KENAKENA SCHOOL 12 Donovan Road, P.O. Box 1441, Paraparaumu Beach

Phone: 298 4011 Cell: 027 7818315 office1@kenakena.school.nz accounts@kenakena.school.nz

Check out our website www.kenakena.school.nz Keep your child safe: If absent please contact the office before 9.30am

Thursday, 6th April 2017 Term 1 Week 10 Dear Parents and Caregivers,

He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa THE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS FROM CHINA TO HAVE A NEW ZEALAND EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Kenakena School and Kapiti College share an Education New Zealand International Education Growth Fund of $50 000 to market our schools for international students in China. Assistant Principal Tina Buchanan and I have just returned from China, where we were involved in promoting a New Zealand education pathway with Steve Burt and Paul Western from Kapiti College’s International Education Team. During the visit, we connected with sister schools and the Internationals Education Bureau in Changzhou, a sister school in Shaoguan, presented at an education fair and met with parents of students from Shenzhen who have attended Kenakena. We also visited another school in Shenzhen at short notice. Mrs Rose Hu, a very good friend of Kenakena School was also present with us in China to organise, facilitate meetings and interpret. The presence of fee-paying international students at Kenakena helps support many other programmes that our school runs, whilst also providing a unique educational experience.

Enthusiastic students following a Q&A session at Shenzhen West Primary School One of the outcomes from our visit is a strong interest from Chinese parents to send their children to Kenakena during the Chinese summer for a short-term one-to-four week educational experience, which they refer to as ‘summer camp’. These are fee-paying students who will also pay for staying in a New Zealand homestay during their time here. Please see our advertisements for this. INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS Mr Alistair Morrison and a group of parent helpers took our best swimmers to the swimming sports at the Kapiti Aquatic Centre on Tuesday.

The results were:

Girls 9 year old 100m IM - 2nd Poppy Bazley, 3rd Maddalena Kerr

Girls 10 year old 100m IM - 2nd Michelle Codyre

Boys 8 year old 25m Freestyle - 2nd Cole Cullen

Girls 8 year old 25m Freestyle - 2nd Michaela Gray

Girls 10 year old 25m Freestyle - 2nd Ella Dougall, 3rd Michelle Codyre

Girls 8 year old 25m Breaststroke - 3rd AnAn Yu

Girls 10 year old 25m Breaststroke - 1st Ella Dougall, 2nd Gaby van Wyk

Boys 8 year old 25m Backstroke - 1st Cole Cullen

Girls 8 year old 25m Backstroke - 1st Michaela Gray

Girls 8-10 year old 100m Medley Relay - 1st Ella Dougall, Gaby van Wyk, Annabelle Sutherland,

Michelle Codyre

Girls 11 year old 50m Freestyle - 3rd Zara Feaunati

Boys 11 year old 50m Freestyle - 1st Cameron Lester, 2nd Finn Coan

Girls 11 year old 50m Breaststroke - 3rd Zara Feaunati

Boys 11 year old 50m Breaststroke - 2nd Piripi Bercic (Div.1)

Boys 11 year old 50m Breaststroke - 1st Finn Coan (Div.2)

Boys 11 year old 50m Backstroke - 2nd Piripi Bercic (Div.1)

Boys 11 year old Backstroke - 1st Cameron Lester (Div. 2)

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES As you will know, parent-teacher conferences are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The conferences are 15 minutes in duration and the details for booking them are included in this Newsletter. One of the reasons for a conference time of 15 minutes is to allow students from Year 5 and upwards to participate in the conferences with their parents. Involving the children is an important aspect of the reporting process as they are involved in conversations about their progress, achievement and next steps in their learning. Sharing this information with their parents and their teachers plays an important part in children recognising that they are also responsible for, and can make decisions about, their learning. For Years 5 to 8 we believe it is essential that your children participate. Please don’t let them talk you out of it! Your children will receive their Interim (Term 1) Report on Friday. Please bring this report to the Parent-Teacher Conference next week. Along with this newsletter you will also receive a document titled 2017 National Standards Parent Info on Reporting to explain to you how the reporting of National Education Standards links to your child’s progress in relation to the New Zealand Curriculum. Bruce McDonald

PRINCIPAL

Kenakena School International Host Family Information Evening

We are offering an open invitation to all families who are interested in finding

out more about hosting an International Student later in the year.

