November NCEA Examinations start

Wednesday 18th November Franklin Athletics

Thursday 19th November Teacher Only Day

Wednesday 25th-27th November Year 5/6 Te Kotahitanga Marae Camp

Friday 27th November Sports Assembly 2-3pm

Friday 11th December Last day term 4

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Principal’s Message: Kia ora anō tātou, We have reached the end of another disrupted term and are excited about now being back at Alert Level 1 and hoping that the days of lockdowns are behind us for the foreseeable future. I want to send out a big thank you to the staff who have taken all of the disruption in their stride and have continued to deliver for our students. Our team stepped up and covered extra classes when necessary and adapted quickly to the necessary changes. Like everyone, our teachers and other staff appreciate positive feedback so I would encourage you to send them an email, seesaw message or pop into their classroom and tell them stories about what you appreciate about the work they are doing. It will make a difference to their wellbeing over the holidays.

While on the topic of wellbeing and with this week being Mental Health Awareness week I would like to update you on our AWEsome Schools wellbeing survey that we conducted over Term 2 and 3, in between Covid lockdowns, with our students and staff. I would like to update you on the results of that survey. For reference, the participating schools using this survey in New Zealand and Australia are mostly private schools such as Kings School and College, Kristin School among others or high decile schools such as Otago Boys’ High. These are the schools our results

Newsletter 24 25th September 2020

compare with. Overall, we found that our junior students had higher than average wellbeing and our senior students had slightly below average. Some of the Junior students strengths, were in happiness and health, peer relationships, belonging and competence and areas to work on were resilience and slightly higher than average scores on sadness, anxiety and bullying. For the seniors the students happiness was at the average and their satisfaction with school support for their wellbeing was average but resilience and health (citing lack of sleep) as a concern area. Their overall satisfaction with school was also lower than average. We are currently formulating an action plan to dig deeper into some of the areas of concern and to put in place extra supports. The next round of the survey will take place next term. Our Ag Day is fast approaching and we are excited to be able to fully run our normal programme and welcome back calves to our school with proper precautions in place. Last year we fundraised for shade in the school and the new shade sails will be installed in the school over the coming holidays. This year the focus will be on covering our senior courts in astro-turf. As it will also be Election Day, you will be able to vote in the Hall and spend some money supporting the school at the same time! This is our biggest annual event and we would love to see you all at school on the day. During the holidays, all of our team leaders and SLT will be coming into school for two days to undergo some leadership training. This is to strengthen the capability of our staff to lead their teams and to ensure that we are seeking continual improvement in students’ learning, achievement and wellbeing.

We hope that your children have a chance to relax and recharge their batteries over the break and come back prepared for a big term to end the year. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. Simon Craggs Tumuaki/Principal

Onewhero Area School

Board of Trustee’ Election

Declaration of Parent Election Results

At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to

be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Amelia Morgan Corinne Anderson

Stellest de Villiers

Returning Officer

Arts and Culture Evening The decision has been made to change the dates of our School’s Arts and Culture Evening which was planned for the last week of this Term. The new dates for this event will now be –

Tuesday, November 10th and Wednesday, November 11th

Because of the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 Alert Levels, we want to be sure that we can stage this event in the School Hall. The event will involve a combined cast and audience exceeding 200 people. Under the current Level 2 restrictions, we cannot legally stage an event involving that number of people. It is with great hope that we will have returned to Level One restrictions by these new dates.

The Arts and Culture Evening is an exciting event that brings together all of the different Performing Arts groups and individuals within our school in an exciting show full of Music, Drama, Dance and Kapa Haka.

Bus Fees Term 3: Thank you to all those parents that have paid their bus fees up to and including Term 3. If your bus fees are not up-

to-date please pay asap or alternatively phone Vikky to discuss a payment plan. The fee for term 3 is $45.00. This

can be paid via the internet using account number: ANZ, OAS Trust Account 06 0405 0217064 00 referencing

child’s name and “Bus Fee”. You can also pay at the school office.

Absentees: If you need to email your absentee through to the office we have a new email address for this service which is studentservices@onewhero.school.nz . We encourage you to continue to use our school app or leave a message on our absentee phone line.

Junior School - Kids Art Works Fundraiser:

This year the Junior School are creating masterpieces at school to raise funds so we can update our PE shed. You can order calendars, cards, diaries, mouse mats or sketchpads, all featuring your child's amazing art (just in time for Christmas). A note will come home with your student outlining how to order. Orders will close 19 October 2020. All the products are available to see in the school office. Thanks for your support.

