Date 30th August 2016

T᷄e᷄na᷄ koe, Greetings everyone I hope that this finds your family well after the tumultuous days we have had here in Havelock North recently. We are certainly very happy to have our students back and settled into their learning routines. We have had to juggle and reschedule events and thank you very much for your understanding of this. It has also been heartening to see how our community has pulled together through this: helping each other, checking on each other ensuring basic needs such as water is met. Our school has benefitted from the kindness of many people and we are most grateful. We have four weeks of learning left in this term. Classes are diving into the ‘Changemakers’ topic and after exploring aspects of this, and those who are or have made a difference, are now looking to make a difference themselves. We have a number of exciting projects underway ranging from raising funds for a water project in Sudan to building lunch tables to use outside some classrooms. We will keep you up-to-date with news via our Facebook page. Next week we have several individuals and four teams competing at the AIMS games in Tauranga. We wish them all the best for challenging competition and know that they will really enjoy the experience. Huge thanks to all the parents who are going and/or have helped to fundraise and prepare the teams for the competition: in particular the coaches who have given so much time and commitment. Our open evening last week was very well attended. The enrolment process has been underway for a few weeks now and we have been excited to meet the students and families who will be joining us in 2017. Our current students have done us proud - visiting schools with us, and attending the open evening to talk about the opportunities here at HNI. Finally a few reminders - please ensure our uniform is worn as well as it can be. The sock situation is improving and white ankle socks are in abundance. We proudly noticed this on the TV news when our students legs were filmed walking into school! Students must wear our school uniform or bring a note for a uniform pass. We do have a lot of lost property so if you are missing items, please encourage students to come to the office and search through this.

Our electives programme will end this term and it has been wonderful to see students involved all the different activities available. We are however still out of pocket to the tune of a couple of thousand dollars, when all the small charges are added up. Please will you make sure this money owed is paid. We look forward to the focused learning that is ahead of us as we progress to spring. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or any of the Leadership team if you have any queries.

Ngamihi nui Julia Beaumont Principal

Principal: Julia Beaumont Postal Address: 13 Nimon Street, Havelock North Newsletter Items: Phone: 06. 877 8039 Fax: 06.877 2422 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hni.school.nz High School New

Congratulations to the following students who received a Principal’s award at last week’s assembly. Tiaho O’Brien, Ebony Hoeta, Tessa Nettlingham, Simran Chumber, Saxon Parr Hutton, Drew Barber, Alara Akkaya, Isaac Smith, Annalise Broadley, Halle Steadman, Elijah Rabbitte, Fraser Halstead, Anna Kaye-Alaikonga, Erika Bass and Olivia Veerkamp.

Well done to the following students who recently received their honours badges Keely Schmidt Leo Klingender Kaitlyn Peck Luis Rimmer

The Star and Gold Awards, recognises excellence in the Academic, Cultural, Technology, Sporting and Service fields. The school has pleasure in presenting awards to the following students for outstanding achievements:

Sport Stars: Elijah Casson, Connie Wilson, Laura Ayre,

Gold: Jack Graham, Sam Bird, Lexi Carter, Cameron Broad Service Star: Gold: Jena Gregory, Adam Engelke, Ella Sherratt, Annabelle Williams, Poppy Kelly, Claire Hawes Cultural Star: Gold:

Jena Gregory Dylan Kronfeld

TechnologyS Star: Luis Rimmer, Jena Gregory, Daisy Phillips, Jack Graham, Harrison Keane, Alex Congalton, Finn Grant, Sean Walker, Dylan Kronfeld, Joel Palmer, Claire Hawes, Poppy Wotherspoon, Jessica White, Cassandra Kitson, Luis Rimmer, Annabelle Williams, Poppy Kelly, Amy Heffernan, Cameron Broad, Angela Leijen, Parehuia Niania, Phoebe Mussa, Libby Charlton, Zara Tissies Gold: Jack Bernstone, Alfie Wilson, Dustin Grant-Foley

Academic Star: Gold:

Our first eleven came of the Hawkes bay competition.

