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23 March 2022

Kia ora whānau

The term seems to be flying by. Lots happening here at school and we look forward to having you part of it once more. Hopefully, that isn't too far away.
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Once again, thank you for your vigilance in monitoring your children and being cautious. This has contributed to very low infections rates in the school. We have a wee surge today and wish our families all the very best. There seems to be a range in the severity of symptoms and we hope you get through okay.
We were so please with our non-uniform day for children in Ukraine last week and that your support raised $633, thank you! It is important that our children start to think about others in situations around the world.

There has been such wonderful learning in all our spaces but of particular highlight has been seeing the children enjoying their golf lessons and getting outside to do this. The tutors have commented on our children's beautiful manners, enthusiasm and support for each other.
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Huarapa's urban farmers had a fun time recently meeting with Lesley and Thomas Kerr and their farm animals. Hikuwai 1, 2 and 3 have based their maths on a small business enterprise and have been making and selling goods. Our Bee Awesome programme is a regular feature and Lesley is now working with our Year 5/6 learners. Who knew learning could be so much fun?

Kia pai to wiki,
Claire and the Ararira Team

Welcome to Te Puna o Ararira

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This week we welcome Eric to Kaunuku and Vallen to Huarapa. We know you will soon love Ararira as much as we do!

From the Office

Thank you!

A huge thank you to Emma and Mike McConway from Mike McConway Builder Ltd for building and installing our new Pātaka Kai (street pantry for fresh fruit and vegetables). See below for information on how the Pātaka Kai works.

Music Team

We are excited to offer music tuition at Ararira Springs Primary and provide our wonderful facilities to make your choice of music tuition easier for the family. Please make arrangements and payments directly to our tutors.

Further information regarding what is on offer and contact details for the tutors can be found here.

Pātaka Kai

Lincoln now has a Pātaka Kai, a street pantry for fresh fruit and vegetables. Often on our community page there are a number of people wanting to share their excess fruit, vegetables or herbs with others. With the kindness of a local building company (Mike & Emma McConway) and us here at Ararira Springs Primary School, we have provided a Pātaka Kai (translates as food storehouse, pantry) to centralise this act of kindness. This is a project to connect with our community, reduce what would be food wastage and spread some aroha (love). You will find the Pātaka Kai in the Ararira Springs Primary School carpark outside the office area against the fence.

How does it work?

It’s very simple: Leave what you can, take what you need. Neighbours, local businesses and other organisations who find themselves with excess fruit and vegetables which would otherwise go to waste, can leave it here in the pantry.

Those who wish to contribute do so by leaving their excess fresh produce or vegetables. Members of the community can visit the pantry at any time and take what they need. It’s free and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please make a post on our facebook page if you should make a donation - that way members of the community can visit the Pātaka Kai should they wish to.

Facebook page Pātaka Kai or use the QR code.

This Pātaka Kai is for our community and we ask that we all look after it. Please don’t leave any rubbish behind when you drop off produce.

This Pātaka Kai is for fresh fruit and veges only
*No clothing, books, or other household items
*Bring your own bag or box to carry items home
*Keep the pantry doors closed
*The children here at school (our Year 2’s) will clean it out once a week and ensure it is kept clean.
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Need to cancel a Kindo Lunch Order?

Remember to do it early! Cancellations are only available until the order cut-off time.

How to cancel...
  1. Login to myKindo and go to my orders.
  2. Find the correct delivery date.
  3. Select Cancel and ok.
Please Note:
The purchase price will be refunded to your myKindo account balance.
If you have multiple students in the one lunch order you will need to cancel the order and then reorder for the student that is still requiring lunch.


Subway Salami Supply Issues

Due to supply issues, Subway options containing salami are on hold until further notice.

IMPORTANT DATES - 2022

  • School Board Meeting 23 March, 6.30 pm in Staffroom
  • THT Meeting 30 March, 7 pm in Putahi (Library)

TERM DATES - 2022

Term 1: Tues 1st Feb - Thur 14 April (TOD 18th March)
Term 2: Mon 2nd May - Friday 8th July (TOD 7th June)
Term 3: Mon 25th July - Friday 30th September
Term 4: Mon 17th Oct - Fri 16th Dec (TOD 10th November)

School Board News

NEXT MEETING - 23 March, 6.30pm in the Staffroom

Te Hapori Tautoko THT

Te Hapori Tautoko (THT) - providing opportunities to tautoko (support) and connect our school community and fundraising for school initiatives and resources.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday 30 March, 7pm in Putahi. We would love to see you there. We always welcome new people.