Held on Tuesday, 9th May at 6.30pm in the Library it will be an evening of Asian

food, festivities, insights and information.

Your attendance will not obligate you to becoming a Host but we would like to

know how many of you are coming for catering purposes. Children welcome.

Please RSVP to Lynda Ramage by Wednesday 3rd May

Ph: 298 4011

principalsPA@kenakena.school.nz

BOOKINGS FOR PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS ARE NOW OPEN ON-LINE Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11th April (from 2.15pm) and Wednesday 12th April (from 2.15pm) and can be booked on-line. You get to choose the day and time/s that suits you and this can be done in a couple of minutes. Appointments are 15 minutes each. Interview bookings will be closed from Monday 10th April at 10am. To ensure you get the time that you want, please make your bookings as soon as possible. We have had 328 bookings so far. Click here to go straight to the booking website and enter the code thhs2

If you are unable to come in, or go online at home, please phone Lynda, Marnie or Nicky in the office or send a note in with your child so that we can make the appointment for you. NEXT BYOD ROLL-OUT The Whakaaro Trust has just announced the next cut-off date for Expressions of Interest is Friday 5th May. The Chrome books will be rolled out on 9th May. Forms are available from the school office and attached to this newsletter. READING BOOKS Please have a look at home and return any reading books as we are running short of some titles.

PMP HELPERS NEEDED FOR TERM 2

Kenakena School runs a Perceptual Motor Programme for the New Entrants which is of huge benefit to not only the children’s physical well-being but also aids their development in literacy, numeracy and social skills. However to run the programme we need adult helpers. If you can spare just over an hour (9.00 – 10.10) on a Wednesday or Thursday please contact the office and help keep this worthwhile programme running. Thanks, Maxine West PMP Coordinator TOUCH UNIFORMS Please return Touch uniforms to the Library by tomorrow! HOCKEY SEASON IS STARTING SOON

The Years 1 and 2 Minis will have their games on Sundays at around 9am

The Years 3&4 will have their games on Sundays at around 10am

The Years 5&6 will have their games on Wednesdays between 3.30 and 6pm

The Years 7&8 will have their games on Tuesdays between 3.30 and 6pm

All ages can play, from Year 1 through to Year 8. Registration forms are available from the

office. Payment can be made through the Kindo Online Shop at this link

https://shop.tgcl.co.nz/shop/user_home.shtml and then click on Sport. There are 2 options

for each grade depending upon whether you have more than one child playing hockey.

Please select the right option for your circumstances or contact the office if you need any

help.

RELIEF CLEANER POSITION

Please contact the school office if you are interested in being available as a paid relief cleaner

at school. You would only be called on 6-8 days per year (on average) when one of the

regular cleaners is sick.

CONGRATULATIONS

Millie Donald Rm 22, was the overall Season Points Winner for the

Under 11 track cycling season in the Wellington region.

Kindo Online School Shopping

Our school shop is linked to our Student Management System records, so room numbers

and family details are kept up to date.

It also enables you to view personalised family accounts (under Fees and Donations).

If you have already registered (eg. to order lunch), please log in now and check that you have completed that link to our school records (under Fees and Donations it will ask you to link your students).

If you haven’t registered yet, please register now using this link.

Thank you for doing this now. Having the right room numbers and making payments in

this way makes everything run more smoothly!

FRIDAY LUNCHES

Remember that you can order and purchase lunches online now through the Kindo shop.

More than 100 people are using this system and are loving it!

