Welcome to week 10 and the final 2 weeks of term 1!
Dates to Remember
We would like to welcome the Haack family to our school. Grace is a Year 4 student and Lachlan is a Year 2 student. We are sure that Grace and Lochy will enjoy learning with us at Apiti School.
Congratulations to the following high achievers :-
Joshua a certificate for greatly improved story writing, using dictionary chart, spaces and basic words.
Lauren a certificate for improved sustained silent quality writing.
Lacey and Tyler for improved personal writing.
Zahn and Huntah selected to be involved in the Manawatu Rugby Academy Training.
Mathletics top achievers and participators in the last 2 weeks:
Lochy, Chloe, James and Damian. Make it your mission to get a certificate this week in mathletics.
Sumdog junior top achievers and participators in the last month in order of achievement : James, Chloe, Johnny, Sarah, Lauren and Damian.
Tyler was also on the Sumdog leaders chart last week.
Bianca - 2 x Bronze certificates.
Using these computer programs the students can work at their own level and pace, and practice skills. They have had a huge impact on achievement levels and confidence and on basic facts, number operations and other strands. Please encourage them to use these away from school too.
Education Outside The Classroom
Our Wellington learning experience was made possible by the support of parents and the BOT. Thanks to those parent helpers who came with us Sara, Fiona, Katherine and Pam. Also thanks to Maryann and Vic who looked after our cars in Waikanae and made it possible for the students to experience commuting. Here is an email I received from one of our fellow commuters:
Rugby
Today (7th) is the Sam Strahan Cup Tournament. Zahn, Huntah, Hannah, Lacey and Travis (reserve) have been selected for the Northern Oroua Representative Team with some students from Kimbolton.
Result : - We were 2nd ! Congrats to Waituna West winners of the Sam Strahan 2014 !
Here is the info from Dave Meiring the Development Manager.
On 10th April as a follow up from the fortnightly cricket coaching, at Kowhai Park in Feilding. All the gear and umpires will be provided by the MCA. The focus of the day will be Fun so just having the kids out playing cricket will be great.
Could you please let the school know asap if you are able to help with transport on Thursday. All of the senior class James and Chloe will be going.
Oroua Touch Teams
Well done to our Oroua touch teams who recently played in the Feilding module. This was our first year to be involved and they did themselves proud! Results: Oroua 2 (Travis' team) - 2nd= in B grade Maxi / Oroua 1 (Zahn, Huntah, Hannah, Lacey, Brooke's team) - winners of B grade Maxi / Oroua Boys (David, Derek, Tyler, Dylan, Jackson, James and Johnny's team) - 3rd= Mini boys grade.
Thanks to Adam who coached these teams.
Wetlands Day
Community Dinner
The Community meal last Friday was well supported, and a really successful night. The Apiti students put on an impromptu concert including dance and singing. A Pot Luck dinner will be held on the first Friday of every month in the Apiti Hall, with the next one on the 2nd of May - everyone is welcome and feel free to bring someone new from the area and introduce them to everyone.
Dates to Remember
7th
April - Sam Strahan Cup.
9th
April - Junior cup.
9th
April - Wetlands visit.
10th April - Oroua Cluster Cricket Festival Day at Kowhai Park in Feilding.
11th
April - Year 7 immunisations.
12th April - Enduro Riders lunch.
13th
April - Apiti School Trail Bike ride.
15th April - Student Lead Conferences.
17th April - Term 1 ends.
17th April - Term 1 ends.
25th April - ANZAC Day.
5th May - Term 2 begins.
Congratulations to the following high achievers :-
Joshua a certificate for greatly improved story writing, using dictionary chart, spaces and basic words.
Lauren a certificate for improved sustained silent quality writing.
Lacey and Tyler for improved personal writing.
Zahn and Huntah selected to be involved in the Manawatu Rugby Academy Training.
Mathletics top achievers and participators in the last 2 weeks:
Lochy, Chloe, James and Damian. Make it your mission to get a certificate this week in mathletics.
Sumdog junior top achievers and participators in the last month in order of achievement : James, Chloe, Johnny, Sarah, Lauren and Damian.
Tyler was also on the Sumdog leaders chart last week.
Bianca - 2 x Bronze certificates.
Using these computer programs the students can work at their own level and pace, and practice skills. They have had a huge impact on achievement levels and confidence and on basic facts, number operations and other strands. Please encourage them to use these away from school too.
Education Outside The Classroom
Our Wellington learning experience was made possible by the support of parents and the BOT. Thanks to those parent helpers who came with us Sara, Fiona, Katherine and Pam. Also thanks to Maryann and Vic who looked after our cars in Waikanae and made it possible for the students to experience commuting. Here is an email I received from one of our fellow commuters:
Good afternoon
I’m a great believer in credit where it is due, and as such
would like to complement your students on their behaviour on the 4.15pm commuter
train from Wellington to Waikanae last week.
