Welcome to week 7 of term 4 2015.
Dates for Your Calendar
Dates for Your Calendar
25th Nov - Swimming.
26th Nov - Shared lunch for Miller/Gates at 12.30pm.
27th Nov - Oroua Schools Athletics (p.p. date : 4th Dec).
2nd Dec - Swimming / 4.30 BOT meeting / 6.30 School Community get together.
3rd Dec - Vision and Hearing - New entrants / Year 7 students.
4th Dec - Oroua Disco at Apiti Hall.
7th Dec - Year 8 Leavers Dinner.
7th Dec - Year 8 Leavers Dinner.
8th Dec - Apiti Bush Walk (ppd 14th Dec).
9th Dec - Swimming.16th Dec - Final Assembly at 1.30pm.
17th Dec - Student Celebration Day.
18th Dec - Term 4 ends at 2.45.
Student Quality Learning
Junior Room - Reading : Kirsten on Light Blue 2. Abbey on Green 1.
Senior Room
Maths Maintenance :Brooke, Hannah.
Mathletics :
Last 2 weeks top students :- Jacob James Ella
Last 2 weeks top students :- Jacob James Ella
Please note: Mathletics medals with be awarded for the top 3 students for Mathletics in 2015 at our final assembly. This is a very worthwhile homework activity.
Sumdog Manawatu/Wanganui Competition :- Tayler
Sumdog Manawatu/Wanganui Competition :- Tayler
Celebrating our Learning ...
Transport
We are very aware that term 4 is a very busy term for everyone. Thank you all for going the extra mile to help out with transport recently e.g gymnastics, the skills and drills, Santoft. This really does enable all students at Apiti School to have enriched and comprehensive learning opportunities at our school. Your support is very much appreciated.
Mt Ruapehu Ski Accounts
Everyone should have received their account from the Mt Ruapehu ski trip. Please pay this account as soon as possible. Part payment on a regular basis would be acceptable.
Health Education
As mentioned in the last newsletter, Neil Buddle, Health Educator for schools from Family Planning, is working with our year 6 - 8 students. He will be teaching the NZ curriculum which can be found on the TKI site. This is what the Apiti School health curriculum follows. If you have any questions or queries please contact Nicki.
Oroua Junior Gymnastics
Junior students developed a huge range of gymnastics skills throughout the day. They also thrived on the opportunity to mix with students from the other Oroua Schools developing skills in a wider setting.
Oroua Art Festival at Manawatu Show
A group of Oroua Schools, including Apiti School, displayed their art at the Manawatu Show recently.
Mountain Biking
All students have been learning the skills of mountain biking with students from Kimbolton School and Phil, from Sport Manawatu and President of the Manawatu Mountain-biking Club.
This culminated with a day riding the trails in the Santoft Forest near Bulls. All students both enjoyed and learnt a lot from the event. Many have already asked if we can do it again next year!!
I lead the pack for the whole day behind Phil overcoming hills and
drops and finding all the jumps possible. Many exhausting parts of the track as
Phil took us deeper into the Santoft bike track. Groups of people, from
experienced down to first time bikers, achieved and learnt many different
skills. Remy and I pushed each other to the end, racing each other through the
thick, dense forest, over pine clippings and pine cones galore. Many times I
find rough sections of track and make jumps out of the soil. Lachie challenges
me to a jump off – the biggest jump. After a tired day biking, we all pack up
our gear, load the bikes up and make our way back to Feilding where Mrs Fielder
rewarded us with a swim at the Makino pools.
– By Huntah.
This culminated with a day riding the trails in the Santoft Forest near Bulls. All students both enjoyed and learnt a lot from the event. Many have already asked if we can do it again next year!!
Santoft
Mountain Biking.
GRIP Leadership Conference
For the first time ever the GRIP Leadership Conference was held in Palmerston North this year. We were proud to have 8 students attend the conference. They learnt what leadership means and how they can continue to grow as leaders. All students reflected on its worth positively.
We arrived
at the GRIP leadership day which was at the Convention centre in Palmerston
North.
