Newsletter 155:19 16 Dec 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 #01 published Wed 10 Feb 2016 closes Thu 4 Feb 2016.

WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER 2015 ~ TERM 4 WEEK 10 ~ VOLUME 155 NUMBER 19

QUOTE Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So. . . get on your way.

Theodor Seuss Geisel

CALENDAR * Further information elsewhere in the newsletter.

Mon 14 Dec Y6 Tech Orientation Y7/8 Outing and Dinner Wed 16 Dec EoY Final Assembly 18:30 School Hall Fri 18 Dec Last day close at noon – bus running 12:05 …

Tue 2 Feb Opening Day 2016 Academic Year All classes 09:00

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

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TRIEENIAL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS ~ MAY/JUNE 2016 These come around faster than you think and the Havelock School Board of Trustees has three of its five parent representative positions involved. The common date of 3 June is likely to be the actual election date across schools and so by 27 April the current board will have appointed a Returning Officer. The Main Roll will close 4 May and nominations will be called/open from 6 May. Nominations will close 20 May with papers sent by 25 May - votes counted 9 June and Board takes office 10 June.

Please take some time over the summer break to contemplate whether this might be a way for you to contribute to Havelock’s school. Contact a current trustee and/or visit the NZ School Trustees Association website for further useful background info. http://www.trustee-election.co.nz/

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (5.50) With the passing of the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014 schools and other institutions have taken the opportunity to review and refresh their paperwork and procedures. Havelock School has upgraded its policy also and the board is likely to adopt the revised policy at its first meeting of 2016 in February. Unfortunately its length is somewhat longer than its predecessor and is very comprehensive containing definitions, expectations and procedures should any situation arise.

Please follow the link and should you have any comment please email the school for the board’s attention by end January. http://www.havelock.school.nz/images/documents/5.50 Child Protection.pdf Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

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OUTSTANDING TEAM AWARD Children across Marlborough know them collectively as ‘Di and Soph’, or sometimes simply as ‘Kiwi Can’. They are the people and passion behind the programme that has been reinforcing key values in local kids over the past 2 years.

Their contributions were recognised at the Foundation for Youth Development Excellence Awards hosted by the Governor General at Government House in Auckland recently. “There are over 40 Kiwi Can teams throughout New Zealand, and to be one of three to receive an award was a real honour” says Di. The award recognises the positive contribution the leaders have made to local kids, schools and communities. “We often get parents telling us how much their children enjoy the lessons and talk about what we’re doing in class. ‘Keep trying mum, try try again, that’s resilience just like in Kiwi Can’ – it makes me smile when I hear stories like that from parents.”

Di and Sophia travel to Havelock, Linkwater, Picton, Whitney Street and Kaikoura schools every week, delivering a lesson with each class in the school. “A big part of the programme is getting to know the kids. As well as the lessons, we spend time with them at play times, finding out what they’re into. Learning all the names was intimidating in the beginning, we see over 500 kids each week” comments Sophia.

The growth of the programme into Mayfield and Blenheim schools in 2016 is a further endorsement of the outstanding efforts of this duo, and the importance placed on the concepts they are teaching.

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The Kiwi Can team would like to acknowledge the amazing support we receive from the local communities in which we deliver Kiwi Can. We are almost exclusively reliant on this local funding and support to provide Kiwi Can. Please support our sponsors.

Thanks to these sensational sponsors!

Helping bring Kiwi Can to Marlborough kids in 2015

Eckford Engineering

HAVELOCK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION HUB MANAGER Applications for the position of Hub Manager for the Havelock Community Association (HCA) are sought.

This is a sole-charge position with responsibilities to manage the HCA hub office and to carry out book-keeping and administration roles to support the work of the HCA committee and to provide accurate information to HCA members and to members of the public.

Hours of work: The successful applicant will be expected to work 13 hours a week during the months of October to April and eighteen hours a week during the months of May to September (inclusive). The successful applicant will be employed by HCA and will be expected to work out of the HCA offices. The hours of work are to be spread over a minimum of two days a week and the same days and hours are to be worked each week.

Hourly rate: The successful applicant remuneration will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.

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An application form plus Job and Personal description information are available from the HCA Hub office, “Eyes on Nature” building, 61 Main Road Havelock.

Applications close 11th January 2016.

Please seal your application in an envelope marked “Chairman, HCA Hub Manager.”

