Category Archives: Events & Reminders

School photos
Reminder the deadline for ordering is 24 November and any orders after that, families will have to pay for postage. Please let us know if you haven’t received the code to order your photos online.

Lost Property
There is a large amount of lost property down at the gym. Please have a look through it before it is disposed of at the end of the school year.

Cricket
Years 1-4 have been offered a cricket session on Tuesday November 26 at 11am at Akaroa Area School. Tim Gruijters from Canterbury Country Cricket will be taking the session.

Social Lawn Bowls Night
Please see the attached poster for this upcoming event. 5.30pm Saturday 23 November 2019 at the Akaroa Bowling Club.

Assembly:
It has been brought to my attention that some families were unaware of the assembly held last Friday. My apologies. So that everyone gets a chance to attend, we are scheduling an assembly for Friday November 22nd. Of course you are always welcome to visit the Junior Hub.

Nit alert:
We have had reports of nits living on the heads of Junior Hub students. Please check your child’s scalp and treat accordingly.

Hinewai sock puppets:
If you have any old socks at home please send them to school. Ms Mann is helping Hinewai make sock puppets on Wednesday afternoons this term.

Geology Trip Postponed
The Geology boat trip planned for tomorrow has been postponed until Wednesday 20 November due to weather. Consent form and $8 need to reach the office this week to enable students to partake.

School closed
Just a reminder that school will be closed on Thursday (Teacher only day) and Friday (Canterbury anniversary day).

Year 6-10 Activities week
Students from years 6-10 will be taking part in activity weeks from 18 Nov to 25 November. Lots of exciting activities are planned (kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding, surfing, fishing, snorkeling etc. ) Further information and consent form will follow.

Lemons wanted
Could anyone who has any spare lemons please bring them to the office to help go towards the lemonade stand at the spring show.

Parihaka Day Morning tea will be provided but please make sure students bring their lunch and a drink bottle. Students will also need their hats and could they please wear their PE uniform if they have it. There will be a Powhiri and so any women who attend have been asked to please wear a skirt. International Student Group – 2 to 7 February 2020 Akaroa Area School is pleased to host an international student group from China who will be travelling to Banks Peninsula and attending Akaroa Area School for an international student programme and to experience a wide range of activities focused around our natural/marine environment. We would very much appreciate expressions of interest from families who are interested in hosting International students aged 11-16 years old. This is a great way of building international friendships and will provide a foundation for future international student visits and exchanges. Please email the office to register your interest. Lost Property Please check the lost property down at the gym before the end of the year as it will be disposed of at the end of term. Spring Show Please click on the link and fill out our online form for your entries into our Spring Show. https://forms.gle/LGnH1bmzLbRS1CW97 Akaroa Civic Trust Please see the attached notices regarding the 50th Anniversary of the Akaroa Civic Trust and the AGM. We have been asked to pass on the following Community Hui Thursday 7th November, 5.30 at the Gaiety. This is an opportunity to participate in an interactive community workshop, voice your concerns and issues whilst exploring possibilities that best lead to positive Community outcomes. We are looking to identify what is important in our community and how we can work together to make that happen. We acknowledge Robin Arnold (Community Development Advisor) in facilitating this evening with Andrew Turner (Banks Peninsula Councillor), Jamie Stewart and Nigel Harrison (Community Board Members) in attending to hear “our voice”. If you might please extend this open invitation as we seek representation from the wider community and encourage all to come as “every voice matters”. RSVP for attendance would be greatly appreciated

Our school photos have arrived.

Students will bring home a school photo key with the secure access code and instructions for families to order online.

The deadline for ordering is 24 November and any orders after that, families will have to pay for postage.

Photolife can do postal orders if families prefer, just contact the school office, however the deadline will be tighter to allow for postage.

Please contact the office if you don’t get the photo key in the next day or two.

Parihaka Day:
BP schools Parihaka day will take place on Thursday 8 November in Okains Bay. Student in years 5 to 8 as well as some year 9 and 10 students will be attending $5 koha to cover transport and morning tea.. Permission form link to follow.

Spring Show:
Spring show will take place on Friday 29 November.

BP Athletics- change of date
The BP athletics date has been moved from 22 November and will now take place on Monday 25 November. Consent form link and information to follow.

