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Connect Communication
04 June 2025
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As many of you will remember, I have been granted a sabbatical this year. I have chosen to take that in two five week blocks. My next five weeks begins on Monday and I will be handing the reins back to Emma. Please reach out to her if you need anything.
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Last week, we held the second of our Design Jams with Adrian from Botanic. Thank you to the parents who came along and joined the enviro leaders in thinking about the future of our site. It was an exciting time. I will create a display in the office by the end of the week to share our thinking with you.
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It was exciting to share the news we received last week about the progression of stage 2. We don't have any further news to share but will keep you updated in future 'click to connects'. At this stage we are expecting to have access to Pūrei 3 and 4 for Term 3.
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A reminder that teachers are currently assessing your child's levels in reading, writing and maths using the NEW curricula. Emma shared a parent update. It is linked below, but in case you missed it, here is a link. It is important to note the change in expectations from the old to new documents. In short, there is a lift in expectations.
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In line with our mission, 'māku e whakatika - it starts with me', we will take part in the Rotary can drive for the local food bank. Please support by bringing in a can and dropping it in the classroom. Student leaders will gather the cans and bring them to the office. Rotary aim to gather 1 million cans across the country. Details in the poster below.
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Soon we will be calling for nominations for the school board. Elections will be held in September. We are hosting two sessions with Tom Scollard who will talk about the role and process. These will be held in the staffroom at 2:30 and 6:15pm on Thursday 24th July. If you are interested, diary the date to get the information you will need.
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I have loved being back these past five weeks and look forward to connecting with you all next term. Until then,
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Argyle Schoolwear Price Increase
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Due to increased costs caused by the weaker New Zealand dollar, Argyle Schoolwear will be increasing prices by 2.5%. This change will affect Argyle online orders placed after 1 July 2025, with prices rounded to the nearest $0.50.
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Light the Way | Fluro Friday: 6 June
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We are fundraising towards building ambulance stations for Hato Hone St John. Every dollar raised counts and goes towards repairs and rebuilds of ambulance stations across Aotearoa.
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On Friday 6 June, wear your fluro gear in support! Please bring a gold coin donation. Our fundraising page can also be found here.
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IMPORTANT DATES
- 06 June - Curiosity Clubs, 11.45am-12.45pm
- 06 June - Fluro Friday Fundraiser for Hato Hone St John, gold coin donation
- 9 June - Rotary Cans for a Cause week (see above)
- 11 June - Family Time in Putahi | Library, 8.30-9am
- 12 June - THT Meeting, 7-8pm in Tahuna | Staffroom
- 13 June - ASP Matariki Celebration, 5.30-7pm
- 18 June - Family Time in Putahi | Library, 8.30-9am
- 20 June - Matariki, school closed
- 23 June - Teacher Only Day, school closed
- 25 June - Family Time in Putahi | Library, 8.30-9am
- 25 June - School Board Meeting, 6.30pm in Tahuna | Staffroom
- 22 August - ASP Quiz Night
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School Board
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Next meeting 25 June, 6.30pm in Tahuna | Staffroom
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Te Hapori Tautoko (THT)
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Next meeting 12 June, 7-8pm in Tahuna | Staffroom (all welcome)
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Our Matariki Celebration is fast approaching!
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For those who are not aware, this free event is on Friday 13 June from 530-7pm at the school. All whānau are welcome to come along, and some of our fantastic activities include: biscuit decorating, star dome gazing, sausage sizzle, Kapa Haka performance, marshmallow toasting and much, much more!
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Thank you to everyone who has "purchased" free tickets through Kindo - this really does help us with understanding how many whānau will be attending. If you haven't done this through Kindo yet, and are planning on coming along, please do so. We also have quite a few Hangi tickets still available - these can be purchased through Kindo as well for $5.
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We are on the lookout for approximately 20 hay bales if anyone has any that they can provide. These will only be used for seating, so we are happy to return them to you after the event.
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We still need some volunteers to help out with the sausage sizzle, the glow station, and to supervise some activities in the hall. Please help us make this event a success and volunteer for a shift.
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Football and Hockey Competition
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The Zones football and hockey competition will be held at Selwyn Sports Centre on 13 June 2025.
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Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to coach and manage on the day. We are still looking for a coach/manager for our ASP Blue football team. If you can assist, please let me know as soon as possible.
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Sports Outside of Ararira Springs
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Many of our tamariki take part in sports and activities outside of school. Thank you to those parents who send pictures of their children taking part in the different codes. These pictures are then added to our sports display in the office. If you have any photos you would like displayed, please send them to meeghan.herbert@ararira.school.nz.
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Well done to Alex in Kaunuku 1, who participated in her first competitive rhythmic gymnastics competition for this season in Wellington. We are proud of you, Alex!
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The closing date for Issue 3 is 20 June 2025.
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All orders will be delivered to school in batches and distributed to the classrooms as they arrive. Any orders marked as gifts, we will put to one side and contact you when they are ready to be collected.
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Singing Stars Musical Theatre and Drama Classes
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Attendance at Ararira
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The Importance of Attendance We all recognise that education is the pathway to the future. The key to educational success relies on being present at school. Consistent routines and practice are a big component of learning. Neurological pathways in our brains require repetitive exposure to strengthen and cement learning and develop mastery. We also create these neural pathways for resilience, …
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New Parent Portal Released The Ministry of Education has released a parent portal to help whānau partner with schools to support their child's education. From Minister Stanford: "Education is a partnership of what happens in the classroom and what happens at home. Parents, caregivers, and whānau play an important role in supporting their child’s learning and development. The new webspace …
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2025 Reporting Update - What it means for your child As 2025 marks the transition to the refreshed English and Maths curricula, both Ararira Springs and the Ministry of Education (MOE) are closely monitoring student progress to ensure a smooth and effective change. Thanks to our ongoing professional development and early use of structured literacy and maths practices, we are …
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At Ararira we hold mihi whakatau to welcome new staff and students at the beginning of each term. Our mihi whakatau are run according to the guidelines of Te Taumutu Rūnanga. These are outlined in this document, and adapted according to our needs, in collaboration with the Taumutu education team. What is a Mihi Whakatau? - link to slideshow of …
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