PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
In front of me at the moment is a book titled “The Easiest Slow Cooker Book Ever”. I was instantly drawn to it - our home lives are busier than ever (mine is no exception) and if I can find a shortcut to streamlining the chaos, I’m all in! This book delivers.
However, it did make me stop and think about all the shortcuts we take and if they always deliver the great results we want. While I love my crockpot, there is nothing like a crispy roast chicken or pan fried fresh fish or barbecued sticky ribs. The crockpot can shortcut these dishes, but are the results the best they can be?
Sometimes there's just no way around it, there is no shortcut - if we want results, we must put in the hard work (I’m looking at you here, stubborn covid fat layer). In order to run the marathon I’ve got to train. In order to make every shot on goal count, I’ve got to put in the practice over and over. In order to keep the house tidy, there are only so many ‘quick wipe downs’ one can do before things really need to be addressed.
The same is for our children here at school. We are asking our children to put in the hard work everyday in order to reach their learning goals. Learning is just like climbing a mountain, there are no shortcuts - but the way the world opens up when you achieve your goal makes the effort worthwhile.
We celebrate your child’s learning journey because every step involves a lot of hard work and there are no shortcuts. We would love your support with this - talking about what your child is learning here at school, what are their next goals and what do they need to learn to get there?
We look forward to meeting with you at our Learning Conferences in a few weeks time and working alongside you this term.
As an aside, I’m thinking of crock pot chicken lasagne for dinner. It’s not going to be quite the same as oven lasagne but this is one short cut I’m prepared to take.
Thank you for your continued support.
Maree Lloyd
Deputy Principal
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday 25th May - School closes at 12:30pm
- Wednesday 25th May - Teacher Conferences
- Thursday 26th May - Teacher Conferences
- Monday 23rd - Friday 27th May - Scholastic Book Fair
- Friday 3rd June - Teacher Only Day
Student Of The Week
Oliver (Year 4) says: “I love my school because I can make friends easily here. I like playing games with my friends. My favourite thing to do is to learn maths because I like getting smarter. My teacher is really kind!”
Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming!
We will be hosting this event in a few weeks time. Monday 23rd - Friday 27th May in the school library. It will be the same week as learning conferences so parents will have a chance to pop in too!
Can't Make It To The Scholastic Book Fair?
Barbarians' Rugby
Is your child keen for a fun day of rugby with the opportunity to meet the Blues and Barbarians THIS Sunday?
Click the link below for more information and to register you child(ren).
Free Softball Coaching
Is your child keen to give softball a go? Are you interested in finding out more about what is on offer here at school? Harbour softball is offering a FREE taster session next Monday 16th May here at school at 3:15pm. Please pop along to see what it is all about.
Bricks 4 Kidz
Aroha Skate School
Skate Lessons After School
Term 2 weekly after school skate lessons.
Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Huapai District School.
Lessons are suitable for beginners to intermediate skaters.
Register at the link below.
Creative Matters - Term 2
Music Lessons With MusiqHub
Our good friends at MusiqHub are looking forward to another awesome year of music in 2022 at Huapai School! They will have some slots available for Guitar, Drums, Piano and Ukulele lessons in Term 1. If you're interested, be sure to get in touch to reserve your spot or ask any questions you may have. Contact details below:
Drums - paul.barry@musiqhub.co.nz
Guitar, Keyboard and Ukulele - scott.wotherspoon@musiqhub.co.nz
NumberWorks'nWords
A major sponsor in this year's School Donation sponsorship prize draw. Generously donating a $600 voucher which was won by our first place prize draw winner.
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