Ag Day 2020 (and Election Day) – Saturday 17 October: We received over 90 animal entries for Onewhero Ag Day 2020 … that’s almost a third of all the students in Years 1-8!

Ag Day 2020 and COVID-19 Whether we are at Alert Level 1 or Alert Level 2*, Ag Day will take place on Saturday 17 October. However, we have had to come up with two plans to accommodate potential COVID-19 restrictions.

Alert Level 1 (our current level) Ag Day will go ahead as normal, but with less food stalls (sausage sizzle and hot beverages only). Indoor exhibits will be on display and we can still have prize giving. Our new school library will also be open and Scholastic books will be on sale for private purchase and/or to be donated to our new library.

Alert Level 2 Alert Level 2 will have restrictions on gathering sizes. Ag Day will be closed to the public, including extended family and friends. The day will be split into two sessions, with different animals on show at each session** (lambs and chickens in the morning, and dogs, goats and calves early afternoon). Indoor exhibits will be displayed at a later date, and prize giving will be held at a Year 1-8 assembly at school. There will be no food or refreshments for sale, so pack your thermos and some snacks.

* If the gathering limit is not less than 100 people. ** There will be some families with more than one type of animal on show. If Ag Day takes place during Alert Level 2, we will be in touch to talk about how the schedule affects your family.

Year 1-8 Design Competition We need a cover design for this year’s Ag Day programme! Year 1-8 students can enter (one entry per student). The design should be on A4 paper, portrait-oriented and must include ‘Onewhero Ag Day 2020’. Make sure you write your name, year and room number on the back of the design, then hand your design into the school office by 3.00pm on Tuesday 13 October. (Late entries will not be accepted.) Chocolate is the prize!

Ag Day Grocery Raffles ... $2 per ticket or three for $5! We welcome donations of any non-perishable food items from all families of OAS students. Please drop your donation into Room 5 or Room 7, thank you! Each family will get 10 raffle tickets to sell over the school holidays. Please return the raffle tickets and money to school by Wednesday 14 October. The grocery raffles will be drawn before prize giving on Ag Day (Saturday 17 October). All funds raised will go towards the installation of turf on the senior courts outside the hall. Thank you for your support!

Animal Event Information Animal events at this year’s Ag Day will include: Lambs … Calling (Most Obvious Pet), Leading, Rearing, Fancy Dress (optional) Goats … Calling (Most Obvious Pet), Leading, Rearing, Fancy Dress (optional) Calves … Leading, Rearing & Grooming, Dairy Type or Beef Type and Fancy Dress (optional) Chickens … Pullet, Pair of Pullets, Chicken Diary, Chicken Trick (optional) Dogs … Most Obvious Pet (leading and a trick), Fancy Dress (optional)

You will find a downloadable summary of events, including courses and tips and tricks, in the newsletter attachments, under Onewhero Ag Day Animal Event Information.

Yellow Ag Day Tags If your child happens to have a yellow Ag Day tag from a previous Ag Day, please get them to return it to the school office so we can use it for Ag Day this year. The yellow tags are not souvenirs! Thank you.

Group Day The Franklin South Group Day will be held on Thursday 29 October and hosted by Kaiaua School. A decision will be made early-mid October regarding the event going ahead. This will depend on the COVID-19 Alert Level closer to the time.

Ag Day Volunteers … We need your help! An Ag Day jobs spreadsheet is now available online at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1chTKQ1YcCI15RhF-Cy0bTfs2q_W-K7ZDtYcG4BThFFA/edit?usp=sharing Each job includes a brief description, an estimate of the time commitment involved and when the job needs to be done. Simply add your name and contact details next to the job(s) you're interested in and we'll be in touch closer to Ag Day. If you are not comfortable sharing your contact details in a public document, then add your name to the spreadsheet and email your contact details to onewheroagday@gmail.com. Thank you!

Onewhero Ag Day Planning Meeting Monday 12 October, 6.30pm If you're keen and able to help make Ag Day a fantastic event for the kids and community, then come along to our FINAL planning meeting to find out more. We'll meet in the school staff room from 6.30pm. If you're unable to make the meeting, but think you can help out in some small way, then please email onewheroagday@gmail.com or call Kate on 021 217 0646.

