KENAKENA SCHOOL Donovan Road, P.O. Box 1441, Paraparaumu Beach Phone: 298 4011 Cell: 027 7818315 office1@kenakena.school.nz Fax: 2982011 accounts@kenakena.school.nz

Keep your child safe: If absent please contact the office before 9.30am

Thursday, 4 March, 2010 Term 1 Week 5

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

He mihi tenei kia koutou nga matua, me nga kaitiaki o a tatou tamariki. Tena koutou katoa

Year 7&8 students were recently given the opportunity to have a go at sailing through a partnership with Yachting New Zealand and their ‘Have a Go’ programme. Forty seven of our students enjoyed sailing on Waikanae Estuary and Pauatahanui Inlet learning new skills and gaining confidence on the water. Organising teacher Sue Gray was impressed enough with Yachting NZ’s programme and organisation to make an advanced booking for 2011.

Thank you, to the parents who assisted with transport and supervision.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AT KENAKENA

Given the recent spate of natural disasters worldwide it is timely to update you on our emergency management plans at Kenakena.

Kenakena has sound plans to cover a range of emergencies in our Crisis Management Plan and Emergency Evacuation Guide. We also have a Pandemic Plan.

Our planning covers contingencies for earthquake, flood, tsunami, fire, terrorism, bomb threat, suspicious substance, dangerous intruder, chemical hazard and pandemic.

For earthquakes in particular, things mostly revolve around on-site management followed by any decisions to evacuate.

With flood alerts and tsunami, we rely on Civil Defence to give advice prior to evacuation decisions being made. We have a civil defence radio here at school which is tested on a weekly basis. We also rely on parents and Civil Defence to keep communication channels open. We have contingency plans in place should we need to keep a large number of children on site for a length of time. It is vital that you keep the school informed of your current emergency contact details.

The Kapiti Coast is regarded by Civil Defence as a ‘moderate risk’ area for tsunami compared to Wellington and Palliser Bay (High Risk) and Wairarapa (Very High Risk).

We also run earthquake drills and building evacuation drills at school.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONS

Triennial Board of Trustees elections are occurring shortly. Information on the elections will be communicated to you including information on nominations, which will be called for by March 15.

What is a school board of trustees?

Every state and state-integrated school in New Zealand has a board of trustees. Boards bring families, communities and schools together to work for a quality education for our children.

The board of trustees is a Crown entity. It is the employer of all school staff and sets the school’s overall strategic direction. The school's principal is the board’s ‘chief executive’ and manages the school operation in line with the board’s policies.

The membership of the school board includes elected parent representatives, an elected staff representative and the principal. If the school has students above Year 9, the board also includes a student representative.

For more information on the role of the board of trustees go to www.trustee-election.co.nz.

PARENTING TIP OF THE WEEK FROM PARENTS INC

Coming Home

Returning home after a busy day at work or having someone return home when you’ve been caring for children, gives everybody something to look forward to. The reality, however, can sometimes disappoint, especially if there is an unacknowledged mismatch in how you and your partner prefer to unwind.

If one of you needs quiet time to get changed and ‘file away’ the day’s events, and the other looks forward to lots of physical affection and conversation, what can be done? Be honest about what you need, be aware of each other’s preferences, and be willing to sometimes place your partner’s needs above your own.

Bruce McDonald

PRINCIPAL

“KEEPING OURSELVES SAFE”

Throughout the next few weeks Kenakena School will be taking part in the unit Getting Help, which is part of the personal safety programme Keeping Ourselves Safe. You would have received a notice about this a few days ago.

To be successful, Keeping Ourselves Safe needs your help and support. Parents are welcome to come to school and help with classroom activities. Information will be sent home about this. Some Home Book Activities will come home for you to work on with your child.

It is important that you participate as much as possible, so that you can reinforce the messages children are getting and help your child use his or her new skills with confidence.

A parents’ meeting will be held as follows:

Date: Tuesday March 9th

Time: 7pm

Venue: staffroom

More information can be found at http://www.police.govt.nz/service/yes/resources/violence/kos1.html

Strike Percussion Show

Fresh from wowing audiences in Melbourne and their highly successful collaboration with Kora at the Wellington Townhall, Strike percussion are coming to Kenakena School on Thursday March 11th.

