Newsletter Week 1, Term 1
Huirangi Primary School, Tuesday 1st February 2022
Kia Ora Koutou, Hello Everyone!
I hope you all have had a fabulous summer break and your children are all fresh and ready to begin the 2022 school year in a somewhat different fashion.
An alert went out last week via School Apps to inform you all and keep you updated on how Huirangi School will be operating in Alert Level Red. If you have not yet downloaded School Apps, I highly recommend that you do. This is our main portal for communication, and we are looking at using the app for permission slips and booking parent interviews this year too. Please also check you are registered to the classes your children are in, so you are getting all the notifications that are pertinent to your child.
The main points to remind you of how we are functioning in Alert Level Red are:
- All children, teachers and support staff who work with children in Years 4-6 (rooms 3 and 4). All other students do not need to wear masks, but may do so if they choose to. The Government is also now requiring that a face covering be an actual mask. That means no scarves, bandannas, or t-shirts pulled up over the face, for example. This is to ensure that it is a mask designed to cover your nose and mouth properly.
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To keep everyone safe please do not enter the school grounds unless absolutely necessary, without appointment. Either phone the office, or email: principal@huirangi.school.nz
Physical distancing protocols will be carried out when and where appropriate.
- Get vaccinated
- If you are sick or feeling unwell, stay home.
- We will continue with our strict hygiene practises
- Our classrooms will be ventilated and we will use many outdoor spaces for learning.
- Drop off and pick up will be at the gate only, and parents are NOT to enter the school grounds. Please follow the distancing protocols in the school carpark and WEAR A MASK if you intend to get out of your car, especially when around children
- Our morning tea and lunch times will be staggered to begin with.
We truly appreciate your understanding and patience. Remember these rules have been created in conjunction with the MOE and MOH and all schools in Aotearoa have been advised to do the same as us.
Our teachers and support staff have worked hard over the past week to ensure that school will remain safe, upbeat and as fun as possible for all children.
Let's start the year as happy and positive as we can possibly be!
Ngā mihi nui,
Natalie Looney
Principal
2021 Awards
At the end of 2021 we said farewell to the Pearce, Kumar, Flay, Drinkwater, Copper Funnell and Mounsey families.
Below are the Award winners who all took home trophies at the end of the 2021 school year.
The big winner of the evening winning the major award for the year was Alisha Kumar, who was awarded the Pearce Fairhust Memorial Trophy.
- Nicky Tapp Cup for the Arts-Boston Cooper Funnell and Alisha Kumar
- Spelling Trophy-Kane Alldridge
- Writing Cup-Paige Mounsey
- Language Cup-Kane Alldridge
- Cultural Cup-Rawinia Andrews
- Mathematics Cup-Kane Alldridge
- Sports Boy-Jordan Angellsey
- Sports Girl-Rawinia Andrews
- Most Improved Student-Jordan Angellsey
- Roly Webber Trophy for being a great buddy to others-Madison Drinkwater
- Pearce Fairhurst Memeorial Trophy for all round and consistent display of the R.A.F.T Values-Alisha Kumar
Welcome!
Mrs Thomas will be teaching every second week in Room 3, and Mrs Douglas will be continuing the role of Learning Through Play Coach in the Junior School from Week 7 onwards.
We also welcome Roman Narayan to Huirangi School. We hope you enjoy your years with us on your Learning Journey!
This term, Mrs Woodward is on sick leave due to having back surgery until Week 7. In her absence, Ms Southee will be teaching in Room 1. We wish Mrs Woodward all the best for a speedy recovery.
2022 Year 5 and 6 Camp
A letter went home to our 31 2022 Year 5 and 6 students last year, outlining basic information for the camp. If you didn't receive information regarding this, please contact the office before Wednesday afternoon.
We have had many offers of help from parents, so a selection will be made early this week. Parents who have been selected will be phoned tomorrow.
A camp meeting will be held on Thursday 3rd February at 3.10pm for the parents who have been selected. This meeting will be on the deck outside Room 3 - please wear your mask.
A big thank you to other parents who have offered help, but unfortunately we can't take everyone!
Swimming
Please send your tamariki along each day with their togs, towels and swimming caps [all clearly NAMED please]
Let's Go! Scooter and Cycle Skills
Music Lessons
He will discuss times/costs etc with you.
Stationery Fees
The fee for each child is $30. Please make this payment as soon as possible. All fees need to be paid by the end of March please. You can either send money with your child to hand into the office [follow this up with an email or phone call !] OR make an internet payment to:-
153945 0210342 00 with the reference 'Stationery' and your family name
Home & School Fundraising & Meetings
Next Term there is a planned Anderson Pies fundraiser which we think will still go ahead .......
Property Update!
Firstly, we won a nationwide competition with Speedy Signs in New Plymouth winning $10,000 worth of signage for our school. We are currently in the process of designing what these signs will look like and where they will be placed around our school. I will share the final designs with you when they are complete.
Secondly, Methanex offered to sponsor two murals which are currently being painted on the ends of Room 4. I worked with Michael Montgomerie (a well know artist, originally from Waitara), to come up with tow meaningful designs to beautify our school. The BOT and staff decided we wanted our House Birds and the Māori Art that is on our school hoodie as the pieces of art that Michael will create. The children will get the chance to work with Michael in the next few weeks, adding touches to the artwork. I am so proud and very excited!
Thanks Methanex and Speedy Signs!
Māori Design
This art reflects Kairau Marae, the Waitara River and the Huirangi Community looking over, protecting our students.
House Birds
Our House Birds are Pukeko, Tui and Kiwi and this mural represents just that. I think it's beautiful!
Helping Hands
Huirangi School & Community 150th Jubilee - POSTPONED!
Due to the current COVID climate, the Jubilee Committee has decided to postpone our 150th celebrations until Taranaki Anniversary Weekend, 2023.
Registrations will reamain open! Please click on the link below to register.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvuDvcTvvtFs2F7GTmSvcnvScpm-7uD4_zoBO6GZ4gLFruZQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Please pass on this link to anyone you know who has had children at the school, attended the school themselves or lived in the district. We'd love everyone to be able to attend the celebrations!
Duffy Book Sponsor
If you or your business would also like to contribute in this way, please contact the office.
Newsletter Sponsorship
Contact / Personal Details
It's important we have have current information at all times.
Public Health Nurse
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 1st February 2022-Term One 2022 starts
Monday 7th February-Waitangi Day school closed
Wednesday 9th-Friday 11th February- Year 5 /6 Camp, Okoki
Monday 14th-Wednesday 16th-Let's Go! Scooter and Cycle Skills
Friday 11th March-Huirangi School Swimming Sports
Monday 14th March-Taranaki Anniversary Day school closed
Monday 21st-Friday 25th March-Bike Week
Tuesday 22nd March-Science Roadshow (Years 5 and 6)
Friday 25th March-Huirangi Triathlon
Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th March-ERO Visit
Thursday 14th April- 3 way conferences (ALL DAY)
School Timetable
11am -11.20am Morning tea interval
1.00pm - 1.40pm Lunch break
3.00pm End of Day
Contact Us
Email: admin@huirangi.school.nz
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/huirangi.school.nz/huirangi-school
Location: Huirangi School Bayley Street, Huirangi, New Zealand
Phone: 06 752 0606