Newsletter no 20
July 21, 2023
Paraparaumu School
PRINCIPAL’S Corner
Dear families and friends of our school
Welcome back to Term 3. This year is whizzing by. We have lots of exciting things planned. We have the junior and senior winter tournaments, junior and senior movie nights put on by the PTA, Maths week and Maori Language week. Keep an eye out for details during the term.
Online enrolment
We are pleased to announce that we have launched an online enrollment system. The link can be found on our website under enrollment. This will allow you to upload documents such as birth certificates, immunization records, proof of address and visas or passports. I would encourage all parents who have pre enrollments to use this system.
Matariki Evening
We will be holding our annual Matariki Evening on 26th July, celebrating the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. Some students will be showcasing activities/skills they have been learning. Matariki is one of the highlights of our school year and I encourage you all to come along and take part in the festivities. The evening starts at 5:30pm—7:00pm Nga mihi nui ki a koutou – warm regards to you all.
Steven Caldwell
PRINCIPAL
Student of the Week
Piripiri Room 2 Year 1
Piripi, Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōnā te nga- here, ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga nōnā te ao. This whakatauki acknowledges the great work Piripi is doing in his class, he is a keen learner who tries hard every day. Piripi has adjusted well to his new school and is always keen to share his knowledges with oth- ers. Piripi participates in all classroom activities and gives 100%, but most of all Piripi is kind and shows respect to his peers and his kaiako. It has been a pleasure having you in ruma rua and watching you learn and grow.
| Congratulations to our Whiz Kids | Room | P.A.R.T Certificates |
|---|---|---|
| Heremiah | 3 | Destiny |
| Rhya | 4 | Kylie W |
| Owen | 5 | Emily H |
| Aolani | 6 | Layla |
| Carly | 7 | Robin |
| Liam | 8 | Chloe |
| Lila | 9 | Jayah |
| Jahziah | 10 | Maddie |
| Molly | 11 | Jono |
| Huia | 12 | Whole Class |
| Jakaiah | 13 | Royce |
MATARIKI HANGI
WEDNESDAY 26 July 2023
$15 each – monies raised will go towards purchasing new kapa haka uniforms for Te Whānau Kōtuku – bilingual class
Food in hangi tray will be pork, chicken thigh, potato, kumara, pumpkin and seasoning, alongside a burnt sugar pudding with homemade custard.
Tickets can be purchased from the office from Friday 30th June between 8;40am and 9am or after school from 3pm. Meals will be delivered to school at 6pm Wednesday 26 July 2023.
PARAPARAUMU SCHOOL PTA QUIZ NIGHT!!
The Paraparaumu School PTA quiz night is approaching, Thursday 10th August,6:30pm at Boundary Tap and Kitchen (tickets available on kindo). It will be a fun night with loads of laughs, so get a team together and come along!! We really need more teams for this event!!
We will be having a raffle on the night and already have some amazing prizes. Don’t worry, raffle tickets will also be available on kindo if you can’t make it on the night.
We are putting together a grocery raffle basket and would love some support. If you are able to donate something, please bring it into school. We will have a drop box in the office. I have put an example of items. Crackers, pretzels, chips, tea, coffee, chocolate, lollies, biscuits, body wash, shampoo, face cloth, soaps, etc.
We are fundraising for providing every class in the school with a free bus ride to an educational trip. It will also help us to continue to provide school lunches to any child who needs kai. Thanks for your ongoing support!
Parapraumu School PTA
PARAPARAUMU SCHOOL PTA QUIZ NIGHT!!
The Paraparaumu School PTA quiz night is approaching, Thursday 10th August,6:30pm at Boundary Tap and Kitchen (tickets available on kindo). It will be a fun night with loads of laughs, so get a team together and come along!! We really need more teams for this event!!
We will be having a raffle on the night and already have some amazing prizes. Don’t worry, raffle tickets will also be available on kindo if you can’t make it on the night.
We are putting together a grocery raffle basket and would love some support. If you are able to donate something, please bring it into school. We will have a drop box in the office. I have put an example of items. Crackers, pretzels, chips, tea, coffee, chocolate, lollies, biscuits, body wash, shampoo, face cloth, soaps, etc.
We are fundraising for providing every class in the school with a free bus ride to an educational trip. It will also help us to continue to provide school lunches to any child who needs kai. Thanks for your ongoing support!
Parapraumu School PTA
“PLAY YOUR PART”.
PART of the Family/Kia kotahi tatou was developed from our school being part of
the PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) professional develop-
ment. P.A.R.T is designed to provide an overarching concept that all involved with Paraparaumu School will live by, that includes students, staff and parents and caregivers. It is designed to nurture a positive environment by promoting respectful and caring relationships that support student Hauora, (wellbeing).
For the first three weeks of this term we will be focusing on the value of ‘Positivity’. How can I improve my family positivity at home?
Here are some tips to help you boost positivity within your family and manage difficult emotions that may arise at this time and in the future.
- Be kind to ourselves
- Build new routines
- Don’t forget the essentials
- Make time for things you enjoy
- Name and tame big emotions
- Calming techniques
- Reflecting and learning