Year 7-10 Geology trip 12 November
Year 7-10 geology trip on the Akaroa Dolphin’s boat will take place on Tuesday November 12. Thanks to the Akaroa Dolphin for subsidising the trip cost will be only $8. Consent form link and information to follow.

Examinations
Good luck to our NCEA students who are sitting exams over the next few weeks. If exams are in progress please keep noise to a minimum outside exam areas.

Reminder School Closed 14, 15 November
We would like to remind parents that school will be closed on Thursday 14 November (Staff only day) and Friday 15 November (Canterbury Anniversary day). Pool hours for pool card holders on 14th November will be as per a normal school day due to exams.

Swimming pool
There are still a few pool cards available for sale.

Parent Association Bowls Night
The Parents Association is organising a bowls night for Saturday 23 November at 5.30pm. Keep the date clear for a fun evening. More details to follow.

John Parsons
John Parsons, internet safety and risk assessment guru visited the Peninsula schools in 2015. He is an incredible speaker who brings lots of information relating to protecting ourselves and our students while using online and digital technologies.
John is working with our local schools again and will give a talk “A Community of Digital Learners” at 6.15pm on 31 October in Akaroa Area School. See attached flyer. Refreshments served. Please RSVP to office@akaroa.school.nz.

Hats
A reminder that hats are compulsory in term 4 and term 1 and that students will not be allowed to play outside without a hat. This year students will not be able to borrow a hat from the office.

Teacher Only Day
School will be closed on Thursday 14 November for a teacher only day this is the day before Canterbury Show Day.

Mufti
Reminder that tomorrow is mufti day please remember your gold coin donation.

Scholastic Bookclub
We will be processing the bookclub orders tomorrow morning. We can take cash orders at the office but Scholastic offer incentives if you order online through their LOOP system. Aside from getting freebies and the ease of ordering they also have an app that is very easy to use. We usually order about a week after the brochures are given out but you can put through late orders, preferably via LOOP, although you run the risk of not getting the books you want as they do run out of popular books. If you put through a late LOOP order please let me know as I will need to go in and release it.

We have been asked to pass on the following.

Health Hub Quiz Night
Please see the attached flyer for details on this fundraiser being run by the Guardians of Akaroa Hospital.

Library Closed for Renovation
Please see the attached flyer for the details on this temporary closure while the library gets a revamp.

Community Hui
Please see the attached flyer for the details of this public meeting being held at The Gaiety on 7 November from 5.30-8pm

John Parsons
John Parsons, internet safety and risk assessment guru visited the Peninsula schools in 2015. He is an incredible speaker who brings lots of information relating to protecting ourselves and our students while using online and digital technologies.
John is working with our local schools again and will give a talk “A Community of Digital Learners” at 6.15pm on 31 October in Akaroa Area School. See attached flyer. Refreshments served. Please RSVP to office@akaroa.school.nz.

Parents Association Fundraiser: Cloth produce bags
$14
Ditch single use plastic bags at the supermarket for organic cotton machine washable produce bags, and support Akaroa Area School at the same time! See photo on school facebook page or on the Akaroa Buy Sell and Exchange Facebook page.
Each set contains three produce bags: 1 small (20 x 25 cm), 1 medium (25 x 30 cm) and 1 large (30 x 37 cm).
If you’d like to order bags, please reply to the post on the Akaroa Buy Sell and Exchange Facebook page or email office@akaroa.school.nz

Labour Day
School will be closed next Monday, 28 October.

We have been asked to pass on the following notices:

Halloween
It’s that time of year again. Time to get Spooky. Our annual Halloween Disco is on again, Thursday, October 31st, 5.00pm – 8.00pm at the Gaiety. BYO drinks and dinner. Best Dressed Individual and Family. Loads of fun for everyone!  See attached poster

Scorpio books
NZ Bookshop Day is on Saturday, 26th October and we have some exciting events planned! Graphic novelist, Katie O’Neill will be hosting a drawing workshop, we’re throwing a Wundrous celebration of all things Nevermoor, we’ll have staff picks for only $15 each and most importantly – With each sale, customers are able to nominate a local school for us to donate 10% of their purchase to! Poster is attached.