WAIKANAE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 13 SEPTEMBER 2012 12 / 29 ...
WAIKANAE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 13 SEPTEMBER 2012 12 / 29 ...
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<strong>WAIKANAE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong> <strong>NEWSLETTER</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>SEPTEMBER</strong> <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong><br />
<strong>12</strong> / <strong>29</strong><br />
Dear Parents & Friends<br />
ODD SHOE DAY – FRIDAY 14 <strong>SEPTEMBER</strong>:<br />
Wear odd shoes to school tomorrow and bring a gold coin donation in aid of Children‟s<br />
Cancer charity.<br />
PE HEALTH CONSULTATION <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong>:<br />
The opportunity to provide your feedback about the programmes in place at Waikanae<br />
School will close next week. Further information about our programmes can be found on<br />
our school website under the Health and PE Consultation tab. Paper copies of this<br />
document can also be obtained from the office.<br />
<strong>WAIKANAE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong> NETBALL PRIZEGIVING:<br />
WHY? To conclude and celebrate the <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong> netball season!<br />
WHO: All welcome! Students will be released from class to attend<br />
WHEN: Tuesday 18 September (Week 10)<br />
WHERE: Waikanae School Hall<br />
TIME: 2.00 – 3.00pm<br />
NETBALL UNIFORMS: Please return all Netball uniforms. The $10 bond will be<br />
returned provided the netball fee has been paid. If you would like the $10 bond credited<br />
to your term activity fee account please contact the office.<br />
COMING DATES:<br />
14.09.<strong>12</strong> Scholastic Bookclub Orders close<br />
Odd Shoe Day (Children‟s Cancer fundraiser)<br />
18.09.<strong>12</strong> Netball Prizegiving, 2.00-3.00pm in School Hall<br />
19.09.<strong>12</strong> Phone a Friend Show by NZ Playhouse<br />
21.09.<strong>12</strong> Pet Day (separate Newsletter sent home)<br />
25.09.<strong>12</strong> Board of Trustees meeting, 7.30pm<br />
26.09.<strong>12</strong> New Zealand ShakeOut Earthquake Drill<br />
Frank van Kampen Sports Exchange v Kapanui School<br />
28.09.<strong>12</strong> End of Term 3<br />
ROAD PATROL PARENT SUPERVISOR NEEDED:<br />
We require a parent volunteer on Wednesday afternoons 2.50 – 3.15pm to<br />
supervise the Road Patrol Wardens. Do you have a spare half hour? This is a vital (if low<br />
key) role for the safety of our students at peak traffic flows. Also if you would be willing<br />
to be a reserve, please phone the office on 9026544.<br />
CANTEEN: Wednesday Special – Spaghetti Bolognaise $4.00<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> BANKING every Thursday with the National Bank from 8.30-9am.
BANDANNAS FOR CANTEEN:<br />
From 14 to 30 September we will be selling the bandanna‟s to fundraise money<br />
to support kids with cancer. We will be selling them outside Rooms <strong>12</strong> & <strong>13</strong>. They are<br />
$4 each. Please show your support to this great cause and get a bandanna from us.<br />
FIREWOOD FUNDRAISER:<br />
$350 per cord - Old Man Pine, Macrocarpa, Gum. Supplied and Delivered by Andy<br />
Murray of Andy’s Firewood<br />
For every cord purchased the school will receive $50. Support the school and stay warm<br />
at the same time! All funds raised will go towards our playground upgrades, this being<br />
either safety matting or artificial turf. The firewood is guaranteed to be of a high quality<br />
and will be ready to burn in the winter of 20<strong>13</strong>. (It is not suitable for burning in <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong>.)<br />
The payment of $350 is to be made to Andy upon delivery of the wood. This is strictly a<br />
pay as you go enterprise! Place your orders on-line in the School Website at this address:<br />
http://www.waikanae.school.nz/1844/forms/15-firewood-order-form/submissions/new<br />
Thank you for supporting the school.<br />
MEADOW FRESH COOL STUFF FOR KIDS<br />
PROMOTION:<br />
Thank you to all those parents and children who<br />
have returned completed sticker sheets. Please continue collecting stickers from specially<br />
marked Meadow Fresh milk and yoghurt packs so that our school can win a share of the<br />
cool art and sports prizes on offer. The promotion will run from 16 July – 14 October.<br />
Collection sheets are available from the school office or just collect and drop the stickers<br />
off at school.<br />
RAUMATI TECHNOLOGY CENTRE has joined the brand new Let‟s Cook with<br />
Parmco programme, hosted by Brett McGregor, to help get our kids into the kitchen to<br />
learn a few new skills and try some fun recipes. Plus, there‟s over $150,000 of prizes to<br />
be won! The programme is underway and runs until 25 September. It includes weekly<br />
cooking challenges with video tutorials and recipes, weekly prizes for participating<br />
students, and a page on the Let‟s Cook site to celebrate our students‟ cooking successes.<br />
So please visit www.letscookwithparmco.co.nz and vote for our Raumati Technology<br />
Centre before 25 September, one vote per person.<br />
COMMUNITY NOTICES:<br />
• Wanted: Do you have an unused barn or large shed in the Kapiti area? We are<br />
urgently seeking casual use of a building to hang, wash and dry marquees. Wishlist –<br />
concrete floor, water supply. Dream size – <strong>12</strong>x20m! but anything considered. Power<br />
a bonus, not a necessity. Call Jason on 021680848 or <strong>29</strong>37077.<br />
• Sewing Lessons: Available next term for 10 yrs or older. Send your details to Kim<br />
Potts jakiwi3@hotmail.com<br />
• For Sale: Holiday accommodation, Turangi Leisure Lodge (time share), 3 bedrooms,<br />
sleeps 8. Two separate weeks available, 28 Sept – 5 Oct and 5 – <strong>12</strong> Oct. $750 per<br />
week, ono. Everything provided except food. Phone Tom 9046617 or 021 <strong>29</strong>95019.
