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In this edition Community Corner News What’s been happening around the country
Meet the team
Kidz Corner Summer Colouring Page Scavenger Hunt Christmas recipes Sand Christmas Trees All about Bees Summer Safety
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
2020 will be remembered as the year everyone said ‘enough is enough’. But hey, we weathered the storm and Summer’s is here. So don’t give up, we have got this together as a team! Let’s finish 2020 with a bang, and boldly face 2021, as it can only get better from here. There are lots of cool initiatives that we will be embarking on as an organisation, and we are committed to bring the ‘heart’ back to PORSE. Adios 2020, it’s been nice knowing you! Rrahul Dosshi Managing Director
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Contact List Payroll Enquiries porse.payroll@porse.co.nz National Marketing & Business Development
Kate Harland kate.harland@porse.co.nz
Business Administrators
Namita Kale admin.tahi@porse.co.nz Albany Grey Lynn Henderson Meadowbank Onehunga Whangarei
Melissa Thornton admin.rima@porse.co.nz Palmerston North Hawke’s Bay Whanganui West Coast
Vishaka Kinger admin.toru@porse.co.nz Wellington Hutt Valley Mana/Kapiti
Fane Kamakorewa admin.rua@porse.co.nz Takanini Bay of Plenty Masterton
Kaylene Keoghan admin.ono@porse.co.nz Canterbury Queenstown Nelson/Marlborough Otago Southland
Vaibhav Chinchankar admin.wha@porse.co.nz New Plymouth Waikato
Programme Tutors Whangarei
New Plymouth Emma Kalin
emma.kalin@porse.co.nz
Karen Smith
karen.smith@porse.co.nz
Leanne Deller
leanne.deller@porse.co.nz
Victoria Goodall
victoria.goodall@porse.co.nz
Marissa Marsden
marissa.marsden@porse.co.nz
Rebecca Gwyther
rebecca.gwyther@porse.co.nz
Karine de Villiers
karine.hanscombe@porse.co.nz
Julie Hoskins-Martin
julie.hoskins-martin@porse.co.nz
Albany Carolyn Atkinson
carolyn.atkinson@porse.co.nz
Andrea Cooper
andrea.cooper@porse.co.nz
Kerryn Devine
kerryn.devine@porse.co.nz
Whanganui
Susan Taylor
susan.taylor@porse.co.nz
Leeann Kata
leeann.kata@porse.co.nz
Sarah Walker
sarah.walker@porse.co.nz
Justine Trevean
justine.trevean@porse.co.nz
Masterton
Meadowbank Pam Kaur
pam.kaur@porse.co.nz
Wendy Hooper
Shannon Meyers
shannon.meyers@porse.nz
Mana/Kapiti
Karen Doughty
karen.doughty@porse.co.nz
Niav Pickersgill
niav.pickersgill@porse.co.nz
Cherie Hughes
cherie.hughes@porse.co.nz
Manukau Janet Turner
janet.turner@porse.co.nz
Waikato Barbara McNamara
barbara.mcnamara@porse.co.nz
Lyn Coutts
lyn.coutts@porse.co.nz
Heidi Lewis
heidi.lewis@porse.co.nz
Mount Maunganui | Tauranga Loren De Denus
loren.dedenus@porse.co.nz
Hollie Hauraki
hollie.hauraki@porse.co.nz
Rebecca Corlett
rebecca.max@porse.co.nz
Vicki Nimmo
vicki.nimmo@porse.co.nz
Central Wellington Maria Byrne
maria.byrne@porse.co.nz
Leisha Vega Grant
leisha.vegagrant@porse.co.nz
Kirsty Faulknor
kirsty.faulkner@porse.co.nz
Keiti Tiata-Liko
keiti.tiata-liko@porse.co.nz
Nelson/Blenheim Heather Stirling
heather.stirling@porse.co.nz
Jo Vercoe
joanna.vercoe@porse.co.nz
West Coast Trish Baird
trish.baird@porse.co.nz
Christchurch
Rotorua Bronwyn McAllister
wendy.hooper@porse.co.nz
bronwyn.mcallister@porse.co.nz
Hawke’s Bay
Tanya Palmer
tanya.palmer@porse.co.nz
Justine Beckley
justine.beckley@porse.co.nz
Deanna Ruck
deanna.ruck@porse.co.nz
Michelle Macioce
michelle.macioce@porse.co.nz
Erika Wong
erika.wong@porse.co.nz
Sandy Murfin Regional Manager
sandy.murfin@porse.co.nz
Michelle Rochester
michelle.rochester@porse.co.nz
Lydene Pain
lydene.pain@porse.co.nz
Dunedin
Robyn Rusden CHB
robyn.rusden@porse.co.nz
Chris Ryder
chris.ryder@porse.co.nz
Stacey Hobbs
stacey.hobbs@porse.co.nz
Paula Powell
paula.powell@porse.co.nz
Palmerston North
Queenstown Susan Wilson
Claire Reading
claire.reading@porse.co.nz