third in the top division intermediate hockey

Havelock North Intermediate recently competed in the Super Six Interschool Cross Country. Our school did amazingly well considering many of the students were still recovering from illness and many students couldn't compete. Overall our school placed second in the competition with outstanding running results from Evie Kennedy placing 3rd and Kiana Pohe-Bright placing 4th in the Year 7 girls and Rosemary Yorke placing 4th in the Year 8 girlsTop results of the day were Evie Kennedy coming in 3rd overall and Rosemary Yorke coming in 4th place. Y7 Y7 Y8 Y8

girls came 2nd overall boys 3rd girls 2nd boys 3rd

On Friday 26th, Amy from the SPCA came to talk in the assembly along with 2 dogs and a cat. She told the school about what the SPCA do. We also heard the stories that went along with each animal she bought. Every student really seemed to enjoy seeing the animals - and learning a bit about their pasts. A cheque was presented in the assembly for over $700 dollars. This was the money that was raised from the HNI mufti day and HNI Cupcake Day. As a school, we can be very proud of raising this amount and the money will go a long way to protect the animals at the SPCA Hastings & Districts.

The music department at HNI has had a very couple of weeks with our students competing in two competitions. Last Wednesday 10 August, our choir HNI Voices, sang in the Kids' Sing Competition, which this year was held at HNI. Our 90 strong group performed exceptionally well and were awarded a GOLD. They sang three items including the test piece. May the Road Rise to Meet You, arranged by NZ composer, David Hamilton. The two choice pieces were Impuku Nekati, which is a lovely round and is from our up coming show The Button Box, and Take These Wings. .A huge thank you goes to Mrs Susan Melville who trained our students to such a high level. You can hear the choir on the HNI Face Book page. On Tuesday 16 August our two Rock Bands competed in the Rock Shop Band Quest, which was held in Napier's Municipal theatre. We had our fingers crossed that everyone was going to be well enough and fortunately we had a full turn out. Both bands, Concussion (Bronson Cotter – lead guitar, Riley Byford-Smith – drums, Alex Congalton – bass guitar and Connor Grant – saxophone) and Lake Snail (Ben bush – lead guitar, Alex Congalton – bass guitar and Bronson Cotter – drums), performed original songs. Ben was awarded "Killer Guitarist", best lyrics and best original song. Lake Snail were also placed 2nd overall. Congratulations to both bands and in particular to Ben and Lake Snail. Also a thanks to Kurt Yates who has rehearsed both band every Monday after school. We have had 3 students sit ABRSM music theory exams so far this year. Congratulations to Connor Grant and Emilie Horsfall on passing grade 2 and Anja Edwards on passing grade 1.More students will sit a theory exam in the next session on Saturday 5 November. Our students have more musical events over the next three weeks. Our choir is singing at HNHS Music 2016 on Wednesday 24 August and at the Te Mata assembly on Friday 26 August. Also members of the Junior Jazz Band will also be performing at Music 2016. On Thursday 1 September our hall will be alive with the sound of orchestral music as we are hosting the 5th Big Orchestral Play In Day. It is great to see so many students involved and committed to our music programme

CHANGES TO UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES

Due to changes in the circumstances of our volunteers (and the fact that there are only a few of us!!) we have no option but to change our opening times for the remainder of Term 3 2016 only. Please see below for our revised opening times. Thursday 25th August 2.30 - 3.30pm Monday 29th August 8.30 - 9.30am Monday 5th September 8.30 - 9.30am Monday 12th September 8.30 - 9.30am Monday 19th September 8.30 - 9.30am We will continue to offer the 'collect from HNP school office' service whereby you can contact me with your uniform requirements and we will leave the items at the school office for collection and payment there. Alternatively, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any other uniform enquiry and we may be offer to an alternative solution. Please accept my sincere apologies for this temporary change. I hope that we will be able to resume a normal service during term 4.

Teen and Tween Yoga Class This is a one hour class on Thursdays at 4pm. It is aimed at 11-13 year olds and introduces breath work, postures and meditation. A great resource for children as they prepare for high school. The cost is $10, payable on the day and only if the child attends. I take a maximum of eight students, and there is space for three more. To find out more contact Susan website: www.mrandmrsv.wix.com/rejuvenateyoga I also offer seven other classes a week for adults.

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