Fairhall School Newsletter

Term 1 Week 4
Wednesday 22 February 2023

Tumuaki | Principal Korero

Tēnā koutou
Welcome to week 4, the term certainly seems to be moving quickly.

We have a wonderful display taking shape in the entrance area. Pop in and have a look if you have time. The main wall has an awesome display, reflecting our vision and Fairhall PRIDE, with each child in the school included. The other wall shows the pepeha or paku mihi and photo of the classroom teaching staff. Thank you to everyone who helps bring this vision to life. It certainly provides a welcoming environment, reflecting the wonderful children and staff we have here at Fairhall School.

I am aware that the final Tongairio 2023 part charges for families has been confirmed. While this is significantly subsidised, I recognise that this is a considerable cost. We are happy to take part payments over time for this and if you are struggling to meet this cost, please come and see me confidentially to discuss this. Our goal with our EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) programme is for everyone to be included. If cost is a barrier, I can look into ways to support this.

A reminder that next Monday many staff will be attending union meetings. If you are able to collect your child at lunchtime, it would be greatly appreciated. We will have supervision available for anyone not able to be collected. Buses will be running as normal.

Have a wonderful week and I hope to catch up with some of you on Thursday at the Year 4-8 swimming sports.

Ngā mihi
Debbie Stanger
Tumuaki | Principal

Car parking area
It’s important to keep this area flowing in the morning and after school.
The design is for traffic to come in and past the staff car parking area (please do not stop there).
There are two options, either a drop off from the car or park.
Drop off

This is past the staff car parking area and on the left.
Please stay in your car and let your children out of the car in this area.
It’s wide enough for other cars to move past if people are wanting to park.

Car park

This is past the drop-off area on the left.
This is the option if you are getting out of the car with your child.

Thank you for using this system. It’s really important, as otherwise traffic can back up onto the road and this is not safe for anyone.

Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fundraiser

On Friday the 3rd of March, come to school dressed up in black and white and bring a gold coin donation to show your support for the families affected by cyclone Gabrielle. All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Disaster Fund NZ. We are using the black and white theme, as they are the Hawkes Bay rugby colours. This region has been severely affected.

Union Meetings
The teaching staff have union meetings scheduled for Monday 27 February from 1.30-2.30 pm. Most of our staff will be attending these. We are happy for you to collect your child at lunchtime on this day. We can provide supervision for the afternoon. Buses will run as normal. Technology is also running as normal, and the Year 7&8 children will return to school at the end of the day on their bus.

Please let Jo in the office know if you plan to collect your child on this day so we know how many children we will have on-site.

Upcoming events 2023

February

Thursday 23 Swimming Sports (Y4-8) @ Stadium 2000
Friday 24 KidZone 8.40 am Tōtara hosting
Monday 27 Teachers Union Meeting - collect children at lunchtime if you can
Tuesday 28 Tongariro Practice Tramp #4
Tuesday 28 Year 3/4 Cricket Festival
Wednesday 29 Year 5/6 Cricket Festival
Thursday 30 Year 7/8 Cricket Festival

March

Friday 3 KidZone 8.40 am Kauri hosting
Friday 3 Dress up day - Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fundraiser

Fairhall PRIDE | Te ara ki te hiranga | Pathway to excellence
Term One Focus:
Determination & Enjoyment

The goals are:
At Fairhall School we are learning to show self-motivation and resilience (Determination)
&
At Fairhall School we are learning to contribute positively to the quality of the school environment. (Enjoyment)

The school goals relate to our curriculum topics and at the end of each term, we will be looking to celebrate with students who have achieved this goal.

School Wide Whakataukī

Each term our kura (school) has a whakataukī that aligns with our school inquiry focus. A whakataukī translates to whakatau (to settle) and kī (say), say something to settle. These proverbs are motivational and offer a unique way to reflect on our place and what we do. This term our school whakatuakī is:

Tohaina ō painga ki te ao
Share your gifts with the world

We unpack this whakatuakī at school and relate it back to what we do/can do.

