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Number 16
Website

29 July 2016

www.matarau.school.nz

Phone (09) 433 5823 Email admin@matarau.school.nz

Thanks
to those parents who supported their children with ICAS practice exams
over the holidays.
to those parents who attended mid-year interviews at the end of last
term. Your contributions and positive feedback was very much appreciated.
to Rex McQuinn for the discount on gravel for our car parking areas.
People of the week
... our ICAS candidates
recipients of last terms Consideration Virtues Awards.
Players of the Day awards Netball Matarau 1 - Nyree Pol 2/7/16; Aimee
Louise Potter 25/6/16; Rugby - Kamo Pirates JBN July 9 PJ Watson

Precision Machining
General Engineering
Ph: 09 433 7105, Mob: 027 432 6429

earle.tito.eng@gmail.com
www.earletitoengineering.co.nz

Clive Adams

Mob 021 433507 . A/Hrs 094335053

Term Calendar More to follow as dates come to hand!

1 August
WBHS visit
2 August
ICAS English Exam
3 August
WGHS visit
5 August
Visit by WIS band
8 August
School Science Fair starts
10 August
School Science fair prize Giving (6:30pm)
12 August
Mathex
16 August
KHS interviews
16 August
ICAS Maths Exam
17 August
Zone Cross Country (Te Horo School)
17 August
WGHS Enrolments
23 August
Year 4 and 5 Hockey Festival
24 August
School Council Culture and Heritage Day
26 August
Senior school attends Youth Summit
29 August
Regional Science Fair
30 August
Interschool Cross Country
19 / 20 Sept.
Production Nights (more to follow)
23 Sept.
Final day of term 3
Mathex
Friday 12th August, if your child has received a permission form to compete
in this competition, please return forms to school ASAP.
Change of Clothes
Due to current weather conditions we suggest that all students have a spare
change of clothes in their bag for wet weather accidents.
This set of clothes could also be used for cross country practice runs which
are being held most days. Thank you.
Strep Throat
We have been advised of a number of cases of Strep Throat over a number
of months, please be viligant and get your child checked if you have any
double may not always present with other symptoms or illness.
Andrea Faust
126 Going Road, RD1 Kamo 0185
Cell 027 302 8095
Office 09 435 3227
Efax 09 3550 340

Reminders from last term

parents of year 8 students are asked to keep us informed please of any change in intended secondary
school. This is so that we can do our best to get you the information you need and so that we can of
maximum assistance with class placements.
High School Presentations/Open Evenings
Whangarei Boys High School Presentation at 1.45pm on Monday 1st August (at Matarau School) for our Year
7 & 8 Boys - parents welcome. WBHS Open Evening on Thursday 4th August from 4.30pm
Whangarei Girls High Presentation at 2pm on Wednesday 3rd August (at Matarau School) for our Year 7 & 8
Girls - parents welcome. WGHS Open Evening from 5.30pm (same day)
Kamo High School Open Evening on Tuesday 9th August from 5.30pm
Year 7 and 8 Technology Classes
Parents of year 7 and 8 children are reminded that technology classes (formerly woodwork, cooking and soft
materials) started for our seniors this Friday, and will take place every Friday until the end of the year.
This ensures that our pupils receive an equivalent (or greater) specialist teaching component in these
subjects than year 7 and 8 children at other schools. Parents will receive a more detailed letter shortly, but
we especially draw your attention to the following
children will be offsite at the Hukerenui Technology Centre for the duration of Friday
they will need to have footwear and clothing suitable for a workshop context
children will also need to take their lunch and drink bottle with them to the Tech Centre
Homework
Please do your best to ensure that children complete their homework on designated afternoons, or drop a
quick note or email to their teacher if things are getting a bit hectic at home. Most of all we do not want to
be chasing homework from children whose circumstances make homework too big an ask for them. While
we think that there is benefit from doing homework, we are more than happy to excuse students from
homework at a parents request.
International Schools Competitions
Further practice papers for both the English and the Maths exams were issued this week. It is the
responsibility of parents to ensure that children sit at least 2 practice papers a week at home please
(parents will also need to mark these marking sheet provided). A reminder that the exams are scheduled
as follows English 2 August & Mathematics 16 August. As the English exam is next Tuesday we suggest
just one more practice and then a slight break before test day.
Headlice Inspections
Please give Helen a call next week if you are in a position to help with term headlice inspections. These are
critical if we are to keep on top of this problem and so please put your hand up if you can help.
Zone Cross Country Te Horo Taniwha
Permission forms have been sent home for the Taniwha Challenge (Cross Country at Te Horo School) this is
an optional event, if your child has not brought home a permission form and you would like them to
participate in this event please contact the office for a form. All permission forms for this are due back at
the office no later than Wednesday 10th August.
Scholastic Book Club
Forms for Issue 5 were sent home earlier this week, all orders and payments due back at the office by
Friday 12th August.
Calendar Art Orders
Orders and payments are due back at the office no later than Friday 5th August. Please note: should you
required orders later than this date, this will be possible however a freight cost will be incurred.
Attending Matarau School in 2017?
At the end of last term we advised that we would be seeking an indication of which children may not be at
Matarau School in 2017. As the roll passes the 300 mark this year, the board wishes to give careful thought
to how we manage roll growth moving forward. We want to be fair on existing families, as well as on those
who are seeking entry from outside our zone. So if you are certain (or reasonably certain) that your
child(ren) will NOT be at Matarau School next year could you please phone (or email) Helen on Monday.

