HAUTAPU SCHOOL PANUI

25 October 2024

Week 2, Term 4

Principal's Message

Kia Koutou Hautapu Whānau,

Welcome back to Term 4, we hope you had a lovely term break. It has been wonderful to return and get back into the swing of this term and to see our students so engaged in their learning.

We have a busy and exciting final term ahead, with many learning opportunities and events planned. We are delighted to welcome a number of new students to Hautapu School, a very warm welcome to you all.

On Wednesday we held our annual Ag Day and Flower Show Day. We had such a successful day and it was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate all the hard work that went into making this another memorable event.

I wish to congratulate every animal owner, it is a huge commitment to raise a lamb, kid goat or calf. You should be proud of all of your hard work and the care you showed towards your animals. It was wonderful to see our students proudly sharing their efforts with the judges, whānau and our classes who came out to see their very cute animals!

This day would not be possible without the efforts of a very large number of supporters.

I would like to pay special tribute to Brooke Phelan for all her hard work and dedication in organising this event. Brooke was the driving force behind our Ag Day being such a success. Thank you so much Brooke, your efforts were very much appreciated.

Thank you to our amazing Ag Day sponsors; Brandt, Farmlands, Fenrir Architects, Annton nurseries, Toyota, Harvest Grains, Black Shepherd Apiaries, Fonterra, LIC, Dairy NZ, FMG and Lawnrite.

Thank you to Ava, Mackenzie and Kaden for being amazing stewards. Ingrid for mowing the rings as well as Frank and Vanessa for setting up the rings and scrim. It was lovely to see some miniature ponies at Ag Day this year, thanks to Maia and her family. Thanks to Isla and her Dad Sona, who bought some piglets which were a huge hit with the students. Thank you to Helaine and Geraldine who cooked all those sausages on the BBQ! Many thanks also to the staff for supporting this event to help it run smoothly.

Following our Ag Day we had a number of our students attended Group Day today at the Hautapu Sports Grounds. Congratulations to everyone who participated, you represented Hautapu with pride. A heartfelt thank you to Demi, Brooke and Vanessa for all their hard work and the many hours they have spent on organising and preparing for this event.

I hope you have a restful long weekend!

Ngā mihi nui,

Tracey Bennett

Sun Safety

Term four is when the beautiful sunny weather arrives, please ensure your child brings a sunhat to school everyday.

We encourage students to come to school wearing sunblock. Classrooms are supplied with sunblock, which they are encouraged to use. If your child brings their own sunblock, please make sure it is clearly named and they can apply it independently.

Please make sure your child brings a drink bottle filled with water to help them keep hydrated during the day.

Hautapu School Ag Day

Congratulations to all of the students who entered their ag day animals. You should be proud of all of your hard work and the care that you took of your pets. Thank you so much to our sponsors, Brandt, Farmlands, Fenrir Architects, Annton nurseries, Toyota, Harvest Grains, Blackshepherd Apiaries, Fonterra, LIC, Dairy NZ, FMG and Lawnrite.

Best Costume: Caitlin Vipond

Most Obvious Pet: Grace Ferguson

Reserve Champion Goat: Isabelle McKeon

Champion Goat: Madison Gibbs

Reserve champion Lamb: Kyle Austin

Champion Lamb: Thomas Bryant

Reserve Champion Calf: Cruden Cummings

Champion Calf: Malikah Cummings

Group Day

Group day was held at the Hautapu Sports grounds today. Congratulations to all of the students who took part, I was so proud to see you all with smiles on your faces and the pride you had for all of your hard work with your pet.

A huge thank you to Demi and Vanessa for all of your efforts in organising the event, it was an exceptional day that ran smoothly.

Halloween Disco Friday 1st November

Gumboot Friday 1st November

Carols In The Paddock - Wednesday 11 December 5.30pm

Hautapu Helping Hands

Helping hands is a community of support from all whanau. You are welcome to join the closed Facebook group and keep up to date with events. Hautapu Helping Hands

Important Dates Term 4

Monday 28 October – Labour Day (No School)

Tuesday 29 October – HPV Dose 2

Wednesday 30 October – Amazing Race - Year 8 Leaders

Thursday 31 October – BOT Meeting 6pm

Friday 1 November – Waikato A&P Show

Friday 1 November – Gumboot Friday

Friday 1 November – Halloween Disco

Friday 8 November – Assembly 1:30pm – Tōtara/Mānuka

Friday 15 November – Teacher Only Day (No School)

Monday 18 November – Senior School (Year 3 - 8) Athletics Day

Tuesday 19 November – Junior School Athletics Day (Yr0-2) 9am - 11pm

Thursday 21 November – Rainbows End - Year 8s

Friday 22 November – Assembly 1:30pm – Nikau/Tawa

Monday 25 November – Student Leadership 2025 applications due

Friday 29 November – Interschool Athletics

Wednesday 4 December – Nikau / Tawa Camp (returning Thursday)

Thursday 5 December – BOT Meeting

Friday 6 December – Assembly 1:30pm – Kōwhai/Rimu

Wednesday 11 December – Carols in the Paddock

Thursday 12 December – Service to Schools Assembly (celebrating student leaders for 2024)

Thursday 12 December – Pool party for Leaders at lunchtime

Friday 13 December – Classes to meet their new teacher for 2025 (9:30am)

Friday 13 December – Year 6 Pool Party at lunchtime

Monday 16 December – Year 8 Leavers Assembly 1:15pm

Tuesday 17 December – Prizegiving 1pm

Tuesday 17 December – Reports go home

Wednesday 18 December – Last Day of Term (School finishes 12pm)

Your Lunch Box

We are able to offer Your Lunch Box (https://www.yourlunchbox.co.nz/) at Hautapu School. This is a great, convenient way to have delicious & healthy lunches made fresh and delivered to your children at school at the click of a mouse. Orders will be delivered to school in the morning and children can collect their school lunch box from the office.