Welcome to Week 3 of Term 3, 2017.
2017 Term Dates : Term 3 : 24th July - 29th September. Term 4: 16th October - 20th December.
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome Autumn and her family to our school. Autumn starts Apiti School as a brand new 5 year old. We know Autumn will enjoy learning at our school.
Our focus for 2017 … is Mahi tahi - everyone working together collaboratively.
This term is participating successfully with others. As part of this we are working on our Enviro Schools plans.
Each whanau group is planning and planting up their edible vege tyre, please remember us if you have any suitable plants or cuttings they can plant. Each whanau group is also responsible for a part of the native area.
On 1st Aug each group worked with Rowena. Each whanau group is responsible for an action project which means the students take responsibility for their school eg Recyclers, well led by Sarah, organise recycling of paper and look after the worm farm, which needs a new lid and a bit of attention. The Super Small Blacks are led by Johnny, they are responsible for the gear shed and equipment, as well as running fitness programmes at times. The Hydro Rangers led by Phinece have just cleaned out the hot house ready for planting. The Expert Plantagators led by Tyler are responsible for the growing unit, taking cuttings and planting up seedlings, as well as planting around our school or selling plants. Fisher is the leader of the Community Creators which look after the library and the orchard. Look at our Apiti Weebly on the links and information button. It has links to each whanau blog down on the right hand side. Check out their plans.
These are judged at Lamb and Calf day. Each week the students are working on areas for judging at Lamb and Calf day . Check what is happening in your group here http://bit.ly/2ucOq8y
Calendar of Events
17th August : Apiti School Speech competition. 1.30 start in the Library.
24th August : Oroua Speech Competition in the Kimbolton Domain Clubrooms - all seniors to attend.
Transport needed please.
29th August : Zero Waste at school.
30th August : Ski trip to Turoa, pp 31st or 6th Sept. Check link for further info http://bit.ly/2uMC9ei
14-15th Sept : Life Education.
29th Sept : Term 2 ends.
16th Oct : Term 4 Starts.
19th Oct : Lamb and Calf Day.
20th Oct : Swimming lessons begin at Makino Aquatic Centre for whole school.
Please note: The above dates are updated as required. Please visit our google calendar for the most up to date info, which is on the right hand side of our blogspot.
The school also keeps you updated with all community news. Check this link http://bit.ly/2pvsJzf or the tab on the right hand side of the blogspot.
Please note : We have cancelled the trip to Kimbolton for the music concert that was scheduled to happen on Friday the 25th of August.
CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESSES :
CONGRATULATIONS
Mathletics : Top students in the last 4 weeks : Congratulations to Saxon 2,300, Aimee 550, Meiah 530, Kealee 400, Skaife 396, Fisher 200. Live mathletics - Skaife 223 - 91%. Boston 178 with 97%. Well done!
Congratulations to Kealee who recently earned a Bronze Certificate for Mathletics.
Sumdog Maths : Top Students in the last 2 weeks are : Boston 1333, Summer 1045, Ava 883 Sarah 643, Skaife 536, Meiah 467.
Sumdog Reading : Top students in the last 2 weeks are Aimee 263, Ava 121, Savannah 50 and Boston 18.
Reading eggs July to Aug Top Students : Gold certificate - Kealee (Map 1) and Claire (Map 1 and Map 2). Bronze certificate - Kealee (Map 2).
Books read Sarah, Phinece, Aimee.
Top assessments completed Aimee, Boston, Savannah.
Reading comprehension lessons completed Boston 6, Josie 5, Savannah 5, Aimee 5, and Phinece 4, Ava 2.
Quizzes completed Boston, Savannah and Aimee 6, Josie 5, Phinece 4. Well done!
Well done to Kealee who has finished her ‘Early Words’ reading programme!
Thanks
Thank you to Dave and Rebecca Stewart for cleaning out our re-cycling shed in the holidays. A great job well done. As you saw from the last newsletter it was well overdue! Please remember us if you are going to a recycling centre in Kimbolton or town and can fit in a recycled paper bin. They are in the carport by the bus shed.
Also thanks to those who helped clear up after the snow damage at school. MDC have kindly offered to mulch at the school as well as mulching the pile by the hall in the very near future.
Thanks to the parents who transported the juniors to the puppet show and swimming at Makino. Our junior room students thoroughly enjoyed the puppet show and their time at the pool. The puppet show
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Puppet shows are fun. A good idea for our students to do?
