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Panui 30 November 2022

Wed Nov 30 11:56am

Kia ora Whānau, 

The last school newsletter for the year is now live, and ready to read. Click the link below to view it. 

Happy reading!!

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INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS CANCELLED

Tue Nov 29 01:01pm

Kia ora whānau, 

The organisers for interschool athletics, unfortunately, have had to make the very hard decision to cancel the event for tomorrow. 

Looking at the weather (on many different weather forecasts) and the amount of rain we are meant to be getting tomorrow, they could not work around it. 

We are very disappointed, as we imagine all of our tamariki will have missed this event for yet another year.

Keeping positive though, and hoping next year the sun will be shining for us!! 

A huge congratulations to all of the tamariki that qualified for this event.

 

Ngā mihi,

Whaea Katinka

KiwiCan Fundraiser Skip-a-thon (Week beginning 28 November)

Fri Nov 25 10:12am

Kia ora Whānau,

As mentioned in the last school newsletter, next week our KiwiCan team will be holding a skip-a-thon to fundraise for their 2023 Community Project. The aim of this project is to place displays that represent and explain the history and impact our Ngahere has had on Te Kura o Roto Ngahere. Information on how our community will be involved in this joint project will be shared in 2023.

During your child’s KiwiCan lesson next week (28th-30th November) our KiwiCan leaders are asking that if possible each student please bring a gold coin koha (donation) to sponsor the tamariki as they take part in their Skipping challenge?  By tying the challenge in with the Kiwi Can theme of resilience, the goal will be ‘to try your best and to never give up’. All donations can be given directly to your child’s classroom teacher. 

Ngā mihi,
KiwiCan Team and Forest Lake Enviro Team.

Uniform and Stationery Sales

Fri Nov 18 02:06pm

Kia ora Whānau,

Just a quick message around uniform and stationery sales. These will finish for the year on Wednesday, 30th November to allow us to do a stocktake. We can not accept any purchases after this date including WINZ purchases. If you are needing any items, please ensure you get these before this date.

End of Year Presentation Assemblies

Fri Nov 18 08:41am

Kia ora Whānau,

Our ‘End of Year Presentation Assemblies’ have been set for the 9th of December.

Our Waenga/Tuakana (Kauri 1, Kauri 2, Kahikatea 1, Kahikatea 2) assembly is at 9.30am.

Our Teina (Matai 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and Kauri 3) assembly is at 11.30am.

Parents and Whānau are welcome to join us for these celebrations.

Mamas Donuts – Last Chance to Order

Mon Nov 14 07:58am

Mamasdonuts
Handmade ● Fresh Daily ● Delicious

LAST CHANCE ORDERS:
Last opportunity to order yourself an Original Glazed donut available for ONLY $3 by TUESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER orders finish at 9.00 am, cash only, NO EFTPOS. Orders are to be given to your child’s class teacher. Please note that we cannot under any circumstance accept any orders after 9.00am on Tuesday.

Orders will be placed with Mamasdonuts Tuesday morning and donuts will be available to eat FRIDAY, 18 NOVEMBER at the morning break.

Thanks for your support and donation in helping the Aurki Kauri team save for our end-of-year celebration visit to WaterWorld!
 

Athletic Day Posters

Tue Nov 08 11:53am

Kia ora Whānau,

It’s that time of year, and our School Athletics Events are happening over the next couple of weeks. Check out the link for details on each day, but please note the different dates to allow our Tuakana students to be chosen for Inter-School Athletics, and our Teina students practice time after Swimsafe last week. Parents and Whānau are invited to both events.

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Panui 2 November 2022

Wed Nov 02 11:58am

Kia ora Whānau, 

The latest school newsletter is now live and available for viewing. 

Happy reading!! 

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TEACHER ONLY DAY (FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2022)

Mon Oct 17 04:01pm

Kia ora whaanau,

This is a reminder from our message sent out in Term 3 that this Friday (21st of October) is a Teacher Only Day approved by the Board. All staff are involved in Professional Development in the teaching of Maths using a new resource. Students cannot be at school on this day and Out of School Care will not be operating.