This year the programme will feature repertoire from Strike’s recently released album “Sketches” including works from New Zealand’s premier percussion composer Gareth Farr. (The school will receive a copy of this CD). As the School Parent Network is subsidising this show the cost per student will only be $4.00.

Thank you once again to the SPN for their continued support of culture at Kenakena School.

This show is for all students.

Please send this money to school in an envelope with your child’s name and class number on it. Place the envelope into the RED box in the admin area.

Cathie Conner

PARENT NETWORK FRIDAY LUNCHES

There will be Friday Lunches again tomorrow.

Friday Lunches will start again tomorrow – Friday 5th March for the rest of the term. We are still in need of volunteers and the continuance of the lunches next term will be dependant upon getting more volunteers.

New order forms will come home with children today and will also be emailed as an attachment to those receiving the newsletter via email and put up on the school website for you to print off if you wish.

More info or offers of help please call Andrea Lyall - 905 8044

Kapiti Junior Hockey Club

2010 Primary Winter Hockey Season starts 24th April. Minis (Pre, Y1 & Y2) play Saturdays 8.30-9.30am, Juniors (Y3/4) Saturdays 9.30-11am, Intermediate (Y5/6) Wednesdays 3.30- 6.30pm & seniors(yr7/8) playing home and away games in Horowhenua on a Tuesday 3.30-7.30pm. Club registration fee $40 minis, $50 all other grades, $10 discount each additional child from same family. Registrations to your school office or made direct to club at www.kapitihockey.org.nz or queries to Kirsty Rollander on 9020280 or rolly5@clear.net.nz Regos CLOSE 15 March

FUN RUN!

On Sunday 7th March the Rotary Club of Kapiti is holding a fun run starting from the creek beside the Paraparaumu Boating Club and heading south along the sand.

Times/Distances: 10:00 to 10:30 for 5-6yr olds (0.5km), 10:30 to 11:00 for 7-10yr olds (1.5), 11:00 to 11.30 for 11+ yr olds (3km).

Course: Starts/Finishes at the end of the Mclean Street shops running from the creek beside the Paraparaumu Boating Club and heading south along the sand, and then back to the start/finish line.

Cost: $3 (Kenakena School receives a percentage of the money raised based on how many students enter)

Registration: Registrations at school have now closed, however you may enter on the day after 9am.

Come along and enjoy the fun!!

TOUCH

Coaches…Please nominate players for the: Most Valuable Player, Most improved Player and the Sportsperson award. Please specify if they are male or female.

Email nominations to: kphillips@kenakena.school.nz or call the school 04 298 4011.

Touch Finishes: on Thursday 18th March.

Prize giving: will be on Wednesday 25th March & Thursday 26th March 2010 at the time the games are usually played.

As this is a school community newsletter, please let the school office know of any successes that your child/children may have had outside the school. We are only too happy to share their achievements.

The Board of Trustees in no way validates or endorses services/products advertised.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

WIN A FLATTO YOYO !!!

Flatto’s are back! Just to let you know Flatto’s are in store for a limited time. If you collect 15 stickers or 3 barcodes from Flatto packs you can send them in and get a Flatto Yoyo.

Another fun way to encourage kids to eat fruit.

More details on winning a yoyo www.flatto.co.nz

I will be contact again soon regarding the YUMMY sticker sports gear promotion for 2010.

SPORTS

Netball Kapiti are running development days for Y7 and Y8 players next month. This is open to any player who wishes to attend. I do encourage those keen to play rep netball this season to attend.

Your school coaches are welcome to come and watch and maybe pick up some helpful coaching tips for the season. There is no cost to attend.

Y7 Sunday 7th March

Y8 Sunday 14th March

9-9:30am
registration/warm up

9:30-10:30
Ball/movement

10:30-10:45
morning tea

10:45-12pm
Defence


12pm-1:15pm
Attack


1:15-1:45
Lunch


1:45-2:30pm
Umpiring

Email amy@netballkapiti.org.nz to register or ph 9021249

KAPITI COAST RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB REGISTRATION DAY

Between 11am and 3pm pm Sunday 14 March 2010 at Coastlands Mall outside STIRLING SPORTS. 5 - 9 yrs (mini footy) 10 - 12 yrs (mod league)

(Mini Footy and Mod League is a modified version of the adult’s game)

$25.00 per player or $35.00 per family (2 or more children)

If you require further information please contact by phone or txt:

Al Kapa Ph: 0273471335 or Karen Feary Ph: (04) 2992399

Please bring your birth certificate as well

FOR SALE.

