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Connect Communication
14 June 2023
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It is very hard to believe that we are almost halfway through the year. Winter has arrived in the last two weeks and it is time to pile on the winter clothes. I am back this evening from two days at a wonderful CPPA conference that I helped organise.
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I opened the newsletter to view the content and realised that all I had written on Monday had disappeared. Never mind, I will not try and dredge through my memory to see what my Monday thoughts were. Instead, I will vow to keep a copy of future ramblings in a backup location and share a few pearls of wisdom from Dr Natalie Flynn and Nigel Latta.
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Natalie talked about leading, teaching and parenting in a BANI world. BANI is an acronym for brittle, anxiety-producing, non-linear and incomprehensible. Our role is to care for, notice and provide a safe place for our students. Natalie reminded us of the positive psychology of Martin Seligman and the need to apply a TLC approach to stressful events. Consistent application of this approach trains our brains to become resilient. We need to remember that these things are;
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Temporary - we can bounce back and this will pass, "nothing lasts forever".
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Limited - limit our worries and don't let it pervade our lives, "look for moments of safety"
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Considered - not about us, there are other circumstances at play.
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In the afternoon Natalie spoke about burnout and the positive habits we need to form to look after ourselves. I will share more from Nigel Latta next time.
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We kicked of science week with a Nano Girl hui this week. This was a wonderful chance for children to see science being promoted and women working in the science field. Curiosity is one of our values and is closely linked to science.
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A final plug, as you know we operate a coaching model at Ararira. This is with staff and we try to also coach our senior students. Our Year 7s will take part in group coaching but we would like to offer our Year 8 students 1:1 coaching. Here is a link to a short article explaining the process and commitment. We would love to hear from you if you can help!
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Te Kupu o te Wiki - This Week's Kupu:
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This week's kupu is taupoki(tia) - to dig
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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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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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Current COVID-19 Isolation Requirements
A reminder the MoH advice is that you must self-isolate for 7 FULL days while you recover from COVID-19. This includes if you have had COVID-19 before. Day 0 is the day your symptoms started or when you tested positive, whichever came first. You cannot end your self-isolation early, even if you later test negative during the 7 days. Your child may come back to school on Day 8 providing they are symptom-free.
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Household Contacts do not need to isolate, but should test daily for 5 days with a rapid antigen test (RAT) from the day the person with COVID-19 tested positive, wear a face mask if you leave your home during your 5 days of testing, and if you test positive for COVID-19, you must self-isolate for 7 days.
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Argyle Uniform Price Increase
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Due to inflationary pressures, Argyle are regrettably having to increase their prices. The price increases will take effect on 01 July 2023.
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Carpark Safety
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We have recently received reports of parents and caregivers rolling through the Give Way sign at the exit of our school driveway, narrowly missing children using the footpath. A reminder that pedestrians have right of way when using the footpath, so please slow down and take extra care in and around the carpark area.
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Book and Puzzle Swap
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We now have a book and puzzle swap in the staffroom which parents are welcome to borrow/exchange from. Good quality recent novels can be swapped and puzzles also. (Please make sure puzzles are in a plastic bag and complete).
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IMPORTANT DATES - 2023
- 14 June - BoT meeting (tonight), 6.30pm in the staffroom
- 16 June - Hui (Whaea Nicky/Huarapa 4), 2.30pm in the hall
- 16 June - Family movie night (juniors 5-6.30pm, seniors 7-8.30pm)
- 30 June - Hui (Matua Blair, HK4), 2.30pm in the hall
- 30 June - Term 2 ends
- 21 July - Matariki celebrations at school, 5.30-7pm
- 09 August - THT meeting, 7pm in the staffroom
- 08 September - Quiz Night (see below)
- 11-12 September - School photos
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Board of Trustees
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NEXT MEETING - 14 June (tonight), 6.30 pm in the Staffroom
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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 - 09 August, 7.00pm in the Staffroom. All welcome.
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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. We are always looking to increase our selection and would welcome donations of good-quality uniform items. All profits are used by THT to improve our school and provide resources for our tamariki. If you have uniform items to donate please contact Charlotte via charlotte.mcmenamin@ararira.school.nz
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What a busy term we have had! And it is still not over yet! Have a look at our Sports News update by clicking on the Sport News button on our website.
