MOE and Netsafe Help for our Students
In the wake of recent events and the sadness and pain felt by all, our ongoing collective vigilance is still needed regarding the potential exposure of our young people to the objectionable video and any objectionable online material.
Please take some time to look at the following links from the Ministry of Education and Netsafe. Whilst there may not have been direct exposure to the content of ‘the video’ there may be young people who are aware of the content, know others who have seen or shared it or are experiencing secondary trauma in that they know someone who has seen it.
Secondary trauma is also a legitimate concern for those who know people who were directly involved or affected by this event.
The MOE website continues to be updated with advice regarding children and young people who have viewed the Christchurch video footage or are aware of it;
Here is another link that may be useful for families;
We encourage caregivers to limit online time for children and young people. Netsafe has useful advice on how to talk with young people about what they should do if they come across distressing content;
https://www.netsafe.org.nz/upsetting-content/.
If you have any concerns regarding any of these matters please contact a member of the senior leadership team as we can assist and refer you to external support agencies.
Regards
Ray Bygate
Principal
Events and Reminders – 25 March 2019
Skool Loop app
We are adopting a new phone app for parents. It will provide access to notices and permission slips as well as being our way to contact parents in emergency situations. It also provides a handy link for phoning/emailing an absence. It’s very easy to add this app to your phone and the instructions are below.
Please make sure you download the app and keep the notifications activated or you may miss vital information or emergency notifications.
To download: go to google play or the app store and search for “Skool Loop”. Once you have done that please open the app on your phone and select Akaroa Area School.
Junior Assembly tomorrow (Tuesday)
Junior Hub assembly will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26, in Hinewai, at the beginning of the school day. There will be some sharing of work, a song and the certificates from the Swimming Sports.
Student led Conferences
Student led conferences for Pohatu have been postponed from Mon 1 April to Mon 8 April. Hinewai SLCs will still be on 2 April. Links to booking system for these interviews will be sent out this week.
Junior Gate
Following a health and safety review the junior gates will be kept locked from 9am – 3pm. Please use the Rue Jolie or Gym entrances during these times.
Hats
Just a reminder that students need to wear a sunsmart hat during morning tea and lunch and whenever they are outdoors for Term 1 and Term 4 as part of our Sunsmart policy. Bucket hats are suitable and are available from the office ($10).
Canterbury Athletics Finals
Well done to our athletes for great results in the Canterbury Athletics Finals: Zen Little 1st in under 15 javelin, Maddy Little 3rd in under 19 javelin, Jada Henare 4th in under 16 javelin, Nico Bygate-Smith 6th in under 15 discus. They all qualify for the Nationals 6-8 December in Wellington.
Raffle Winners Drawn
Thanks to everyone who supported next weekend’s Abel Tasman Trip raffle by making contributions and buying tickets.
Winners:
1st Marice Yagodzenshi
2nd Mark Bamber
3rd T Brownie
Mufti:
$340 was collected on Friday to pass on to the Christchurch Tragedy Givealittle page. Thanks for all your contributions.
Swimming sports
Results of year 5-8 BP swimming sports attached.
Events and Reminders – 18 March 2019
Headlice
Headlice are doing the rounds. Please check your child’s hair and treat if necessary to stop them spreading. It is best not to share hats so make sure your child brings their own hat to school. For more information see here: https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/head-lice
Student Led Conferences
Just a reminder to book a time for these if you have not already done so.
Canterbury Athletics Preliminaries
Good luck to students competing in the Canterbury Athletics Preliminaries tomorrow.
Year 1-3 camp
Just a reminder to complete forms and make payment for this camp if not already done. These forms are on the website under events/camps. Bank account details are also on the website under contact info.
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We have been asked to pass on the following information:
BP Netball
Year 3-4 netball starts next week.
In Akaroa – Tuesday 25th March 3.30-4.30pm at Courts behind the Grand Hotel.
In Little River – Wednesday 26th March 3.15- 4.15 at Little River School
If you haven’t yet registered online please do so or come along and do it on either of these 2 dates.
