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117 Matahui Road, R.D.4, Katikati. 3181 Phone 07 552-0655

Email: [email protected] Website: www.matahui.school.nz

NEWSLETTER

Term 3: Week 1: 9: 22 – 27 July 2018

Matariki Day – ‘Let’s go fly a kite…up where the air is bright….”



ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS The end of another term and only 24 weeks or 174 days until Christmas. Before Santa arrives however we do have a holiday break and hopefully families will get the opportunity to spend some quality time together. I grew up reading comics…. Buster and Giggle; The Beano; Tiger and Hurricane; War comics. As an adult I graduated to weekly comic strips like Bogor; Footrot Flats and Peanuts. One of the gems which I gleaned from Peanuts was the following quote: “Enjoy the little things in life because one day you’ll look back and realise they were the big things.” Sometimes it is the little things that you do that matter the most – having a leisurely breakfast together during which you can plan the day ahead; perhaps it is exploring parts of the garden together to see what is growing and living there even though the weather has turned cold; maybe it is reading together; baking or nailing together some pieces of wood. I remember having our 4-year-old daughter arrive one morning having made us herbal tea as a “breakfast in bed” treat. The fact that she’d used cold water and the mixed herbs we used when stuffing a chicken, didn’t matter. I drank it because she was demonstrating a tangible step toward independence. On behalf of the staff we wish you all a safe and happy holiday filled with little things that are big. Ka kite Max



TERM 3, 2018 : DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Monday 23 July: Term 3 begins Monday 23 July: Go4it- Years1/2: 9.45 am to 10.30 am Monday 23 July: BOT meeting Monday 30 July: Go4it- Years1/2: 9.45 am to 10.30 am Monday 6 August: Go4it- Years1/2: 9.45 am to 10.30 am Monday 13 August: Go4it- Years1/2: 9.45 am to 10.30 am Monday 20 August: BOT meeting Tuesday 21 August: Year 7s – Boostrix Vaccination – late am Saturday 25 August: Matahui Mexican Fiesta – 7 pm to 12 Tuesday 4 September: Production – Matinee Weds 5 – Thursday 6 September: Production – Evening Monday 10 – Friday 13 September: AIMS Games Monday 17 September: BOT meeting Tuesday 18 September: North Cluster Speech Competition Wed 19 September: Tall Poppies Problem Solving Competition Thursday 20 September: KIDZ Rock Friday 21 September: End of Term 3

Missing! Phoenix, in Year 1, has misplaced his fleece jacket. It is labelled with his name and is a size 7. Could all families please double check they have not got this item of clothing at home by mistake. If found, please return to the school office. Many thanks for your co-operation.



ASSEMBLIES – TERM 3 (9 WEEKS). Start time – 2.30 pm WK 1 – Friday 27 July: Mrs Chissell (POHUTUKAWA) - Empathy

WK 2 - Friday 3 August: Mrs Garrett (PURIRI) - Optimism

WK 3: Friday 10 August: Mr Evans (KAURI)) – Respect

WK 4 - Friday 17 August: Mr Muller - Friendliness

WK 5: Friday 24 August: Mr Muller - Helpfulness

WK 6: Friday 31 August: Mr Muller – Honesty

WK7: Friday 7 September: Mr Muller – Perseverance

WK 8: Friday 14 September: Mrs Chissell (POHUTUKAWA) – Excellence WK 9: Friday 21 September: Mr Evans (KAURI) – Responsibility

LEARN TO PLAY THE VIOLIN AT MATAHUI SCHOOL Hi, my name is Cherrie Leefe and I am a very experienced violin teacher who can teach Suzuki or traditional violin method. I can offer individual lessons @$25 per a 30 minute lesson or learning in a small group @$15 for a 30 minute lesson. Playing the violin is so rewarding, as it provides many opportunities for students to engage in school music groups and other social music making activities. Please contact me from my details below if you are interested in lessons for your child. Cherrie Leefe 0212158196 or 07 5780796 [email protected]



CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Week 9, Term 2, 2018 – Arshpreet was awarded the Certificate for Co-operation. Well done!

Detailed below are the recipients of school awards for Week 8 in Term 2. Congratulations to Charlotte, Bridget, Elle, Bella, Adlyn, Asha, Flynn and Emma.



Following the grand premiere of “The Wrath of Trish…. and how to

avoid it” at the Community Meeting, here are details to help you pay

money into the right account:

For payment of: Account number:

Tuition & bus fees, voluntary

donations

02-0466-0269554-00

Matahui Road School

Charitable Trust

School trips, camp levies,

uniform, sport levies and

uniforms, production tickets,

general payments

02-0466-0269562-00

Matahui Road School (2004)

Ltd

Parent committee activities and

fundraisers like the ball & quiz

night

02-0466-0269554-05

Matahui Road School Parent

Committee

PLEASE put the invoice number in the reference field

It’s best to make a separate payment for each invoice. But if you

are paying more than one invoice via one payment, please put ALL

invoice numbers in the reference field

If you are not paying the voluntary donation, please email to

Trish to let her know

And if you are worried about paying fees, please get in touch

straight away so we can talk about it and work something out

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!



