Lincoln Zones
We are no longer sending a rugby team to tomorrow’s Lincoln Zones event due to a lack of numbers. Tomorrow will now be a normal school day for those students.
The netball is going ahead and those travelling in the school van need to be at school by 8:15am with all their gear and warm clothes.

Bingo
The entry ticket is for a book of 10 cards for 10 games for the evening and we are also offering a plate of supper for $5, payable when tickets are purchased. Supper consists of 2 savouries, 2 club sandwiches and a slice/sweet with a vegetarian option available with advance notice.

We will have some great prizes, thanks to the support of very generous local businesses
Black Cat – family cruise ticket
–    Akaroa Dolphins – family cruise ticket
–    Pohatu Penguins – ticket for one adult and one child for the evening penguin tour
–    Waffle Haus voucher
–    Akaroa Cinema voucher
–    Tasty treat from the General Store
–    more to be announced later 

Headphones
The school has a supply of headphones at the office that we are selling for $10 a pair. Please see the photo attached.

Absence Procedures
We would just like to remind parents of our absence procedures. Below is the policy as it is set out in the parent handbook. We really appreciate parents following this procedure as it helps with classroom planning and ensures the safety of our students.
Procedure for planned absences is that parents should write or email in advance stating the reason and duration of absence. Extended absences will be forwarded to the Principal for approval. 
For an unplanned absence, you are requested to leave a message on the absence line (304 7108 extension 1) before 9.30am if your child will not be at school. Unjustified absences, in terms of the Ministry rules, are truancy so for the benefit of your student’s attendance record please consider the following:
· It is important that you state the reason for absence especially if due to doctor or dentist appointments or for bereavement, otherwise the absence will be coded as “explained” which is unjustified. 
· If you make no contact your student will be marked as truant. 
· Contact made but no reason given will be marked as unjustified. Holidays or long weekends taken in term/school time are also coded as unjustified.
If your child is not at school and we have not heard from you we will send you a text message. Please reply to this message stating the reason for absence or contact us immediately by phone if your child should be at school. 

Lincoln Zones Rugby and Netball
29 students will be attending the LZ netball and rugby competition on Tuesday July 30. Those travelling in the school van with Ms Hyland or Ms Thorne need to be at school by 8:15am with all their gear and warm clothes.

Bingo Night
Our parent association is organising a Bingo Night fundraiser at 7pm Friday 9 August in our gym, $10 entry plus drinks and food for sale. Our students will be helping out on the night but we would appreciate some parent help as well. Please let the office know if you are available to help.
Please see the attached poster.

Rarotonga
After all their hard work fundraising our year 11-12 students are now in Rarotonga. We know they will have an awesome week.

We have been asked to pass on the following

Family Fun Night and Open Stage
Fri 2nd August 5pm – 7pm all are welcome to a Family Fun Night. ‘Gaiety’s Got Talent’ is an open stage event for all those wanting to enjoy a fun night out with the family and for the brave to have a go up on stage. You can sing, dance, play an instrument or tell jokes – whatever you would like. Or you can enjoy a catch up with friends as part of the audience. Please see attached poster for details.

Term Three Update

A warm welcome back to school.

Term three will be another busy one with the Year 11-12 trip to Rarotonga leaving on Friday and preparations for the highly anticipated School Production underway. The Parent Fundraising Group is busy planning some great events that are focused on having fun as well as raising funds.

The National Area Schools Sports Tournament held in Rotorua during the first week of the holiday was a great success, both on and off the sports field. Our students proved themselves to be great ambassadors for the school and we are very proud of their achievements and the way they conducted themselves. Congratulations to Jada Henare (basketball), Peter Brown (basketball) and Jodie Oborne (netball) who made the South Island Representative teams. 

Junior School (Years 1 – 8)

The Junior School Deputy Principal, Ms Lean, will be teaching across the Junior School and continuing to lead the enhancement of the learning experience for all our Junior School students. Ms Lean will be based in the Year 7 & 8 Home Room. Mrs  Le Lievre and Mrs Cole will continue in their learning support roles across the school.

Ms Lean leads a very talented team of teachers – Mrs McLaughlin, Ms Hyland and Mrs Denton-Jones. Mrs Denton-Jones is an experienced teacher who comes to us from Queenstown and we warmly welcome her and her family to Akaroa. Ms Mann will also be taking some classes in the Junior School while Mr Brittenden is away on his exciting overseas trip.

Middle and Senior School

French and Music – While Mr Brittenden is on leave,

Mr Bygate will be teaching Performing Arts, Maori and  Senior Photography while we recruit for a new teacher. We are grateful to Ms Smith who has left well planned coursework for these students and we wish her well in her new endeavours. 