15 boys tee shirts and 3 pair boys shorts. Size range 4 - 7 years. Includes popular brands " JK ", " Urban ", " Next " (UK), " Mango ", " Pumpkin Patch ", " Bugle Boy " ( USA). All in excellent condition and from smoke free home. $40 the lot. Ph Kerry 9023616

EVENTS

Emergency Services & Children’s Day Sunday March 7th 2010 Paraparaumu Airport Eastern runway. 10am to 4pm

We have a large number of community groups that have said they would like to take part, parents centre, Plunket car safety, St Johns youth cadets, Fire service, Police dog display, Drug proof your kids, Parents Inc etc. We also have EMS & Westpac rescue chopper and fixed wing attending.

The event is aimed to provide a family day out and gives local community organisations an opportunity to raise awareness of themselves and their services, provide information and education from the emergency services, craftspeople a chance to display and sell their wares; charities a chance to raise funds, and youth entertainers the chance to show their talents.

The usual entertainment .....merry go round, bouncy castles, food and other entertainment including groups from Kapiti and Paraparaumu Colleges.

Funds raised from donations at the gate go to Family Matters Foundation

Further info contact : Alison on 0274418770 or email alison@cscp.co.nz

10.00am Welcome MC -Grant Walker -Beach FM

10.30am Westpac Rescue crew

10.55am Gold Coast NZ Rock n Roll Club

11.15am Bradley Garner

11.40am Sarah—Mad Scientist

12.00pm Police dog display

12.30pm Westpac Rescue crew

1.00pm Déjà vu and Krystal Wright & Kalin Wara

2.30pm Kapiti College—Entertainers

3.00pm Paraparaumu College—Entertainers

Library Story times are 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm in their

Marquee

ATC and Waikanae Combat Hapkido Marquee’s—various

displays and activities throughout the day.

HISTORICAL PRESENTATION

Hear the fascinating story, of how the life of a twelve year old girl (Tarore) changed Te Rauparaha's son so much that he brought peace amongst New Zealand’s tribes

Presentation at 8pm Saturday 6th and 13th March by the duck pond at Mclean Park. The presentation has data projector slides of many of the historical people and places involved. Suitable for all ages. Any questions phone Paul Vince 0274 462 462

Free Demonstration of Chinese Marital Arts and Qigong with Master Michael Tse.

Friday 12 March 7-8pm. St Paul's Parish Hall, Kapiti Road Paraparaumu. A unique opportunity to witness traditional Chinese skills rarely seen in the West,

Chinese philosophy and healing will be discussed and an opportunity for audience questions.

More information contact Belinda Hadfield 298-7974 www.wildgooseqigong.org.nz

There are lots of sporting and recreational things to do in Kapiti in the coming months including:

7 MARCH: ADVENTURE RACING FOR YEARS 7 & 8

Accelerate Events in the Wairarapa are running intro to Adventure racing for Yr 7 & 8.

The course includes: * Trekking - on farmland / native bush / trails
* Flat water kayaking - single canoes/kayaks supplied (no experience required)
* Mountain biking - mainly down hill both on &, off road.
* Other mystery activities (no experience required), activities
They are thinking of running an event in the Kapiti/Wellington area so let me know if you are interested in such an event.

More details www.arevents.co.nz

14 MARCH: WAIKANATHLON

Splash and Dash bring you the Waikanathlon Triathlon– Duathlon – Fun Run or Swim/ Run. There are teams events also. 500m swim – flat 17 km ride and 5km riverbank run or walk. Details www.splashanddash.co.nz

International Day of the child.

MOA Music Inc. Ph: 021425826 Email. moamusic@hotmail.com

Sunday March 7th is a day set aside to focus on and celebrate our children. In Kapiti we will be holding a small Cabaret at Lembas Café, Poplar Ave in Raumati South. The idea is to create a welcoming stage for children to come and share their songs, stories, jokes, poems or just a thought or idea. To celebrate their talents and sharing.

