Newsletter 156:04 23 Mar 2016

VOLUME 156 NUMBER 04 ~ TERM 1 WEEK 08 WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH 2016 Published every even week during school terms. Posted to school families, the wider community, on the web and emailed by request. Copy and casual advertising for #05 published Wed 6 April 2016 closes Thu 31 Mar 2016.

QUOTE I know the voices in my head aren't real... but sometimes their ideas are just absolutely awesome! – Anon

CALENDAR * Further information elsewhere in the newsletter.

Fri 25 Mar Good Friday and Easter break Tue 29 Mar Easter break Wed 30 Mar Term resumes Fri 1 Apr QUIZ NIGHT @ Captain’s Daughter* Mon 4 Apr Friends Art Prog with Jon Lawrence (UK)* Wed 13 Apr Trustee Training – Health & Safety Thu 14 Apr Last day of term for Pelorus schools’ cluster Fri 15 Apr Teacher Only Day Pelorus schools Last day T1 for remaining Marlborough schools Mon 2 May Term 2 starts Yr 7/8 off to Technology www.havelock.school.nz/index.php/calendar Click item for status and/or info.

See also our smart phone PTC app.

WANTED HOUSE TO RENT Wanted house to rent for one adult, child, dog and cat. Please phone 021 0250 5643.

We are putting in some teams from the Pelorus Rugby Club for the upcoming Winter Rippa Rugby Competition. The Age grades are Under 6 and Under 7's. The competition runs from 7th May - 27th August. If interested, please contact Jason and Amber on 03 574 2686.

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 1

Johnston Associates South Chartered Accountants Masterminding brighter tomorrows Annual Financial Accounting Accounting Services Evaluation and Implementation (Xero a nd the Cloud Training)

Business Advisory

Dean Steele CA, B.Mgmt (Hons)

021 249 1191 dsteele@jacal.co.nz

(Development and Structure)

Corporate Advisory (Cash Flows, Budgets, Projections)

Debt Structure and Management Due Diligence Management Reporting/Interim Reporting New Company Setup Strategic and business planning Succession Planning Taxation Tax Compliance and Advice Trans-Tasman Accounting

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life‌ since 1861

Ben Douglas CA, B.Com, Dip Grad

021 249 1195 bdouglas@jacal.co.nz

Brad McNeill CA, BCA, BSc

021 0206 7526 bmcneill@jacal.co.nz

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 2

WEET-BIX TRY-ATHLON Most of the school’s team assembled at left following what was for about half of them, just enough to whet their appetite for next year. Distances, transitions and novelty was well balanced across the different year groups and as usual, the event was superbly organised.

With over 1700 competitors, the seagulls at Tahuna’s sports park had to move over as traffic was stilled and the supporting crowd of thousands got bikes, gear and children ready for the first cohort hitting the beach at 09:00.

Perhaps the last real summer’s day was spent as it should, being active in the outdoors. The photos give some idea of the complexity and numbers involved. Thanks to all those parents who made it happen for their kids – an early start, the entry fee, the training, the travel, the support and the extras on the day. In 2017 we hope to have about twenty taking part. Well done Sanitarium, Sport Tasman and the myriad corporates and volunteers groups that make this a truly fantastic and iconic event for Kiwi Kids.

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 3

RETIREMENT COMMISSIONER - PUBLIC EVENT IN BLENHEIM - 31 MARCH The Commission for Financial capability is holding a free public seminar in Blenheim on Thursday 31 March at the St Marys Parish Centre, 61 Maxwell Road starting at 10:30am (tea at 10am).

The seminar will be of interest to anyone thinking of living in a retirement village (and their support people, family). We cover, objectively, issues and considerations about personal, legal and financial matters in making the decision to become a village resident or not.

Full details of the event and how to register on-line or by calling 0800 268 269 are here: http://www.cffc.org.nz/retirement/retirement-villages/ 12% of people in the 75+ age bracket currently live in retirement villages and that number is expected to double over the next 20 years.

At the Blenheim event will be one of Marlborough’s leading law practitioners in the RV area and an executive from the Retirement Villages Association. Tea and light refreshments will be provided before the event for registered attendees. Registration is easy but early registration is recommended as the 100 seats tend to fill quickly.

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 4

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED URGENTLY Ritchies have a position available for a School Bus Driver based in the Havelock, Rai Valley or Okiwi Bay areas. A Class One license (car) and a P endorsement is required.

Anyone interested in this position can contact the Ritchies Blenheim Office for an application form on 03 578 5467 or email blenheim.depot@ritchies.co.nz

DRY FIREWOOD Please note price change, this should have been included in the previous newsletter.

