NCEA exams have started this week, with a slight
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NCEA exams have started this week, with a slight
NCEA exams have started this week, with a slight change from the norm with Level One Science leading the way. The country’s biggest exam, Level One English will have happened this morning and we hope our students were well prepared and did well. Over the next week the majority of our students will sit their final exams and will then be able to relax and start to enjoy their summer break. longer than other secondary and area schools. How this has come about we are unsure but it does present issues for staffing around maximum teacher contact time and more obvious is the tiredness of the children, especially in the primary school with a 3.15pm finish. What has been discussed with staff and the Board of Trustees is to shave 15 minutes off the school day to bring it more in line with other secondary and area schools. What this will mean is that from the start Yesterday 60 of our students travelled to Cheviot of 2015 that the school day will start at 8.45 as it for the combined Hurunui Primary schools currently does and will finish at 3pm every day. athletics and they did exceptionally well. Hurunui There will be no early finish on a Tuesday. College students placed very highly across the To enable this we have cut out the 15 minute majority of the events including a dominant whanau time for secondary students in the performance in the relays, and we will have a morning, so there will be no loss of learning time strong showing at the Canterbury athletics in a and students will go straight to Period 1 classes at few weeks’ time. It was wonderful to see the the start of the day. students managing themselves so well during the day and supporting each other alongside the I hope all get to enjoy the long weekend and events. Thank you to all the parents who took the possibly get into town to enjoy the show. time to come and support their children. We had a huge contingent there on the day. Also well Nāku noa, nā done to Cheviot for running a very good event. Stephen Beck Principal With only four weeks left in the term the time is quickly sliding by. We have two positions in the primary school that close today and we will be looking to make appointments over the next two weeks. As we head into next year we are making a few changes to school structures, as has been written about in past newsletters and the final one of notable difference will be the length of the school day. The Hurunui College school day length is substantially longer than all other primary schools and marginally Week ending 14th November 2014 This week’s newsletter sponsored by: Bill, Maureen and Ben Bamford Enter to learn Leave to serve Whakauru Ki Te Ako, Wehe Atu Kia Manaakitia SCHOOL NOTICES A reminder that tomorrow (Thursday 13th November) is an additional holiday attached to Canterbury Anniversary weekend. Let’s hope we don’t see anyone standing out at their bus stops. Year 9-10 Exams start next Friday and carry through to Tuesday the following week. Year 0-10 Hanmer Springs Trip On Tuesday 9th December Year 0-10 will be visiting Hanmer Springs as an end of year activity. We are planning that the students will be participating in fun house activities before eating lunch and then will go to the Hanmer Springs Pools for a swim. The PTA has generously donated funds to keep the cost of transport down for all families. The cost is $11. For those wishing to go on the hydro slide (min height 1.2m) there is an additional $10. If the weather is unsuitable, there is no postponement date. A letter will be coming out next week. As there are so many records broken we have displayed a notice in the office that you are most welcome to come and view. Hurunui Primary Schools Sports Association Athletics were held in Cheviot on Tuesday 11th November. Well done to the 57 students who travelled to Cheviot and performed very well. the weather was great over there. As at print I haven't received all the results, however I do know we did very well in most of the relays. Thank you to the students, your behaviour was outstanding and to all the parents/ grandparents who came and supported your child/children or grandchildren. Sporting Events Coming Up Wednesday 3rd December: Athletics - Primary Sport Canterbury Championships Monday 8th December: Amuri X-change (Year 5-10) Friday 5th December: Final Junior Basketball COMMUNITY NOTICES Coming Events Week 5 Term 4 13/11 Board of Trustees Day, school closed 14/11 Canterbury Show Day, school closed Week 6 Term 4 19/11 Year 10 Waitohi River 20/11 Year 6 Leadership celebration 20/11 Year 9 Waitohi River 21/11 Primary assembly Week 7 Term 4 24/11 Year 9/10 exams 26/11 Board of Trustees agenda closes 12 noon 28/11 Year 4–6 reports home Week 8 Term 4 1/12 Board of Trustees meeting 7.30pm 3/12 Year 10 tramp 3/12 Canterbury Primary Athletics 5/12 Year 7-10 reports home. Check our website www.hurunuicollege.school.nz and follow the link to our school calendar for further school events. North Canterbury Junior Basketball competition Draw for Friday 14th November : No games Canterbury Anniversary Day: Results from Friday 7th October were as follows: Hurunui Hoopsters won 7-4 Hurunui Hotshots won 45-9 Hurunui Hurricanes won 35-7 Hurunui College Athletic Results have now all been collated and a number of students performed exceptionally well with a number of records broken. Congratulations to the following students who have broken one or more records this year: Jessica Fincham, Olivia Frame, Lucy Frame, Nik McMullan, Tessa