Hard work is good for you

Work is such a powerfully good thing in most people’s lives and it’s something we should get our

kids hooked on as soon as we can. Work gets you from ‘wanting’ to ‘having’. It makes you feel

good about yourself, and raises your esteem in the eyes of others. The skills a teenager picks up

at a job (even if the pay isn’t great) pay off over a lifetime and engrain habits and ethics that will

be of incredible benefit. The person who learns to always give his best shot, be punctual, diligent

and absolutely trustworthy, has better credentials than someone with an IQ of 150 and a slack

attitude.

If we let our teenagers just be an idle leisure class, it robs them of vital training and significance.

Work helps to give life meaning. It gives you a sense of achievement and it brings you into

teamwork. Most goals and rewards are achieved through work.

Admittedly, the types of jobs teens usually get are not ones we would envy – flipping burgers,

stacking shelves, pushing brooms. But any work is an essential first step towards higher goals.

There are lots of things in life that are more important than work - relationships, family, social

causes, and service to humanity. Work helps to develop discipline and with self-discipline you

can pursue all these others well and with longevity.

DENTAL VAN

The Dental Service Van will be back at school in Term 4 this year. If you need your child seen

before then you can call the Dental Hub 0800 825583

School Parent Network Friday Only Lunches

Please place order forms and money in a sealed envelope in the Blue Post Box in the

administration foyer before 9am. Correct money is always appreciated. Change of less than

$1 will not be given. Change of $1 or more will be returned to your children in the Friday lunch

basket. If you would like to join the Friday lunch team please call Michelle Mason 2987753 or

021 345455

Kenakena School Friday Lunch Order

Name: Room:

Meatlovers Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Fried Rice $4.50

Hawaiian Pizza 1/4 $3.00 Chicken Chow Mein $4.50

Cheese Pizza 1/4 $3.00 4 pk Chicken Sushi $5.00

Gluten Free Cheese $3.50 4 pk Tuna Sushi $5.00

Nuggets & Chips $3.50 6 pk (3 chick + 3 tuna) $7.00

Fish & Chips $3.50 Wildberry Juicie $1.00

Hot Chips $2.00 Tropical Juicie $1.00

A special "Thank You" to our suppliers - Kapiti Pak 'N Save - Domino's Pizzas - Sun Long Chinese Restaurant & Fast Food, BiMi Sushi and Pita Pit Raumati.

Kenakena School Monday to Thursday Lunch Menu

Rolls Price Fruit

Ham Roll $1.50 Apple $0.60

Egg Roll $1.50 Banana $0.60

Chicken Roll $2.00

Sandwiches (2 per pack) Orange $0.80

Egg Sandwich $2.20

Ham & Egg $3.00

Corned Beef and Pickle $3.00 Yoghurt (Fresh'n Fruity)

Ham, Cheese & Tomato $3.00 Strawberry $1.50

Tuna Lettuce $3.00 Fruit of the Forest $1.50

Cheese & Onion $3.00 Natural $1.50

Ham Salad $3.70

Chicken Salad $3.70

BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) $3.70 Hot Food

(Metro Heart Tick Pies)

Mince Pie $2.50

Scones & Muffins Mince and Cheese Pie $2.50

Cheese Scones $1.30 Steak and Cheese Pie $2.50

Date Scones $1.30 Chicken Pie $2.50

Drinks

Goodtime Muffins Blueberry - Small $1.30 Just Juice Orange and

Mango $1.80

Goodtime Muffins Choc Chip - Small $1.30 Pump Mini $1.80

DATES TO REMEMBER

(Please check dates regularly as they may change)

Monday 10th April Board of Trustees Meeting 7.30pm, Boardroom Tuesday 11th April Parent Teacher Conferences School finishes at 2pm Tuesday 11th April School Parent Network Meeting 7.30pm, Staffroom Wednesday 12th April Parent Teacher Conferences School finishes at 2pm Friday 12th May Interschool Mountain Biking Thursday 22nd June Interschool Cross Country Wednesday 9th August Junior Winter Tournament Thursday 17th August Senior Winter Tournament Wednesday 1st November Junior Athletics, The Domain Paraparaumu Tuesday 14th November Senior Athletics, The Domain Paraparaumu