Also please remember that Labour Day is the following Monday (24th of October) and we will see you all back on Tuesday (25th of October).

Ngaa mihi

The Rauhī Project (TERM 4)

Wed Sep 28 11:31am

“𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜? 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥?

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 – 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘂𝗵𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁! In Term 4 we will be starting our Community Choir programme, including communal music making and singing led by our highly skilled and super fun music tutors.

Where: Nawton Primary School
When: Mondays (yrs 1-4) or Wednesdays (yrs 4-8), 3.30 – 5.00pm
Cost: FREE!

To find out more information or to sign up, please contact us at info@therauhiproject.co.nz or phone 027 217 0693. See you there!”

Term 4 Extra Curricular Sports Reminder

Tue Sep 20 02:09pm

Kia ora whānau, 

A friendly reminder that if your child/ren would like to play Basketball next term that notices and payments must be received by 23rd September (This Friday) Please note this date differs from that on the notice due to the 26th September now being noticed as a one off public holiday.

Term 4 Touch has now closed and I am in the process of registering teams. If I am unable to secure a coach, manager and umpire for a team we will not be able to register the team. If you have not yet paid the team fee for this sport please do so as soon as possible or email lindas@forestlake.school.nz to arrange a payment plan. 

If you have any questions or are unsure if you have made payment for your child’s chosen sport please email Whaea Linda lindas@forestlake.school.nz If payment has not been received by the school then unfortunately we cannot register your child as part of a team. 

Ngā mihi, 

Whaea Linda.

Support Your Sport Mufti Day

Fri Sep 16 09:46am

Kia ora Whaanau, 

We are holding a ‘Mufti Day’ next Thursday.  Check out the link below for details. 

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End of Term Assemblies

Thu Sep 15 11:27am

Kia ora Whānau,

Our end of term assemblies have been finalised and parents / caregivers are welcome to join us on the following dates:

Teina School End of Term Assembly (Kauri 3 and Matai classes) – Friday, 23rd September at 9.40am in the school hall 

Tuakana School End of Term Assembly (Kauri 1 & 2, Kahikatea classes) – Tuesday, 27th September at 11.20am in the school hall

We hope to see you there.

Panui 14 September 2022

Wed Sep 14 01:14pm

Kia ora Whānau, 

The latest school newsletter is now live to view.  Happy reading!

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BOT Elections Parent & Staff Declaration of Results

Wed Sep 14 11:01am

Kia ora Parents/Whaanau,

Thank you to all nominees and all our whaanau that handed in their voting papers.

After the closing of voting and the counting of valid votes, I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Gregory Hobson

Natalie Palmer

Shanara Tuaupiki

Megan Kettle

Tiki Mossop

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Staff representative votes (No Voting Election Required):

At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received, I hereby declare the following duly staff representative elected.

Bruce Gordon

I hereby declare Bruce Gordon duly elected as the Staff Representative.

 

Ngaa mihi nui,

Faith Pompey

Returning Officer

New long-term strategy for COVID-19

Tue Sep 13 09:58am

Kia ora Koutou.

You’ll be aware that New Zealand has moved to a new, long-term approach to COVID-19. These changes have been made based on public health advice and reflect high levels of immunity and declining case numbers across New Zealand.

This new approach will only result in minor changes to the way we operate.

The very positive news is that household contacts of a person with COVID-19 do not need to isolate, but instead are asked to complete a RAT test each day, for five days. Therefore, ākonga who are household contacts but test negative and do not have COVID-19 symptoms, should continue to attend. It is the best place for them to be so they can be engaged in their learning, and connected with their teachers, classmates and friends.

Mask wearing is no longer required.

All the other recommended public health measures will stay in place as we know they reduce the spread of infectious illnesses including COVID-19. These include ensuring our indoor spaces are well-ventilated, maintaining good hand hygiene, encouraging everyone to cough or sneeze into elbows and, most importantly, staying home and getting tested if they have COVID-19 symptoms.

