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The Connection
Week 7
Term 3
Huapai District School
August 31st 2023
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Senior Leadership Message
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I remember years ago - stage managing an outdoor stage. Various bands were performing. One of the bands had a couple of guys I had taught when they were in my intermediate class. I think I might have even taught guitar to one of them. I had a similar experience just recently when attending a meeting with my local Principals finding a recent new principal appointment was someone I had taught when she was in Year 7 & 8. Apart from making me feel really old, it does give a great deal of pleasure in seeing where children you have taught, land.
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In these current times education seems to be becoming a political football. We are hearing words like standardisation, mandated curriculum and single approaches as the answer to all the educational needs, failures and success. I favour getting rid of the Ministry of Education and starting a “Ministry of Hope”. Ours is a hope industry. I think our mandate is to work with our young people, equipping them with the tools to achieve but more so installing in them an attitude of hope.
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You just never know where the children of Huapai might land.
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Upcoming Events
- Tuesday 5th September - Bake Sale
- Friday 22nd September - Last Day Of Term 3
- Monday 9th October - First Day Of Term 4
- Thursday 12th October - School Photos
- Tuesday 24th October - Teacher Only Day
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Centennial Soccer - POSTPONED
Due to overwhelming numbers of sick children and staff both at Taupaki and Huapai, the decision has been made to postpone the Centennial Cup Soccer matches which was due to be held after school today.
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We will hold this event next term when both schools can enjoy an afternoon with healthy students and staff in the spirit it was intended.
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Apologies for any frustration caused and thank you for your continued support.
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School Photos
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Our school photos are happening Week 1 of Term 4, on Thursday 12th October.
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Sibling photos are taken between 8:30am - 9am on the same day. If you would like to have sibling photos taken, consent forms are available at the Office for parents/students to come and collect.
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Te Reo Māori Interest
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We've had some expressions of interest from members of our staff and the wider community around opportunities to learn and practise Te Reo Māori. We've been brainstorming some options around how we might be able to start a regular hui for those who are interested. At this stage, we do not have dates or times, and we are looking to connect with anyone interested in joining us on this journey. Please email Kirstin Robinson at: kirstin.robinson@hds.school.nz
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Uniform
We are proud of our school and our uniform. We are noticing more and more non-uniform items creeping in. Please remind your child to wear their correct uniform every day. This includes navy / black socks. Please note leggings are not part of the uniform.
A copy of the policy can be found at the link below.
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Bake Sale
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Last bake sale to help fundraise for the Yr 4 camp. This will be on Tuesday 5th September at lunchtime outside Rooms 3 & 4. All items $1-$2. Thanks for your support!
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Battle Mrs Lloyd
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Mathex
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Last week Huapai District School students took on a new challenge of competing in Mathex against 124 other schools. The teams spent three weeks practising at lunchtime, reviewing strategy and looking at timing to prepare for this event and extend their critical thinking.We are very proud of our students' efforts at Mathex!
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Best Of Luck
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Wishing Isabel Andersen the very best of luck next week as she represents Huapai School in the National Aims Games. Isabel is competing in both Mountain Biking and BMX events.
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Sponsorship For Netball Uniforms
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We are keen for our players to have new uniforms but the cost is beyond our budget. Each uniform dress is around $60 each. In order to keep a range of sizes in stock for the years going forward we need about 50 of them. Is your company keen to have its name on new netball uniforms for the school? We are looking for either one main sponsor or several sponsors to help us with the cost of this large investment of around $3,000.
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Touch rugby registrations
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If you wish your child to be a member of a school based team, please ensure your child is registered using the link below.
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Teacher Only Day
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Schools were allocated two (2) curriculum days this year and a further 2 in 2024 for curriculum development.
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We are proceeding with this and have set this for Tuesday 24th October.
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Our thinking is this may present opportunities for parents and also may give some options to alleviate Labour weekend traffic wows.
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NB: Labour Weekend is Monday 23rd October.
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Huapai + will run a programme on this day for parents requiring support.
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Huapai Plus - School Holiday Programme
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Please see below for the Spring Holiday Programme.
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Bookings can be made through Enrolmy, at the link below.
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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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Term Dates 2024
The Board have confirmed the following dates for our 2024 school year:
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Term 1: Wednesday 7th February through to Friday 12th April
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Term 2: Monday 29th April through to Friday 5th July
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Term 3: Monday 22nd July through to Friday 27th September
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Term 4: Monday 14th October through to Friday 20th December
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Please note this is a later than usual start and finish.
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Sports X
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In Term 4, Sports X will be running the following after-school sports program at our school. Please see the flyer for more details.
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Creative Matters
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Creative Matters are back for the 2023 year. With classes on Tuesdays, 3pm - 5pm in Room 10. Please book at the link below.
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Brain Play
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Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 5pm in Room 10.
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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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