KidZone Awards
T1W3

Te Rūma Kōwhai
Ailina Zuefle - Ailina tries her personal best in everything she does. She has a love of learning and is proud of the work she produces. Ailina is always happy to share her thinking. Keep up this amazing mahi!
Te Rūma Harakeke
Isabella Cini- For your wonderful start to the year in your new Kura. You are showing great determination towards achieving our term goals and are valued for your positive contributions to our class environment, as well as for showing resilience when things are new or challenging. Keep up the great mahi, Isabella!
Te Rūma Pōhutukawa
Saul Sowman - Saul has encouraged us to use our student voice to make a difference. As part of the sandpit team, he noticed that we can make changes and has been brave enough to speak up. Kei runga noa atu!
Te Rūma Rātā
Ella Jacobson- You have made a positive start to your learning journey at Fairhall School. Thank you for coming to school everyday and being the best that you can be. We love having you in Te Rūma Rātā!
Te Rūma Kauri
Peyton Carmody- Peyton you have made a wonderful start to the school year. You are consistently showing initiative and doing your best in all of your learning tasks. You role-model common sense to all of Te Rūma Kauri. Ka pai!
Te Rūma Tōtara
Archie Bray - Archie has made such a postive start to the year. He has been focused and on task during all topics and activites and is a great example of what it means to show the PRIDE values in everyday schooling.
Te Rūma Horoeka
Maysie Ferguson - Maysie is a helpful and co-operative learner who sets a fabulous example to all students. Maysie is an active listener and is always keen to contribute to class discussions. Her ideas and opinions are well thought out and valued by all.
Te Rūma Nīkau
PRIDE Cup - Blake Hawtin
Blake has risen to the expectations of a senior leader from the beginning of the year. We have been most impressed with his willingness to step out of his comfort zone to take on leadership opportunities. Blake settles into a task quickly and always tries to do his absolute best. He is polite and well mannered and always shows Fairhall PRIDE when interacting with students and teachers.
Poutama Prize -  Emily O'Connell
Emily displays outstanding achievement across all school areas. She has an inquiring mind, often asking questions that sparks discussion in the classroom. Emily is self motivated with her learning and manages her time well. Her thirst for knowledge is an asset to Te Rūma Nīkau and we believe she is well and truly on the pathway to excellence.

       PRIDE Cup   Poutama Prize

A very happy birthday wish to Toby Jacobson & Elsa Grage - 22 February, William Hurren & Jessie Hole - 23 February, Grayson Sangster - 27 February and Pippa Grigg - 28 February. We hope you all have a fantastic day.

Fairhall School Summer Sports Draws & Notices
Term 1 2023

Football Draw - Wednesday 22nd February
Fairhall School vrs Grovetown Red 4.45pm Field 7 A&P Park

Tennis Draw - Saturday 25th February
Fairhall Federer vrs Bohally Kikorangi 8.45am MTC 10 & 16
Fairhall Ferrer vrs St Marys Slammers 10.15am MTC 10 & 16
Fairhall Fernandez vrs Whitney Aces 8.45am Fairhall School

Volleyball Draw - Friday 24th February - Draw unavailable at time of printing

Term 1 sports are underway.
Volleyball- Friday
Hockey- Monday
Rippa Rugby- starts Thursday March 2nd

There are a few spots available in the following Rippa Teams
Year 6 team, Year 3 and 4 teams, Year 1 and 2 Team

Register by Friday 24th February Sporty/Fairhall School

If you are able to manage a team, please contact anne@fairhall.school.nz to indicate that you can help out. We need a parent in charge of each team and the Year 1 and 2 manager will need to be on the field with the children helping them out.

Subs are now due:
Volleyball: $37.50
Hockey: $35
Rippa Rugby: $10

Senior Swimming Sports- Years 4-8
Thursday 23rd February
A reminder to pick up children from outside the Marlborough Lines Stadium by 2:30pm.
Thank you to the parents who have offered to help on the day. We are still looking for 2 parents of Year 8’s to swim in the pupils vs parents vs staff relay. Please email anne@fairhall.school.nz tonight if you are interested.

Kiwi Smash Cricket Tournament
Thank you to the parents who have offered to transport and supervise. Notes will go home Thursday with all of the details. Please pack a large lunch and 2 drink bottles as it is a day outside.

Edible Gardens Facilitator

Tēnā koutou Fairhall Community,

We are looking for a keen gardener who would be interested in facilitating our Edible Gardens programme for 2023. The role would include 3 afternoons each week from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. You will be working with Year 1-6 students, with no more than 15 students at a time in a lesson. Lesson plans are provided with the content that will be taught. This is a paid position.
Please contact Juliette Miller at Juliette@fairhall.school.nz or Olivia MacDonald at olivia@fairhall.school.nz if you are interested in taking on this role or would like to know any further information.

Term Dates 2023

Term 1: Wednesday 1 February to Thursday 6 April
Term 2: Wednesday 26 April to Friday 30 June
Term 3: Monday 17 July to Friday 22 September
Term 4: Monday 9 October to Monday 18 December tbc