Jane Craig
jane.craig@porse.co.nz
Invercargill
Cathleen Carter
cathleen.carter@porse.co.nz
Shannon Haynes
sue.wilson@porse.co.nz
shannon.haynes@porse.co.nz
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PORSE New Plymouth I had the absolute pleasure to be part of workshop with the New Plymouth team and a wonderful group of Educators on Thursday evening. We came together with the intention of exploring some of the many tools available to support our own wellness journey and to be looking at ways to improve this in our workplace and home settings. The Mental Health Foundation of NZ has written a course with this intent; and we worked through a number of key aspects that we have on hand. Therefore, us, as individuals can put in steps to start making self-care a priority. It’s important to dispel the myths and preconceived ‘social stories’ about metal health. We need to own that we all have responsibility to tend to our ‘wellbeing and mental wellness’.
Wellness evening
One of the key tools is being in connection with others … the evening workshop was a wonderful kick start to this especially after the up’s and down’s 2020 had brought to us all... therefore, we took this evening as an opportunity to share the tools, and then put into action a self-care tool… we made a practical ‘take away’ of bath salts and had some awesome discussions (that could have gone on longer). Keep investing in each other and rebuilding our best assets… our people!
Mental wellbeing is one of the most valuable business assets – like any asset it can be developed, maintained or neglected
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PORSE Hawke’s Bay
The Hawke’s Bay team had a really successful and fun day on Saturday 19 October at the Relay for Life. They raised $822.92 for the Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society - a very worthy cause.
PORSE Invercargill
Stu
Guyton
workshop & playgroup
PORSE Invercargill has been lucky enough to have Stu Guyton hold his Incredible Infants and Terrific Toddlers workshop with their educators and host a playgroup the following morning to see his practice come to life.
Stu is a well know infant and Toddlers specialist and has been supporting certified playgroups all over the country over the past decade. He is passionate about demonstrating empowering play spaces for babies and toddlers that support their curiosity and freedom to explore. Stu also offered tips to support social learning of toddlers within the playgroup and home environment. This workshop and Playgroup demonstration was well received by our Educators, who were very inspired by his loose parts resources. The tamariki were incredibly engaged through out playgroup, exploring the loose parts and working along side each other. During playgroup our educators were able to observe the children at work and identify their ‘urges’.
The Rainbow Corner Takanini
Our tamariki raised funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation by making cookies for the morning tea we hosted.
making pink cookies
painted pink shirts
They made salt dough ribbons and pink t-shirts to show their aroha for woman all over the world who face this battle. We want to thank all our whanau who attened our morning and made a donation to show support.
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PORSE New Plymouth
Santa at
PORSE Music!
On Thursday 3 December we had our last PORSE Music in New Plymouth at the Fitzroy Bowling Club. Many of our PORSE children, Programme Tutors and wonderful Educators dressed up in their Christmas themed outfits. We all danced away to some fun Christmas and children’s songs. We had a surprise guest visit from Santa, the children were very excited to meet him and each child received a chocolate to celebrate this festive season.