Term Dates for 2017

Term 1 Tuesday January 31- Thursday April 13

Term 2 Monday May 1-Friday July 7

Term 3 Monday July 24- Friday September 29

Term 4 Monday October 16 – Friday December 15

Term Dates for 2018

Term 1 Friday February 1- Friday April 13

Term 2 Monday April 30 -Friday July 6

Term 3 Monday July 23- Friday September 28

Term 4 Monday October 15 – Wednesday December 19

As this is a school community newsletter, please let the school office know of any successes that your child/children may have had outside

the school. We are only too happy to share their achievements. The Board of Trustees in no way validates or endorses services/products advertised.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

$25 REWARD

Why not reward yourself for getting it right?

If you or someone you know spends over $250 per month on Life, Disability or Trauma

insurance – take me up on the challenge. My name is Gerome Ellis – Authorised Financial

Adviser and member of SHARE

You will receive a $25 voucher (Harvey Norman, Warehouse, Ambience Café , Mitre 10) if I can’t

save you money or get you a better quality product for the same amount you already spend.

Also - for every review completed Kenakena School receives a $5 donation.

Either way – its win-win as you will either find a way to save money, or receive money. Easy!!

HOW

Simply call or text 0508 REST EASY with your contact e-mail and name and I will send you the

standard terms and conditions for this offer. You will also need to answer a short

questionnaire so I have the details needed to carry out the research.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

YMCA Kaitoke Outdoor Education Centre - Your kids will love the Y-Camp programmes at Kaitoke

Outdoor Education Centre these school holidays. Kids between the ages of 7-9 will experience

outdoor education in a safe and caring environment with activities like kayaking, shelter building and

orienteering. 10-12 year olds will really enjoy the super fox, abseiling, kayaking and the giant swing.

We guarantee that your kids will come away from our Y-Camps with an experience like no other. We

also offer a voluntary tiered pricing system so you can choose a price to suit your family. Spaces are

limited so register online today at www.ymcawellington.org.nz

Kids Holiday Ceramic Workshop: Make a wee Hedgehog Rattle out of clay on the first day, then come back and

glaze it 2 days later. DATES: Monday 24th and Thurs 27th April, TIME: 9.30-11.30am COST: $65 includes all

materials, clay, glazes and firings plus morning tea both days. For children 6yrs+ Bookings essential: cell:

02102720716, E: kayebustin@rocketmail.com www.kayebustinstudios.com.

JUMP – INDOOR PLAYGROUND

4 Manchester St, Paraparaumu 5032,

Tel: 021 054 0321 or 04 2988 388

info@jumpkapiti.nz www.jumpkapiti.nz

OPENING HOURS:

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS/PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 10am – 5pm every day

SCHOOL TERM: Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm – 5pm

sKids Holiday Programme

“Have you booked your kids into a holiday programme yet? We still have places available at sKids

Kapiti! We have a fun packed two week programme to deliver, with trips to Flip City, Lido Aquatic

Centre in Palmerston, movies, swimming, Kapiti Gym, BBQs and so much more. So if you are

working, studying, or child on CDA care could be free to eligible families. Ask us now! Contact Jools

Da Silva on 021 0254 3249 or email me at jools@skids.co.nz”

Kapiti Equestrian & Vaulting Centre Easter School holiday programmes

Farm Club: 18 - 28 April 2017, weekdays: 9am-3pm (not on Easter Monday or Anzac Day)

Pony Day Camps: 17 - 28 April 2017, weekdays: 9am-3pm (incl Easter Monday and Anzac Day) (first

week beginners, second week advanced)

Information and bookings: 04 902 6108

www.kapitiequestrian.com or

www.facebook.com/KapitiEquestrian

SPORT & CLUBS

Kapiti Junior Touch

2017 School vs School

Touch Tournament

Sunday 26th March

Mazengarb Reserve, Paraparaumu

GirlGuiding is in Paraparaumu!

