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Nga mihi o te ahiahi - Good Afternoon 2021 NAPIER SCHOOL DIGI AWARDS COMPETITION These children have been nominated as finalists in their age group. We are very proud of you. Maddie F and Livvy R: Be Kind 1-2 Animation Violet B, Lacy G and River M: Lost Bear 1-2 Animation Mia H and Greta H: Lost 1-2 Animation Grace T and Eloise S: The Clean Team 1-2 Euan H, Raj P and George S: The Dino Fight 1-2 Animation Rylee W and Aubree G: The Unicorn Forest 1-2 Animation Hunter B: Dash Runner 7-8 Animation Amber E: The Kiwi Tourist 7-8 Photography Amber E: Wondering 7-8 Photography
SCHOOL BUS ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2022 NOTE TO CAREGIVERS SOME ROUTES HAVE NEW PROVIDER Next year will see some changes to our school transport as the Ministry of Education transitions to a new contract with bus operators. The school bus operator is changing on some of our routes. We are working closely with our school bus operators and the Ministry of Education to ensure that the transition to the new school bus operator goes well. To make sure that the start of the school year goes as smoothly as possible, please familiarise yourself with the information below. As always, please either stay with your children while they are waiting for their school transport in the morning or keep in contact with them to make sure that they are picked up safely. School bus routes, timetables and bus stop information will be shared with you once our provider has informed us.
Eligibility for school transport assistance We often get questions about whether students qualify for school transport assistance i.e., a place on a school bus. The Ministry of Education has three criteria that students must meet in order to qualify for school transport assistance. They are:
The Ministry of Education has a handy video on their website that helps explains the eligibility criteria for school transport assistance. Responsibility of caregivers To ensure a safe environment for bus loading and unloading caregivers should:
Please note: if you currently have a private arrangement with your bus operator, you will need to contact your bus operator to confirm that your arrangement will continue in 2022.
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SENIOR ATHLETICS On Tuesday 23rd November we held our Senior Athletics at the Domain. A great day was had by all students’ and it was great to see the kids giving it their best effort. Thank you to our First Aiders - Sarah Simister & Sarah Wynands. Mike Kemp for helping set up and helping to transport equipment to and from the venue. |
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WACKY HAIR DAY FUNDRAISER We are so proud of our school community for getting behind the great initiative of Annika and Rosa. These girls did a superb job of orchestrating this fundraiser and raised an incredible $1355. They will present this amount in the form of a Prezzy Card for Mr Wooster to spend on what his heart desires. Nga Mihi |
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INTERMEDIATE TENNIS COMPETITION Well done to all who entered. Our students did very well with Archie coming first out of all the boys and third for Kobe. Kayla also came third out of all the girls. Great effort! |
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CANOE POLO Our Canoe Polo Team are on a winning streak. Check out the photos what a superb new complex we have at the Mitre 10 Sports Park |
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TRIATHLON HAWKES BAY - GIVE IT A TRI Triathlon HB are hosting a “Give it a TRI” event on Sunday 28 November utilising a course at Frimley Park and Frimley Pools. Only $15 entry and free lollies at the finish line! 3 super short distances to choose from and this event is open to both adults and kids aged 8 or over, so parents/grandparents/caregivers can do the whole course alongside the kids (or race them)! Numbers limited to under 100 and entry is online only until Friday 26 November or until sold out. Register on the www.trihb.kiwi website or on this link: https://events.onetime.sport/event/1035
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