Welcome to week 5 of term 4 2015.
Dates for Your Calendar
9th Nov - Digi Award evening.
11th Nov - Swimming.
12th Nov - Oroua Junior Schools Gymnastics at Kimbolton Hall.
13th Nov - Mountain Bike safety check.
16th Nov - GRIP Leadership Conference.
17th Nov - Mountain Bike Skills and Drills at Kimbolton School.
18th Nov - Mountain Biking expedition at Raumai.
25th Nov - Swimming.
26th Nov - Vision and Hearing - New entrants / Year 7 students.
27th Nov - Oroua Schools Athletics (p.p. date : 4th Dec).
2nd Dec - Swimming.
7th Dec - Year 8 Leavers Dinner.
9th Dec - Swimming.
Student Quality Learning :
Dates for Your Calendar
9th Nov - Digi Award evening.
11th Nov - Swimming.
12th Nov - Oroua Junior Schools Gymnastics at Kimbolton Hall.
13th Nov - Mountain Bike safety check.
16th Nov - GRIP Leadership Conference.
17th Nov - Mountain Bike Skills and Drills at Kimbolton School.
18th Nov - Mountain Biking expedition at Raumai.
25th Nov - Swimming.
26th Nov - Vision and Hearing - New entrants / Year 7 students.
27th Nov - Oroua Schools Athletics (p.p. date : 4th Dec).
2nd Dec - Swimming.
7th Dec - Year 8 Leavers Dinner.
9th Dec - Swimming.
Student Quality Learning :
Spelling : Nikki x 3, Lauren x 2, Jackson x 2, James, Sarah and Dylan.
Maths Maintenance : Jacob x 2, Fisher, Erika and Bradley.
Maths : Huntah, Hannah, Nikki, Fisher and Tyler.
Digi Awards
These awards are happening tonight (Monday the 9th), at the Regent Theatre starting at 6.00pm.
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.
Swimming Lessons
Thank you to all those parents who helped out with transport for swimming last Wednesday. Please note the date changes :-
11th,18th, 25th November, 2nd, 9th (added) December.
(This date change is to allow students to take part in the Mountain biking Skills and Drills sessions on the 18th).
Our next lesson at the Freyberg pool, is this Wednesday the 11th. 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, Erika and Ella.
DIGBY : Huntah, Tyler and Jacob.
FIELD : Josie and Katie.
FIELDER : Fisher, Jackson and Bradley.
GILLESPIE : Lauren.
HOLDAWAY : Elliot.
KIRA : Caelan.
McCARROLL : Sarah, Hannah, Georjia and Phinece.
McKINNON : Nikki.
MANNING : Abbey.
PRATT : Brooke and Johnny.
SANDBROOK : Dylan, James and Kirsten.
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.
Spelling
Because we have swimming lessons on Wednesday, junior spelling will be on a Tuesday.
Oroua Junior Gymnastics
Maths Maintenance : Jacob x 2, Fisher, Erika and Bradley.
Maths : Huntah, Hannah, Nikki, Fisher and Tyler.
Digi Awards
These awards are happening tonight (Monday the 9th), at the Regent Theatre starting at 6.00pm.
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.
Swimming Lessons
Thank you to all those parents who helped out with transport for swimming last Wednesday. Please note the date changes :-
11th,
(This date change is to allow students to take part in the Mountain biking Skills and Drills sessions on the 18th).
Our next lesson at the Freyberg pool, is this Wednesday the 11th. 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, Erika and Ella.
DIGBY : Huntah, Tyler and Jacob.
FIELD : Josie and Katie.
FIELDER : Fisher, Jackson and Bradley.
GILLESPIE : Lauren.
HOLDAWAY : Elliot.
KIRA : Caelan.
McCARROLL : Sarah, Hannah, Georjia and Phinece.
McKINNON : Nikki.
MANNING : Abbey.
PRATT : Brooke and Johnny.
SANDBROOK : Dylan, James and Kirsten.
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.
Spelling
Because we have swimming lessons on Wednesday, junior spelling will be on a Tuesday.
