Term Three, Week 4 – 2014

TERM 3, WEEK 4
Rāapa 13th Here-turi-kōkā 2014
Wednesday, 13th August 2014
Rubbish reminder—This term we are aiming to have less rubbish in our skip and more accountability with
children taking their left overs and rubbish home. Our motivation behind this is two fold. One reason is to
have less rubbish to remove in the school which may save us a little money we can spend elsewhere. The
second reason is to give you more of a picture of what your children are eating or not eating at school. As
with anything new, there are clinches and a number of children are taking rubbish home in their pockets!
Our process at school is to have children siting down to eat and keep their lunchboxes with them. We will
review this at the end of the term. We do have a lot of rubbish that blows into our neighbours pig and
chook paddock so we do want to encourage ownership and responsibility of what we do bring to school.
Senior Camp—Currently we are busy trimming our budget and having discussions about transportation at
Board level. I have put out a newsletter to the senior class about the camp. At this point, it would be wise
for those intending on going to arrange for an AP with Jennie at the office so its not a huge bill later in
the year and just before Christmas. If you know you may struggle with the payment we ask that you come
in and discuss it with us, we have plenty of options and do not want any children missing out on camp for
lack of funding. Looking forward to a busy end of year and a fun one with the kids!
Soccer
Mighty Midgets vs Havelock North Albion [4-3]
Player of the Day—Anita Nunez-Lowe
Pocket Rockets [1-0
vs Honeybees
& 0-0 vs Hammerheads]
Player of the Day—Will Young
Netball
Dynamos vs HN Primary Pulse [15-2]
Player of the Day—Willa Ormond
Warriors vs HCS [25-4]
NETBALL DRAW—SATURDAY 16th AUGUST
Dynamos vs Te Mata Chiefs
8.15am
Court 6
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your
fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your
former self.”
- Ernest Hemingway
Only two and a half weeks to go...
Please if you are participating in this event—get your
entries in as soon as you can. It is a catered event and
the team would love to be able to get numbers
organised ahead of time so don‟t leave it till the last
minute!
Sunday 31st August 2014
Visit http://www.sportsground.co.nz/pukehamoamoa
for entry details and up to date information.
Also, if you are in any way able to help with the
contribution of spot prizes, please call Kate: 874 3070.
Anything is appreciated—caps, drink bottles etc.
For those parents who have indicated they will provide
slices. All baking can be dropped at school the Friday
WHAT’S
COMING UP?
HE AHA NGA MAHI I TENEI RA?
AUGUST
14th
Jump Jam 4 Star Jam
26th
Duffy Assembly
28th
Cluster Cross Country
31st
Hawkes Bay Mud Run (School Fundraiser)
SEPTEMBER
4th
Parent Information Evening
TERM DATES 2014
TERM ONE
TERM TWO
TERM THREE
TERM FOUR
3rd Feb—17th April
5th May—4th July
21st July—26th Sept
13th Oct—18 Dec (approx.)
TENNIS
before the Mud Run (29th Aug) on plates or in tins and
Next Tuesday will be the last Tennis lesson from
the Hot Shots Kiwi Sport Programme. The children
have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we
have received a whole lot of gear as well. It has
been a great opportunity and we have only asked
for a gold coin donation to help contribute to the
costs. If you haven‟t paid, just a gentle reminder to
drop it at the office as soon as you can.
the team will organise the presentation of them; ready
HO DOWN—CANCELLED!!!!!!!
for sale. If you have not yet completed the form,
please do so and return it to the office by Friday.
The Ho Down organising committee regrets to
inform you that due to lack of ticket sales and
interest this year the Ho Down will not be on.
MUSIC STAND
It will probably go to a bi annual event.
Mrs McRae is on the lookout for a music stand! If you
have one she can borrow, please contact the school
PUKE PLAYGROUP
office asap (874 3830).
Puke Playgroup on every Friday
COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATION DAY
What a great day had by all! Congratulations to
Scotland (Hillary) for taking home the gold and to
Pakistan (Ngata) for the silver and Samoa
DRAWS
(Sheppard) with the bronze. All teams gave a great
effort and did their countries proud! Just a
SOCCER DRAW—SATURDAY 16th AUGUST
housekeeping mention, if you haven‟t already,
Mighty Midgets vs Waimarama Starz
please collect your plates or they will kindly be
9.00am activities start on Field I (Frimley Park)
donated to the staffroom cupboards. Also, a „clickPocket Rockets vs Maycenvale Small Flames
clack‟ deep square box with a watermelon on the
10.15am Frimley F
NETBALL DRAW—WEDNESDAY 13th AUGUST side and an “H” in the corner may have gone home
with your child by accident. Please have a look and
Warriors vs Iona Intermediate B
return it to school if you find it. Thanks!
3.45pm
Court 14
Player of the Day—Lia Horsley
One of our major fundraisers is back!
baking, please remember to keep it to biscuits and
Assembly this week—Matapiro
WINTER SPORTS RESULTS
HAWKES BAY MUD RUN
JUMP JAM 4 STAR JAM
This Thursday the whole school is taking part in Jump
Jam 4 Star Jam. This is a nationwide fundraiser to
raise awareness for young people with special needs.
Star Jam is an excellent charity that raises money for
these children and allows them to take part in music,
dance and drama activities that enhance their quality
of life. To help Star Jam our school will participate in a
Jump Jam celebration. All children are taking part and
at School 9am-12pm.
Grandparents & casuals welcome.
Contact Ruth for more info: 874 3200
This weeks theme: Bikes
FOR SALE
Pine Cones—$6.00 a bag
Contact Shirley—874 3951
will need to bring a gold coin donation that will go
2 lovely male black and white Foxy pups
straight to the Star Jam organisation.
Solid Rimu 6 or 8 seater dining table requires quick
PIPI TRUCK AT PUKE!
The Pipi Pizza Truck will be back at Pukehamoamoa
School on Friday 29th August.
So spread the word and come down
for a delicious pizza!
Pre-text orders to 021 707 510
sand also 6 chairs available if preferred as well.
Ph Jo 874 2993 or email
hicks@farmside.co.nz for details.
LOST
Brand new school jersey—size 14
Should have “Alex” written on the tag, if found
please return to school asap.