Allan, Caleb Beck, Holly Crean, Sophie Thompson, Fred Calder, Michael Courto, Kelvin Hawley, Zoe Watson, Manny Crichton, Katie Keeble, Charlotte Cassidy, Emma Schroder, Ben Hassall, Nathan Hawley, Caleb McMullan, Jakob Pascoe, Brandon Thornley, Gussie Cameron, Georgie Bethell, Connor Wilson. CHURCH SERVICES for 16th November 2014 Anglican 10am Glenmark Presbyterian 10am St James Catholic 11.45am Culverden Living Waters Hurunui 10am to 12 noon 47 Princes Street, Waikari. All welcome. Waikari Gospel Hall 11:15am Sunday School and Bible teaching, Denham Terrace HURUNUI COLLEGE PTA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE The PTA will be running a raffle at the Hurunui College Prize giving. We require donations of none-perishable items. Please send any donations to the school office. Thank you. BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION Voting papers have been posted to all on the Roll. If you have not received a paper and think you should have, please contact the Returning Officer, Pat Manning, 314-4160. VEGETABLE GARDENERS NEWS FLASH Get your A&P show potatoes and onion seedlings into the ground now. Rangiora Mitre 10 Mega has raised the stakes. The prize vouchers for best entry in each section have been increased to $50. FREE giant pumpkin plants will be available next week at the Hawarden PGG-Wrightson store. Pumpkins need to be planted in rich soil with lots of compost. They need regular watering and plenty of side dressings of manure. To prevent the wind whipping the young plants from the ground protect them with a small tyre or surround with anchor stones. When the pumpkins form, select the best one and snip the others off. It is a good idea to place a sheet of cardboard or similar beneath the pumpkin to prevent bottom rot. STAR & GARTER HOTEL WAIKARI. Friday 28th November – Movember Judging 8pm Prize for the best Mo. Spot Prizes Supporting Prostate Cancer Donations all go back to your own community Our vision for Hurunui College is as an inspirational learning community where all students are empowered to stand tall and reach their full potential. LUNCH LADY Next Lunch Lady on Wednesday 19th November. LIBRARY NOTICE Please note that on Thursday 13th November the Hawarden Community library will be open from 9am-4pm. On Friday 14th November, the library will be closed, due to the public holiday. OVER 65’S EXERCISE CLASS A huge thank you to Michelle Hawke who will be taking the Tuesday classes until the end of the year. Upcoming events: Tuesday 2nd December – shared morning tea to celebrate Edith O’Carroll’s 90th birthday at 11.am (community all welcome). Friday 12th December – Christmas lunch 12pm in Hawarden Hall, $10 (subsidised) names to Sarah Sidey by 1st December in class or ring 314-2008. RED CROSS - The next meeting of the Hawarden-Waikari Red Cross will be held in the Presbyterian Lounge on Monday 17th November at 1.30 pm. Please note change of date and time. All welcome. OPEN MORNING Come join us for morning tea on Saturday 29th November to meet me and my family. This will be an opportunity to parents to find out more about Sunflowers Preschool and get a feel for the centre. Bring yourself, your family and any interested friends. PRESCHOOL XMAS PARTY Thursday December 4th at Hawarden Playcentre 10am onwards. Bring a $5 named present for your own child, and a plate of finger food to share. Father Christmas arrives at 11.am on a fire engine!! All children in the district are welcome! WAIKARI HEALTH CENTRE New GP – Dr Juan Orive Siviter has unfortunately returned to Spain due to a sudden, serious family illness. While we are pursuing other options we are being assisted by Dr Des Slassor and Dr Rob Milnes for the next couple of months. Rob worked here as a locum last year. Dr Racle continues to work here one day a week. After Hours There is always a doctor or rural nurse specialist on call - please phone the Health Centre on the number below during normal business hours and after hours and you will be directed to the appropriate assistance. The After Hours calls are managed by HML (Homecare Medical Ltd) who will assess your needs and advise your best course of action. The Dermoscopy Centre Dr Julia Racle: Next clinic at Waikari is 4th December, please phone the Health Centre for an appointment for a skin check. Repeat Prescriptions The Health Centre requires 48 hours notice to do repeat phone prescriptions if they have been authorized by the GP. Please keep track of how many tablets you have left. B4 School Checks if you have a child who has turned 4 and has not had one of these free checks please contact us. Free Cervical Smear Clinic One of our nurses has completed the “smear takers” course and will be holding a clinic Wednesday 3rd December, during the morning. It is a requirement of the course that she completes a number of smears under supervision, which Dr Racle will do on this day. Please phone to book an appointment. Podiatry Clinic 3rd December – Julia Home will be running a clinic during the morning. We have funding from Manchester Unity Welfare Trust Board to fund podiatry for people over 65 years. Physiotherapy Arsenio from Physio South is at the Health Centre on Tuesday and Friday mornings. A doctor’s referral is not required. Phone 0508 474 9746 for an appointment. Visiting Dietitian We have a dietitian at the Health Centre every 2 months, next date is 20th November 2014. Please phone the practice nurse if you would like an appointment for dietary advice. Appointments not Attended If you are unable to attend an appointment you have made please contact the Health Centre as soon as possible to cancel