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Connect Communication
22 May 2024
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This week the Selwyn District Council are having a focus on road safety. This is timely with the number of accidents in the area recently. Here is a link to a short video on their Facebook page.
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Today members of the community patrol group visited. They provided this information prior to their visit.
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This coming week is NZ Road Safety Week. It is run by a charity called ‘Brake’ and sponsored by NZ Transport Waka Kotahi and Beca. We would love to come and visit your school on our travels on Wednesday to raise awareness, and also so your children can meet our patrollers and be aware of what we do within the community. We will be in our patrol car, accompanied by our fabulous patrol mascot Ted and also our very unique service dog Sebastian who assists one of our patrollers.
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It is also a timely reminder to encourage your children to wear a high-vis vest on their way to and from school. Winter days can be dull and the vest helps them stay visible and seen by motorists.
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The board has made the decision to close our car park when it is full on wet days. This will only be for 5-10 minutes to allow cars time to exit and free space for cars to enter safely. Without managing this the carpark becomes blocked and inoperable. If you would like to volunteer to help manage cars and cones, please let us know. Thanks to our wonderful team of road patrollers and teachers managing the crossing and car park helping keep things safe for our tamariki.
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We are holding our learning conversations in Week 7. Bookings will open next week and you will be able to have time talking to your child's ako teacher about their wonderful learning. Children are welcome at these hui. More information and a link for booking will be posted next week.
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Watch out for this inappropriate text
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This book is being promoted on TikTok and a copy was brought to school today by a student. The teacher intercepted the book and quickly discovered very inappropriate and explicit content. The book looks harmless and was purchased at The Warehouse. This is a timely reminder to keep an eye on what your children are viewing online and their reading material. Some Anime graphic novels also have adult-themed content.
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Medications - If your child requires medication during school hours, you will need to please bring it to the office and complete a form giving permission for staff to administer. Please DO NOT leave medication with children or in their bags as this can easily get into the wrong hands.
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Cancer Society Chemo Bags - We have received several heartfelt thank you messages from cancer patients who have been given one of the beautiful bags decorated by our students. Many thanks to the students who took the time to create these bags.
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Mana Ake Drop in Sessions - Mana Ake drop in sessions are on every Thursday morning from 8:30 for any parents who would like to connect with Shannon for parenting advice, support for anxious children or general wellbeing. Feel free to meet Shannon in our meeting space in the office.
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Year 8 Camp Deposit Payment Now Due
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$100 flight deposit is now due. If you wish to set up an automatic payment straight to the school account, you can do this by following the instructions below:
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Automatic Payments: You can set up automatic payments directly to the school account.
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Account Number: 12-3153-0100145-00
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Account Name: ARARIRA SPRINGS PRIMARY SCHOOLInstructions:
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Use your child’s First Name and Last Name as the reference.
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Use the reference "WELLINGTON".
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Benefits of automatic payment:
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You can set up weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments.
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Payment amounts are flexible - you choose how much to deposit.
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Lincoln High School Volunteers Needed - Lincoln High School Te Kura Tuarua o Waihora are needing more volunteers for Special Assessment Conditions - Readers, Writers, Computer Use, If you think you could give some of your time to help, training will be provided. Please contact Yurie yti@lincoln.school.nz or Shantal sjo@lincoln.school.nz
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Coffee with Claire will generally be held on the first Tuesday of the month, but please check the school community calendar for exact dates as this may be subject to change.
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Chess - Does your child enjoy playing chess? If so they can enter into an inter-school chess competition - Individual competition.
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Entries open 8th July and close 24th July.
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Children are able to make individual entries via this website.
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New Enrolments - If you know of families moving into the area or with preschoolers, please encourage them to fill out our online enrolment form soon as possible. This allows us to plan ahead and recruit the teachers we might need!
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IMPORTANT DATES 2024
- 22 May - School Board Meeting, 6.30pm in Tahuna | Staffroom
- 23 May - Mana Ake drop in with Shannon, 8.30-9.15am
- 23 May - Lincoln High School Open Day, 2-4pm (see above)
- 24 May - Curiosity Clubs, 11.45am-12.45pm
- 24 May - ASP Cross Country, 1.30-3pm
- 30 May - Mana Ake drop in with Shannon, 8.30-9.15am
- 31 May - Hui (Hikuwai 123), 9.15am in the hall
- 31 May - Curiosity Clubs, 11.45am-12.45pm
- 03 June - King's Birthday (school closed)
- 04 June - Teacher Only Day (school closed)
- 06 June - Mana Ake drop in with Shannon, 8.30-9.15am
- 11 June - Coffee with Claire, 9am in Tahuna | Staffroom
- 14 June - THT Hot Dog Lunch (see below)
- 19 June - THT Meeting, 7pm in Tahuna | Staffroom
- 28 June - Matariki (school closed)
- 02 July - Coffee with Claire, 9am in Tahuna | Staffroom
- 05 July - Matariki School Celebration, 5.30-7pm
- 05 July - Term 2 ends
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School Board
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Tonight the board will hold its first meeting of the term - at 6:30 in the staff room. This term the policies under review are:
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- Employer Responsibility
- Appointment Procedure
- Equal Employment Opportunities
- Teacher Relief Cover
- Safety Checking
- Police Vetting
- Classroom Release Time / Timetable
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We welcome your feedback via the SchoolDocs site (username: ararira | password: russdrive).