HEALTH AND SAFETY SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH

As the school holidays are now approaching we ask all families and the wider community to travel safe on any journeys they may be undertaking. Take care and have a lovely school break.



COLLECT THE CAPS – FOR MATAHUI SCHOOL Students will be able to collect and deposit bottle caps from the following eligible milk bottles; 2L and 1L Anchor fresh white milk, this includes 2L and 1L Blue, Lite,

Trim, Calci+, Protein+, Silver Top, Zero Lacto Blue, Zero Lacto Trim, Organic Blue, and Organic Trim.

Although our registration pack has not arrived yet, please start collecting now. We have a temporary box in the school office for caps to go in! We would be grateful if you could please wash the caps before depositing at the school! Many thanks.

The promotion will run from the 11th of June till the 6th August. The first prize draw is on the 9th July, so be sure to have

submitted some bottle caps by then to be in to win! Our cap box has been sent! Please continue collecting for the second draw in August. Thank you everyone for your support.



If you would like to contribute with maintenance and school projects please

let us know. We have a variety of tasks on the go and parent participation is

welcomed if you would like to get involved.

LIBRARY: We need help with:

- Maintenance of books/covers

- Coding

- Library tidy

The library care is co-ordinated by Sam Ogden, please text or email.

MAINTENANCE: We need help with:

- Ground Maintenance - Weeding and Pruning

- Weed removal and disposal following clean ups.

- Painting – we are in the prep stage of windowsills in the Hub – Sanders Wanted!

GARDEN PLANTS: If you have any plants that you would like to donate, we are looking for:

- Natives

- Herbs and Veges

- Flower varieties

HEALTH & SAFETY: Please note that all volunteers to school works must adhere

to the Matahui School Health and Safety policy, a copy of which is on the notice board.

Prior to works this will be required to be read and signed.

Working Bees will be run from time to time with notices emailed and/or included in the

weekly school newsletter. There is also the option to contribute at a time that suits

you, just give Gina a call or email to discuss your interest and the works on the go as

this will be ever changing!

CONTACT:

Gina O’Brien - 021 708 602 Email [email protected]

Sam Ogden - 027 519 776 Email [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



SAXOPHONE WANTED Does anyone have, or know of anyone, who has a small alto saxophone we could borrow. Please contact Marie on 021 388 097 SEWING GET-TOGETHER Many thanks to all who have already contributed your leftover fabric remnants - this has been shared with Team Kauri who are busy making bags to raise funds for their trip later in the year. We are still keen to receive donations of lightweight cotton fabrics and sewing threads - there is a basket at the office. NEXT MEETING of the sewing (+ wine + chat!) group will be Wednesday 1 August at Ruth’s - 228 Tuapiro Road, 7pm - 9pm. Call Ruth 0220 196 510 re: venue queries or further details. Bring along your sewing machine and whatever you are working on at the moment (sewing, knitting, crotchet etc), plus a small plate of nibbles to share. We also have some Matahui-themed fabrics which you are welcome to help make into things for auction at the ball. If you've never had a go at patchwork quilting before, this is your chance to learn! Looking forward to seeing you there



St Paul’s Collegiate School will be holding an information evening at the BNZ Business Partners Centre, Level 1, 639 Cameron Road, Tauranga, on Thursday 2 August at 6pm. Come along for an informal evening with St Paul’s Deputy Headmaster to learn why so many Tauranga families have chosen to send their children as a boarder at St Paul’s in Hamilton. To find out more, go to stpauls.school.nz/events

http://stpauls.school.nz/events



MORE PHOTOS FROM MATARIKI DAY



FREE!!! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Two girl mini-lop rabbits, Betty and Mopsy, require a loving forever home. Approximate age – 18 months and 6 months old. They live together and love carrots, grass and burrowing! They need room to run around and get into mischief and lots of handling and cuddles. If you are interested in adopting these rabbits for free, please ring Tricia Knight on 027 540 3038 (lives in the Avenues, Tauranga).

SHARLENE AND JONNY REAY – STARS! We inadvertently missed thanking Sharlene and Jonny Reay for the delicious homemade shortbread stars. Our grateful thanks.



GARDENING WORKING BEE We will be having a gardening working

bee on Saturday the 14th of July - 10:00am start for those who are around. Look forward seeing you then!

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