HUKANUI SCHOOL

VISION STATEMENT: “ A LEADING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MAXIMISING PEOPLE’S POTENTIAL “

Hukanui School Ph: 07 8556037Pickering Cres Fax: 07 8550676P.O. Box 12002 www.hukanui.school.nzChartwell - HAMILTON office@hukanui.school.nz

NEWSLETTER3 February 2011

HUKANUI VALUES: Respect, Excellence, Co-operation,

Integrity, Individuality.

Dear Parents/Caregivers

A big welcome to all our new families. I hope that you quickly feel part of our Hukanui School community. How fast this week has gone! Thankfully it has not been too hot so we have all been able to get straight back into learning mode. We have an-other exciting year ahead at Hukanui and as a staff we look forward to working with you to help your children learn to the best of their ability in a safe and fun environment.Please keep yourself informed about all that is going on by reading the weekly newsletter, and checking the online calendar on the school web-site www.hukanui.school.nz Remember also pink newsletters require a return back to school. You can save paper by downloading the newslet-ter from the webpage every Thursday or notify-ing the office that you would prefer an email copy sent to you.Have your contact details changed? Please in-form the office a.s.a.p. office@hukanui.school.nz

Miss Jamieson Room 16

Miss McKinnon, Room 23

Mrs van de Steeg, Room 15

STAFF NEWS* Congratulations to Lauri and Mark Thorburn who are the proud parents of a new baby girl.* Our congratulations also go to Mrs Cheryl Brown who will be our new Executive Officer from mid term. Our current Executive Officer, Mrs Mills, is retiring mid term and her position was advertised last December and interviews were held at the end of the year.* We welcome the following new teachers to our staff this year. Mrs Anna van de Steeg (Room 15), Miss Abby Jamieson (Room 16) and Miss Briar McKinnon (Room 23). Thank you to those parents who have already made them feel welcome in our school.

POLICE VETTINGPlease remember - if you wish to assist teachers or become involved in school trips/camps etc, you MUST be police vetted. Contact the school office for details.

Some of our new children in Rooms 21 and 22.

HUKANUI SCHOOL

VISION STATEMENT: “ A LEADING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MAXIMISING PEOPLE’S POTENTIAL “

SCHOOL UNIFORMWe have a fantastic gold and black uniform which looks great when it is worn with pride and not mixed with other colours. This year it is compul-sory for ALL children to wear the proper uniform as described in our Uniform Policy. (A full copy can be viewed in the foyer or on our webpage) Please note the insert below from our 2011 Uni-form Procedures.

“The uniform is to be worn at all times with pride, in clean condition.

• Marking or defacing the school uni-form is not acceptable and will be dealt with as a behavioural issue.

• If boys are wearing long socks as part of their uniform choice, these are to be pulled up under the knee. Hats are to be worn in the manner they were de-signed for.

• If tights or undershirts are worn in winter they must be black in keeping with school uniform colours.

• Jewellery is not to be worn at school due to safety concerns

• Hair ties or clips must be in keeping with the colours of the school uniform.

• If your child is unable to wear the uni-form due to an emergency situation a signed letter must be presented to the class teacher explaining the situation.

• If a child does not wear the uniform without written permission they will be given a verbal warning. If this oc-curs again then a letter will be sent home. Repeated offences will be dealt with as a behavioural issue.”

SWIMMING POOLUnfortunately we have had to do some emer-gency replacement of all the rails in the swim-ming pool, which has taken a few days longer than expected. The pool will be open for swim-ming from the start of Week Two, so please en-courage your child to bring their swimming togs and towel from Monday.

STUDENT ASSESSMENT Over the next two weeks teachers will be as-sessing children to determine their levels and their next learning steps in reading , writing and mathematics. Can you please check the school calendar for when the asTTle and STAR tests are held and make every effort for your child to be in school on those important days.

YEAR FOUR CAMPWe wish the Year Four Team and their camp parents all the best for their camp next week at Raglan. It is going to be full on with lots of fun challenging outdoor activities and curriculum studies.