• For Sale: 2 nd hand Waikanae School jacket, good condition, size 8, $20. Ph 021<br />
02286536.<br />
• For Sale: Vegie plants, flower seedlings, trees, shrubs, fruit trees. Gus Evans<br />
Nurseries, <strong>12</strong> Utauta Street, Waikanae.<br />
• Mucky Monday: Stay and play at ABC Waikanae, 9am to 10.30 for the month of<br />
September and October. Paint and messy play activities for under twos. An<br />
opportunity for your child to socialise with other children their age, so come along for<br />
morning tea and meet the new centre manager Jo and her team.<br />
• The Kapiti Coast Museum invites you to visit the latest exhibition: "The Great Shoe<br />
Shuffle - shoes from 1800 - 1990". It includes the famous, the fabulous and the<br />
freaky! 9 Elizabeth Street, Waikanae, open 2-4pm Saturday and Sunday, other times<br />
by arrangement. Group visits welcome. Free entry. Phone 90563<strong>13</strong> or visit<br />
www.kapiticoastmuseum.org.nz.<br />
• Fashion Show: Spring/Summer Collection, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club,<br />
Wednesday <strong>12</strong> September, 7.30pm. Free glass bubbles with every ticket, nibbles,<br />
goodie bags and spot prizes. Tickets $20 Phone: 902 9555 bedlamhair01@clear.net.nz<br />
• Te Horo School Country Fair: Saturday 15 September, gates open 11am. Stalls,<br />
food, fun, rides, raffles, entertainment. Eftpos available. A fun filled family afternoon<br />
with plenty of bargains & non stop entertainment.<br />
• Messy Church: Sunday 16 September, 4pm @ St Paul‟s Church Hall, Kapiti Road,<br />
Paraparaumu. Come along for some family fun & experience God in a different way.<br />
Our theme for this Sunday is “Loaves & Fishes”. We have drama, storytelling, games,<br />
music & singing and messy activities such as painting, glueing, chalking and sticking.<br />
This monthly event comes with free refreshments and light supper. For more<br />
information call the Church office: (04) 904 7300.<br />
• Kapiti's Amazing Race - 22 September <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong>: You have seen the TV show, now<br />
give it a go yourself! Get your team of 4 together and enter Kapiti's Amazing Race.<br />
$100 per team. Fun challenges, a great day out. Participants must be 15 years or<br />
older. Get in quick, team numbers are limited. Contact Fiona - 027 4106502 or<br />
kapitiamazingrace@gmail.com for your entry form and more details. Proceeds to<br />
Waikanae Kindergarten.<br />
• Forest Lakes Holiday Camp: A non denominational Youth Camp to be held Monday<br />
to Friday, 1-5 October for 8-<strong>12</strong> year young girls & boys. If anyone is interested they<br />
can ring the office on 06-364 8218 or email us at info@forestlakes.org.nz or look at<br />
our website for registration forms and pricing of holiday camp on<br />
www.forestlakes.org.nz.<br />
• Raumati Swimming Club: Swim Fit for teens - Monday & Wednesday 6-7pm $75<br />
10 trip swim card. Adult - Learners/Improvers Friday 6-7pm $70 10 trip swim card.<br />
Block Course in Holidays - development courses for children of any age - beginners/<br />
learners/improvers. First and Second week block courses available. Only $50 per<br />
week. Contact Lesley 902 0420.<br />
• Kapiti Learn To Swim is taking bookings for the October School Holiday program<br />
and or Term 4 <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong>. We are an exclusive Learn To Swim facility and we are<br />
passionate about everything Learn To Swim. We cater for all levels, preschool to<br />
Adults. Ensure your child has the skills to survive in the water. Visit our website<br />
www.swimminglessons.co.nz or ring 04 <strong>29</strong>72465 for more information.