Bruce Chamberlain Chair HAVELOCK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE Vacancy – Volunteer Position Due to the change in their employment situation one of our elected members has reluctantly resigned from our committee and we now have a vacancy to fill for a volunteer Committee Member. This vacancy is being filled under the provision of Rule 16.0(b) of the HCA Rules. These rules can be inspected at the HCA Office at 61 Main Road, Havelock.

If you are interested in working with a group of motivated people working to conserve, promote and advance generally the interests and welfare of Havelock and environs, this could be a role for you.

Please apply in writing stating the reasons for your application and any special interests or experience you have that would assist the Committee, in the furtherance of its aims, before the 11th of January 2016. Please seal your application in an envelope marked “Chairman, HCA Committee.”

Bruce Chamberlain Chair

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HAVELOCK MUSSEL & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL NEWS The iconic Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival’s edible feast has just become even more tempting. The line-up of all day entertainment now includes a celebrity chef who needs little introduction. Michael Van de Elzen, is well known to television viewers for his popular and successful TVNZ shows, Kiwi Living and in previous years The Food Truck and Family Recipes.

Mike promises to bring with him a distinctly Kiwi-flavour with a dash of international seasoning. He spent several years overseas heading up acclaimed and award-winning restaurants and hotels, such as Terence Conran’s Bluebird, and the highly thought of Bank restaurant in London; together with the Conde Nast “World Small Hotel of the Year”, Dunbrody Country House in Ireland.

Having owned successful restaurants in New Zealand and in recognition to his contribution to the culinary scene in New Zealand, Mike was inducted into the Hospitality Hall of Fame in 2012.

an accompanying adult, will be admitted free.

The festival has had a revamp and will be bigger and better than ever before including headline act Anika Moa, yet reduced price ticketing to ensure we are producing a high quality at great value - kids under twelve with

The Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival takes place on Saturday 19th March at the Havelock Domain. Early bird tickets are now on sale from www.iticket.co.nz. or you can purchase them from Havelock’s i-site, 61 Main Street, Havelock.

PROJECTS RECENTLY COMPLETED Christmas Trees:- Pallets converted to Xmas tree shapes took over as the main task during October/November. Much measurement/cutting/nailing and noise occupied the workshop. The final products wonderfully decorated by the Havelock Enhancement Group can be seen around the Havelock area.

Plywood Xmas Decorations:- Lindsay Jefferis, with his amazing artistic skills, sketched some patterns on plywood and the gang took over with the jig saw.

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Raised Garden at Pre-school:- Some rearrangement of the ground matting saw the formation of a soundly finished product, children were very helpful, adding comments and advice.

Marvellous afternoon tea!

Petanque:- Work is now finished.

Framing of signs:- Interesting woodworking skills involved here: some really amazing mitre skills have developed.

Steps:- Have been involved with “Age Concern” in helping with stair construction for an elderly client.

Shed Improvement:- Much has been done inside the Menz Shed to improve the environment since the extensions. Kitchen area has been rearranged, tools sorted and a board for name tags erected.

What next:We are looking forward for more projects. Anyone with ideas to help the community, the aged, the disabled, let us know so we can look at it.

Mike Johns For and on behalf of the Havelock Menzshed.

Santa Claus and the Christmas Fairy Visiting the children of Pelorus Community Preschool and Havelock School

Friday 18 December 5:00pm to 7:00pm Rutherford-Pickering Memorial HAERE RA Inevitably we say farewell to our Y8 students this week as they head on to secondary. Best wishes to Jacob, Kea and Halym in their new adventures. More formal words will be shared on Wed evening at the EoY Assembly. To all out there who have volunteered their time, resources and good will for our youngsters over the year, a brief but heartfelt vote of thanks. The myriad things done to support the school are appreciated, without them all would be the poorer.

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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

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RECOGNISED RECENTLY acknowledging recent achievement, effort and commensurate reward Reading 50 nights Tevita Manu, Zoe Luscombe 75 nights Ashley Mulholland 100 nights Berekata Obetaia 125 nights Ruby-May Illsley-Slape 150 nights William King 200 nights Manawa Ward, Chloe Hackett, Tiabeina Obetaia 225 nights Courtney Brownlee 250 nights Tane Ward 275 nights Abbey Lawrence, Caleb Bailey-Gatchell, Ben Robbins, Max Skeehan, Conor Clark 300 nights Josh Steele, Ellie Gatjens, Mia Higgins, Liddy Horton-Smith, Isla Baillie, Molly-Jo Munro, Emma McCauley, Olivia Johnson, Towa Urakawa Murdoch, Skye Gatjens, Tayla Munro, Jessie Gatjens, Jordan Lawrence 350 nights Hannah Roborgh DOUBLE DOLPHIN AWARD Recently the parents of Ashelyn Horton-Smith received a congratulatory card in the mail sharing the news that she had received a Double Dolphin Award. The award was presented last week at assembly acknowledging that Ashelyn had recently shown exemplary perseverance. Ka pai!