POETRY COMPETITIONLast year in Term 4, Room 23 embarked on creat-ing and organising a writers’ poetry competition, open to the whole school. Each class wrote po-ems based on the theme ‘Hukanui School and what it means to you’. Room 23, with the help of Tracey Hopkins, designed a marking criteria for the best poems to be selected. The descriptive and unique poems we received made the judging task very difficult! Congratulations to the follow-ing 16 children whose poems will be displayed around the school for a year. Keep an eye out for them as we begin to place them.

Bryre Aish Sophie Laing Hope Dobbs Lauren RossiterAlina Oosten Harrison DerryBrandon Cuellar Jacob CarterShanesha Williamson Chloe WarrickOlivia Bell Pippa JohnsBrier Pearson Jacob PorterKate Anderson Jaeden Moore

Many thanks to -Room 23 (2010) and Miss Borman,Mrs Tracey Hopkins and our ‘neutral’ judges,The Kingdon family (Vivid Images) for kindly printing the poems and helping with the layout,Mark Derry,Plastec Tauranga and PSP Hamilton.

HUKANUI SCHOOL

VISION STATEMENT: “ A LEADING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MAXIMISING PEOPLE’S POTENTIAL “

PARENTING HOT TIP (from Parents Inc) What’s my job? If the school holidays have you feeling run down and irritable, it might be a good time to ask – what’s my job? Are you doing too much for your kids? Six extra hours each day of running, fetching, preparing, solving, and providing would leave anyone completely frazzled, so it’s always smart to check that you’re not taking on too many of your child’s respon-sibilities. If being supportive without taking over is hard for you to do, remember that you can gently push back with phrases like “I bet you could have a good go at doing that all by yourself”, or “That’s a good ques-tion…What do you think the answer might be?”

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM R13Proverbs

If you can't be good you can't get a lolly.Cold hands can't hold a soccer ball.Don't throw the baby out the window.Home is where I sleep.You make your bed you make your day.It's no use use crying if you're dyingHome is where you pull up your socks.It takes a thief to run away from a cop.Don't wash your dirty linen in the pool.If you can't be good then don't be.If life deals you lemons, then why not eat them.Count your fingers.

KEYBOARD LESSONS The Waikato Academy of Music is offering keyboard lessons at Hukanui School again this year for students age 8 years and older. These are group lessons of approx. 4 students, held at school dur-ing the school day. The cost is $15.45 + GST per lesson. Additional costs include: Music tutor book $30 -$45 (approx.); an annual surcharge of $35. This covers any maintenance and replace-ment costs of the Academy keyboards which are used for lessons.Before keyboard lessons can commence it is essential for students to have a keyboard at home for regular practice. These are available for hire. For enquiries and enrolments please contact Gill Kelly, details below.

PIANO LESSONS These are individual lessons of 30 minutes, available during the school day and arranged to suit the requirements of you and your child. The cost is $22.00 per lesson. Additional costs include: Music tutor and theory workbook (costs vary depending on level of student). It is essential for students to have a piano at home.For enquiries and enrolments please contact Gill Kelly, details below. Tutor: Gill Kelly (ATCL, AIRMT). Phone: 07 870 4281, Mob: 027 570 4281

4Front School of Guitar will be holding guitar and ukulele lessons at Hukanui School this term. They will be held before or after school. The lessons include a free CD and a free VIP discount card for MusicWorks. Please contact Malcolm Hart, 021 229 8820 or 825 2296, email malcolm@schoolofguitar.co.nz . Visit www.schoolofguitar.co.nz or check out the colour brochures at reception.

PTA NEWSFRIDAY GOODIESEvery fine Friday the PTA sells Heart Foundation Tick Goodies inside the Hall, after the children have had their lunch.Frozen (Fruit Juice) Juicies (tropical or wildberry) $1, Cup of Chocolate milk $1, Frozen (milk) Moosies (Chocolate or Strawberry) 50c, and a small bag of lightly buttered popcorn 50c.HELPERS REQUIREDWe are always looking for helpers to make Friday Goodies possible for the children. If you can spare a little time on a Friday lunchtime, that would be very much appreciated. Please note all helpers need to be police vetted. If you can help out from 12 noon to 1.15 p.m. please put your name and phone number on the roster in the office. You will be contacted if you haven’t helped before.Thank you very much to all of our helpers in 2010.

