Netball

The netball season is off to a great start. It was fantastic to watch so many of our middle school pupils giving it a go on Saturday. Keep it up!

Room 2,3,4 Camp Congratulations!

All our camp teams were fabulous, but these special individuals require a mention! Our winning team at camp were 'Ma' group - Teokiwa, Piri, Katelyn, Phoenix, Matthew, Madison, Olivia, and Lincon. They demonstrated great teamwork and cooperation in all activities.
We also gave nine individuals a certificate to recognise their extra effort, resilience, or bravery at our camp. Check them out in the photo below.

Room 2,3,4 Camp Ohiwa

Camp Ohiwa - Rooms 2,3,4

We had a fabulous camp at Ohiwa. The children loved the variety of activities at the beach and harbour, and participated brilliantly in the team challenges. You guys were awesome! Thank you to our fantastic parent helpers. We could not have done it without you!

 

Camp Reminders

Remember we have our camp meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday 4th) in the lecture theatre. It starts at 5.30 pm.

SUGGESTED CLOTHING LIST

 

This is only a suggested list of clothing to take on camp. Use your judgement in regard to this. Please name all items. We encourage you to pack with your child, rather than for them. That way they can find their gear much more easily, and are more likely to recognise their belongings if they end up in lost property.

BEDDING 

Camping mattress / stretcher or air bed

Sleeping bag or duvet and sheet

Pillow & pillow case

TOILETRY

Soap / Flannel

Tooth brush & tooth paste

Hair brush

Towel x 1 for showering

Plastic bag for dirty clothes

 

CLOTHING   - Enough comfortable clean clothes to last for 2 days (Excluding what they wear on the first day)

Under wear (enough to last 3 days)

Thermal tops or singlet

Jersey / sweatshirt x 1

T-shirts x 2

Trousers  / track suit pants x 1

Shorts x 1-2

Pyjamas or appropriate sleep wear

Appropriate foot wear for walking (we are going on a walk)

Socks

sunhat

Wet weather clothing (light rain coat)

 

OTHER

Medication (if required). Put in a named plastic bag…give these to your class teacher.

Sunscreen / Insect repellent

Camera (optional)

Book, board game or cards (quiet activity if wet-optional)

Torch & spare batteries

50 cent pieces if your child wants a hot shower

 

Please do not bring the following items; sweets or junk food / cell phones / jewellery / makeup/ hair gel / spray deodorant / electronic games or toys.

 

SMALL DAY BAG CONTAINING:

*Named Mug, plate, bowl, and cutlery, 2 x tea towels. (please name)

*Morning tea, lunch, and a drink bottle for the first day.

*Swimming togs, swimming towel, surf socks

*Fruit or baking (see below)

 

BAKING / FRUIT –Children in Rooms 4 and 5 are asked to bring a small bag of fruit. Children from all other classes can bring one item of baking for morning and afternoon teas. Please be aware that we have children with severe peanut allergies at camp (we would prefer items that do not include nuts). If you provide baking specifically for a child with allergies, please label this carefully (e.g.  dairy free).

 

Children's Day

It was children's day on Sunday. It was fabulous to see so many Apanui children enjoying the family day at Rex Morpeth Park.

Hiwi The Kiwi

Mark de Lacy came to Apanui School on Wednesday. He is also known as "The Minstrel" . His show 'Hiwi the Kiwi' is already well known to a generation of Kiwi school children. He has created a fun way of teaching the children of New Zealand about our fishery and the marine environment, and encourages the young people of today to participate in fishing and to enjoy the many opportunities that we are privileged to have in New Zealand. You can find out more by visiting is website http://www.hiwithekiwi.co.nz/