ARDMORE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

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Another great term is almost behind us with the culmination of much of this term's work being Ag Day this week. Please read the Ag Day reminders below.

Please remember - Friday is a normal school day. It is not a mufti day and school closes at 3pm as usual.

Term 4 starts Monday 9 October. Please be aware there will be a Teacher Only day on Monday 27 November. Please make care arrangements for your children as school will not be open to students that day.

Parents and caregivers need to park considerately at all times during drop off and pick up times. In the morning please drive as far forward as possible when dropping children. This means traffic does not build up on the road at the entrance to the school causing a traffic jam and, at times, blocking emergency services from getting through.

In the afternoon please do not double park or leave your vehicle parked in front of the main school entrance. It is essential we have room for the school bus, the Chill Out van and any disabled permit holders. Student safety is our priority and the traffic situation is of real concern.

In week 5 Maise A, Year 6 and Joshua E-W, Year 8, competed in and won the Ardmore School Rehu Tai Festival of Oral Language competition with their traditional speeches. A week later they went on to compete in the Hunual Principals' Rehu Tai Festival of Oral Language competition at Maraetai Beach School. The boys competed against students from other E.C.C.S. (East Counties Country Schools) and made us proud. Well done boys.

A few weeks ago we were very sad to say farewell to Mr Kotze, our Property Manager. In the time he has been here he has proved invaluable in keeping our school environment in good order. His friendly demeanor and can do attitude made him popular with everyone here at Ardmore.

Last Thursday forty seven year 3-8 children braced themselves against the cold wind of Pukekohe to participate in the inaugural Pukekohe Tough Guy and Gal Mud Challenge with one hundred and seventy seven other students from the Counties area. The students were in great spirits as they ran 1.5 km or 3 km through paddocks and mud while clambering over and under obstacles in their path. The Ardmore team had a tremendous attitude and team spirit. A great day was had by all. Thank you to the parents who transported gazebos and thanks also to Miss P for organising the event and training the team.

School starts at 9am. Please endeavour to have your tamariki here on time. The start of the day contains very important routines to help tamariki settle for a day of learning.

The Ministry of Education track attendance and we are alarmed at the number of Ardmore children arriving late regularly every morning.

Please keep sick children at home. If your child has a vomiting bug we ask that you keep them home for 48 hours after their last vomit.

We want to keep everyone safe.

To find a copy of the AG Day Information Booklet click on the link Ag Day Information Booklet

Reminder:

Animal registration between 8.15am and 9am. NO animals will be accepted that were not entered before the 28th July.

If you have any questions please email Mrs Hunt fhunt@ardmore.school.nz

Entries are open for the 2023 Weetbix Tryathlon

• Entries are open for the South Auckland Weetbix Tryathlon being held on Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at Mountford Park Manurewa.

• The TRYathlon is all about giving it a TRY and is a rewarding and fun day out for you and your child.

• The 3 events children participate in are swimming, cycling and running.

• Participants need to be aged 6-15 years old on event day, and can complete the TRYathlon as an individual or in a team of two.

• Parents are required to take their child to and from the event and supervise them on the day.

• Participants must have their own bike that they can ride confidently. (without trainer wheels)

• To enter the TRYathlon visit www.tryathlon.co.nz/

• Payment is made directly to Sanitarium Foods when you enter your child into the event. Payment must be made to secure entry into the event.

• You can select if you get your packs delivered to school or your home.

• Ardmore School has created a School Group which you can join when you enter from home. Search for Ardmore School when prompted. By linking to our school group it will give us the chance to win some great prizes.

• The direct link to register into our school group is https://raceroster.com/registration/42a97370-86aa-40c7-bf3a-9d0ae41932e8/entry?team=564086 The group is called Ardmore School 2023

• This event has sold out quite quickly in the past and some Ardmore students have missed out on participating. Please ensure you register early to secure an entry in the 2023 South Auckland Weetbix Tryathlon.

• There is a discounted price of $52.50. This closes on Wednesday 25th October.

• If you have any school related questions please contact Carol Paterson on cpaterson@ardmore.school.nz

Te Kawa o runga, te kawa o raro, ko te kawa ora, ko te kawa ora! Tēnei au te rukuruku iho ki rō te iaia o Hāhā-o-te-whenua, puai rā ki te kōtihitihi o Te Kāhui Maunga, tēnā te ahurewa tapu o te Kāhui Kāhika, ka kā te whaititiri, rarapa te uira, he tuhi rangi, he tuhi ariki.

Āwhinatia tō hapori kia whakaputaina ngā whakairo

Help your community have their say

Tēna koe

The 2023 General Election will be held in October and we want every eligible New Zealander to enrol and vote.

Voting starts on Monday 2 October and finishes at 7pm on election day, Saturday 14 October.

We’d like your help to get as many New Zealanders as possible to have their say. Let’s work together to make that happen.

You can help by sharing information with your community about enrolling and voting in this year’s General Election.

On our website vote.nz you’ll find information and links to resources you can download or order to share in a variety of ways – on social media, on your website, in newsletters or direct communications, or as display materials at your workplace, marae, library, or community centre to help spread the word to your friends, whānau and community.

Resources are available in different languages, te reo Māori dialects, and alternate formats. We’ll continue adding new resources to share as the election approaches.

We value your support in helping us make information about enrolling and voting available to your community and encouraging their participation in the 2023 General Election.

Enrol. Vote. Be Heard.

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for Term 4 and into 2024. All ages and levels welcome. Located in Ponga Rd, Hunua.

Contact: Priscilla van Ballegooy, Ph. 022 064 5174 for further information

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