Building Project

The builder’s site office and container have been moved on to the school grounds – the wet weather has impacted on the site set up but it will stop raining eventually.

Mr Alan Nobbs is assisting us with overseeing the building project and we thank him very much for volunteering his time and expertise. The Ministry of Education is responsible for the implementation of the project, however we still have a monitoring role and attend fortnightly Project Group meetings.

Nicola Hornsey (Commissioner) and Ray Bygate (Principal)

Rarotonga Final Meeting
Final meeting for Rarotonga takes place tonight (Monday) at 5.00pm in Room 10. This is a very important meeting so all students and parents please attend.

40 Hour Famine
Thanks to everybody who participated and supported the 40 hour famine. Can all 40 hour famine funds please be returned to the office by Wednesday 3 July.

Matariki
AAS Whole School Matariki Celebration will take place on Friday 5 July at Onuku Marae (see attached flyer) 
Family members are welcome to join us throughout the day. 
Powhiri is at 9.00am. Whanau meet at the bridge by 8.50am (please dress appropriately and bring gold coin koha). If parents and whanau want to attend lunch please bring some kai to contribute. Year 9-10 will run the rotation groups with support from staff.
The Programme for the day is;
9.00am Powhiri
9.15am Morning Tea (Students providing this)
9.45-10.30 Group Rotation One
10.35-11.20 Group Rotation Two
11.25-12.10 Group Rotation Three
12.15-1.00 Lunch Shared Kai (Year 9 and 10 contribute food from Marae stay, visiting parents to bring a plate. )
1.00-1.45 Group Rotation Four
1.50 -2.35 Group Rotation Five
2.40am Poroporoake
2.50am Depart for School

Years 1-8 contribution is $5 (Please bring to the office as soon as possible) and a shared plate: 
Years 1 – 4 Sandwiches, Wraps, Bread rolls
Years 5 and 6 Savoury e.g. Pizza, Muffins, Scones, Sausage Rolls
Years 7 Fruit/Vege Platters
Years 8 Sweet e.g. Biscuits, Baking

Permission forms only need to be completed by years 9 and 10. 

House Netball years 7-13
This will starting early on Wednesday, it will begin at 1.00pm. All welcome. 

Reports
Year 1- 13 reports are due to be published to the portal this Thursday. If you have any issues, please email the office.

End of Term Clean Up
Students will be cleaning their lockers in the first part of the week, getting rid of food and clothing – please send a bag with your child to help with their gear.

TOSI
Final meeting for TOSI 3.15pm in Room 10.

Holidays 
School will be closed for holidays from the end of this week, reopening on Monday 22 July. 
Menemene,
Tania and Joan

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We have been asked to pass on the following information:
Community Board Newsletter
Link to Community Board Newsletter: https://christchurchcitycouncil.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/6FEA3375F33C2E212540EF23F30FEDED/10E005408DAA1A745281BC0AA5ABFD98

Roller disco
Roller disco flyer is attached

Tots to teens
The Tots to Teens magazine is now online. Here is the link to July/August issue:http://issue1906c.totstoteens.co.nz/

Kukupa Clay
Please see flyer with information on holiday programme in Little River.

Ski Day
We have booked 12 September as our school ski day at Mt Hutt. At this stage we are just seeking an expression of interest so we can ascertain numbers, transport and costs. Please complete this form by Friday 28 June if your children may be keen to attend:https://forms.gle/3DSYcvMA5PNMxd3x9

Cybersafety – Parent Survey
We are surveying our school community to understand what our students, parents and staff think and know about digital citizenship and online safety. We would appreciate as many parents as possible completing the survey (approximately 5 minutes):https://www.netsafe.org.nz/the-kit/survey-community-start.php?id=8a12d0c68f56

Matariki Celebration
Parents are invited to our Matariki celebration at Onuku Marae on the last day of term, Friday 5 July. Flyer to follow. 

From the Junior Hub:

Change of date:
The sharing of student work will now take place early next term, date to be confirmed.

Quest:
The Quest passion projects are well underway. Each Monday there is a planning session in preparation for the following Friday. Students organise what they need to bring, identify any help they need and school equipment they need access to. Last minute changes to the planned outcome are heavily discouraged! If you encounter any problems please email dlean@akaora.school.nz.

We have been asked to pass on the following information:

STEAMworks Holiday programme
Please see attached flyer for STEAMworks holiday programme.

Gaiety Family Night
Everyone welcome at the next Gaiety Family Night. 5-7 pm Sunday 30th 
June. BYO food and drink. Casual, social time and open stage for any 
performers. Do call Dale 3048900 if you would like to be on stage.