Apologies for any misunderstanding.

Gum, Douglas Fir, Lawson mix $240 (COD) for 3.6m3 load. Phone Rose 574 2954 or Tish 574 1416

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life‌ since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 5

COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Library is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 through to 3:30 pm. Volunteers generously enable locals to access a phenomenal range of material which has a remarkably comprehensive section of adult fiction which is regularly interchanged with the wider Marlborough Libraries’ collection. No fees for borrowing so be in and get in some summer reading before the lights come on.

The Havelock Community Library would like to thank everyone who supported the fundraising raffles of $30 worth of scratchies. Two of the raffles have been drawn (under Police Supervision) The winners are: Raffle No. 1: Va King - Raffle No. 2: Maya Pol. A third raffle is being held and there are still tickets available. Contact: Rita Jacobson Phone 03 574 2176 Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 6

APRIL 2ND DANCE ~ Come and celebrate the day after April Fool’s Day at the Havelock Town Hall and enjoy all the old popular tunes as played by Vintage Vibes at our dance 7:30pm to midnight.

Tickets are only $25, so we suggest you buy yours early to avoid missing out on a night of dancing, fun and of course, supper. There will be a prize for the best hat worn in the evening. Tickets are now on sale at “Eyes on Nature”, 61 Main Road, Havelock. The evening is a BYO affair.

This event is a fundraiser for Havelock Cactus (which will be run in Term 2) and Havelock Lions like to see that every participant at the course gets a nourishing breakfast before they leave for school over the six weeks that Cactus runs. Money raised will also assist in meeting the cost of the instructors.

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 7

PROJECTS COMPLETED ~ Our Club is very proud of our involvement with “Fit n’ Free” gym by assisting with their scrap metal project. Havelock Lions gave about 200 hours over the last 5 months to this project and we congratulate the gym committee on being able to purchase the equipment.

We are also happy to have been involved in the Petanque Court in the Domain which was opened in February. Our fund-raising enabled the Court to be completed debt free.

LAST SUMMER MARKET ~ The last market to be held before winter will be at the Domain on Saturday 26th March (9:00am -1:00pm) and we hope to make this the best one of the year so far, with the help of stallholders and the public. We are working to have some “extra” attractions down there to celebrate a successful season. More details next newsletter.

Hi Everyone. I would like to send a big Thank you to Jim Bryant at the Slipway for being our sponsor for our t-shirts we wore at the Mussel Festival, and to Ian Cameron and the Mussel Festival committee for our tickets and allowing us to dance. Also Thank you to Pauline Mc Mahon and Jo Mayes for all your time and effort. Lastly, THANK YOU to all my Zumba ladies and girls who came on Saturday and for all your help and practice. It was so much fun!!

Feel free to come along and watch a class to get an idea of what Zumba is all about. Please like Havelock Zumba Pam Elvy on Facebook for updates.

2016 WEEKLY TIMETABLE - Havelock School Hall (off Lawrence Street) Monday evening class 6pm-7pm Wednesday class 9am-10am (Havelock Town Hall) Thursday evening class 6pm-7pm Friday class 9am-10am $5 per class (under 10yrs free) 10-18yrs $2 per class. Concession cards are available.

Please wear comfortable gear and shoes. Remember to bring a drink of water and a small towel.

Pam Elvy 5741046 / 021 2632 431

Feel the music. Live, Laugh, Dance!

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 8

RECOGNISED RECENTLY acknowledging recent achievement, effort and commensurate reward Reading 25 nights Tyla-Rose Illsley-Slape, George Robbins, Aroha Ward, Tyrani Stewart, Lucas Skipper, Sakura Urakawa-Murdoch, Ashelyn Horton-Smith, Demi O’Donnell, Kimberley Pulham

REAP's aim is to give the Rural Community support, the opportunity to partake in activities in their area and to provide a tutor for the activities chosen by those interested. These courses are being organised by Havelock Community Education Service with REAP support.

Cheese Making: Tutor: Date and details: Yet to be arranged.

Pasta Making: Tutor: Piero Rocco. Date and details: Yet to be arranged.

GrowSafe/Agrochemicals: Tutor: Dean Bowden. Date: Mid-year yet to be arranged.

If you are interested in any of the above or have an interest in any other courses which could be arranged please contact: Rita Jacobson, 5742176 email: ritacollet@clear.net.nz for further information.