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Next meeting - 22 May, 6.30pm in Tahuna | Staffrooom
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Te Hapori Tautoko (THT)
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THT - Te Hapori Tautoko - providing opportunities to tautoko (support) and connect our school community and fundraising for school initiatives and resources.
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Next meeting 19 June, 7pm in Tahuna | Staffroom
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All welcome - we'd love to have some new faces join us!
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THT is proud to be partnered with SchoolFundraisingShop.org.nz They offer a range of stationery and books, clothing, fun games and toys for kids - and lots more! Perfect for gift giving and everyday needs. They also have a particular focus on New Zealand made and Eco-friendly products, which aligns well with our Enviro School principles. All you need to do is type in Ararira Springs Primary when checking out, and THT will receive 10% of the order total!
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Matariki Celebration - Te Hapori Tautoko is excited to bring you a Matariki Celebration on Friday 5 July 2024.
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This whānau information booklet provides you with all of the information you need to know and ways you can support! It is set to be a wonderful evening and a highlight in the calendar for many.
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Hot Dog Day - Te Hapori Tautoko is providing a Hot Dog Day on Friday 14 June. Orders can be made via KINDO and close on Tuesday 11 June. At $3 each, these will make a yummy hot lunch!
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Second-Hand Uniforms - THT has a small selection of second-hand uniform items available for purchase. Click here to view a list of the items we currently have available. If you have uniform items to donate please contact Charlotte via charlotte.mcmenamin@ararira.school.nz
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This year we changed the route of our Cross Country event.
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Unfortunately we have had to postpone it to late in the week due to the weather. We would like to thank our parent volunteers who put their hand up to marshal for us. We could not run these activities without you.
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Once we have run our school Cross Country the top 6 boys and girls from Years 5-8 will be going to the Zones competition taking place on 6 June at Ngā Puna Wai Sports Centre in Halswell. Parents will be informed if your child has been selected for this race.
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The Zones Basketball competition took place on the 16th of May. Our Year 8 teams did well, with our girls coming second in the girls competition. Our boys won a few, drew a few and lost a few. Thank you to Matua Michael and Coach Noah for attending the competition to manage and coach our teams.
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The Selwyn Hawks Basketball season has begun. If your child has been entered in a team, the coach/manager of the team will be in contact with you to let you know times of your games. If you are not receiving emails please check your junk or spam folders or contact Whaea Meeghan for more information.
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Soccer and Hockey Tournament
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Our next big sporting event is the Soccer and Hockey Tournament taking place on the 18th of June. This competition is open to all in Years 5-8. We can have mixed teams of boys and girls, however there is a limit on how many teams we can enter into the competition and each team MUST have a manager/coach. If you are able to help manage either a hockey or soccer team please contact Whaea Meeghan.
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Below is a table of events taking place in Term 2. If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us or check out our ASP Sport Page on the school website.
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Don’t forget to check out the “What's on offer?” page for clubs advertising their sport.
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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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During the last week of term 1 and into the term break I had the wonderful opportunity to be part of an Education Delegation to China. This was organised by Hangzhou University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan and the Confucius Institute University Canterbury (CIUC). The delegation included professors from UC, leaders from High Schools in Christchurch and Dunedin, and …
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As part of the 100-day plan, the new National Government announced the change to mandate an hour of reading, writing and maths every day. In reality, this is not very different from what your child is already experiencing at Ararira. The teaching of reading, writing and maths is an average of one hour a day. It also includes reading, writing …
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Ararira Springs' Balanced Scorecard The Springboard Trust offers a suite of fantastic professional learning for school leaders and late in 2022 we took part in the Balanced Scorecard for Schools in Aotearoa programme. This asks schools to think long-term and develop 10-year objectives that will guide the school through the next phases of strategic planning. These objectives were established by …
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Expectations for Behaviour at Ararira Ararira is a wonderful place to learn and we guide our learners' behaviour with clear expectations that are linked to our values of being caring, curious and capable. These are short, sharp and memorable and might be good to refer to at home as well. Caring is our first value supported by aroha and manaakitanga. …
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School Carpark Expectations Behaviours we want to see: Park in designated car parks including on the road. Carparks have been designed and placed by qualified traffic engineers to optimize visibility for drivers. Always stick to the 10km/hr speed limit. Children come and go from school for a variety of reasons at all times of the day. Merge like a zip …
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Digital Complications and Applications What is digital addiction? Digital addiction among students in New Zealand is a growing concern in the modern era, as technology and digital devices have become an integral part of daily life. While technology offers numerous benefits, excessive and uncontrolled use can lead to addiction and negatively impact students' academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. …
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