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Water park at Makino. A great place to play share and learn.
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At the pool the students enjoyed the exercises with the aqua aerobics
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Apiti School Speech Competition - Thursday 17th August
This competition will be held at school in the Library on Thursday the 17th of August, starting at 1.30pm.
Oral language is an important part of the Apiti School curriculum and all students are working on their speeches. Some have written them and others will finish early this week. The senior room students is an informative speech on any topic, junior room students have chosen an ‘animal’ topic. Remember half the points are for content and half are for delivery.
It would be great if parents could set aside a little time to talk with, listen to and help with your child’s chosen topic, as practising at home and school gives students confidence.
All members of the community are welcome to attend our speech competition, so hope to see you here then.
The 2 senior winners of the Apiti School competition will then represent Apiti at the Oroua Speech Competition happening on Thursday the 24th of August in the Kimbolton Domain Clubrooms. All of our senior room students will attend this event - as transport allows, so please let Mary, Louise or Christine know if you are able to help out.
Turoa Ski Trip - 30th August (postponement dates : 31st August, 6th September).
This event is of-course weather dependant. We will check the forecast carefully in the days before as well as the morning of the trip as we will not go if the weather is at all doubtful - it’s just not worth it!
The Board of Trustees have most generously offered to cover the cost for all our students for the day, however parents will need to pay for themselves. Check prices on https://www.mtruapehu.com/winter/schools-youth-groups
All juniors will be doing the Discover Ski package. Most senior students have decided what they want to do, so speak to your child re-their decision and could all adults please text, email or ring with adult needs, so we can fill in the school booking form. We also need to know who is able to take transport as soon as possible please. There is a lot of clothing gear here, so please check before renting any. If you want to rent any gear we will need to know sizes. All senior students who have an all mountain pass will have a helmet. Thanks.
Enviro Up-cycled Woodwork -
We would really appreciate help on the afternoon of 10th August. Most students have their plan but students need help pulling apart the pallets and potato box. This is proving too hard for many. We welcome help from parents or community helpers. So parents grandparents, friends, we would love your help. Please ring Mary or Louise if you can help on another day and we will re-arrange our timetable. We have got some tools and nails at school or students can bring named tools from home but these remain the responsibility of the student.
Thanks to Hannah and Doug for getting us some pallets and the Corbetts for the potato box and pallets.
3. Usable items using upcycled wood.
Use materials in an interesting way
Your construction will:
- Include a planter which is planted up.
- Have a theme and a use.
- Be creative.
- All products are to be upcycled.
- Reuse all products eg potato boxes, pallets and fence posts.
Board of Trustee
The next meeting is Monday the 18th of September at school, starting at 7.00pm. All welcome.
We reviewed the Apiti School Curriculum and still welcome feedback. Please click on this link http://bit.ly/2smutOF
Board of Trustee Vacancy
We have a vacancy to fill on the Apiti School Board of Trustees. If anyone is interested in becoming a board member and having a say in the education of our students and in the management of our school, please contact either the Board Chairperson Ben Pratt, or principal Mary Cuming.
‘The Apiti School Board of Trustees Casual Vacancy for an elected trustee.’
A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.
The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.
If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.
Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to :
The chairperson, Board of Trustees, C/- Apiti School, 111 Bryce St, Apiti R.D 1, FEILDING by 4th April 2017.
Lamb and Calf Day
As Lamb and Calf Day is in the first week of Term 4 we are working towards it this term, we are giving everyone plenty of notice for the events planned. The Year 8’s have planned this with staff. It is available on the Apiti Weebly. Click on Links and the green Lamb and Calf Day link or click here for the most updated version, as this will change as the indoor exhibits are confirmed. http://bit.ly/1LDJkTp
Bon Apiti - Fisher and Tyler
Bon Apiti is every Thursday. The Bon Apiti lunch will be Shepherds pie and berry or banana smoothies. If anyone can help with mince, berries / bananas, yoghurt or any other ingredients this would be very much appreciated and those students will get a free serve. The cost will be $3.00 for a large portion, $2.00 for a small portion. Smoothies will be $2.00. Please send money to school in a named envelope.
Sports Results - Saturday 29th July / Sunday 30th
Rugby : Fishers Feilding Under 13 team won against Marist Old Boys. On the Sunday, Fisher’s Fldg Under 13 rep team - 8, played Dannevirke - 0.
