HAUTAPU SCHOOL PANUI
5 July 2024
Week 10, Term 2
Principal's Message
Kia ora koutou,
I hope the term break has started well for everyone and that you’re enjoying today’s sunshine.
Congratulations to Bradley and Mason, two Year 7/8 students, for their performances in the North Island Road Champs over the weekend. Bradley placed 5th in both the Road Race and the Criterium for U14, while Mason came 6th in the Road Race and 10th in the Criterium for U13. Great effort! Good luck to the team also racing today and tomorrow at the Velodrome.
We had another very successful term. I enjoyed hearing the highlights from our students at the Celebration Assembly and reading about the vast array of learning opportunities they experienced in Terms 1 and 2 in their reports.
Our mid-year assessment data indicates we are on track in Literacy and Numeracy. Our investment in Structured Literacy over the past four years is having a positive impact on achievement and progress. We are excited to see the results of our efforts with The Code in Years 5-8 too. For the first time in a very long time, we have no disparity between girls and boys in our Reading data. The Writer’s Toolbox is also significantly enhancing our students’ motivation to write, and their explanations of the sentence types they choose are impressive to say the least.
Mathematics:
- 87% of all students are meeting curriculum expectations for this time of year, with 28% already meeting end-of-year expectations.
Reading:
- 93% of all students are meeting curriculum expectations for this time of year, with 33% already meeting end-of-year expectations.
Writing:
- 81% of all students are meeting curriculum expectations for this time of year, with 22% already meeting end-of-year expectations.
The announcement last week regarding new expectations for assessment did not cause any major concerns for us as a school. However, it is disappointing that communication failed to address that many schools are already tracking the progress of our learners, and effective schools are well aware of how their students compare to the Literacy and Numeracy Progressions. My hope for education is that valuable teaching time is not wasted on summative assessments that have little to no impact on learning. The old saying comes to mind: "weighing the pig doesn't make it any fatter." The Board and I are immensely proud of our teachers and support staff, who regularly assess our learners' progress and implement strategies to enhance their learning.
Thank you for the support you provide at home and at school. Our learners are very fortunate to have a dedicated team encouraging them to achieve their very best. I look forward to seeing you all back safely for another term full of exciting opportunities.
Ngā mihi
Tracey
Certificates
Break “A” Leg Production - Get ready for a fantastic show!
Our cast have done an amazing job this term with their rehearsals for our production! I am so proud of the progress they have made. It's going to be a great show next term with some fabulous performances from each classroom and the main cast.
Our production dates are as follows:
Wednesday 28th August matinee
Wednesday 28th August evening performance
Thursday 29th August matinee
Thursday 29th August evening performance
Tickets will go on sale next term.
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
Monday 22 July – First Day of Term 3
Monday 29 July – Teacher Only Day, No School
Thursday 8 August - BoT Meeting 6pm
Wednesday 14 August – Sports and Group Photo Day
Friday 16 August – Oxford Pies Delivery Day
Monday 19 August – Science Fair for Year 7 & 8 Students
Wednesday 28 August - Production matinee and evening
Thursday 29 August - Production matinee and evening
Friday 30 August – Daffodil Day
Sunday 8 September - AIMS Games (selected students attending)
Friday 27 September – Celebration Assembly, Last Day of Term 3 (normal school day)
Matariki Celebrations
Your Lunch Box
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.
Kell Club Additional Session Time
Kell Club - New session for students who need afterschool care after winter sport training
SPONSORS
Kit-Markin Construction
Multi award winning Master Builders Kit-Markin Homes will donate $5000 to Hautapu School when friends and family of the school choose them to build their new home or commercial building. New decks from the community will result in a $500 donation to the school. Contact Josh on 0279355435 or josh@kmh.co.nz
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Fundraiser for Alex Schuler
Hi, my name is Alex, some of your kids will know me as one of the coaches at the Hautapu Kelly Club Holiday Programme and After School Care, but I am also a student and a track cyclist, so I spend most of my free time just down the road at the Velodrome.
Recently I was selected to represent New Zealand at the Junior World Track Championships which is in China this August. Cycling New Zealand provide support staff and coaches but no financial support for this event therefore I am running various fundraisers to help fund my way there.
I am currently focusing on my T-Shirt fundraiser and would be very grateful for any support from local individuals and/or businesses whose name I can put on my back to wear as I attend camps and events in the lead up to China. I also have a ‘Give a Little’ page https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-alex-get-to-2024-worlds and any contributions would be very much appreciated!
Springsheep Milking Company lamb giveaway
With lamb season fast approaching, Spring Sheep Milking Company and its associated supply farms will have a number of lambs available for adoption, be that for ag day, pets, or additions to a lifestyle block.
All lambs will have received full health check, have had navels dipped prior to giveaway and will be ready to go to new homes having had sufficient colostrum.
Click this link to go on a waiting list for a lamb:
Contact Us
Email: admin@hautapu.school.nz
Website: https://www.hautapu.school.nz/
Location: 5 Hana Lane, Cambridge 3493, New Zealand
Phone: +647827 7466