HUKANUI SCHOOL

VISION STATEMENT: “ A LEADING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT MAXIMISING PEOPLE’S POTENTIAL “

Calendar of Events Feb 4 School Assembly 9.15 a.m. Individual photos for new children to the school.

Feb 7-9 Year 4 camp Raglan

Feb 8 & 9 Yr 5&6 asTTle testing 11 a.m.

Feb 8 PTA meeting 7.30 p.m. in the Staffroom. All welcome.

Feb 11 Yr 5&6 Assembly Feb 15 Yr 4 asTTle testing 9.15 a.m. Yr 3 STAR test 11 a.m.

Feb 16 Yr 4 asTTle testing 11 a.m. Board of Trustees meeting 7 p.m. All welcome

Feb 18 Yr 3&4 Assembly 9.15 a.m. Feb 21-25 Yr 6 Cyclist skills training

Feb 24 Band Demo night 6.30 p.m.

Feb 25 Yr 1&2 Assembly 9.15 a.m.

Mar 4 Yr 3&4 Assembly 9.15 a.m.

Apr 15 End of Term 1

May 2 Term 2 starts

Jul 15 Term 2 ends

Aug 1 Term 3 starts

Oct 7 Term 3 ends

Oct 25 (Tuesday) Terms 4 starts Dec 14 Term 4 ends

Kind regardsDavid MossopTumuaki

COMMUNITY NOTICESGYMNASTICS FOR YEARS 1-3Give your children a head start in all sports - co-ordination, strength, balance, movement skills, fun. Hamilton City GymSports will be running an 8 week pro-gramme in Term 1, in the School Hall, Monday lunchtimes, commencing 14 Febru-ary. Cost $70. Phone 8494546. NOR'  EAST  TENNIS CLUB / PROGRESSIVE TENNIS - Term 1Join us for an exciting Term. Go to their website for details. OPEN day Friday, 11 February, from 5.30 p.m. till 7.30 p.m. Come along to Fairfield Intermediate School tennis courts, Clarkin Road (bring your racket). Phone Ian Bishop at Progressive Tennis 827-0995 (Mob/Txt: 021-842-810)  or Bill Baker, Nor'East Tennis Club 027-226-1514.  Email:noreasttennis@hotmail.comGKR KARATEKarate promotes self-esteem, fitness, confidence, discipline and of course self de-fence and fun! Our classes are great for the whole family ages 5 and up. For more info about class times please phone Callum on 07 211 7929 or 021 2999 560JITTERBUGS DANCE LESSONSJazz style, Years 0-6, at Te Totara School Hall, Tuesdays. $65 per term (10 lessons). Phone 021 1169633, Jolie Hopping, or email jitterbugs@vodafone.co.nzHAMILTON ROLLER SKATING CLUB, MELVILLE PARKFree skating sessions Thursday, 10 Feb, 7-9 p.m. Public sessions start 6 February. Get out and active with your kids. For further information ring Kathy Moody 8552523 or Pearl Best 8474527.MILO CRICKETAt Waikato University fields, 4-5.30 p.m. Register online www.hjca.org.nz RSVP by Monday, 28 February. Co-ordinator Nicky Browne, 027 5487440.WAIKATO FOOTBALL ACADEMY'A top quality training program for all young aspiring players' Register now  for Term 1. Training commences Monday, 7 Februrary, 4.30-6.00 p.m. Porritt Stadium, Crosby Road. All enquiries to Andrea Marden, waikatofootballacademy@gmail.comYMCAEnrol now for holiday programmes, before and after school care, Y Gymnastics, Y Birthday Parties. Hamilton City Leisure Centre, 8382529, or www.ymcahamilton.org.nzKID’S LANGUAGE CLUB OPEN DAY              汉语              español        日本 語

Your child can learn Chinese, Japanese or Spanish in Term 1. Join our open day  for fun trial lessons, to meet the teachers and find out about our exciting 2011 pro-gramme. Saturday 12 February, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrating Age Centre, 30 Victoria St. For more info: phone 0800NZFUSION (0800693874) or visit www.fusionlanguages.co.nz

ZUMBA FOR FAMILIESStarted 1 February, in the School Hall, 6.30-7.30 pm. www.zumbahamilton.co.nzPhone 027 8580675