Newsletter Wednesday 23rd August 2023

Term 3  Week 6 – Wednesday 23rd August 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

COVID Isolation Rules Removed: You will have seen the Government has announce the removal of the mandatory COVID isolation rule, which took effect of 15th August 2023. The last of the COVID restrictions were removed following public health officials advice that COVID-19 is now considered low compared to other stages of the pandemic.

What does this mean for us? As with any other illness it is recommended that children stay home if unwell and should follow Ministry of Health guidelines in order to stop the spread of illness and keep others safe.

Ministry of Health Guidelines: If you test positive for COVID-19,  it is recommended you isolate for 5 days, even if you only have mild symptoms.

Cross Country: Rural Cluster Cross Country takes place on Monday 28th August at Rawhitiroa School.  All children will travel to the venue by bus. Please ensure your child is suitably attired for the day – they will run in shorts and either a school sports top or their school polo shirt. They will need their polar fleece to put on before and after the race and may need a jacket if particularly cold. Children will need a drink bottle and food for the day. There will be some food for sale (see price list below). The order of races is listed below to give you an indication of when your child might race. First Race starts at 11.15am with:- 

BOYS 5 YRS 600 METRES
GIRLS 5 YRS 600 METRES
BOYS 12-13 YRS 3000 METRES
GIRLS 12-13 YRS 3000 METRES
BOYS 6 YRS 1000 METRES
GIRLS 6 YRS 1000 METRES
BOYS 11 YRS 3000 METRES
GIRLS 11 YRS 3000 METRES
BOYS 10 YRS 2000 METRES
GIRLS 10 YRS 2000 METRES
BOYS 9 YRS 2000 METRES
GIRLS 9 YRS 2000 METRES
BOYS 7 YRS 1500 METRES
GIRLS 7 YRS 1500 METRES
BOYS 8 YRS 1500 METRES
GIRLS 8 YRS 1500 METRES

Parents are welcome to take their child home after their race but must advise a teacher before doing so.

CROSS COUNTRY FOOD PRICE LIST

Steak Sandwich-$5         Sausage & Bread-$3     Anderson Pie-$5       Chippies-$2

Lollies-$2     Canned Drinks-$2     Bottled Water-$1    

CAMP FUNDRAISER

PET DAY – Wednesday 11th October

With Pet Day coming up in the first week of next term, it is time to start thinking about your Pet.

This year we will be judging the pets in four categories – Dogs, Cats, other Household Pets and ‘Non breathing Pets’ (pet rocks, stuffed toys). Children with dogs will be asked to lead them as part of the judging.

Lambs will be judged on rearing, leading and calling, and calves on rearing and leading.

All children with pets will be expected to complete an overview of how they look after their pet which will form part of the judging. This form will be distributed just prior to the holidays and must be returned within the first two days of Term 4 for the pet to be judged. This form will also include lambs and calves.

CUP REMINDER – Could we please have all pet day cups/trophies from last year returned to the school office asap.  Thank you.

BULL CALF NOMINATION SCHEME

As the Bobby Calf scheme has been wound up, the school unfortuntely misses out on a significant fundraiser.  Please consider the Bull Calf Nomination scheme, where a bull calf is reared by you and the proceeds from the sale of the calf would go to the school.  We understand that this is a difficult year for some people, but any support would be very much appreciated.  Thank you.

 What’s On…

• Wed 16th-Wed 30th August – Pepper & Me Fundraiser Finishes Today
• Wednesday 23rd August – Ngaere School Board meeting
• Wednesday 23rd August – Sausage Sizzle Forms & Money Due
• Thursday 24th August – Yr 7 & 8 Hurlstone (netball) & McLeod (rugby) matches, Hawera
• Friday 25th August – Daffodil Day – Mufti Day – Dress in ‘Yellow’ $2 for Cancer NZ
• Monday 28th August – Rural Cluster Cross Country @ Rawhitiroa (PP 30th Aug)
• Mon 28th-Thur 31st August – EPro 8 week (Rms 5, 6, 7)
• Friday 01st September – Junk Food Raffle Tickets & Money Due
• Friday 01st September – Disco – Camp Fundraiser
• Wednesday 6th September – Central Primary Schools Cross Country Stratford
• Friday 08th September – Last day for Lucky Bookclub
• Friday 08th September – Junk Food Raffle Drawn
• Sunday 10th September – Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman rugby match
• Wednesday 20th September – Taranaki Schools Cross Country Champs in Hawera
• Friday 22nd September – Last day term 3
• Monday 9th October – Term 4 begins
• Wednesday 11th October – PET DAY
• Wednesday 1st November – Rural Cluster Athletics (Toko) Yr 5-8
• Thursday 16th November – Rural Cluster Tabloids (Midhirst) Yr 1-4
• Monday 20th November – Teacher Only Day (MoE Directed) – TBC
• Tuesday 21st- Friday 24th November – Yr 7 & 8 Camp to Wellington
• Friday 15th December – Last day Term 4

(Please note this may not be a complete list and some dates may change)