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TERM TWO 2013 (BEGAN) Monday 29 July 2013

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY FRIDAY 30 AUGUST 2013

SKI DAY (SCHOOL OPEN) Wednesday 4 September 2013

SKY CITY BREAKERS Tuesday 10 September 2013

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Thursday 12 September 2013

WHOLE SCHOOL SKI DAY Wednesday 18 September 2013

PARENT TEACHER ASSN MEETING Wednesday 18 September 2013

SCHOOL PHOTOS Wednesday 25 September 2013

END OF TERM FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

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SKYCITY BREAKERS—BASKETBALL

Tuesday 10 Sept 2013 @ 7.30pm

Bus leaving from school 5.00pm (to be confirmed)

Don’t forget your fish’n’chip orders.

CANTERBURY PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SKI RACE

Event Date: Sunday 1 September

(Hopefully)

Racing starts at 10.00am

Helmets are compulsory for all participants

Let’s hope that there is snow on the mountain!

Entries have been sent away

Contact the school office for further info.

MATHETHON FUNDRAISING

Fundraising money is now due at the School Office. Note all booklets must be returned to attest for moneys raise on behalf of the school.

Newsflash...Newsflash...Newsflash...

SpringSpring--Time 1 September 2013Time 1 September 2013

Children are eagerly awaiting the Court markings of

various games. This will be a School Council/PTA

venture. Here, using the Kiwi ingenuity they have

provided their own chalk print and there are queues

each day for a turn!

The Ever Popular SandThe Ever Popular Sand--pitpit

A big thank you to Ellesmere Transport who

supplied three meters of sand last week to top

up the sandpit. I do have a photo of the ‘Boss’

wielding a shovel as well.

Art 4 Art SakeArt 4 Art Sake

Mrs Foster proves she can also produce some very

fine art work. The children in Tui enjoyed their two

days with Victoria Peacock and even have some

grand schemes for decorating the toilet block on the

Hororata Reserve.

25 Free Walks with The Breeze25 Free Walks with The Breeze

Let’s explore beaches, forests, ridgelines an city

Streets. Halswell Quarry opening event

Saturday 28 September 2013

Further details phone (03) 941 8999

Introducing Alan FaichnieIntroducing Alan Faichnie

Welcome Alan to our school. Already we see

amazing changes to the grounds!

‘Congratulations to the South Malvern Social ‘Congratulations to the South Malvern Social ‘Congratulations to the South Malvern Social (Senior B)(Senior B)(Senior B) & South Malvern Steelers & South Malvern Steelers & South Malvern Steelers (Primary) (Primary) (Primary)

for making the Malvern Netballs Finals at Darfield, this Saturday ‘for making the Malvern Netballs Finals at Darfield, this Saturday ‘for making the Malvern Netballs Finals at Darfield, this Saturday ‘

The Hororata FlyerThe Hororata Flyer Hororata Primary School’s Official Newsletter

Wednesday 28 August 2013

Principal’s CornerPrincipal’s CornerPrincipal’s Corner

Kia ora

Quote of the week… ‘By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who

thinks he’s wrong’ - Charles Wadsworth

Active Schools… Hororata students competed at the Malvern Winter Tournament, held at Darfield and Kirwee on Thursday 15 August 2013. The weather turned out to be perfect given the time of the year, children had a great time and once again our kids did incredibly well. Congratulations to our Junior Soccer and Netball teams who achieved notable success in their sections. A special thanks to our volunteer coaches who helped prepare the kids for the tournament and helped out on the day i.e., Steve Purvis, Rachel Hood, Rodney Booth, Amanda Henriksen, Nigel Hadfield, Lucy Cookson and everyone else who helped out on the day. Without their support these events would simply not be as successful.

Academic Success… Students from Hororata Primary School won University of New South Wales awards for their academic achievement in the recent International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS). The following children achieved notable success: Science - Harry Smith (Credit), William Oakley (Distinction).

Camp Fundraiser… Congratulations to all the Year 4-6 students on their efforts to raise funds for our upcoming camp in Wellington, through our recent Mathethon. Children raised money in this event by seeking sponsorship for the number of timetables questions they could correctly answer within two minutes. Children achieved a range from 1 - 114 correct answers with an average of 84 in the Mathethon Challenge held on Friday 16 August 2013, surprising many parents and affirming to teachers that the extra effort invested in learning our Time Tables this year has really paid off.

We would appreciate all fundraised money returned to school within the next few weeks. Please note all booklets must be returned to attest for the collection of money on behalf of the school.

Haere mai... I would like to welcome Ayla and Jade Abraham (Kea) to our school. I am confident that your time here will be both enjoyable and rewarding. I would also like to welcome Mr Alan Faichnie to our school. Alan has been appointed to fill the Caretaker vacancy for the remainder of the year. Alan comes to us to after a successful career as an electrician and has already made a positive impression on our grounds.

Finally, at Hororata we work hard to equip our students with the skills to be successful leaners throughout life and to make wise choices about how they use their recreation time to promote health and happiness. We are committed to providing our children with experiences in a broad range of learning and recreational activities.

To give all our students the opportunity to learn to ski, we will be travelling to the Porters Heights Ski Area on Wednesday 18 September 2013. The event is being funded by the Hororata Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and will include all expenses associated with ski hire, lessons and passes.

In addition to the Whole School Winter Adventure Day, our school also offers families the opportunity to ski at Porter Heights at a discounted rate – 09.07.2013, 04.09.2013 (Ski form attached). It is important to note that this is optional for families and that the school remains open for all families that choose not to take part.