Oroua Junior Gymnastics
This event is happening this Thursday the 12th of November for the junior room students, i.e Year 0 to Year 3 at the Kimbolton Hall. This will start at 9.45 and will finish at 1.30 at which point students will return back to school. Students will need to wear their school uniform, take their lunch and a drink. We will need transport to and from Kimbolton, so please let Mary know before Wednesday if you are able to help. Parents may like to drop students off at Kimbolton and then return in time for pick-up or could share the trip with another parent.
Athletics
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.
School Photos
School photos will be taken next Tuesday the 17th of November at 9.30. These will be taken by Svendsen Photography. If you would like family photos i.e with pre-schoolers, please let us know prior to Tuesday.
Mountain Biking
School Photos
School photos will be taken next Tuesday the 17th of November at 9.30. These will be taken by Svendsen Photography. If you would like family photos i.e with pre-schoolers, please let us know prior to Tuesday.
Mountain Biking
As mentioned last term, all students will be learning the nuts and bolts of mountain biking in week 6, as part of our PE and EOTC programme.
The programme is as follows:
Friday 13th pm - Gear and bike safety check and skills (at Apiti School) - All students
Wednesday 17th - Skills and drills (at Kimbolton School) - All students
Thursday 18th (ppd Friday) - Mountain biking expedition at Raumai - Senior students only
We require help with transport on the Wednesday (to and from Kimbolton) and Thursday (to and from Raumai - you are welcome to join us!!)
Please let Christine or Nicki know if you can help. Thanks.
The programme is as follows:
Friday 13th pm - Gear and bike safety check and skills (at Apiti School) - All students
Wednesday 17th - Skills and drills (at Kimbolton School) - All students
Thursday 18th (ppd Friday) - Mountain biking expedition at Raumai - Senior students only
We require help with transport on the Wednesday (to and from Kimbolton) and Thursday (to and from Raumai - you are welcome to join us!!)
Please let Christine or Nicki know if you can help. Thanks.
GRIP Leadership Conference -
This is a leadership opportunity for current school leaders and our next year's leaders. It is held at the Convention Centre in PN.
Date: Monday 16th Nov. Time: 8.45 - 2.30pm.
Date: Monday 16th Nov. Time: 8.45 - 2.30pm.
Chromebooks
Just a reminder that all chromebook orders need to be given to Nicki by this Thursday as we are planning to have them before school finishes.
This will allow your child to personalize their computer, keeping it logged in for their learning and make learning between home and school effortless.
Chromebook™ The Chromebook is a mobile device designed for a faster and more secure online experience. It uses web applications and online storage, and does not require traditional installation or antivirus programs. It boots in a few seconds and offers great battery performance.
Why a Chromebook?
| • | Lightweight for ultra-mobility |
| • | Google Services integration |
| • | Low cost entry computing |
| • | Simple web-surfing and cloud computing |
| • | Versatile productivity too |
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HP CHROMEBOOK 11-2203TU *NEW MODEL*
2.16GHz Intel Celeron N2840 dual core processor
2GB RAM,
16GB hard drive,
Internal graphics,
Google Chrome
Retail price$433.91 + GST
Our price$325.22 + GST
HP CHROMEBOOK 11-2202TU *NEW MODEL*
2.16GHz Intel Celeron N2840 dual core processor,
4GB RAM,
16GB hard drive,
Internal graphics,
Google Chrome
Retail price $477.39 + GST
Our price $357.81 + GST
The discounted prices above are only available when orders are placed, and paid for, through the school.
You are also able to buy directly from Noel Leeming at the regular retail price.
If you would like to know more or trial a Chrome book, just talk to Nicki or Mary.
Core Education Filming
This was a successful day of filming ... the focus "Use of social media to collaborate and communicate with our community. The resource video for schools will be published on TKI early next year. Thank you to our students and Ben for their contributions.
Happy Birthday to the following student, we hope you have a great day! - 16th Nov - Brooke!
Happy Birthday to the following student, we hope you have a great day! - 16th Nov - Brooke!
