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June 2014 No. 17

Kia ora koutou
What a wet and wild start to the week! Tuesday was a very soggy day but all students coped admirably. It is
nice to see the sunshine again today so things can begin to dry out. :)

A huge thank you to the many parents who have returned the consultation from last week. Together we can
make a difference. It is not too late to return yours if you have not done so. If you have questions around the
consultation feel free to ring or see me. I will send out the results with next weeks newsletter.

There are three significant events taking place in the next few weeks. The first one is parent interviews that
are being held this coming Wednesday 18th June from 1.00pm until 6.00pm. Today your child will bring
home a form for you to complete about your interview time. Please return this to the office so we can
coordinate interviews. We will confirm your time on Tuesday of next week at the latest. Teachers will have a
written report for you when you attend the interview. The purpose of the interview is to keep you up to date
with where your child is in reading, writing and maths, where to next and how you can support your child.

The second important event is the Maromaku Sports Day taking place next Friday 20th June. We have Year
3/4, Year 5/6 and Year 7/8 netball and rugby teams competing. A huge thank you to the parents who have
agreed to support in terms of transport and supervision, not to mention encouragement. I am looking
forward to a successful day together.

The third special event is our school wide learning about Matariki. Matariki is a time to remember family
members, reflect, spend with family and celebrate each other. On Thursday 18th June the senior classes
will be learning how to weave kites with Harko Brown at Te Tii. Your child will bring home a permission slip
about this. Students will walk there and back. We warmly welcome parents and whnau to join us for this
great opportunity. On Thursday 26th June Rooms 2, 3, 4 and 5 are having a noho (sleepover). Students
from those classes will bring home a notice about this. On Friday 27th June our whole school is going to
celebrate new knowledge and waiata (songs) about Matariki. In the morning classes will be making and
flying kites, gardening, and cooking. We will have a shared lunch together, followed by a special assembly
with all classes sharing and a kapa haka performance. We would love to see lots of parents and whnau
join us.

Never a dull moment at Paihia School!
Have a great week. Ka pai ou wiki. Ka kite

Jane Lindsay
Principal

New Lunch Menu
The fresh sandwiches and rolls from the bakery went well this week and this menu will be available again
tomorrow, Friday. Sadly, The Noodle Bar is unable to continue providing sushi and soup over the winter months.
So at the moment we are back to the old menu on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please note that flavoured
milks go off the menu once stocks run out.
We are hoping to offer some more healthy options and will keep you updated in the newsletter.

Jumble Sale Friday 13th June 5-7pm and Saturday 14th June 8am-12pm BOI Christian Fellowship, next to Krumz bakery.
Proceeds towards youth work. Phone Pastor Daniel and Susan Flanagan 402 701

Public Health Nurse Phone Trish Watson on 021432081 if you need advice or assistance on your childs health. She
visits the school regularly on a Wednesday morning. Nitenz head lice treatments available at the office - $5 each
to clear.


New Students in Room One with a special visitor:
Shay Brown, Ripeka Rihari, James Webster and Nikara
Holmes.


Noah Tutahi (R6) and Destiny Apiata (R5) have moved
to Paihia School from Cheviot Area School.






Netball: Junior netball tournament Sunday 22
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June 9.00am cost is $50 per team, grades 4 8, enquiries to
Raewyn Neale 0210543737 or admin@kerikernetballcentre.co.nz
Netball Draw for Saturday 14
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June
Time Team Court Versus
9.00am Paihia Ferns 8 Kerikeri Diamonds
9.45am BOI Krimz 1 Kaeo Kiwi
10.30am Paihia Mystics 1 Red Rascals
11.15am Kia Kaha 7 UK Mini Mamas

Junior Rugby - UK u7s rippa rugby play Kaeo at Kaeo. Game starts at 10am.
UK u9s have a home game at Kawakawa against Kaeo. Game starts at 10am. Please bring a plate to share.
UK u10s have a bye this week so no rugby.

Hockey Team - Please phone Natasha on 021 192 0040 if you want to play. Our games will start on June 25
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Our new lunch order menu!
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday
School Canteen
Hot items from the canteen freezer $3.00
Cool sips water $1.50
Extra piece of fruit .50c
Wednesday &
Friday
Paihia Bakery
Clubhouse sandwich ham or chicken
Brown bread sandwich - ham, chicken or vegetarian
Molenburg sandwich ham & egg or chicken & egg
Filled roll roast beef, chicken satay, ham & egg or
chicken $4.00

Quote for the week:
Be good to people and people will be good to you.
Aristotle
Coming Events
Wednesday 18
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June Parent Interviews1.00pm 6.00pm
Thursday 19
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June Kite making
Friday 20
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June Maromaku Sports Day
Friday 27
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June Matariki Celebration Day - Whnau Day
Thursday 3
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July Disco
Friday 4
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July Last day of Term Two