On a ‘usual’ day, this train is very quiet with most commuters
taking the opportunity for a quiet ‘snooze’. So when I got on the
carriage, it was with a reasonable amount of dread that it would be a very
‘long’ trip home.
I was sitting close to a young man named Travis and his
friend, who scooted over on the seat for a woman to sit down. She
proceeded to engage them in conversation about where they had been, and where
they were from. The conversation was so delightful that I lost the will
to snooze. These young people were so grounded, explaining to the woman
about what sort of farms they were from, and why they were converting from deer
to more profitable beef and sheep. They talked about going possuming
(something I did myself as a child, and something we did with our children),
and other outdoor excitement and knowledge. I was fully expecting them to
explain the specifics of eeling to the woman next! Quite apart from the
fact that these young people had pretty good knowledge of the running of a
farm, they were able to keep the woman next to them entertained the entire trip
to Waikanae.
Having been exposed to ‘city kids’ for some time now it was
a breath of fresh air as town children would generally be out of their depth
without a cellphone or playstation to occupy them.
Well done to the children, the people looking after them,
and the school. - Kind regards, Sharlene Bryant
We were given many compliments while on camp; on the harbour cruise, at Monsoon Poon, from Capital E and at the Youth Hostel to name some. It is pleasing to see that our students from a small rural school are so mature, well adjusted and keen to learn, that they feel at home and confident to seek and share their knowledge. They are all a credit to themselves, parents and staff. We look forward to reading the camp magazine which will be out soon. This is a great record of learning and an authentic context for writing.
Rugby
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| Learning Rippa Rugby Skills with the Manawatu Turbos last week |
Result : - We were 2nd ! Congrats to Waituna West winners of the Sam Strahan 2014 !
The Junior Cup Tournament will be played on 9th. Congratulations to Brooke and Anneke who are in the Northern Oroua Representative Team. Good luck for the games.
Oroua Cluster Cricket Festival Day Here is the info from Dave Meiring the Development Manager.
On 10th April as a follow up from the fortnightly cricket coaching, at Kowhai Park in Feilding. All the gear and umpires will be provided by the MCA. The focus of the day will be Fun so just having the kids out playing cricket will be great.
I would like the day to kick off at 10am with a welcome to
all teams and the first game will start at 10:15am. All teams will get to play
four games and we will have a break in the middle of the day for lunch.
Everything will be wrapped up by 2:15pm so you can head back to school.
If it was to rain on the 10th then we will
postpone the day until Term 4 and I will be in touch about sorting a date for
that if required.
If there are any issues with this then please get in touch
but I would just like to thank you for making this happen at such short notice.
You have been the best cluster of schools I have had to deal with in getting a
festival day up and running.
Could you please let the school know asap if you are able to help with transport on Thursday. All of the senior class James and Chloe will be going.
Well done to our Oroua touch teams who recently played in the Feilding module. This was our first year to be involved and they did themselves proud! Results: Oroua 2 (Travis' team) - 2nd= in B grade Maxi / Oroua 1 (Zahn, Huntah, Hannah, Lacey, Brooke's team) - winners of B grade Maxi / Oroua Boys (David, Derek, Tyler, Dylan, Jackson, James and Johnny's team) - 3rd= Mini boys grade.Thanks to Adam who coached these teams.
Wetlands Day
The students not involved in the Junior rugby cup will be spending some time investigating in science at the Wetlands on Wed the 9th April (weather permitting). This is the area we planted at Digbys last year. Please bring suitable clothing and gumboots on this day. The bus will be dropping students at the wetlands in the morning. If you are able to help with picking up a carload of students and delivering them back to school at about morning tea time please let Mary or Nicki know.
Student Led Conferences all day on Tuesday 15th April.
Please take this opportunity to support your students learning by knowing what they have achieved and where to next. Please ring to make an appointment (a Mon or Wed is best ). Mary will not be available after school as she has a Principals Meeting in PN. Copy this link and add the time you choose https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ARcg_QIL3NOGNeiAYhH-eyFqxc9wiS1m4jxge0qENnk/edit?usp=sharing
The Complaints and Concern Policy was reviewed, discussed and approved at our recent board meeting. If you would like to view this policy, please click on the Policies tab located down the side of the newsletter.
Board of Trustees
Our next BOT Meeting will be held on the 26th of May starting at 7.00pm. All welcome. The Complaints and Concern Policy was reviewed, discussed and approved at our recent board meeting. If you would like to view this policy, please click on the Policies tab located down the side of the newsletter.
ASSA
Thanks to those who came to the meeting. Enduro Riders lunch - 12th April. This fundraiser is $20 per head for 50 people so well worthwhile for the school. You would have been rung concerning food to make. Please ring Chonee or Fiona if you have any queries or can help out on the day.
Apiti Trail Ride - 13th April
This is a great community event and EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
We are always looking for helpers on the day with marshaling etc. Please let Sara know if you are available to help out on the day on Ph 3284515.