The room
was filled with about 250 other young leaders. The programme and format of the
day seemed really well planned out. I couldn't wait to get started and learn
new skills. When the presenter came out and started talking to us, one thing
stuck in my mind the whole time that he had said at the beginning. "
Everyone can be a leader" and it made me think that really ANYONE can be a
leader as long has they have the determination to achieve for themselves and
others. When we had the Loud noise section everyone was so excited. All the
activities that we did were ones that helped us meet people from other schools
and socialize. I found it very fun and easy to talk to others. We were all keen
to meet new people and have a great time so it was easy to talk to others from
different schools. I learnt what the
leadership meaning of Paper Scissors Rock is,
PAPER- Plan
SCISSORS- Take action ROCK- stay strong. - By Hannah.
VLN / ALLiS Leadership Team
At Apiti School we are committed to ensuring that students are well set up with the attitudes and skills to thrive in their future. As our closest neighbor, Asia continues to be a growing influence and economic partner. Apiti School is part of the steering committee for online learning of Asian Languages in schools with Virtual Learning Network Primary. Research shows that students who learn another language are more aware of those around them and can more readily pick up new languages.
All self managing senior room students will be encouraged to learn a new language through VLNP. This will allow them to learn a range of skills from learning a new language, learning in an online environment, to learning in an online classroom with students from a diverse range of backgrounds to time management.
This year we have established a VLNP leadership team (Brooke, Tyler, James). Their current goal is to learn to use the online learning portal, help new VLNP teachers learn the skills to teach online and to develop the skills as our VLNP leaders. They are currently learning Korean.
2015 Digi Awards
Wow - congratulations to Hannah for her amazing success at the digi awards last Monday evening!! Hannah won the supreme award for her Best Actor / Actress or Presenter in the Short movie 'Topp Husband and Wife on the Farm.' An award for her music video 'Weapons' which she wrote and performed on the digi awards night, Hannah sang her last years winning entry 'bully to me.' We are all very proud of Hannah.
Also congratulations to Jacob for winning the Digital Photo with his 'Scooter Time' Selfie - well done Jacob!
Tyler was also nominated for the Best Actor/Actress or Presenter for the supreme award for his Mini documentary "Tylers Rugby Tips." Good on you Tyler.
Congratulations to all our other finalists : Huntah, Brooke, Georjia (with Hannah) and Elliot.
Selfie Photo
Brooke "Sunlight Selfie"
Photo Essay
Brooke "Bullying"
Music Video
Hannah "Weapons"
Mini Doco
Elliots guide to Fire Safety
Tyler "Rugby Tips"
Brooke "The deadly white powder"
Huntah and Jacob "Apiti Bar and Grill"
This is a very important part of learning in the 21st century at Apiti School. Our students are creative, future focused learners and digitally fluent. From the 39 schools involved, we were well represented in all areas with our 9 finalists = 2 award winners and the supreme award winner.
Huge thanks to Nicki for all her extra time and support with our entries.
Spelling
A number of students are doing exceptionally well in spelling at the moment. This progress will be celebrated in our final assembly. Thank you for supporting spelling at home.
Chromebooks
These have arrived for everyone who has ordered one. They can be picked up from school from the middle of the week. Please pay using internet banking or cheque before pickup.
Touch Rugby
Well done to our team rising to the challenge last week ... even after an action packed day mountain biking and swimming. Week 1 players of the day - Jackson / Johnny. Week 2 players of the day - Brooke / Fisher. Week 3 players of the day - Tyler / Phinece.
Coming up ...
Shared lunch for Miller/Gates
We will hold a shared lunch for the Miller/Gates family this Thursday the 26th of November at 12.30. Could everyone please provide a plate of finger food to share. All welcome.
Swimming Lessons
Thank you to all those parents who helped out with transport for swimming thus far. Dates to come are:
25th November, 2nd and 9th December.
Our next lesson at the Freyberg pool, is this Wednesday the 25th. A reminder that the first lesson starts at 11.00am and the 2nd lesson starts at 12.30. Students will then return to school for the remainder of the day and the bus will run as normal. Students need to take their lunch, a drink, their togs and 2 towels. I have allocated students to the following vehicles :-
ANGOVE
: Renee.
BLACKMORE
: Savannah.
CUMING
: Ava and Elliot.
DIGBY
: Huntah, Tyler and Jacob.
FLUTEY
: Cidnee, Tayler and Ava.
GILLESPIE
: Lauren.
KIRA
: Caelan.
McCARROLL
: Sarah, Fisher, Phinece, Jackson and Josie.
MANNING
: Abbey.