Offering lots of fun and adventure for girls aged 5 - 17, GirlGuiding NZ empowers girls to find their

strengths, inspires them to discover the best in themselves and make a positive difference in their

community. Have a look to see how you can join in the fun at www.girlguidingnz.org.nz. Or to find out

more about the local groups please email rose.o’connor@girlguidingnz.org.nz or call 0800 663 466.

TUITION

Family Literacy Course

Adult Learning Support Kapiti and the Kapiti Women’s Centre are collaborating to offer a FREE family literacy

course in Term 2.

This course is for parents and caregivers who want to support their children’s education, and improve their

own skills at the same time. Do you wish you could help your kids with homework more? Want to feel more

confident about all things school & education? This is for you.

10 Sessions on a Tuesday, commencing May 2nd—July 4th. 9.30am—11.30am. Held at Kapiti Women’s

Centre 7 Ngahina St, Paraparaumu. Low-cost childcare is available during the course. Call Adult Learning

Support Kapiti on 0800 732 3464 to find out more and enrol.

KAPITI WILDHEART. Term 2. Art classes after school. See www.kapitiwildheart.co.nz or

ph/text jacqui 0210696555.

Also Holiday Art Workshop. Painting. Colour your Canvas.

Paua shell inspired. Sat 22nd April.9 to 15 years.10.00-12.30 $40

Term 2 - (9 weeks)

Art classes available Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 for ages 10-12 years.

Small group, Build on your art skills and learn some new.

$12 per lesson plus $10 material fee per term.

Phone or Text Susan 027 215 4616 after 6:00pm or email wildbloodart@yahoo.co.nz

FB Susan Wildblood Art for samples of my art.

New English class

This year we are starting a new class to help people improve their English for work.

The class is 2.5 hours per week. Days and times have not been set yet. We will try to make

these at times that suit most people.

The classes run for 18 weeks.

The class is open to people who:

o were born overseas

o are residents of New Zealand

o work either part-time or full-time

o can come to all classes

These people also need to come to an interview and be approved.

More information can be found at http://www.englishlanguage.org.nz/english-employees-0

Z SQUAD: Zumba® Toning with Dot & Zelda

Mondays & Tuesdays 7.15pm

Mazengarb Sports Complex

$5 cash

Find your health & happiness with the Z Squad we work with Compass Health to provide affordable,

fun classes to all ages and abilities.

For more info contact: Dot: 027 313 0520

www.kapitizumba.co.nz

MATHS AND ENGLISH TUITION - Boost your child’s confidence and education with

NumberWorks'nWords specialist after school tuition. We provide individualised instruction in maths

and English for students who are struggling to keep up and those bursting to race ahead. Phone now

for an assessment and introductory lesson.

Phone Lizette at 9026655 or visit www.numberworksnwords.co.nz for more information.

Annette’s Place

Annette’s Place offers one-on-one weekly teaching in a quiet place with the parent present.

Just right for those children who require special care in order to learn or just need a bit of

extra teaching time. This service is available for children aged 4 to 8 years. They may have a

diagnosis, such as dyspraxia or autism, or may be prematurely born, or may just be having

some difficulties with learning or fine motor skills.

Annette has had many years’ experience and is well qualified. She offers a free initial

consultation. Contact her by phoning 021 2997 456 or emailing

annette@theinnerpath.co.nz

www.annettesplacenz.com

EVENTS

Are you interested in exploring family values and life stories?

Messy Church is for families and people of all ages interested in exploring a journey of faith in

a creative, fun and reflective way. This includes a light meal. Koha entry.

We meet on the 4th Sunday of every month at 4pm at St Paul’s Church Hall, Kapiti Road.

Our next event is Sunday 23rd April @4pm.

For further info please contact Carrole on 9022532 or email ce@kapitianglican.org.nz

Kapiti Bird Exhibition

Kapiti Community Centre

Saturday 15th April 2017

from 10:00am to 3:00pm

gold coin donation

sausage sizzle

beautiful birds to see and buy

for more information

phone Adam or Helen on 04 2986291