ANZAC Day - Friday 25th April :
Photo Competition
Totally Vets are holding a Calendar Photo Competition. Photos are to be farm or animal themed. 13 pictures will be chosen with 3 great prizes up for grabs:-
1st prize : A camera to the value of $300 for you plus a $200 donation for our school.
2nd prize : $100 for you, plus a $200 donation to our school.
3rd prize : $50 for you, plus a $150 donation to our school. Entry forms may be obtained from Totally Vets, from the school office, or can be downloaded from their website www.totallyvets.co.nz.
Your photo must be received by Totally Vets by the 30th of September.
We would like all students to take the opportunity to take an animal themed photo as these photos will be used for the DigiAwards and for our Lamb and Calf Day. These photos will need to be at school by the 4th of July.
Manawatu Garden Festival Schools Competition
We will be entering this competition again this year which is being held on the 10th and 11th of May in the Feilding town centre. We will be making 'an animal sculpture made from garden tools, pots and recycled materials.' Help from home will be very much appreciated.
1st prize : an Apple i pad. 2nd prize : $100.00 vouchers. 3rd prize : Book vouchers.
The school competition adds real interest to the show and is an exciting opportunity for our students to show-case their talents.
Happy Birthday to the following students, we hope you have a great day! 10th April - Chloe!
19th April - Damian!
As this is the last newsletter for the term, we would like to wish you all a very happy and safe Easter / school holiday period, and we will see you back here on Monday the 5th of May.
Regards, Mary, Nicki, Pat, Mary B and Christine.
We are always looking for helpers on the day with marshaling etc. Please let Sara know if you are available to help out on the day on Ph 3284515.
ANZAC Day - Friday 25th April :
The This year ANZAC Day falls during the holidays. We would appreciate it if all students could join the march
and attend the service. The programme for the ANZAC Parade and service for this year :-
and attend the service. The programme for the ANZAC Parade and service for this year :-
10.00a.m - Gather in the village at the garage if marching.
10.15a.m - March to Apiti Hall conducted by Linton
Army led by the Feilding & District
Pipe Band.
-
Wreath laying ceremony.
10.30 -
Service in Hall conducted
by Rev. Heather Hirschberg.
- Followed by morning tea and refreshments.
1.00 -
Pot Luck lunch at the Apiti
Hall. Please bring a plate.
ALL WELCOME! Bring
your Family Bring your Friends!Photo Competition
Totally Vets are holding a Calendar Photo Competition. Photos are to be farm or animal themed. 13 pictures will be chosen with 3 great prizes up for grabs:-
1st prize : A camera to the value of $300 for you plus a $200 donation for our school.
2nd prize : $100 for you, plus a $200 donation to our school.
3rd prize : $50 for you, plus a $150 donation to our school. Entry forms may be obtained from Totally Vets, from the school office, or can be downloaded from their website www.totallyvets.co.nz.
Your photo must be received by Totally Vets by the 30th of September.
We would like all students to take the opportunity to take an animal themed photo as these photos will be used for the DigiAwards and for our Lamb and Calf Day. These photos will need to be at school by the 4th of July.
Manawatu Garden Festival Schools Competition
We will be entering this competition again this year which is being held on the 10th and 11th of May in the Feilding town centre. We will be making 'an animal sculpture made from garden tools, pots and recycled materials.' Help from home will be very much appreciated.
1st prize : an Apple i pad. 2nd prize : $100.00 vouchers. 3rd prize : Book vouchers.
The school competition adds real interest to the show and is an exciting opportunity for our students to show-case their talents.
Happy Birthday to the following students, we hope you have a great day! 10th April - Chloe!
19th April - Damian!
As this is the last newsletter for the term, we would like to wish you all a very happy and safe Easter / school holiday period, and we will see you back here on Monday the 5th of May.
Regards, Mary, Nicki, Pat, Mary B and Christine.
Update
Just a reminder that myself, Jazz with help from Yvonne,will be walking from Apiti to Feilding (43km) to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers. I have a goal to reach $1000 by the time i walk this Saturday April the 12th.
Just a reminder that myself, Jazz with help from Yvonne,will be walking from Apiti to Feilding (43km) to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers. I have a goal to reach $1000 by the time i walk this Saturday April the 12th.
I am writing to you to ask if you would be
able to sponsor me / us either by walking with us all the way or part of the way, or with monetary, donations, or that of goods useful to the event?
I am a mother of 5 who has been through tests
for a cancer i had never heard of, Ovarian cancer. I have been cleared as
it was, in my case, a false alarm. Through all of this i have learnt that
there is no fully conclusive non invasive test for this. This is not
something picked up by a smear test. Sadly there are many more women out
there that, like i myself was, are unaware of this. You can find and
follow my progress here: https://www.facebook.com/Jazzwalksforcancer
Community Dinner
The Community meal last Friday was well supported, and a really successful night. The Apiti students put on an impromptu concert including dance and singing. A Pot Luck dinner will be held on the first Friday of every month in the Apiti Hall, with the next one on the 2nd of May - everyone is welcome and feel free to bring someone new from the area and introduce them to everyone.
