Akaroa Area School, winners of the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board Award 2020, decided that they wanted to do something about climate change and so they took it upon themselves to take over the management of Te Umu te Rehua Reserve and have since become the kaitiaki of the Reserve. They have created partnerships with Department of Conservation, the Christchurch City Council, local businesses’, and the local community. They have undertaken fencing and significant planting in the Reserve and hope to use the money from the Award for future pest management and for building habitats for White-Flippered Penguins to encourage their return to the location. They have significantly contributed to conservation efforts in Canterbury and we are excited to for their future conservation efforts. Their video too is impressive, explaining their project.

https://www.facebook.com/ICWTNZ/videos/3257937927644660/

End of Year clean up
Students will be emptying lockers and classrooms and bringing home their collected treasures from the year this week. Please send a bag to school with them so they can contain their bits and pieces.

Junior Picnic
On Tuesday, 8 December our Junior picnic afternoon takes place for years 1-6 and their parents/whanau.

Year 12 Gateway students 2021 Meeting Wednesday
Reminder of a meeting for year 12 Gateway students with Ms Tainui on Wednesday 11.30 in Room 10 (Mufti dress code). Please bring your Gateway enrolment form.

All Year 11-13 students – Prizegiving practice Wednesday 1:15pm
Reminder to please be at school on Wednesday 1.00pm for whole school prize giving practice. You are able to wear mufti

Prize giving on Thursday
Our school prize giving will be held on Thursday December 11 at 11am in the school gym. Please be seated downstairs by 10.50am.
We look forward to celebrating our students’ achievements and successes with you. You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on the field afterwards. The pool will be open for parents to supervise their children from 1.30pm until 3pm. School bus will depart at 1.30pm.

Spring Show
Thanks again to everyone involved in the Spring show. This event has fundraised $1,000 for the school. Well done everybody.

Penguin
Don’t forget to view our school penguin at the Akaroa Museum.

We have been asked to pass on the following information:
Touch Game
Last touch game for summer will be at the Rec. Ground on Tuesday 8 December at 5.30. Sausage sizzle afterwards. All welcome.

Fun Day in Duvauchelle- Friday December 4
Thank you to those parents who have completed the consent form for Friday and offered to transport students. We are still waiting for more consents to be completed so transportation can be arranged. Just a reminder to parents who are transporting students by private car; children, teachers and parents will meet outside Hinewai at 10:30 before departing for Duvauchelle School at 10:45am. 
Your child will need plenty of food and drink, a sunhat, sunblock, mufti clothes, running shoes and warm clothing. There is food and drinks available to buy from the Duvauchelle School bake sale.
We look forward to a ‘fun day’!!

Spring Show 2020
Thank you to parents, staff and children (and Santa ) for making our Spring Show event such a success. We appreciate your help and support, and your participation. 

Halswell United AFC are coming to Banks Peninsula to show us how they teach football.
If you are a young football player that wants this free football experience get down to:
· Akaroa Area School Playing Fields
· December 7th 4-5pm
· Bring Boots, Shin pads (the school as a few shin pads to borrow) and a drink bottle

Fun Man Event – Years 1-6 – Duvauchelle School- Friday December 4.
Please see the info attached re: Events, Map and Timetable for the day. Just a reminder to please complete the consent form so your child can attend on the day.
1. There will be a sausage sizzle, cakes and drinks available for sale.
2. There is a play area for children with the Wairewa Community Trust trailer full of games. 
3. Please remind your children to bring a named drink bottle and to look after their belongings on the day.
4. No school uniform is required. Dressing up in house colours, a costume is expected.
5. Bring a family picnic and enjoy!
Thank you for your continued support.

Prizegiving Practice – Seniors Return to School 9 December
All senior students are required to be at school at 1.15pm on Wednesday 9 December for prizegiving practice. School uniform is not required for practice.

Prizegiving Thursday 10 December
All welcome to attend our annual prizegiving which will take place at 11am on Thursday 10 December in the gym. We look forward to seeing all of our parents and whanau there.

Stationery Orders for 2021
Your child’s back to school class list is ready for ordering on Officemax (myschool). Please click the link to access them https://www.myschool.co.nz/student-details
Plus get a free magnetic family organiser when you shop online with OfficeMax MySchool in December.

Are you an aspiring Board of Trustees member (parent/staff/student)?
Leigh Kennedy from the New Zealand School Trustees Association will be making a presentation on the work of a Board of Trustees at 1.00 pm on Friday 4 December 2020 in Room 7, Akaroa Area School.
Leigh’s presentation will be followed by a short open Governance Meeting.
If you have an interest in the work of a Board of Trustees, please come along. Everyone is most welcome.

Nicola Hornsey,
Commissioner