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The Connection
Week 4
Term 2
Huapai District School
May 18th 2023
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Senior Leadership Message
My Aunty’s brother’s cousin’s next-door neighbour said…
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Have you ever heard someone start a story this way and you just know it’s going to contain only the smallest fraction of the truth. At HDS, that’s not our style.
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A key goal for us as a school this year is to continue our open and clear communication. We believe that this is critical for a thriving school and that it is something we do well. This philosophy extends beyond the “clear communications during an emergency” and into transparency around what we do here at school on a day to day basis as well as the bigger picture.
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It is for this reason that we are excited to invite you in next week for discussions with your child’s teacher about what and how they are learning, as well as an evening exploring the life of a senior here at HDS.
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Having our community on the same page is really important for the success of not only individual children, but also for a school as a whole. Booking details can be found within this newsletter.
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Thank you for supporting us with your presence next week.
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We always enjoy speaking with you.
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Upcoming Events
- Friday 19th May - Pink Shirt Day
- Monday 22nd May - Friday 26th May - Scholastic Book Fair
- Tuesday 23rd May - Parent Evening
- Thursday 25th May - Senior Information Afternoon
- Monday 5th June - King's Birthday (school closed)
- Tuesday 6th June - Teacher Only Day (school closed)
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Pink Shirt Day - TOMORROW
Tomorrow, our school will be holding a mufti day in support of Pink Shirt Day.
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In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt Day is a day led by the Mental Health Foundation that aims to create schools and workplaces where all people feel safe, valued and respected. It is a day to spread aroha and kindness, celebrate diversity and put an end to bullying.
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Students are invited to wear a pink shirt and bring a gold coin to donate to this worthy cause. We hope to see our school transformed into a sea of pink for Pink Shirt Day!
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Some face painting this week promoting the day on Friday.
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Scholastic Book Fair
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Monday 22nd May - Friday 26th May
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We are hosting this exciting annual event Monday 22nd May - Friday 26th May in the library. Eftpos is available. All students will have the opportunity to visit the book fair. We will have the fair open until 3:15pm each day as well as two evenings for your convenience.
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Parent Evening
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We are delighted to invite you in to spend time with your child’s teacher discussing your child’s learning. The session will consist of a presentation of key elements of your child’s classroom, as well as a student led showcase of learning.
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Bookings for this afternoon (3pm - 5pm) will be available early next week.
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This is for all year levels.
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Life As A Senior Student At HDS
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We would like to invite our school community to an information evening to find out more about school life as a senior student at HDS (Years 7&8). What makes us special and what opportunities are available for your child here at HDS. Thursday 25th May. RSVPs for this will be made available early next week.
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Te Ahi Ora
We are really excited to be able to host this opportunity for our year 2-8 students on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th May. We are keen to invite you to one of two evening performances here at school on these evenings by the group here at school where they will demonstrate the skill with fire! 5pm-7pm on the school soccer field. A great chance to come and see what your children have been learning. Please have a watch of the video linked below to see what the lessons will involve for your child.
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Please note the time change of the evening show. Now 5pm-7pm. It will not go ahead if it is raining.
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Community Survey
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On Monday, the School Board sent out a community survey. This survey helps the Board track the progress the school has against our goals and also gives opportunity to gain feedback and input from our community. The survey will take around 4 minutes to complete. The survey closes Monday 22nd May.
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Breakfast Club
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HDS runs a breakfast club every morning from 8:30am to 8:55am. This is open to all students; all we require is permission from a parent / caregiver. This can be done on KINDO or on a form available at breakfast club.
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We serve Weetbix, milk and sandwiches with a choice of peanut butter, honey, jam and vegemite.
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Please note: for weeks 5-7 of term 2, we will be operating in Room 10 instead of the hall.
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Uniform
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As the weather is getting colder, it’s a good time to check that school jerseys still fit and are named. Any thermals worn under polos are to be plain navy or black. Tights / stockings may be worn under the school skirt but not by themselves. Leggings and track pants are not part of the school uniform.
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Yummy Apple Sticker Promotion
Each year we have the opportunity to trade in stickers collected from the Yummy apple range for sports gear. This is an annual promotion that has seen the school earn some great gear that is used across the school. It’s that time again to remember to collect the stickers.
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A collection sheet is linked below, or each of the classrooms have one on their wall for use at school. Paper copies of the sheet can be collect from the school office should you wish.
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Sports Camp Information Evening
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This is a week long wider opportunity camp for our Year 7&8 students, to spend a week living and breathing sports with other schools from across the North Island. If you are interested in hearing more, Stacey Watson and Maree Lloyd will be hosting a brief parent information evening at 6pm on Thursday 25th May in the senior zone (timed to be just before the senior information evening). Registrations of interest for this camp will be opened after the meeting.
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Tough Guy And Gal Challenge - Helpers Please!
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This is an event we enter a school team into each year. It is also OUR school’s event, to earn money for the school by supplying marshals for the event. The role of the marshal is to stand in one location on the course and point the racers to the next obstacle. Super easy, super fun and a really easy way to show your support for the school.
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Please click the link below to register your child(ren) PLEASE CHOOSE TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST.
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Please also click the link below if you are able to help as an adult Marshal for the event.
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Vote For Huapai District School
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Morepork BBQ are running a festival at their restaurant in Kumeu called "Memphis in May" on Saturday 27th May.
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The school with the most votes will receive the donation.
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School Hall Closed
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Our school hall will have the floor sanded and recoated during this time. Huapai+ will be relocated to Rm 17 (room by the Station Rd entrance).
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We look forward to seeing our school hall return to its full glory.
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Staff Vacancies At Huapai District School
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Can You Help?
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Creative Matters
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Creative Matters are back for the 2023 year. With classes on Mondays, 3pm - 5pm in Room 17. Please book at the link below.
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Brain Play
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Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 6pm in Room 17.
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Brain Play teaches science & technology classes to Kiwi kids aged 5-13, right across the country! We offer holiday programmes, online classes, in-person after-school classes, in-school classes, and free events for communities. Our topics include 3D printing, coding, animation, STEM experiments, LEGO & more. Free trials are also available for new students. This term we are in Stanmore Bay, Huapai, Parnell and Hobsonville (as well as online)! Check out our website to learn more about what's on at Brain Play & book in today.
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Please book at the link below.
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Music Lessons With MusiqHub
MusiqHub are looking forward to another awesome year of music in 2023 at Huapai School! They will have a bunch of slots available for Guitar, Drums, Piano and Ukulele lessons. If you're interested, be sure to get in touch to reserve your spot or ask any questions you may have. Contact details below:
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Guitar, Keyboard and Ukulele:
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2023 Term Dates
These are the Term Dates for 2023:
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Term 1: Tuesday 7th February - Thursday 6th April
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Term 2: Wednesday 26th April - Friday 30th June
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Term 3: Monday 17th July - Friday 22nd September
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Term 4: Monday 9th October - Tuesday 19th December
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Monday 24th April (the day before Anzac Day)
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Tuesday 6th June (King's Birthday weekend)
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HERO Notifications
We use HERO to send classroom updates, to share regular learning posts and now for payment on all in-school costs. HERO sends push notifications or emails. You can now choose how you receive HERO notifications as well as manage devices that receive them.
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To set your own notification preferences:
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Click on your profile image
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Scroll down to My Devices and select your preferences.
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Or please see the full instructions linked below.
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