This request is not intended for those who are unsure, or whose circumstances are fluid, you need time and
space to make decisions in your own time. This is for those who know for certain. So ... if your
child(ren) will DEFINITELY NOT be with us next year please pick up the phone on Monday and let us
know or leave a voice message over the weekend.
Finally
You will likely know that our senior students (Year 7 and 8) have an options programme on a Tuesday
afternoon where students are given opportunities to be challenged, to develop new ways of thinking, to
experience secondary school subjects, and even to even scope possible careers. This week one of our science
option groups extracted DNA from strawberries. How cool is that!
Regards nga mihi
Kevin Trewhella
PRINCIPAL

Our Sponsors support your

children, please support them

LOST - Khaki Green farm techni fleece, zip up jacket style. Size 4. Possibly has the name
Daniel on it. If found please hand in to the office.

School Lunches
Mondays - $3.00 : Baked Beans or Spaghetti served with toast & a juice, or Chicken
or Beef Cup of Noodles & a juice. Order at the office by morning tea on Monday.
Wednesdays - $1.50 : for Sausage (meat or vegetarian option) in bread with sauce.
Order on Wednesday mornings through the classroom teacher.
Fridays $4.00 : Hot Mince Pie, Jumbo Sausage Roll or Sausage Roll (with Museli
Bar), butter chicken or mince & cheese wrap and a Fruit Drink. You can swap the fruit drink for a
flavoured milk for $5.00. Order by Wednesday at the office, to receive Friday.

Community Notices
Recycling Old Mobile Phones
After $2.5 million donated to the Starship Foundation from the sale of unwanted old mobile phones
it is time for a new multi award winning NZ charity - Sustainable Coastline to benefit from this
scheme. It would be great if you could rummage around in your drawers and toy boxes and bring into School
any unwanted mobile phones you may have.
Phones collected help our School gain valuable rewards and also the environment benefits by keeping our
landfills free of mobile phones and their array of hazardous toxic substances. Please drop any unwanted mobile
phones you may have in the collection box in the Office at School.
Adult Literacy - Do you want to get better at reading and writing, or does someone you know have so much
trouble they cant read this? The Adult Literacy Trust has free one-to-one coaches who can help you for half an
hour a day by phone or video conference. The Trust also have some easy and fun online practice software you can
use from a library computer or from home.
We are free We have one on one coaching We coach in the comfort of your own home By phone if you
dont have a computer Experienced coaches - Contact Wendy - Tuesday Friday 9.00am to 2.00pm; Phone
0800 891 339

WINGS (a non-profit organisation which is very active in helping to support women (and their families) settle into
Whangarei in many different ways. Pamper Day is a women's only event (ages 12 up) held on Saturday 3rd
September from 11-4 at Forum North. Ladies can indulge in all day mini beauty treatments from top to toe, have
consultations with a wide range of health and wellbeing professionals, experience different body therapy
treatments or just chill out and relax with a bite to eat from the caf or enjoying our fabulous entertainment.
Tickets $5 each, available from the Himalayan Trading Post from Aug 13th or door sales on the day. All pre
purchased tickets go into the draw to win a fabulous "Pamper Pack" valued over $100! If you are interested in
promoting your business contact Caroline at: pamperday@hotmail.co.nz. Check our website:
www.pamperday.co.nz Bring your friends and family members for a fabulous day out - see you there!
Zontas Great NZ Book Sale Forum North Saturday 30th July 7-5pm; Sunday 31st 9 3pm.

FRIDAY SCHOOL LUNCHES

HAVE A DAY OFF MAKING LUNCHES AND SUPPORT THE SCHOOL!

Below is an order form for Friday lunches.

These can be ordered for the term in advance, or weekly if desired.
Please have weekly orders placed at the school office by the Wednesday

to receive an order the following Friday.

Please make cheques payable to Matarau School.
Thanks for supporting our fundraiser.

WEEKLY ORDER FORM Term 3 2016

Child _____________________
___Sausage Roll/Muesli Bar/Drink $4.00
___Big Daddy Sausage Roll/Drink $4.00
___Milk Drink extra $1.00

Child _____________________
___Sausage Roll/Muesli Bar/Drink $4.00
___Big Daddy Sausage Roll/Drink $4.00
___Milk Drink extra $1.00

Child _____________________
___Sausage Roll/Muesli Bar/Drink $4.00
___Big Daddy Sausage Roll/Drink $4.00
___Milk Drink extra $1.00

Child _____________________
___Sausage Roll/Muesli Bar/Drink $4.00
___Big Daddy Sausage Roll/Drink $4.00
___Milk Drink extra $1.00

Child _____________________
___Sausage Roll/Muesli Bar/Drink $4.00
___Big Daddy Sausage Roll/Drink $4.00
___Milk Drink extra $1.00

Room _______________
___Mince Pie or Mince N Cheese/Drink $4.00
___Mince N Cheese or Butter Chicken Wrap/Drink $4.00

Room _______________
___ Mince Pie or Mince N Cheese/Drink $4.00
___Mince N Cheese or Butter Chicken Wrap/Drink $4.00

Room _______________
___ Mince Pie or Mince N Cheese/Drink $4.00
___ Mince N Cheese or Butter Chicken Wrap/Drink $4.00

Room _______________
___ Mince Pie or Mince N Cheese/Drink $4.00
___ Mince N Cheese or Butter Chicken Wrap/Drink $4.00

Room _______________
___ Mince Pie or Mince N Cheese/Drink $4.00
___Mince N Cheese or Butter Chicken Wrap/Drink $4.00

TERM ORDER - Total Amount Owing For Term 3 8 weeks

Items @ $4.00 x ______ weeks =
Items @ $5.00 x ______ weeks =
In the case of a childs absence from school and instructions to the contrary, we are unable to
guarantee a refund or provide a lunch on a subsequent weeks.