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June 2014 No. 16
Kia ora koutou
The term is flying by. I guess that is what happens when you are having fun. There is certainly never a dull
moment at Paihia School. :)
Last week all classes enjoyed learning about road safety with Constable Rob Drummond and their
teachers. The Big Wheels, Little Wheels day was very exciting. It was great to see so many students bring
their bike, skateboard or scooter to school. We did go through a few sticking plasters because of the races
Constable Rob instigated but overall it was a successful day. It is so important our students are safe on the
road as riders and/or pedestrians.
I had intended to send out further consultation last week but got distracted with behaviour that concerned
me greatly. Thank you so much to all the parents who have expressed their support for a strong stance
against fighting. I will continue to do my best to make Paihia School a safe happy place.
This week I would like to share with you the general results of the consultation I sent out several weeks ago.
The following are those things that more than one person commented on. For the full results please see the
office noticeboard.
(a) weaknesses of Paihia School: lack of leadership roles especially for senior students, lack of te reo
Maori, lack of ICT, lack of respect, bullying and unpleasant toilets.
(b) The positives are overwhelmingly the teachers, followed by the friendliness, good parent involvement,
open door policy, community spirit and the special events that the school is involved in such as gala days,
sports, Christmas parade, gardening, etc.
(c) Suggestions for the future include teaching te reo Mori, camps, having high expectations, retaining our
Year 7 & 8s, no bullying, teaching more music, and having ICT devices for learning.
Some of these ideas require further consultation as I am aware people have different opinions. What I can
promise you is that we will consider all viewpoints. Therefore I have attached some further questions about
some topical issues so I can get a better idea of where to lead your school. I look forward to once again
reading your ideas. I would also like to have a Paihia School community meeting early next term.
Have a great week. Ka pai ou wiki kouotou katoa. Ka kite.
Jane Lindsay
Principal
New Lunch Menu
We are excited to be offering some new healthy options for the students lunches.
The old menu will only be available on Mondays now with a new healthy twist. Flavoured milks go off the
menu and each lunch order will be accompanied by a piece of fruit instead.
We will continue to provide sushi and noodle soup on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On Wednesdays and Fridays we have a new range of freshly made sandwiches and filled rolls from our local
bakery. The prices for the freshly made food are what we pay our local suppliers, so the school does not profit
from this service. We are extremely grateful to our local business owners who are supporting us with reasonable
prices and delivery to the school.
Breakfast Club
Thanks to some wonderful volunteers, we are able to offer breakfast before school to any children who need it.
There is no need to go to class hungry. We are also lucky to receive donations of fruit each week and these are
offered to children who need a bit extra at morning tea and lunch times.
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Public Health Nurse
Phone Trish Watson on 021432081 if you need advice or assistance on your childs health. She visits the school regularly
on a Wednesday morning.
Nitenz head lice treatments available at the office - $5 each to clear.
Netball
Junior netball programme starts Saturday June 7
th
(Year 1 & 2 girls & boys) from 9.00am to 9.45am. There
will be 8 weeks of fun, learning netball skills with the clubs leadership girls. Cost is $10 for the 8 weeks (sorry
no casuals). Registration forms are available at the office or go to www.kerikerinetballcentre.co.nz.
Junior netball tournament Sunday 22
nd
June 9.00am cost is $50 per team, grades 4 8, enquiries to Raewyn
Neale 0210543737 or [email protected]
Netball Draw for Saturday 7
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June
Time Team Court Versus
9.00am Paihia Ferns (1
st)
7 * Riverview Minions
9.45am BOI Krimz 4 The Tigers
10.30am Paihia Mystics 1 Keri Jetz
10.30am Kia Kaha 5 Swamp Chicks
10.30am Paihia Ferns (2
nd
) 7 * Red Dragons
*Paihia Ferns have two games this week
Hockey Team - There is still room for some more players to join the hockey team. Please phone Natasha on
021 192 0040 if you want to play. Our games will start on June 25
th
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Make your own piupiu workshop -Local weaver Donna Baker starts on Tuesday 10
th
June at Kororareka Marae, Russell.
The course is one day a week for seven weeks. Contact Lydia on 021 08407233.
Community Meeting Wednesday 11
th
June at 4pm -There will be a meeting in the Paihia Memorial Hall to discuss the
use of Paihias Fire Station building as a community centre.
Fish For Ever - Check out www.fishforever.org.nz to complete the community consultation document. There is still time to
have your say on this important matter.
Our new lunch order menu!
Monday School Menu Mince pie and fruit
Mince & cheese pie and fruit
Sausage roll and fruit
Mini pizza and fruit
Hot dog and fruit $3.50
Cool sips water $1.50
Extra piece of fruit .50c
Tuesday & Thursday
The Noodle Bar
Sushi $3.00
Chicken noodle soup $3.50
Wednesday & Friday
Paihia Bakery
Clubhouse sandwich ham or chicken
Brown bread sandwich - ham, chicken or vegetarian
Molenburg sandwich ham & egg or chicken & egg
Filled roll roast beef, chicken satay, ham & egg or chicken $4.00
Quote for the week:
Enthusiasm is the daily food of successful people.
Marie Svistunov
Coming Events
Friday 6
th
June Room 8 assembly
Wednesday 18
th
June Parent Interviews1.00pm 6.00pm
Thursday 19
th
June Kite making
Friday 20
th
June Maromaku Sports Day
Friday 27
th
June Matariki Celebration Day - Whnau Day
Thursday 3
rd
July Disco
Friday 4
th
July Last day of Term Two