• Pasture Raised Pork: A sustainable small farm in Te Horo producing 100% free<br />
range boutique pork products for discerning meat lovers. Quality pork cuts, gluten free<br />
sausages in natural casings, Manuka smoked hams & bacons. Free Kapiti delivery<br />
($60 minimum order). www.kapitifreerangepork.co.nz or phone Leanne 027 3766152.<br />
• Aikido: A beginner course in Aikido for adults (16yrs+) starts at 11am on Saturday<br />
<strong>29</strong> September at the Waikanae Wrestling Club, on Park Ave. The course will last for<br />
three weeks and costs $35. Aikido is not an aggressive or competitive activity. It helps<br />
develop coordination, timing & agility. Only a moderate level of fitness is required.<br />
For further details about the club see www.aikidokapiti.webs.com, email<br />
aikidokapiti@gmail.com or contact Blair (904 3396). Children (10-<strong>13</strong> yrs) interested<br />
in Aikido can join at the start of Term 4. Our 'kids' class is held from 9am to 10am on<br />
Saturdays.<br />
• Enrol Now Spring School Holiday Programme (KidzOwn O.S.C.A.R) Crazy Cool<br />
Activities Include – Kool Kiwiana Day, Dance It Up, Gaming Day, Laser Force,<br />
Kapiti Island for Seniors*, Movies, Kayaking, Swimming, PLUS Loads Of Spring<br />
Themed Activities. Download Enrolment Form from our website<br />
www.KidzOwn.co.nz or contact our friendly Head Office Team on 0800 543 9696 or<br />
Enquiries@KidzOwn.co.nz. *Strictly Limited Numbers<br />
• The Lighthouse is open for October holiday programme enrolments. „Lets Party‟ is<br />
the theme celebrating 10 years of the Lighthouse. Roller disco, Red carpet & Princess<br />
Parties, Go carting etc. Cost $5 per hr capped at $190 per wk. WINZ subsidies<br />
available. See WINZ on Thursday 20 September 4.30-6pm at the Lighthouse. Phone<br />
<strong>29</strong>88549 or www.thekapitilighthouse.co.nz for a full schedule & registration form.<br />
• Kapiti Gymnastics Club October Holiday Programme for 5-<strong>12</strong> year olds, from 1 – 5<br />
October & 8 – <strong>12</strong> October 1-3pm, $14 per day or $60 for the week. Bookings<br />
essential. Phone <strong>29</strong>8 7010 or e-mail kapitigym@xtra.co.nz for more details. Check<br />
out our new website www.kapitigymnastics.co.nz for Enrolment details for Term 4.<br />
• Staglands: Kids get ½ price admission into Staglands, Akatarawa Valley every week<br />
day of the October school holidays. Come & meet our gorgeous new arrivals, bring<br />
a picnic or BBQ and enjoy a great family day out. Offer valid: 9.30am – 5pm every<br />
weekday of holidays (Monday – Friday) <strong>29</strong> September - 14 October (excludes<br />
weekends). Adults $19, Children (4–15 years) $4, Children (3 & under) Free. (Note:<br />
offer is not available in conjunction with any other special group rate or offer).<br />
• Tennis Holiday Programme: First week of the school holidays, 1-5 October, 9am-<br />
<strong>12</strong>pm daily. Tennis lessons, drills, games and heaps of FUN. Cost, $20 per day.<br />
Register with Jamie Atkinson on 902 <strong>12</strong>49-0275 739 302 or<br />
atkinson.tennis@gmail.com<br />
• Craft Garden October School Holidays: From 1 - <strong>12</strong> October, from 8:30am -<br />
3:30pm @ St Pauls Anglican Church Hall in Paraparaumu. Children are welcome to<br />
come along on a casual basis. To enrol please call 0800 272 385 or<br />
visit www.craftgarden.co.nz. $27 per day per child, 2 children $50, 3 children $70<br />
(same family). OSCAR approved, WINZ subsidies available.<br />
• Theatreworks Holiday Programme: A week of performing arts activities<br />
culminating with showtime for friends & family. 8 - <strong>12</strong> October. Held in Waikanae.<br />
Information from Michelle <strong>29</strong>3 7784.
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