Newsletter - Hauraki Plains College

The Information Hub
Amanda Fitzpatrick
The Hub is buzzing with the up and coming Interschool
Chess Tournament; we have 38 students
willing to compete against other schools which is
fantastic. You can check out our teams on
www.chesspower.co.nz
Our Chess Champ for Term 2 was Nathan
Broadbent with the Checkers Champ being JK
Makiha. Well done, boys.
We have managed to catalogue and put in at least
50 new books which the students are loving.
Thanks to Jackie Uerata, who does all the book
covering in a voluntary capacity.
A recent activity in the Hub at lunchtimes are the
Jigsaw races, working in pairs the kids race to
make their jigsaw which is between 60 and 100
pieces. They are really enjoying this and, of
course, there are prizes for the winners (which
always helps). I actually ran out of jigsaws and had
to buy more from Trade Me as this proved so
popular!
As always, we are looking for old magazines and
newspapers for all departments at schoo; they are
always appreciated.
At present there are far too many overdue books;
it is the student’s job to take responsibility to get
their books back on time or renewed if they want
them longer. The due date is stamped in the
book. Students need to make the right choice of
managing their books, particularly as there are
students who are waiting for a lot of the overdue
books. PLEASE get the books back asap.
Make & Model
Amanda & Christina
The 6 th Make & Model Fashion Show was a huge
success once again with 116 entries competing on
the catwalk to a full house on Saturday night, the
audience were “WOWED” by the talent. The
contestants were amazing and all had a great
time, the confidence oozed out along with the
smiling faces, which is always something special
to see. The boys did a great job being the minority
but also proving they are just as good! Yes
Christina and I put a lot of work into the show,
but without the students and their enthusiasm we
wouldn’t have a show; so we thank them along
with the awesome judges . The date is set for the
7 th show next year August 18 th 2012, Annah
Stretton will be back which is fantastic. A new
category will be “Dare to Dream Street Wear” for
the mums who missed out this year, so sewing
machines out and thinking caps on please. St
Peters of Cambridge have said they loved it and
will be back which is always encouraging. The
fundraiser is always a huge benefit to the “WOW”
girls. By the time you read this newsletter we will
be in Wellington enjoying the “World of Wearable
Arts Show” and having a ball with 22 lovely girls.
Greg Honasan is raising money for his China trip
and is selling the Make and Model Fashion Show
photos along with a $5.00 video. The order forms
can be found at the student centre and the
students are able to view the photos at school on
the intranet. The photos are great and the video
is well worth having.
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