HOT CROSS BUNS

Orders have now closed. Thank you for your support. Delivery is 30th March.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS

The THT has a small selection of second hand uniform available for purchase. We are looking to increase our selection and would welcome donations of good quality uniform. All profits are used by THT to improve our school and provide resources for our tamariki. If you have uniform to donate or would like to see the selection we have, please contact Charlotte at charlotte.mcmenamin@ararira.school.nz

Kelly Club

Next week at Kelly Club our theme is Jesters and Jokers. Come and join us for this mischievous week!
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Lincoln Rugby Club Junior Registrations

Lincoln Rugby Club is inviting all those boys and girls out there interested in playing rugby this year, to register to play for your local Lincoln Rugby Club. We are especially on the lookout for girls to play in an all girls u11 team.

Registrations for the season, that commences around the first weekend of May, are now open.

If you are interested please register your child at https://lincolnrugby.co.nz/registration-2022/ or email the Club secretary at secretary@lincolnrugby.org.nz find out more."

Triple P Free Online Parent Courses

Immediate online positive parenting support offered to all families in Aotearoa

To support mental health, resilience and emotional wellbeing for our tamariki and rangatahi, Ministry of Health are partnering with Whāraurau to offer free online versions of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program® across the country.

Triple P is an evidence-based programme with a long history of successful use in New Zealand. More than 10,000 New Zealand whānau have accessed some type of Triple P support in the areas where it has been available free for the past 10 years, with many turning to online programmes throughout the Covid 19 pandemic.

There are three free Triple P Online programmes available throughout Aotearoa to help parents and caregivers positively support children to reduce anxiety, build emotional resilience and life skills, and cope with life’s challenges. These programs also help whānau stay calm and optimistic, guide behaviour positively, and encourage children’s learning.
  • FEAR-LESS TRIPLE P ONLINE – for parents and caregivers of children and teenagers (6-14 years) who have significant anxiety.
    This 6-module online course gives parents and caregivers a better understanding of anxiety, gives them skills and strategies to improve children’s coping capacity, and helps parents develop safe, gradual ways for children and teens to face anxiety-provoking situations and overcome their fears. It also helps boost children’s and teenagers’ confidence and problem-solving skills.
  • TRIPLE P ONLINE – positive parenting for those who have toddlers to 12-year-olds.
This 8-module online course helps parents and caregivers develop a range of positive ways to address child behaviours, promote new skills and help emotional self-regulation, to help them improve family relationships and raise happier, more confident and capable tamariki.
  • TEEN TRIPLE P ONLINE – positive parenting for those who have ‘tweens’ or teenagers – 10-16 years
This 6-module online course helps parents and caregivers understand more about pre-teen and teenage development and behaviour, so they can provide the best environment for raising responsible, resilient rangatahi while maintaining close relationships and minimising conflict.

Caregivers can immediately register and begin their free online programmes by visiting http://www.triplep-parenting.net.nz

Ngā mihi
Pip Gordon
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Lincoln Tuning in to Kids T2, 2022

Be Kind T-shirts

Kia ora,

We have been inundated with people wanting our "Be Kind" T shirts
(for lots of reasons!).

We had previously run out, but now have Mens and Womens sizes available for pre-order.

ORDERS CLOSE: Sunday 3rd April
Delivery approx. week of: 18th April

The message of "Be kind" is in sign and te reo, our two official languages of Aotearoa.
You can see them here.

You may also like the merino socks. You can learn your left and right too!

Finally, always popular are our playing cards. Read the reviews from people who have purchased. These are fun and you can practice your reo while playing a game! Great for young and old. These cards are available here.

Ngā manaakitanga
Michele
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Please phone or email your order to the Selwyn Centre 03 925 9708 selwyn.centre@cancercwc.org.nz

Include:
Your name
Order
Contact phone number

We will contact you when bulbs are available for collection from the Selwyn Centre from late March. Payment by cash when collected.
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