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 9

EVENT MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR Tenders are being sought for an Event Management Contractor for the annual Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival. The contractor would be responsible for sourcing entertainment, stalls, grounds layout, securing sponsors, obtaining licences, reporting to regular meetings with the Festival Committee. Initially a twelve-month contract will be offered with the right of renewal for a further 2 years, if both parties are in agreement.

Tenders close 5 April 2016, this would allow time for any interested parties to attend a festival prior to submitting a tender. The position would start on 1 June 2016.

For any queries, an application form, a full job description and a copy of the contract. Please email: info@marinefarming.co.nz

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life‌ since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 10

Did you know?

Frequently ‘junk’ food & drinks which are high in sugar are used to reward children for good behaviour, school achievement and sporting performance. Why not try a non-food/drink alternative next time such as reading a favourite book; stickers, bubble mixture; have a friend around; a later bedtime; play a game or go for a bike-ride together? This will help establish lifetime healthy habits and their teeth will thank you too!

REGULAR UPDATES FROM THE NELSON MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH SERVICE BLENHEIM & MARLBOROUGH MOBILE CLINIC 5209922

PELORUS PETANQUE COURT The Pelorus Petanque Court is open for use.

We are playing on Sunday and Tuesday at 4pm but if you have a petanque set you are welcome to use it at anytime. Contact Loraine 021 260 2775 or Peter 027 355 1713 if you are interested in playing with us.

On Sunday, the 21st February the petanque players celebrated with an afternoon tea to thank the sponsors. Graeme threw the first boule and declared the court open.

KIWI RANCH – CURIOUS COVE APRIL JUNIOR CAMP Mon 25th – Fri 29th April. Ages 8 – 11 yrs. Cost $180.

Enrolments now open @ www.curiouscove.org Don’t miss out – enrol NOW!

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 11

APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY NETBALL PROGRAMME 2016 These school holidays we will be running holiday programmes for any interested Y1-8 netballers.

The allocated day will include:  Ball skills, catching and passing.  Correct shooting technique (for their age)  Balance  Defensive  Take Off  Pivoting  Dodging and much more  Plus mini games.

REGISTRATION FORM: (DUE BACK BY THE 12TH OF APRIL) Please circle one.

Y1-2 April 20th (Wednesday) 10AM -1PM Y3-4 April 21st (Thursday) 10AM -1PM Y5-6 April 27nd (Wednesday) 10AM -1PM Y7-8 April 28th (Thursday) 10AM -1PM VENUE: Horton Park, Redwood St

This will be ran like a circuit so will have NAME: allocated time slots at each session and then everyone will come together for game time SCHOOL: where they will be split off into small teams.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Each participant will need to bring: 1. Suitable clothing and footwear.

2. Drink bottle and lunch 3. Possible change of clothes if for any reasons the weather changes.

EMERGENCY CONTACT: (NAME AND NUMBER)

All netball gear will be supplied by Marlborough netball.

COST: $15 PP

Any queries contact: Anna Archie – Marlborough Netball Development Officer ndo@marlboroughnetball.org.nz 027 326 4520

Payment can be made to: Marlborough Netball 03 1355 0779855 00 with surnameHP for reference. (example: archieHP) Or you can pay cash on the day.

HAVELOCK MUSEUM The Havelock Museum Society would like to thank the community of Havelock and surrounds for the support in the latest fundraising venture.

The 2016 calendar ‘The way it was’ is of images of the early pioneers and the activities of that era. The Museum raised $3500. There are still calendars available. Contact: Joan Huddleston Phone 03 574 2435.

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 12

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life‌ since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 13

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life‌ since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 14

FRIENDS ART SCHEME After Easter Jon Lawrence (http://www.ceamsuk.com) will be spending three days in the school working primarily with Yrs 3 – 5 students and likewise in Linkwater. He will be bringing art works from pupils in some Norfolk schools with a view to forging some links between children from the other side of the world and Pelorus children. Jon will be taking back work from local pupils and during Term 3 Mr B will visit these schools and introduce some NZ music to them by way of exchange.

Hopefully these connections will evolve over time and provide students in both hemispheres with new perspectives and understandings about their world. Paperwork seeking authority to potentially use photos of the students will be coming home soon. Further background to this initiative may be found here www.havelock.school.nz/images/documents/Background_FAS.pdf PELORUS CLUSTER TOP TEAM EVENT This took place at Rai Valley Area School on Monday 14 March. Teamwork and leadership were the words for the day. Although the twelve activities were only minutes long they offered challenges that required strategy, communication and tenacity, especially when the bucket for filling the tank has holes or the tank itself needs multiple fingers to plug the holes – the more water, the more fingers required.

ASB and Sport Tasman had the day well sorted and the volunteer parents from all schools kept things going smoothly allowing the dynamics of mixed groups from Y1-8 to work through the issues.

Children certainly needed their togs for a number of challenges but given the amount of liquid soap, probably didn’t need a wash at the end of the day. Rai turned on a spectacular day and it

kicked off last week in a very positive way. Behaviour of students from across our cluster was exemplary. Congratulations to all and of course thanks to the many parents who moved students to and from Rai. Tino pai.

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 15

www.kaitunaridgesramble.kiwi.nz

KAITUNA RIDGES RAMBLE 9 April 2016 Fantastic mountain bike/walk around the ridgeline of the scenic Kaituna Ridges Farm At the base of the Pelorus Sounds Registration 8:00 – 10:00 am. Set off as soon as you registered – this is not a race WHERE Kaituna Ridges, 76 Readers Road, Havelock ENTRY FEE $20 Adult, $5 Child, $40 Family A community fundraiser for the Pelorus Community Preschool RATBAGS RAMBLE Simple map way finding course for kids to identity points of interest! Kids under 10 to be accompanied by an adult – great fun with prizes!! Bring the whole family!!

Registration 8:00 – 9:30 am. $5 pp

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 16

MARLBOROUGH SCHOOLS’ SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS On Friday 11 March a trio of students comprising Kimberley, Ari and Tayla left Havelock at 9am to participate in the Marlborough Schools’ Swimming Champs held at the Stadium 2000 Complex.

Years 5 & 6 ~ Kimberley had her races first and achieved a fourth in freestyle. Well done Kimberley! Sadly her goggles came off when she dived in for breaststroke so had to complete the race with no goggles! Good work Kimberley because you still came fifth. Luckily her goggles didn’t come off in backstroke and she came fourth again. A fantastic morning Kimberley, well done!

Years 7 & 8 ~ After a lunch break it was time for Tayla and Ari’s races. First was freestyle. Tayla had bad luck in this race because her goggles came off when she dived in. Unfortunately, Tayla came last in that race. Next up was Ari’s freestyle race. She was lucky because her goggles didn’t come off. Ari came 4th. Next was breaststroke and Ari’s heat was first this time. Ari tried really hard and came an amazing 4th again. Tayla had bad luck again because her goggles came off when she dived in and guess what, Tayla came last again! Oh well at least she tried really hard!

Lucky last was the backstroke event. Tayla and Ari were in the same heat this time swimming in lanes 5 and 6. Ari was on a lucky streak because she came 5th but Tayla was not placed. Well done girls for giving it a go and trying really hard!

Finals ~ Ari was the only Havelock kid that made it into the freestyle and backstroke finals. Well done Ari! Ari came 7th in backstroke and 8th in freestyle! The event was run this year by the Blenheim Swimming Club so it was fairly serious stuff. Ka pai!

Reporters Tayla Munro, Kimberley Pulham and Ari Tremain Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 17

TRILLIAN VARIETY BASH Given the media coverage and general “noise” this event creates, you will be aware the bash cruised through the township last Tuesday but not before calling in to the school and populating its twenty-five assorted vehicles askance on the top field.

Before joining the mayhem on the field however, Super Hubert the travelling magician, had been bamboozling students with his quirky magic tricks from squeezing cards to make them smaller, frightening a black rabbit and explaining what MT meant.

Students each received a bag of goodies and staff too received a bag for the coffee table.

The day was suitably hi-jacked and the sugar lobby would not have been best pleased but it was a blast and coming after a top day at Rai competing for Top Team, a number of pupils reflected that it was the best day ever.

The day was revised and learning got underway again eventually. Don’t forget donations can be made to this children’s charity online by clicking on to this link (GOTO web version) donate/variety Variety helps New Zealand’s sick disabled and disadvantaged children reach their full potential raising and distributing funds for children in need of basic necessities, vital medical equipment, life changing mobility needs and essential learning opportunities. Variety fills the funding gaps.

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 18

The queues started forming early and didn’t really fade away until just after 3pm when supplies were running low and then dried up altogether. A fantastic result thanks to all those who put their hands up to help prior to and on the day. Rachel Roborgh and Asha Mckay coordinated the operation this year and based on previous experience, made it the great success it was. The stall won again as an added bonus. Thanks to all who worked behind the blue walls, some for the whole day and also the seniors who put themselves second.

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life‌ since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 19

Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life‌ since 1861

Digital colour version with active links available via homepage – see top menu

Page 20