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HAVELOCK LIONS MARKET DAY GUIDELINES FOR SITE HIRERS

• The Market Day will start at 9:00 am and finish at 1:00 pm • You are welcome to start setting up your site and finish from 8:00 am • Entrance to the Domain is through the gate off Neil Street - please be careful of children playing on the Domain as you cross it • The site provided will be 4 metres x 4 metres • Cost of sites: Under the veranda of the Pavilion (trestle table provided) $7 • In the courtyard and on the grass $5 (no trestle table provided but you are welcome to bring your own umbrella or gaxzebo) All proceeds from goods sold by Lions or site sales will be donated to projects in the Pelorus area.

Enquiries for a site, contact Ian Cameron Email ianc.cameron@xtra.co.nz Phone 574 2558

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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. In mid-November it invited the school and wider community to a hui for a 90 minute session to enjoin in conversation about the school’s longer-term goals, especially in relation to employment predictions for the workplace. This event was not well attended however, because these goals form a significant part of the charter, the board has published hereunder a draft set following on from their workshop at Te Mahia. Should you have any comment please communicate as desired with a trustee. It is likely these, or slightly modified versions will be include in the 2016 charter.

General Goals (revised Sep/Oct 2015) The school will, in consultation with the community, continue to promote the following outcomes for its youngsters.

1 Students will succeed within an environment where trustees, parents and staff form a positive learning triangle/team achieving a sense of well-being/hauora.

Achieved through… a charter in which expectations are clear open board meetings an open-door policy the provision of a safe physical and emotional environment with modern facilities and excellent resourcing Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

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adults modelling the school’s core values positive strategies reinforcing student behaviour and involving the home inclusiveness being the norm communications providing strong linkages with families and the wider community consultation with the parent community parents encouraged to further their understanding and interaction with the curriculum encouraging help from - parent support in classes as appropriate parent/teacher/curriculum meetings that support the learning triangle Students will benefit from the promotion of valid personal and academic learning.

Achieved through… classes being purposeful with learning activities age/stage appropriate and responsive to need the expectation of setting, achieving and evaluating of personal goals by students (student agency) the inclusion of essential academic skills forming part of the daily routine social competence being the normal expectation students working towards developing the knowledge and understanding, skills, attitudes and values of the New Zealand Curriculum the expectation of staff furthering their expertise/skills - professionally and curriculum wise Students will become independent and life-long learners.

Achieved through… home learning opportunities and activities forming part of the normal learning pattern the concept life-long learning, will be integrated into daily routine learning independence will be promoted students understand the connections between promise and pathway – Mauri ora nā akoranga

Local Curriculum Goals (revised Sep/Oct 2015) 1 Students will have a better understanding of, and be able to make confident and safe use of both our local environment and those further afield (Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Maui/top of the South & Wellington) and gain some perspective of life beyond Havelock School. (Education Outside/Beyond the Classroom) 2 Students will gain confidence and competence in both pool and more open water environments.

3 That children leaving Havelock School will have been exposed to and become familiar with modern information and communication technologies including safe practices when accessing, storing and retrieving information transmitted digitally. (ICT)

Havelock and the Sounds Community Christmas Carols 7pm Sunday 20th December Havelock Memorial (Beside the Hall) Bring your friends and family Children can dress as a Christmas Character Food Stalls

Don’t forget a rug or chair to sit on!

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Hi Everyone. Classes will take a break over Christmas/New Year. The last class of the year will be Friday 18th December 9:30am. Then starting the week 11th January, one day class (Wednesday) and one night class (Thursday) will continue until February. It’s a really hot time to be doing hard classes so the pace will change slightly. Next year I will no longer be doing Monday morning classes but the other classes will remain the same. We will start with some cruisy classes in February, so if you are keen, those will be great classes to start coming to and build up your fitness from there. Keep up to date with Havelock Zumba Pam Elvy Facebook page. Have a great Christmas and New Year. All the best and have a really fun summer.

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.

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!

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STUDENT REPORTS At assembly last Friday the school discussed what might happen to their report once they had delivered it home. Apart from joining other items on the fridge, the following was generally agreed as being worthy of them and the time professional staff put in preparing them.