Tylers Feilding Yellows team - 35, played P.N Old Boys - 12.
Johnny’s team, Feilding Cheetah’s - 5, played Marist - 7
Netball : Sarah’s team, Oroua Ferns (top grade), played and lost by 1 goal, 11 - 10.
Saturday 5th August.
Rugby : Fishers Feilding Under 13 team played High School Old Boys and won.
Tylers team had a bye.
Johnny’s team, Feilding Cheetah’s, played Feilding Sharks. Johnny’s team came from behind at half time 20 - 5 down to win the game 29 - 25.
Netball : Sarah’s team, Oroua Ferns - 3, played Newbury, a Yr 7 & 8 team - 12.
Child & Adolescent Oral Health Service “Word of Mouth” Newsletter - August 2017
The Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service provide quality dental care for all children and adolescents in the MidCentral DHB region. Looking after your child’s smile begins with the following early oral health habits.
Tips to keep your child’s beautiful smile:
• Brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
• Your child needs your help until they are 8-years-old.
• Your child also needs a soft bristle brush.
• Give milk or water to drink – limit cordial, fruit juice and fizzy to meal times only.
• Choose health-friendly snacks such as pieces of cheese or raw vegetables instead
of biscuits.
Remember that dental appointments are free until your child turns 18 years. For an appointment please contact us on 0800 825 583 (0800 TALK TEETH). If a child requires emergency dental care and there is no dental clinic or mobile
service open near you, please contact your family dentist, or telephone our 0800 number (0800 825 583) www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/teeth
For August 2017, our staff will be working in the clinics below and are available from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4pm. Feilding - Feilding Health Care Dental Clinic, (06) 323 6686 Helen Wilton.
Further information is available at www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/teeth or by phoning 0800 Talk Teeth (0800 825 583) or (06) 350 8619. - Yvonne at MidCentral Health.
ASSA Possum Hunt and Family Fun Day
My humblest apologies for not reporting back sooner! Firstly thanks SO much to the most amazing support and help from our school families AND community for running this event. Makoura Lodge is the most perfect location for this event (Thanks SO much for the use of this and your hard work on the day Kimberly and Chris – much appreciated) and our wonderful major sponsors: Hunting and Fishing, Kesty Manning Contracting, Horizons, AJ Productions, City Honda, Hopkins Farming Group Ltd, Apiti Golf Club & McDonalds, Oroua Transport … as well as the other numerous businesses and individuals that provided both prizes and monetary sponsorship.
We had more entries than last year and far more impressive deer entries this year. We eradicated from our local area 304 possums, 54 hares, 10 rabbits, 28 turkeys, 10 ducks and 7 goats!!! Well done everyone!!
We did have to spend some one off costs having signs done, buying a whole truckload of golf balls and various supplies and more prizes up for grabs so our expenses were up BUT we still managed to squeeze just under $3500 into our account … so next year with less layout costs and some rejigging of things this should be higher.
A massive thanks Hannah and Nikita who ran the children's’ activities – every child there had the MOST amazing day and your planning, organising of prizes and activities was exceptional – WELL DONE! Plus the hilarious putting up of posters and marketing info EVERYWHERE – FABULOUS EFFORT LADIES!
And the lovely ‘ladies in the kitchen’ (tongue in cheek!) who ensured everyone was all fed wonderfully … thanks to Ken for helping out on the BBQ with Nicole and Toni.
Thanks heaps to Tiff for all the running around (golf balls, sponsors, prizes etc) and money stuff you had to organise too. And Blair, Hannah and Nikita and other school parents for the brilliant work obtaining prizes for our entrants.
Thanks for the ‘boys’ who help set up the tents and took them down, organised the set up for weigh in on the day and helped with the removal of carcasses … and all the grunt work on the day. And a HUGE thanks to Bruce for the plucking of all the possums as they came in – MASSIVE JOB!! (We will need some others on this for next year please – especially on the Monday after the event.)
To everyone who came and had a great time and encouraged others to come – THANKS! We have such a wonderful community and I am overwhelmed with how much support you all offer to make this little place so GREAT! I’m sorry if I have missed individually naming anyone who helped … you are all totally amazing and your help is appreciated!
Thanks so much everyone … and we look forward to a more slick and profitable event next year!
- Maryann Pratt (ASSA Chairperson).
Regards, Mary, Louise, Penny, Linda, Pat, Pam, Mary B, Jenni, Cara and Christine.