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print me off &
colour me in
Rainbow Scavenger Hunt find something purple
find something pink
find something red
name a vegetable that is orange
find something yellow
find something green
Children develop early learning skills learning through play, observation, and exploration. Have fun searching for items in the colours of a rainbow.
name something out that is blue
Christmas Cut the top of the apple so that it sits flat, turn over and core. Cut down the carrot so that it fits securely inside the cored apple. Stick toothpicks in the apple and carrot the entire way around. You could also use a polystyrene cone. Start arranging your fruit on and around the toothpicks, until they are all covered and your fruit is in the shape of a tree. Try and spread out your colour and you can cut the fruit into fun shapes to make it look more fun.
Christmas bird feeders
Make the birds a yummy treat for Christmas
Take your star shaped piece of fruit or chocolate and stick it on the top.
What You Need 1½ cups bird seed Cookie cutters 1 tsp gelatin Ÿ cup water Straw or skewer String
Instructions Melt gelatin in hot water, stir until dissolved. Mix in the bird seed until completely coated. Oil the sides of your cookie cutters so the shapes come out easy. Scoop the mixture into the cookie cutters and ensure you press down firmly. Use a straw or toothpick to poke a hole in the top of the shape for the string to thread through. Allow a few hours to set (air dry) on one side, then turn over and repeat. You can leave them to set over night to be sure. Gently push the seed shapes out of their moulds and thread string through the hole.
Hang in a tree for the birds to enjoy!
Sand
Christmas Tree
Go on a fun trip to the beach Take a walk up the beach with buckets or a bag to collect items to decorate your Christmas Tree e.g. shells, coloured stones, paua, pipi shells and pieces seaweed). Draw a christmas tree shape in the sand with a stick (as big as you like). Make sure it isn’t to close to the waters edge so it doesn’t wash away. Get your children to place the collected items all over your tree shape - don’t forget to draw a star on the top.
Chalk
Christmas Tree If you don’t have a beach nearby here is another option for around your home. Draw a large chalk tree on the concrete and decorate with items collected from your garden (stones, flowers, leaves, seeds).
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Bees
It’s that beautiful time of year with flowers in full bloom which attract lots of bees!
Bee’s are very important for our environment. Not only do they pollinate all the beautiful flowers in our gardens, but they are also responsible for the majority of the food we eat.
Bee
crafts
What You Need � � � � � �
Craft sticks or wooden peg Yellow or black pompoms Craft eyes Black pipecleaners Plastic milk bottle Yellow paint or felt tip
Facts nectar
Honey bees
NEVER
SLEEP
Paint or colour in your craft stick/peg yellow. Fold the top part of the pipeclener down 5cm and twist the end together.
is high in natural sugars, which gives bees energy to do their job one bee will
make only
½
TEASPOON
Cut the loop at the top to create the antennae. Secure at the top of the craft stick/peg. Wind the remaining pipecleaner evenly down and around the craft stick to create his stripes.
of honey in its
entire life
BEE
Glue a large pom pom on for the bees head. Glue on two craft eyes.
DANCE
Cut two wings out of a plastic milk bottle andsecure at the back of the stick/peg.
The QUEEN BEE lays up to
2,000 eggs per day
to let each other know where to find the best nectar, pollen, water or nest
about
bees bees
get all their food and nutrients from
flowers
honey bees’ wings stroke
11,400 times per minute
Honey and Rice Bubble Slice
What You Need � � � �
Go to the EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY
IF Wear shoes on patches of grass with flowers
You are experiencing a more severe reaction than basic swelling and stinging. These symptoms include: � A feeling of uneasiness, tingling sensation and dizziness. � Swelling of the lips and tongue � Severe swelling � Wheezing and difficulty breathing � Collapse and loss of consciousness
Instructions Melt the butter, sugar and honey in a pot. Once melted, boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add rice bubbles, mix well until bubbles are covered in honey mixture. Place mixture in a tin, press firmly and allow to set and cool. Cut into squares.
100g butter 100g Sugar 1½ Tbsp honey 3-5 cups rice bubbles
When a child lifts their foot to find a bee hanging on, ramming it’s little stinger in, you can see why most children are scared of bees. We need to inform children about the dangers of bees, including the pain of a sting and allergic reactions, but it is also important to teach children about bees in a way so that they can appreciate them and the good they do, so they won’t be afraid of them.
