Newsletter 16 27th October 2021

Nau mai, haere mai - Welcome

We hope you all had a lovely Labour Weekend and are feeling ready for the term ahead. Week 2 already of a 9 week term and Term 4 is always a busy one with Camps and other activities happening. Please keep informed by reading the Newsletters and Monday Reminders.

Scholastic Book Orders are due back tomorrow Thursday 28th October.

Disco has been cancelled for Friday 29th October.

School Photos have arrived back at school and will be sent home with your child today.

Year 5 Camp to Tutira Monday 1st -3rd November.

PhotoLife Sports Photos Friday 5th November.

MASKS

We have now been advised the new Public Health Orders require students aged 12 and over and drivers to wear a face covering on School Transport services under all Alert Levels.

This is effective immediately and includes all SESTA services.

Students aged under 12 are not required to wear face coverings on school transport.

Please note:

· Providing face coverings is the responsibility of individuals and caregivers. Transport providers are not required to have face coverings available for student use.

· All drivers must wear a face covering on school transport services unless they have an exemption. Information on face covering exemptions can be found on the COVID-19 website.
To request an Exemption Card, please contact the Disabled Persons Assembly NZ on 04 801 9100 or info@dpa.org.nz.

· Drivers are not responsible for enforcing passengers’ face covering. If a student refuses to wear a face covering, they should not be denied transport. Please report any non-compliance in the usual manner.

COVID -19 VACCINATION ORDER

On 25 October 2021, the COVID-19 Vaccination Order came into effect.
This Vaccination Order makes COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for anyone working onsite at a school who may come into contact with students. It applies to:

all school staff (teachers, support and other onsite staff)
contractors
volunteers

or anyone else engaged to provide onsite services.

If you are a sports coach, volunteer or a parent hoping to go on Yr 8, Yr 7 or Yr 4 Camp, the Vaccination Order applies. We will be seeking confirmation of your vaccination status in the coming week.

If you have any concerns, I encourage you to seek medical advice from trusted sources, e.g., your GP or the Ministry of Health’s website.

Thank you for your help and understanding with this.

CUP RECALL

It's that time of the year again when we ask recipients of all cups and trophies from last year's Sports and End of Year Prize Giving to return them to school please. They do not need to be cleaned.

CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
The Senior Cross Country was held last term on Tuesday 21st September and the Junior Cross Country was last Tuesday the 19th October. Both of the events were a success and the kids really enjoyed the day! Thank you to all those who made both events such a success - The First Aid team, Rob Strong - for setting up the course, Marshalls and Phil Alexander for the venue.
Congratulations to the following students’ who got first, second and third place in each of the following categories!

Senior Cross Country
Year 7 girls: 1st - Pippa M, 2nd - Tessa Mo, 3rd - Chloe K

Year 8 girls:1st - Tessa Ma, 2nd - Kayla M, 3rd - Rosa K

Year 7 Boys: 1st - Tristan Th, 2nd - Blake R, 3rd Lucas R

Year 8 Boys: 1st - Archie P, 2nd - Koltyn K, 3rd - Jake S

Year 5 girls: 1st - Georgia P, 2nd - Blanca De C, 3rd - Amelia H

Year 6 girls: 1st - Maia N, 2nd - Harper G, 3rd - Aria K

Year 5 boys: 1st - Ollie M, 2nd - Liam P, 3rd - Payton T

Year 6 boys: 1st - Ekhi De J, 2nd Archie L, 3rd - Barney S

Junior Cross Country

Year 4 girls: 1st - Millie L, 2nd - Zoe H, 3rd - Lola Mc

Year 3 Girls: 1st - Olivia M, 2nd - Millie T, 3rd - Lexi W

Year 4 boys: 1st - Wilbur P, 2nd - Blake S, 3rd - Diego De C

Year 3 boys: 1st - Jonty B, 2nd - Jake M, 3rd - Harry B

7 year old girls: 1st - Rylee W, 2nd - Livinia R, 3rd - Lacy G

7 year old boys: 1st - Tim Y, 2nd - Lincoln T, 3rd - Max McK

5 Year old girls: 1st - Penelope Y, 2nd - Margaux S, 3rd - Rylee W

5 year old boys: 1st - Scott W, 2nd - Nikos M, 3rd - Ben G

6 year old girls: 1st - Greta H, 2nd - Ellie H, 3rd - Mya De C

6 year old boys: 1st - Marcus R, 2nd - Greyson P, 3rd - Romeo M

Total Cross Country positions from combined Senior and Junior events.