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Canterbury Cross Country Competition
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This year we had 4 athletes qualify for the Canterbury competition.
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Oscar C - Year 5 came 1st in his race
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Janie W - Year 8 came 5th in her race, 6th overall
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Ryan E - Year 8 came 2nd in his race
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Liam G - Year 8 came 3rd in his race
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These tamariki will be representing us at the Canterbury competition on the 21st of June at Ngā Puna Wai.
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We wish them all the best!
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Lincoln Zone Hockey/Football Competition
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Some of our Year 5-8 students took part in the Lincoln Zones Hockey/Football competition on the 7th of June at Foster Park.
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Our Year 7/8 Football Team came 3rd overall. A big thank you to Coach Craig Whinham who managed the team and supported them throughout the tournament.
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Our Year 7/8 Hockey Team came 3rd, drawing with Lincoln Primary overall in their competition. A big thank you to Coach Matt Hall who encouraged his team and even coached some that had never played before.
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Our two Year 5/6 Football Teams played well and had a good day, learning new skills and how to work together as a team. We would like to thank Coach Nat Winter who coached our Year 5/6 Blue team and Coach Dan Horwell who coached our Year 5/6 Orange team.
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Well done to all our teams who took part on the day!
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Lincoln Zone Hockey/Football Competition
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Lincoln Zone Basketball Competition
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This competition will be taking place on Monday, 26 June at Selwyn Sports Centre.
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The day will start at 10am and should be finished by 2pm. For more information click here.
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Keep on eye out for our next news update to see how the teams did!
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If you have any questions or queries please head to the site and if you cannot find what you are looking for please contact Whaea Meeghan at meeghan.coetzee@ararira.school.nz .
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We have a wonderful selection of activities in Curiosity Clubs this term. Options have ranged from clay, digital art, ultimate fitness to photography. Lots of inspiring ideas and new things for our tamariki to try.
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The Hits radio station came to Ararira last Wednesday and recorded a segment in Hikuwai. What an amazing opportunity for our tamariki!
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Our Year 7/8 tamariki have been making some great items at Technology. Items such as tables, cushions, pet beds and much more! Auahatanga, creativity, at its best from our capable tamariki.
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Nourish Therapy Food Explorer Group
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Nourish Feeding Therapy are running another one of their very popular Friday Food Explorer Groups which will be held fortnightly on Fridays in Term 3 at ASP. Please see below for further details.
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A reminder we are now using Kindo for all school payments (uniforms, sushi, Subway, school activity and voluntary donations, etc.), so all your payments and purchases are in one place.
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Please refrain from paying into our bank account.
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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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Next Week we will be celebrating all of our Super Services so head on over to our website and book the kids in for an awesome week!
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We take the stress out of school holidays by giving you the confidence that your kids are having a blast and being well-cared for at the same time. Your kids will love the huge variety of activities and trips that are designed to inspire and entertain.
Join us these holidays by booking through our website.
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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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Coaching is an important part of Ararira learning for our teachers and our older ākonga. We see coaching as an opportunity to sit with a colleague or support person and in the first instance, check in. Secondly, it provides the coachee with the chance to be listened to and supported. The coachee might share an issue, concern or goal. The …
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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 mileage is a big component of learning. Neurological pathways in our brains require repetitive exposure to strengthen and cement learning and develop mastery. We also develop these neural pathways for resilience, …
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Neurodiverse Learners Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the range of neurological differences among individuals, including conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and others. From a school's perspective, it is essential to acknowledge the diversity in the learning abilities within students and provide support which is reflective of their needs. Children who are neurodivergent can face a number of …
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Peer Mediation Ararira Springs has adopted the peer mediation programme as it fits so strongly with our values of being caring, curious and capable. Peer mediators, selected from Year 7/8 classes, undergo a period of training based on the 'Cool Schools Peer Mediation Programme' prior to being on duty in the playground. Peer mediation is an approach to conflict resolution …
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The curriculum taught in New Zealand schools is currently undergoing a refresh and changes to the eight curriculum learning areas will be phased in over the next three years (2023-2026). The first area to be redesigned and introduced into schools across the country is the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum. This forms the cornerstone of the Social Sciences learning area …
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