Student hand report to mum/dad Mum/dad have a good and quiet read by themselves Junior takes some quiet time to read or mum/dad read it quietly to them At the right time and place junior and mum/dad highlight all the good things and then highlight items to form the basis of potential goals for 2016 • Report put in a safe place – one student pops it in their Coms Book, ready for Day 1 2016 • Report comes back to school and junior and teacher draft 2016 goals to discuss with mum/dad at February korero

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DoC MARLBOROUGH SUMMER PROGRAMME http://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/events/regional-events/summer-explorer-programme/ Natalie Lawler Ranger, Community Kaitiaki Āo Hāpori Department of Conservation—Te Papa Atawhai DDI: +64 3 572 7095 | VPN: 5100

The Museum committee would like to thank the Havelock Community for their support in purchasing the 2016 Heritage Calendar. The fundraiser has been incredibly successful and the calendars are still be available from the Museum Flea Market.

LIBRARY HOURS Closed Thu 24 through to Tue 5 Jan Normally open Tue and Thu from 2:00 to 3:30.

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plus 3 kms

4 kms

4 kms

50 metres

WAITARIA BAY CLASSIC TRI+ Kenepuru Sound Sunday 7 February 2016 (Monday 8 Feb Waitangi Day) This is a Waitaria Bay annual community event for all

 SPORTS FAMILY OF THE YEAR CUP - 1st family team home (team must include at least 1 child 18 years or younger) Please note child must be 12yrs or older to kayak in the Tri  MATEEN JENKINS MEMORIAL TROPHY – 1st individual woman to finish  ZIEGLERS CUP – 1st individual man to finish

10:00

WAITARIA BAY CLASSIC TRI plus

11:30

RED DEER JUNIOR TRI 2 age groups - Under 10 yrs / 10 yrs plus - Junior Tri course in Red Deer Vineyard Estate grounds

12:30 13:30

Individual / team / 60+ yrs team of up to 4 /family team of up to 4

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME @ WAITARIA BAY HALL - for all to enjoy (not just competitors) BBQ food sales / juice & soft drink sales / BYO alcohol SPOT PRIZEGIVING -adult & junior competitor

* Waitaria Bay School pool available for children (must have adult supervision) * Waitaria Bay School showers available for competitor’s use Jim & Amanda Baillie of PELORUS MAIL BOAT are operating a day excursion from Havelock for ANYONE on the day of the Tri. Great value at a very reasonable $20pp return / $5 per bike or kayak return / info@themailboat.co.nz or go to www.themailboat.co.nz / www.facebook.com/themailboat for more info. So come along and have a great time and either join in the fun and compete, or support this local event by just being there. Make this a family day out and then stay on for the afternoon and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. Also many options for accommodation in and around Waitaria Bay for the weekend.

ENTRY FORMS or more information available from any member of our Waitaria Bay Fitness Group or phone 03 573 4420 / http://wbtriplusz.wix.com/waitaria-bay-tri

See you on the day – SUNDAY 7 February 2016 !

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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

KIWI RANCH – CURIOUS COVE SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Family Camp – Dec 28th – Jan 4th – Fun for all the family Senior Camp (11 – 14 yrs) – Mon 11th – Fri 15th Jan Junior Camp (8 – 10 yrs) – Mon 18th – Fri 22nd Jan Enrolments now open @ www.curiouscove.org

Did you know?

That the Community Oral Health Service is open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri for 50 weeks a year, so all the clinics will be operating over the summer school holidays. Clinics will only be closed from Tues 22nd Dec 2015 until they reopen on Mon 6th Jan 2016. For any urgent dental care during that time, parents should contact a contracting dentist in their community. It is also a time to remind each other about ‘keeping our teeth safe’ over summer by limiting our sugary food, drinking water and brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

Best wishes from all the COHS staff for a happy, healthy, tooth friendly summer holiday NELSON MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH SERVICE BLENHEIM & MARLBOROUGH MOBILE CLINIC 520 9922 Mauri Ora na Akoranga ~ Learning for Life… since 1861

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RANCHSLIDER & WINDOW REPAIRS MOBILE LOCKSMITH KEYS - Cut on site - Masterkey systems LOCKS - repaired or new locks fitted RANCHSLIDER - wheels & locks - tracks repaired WINDOW - catches, hinges & security stays We're coming to your area MID-JANUARY - please contact us now - all work guaranteed

Phone Gavin or Sue NOW

022 044 5015

WHITEHOUSE SECURITY Fit’n’Free Outdoor Community Gym Havelock

16th JANUARY FUNDRAISER 7:30 – 10 PM AT THE HAVELOCK HOTEL

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