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The Connection
Week 6
Term 4
Huapai District School
November 16th 2023
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Senior Leadership Message
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves." -Sir Edmund Hillary
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We are thrilled that our Year 8 students are embarking on an exhilarating adventure this week – climbing the majestic Mount Tongariro! This journey is not just a physical challenge but also a journey of personal growth and discovery.
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Sir Edmund Hillary once said, "It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves." This quote perfectly encapsulates the spirit of our expedition. While the physical act of climbing a mountain is an achievement in itself, the true conquest is the personal battles each student overcomes along the way – fear, doubt, and physical limits.
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The Tongariro climb is a key part of our Year 8 programme, designed to instil resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence in our students. Through this experience, they learn valuable life skills, such as perseverance, leadership, and the importance of supporting each other.
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Thank you for entrusting us with the opportunities to help your children grow.
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Upcoming Events
- Monday 20th November - Board Meeting
- Friday 8th December - Carols On The Quad
- Monday 18th December - End Of Year Junior Assembly (Year 0-4)
- Monday 18th December - End Of Year Senior Assembly (Year 5-7)
- Tuesday 19th December - Year 8 Prize-giving
- Tuesday 19th December - Last Day Of Term 4
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School Photos
This is the last week to take advantage of the free delivery.
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PhotoLife has sent out your unique keycode and a link to view/purchase your child/ren's school photos. Orders made by midnight this Sunday 19th November will receive free delivery to school. Orders can still be made after this date but will be delivered to your home address with a delivery fee.
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School Board Meeting
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This is being held on Monday 20th November at 6:30pm in the Staffroom. Parents are welcome to attend.
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Carols On The Quad
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Let’s finish the year together!
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Please add the evening of Friday 8th December into your diary for an evening of singing and celebration. Bring your family picnic and join together as a whole school to sing, dance and be entertained. 5pm-7pm.
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Scholastic Book Orders
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Issue 8 is now out and available to order via the LOOP parent online ordering system. Linked below.
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This is the last order for the year.
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Great holiday activities and gift ideas. Just indicate 'GIFT' when ordering and your order can be picked up from the School Office once it arrives.
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Beyond The School Gates
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This is a new section of our newsletter that is driven by you, our HDS community. While we know some of the amazing things our students get up to, we don’t know everything and this is where we need you to tell us. Do you have an HDS child / team / group that you would like to celebrate in the newsletter for an achievement? Please email 100 words or less and a photo to office@hds.school.nz with the subject line “Beyond the school gates” and we will add it to the weekly newsletter.
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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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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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