Each child, group or choir usually do 1 – 3 numbers. We don’t have a fixed cap on age, so school students all qualify. The show starts around 2 pm.

Any parents or teachers wishing to know more can email the above address or phone Paul on 021425826. If people intend to perform a rsvp would assist in stage management and gauging running order etc.

St Patricks School Twilight Fair

Date: Wednesday 17th March (St Patricks Day)

From 5pm

Venue: St Patricks School, Tongariro St, Paraparaumu

Includes: Irish Food & Drink, Irish Music, Irish Dancing, Air Castle, Ponies.

Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy the entertainment.

SEMINARS/LESSONS

Gifted Child? Here’s your chance to come and try out One Day School, New Zealand’s longest running programme for gifted learners. On Friday 19th March 2009 Mind Adventure Day (MAD) sessions will be held 9.00 - 11.45am for children aged 6-8 years, and from 12.45 - 3.30pm for children aged 9-12 years. Sessions will be held in our One Day School classroom at Rangikura School, 95 Conclusion St, Ascot Park, Porirua. The cost is $30 per child. Parents and teachers welcome too. For more information, or to book a place for your child, please phone Shirley on 232 3523 or email shirley.lawn@giftededucation.org.nz

Singing Lessons

Hi - my name is Unity Wara and I have sung in many bands around the Coast including “déjà vu” which performed at Kenakena Fireworks many times and I have been singing for over 15 years. Do you want to learn how to sing or to have more confidence and stage presence and possibly develop into a group situation???
Then contact me on 9043155 or 0273508141 - $20 per half hour session (this applies for anyone of any age!!)

KENAKENA PLAYGROUP

A variety of fun indoor and outdoor play for pre-schoolers!

Wednesday mornings, 9am - 12pm (During Term time)

Scout Hall, Te Kupe Rd

Please bring a Gold coin donation and a piece of fruit to contribute to morning tea.

All welcome.

Any queries call Philippa on 9046838

Dates To Remember

Friday, 5th March Interschool Swimming Sports

Sunday, 7th March Rotary Fun Run

Thursday, 11th March Strike Percussion Show

Monday, 15th March Year 8 Kapiti Island Trip for Rooms 14 and 20

Tuesday, 16 March Ski Camp Parent Information Evening 7:00pm Endeavour Centre

Wednesday, 17th March Year 8 Kapiti Island Trip for Rooms 7, 16 and 19

Monday, 22 March BOT Meeting

Tuesday, 23rd March Teacher’s Paid Union Meeting from 12.30pm

Tuesday, 23rd March Melbourne Exchange Information Evening 7pm in the Endeavour Centre for Years 6-8

Friday, 26th March School Disco

Tuesday, 30th March Parent Network AGM – 7.30pm Staff Room – All welcome

Wednesday, 31 March Kauri PCT Challenge

Tuesday, 27 April School Cross Country

Tuesday, 4th May Parent Teacher Interviews (School finishes at 2pm)

Wednesday, 5th May Parent Teacher Interviews

Term 1 Ends Thursday 1st April 2010

Term 2 Starts Monday 19th April 2010

Monday, 24th May Jungle Bungle Show

Friday, 4th June Teacher Only Day

Monday, 7th June Queen’s Birthday Holiday

Monday, 21st June 1st Dose Year 8 Girl’s Gardisil Vaccine

Term 2 Ends Friday 2nd July 2010

Term 3 Starts Monday 19th July 2010

Tuesday, 10th August School Photo Day

Thursday, 12th August 2nd Dose Year 8 Girl’s Gardisil Vaccine

Monday, 6th September Ski Camp One

Monday, 13 September Ski Camp Two

Monday, 20th September Clean up NZ

Tuesday, 21st September Parent Teacher Interviews (School finishes at 2pm)

Wednesday, 22nd September Parent Teacher Interviews

Term 3 Ends Friday 24th September 2010

Term 4 Starts Monday, 11th October 2010

Monday, 25th October Labour Day Holiday

Thursday, 9th December Carol Singing

Monday, 13th December Year 7 Immunisation and 3rd Dose Year 8 Girl’s Gardisil Vaccine

Term 4 Ends Thursday 16th December 2010