How to treat a Bee Sting Remove the stinger by scraping it with a straight edge items e.g. credit card, flat side of a knife. DO NOT squeeze the stinger or use tweezers as it could squeeze the venom sack and make symptoms worse. Wash the affected area thoroughly with warm water and soap to prevent possible infection.
Apply ice for about 20 minutes to reduce the swelling.
If available, apply an anti-itch creme. DO NOT scratch or itch the area. Other helpful supplies to sooth a sting are: honey, aloe vera, toothpaste or baking soda.
Summer Safety
Keeping Kids Safe Near Water Checklist Water Safety New Zealand has a great list of safety rules and general things to check so you keep your little ones water safe when they are at home, near a swimming pool or spa, around the neighbourhood, on an outing or picnic. http://www.watersafety.org.nz/assets/ Resources/ keepkidssafeflyer.pdf
Be Water Wise Water activities can be exciting and fun for the whole family whether on or in the water. Remember that supervision of children in, on or near the water is vital at all times. Proper supervision in and around the water requires a responsible adult keeping young children in their care within sight and within reach at all times. An arm’s reach puts you in the best position to save your child. When there’s water around never turn your back on your child.
Enjoy the holiday season and remember while you are out there having fun…
Slip, slop, slap and wrap and keep our little kiwis sun safe!
As we all know, as soon as the sun comes out, we Kiwis can’t wait to get outside and make the most of it! It is the perfect time for BBQs and picnics, so handling and storing food safely is the key to avoiding sickness from bugs. Quick Tips to make your food safe �
Wash your hands properly before touching food.
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Pre-cook chicken, meat patties and sausages before cooking on a barbeque.
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Don’t use the same plate to carry raw and cooked food, and use separate utensils.
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Prepare food as close as possible to eating time.
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If you are taking food on a trip, keep it cool in a chilly bin.
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Don’t leave food out of the fridge too long before eating.
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Refrigerate leftovers as soon as possible, and when you reheat any leftovers, make sure they are steaming all the way through.
For more Food Safety information visit:
http://www.foodsmart.govt.nz/food-safety/
Pool and Water Safety Please contact your local council to ensure your pool is compliant. http://www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/ building-construction/safety-quality/ review-of-the-fencing-of-swimmingpools/?searchterm=pool%20 fencing%2A
DROWNING IS SILENT A child can drown within one minute if they are face down in less than 5cm of water and can’t get their head out of the water. •
Always empty any unfenced portable containers of water after use and turn them upside down.
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Year round, as you complete safety checks, remain vigilant for any water source which could present a risk to children (e.g. fish ponds or rain water in buckets).
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Always supervising children in or near a pool.
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Maintaining the fence and gate in good condition.
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Always making sure the gate to the pool is safely shut.
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Setting rules of behaviour around the pool and teaching your child water safety and swim and survive skills.
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Clearing away toys and flotation aids from the pool area when not in use.
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NEVER prop open the pool gate.
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Learn first aid and resuscitation.
Pool Fencing You must ensure pop-up, inflatable, or portable pools or spas comply with legislation and local council requirements. The new pool safety legislation came into effect on 1 January 2017. The Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 repeals the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and includes new provisions in the Building Act 2004 relating to residential pools. Key Information Residential pools, this includes portable pools, that are filled or partly filled with water must have physical barriers that restrict access by unsupervised children under five years of age.
Portable Pools The Fencing of Swimming Pools Act (2017) states that any pool over 400mm deep must be fenced. This applies to portable and inflatable pools, of which around 80,000 are sold every year in New Zealand. This provides an increased risk for our one to three year old children, the most likely age to drown in home pools. A few simple guidelines you can follow: •
Portable pools must be isolated. Contact your local council for requirements.
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Empty paddling and smaller inflatable pools after use, and turn them upside down.
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Remove all toys from the pool/fenced area after use - this reduces the temptation for children to enter the pool/area.
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Utilise secondary layers of protection, such as pool/door alarms.
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No matter how good your fencing/layers of protection are, there is no substitute for adequate supervision.
Please refer to watersafety website for further details on your responsibilities and information on Pool Safety Standards, Pool Fencing, Layers of Protection.
www.watersafety.org.nz
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