Jan Whitehead
Roriana Tini
Events and Reminders – 11 March 2019
Expressions of interest:
With regards to email sent out from Christine O’Neill last week, if you are keen to be a part of the Parent Advisory Group or Parent Association please email the office this week
BBQ and Strategic Plan
If you are able to attend BBQ and Strategic planning meeting on Wednesday 3 April please let us know numbers for catering and childcare purposes.
CCHS Athletics
Good luck to our students who are taking part in this event on Wednesday.
Student Led Conferences
Booking system for Student led conferences will be sent out shortly.
Sign in and out procedures
Please remember to sign students in or out at the office if arriving or leaving during school hours.
HPV forms
We have had a request from the public health nurse to have these forms returned whether you wish to have your child vaccinated or not.
PE Uniform
If you have ordered and paid for PE uniform items they have arrived and can be picked up from the office. If you have ordered and not yet paid we will hold them for you until payment is made. We have some extra in stock so, depending on size we may have some even if you haven’t ordered.
Mufti
This Friday (15th) will be green Mufti for St Patrick’s day – gold coin donation.
Casafest
Casafest will be held in Hurunui College this year from 10-12 April (optional event – selected students years 9-13). Consent form and a newsletter will follow with more information.
Grocery Raffle
Items for this raffle are being accepted at the office and tickets are now for sale. $2 each or 3 for $5.
Camp payments
Please make sure to pay for next week’s camps by the end of this week.
Events and Reminders – 4 March 2019
Sun hats and Swimming gear
It is going to be a hot week! Please make sure students bring hats to school and Junior students should bring swimming gear every day.
Student led conferences
Student led conferences will take place over the next few weeks. Booking system links will be sent out once these have been set up. Please note that there have been some changes to dates since the term outline was sent in January.
Dates:
Years 9-10: Monday 18 March 3.30 -5.30
Years 7-8: Monday 25 March 2.30 -5.30 and Tuesday 26 March 2.30-5.30
Years 11-13: Tuesday 26 March 2.30-5.30
Years 1-2 Monday 1 April 1.30-5.30
Years 3-6: Tuesday 2 April 1.30-5.30
Year 12 and 13 Grocery Raffle
Year 12 and 13 are fundraising for Abel Tasman trip by running a grocery raffle. Donations for the raffle are welcome. Please drop non-perishables to the office. Tickets will be on sale from the office and other local venues from Thursday.
$2 per ticket $5 for 3.
Scholastic book club orders
Parents are welcome to submit scholastic orders through the office as usual but there are benefits to parents if they order directly through the online ordering system (LOOP). https://mybookclub.scholastic.co.nz/Parent/Login.aspx. Free books are sometimes available when orders are placed using LOOP. If you have any problems using LOOP just give Tania a call at the office.
Lost property
If your child has accidentally taken home a pair of dark blue Adidas swimming shorts please drop off to the office.
We have been asked to pass on the following information:
Akaroa Girl Guides
The Akaroa Girl Guide unit would like to invite all past and present Guides, Brownies and Pippins, their parents, and all those who have assisted over the years along to an afternoon tea. This will be a final farewell, as sadly our unit is now closing. See the attached flyer for details.
BP Netball Club
Year 3 and 4 Boys and Girls
Do you want to give netball a go?
All games played in Little River on a Wednesday after school for folk over that way and Akaroa for the others on a Tuesday. Both starting at 3.30 and going to 4.30
Cost $30 for all fun activity and game sessions starting late March and finishing at the end of Term 2.
Jan Whitehead will be running it again in Akaroa and Roriana Tini in Little River (with support from Jan when work commitments clash).
The focus for this age group is learning basic skills in a modified game of 5 v 5, using two-thirds of a Netball court. Mother Earth future FERNS Year 3 & 4 is designed to be fast and fun, maximising participation and touches of the ball. With modified equipment and less players on the court, in 5 v 5 the game is less complicated. Five players in each team and rotating positions ensures everyone gets an equal chance to develop their skills.
If interested please make contact asap- bpnetball@gmail.com or 0276260783.