Stay Informed You can find the latest updates and more information about Onewhero Ag Day on our Facebook page ... www.facebook.com/onewheroagday

Our Generous Sponsors Please acknowledge our sponsors’ generosity and support their businesses where you can. Not only do the kids get to enjoy a fantastic rural day out, but all funds raised will go towards the installation of turf on the senior courts outside the hall.

** CAREERS DEPARTMENT **

Gateway Program 2021

If you are Year 12 or 13 in 2021 and keen to include some work experience and short courses and/or

independent papers as part of your studies next year, please see Mrs McArley at the Careers Office for a

Gateway application form or for further details.

Trades Academy for 2021

Are you Year 12 or 13 next year and wanting to attend a trades academy program as part of your studies?

MIT and Wintec offer a variety of different trades academy options at both Level 2 and 3, either one or two days

per week. Programs include Automotive, Building, Construction & Infrastructure, Electrical, ECE, Hair & Beauty,

Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Welding & Fabrication, and more.

Expressions of interest are now open and are due first week of next term. If you would like to know more please

see Mrs McArley at the Careers Office asap.

Unitec

Acting and Dance – Applications for the 2021 intake to our Acting and Contemporary Dance undergraduate degree

programmes will be closing soon. Students will need to have an application in to be considered for an

audition. Acting applications close 28 Sepetember. Contemporary Dance applications close 09 October. For further

information please see https://www.unitec.ac.nz/acting

Three of our Schoolleaver Scholarships have had an extension in their closing date to account for the Open day

taking place this weekend. The three scholarships (School Leaver Scholarship, Vocational Pathways Scholarship and

the Kura Kaupapa & Rumaki Scholarship) will now close end of day on Monday 28 September. For details on each

scholarship please visit:

School Leaver Scholarship

Vocational Pathways Scholarships

Kura Kaupapa & Rumaki Scholarship

School Holiday Workshops for Year 11, 12 & 13 students. These are extremely useful and a good way to find out

more information and connect with the teaching staff within the area of study.

Architectural Fabrication (28 & 29 September; 10am to 3pm) Intro to Early Childhood Education (29 September; 9:30am to 2:30pm) Building, Modelling & Design (1 October; 10am to 2pm) Intro to Quantity Surveying (1 October; 10am to 2pm) Metal & Woodworking (6 October; 10am to 2pm) Screen Bites (8 October; 10am to 3pm)

For more information and registrations then please check out the following site https://www.unitec.ac.nz/about-

us/school-holiday-workshops

AUT

A series of Online events has been scheduled for 29 September, 30 September, and 1 October, 5.30-7pm; On Campus (tours are available) Saturday 3rd October, 10am – 3pm. For further details or to register see www.aut.ac.nz/live

Massey University

Massey are hosting a webinar session about their Construction Programmes, Tuesday 29th September,

10:30 am - 11:30 am. To register visit

https://massey.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lq1pPxnpSQyKeBatNkvU9Q?_cldee=YS5tLmJhcnRsZXlAbWFzc2V5LmFjLm56&recipientid=contact-

7c4218c566d6422d860ba8b6bb2e58c4-b103f58c69474b199351d5d9cb244d48&esid=b42ad311-67f8-ea11-a815-000d3ad1caaa

NZ College of Chiropractic

Chiropractic Career Talk Thursday 1st October, 7pm at Aituz Chiropractic in Hamilton. For further details

or to register visit http://chiropractic.ac.nz/event/chiropractic-career-talk-hamilton-3/

Open Day Saturday 17th October, 12.30pm-3pm, at Mt Wellington. For further details or to register visit

www.chiropractic.ac.nz/events

Media Design School

Girls in Games, development day aimed at Year 11-13 female students interested in a digital career

pathway. This year MDS are offering this as a Virtual event in the school holidays, Tuesday 6th October.

For further details or to register visit https://www.mediadesignschool.com/events/girls-games

Manukau Institute of Technology

Scholarship: Bed Bath and Beyond, through The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust, are giving one

lucky person the chance to be the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship to support full-time study for three years.  The awardee must be:  a woman; a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; and intending to

enrol full-time in a three-year degree programme at Manukau Institute of Technology. Applications close 30 October. For further details please see https://www.manukau.ac.nz/student-life/current-students/tools-and-

resources/student-financial-assistance/scholarships-and-grants

University Scholarships for Year 13 Students

MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has updated its directory of hundreds of scholarships for any student

planning to start university in 2021. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well

as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university

scholarships completes the list.

Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a

list of tips for scholarship success.