PRATT
: Brooke and Johnny.
SANDBROOK
: Dylan, James and Kirsten.
WILLS
: Hannah and Nikki.
Just a reminder, if your child needs a car seat for any school outing, please provide it.
If any of the above arrangements change, please inform Mary a.s.a.p.
Athletics Practice
Students are learning athletics each Tuesday with Sports Manawatu Coaches. We will also be practicing daily in
preparation for the Oroua Athletics Sports. Could you please remind your children to bring shorts daily.
Oroua Athletics - 27th Nov. (p.p. date : 4th Dec).
This event is
happening this Friday the 27th (p.p. date: 4th December) at Timona Park in Feilding. Students need to be at Timona Park in
time to assemble at 9.45 for the 10.00a.m start (Timona Park is off Simon St,
which is the second on the left past the North St BP station on Kimbolton
Road). All students participate in this event. Students
need to wear their school uniform for the day please. All students
need to take a good packed lunch, plenty to drink, a hat, sunscreen and clothes
that suit all conditions.
The playground and river are out of bounds to
all children at all times!! Parents,
please make sure that this is emphasised to your children that they must stay
away from these areas until the completion of the day and until the children
are in your care.
The juniors (5, 6 & 7 year olds) will be
dismissed at lunchtime (from 11.30 onwards) and then become the responsibility
of their parents or caregivers. The day is expected to conclude after the
relays and prize giving at about 2.00pm for the senior students. However,
this is a guide only and parents should return to the park early in-case the
programme finishes early. Senior students lunch break will be about 12.05
to 12.35. There will be lots of food to buy at the Park.
Parents will need to provide transport for
their own children and the bus will not run at all on this day. If
transport is difficult, please contact the school. If this event is
postponed due to weather conditions, an announcement will come over the radio
from 7am onwards and the phone tree will operate. Parents are asked to help
with the events our school is responsible for (senior high jump and junior ball
throw), so please make yourself available at some stage during the day.
4.30 BOT meeting / 6.30 Community get together
Our final BOT meeting will be held on Wednesday the 2nd of December in the staff room starting at 4.30pm. All are welcome. This will be followed by a Community Pot-Luck Diner get-together at the school starting at 6.30. Everyone is most welcome and we would love to see you here.
Year 8 Leadership Projects
Our senior students are engaged in high level leadership projects this term. All school students will be involved in these in some way.
I commend our year eight students on their leadership skills.
Nikki - Redesigning the central table in our school entrance
Hannah - Producing a CD of her original songs and school sing-along songs / performing as a community service to a number of groups.
Huntah - Designing and building a climbing wall on the school field to suit all students.
Oroua Schools Disco at Apiti Hall
This is happening on Friday the 4th of December in the Apiti Hall. Year 0 - 5 from 5 to 6pm. Year 6 - 8 from 6 to 8.30pm. $2.00 entry. Food and drinks available at a small cost. Theme - Neon. We encourage everyone
to come and bring your friends from other Oroua schools.
Year 8 Leavers Dinner
This is happening on Monday the 7th of December and is a highlight for our year 8 leavers. Please contact Mary if you need any more details.
Apiti Bush Walk - Tuesday 8th December (ppd 14th Dec)
Term 4 ends with our annual bush walk. The route is currently being finalised but please lock the date into your calendars. Members of our community are invited to join us. If you know of anyone who may be interested please let them know. More details at a later date.
Final Assembly - 16th Dec at 1.15pm
This is a great opportunity to celebrate our impressive achievements of 2015, thank everyone who has helped make it happen and farewell our school leavers. We look forward to seeing you all there. The bus will only run if required.
Student Celebration Day - 17th Dec / Senior Camp
These events are planned and driven by students (with teacher guidance) ... so more details to come. Students may yet ask for parent help.
Student Stories
I went to the cat in the cat cage and I picked it up out of the cage. Now I have got that cat in my room. - By Ava.
Happy Birthday to the following students, we hope you had / have a great day! - 22nd Nov - Bradley!
30th Nov - Jacob! 1st Dec - Lauren!
Student Stories
I went to the cat in the cat cage and I picked it up out of the cage. Now I have got that cat in my room. - By Ava.
Happy Birthday to the following students, we hope you had / have a great day! - 22nd Nov - Bradley!
30th Nov - Jacob! 1st Dec - Lauren!