Thank you for your ongoing support in protecting our community.

Noho ora mai

Whaea Chris

Term 4 Extra Curricular Sports

Wed Sep 07 07:48pm

Kia ora whānau, 

A notice of interest for Term 4 Basketball will be distributed this week by classroom teachers to all students who indicate their interest. Notices and Payments must be returned to the school office by September 26th 2022. The notice is attached for your reference. Please note teams can only be registered if they have a coach. 

Also a friendly reminder that Term 4 Touch Rugby notices and payments are due to the school office by 19th September 2022.  If you have any questions regarding extra curricular sports please contact Whaea Linda via email Lindas@forestlake.school.nz

Ngā mihi, Whaea Linda. 

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BOT ELECTIONS NOW CLOSED VIA HAND DELIVERY

Wed Sep 07 05:05pm

Kia ora Parents/Whaanau,

Thank you to all who hand delivered their voting papers before 4pm today. The voting papers will no longer be accepted at the office.

You will need to send them via postal services now and must be time stamped on the front of the envelope as (Delivered by no later than the 12th of September 2022).

Please make sure you are delivering to:

To Forest Lake School

Returning Officer

59 Storey Avenue

Forest Lake

Hamilton 3200

 

The votes will be counted and announced on the 13th of September 2022. Please keep an eye out for the results as soon as they are known.

 

Ngaa mihi

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION VOTING PAPERS CLOSES TODAY

Wed Sep 07 09:06am

Kia ora Parents/Whaanau,

The Voting Papers and Nominee Booklets have been sent out. Today is the closing date to have the votes returned by.

If sending the voting form back to school this must arrive by Monday 12th of September 2022 or hand deliver your vote to the office ballot box on the 7th of September 2022, 4pm in order for your vote to be counted.

If posting voting papers, they need to be addressed to:

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬:

To Returning Officer

59 Storey Avenue

Forest Lake

Hamilton 3200

You can choose 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟓 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲. If you select more than 5 on your voting paper, your vote will be null and void.

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐫𝐢 (𝟖:𝟑𝟎𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟑:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦).

If you have any questions or have not received the letter before the Voting Closing today (𝟕 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐, 𝟒𝐩𝐦), please contact the Returning Officer at office@forestlake.school.nz

Ngaa mihi,

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION VOTING PAPERS CLOSES TOMORROW

Tue Sep 06 04:07pm

Kia ora Parents/Whaanau,

Just a reminder, Voting Closes tomorrow at 4:00pm

You can choose up to 5 Candidates Only. If you select more than 5 on your voting paper, your vote will be null and void.

School hours to drop off voting paper are Mon-Fri (8:30am to 3:00pm).

If you have any questions or have not received the letter before the Voting Closing Day (7 September 2022, 4pm), please contact the Returning Officer at office@forestlake.school.nz

Ngaa mihi.

 

Postal Address:

To Returning Officer

59 Storey Avenue

Forest Lake

Hamilton 3200 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION VOTING PAPERS

Mon Sep 05 04:08pm

Kia ora Parents/Whaanau,

The Voting Papers and Nominee Booklets have been sent out. Wednesday (7 September 2022) 4pm is the closing date to have the votes returned by.

If sending the voting form back to school this must arrive by Monday 12th of September 2022 or hand deliver your vote to the office ballot box in order for your vote to be counted.

If posting voting papers, they need to be addressed to:

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬:

To Returning Officer

59 Storey Avenue

Forest Lake

Hamilton 3200

You can choose 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟓 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲. If you select more than 5 on your voting paper, your vote will be null and void.

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐫𝐢 (𝟖:𝟑𝟎𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟑:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦).

If you have any questions or have not received the letter before the 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (𝟕 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐, 𝟒𝐩𝐦), please contact the Returning Officer at office@forestlake.school.nz

Ngaa mihi,