Thanks for supporting our school

Marty Gameson (Principal)

Teacher’s CornerTeacher’s CornerTeacher’s Corner

Piwakawaka (Miss Raybould)

Hi everyone

Just a reminder that we visit the library on

Tuesdays. It would be great if as many people as possible

could take advantage of this fabulous resource. The children

know to bring their library book bag back to school on

Mondays so they have an extra day to remember if they forget.

We are looking forward to sharing the Greedy Cat story

with you on Friday. Let’s hope it’s a lovely sunny day on

Friday, too.

Regards. Julia

Kea (Miss Stewart)

Wow it is week 5 already!

This Friday we have a school celebration

assembly. Kea’s item requires a plain t-shirt in any one of the

following colours; yellow, orange, purple or green. We need to

have them at school by Thursday for a dress rehearsal. We

are back on number for maths. If you wish to have any extra

basic facts sheets just pop a note in your child’s notebook to

let me know. And lastly, for one of our recycling art projects

this term we require wire. This wire needs to be easily bent into

shapes by hand. If you have any that we could use it would be

greatly appreciated.

Regards. Megan

Tui (Mrs Foster)

Hello everyone

Another week has vanished; I can’t believe how quickly this

term is going.

We had an amazing week last week with Vicky Peacock in our

classroom. Everyone enjoyed themselves and best of all we

have produced some wonderful art work. I can’t wait to see

them displayed in the Darfield Art Gallery from the 13th

September onwards.

This week the children were excited to see Ms Cullen, not long

now until her baby is due.

Thanks. Jenni

Community Noticeboard Community Noticeboard Community Noticeboard

PPARENTARENT TTEACHEREACHER AASSOCIATIONSSOCIATION

Lunches Friday is canteen day. Available 12 noon.

The PTA menu consists of

1 Pie ($2.00) or 1 American Hot Dog ($2.00)

Snack Pack $ 2.00 (Regardless of whether 1 or 3 items are pur-chased). Choice of Small bag of potato chips or popcorn; Apple or carrot; Muesli Bar or Cookie

Frozen Juicey $1.00

Coalgate Catering: Latest roster is out. Please contact Rebecca. If you are unable to assist the PTA with catering or helping at the Coalgate Saleyards every second month, monetary donations are welcome.

Bank account for direct donations: 12 3441 0048484 00.

Thank you for your assistance.

Next Meeting Wednesday 18 September at the School.

Please come along. Contact Rebecca Smith or Tracey Glass for any agenda items you may like to discuss. e.g. January Coalgate sales.

PPAYMENTAYMENT OFOF AACCOUNTSCCOUNTS

Any monies owing to the school e.g. Donations/Levies may be paid directly into our school bank account which is: ASB Hororata School

Board of Trustees 12-3441-0019878-00 (everyday account)

Reminder… School donations are $25.00 per term per family with

an additional levy of $7.50 per term per child. Now due!

We also have a one-off charge for stationery issued to your child/children at the beginning of the year of $10.00 per year.

2013 S2013 SKIKI DDATESATES

Family Ski Day - Wednesday September 4

Whole School Ski Day - Wednesday 18th of September

CCALLINGALLING ALLALL FOURFOUR YEARYEAR OLDSOLDS

Please contact the school office if you know of any 4 year olds in the area. We would love to welcome them to our 4 year old sessions.

MMEADOWEADOW FFRESHRESH

We are registered for the 2013 Meadow Fresh Cool Our Schools Pro-motion. Now it’s time for the big sticker collection to begin. The pro-motion as started (Monday 29 July) and goes on to the end of term.

We will be rewarded with sports and art gear. So please send your stickers to the school office. I have attached a sheet for your use also.

KKEEPEEP THETHE DDATEATE FFREEREE: F: FRIDAYRIDAY 29 N29 NOVEMBEROVEMBER 20132013

Hororata Primary School PTA Combo Bingo night and Auction of Tal-

ents to be held at the Hororata Hall 7pm Friday 29 November.

$5 entry fee buys one Bingo card. Additional cards available at $5 each or just come and bid in the Auction. Great prizes and auction lots on

offer!

Supper provided and cash bar will be available. Tickets will be availa-

ble from the school office – more info to come.

Any queries phone Tracey Glass 318 0064 or Lucy Cookson 318 0718

DDARFIELDARFIELD HH IGHIGH SSCHOOLCHOOL——SSENIORENIOR AARTRT EEXHIBITIONXHIBITION

A celebration of Art from the Senior Students

Opening Friday, August 30th 5.30pm

Selwyn Art Gallery Darfield.

HHORORATAORORATA RRESERVEESERVE

(1) (1) CCROSSROSS CCOUNTRYOUNTRY CCOURSEOURSE OOPENPEN DDAYAY

This popular cross country course has just had 15 new exciting jumps completed, at 95cm, to take the course to the next level.

Help us celebrate this by coming along to our Open Day

Sunday 8 September 10am to 3pm $10 per horse, ride the course as many times as you like. Food and refreshments available on the day

For further info call Dave Sligh 318 0 081.

(2) (2) SSWAPWAP TTRADERADE MMEETEET

Also at the DomainAlso at the Domain——Saturday 21 September 2013Saturday 21 September 2013

For further info contact John Foster.

PPAJAMAAJAMA DDAYAY

Friday 30 August 2013…

Children are invited to come to school on Friday wearing their PJ’s.

This event has been organised by Ben, Carter and friends. They hope to run a House challenge and have offered a treat to all contestants.

So rain or shine don your PJ’s for the day!

Assembly will also be held during the afternoon with a warm welcome to all to come along to school 1pm on.

HHORORATAORORATA SSWIMMINGWIMMING CCLUBLUB IINCNC

Please note that the Annual General Meeting has been set for Tuesday 17 September 2013. 7.30pm at the school. Please come along.

Also if you can help them with catering either making or doing on Satur-day 7 September please phone Helen Stewart 318 0 646.