it. Failing to cancel an appointment wastes the doctors time and deprives another person who needs to be seen. We would appreciate you keeping track of when your appointments are. Repeated nonattendance may result in you being charged. Waikari Health Centre Ph 314-4506. Website www.waikarihealth.co.nz NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING VENUE The Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee public meeting 17th November 2014. Venue – Waikari Hall, Princes Street, Waikari. Time – 4.30pm – 6pm EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR HURUNUI RESIDENTS Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa is now selling its Annual Swim Pass for Hurunui ratepayers and residents. And in a special deal, the complex is offering a saving of more than a hundred dollars for those who purchase the pass before 20 December 2014. Marketing Manager Shane Adcock says the passes are about recognising the pools’ special relationship with its local community. “We’re under no illusion as to how important Hurunui residents are to our business and it’s always great seeing locals come through our doors. We’ve always felt those who live in the Hurunui are as proud of the pools and spa as we are of being part of this special place.” The Annual Swim Pass allows families (two adults and their dependent children who’re aged under 18 and live at home) to visit the pools as often as they like until 31 December 2015. If they’re purchased before 20 December 2014, each pass will cost $239 per family (after that the pass will be $349). HOMEKILL SERVICE IN HAWARDEN Full home kill and small goods service. Any queries call Chris Carthy, 0274 887-401. BEAUTY THERAPY—XMAS APPTS, BOOK NOW! Christchurch Beauty Therapist will be back on Tuesday 16th December 2014. Book now for all your Xmas treatments: waxing & tinting, manicure and pedicures, facials & massage. Gift vouchers also available. Phone Emily, 021 681-177 or Trish, 314-2414 for bookings/enquiries. Enter to learn Leave to serve Whakauru Ki Te Ako, Wehe Atu Kia Manaakitia Flatmate Wanted Low board in return for help with animals while owner temporarily incapacitated. Suit women on a benefit. Terms negotiable. Phone 314-2240. COMPLETELY NUTS FOR CHRISTMAS Hand-made Christmas baking to fill your tins for the festive season or to give as gifts...a selection of traditional favourites, Brandy Snap Cones, Gingerbread House Kits and Christmas Puddings. Order forms are available at the Hawarden Four Square. Orders in by November 28th please. Many more Christmas goodies will be available at the Waipara Valley Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-midday, the Kaikoura Farmers Market Sundays 7th and 21st Dec., or at Santa’s Grotto, Rangiora Showground 5th Dec. 4-8pm. Nicky Huxford, 314-4429, 027 344-8943. Shoe Repairs EMPLOYMENT I am a school leaver looking for summer work before heading to Lincoln University in late February. (Preferably farm work, but anything considered) Restricted license I have a good understanding of farming (mustering, fencing and stock work and have 2 working dogs. Reliable, trustworthy and responsible Fit and healthy Keen to learn new skills Please contact me at home, 314-2511 – Eryn Sinclair. Mature man Looking for work willing to try anything, has farm experience. Phone 314-4236 Sunflowers Preschool, New Rural Centre in Hawarden North Canterbury Trained ECE Teacher Seeking a trained Early Childhood teacher. Needs to be passionate about working with children. Can communicate well with adults and children. Teacher for Early Childhood Seeking a person who is keen to teach in early childhood. Needs to be passionate about working with children. Can communicate well with adults and children. Purpose built facility in a beautiful rural setting with lots of space for fun. Opening early February 2015. Monday-Wednesday (3 days) from 8.30am-3.30pm for children over 2 years of age. Join a newly establishing teaching team. Applications welcome with work experience, CV, qualifications and references. Nicky Gardner 021 048-5415. Email: [email protected] www.sunflowersprechool.co.nz CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR SALE Horse Manure $3 per bag. Phone John Crean 314-4311. Firewood Next seasons: Old man pine $175, Blue Gum $200 per cord. Phone Ken 027 733-4107. Standing Meadow Hay Phone 314-4532. Standing Meadow Hay Phone Herman 314-4407. Firewood for Sale: Old Man Pine $180, Macro $240, Gum $240, Poplar $165, Macro or Gum & Pine mix $210. All loads 3.6m3 and includes free delivery in the Hawarden-Waikari area. Phone Wade Bovey 314-4955. WANTED Can you help? Wanted, reliable transport to Amberley or Rangiora for female Rangiora HS student 2015 academic year. Please text 027 414-4129. REAL ESTATE For Rent - 1 bedroom farm cottage - Waikari Valley, furnished. Suit professional couple or single working person. No pets. $220 per week with power. Please contact Trudy, 027 684-2652 or 314-4144. CONTACT DETAILS School Phone Fax Cancellation Email Web Principal 314-4430 314-4559 314-2320 [email protected] www.hurunuicollege.school.nz [email protected] Board of Trustees Chairperson Linda Allan Secretary Judith Topp Parent Elected Representatives Sharon Earl Bronwyn Gunn Bernie Dobbs Paul van der Meer Whanau Representative: Dean Smith Student Representative: Joshua Allan Staff Representative Melissa Brown Principal Steve Beck Our vision for Hurunui College is as an inspirational learning community where all students are empowered to stand tall and reach their full potential. 314-2462 314-4420 314-4112 314-4411 314-4014 314-4622 314-4404 314-2462 314-2454 314-2551