For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html

Job Opportunities

MoneyHub has updated its comprehensive directory of student jobs. With 50+ well-known employers listed and

links to their student job application details, getting a part-time job could be a lot easier with this

guide: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/student-jobs.html

Pak N Save Scholarship

Applications are now open for the Pak N Save Pukekohe financial hardship scholarship for a Year 13 student to

study at the NZ university of their choice.

Please see attached flyer for further information, collect an application pack instore, visit the Pak N Save Pukekohe

Facebook page or website, or see Mrs McArley at the Careers Office.

See Recent Notices N24 / 25 September

OAS Sport 2020

SOFTBALL:

We are wanting to create a junior mixed softball team to play in Papakura in term 4. Any year 7-10 students

interested in playing softball, please let Anke van Dijk know. A.vandijk@onewhero.school.nz

FOOTBALL:

Due to Auckland remaining at Level 2 for now, College Sport has cancelled the remainder of the Counties Manukau

Football season. Players will receive $24 refund credited back to their school account.

Please return all uniforms (tops and jackets) in good and clean condition, so we can also credit the uniform bonds

back to your school accounts.

NETBALL

Please return all netball uniforms to your manager or directly to our sports coordinator Anke van Dijk. Uniform

bonds will be credit back to your school account once your uniform has been returned in clean and excellent

condition.

At this time Y1 and Y2 and Future Ferns will commence on October 16, Level 1 pending.

We would love to see you all at this year’s Summer League. Details to follow.

ORIENTEERING

The North Island Secondary School championships will be held on the weekend of 17 and 18 October here in

Franklin! We are very lucky that they are held so close to home this year and would like to encourage all our

orienteers to take part in these.

The sprint will be held on Saturday 17 October at Tuakau College! It can’t get any closer than that!

The long distance is on Sunday 18 October at Waiuku Forest.

Any year 7-13 students wanting to compete, please let Anke van Dijk know or email

A.vandijk@onewhero.school.nz

For more information about the event (times, costs, expected winning times, difficulty etc) go to

http://cmoc.co.nz/niss-2020/

RUGBY

Please return all rugby shorts to Anke van Dijk, in order for your uniform bond to be reimbursed. You can keep your

socks for next season.

General Information: New Uniform (available at school office):

Junior:

Polar Fleece Vests (size 8, 10) $15.00

Cargo Shorts (size 4 - 1 only left) $22.90

Culottes (size 4, 8, 10, 12, 14) $26.60

Senior:

Boys & Girls belt loop shorts (size 10, 12, 14, 16) $22.90

Boys & Girls belt loop shorts (size 76, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108) $22.90

Girls poly viscose skirt (size 52, 57, 92, 97) $39.20

Girls short sleeve white blouse x 1 (size 10) $30.50

Boys short sleeve white shirt (size 10, 12) $33.90

Boys & Girls blue polo shirt (size M, L) $25.90

Second Hand School Uniform:

Thank you to the families that have donated second hand school uniform to sell. So far we have raised $250, which we are using to purchase new books in the Junior School. If you have any old uniforms, they can be dropped at the school office. We still have lots of items for sale. You can come to Room 7 at 3:00 on Mondays to have a look, or send an email to b.mclean@onewhero.school.nz to request items. Each item is $10 and can be paid in cash or by internet banking to 06 0405 0217064 00. Please reference child’s name and “2nd hand uniform”

J&D Computer Services:

Community Notices:

Lost Property : OAS dark blue jumper size small, has a small hole in right pocket. Lost outside Room 24 on bench Friday 11th

September. Had eftpos and bus tag in pocket. If found please contact owner Louis Conroy on 0272328696

Tennis Clinic School Holidays & Open Weekend:

See Recent Notices for Holiday Clinic & Open Weekend – N24 / 25 September

Waikato Museum School Holiday Programme: See Recent Notices for Holiday Programme Schedule – N24 / 25 September

ALL BLACKS CAMP FOR KIDS – HOLIDAY PROGRAM Kia Ora Everyone,

The All Blacks Camp for Kids will be up and running in the first week of the school holidays.

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in spreading the word to our future young stars of the game, within

your clubs, who would like to sharpen up on their skills set and learn new tools of the game.