Lowest score wins
1st place: Tutaekuri/Blue on a total of 550
2nd place: Kouturoa/Yellow on 555
3rd place: Turirau/Green on 629
4th place: Tuhirangi/Red on 661

OSCAR STAFF REQUIRED (Part Time)

The YMCA has been providing services in the Hawke’s Bay for over 125 years.

We are a registered charity with a grand vision “to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities”. We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of that journey.

We have several positions available for Out of School Care (Oscar) staff in the Hastings, Taradale and Napier areas. Some sites require morning and after school care, others are only after school care. We are looking for a range of staff, from supervisors to assistants so don’t forget to tell us your leadership strengths if you are keen for more responsibility.

Our Oscar staff help ensure that our children are cared for in safe, fun environments at schools around Hawkes Bay.

You must - Enjoy working with children and want to make a difference in their life.

Be reliable, show initiative and common sense.

Be a team player and great communicator.

Be energetic and willing to have fun.

Be available to work longer hours during school holidays.

In line with MSD requirements you must be aged over 20. A full drivers licence is desirable.

This position is subject to the requirements of the Vulnerable Children’s Act and therefore robust recruitment checks will be undertaken including full police vetting and reference checks.

If you think you have what it takes to make our YMCA Oscar Programmes a safe, fun experience that children want to attend then send a cover letter and CV to adelle@ymacahb.org.nz A detailed job description is available on request.

Private messages through Facebook will not be answered.

YELLOW HOUSE GUMBOOT FRIDAY

On Friday 5th of November 2021, Yellow house will be doing a Gumboot Friday for the I AM HOPE Charity. This day is going to be full of amazing activities, Legendary prizes and all profits go to the I AM HOPE Charity. So bring along some money and have some fun. The I AM HOPE Charity helps kiwi kids with mental health issues get through the problems. Have some fun and donate to a good cause.

HALLOWEEN HUNT

Looking for something to do for Halloween but can’t go trick or treating? Then register for the Harcourts Halloween Hunt on 31 October, 2021 (only $15) and we will bring a Halloween goodie bag to YOU! Plus if you dress up and send in photos or a quick videos of your “tricks” you will go in the draw to win some amazing spot prizes – Pak N Save vouchers (to buy loads of lollies), entertainment vouchers, hats, games and so much more. Check out www.trihb.kiwi and click on Halloween Hunt.

Registrations close on Tues 26 October so be in to win now!

MESSAGE FROM THE CANCER SOCIETY

Kia ora friends

We know so many people planned to support us as part of Daffodil Day 2021…but then New Zealand went in to lockdown. That’s why I’m writing to tell you about Marathon in a Month and how you can push your limits for the Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society.

Walk, run, bike, swim, or even scooter... just complete the distance of a marathon spread across November. So tell your friends, whanau and workmates and get active this November, and help cancer patients in your community at the same time. It only takes 1.4km each day. This is a fun, interactive and easy fundraising event to get involved in.

Your speed, your way, your Marathon in a Month.

By joining the Cancer Society team, your support will ensure that the 71 New Zealanders a day who are diagnosed with cancer will not go through it alone.

The Cancer Society provides free support services to those people and their whanau affected by cancer in our local communities. Fundraising is vital for the work that we undertake and, by being part of Marathon in a Month, you can help support the delivery of our services across Hawke’s Bay.

If you missed Daffodil Day, we’d love to have you join us for Marathon in a Month. Any questions or queries, please just send me an email or give me a call J

We look forward to seeing you out there!

Nga mihi nui

Pip Taylor

Events/Fundraising Coordinator

Te Rangi Āniwaniwa

Please note my usual working days are Monday – Thursday

Cancer Society of New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay Centre
Little Elms Trust

310 Orchard Road

PO Box 1014

HASTINGS 4156

Phone - 06 876 7638 or 027 209 7756
www.cancernz.org.nz
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Improving community well-being by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer