Newsletter 155:16 4 November 2015_

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 #17 published Wed 18 November closes Thu 12 Nov. WEDNESDAY 04 NOVEMBER 2015 ~ TERM 4 WEEK 04 ~ VOLUME 155 NUMBER 16

QUOTE

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Francis of Assisi

CALENDAR Mon 02 Nov Sun 07 Nov Tue 10 Nov Fri 13 Nov Tue 17 Nov

* Further information elsewhere in the newsletter.

Marlborough Anniversary Drop Your Boss Motueka Airport SkyDive * Parent Teacher Meeting with community and John Parsons * Cluster Athletics hosted by Havelock – details to be posted online during week Charting the Future * Captain’s Daughter 19:00

www.havelock.school.nz/index.php/calendar Click item for status and/or info. See also our smart phone PTC app.

NAUMAI HAERE MAI This week we warmly welcome Kaleb Lawrence to Wakamarina. May your time at the school be both successful and fun.

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Hi Everyone. Summer will be here before we know it and what better time to get fit, tone up and feel healthy. If you are keen, come along and join in, meet some lovely people and get fit. New people are always welcome. Take the class at your own fitness level and build up from there. Feel free to like Havelock Zumba Pam Elvy Facebook page for updates.

2015 WEEKLY TIMETABLE - Havelock School Hall (off Lawrence Street) Monday Morning class 10am-11am Monday Evening class 6pm-7pm Wednesday class 9:30am-10:30am (Havelock Town Hall) Thursday class 6pm-7pm Friday class 9:30am-10:30am $5 per class (under 10yrs free) 10-18yrs $2 per class. Concession cards are available.

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

Pam Elvy 5741046 / 021 2632 431

Feel the music. Live, Laugh, Dance MARLBOROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (KIWI CAN) DROP YOUR BOSS This event has been rescheduled for this coming Saturday 7 Nov so we hopefully will be able to bring you some great photos from skycam. Best of luck for a great day and dive to Vicki, Piers, Tracey and Kea. The forecast is good. Thanks to all who have helped them reach their fundraising targets for the MYD Trust.

POOL OPEN The Board of Trustees has adopted the 2015/16 Keyholder/Casual User Agreement at its 27 Oct meeting. The revised agreement and application form are available from reception and online.

Out of school hour access to the pool for keyholders will begin this week. Please check over the agreement carefully. The pool has been made available to the community but only if keyholders honour the agreement. Check carefully.

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SWIMMING LESSONS 18 JANUARY - 22 JANUARY 2016 Parents and caregivers would you be keen for your children to participate in a week of swimming lessons with a qualified instructor from Stadium 2000? The lessons take place at the solar heated Havelock School Pool (12:30 – 16:00). The cost per child will be determined by final numbers.

For more info or to register interest, email/phone names and ages of your children to Jeanette at ajm74@hotmail.com or 574 2076.

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Johnston Associates South Chartered Accountants Masterminding brighter tomorrows Annual Financial Accounting Accounting Services Evaluation and Implementation

(Xero a nd the Cloud Training)

Business Advisory

(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

Dean Steele

CA, B.Mgmt (Hons)

021 249 1191 dsteele@jacal.co.nz

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

www.jacalsouthisland.co.nz Johnston Associates South, part of Johnston Associates Chartered Accountants Ltd Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life‌ since 1861

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TAIOPENGA KAPA HAKA

Jack, Jacob and Jordan lead the haka during the performance during last Tuesday’s Taiopenga Kapa Haka celebration held at the Clubs. The time spent with Whaia Merehira Wills since Term 1 paid off with a very well presented performance. Poi, waiata and haka were on display and students enjoyed other groups performing after theirs. A brisk walk to Pollard Park for lunch and some brief play rounded off the day.

The logistics of transporting the whole school to and from Blenheim was well supported by parents making it possible to participate without the almost $500 it costs to use a large bus. Your help is always very much appreciated. Special acknowledgement and thanks must be recorded for the hours of extra work Vicki Eden put in to making up all the new black school skirts worn for the first time by our tamāhine – they looked fabulous.

The work of our pupils featured twice in the Marlborough Express last week with the photo above coming from the Saturday Express.

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TO THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF HAVELOCK – THANK YOU! The Gallery has now been open for a year – and we made it through our first winter. We couldn't have done it without the help and encouragement of the community, and we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us.

During our first year we've hosted a book launch and four of our artists have held exhibitions, with more planned in the next twelve months, over 14 730 visitors have come through the door to look at what Havelock had to offer, with a very gratifying number purchasing our artists' work. We've been delighted to host special events, and the children of Havelock School provided a wonderful ANZAC display. Not to be outdone, Havelock Preschool have also displayed their Recycled Man. And last but not least, The Gallery organised a group of eight very excited women to attend WOW in Wellington.

All of our wonderful sponsors, artists and volunteers have helped to make Jo Downey's dream become a reality, and with all the new ventures opening in Havelock – proving beyond a doubt we're not a zombie town. Our heartfelt thanks also go to Pub Charities, for their kind donation of funds to pay for a heat pump, for which the volunteers in particular, are extremely grateful. It was a very cold winter!

We’re also delighted to report we've made charitable donations to a number of organisations, all doing great work in our area. To this end, we've made cash donations to St John’s Ambulance, The Havelock Menzshed, Fit 'n Free Gym, St Peter's Church Community Kitchen and the Havelock Beautification Project.

So here's to another successful year!

Sponsors: Johnson's Barge Services Tricia and Andy Pike (Marlborough Wine Tours) Bladen Wines Volunteers: Brett Avison (Gallery Director and Trustee) Lisa Clem (Trustee) Caryll Moffat (Secretary) Beth and Russell Fairbairn Lindsay Jefferis Lorain Day Nan Buchanan-Brown Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

Hardy Jones Clark (legal services) John and Camilla McLean The Musselpot Jo Downey (Trustee) Mandy McQuarrie (Trustee) Liz Matthews Barbara Lancaster Mike and Judy Johns George Harbord

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HAVELOCK VISION 2020 ACTIVITIES – SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES TUMBLE TOTS Designed to develop toddler’s physical skills Tuesday, Havelock Sports Pavilion Classes: 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Cost: $2.00 per session

Thursday, Havelock Sports Pavilion Sessions: 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Cost: $5.00 per session

Contact: Susan 574 1443 STAR DANCE ACADEMY Wednesday, Havelock Town Hall

Supported by:

MODIFIED TAI CHI

Star Juniors (Ages 5-9) 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Star Seniors (Ages 10-13) & Leaders (14-16/17) 4:15 – 6:00 pm Cost: Juniors $50 and Seniors $61.50 for the first 30 children to register (subsidised by KiwiSport), thereafter Juniors $80.50 and Seniors $92.00 Contact: Vicki 027 748 4172

HAVELOCK TWILIGHT NETBALL Every Wednesday for 6 weeks! Commencing 4 November 2015 at 6pm at the Havelock Courts. To register a team please phone Simone 574 1244 or 027 953 2450. $20 per team to go towards the BBQ on finals evening. From ages 12 onwards - mixed teams! Will organise a game for younger kids if required!

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FOOD & NUTRITION POLICY (5.42) ADOPTED Even before the That Sugar Film (trailer) was screened to the thirty or so community folk last Wednesday night, the Board of Trustees had adopted the above policy. After being available for comment, with none being received, it was resolved to accept the revised policy with the updated links to the Food and Beverage Classification System in schools and ECE services www.fuelled4life.org.nz/about. Further discussion no doubt will take place as people are better informed about what is largely hidden in our food. Being aware is just the first step. The movie might be available by contacting Louella Louella_perkin@hotmail.com – and thank you very much Lou for the lovely supper you provided gratis as an alternative to perhaps the more usual sweet fare.

MARLBOROUGH DAIRY WOMEN’S NETWORK Stepping up Safety Havelock Bowling Club 10 November, 2015 9.30 for 10am start Free with free lunch Register or more info at www.dwn.co.nz/events Or 027 275 6547 Annemarie HEALTHY HOMES 2015-16 The Healthy Homes programme is an opportunity to improve people’s health by reducing cold and dampness in homes. The programme offers ceiling and under floor insulation at NO COST to eligible householders. You don’t have to own your home - if you meet the eligibility criteria, your landlord will be contacted to seek permission.

What are the eligibility criteria?

If you have a valid Community Services Card or Super Gold Card with CSC endorsement you meet the basic criteria. In addition to this, people with a health referral from their GP or with children or older people in their household are also prioritised:  Community Services Card or Super Gold Card (with CSC endorsement)  Health referral from your doctor OR household with children under 17 years or person aged 65+ years.

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So, if anyone in your household has a health condition that would benefit from a warmer home e.g. health conditions or breathing difficulties like asthma, frequent colds or flu etc. please contact us for more information. Don’t wait until winter - ACT NOW as funding is limited!

NOTE: The applicant must be the owner/ head tenant AND the holder of a Community Service Card.

What next?

Contact your GP or Practice Nurse for a healthy homes referral form. For any other queries, contact Felicity Spencer ph. 03 928 4173 or email felicity.spencer@nmhs.govt.nz

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NOVEMBER 10 ~ PARENT/TEACHER FORUM Just a wee heads-up to keep this date free - this is the date of the Term 4 Parent/Teacher evening to be held in the hall. The focus will be around Information Technology, the school’s move into the cloud, how pupils are beginning to use Microsoft’s Office 365 and in particular, a session for parents with John Parsons - see flyer below.

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Did you know? Research has found that it is the number of times each day we consume sugary drinks or eat foods high in sugar that increases the rate of decay in our teeth. Foods and drinks which contain sugar increase the production of acid in our mouth which attacks and rots our teeth. It is therefore helpful for children to learn which are ‘anytime’ foods and drinks. Cheese, fruit, raw vegetables, nuts, unsweetened popcorn, milk and water are just some examples.

REGULAR UPDATES FROM THE NELSON MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH SERVICE BLENHEIM & MARLBOROUGH MOBILE CLINIC 5209922 CHARTING THE FUTURE… Annually schools review their agreement with the government as regards their vision, goals and plans in response the needs of students and the broad wishes of their community. Havelock’s Board of Trustees too has spent some time looking carefully at its charter and goals. It now invites parents from the school community to a 90 minute session at the Captain’s Daughter to enjoin in a conversation about the school’s longer-term goals. To many this might sound daunting and fairly heavy going but given the ambience, locale and timeframe, you might care to venture out and join trustees to share a conversation around charting the future for Havelock’s youngsters.

The CAPTAIN’S DAUGHTER 19:00 Tuesday 17 November Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

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UPDATING THE EDUCATION ACT 2 Nov 2015 Education Minister Hekia Parata announced six weeks of consultation to update the Education Act 1989. She is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say on proposed changes to the education system. This online consultation is now open and closes on Mon 14 Dec at 5pm. The update raises several ideas for change; raising achievement, helping schools/kura to focus on the things that matter most, better info to family/whānau and communities and how families can help, doing more to help families and whānau understand why decisions are made about education.

Make your submission on the consultation website - you’ll will find a video of the Minister talking about the proposed changes and a copy of the discussion document. The Education Act update consultation page has more info on the update to the Education Act 1989.

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