The Details are as follows:

Venue: Navigation Homes Stadium

Date: 29/09/2020 – 02/10/2020

Time: 8:30AM – 3:00PM

Age Group: 9 years old – 13 years old

Contact: vuga.tagicakibau@steelers.co.nz or 021585947

Attached is the Poster of the All Blacks Camp for Kids that includes other details. See Recent Notices N23 / 18th

September

We appreciate your time and effort through this very unprecedented times due to COVID-19, resulting in the

premature end to our Junior/Senior Rugby season and also through the tough times we are facing as a Union after

the passing of Counties Manukau Rugby Legend and figurehead Phil Kingsley Jones. Our thoughts are with his

whanau and everyone who shared memorable moments the great man within our Proud Union.

Kind Regards,

Vuga Tagicakibau

Surf Lifeguard Award Training:

How about becoming a surf lifeguard at Sunset Beach?

Are you 14 and over?

Can you swim 400m?

Surf Lifeguard Award training begins shortly for the season.

Training will start the weekend of 26th September and continue through to November or possibly December when

there will be an exam.

There is a $15 fee to cover the cost of the manual and workbook as well as paying the club joining fee.

For more information contact Joanne Hobson: liaison@sunsetbeach.org.nz

Balle Bros is a local Pukekohe business that specializes in growing, quality vegetables, supplied to our customers

throughout New Zealand and overseas. Our workshop team is looking for a keen and motivated person to work with

them. This role has the potential for a mechanic apprenticeship to the right person.

The role is fulltime permanent, 40 hours per week and is based in Pukekohe.

To apply for this role you must be physically fit, have good communication skills, be capable of working as part of a team, and have a restricted licence. We will consider a start date after school exams for the right candidate. To apply please send an email to HR.admin@ballebros.co.nz telling us a bit about yourself and the reason for your interest in this role.

FREE Holiday Programme- EDVENTURE Hamilton: These holidays Edventure is offering a FREE sports programme on Monday 28th September, this day will include a

mixture of sporting skills drills and modified games across a range of different sporting codes (limited spaces).

Edventure holiday programmes are based at Berkley Normal Middle School, for 5-13 year olds, OSCAR available.

Different activities and trips planned every day of the holidays. To book in and check out our other holiday

programmes & Camp- including Edventure Outdoors, Edventure Sports & Edventure Everyday please visit

www.edventure.co.nz or ph 02102241576. See you on your next Edventure!

Cricket:

Calling all year 9/10/11 cricket players. Anyone interested in playing cricket

this year please call Richard on (021 447 7082)

The season is fast approaching and we would love to see some fresh faces

Arts On Show Holiday Workshop:

Tuakau Cricket Club

Invites you to their Muster/Registration

When: Sunday 27th September 2020, 1pm-3pm

Where:Dr Lightbody Reserve, Tuakau

Followed by prize giving and light refreshments at Tuakau Cossie Club 3pm.

All ages welcome

No fees for all Junior Cricket 2020/2021 Season

Come along, play some cricket and have fun

Any enquiries contact: tuakaucricket@gmail.com

October Holiday Programme

Spring has sprung and so has our exciting Holiday Programme!

Our trips are back including Auckland Zoo, Botanical Gardens & an 8+ adventure to Hobbiton!

Dress up for our Frightfully Delightful & Fearfully Disgusting day!

Plus join us for a KAS Campout, High Flyers, Chaser Challenge, Movie Star Disco

or even an 8 years+ Colour Run!

For more information & bookings visit us at:

www.kidsafterschool.co.nz

Any questions please call our office on 09 236 4078

MSD Social Sector Level 3 Accreditation WINZ subsidies available for eligible families

Incredible Years 3 to 8:

See Recent Notices for flyer – N16 / 31 July

Horse Riding Lessons:

Learn to ride and care for a horse in our Ponies After School programme in Waiuku. Children are taught to ride or

can improve their current skills. Ponies provided, 3.30pm to 5.30pm daily. $60 per lesson on a term basis. We also

have weekend classes and a school holiday programme 9 am - 3pm. Phone 0274 380 301 www.silverfernriding.nz.

Find us on facebook!

Please see Recent Notices folder for:

Waikato Museum School Holiday Programme – N24 / 25 September Tennis Holiday Clinic & Open Weekend – N24 / 25 September Pak n’ Save Scholarships Details – N24 / 25 September All Blacks Camp Holiday Programme – N23 / 18 September OAS Ag Day Animal Event Information – N19 / 21 August Incredible Years Flyer – N16 / 31 July OAS Ag Day Animal Health Information – N15 / 24 July Children’s Community Dental Clinic Notice – N12 / 19 June Libelle flyer “Lunch By Libelle” – N09 / 29 May