NEWSLETTER NO. 12 10/5/18
BEING LATE TO SCHOOL/ABSENCES
We are noticing an increased number of students arriving late to school. Please ensure your child arrives before 8.45am for the first bell. We understand problems do arise at home from time to time but often it is the same students being a bit lax about organizing themselves to be on time! If your child will be arriving late please ring the school on 5677 453 or text to 021 027 15243.
Also this applies to any absences. The class roll is called at 8.50am and students who are not there are marked as absent. This information is sent to the office and absences are rung. It is a safety requirement for the protection of our students. It is most important late students sign in at the office to avoid confusion. If your child is absent please ring the school absence line on 5677 453 or text to 021 027 15243.
SPORT
Netball: Netball grading games continue this Saturday.
Manakitanga - 1.30pm vs Naenae 2 then 2pm vs Maidstone 3
Maramatanga – 10.30am vs Wainui 3 then 11am vs Naenae 4
Mohiotanga – 11.30am vs Naenae 8 then 12pm vs Hutt O
Basketball: We have 4 teams entered this year, 3 of whom had their first game last night.
The Cheiftans ( Yr 8 Boys) played HIBS Bears, and won 57-9
The Avalon Servals (Yr 7 Boys) had a bye this week
The Avalon Pharaoh (Yr 7 Girls) played St Orans 1 2-36 loss
The Avalon Pendants (Yr 8 Girls) played St Peter & Paul Rata 12-18 loss
WORLD OF WASTE TOUR
Room 7’s WOW trip (World of Waste) gave students the opportunity to see where our rubbish ends up and the effects that failing to effectively recycle, has on our environment. We visited a number of places including; the Silverstream landfill, Dowse Museum, Waste Management Recycling station and Macaulay Metals. It’s fair to say that our students now have a new appreciation of the importance of reducing rubbish and recycling and are building their understanding around sustainability. A big thanks to Matua Jonas, the HCC and all our experts.
HEART KIDS APPEAL
Thank you to those that took part in Mufti day last week and donated toward Heart Kids Appeal, we raised $200.00
WHATS ON THIS TERM
14th May - Girls Interschool Football at Wakefield Park
15th May - Boys Interschool Football atWakefield Park
17th May - AIS Cross Country
30th June – Kapa Haka Performing at Shona McFarlane
4th June – Queens Birthday Weekend no school on Monday
6th June – Interschool Cross Country Trentham Memorial PArk
6th – 8th June - Self Defence for Girls Yr8
13th June - Girls Interschool Hockey National Hockey Stadium
14th June - Boys Interschool Hockey National Hockey Stadium
18th June – Open day for Year 6 students visiting AIS
19th June - Open day for Year 6 Students visiting AIS
19th June – Open evening for Year 6 Parents
20th June – Taita College Open Day
26th – 28th June – Book Fair
26th June – Parent Interviews
28th June – Parent Interviews
29th June – Teachers Paid Union Meeting school closing early
2nd July – Polyfest week
REVOLUTION TOUR
We had a performance from the Revolution Tour yesterday it was thoroughly enjoyed by all students as can be seen by some of their comments:
*Bola shared ‘‘bullying or taking stuff out on yourself doesn't change anything’’, and if you need help talk to someone
*My highlight was the dance battle because I liked how the A.I.S students expressed the talents.
*The way I felt was excited and I also got goose bumps up my legs and arms.
SYMPHONY IN THE PARK
Some lucky students will be attending Symphony in the Park at Walter Nash, next Friday, this is being put on by Wellington Symphony Orchestra., and supported by Taka Trust and Hutt City Council.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
18th May H2O Extreme Aquabeatz 7-10pm spot prizes, free slides, live DJ
26th May St Bernards College Open Day 10am – 2pm Families are welcome to visit during these times.
Ian Hastie, Principal