Heron Herald Term 1, Week 7, 2019

OUR SCHOOL APP

STAFF CAR PARK

Just a reminder that the staff car park is not a “drop off and pick up zone”, it is for staff use only.

This is also due to the safe keeping of our students when they arrive and leave school. The gate will now be closed both morning and afternoon.

Please use the surrounding streets when dropping your children off at school, remembering to park in the designated areas.

Thank you for your co- operation.

MIDDLE & SENIOR SWIMMING SPORTS

We had both our middle and senior school swimming sports this week. Both proved to be incredibly successful and a lot of fun was had by all. Congratulations to all our senior students that made it through to ‘East Cluster swimming sports’. This is due to take place next Tuesday, the 26th March.

DOGS IN SCHOOL GROUNDS

Dogs seem to be making an appearance into the school grounds again. If you are a dog owner and walk your child to and from school, please can you either say good bye to your child at the school gate or leave your dogs tied up outside the school grounds.

We do have some children (and parents) who are frightened and intimidated by dogs and we would like everyone to feel comfortable at school. Please do not bring your dog into the school grounds during school hours.

Thank you for your understanding.

TERM DATES 2019

Term 1 – Mon 4th February – Friday 12th April

School holidays – 13th – 28th April

Waitangi Day – Wednesday 6th Feb, school closed

Term 2 – Mon 29th April – Friday 5th July

Queen’s Birthday – Monday 3rd June, school closed

School holidays – 6th – 21st July

Term 3 – Mon 22nd July – Fri 27th September

School holidays – 1st – 13th October

Term 4 – Mon 14th October – Thurs 19th December

Labour Day – Mon 28th October, school closed

ENROLMENT 2019

If you have a child due to start with us this year, please pop into the school office and pick up an enrolment pack asap. We are receiving lots of new entrant enrolments and are putting things in place for 2019.

SCHOOL SORES

School sores seem to be quite prolific at the moment. Please take some time to read the following information on how to prevent skin infections and keep skin healthy.

Healthy Skin / skin infections – Key messages

Key prevention messages

• Skin infections are preventable
• If left untreated skin infections can lead to serious health problems
• Serious skin infections are a major cause of avoidable hospitalisations in New Zealand

Healthy skin messages

• Wash and dry hands with soap and water often
• Keep skin clean with regular showers
• Clean wounds and hands, Cut fingernails and Cover injuries
• Care for other skin conditions e.g. eczema – use your creams and lotions
• Wash sheets and towels regularly
• Eat healthy food.  Healthy food is important for healthy skin
• Skin infections often start with an insect bite
• Treat animals for fleas regularly

Action messages

Families / whanau / individuals should be advised to seek medical attention if a sore or area of redness has any of the following features….

• Is greater than the size of a ten cent coin (approximately 1.5cm)
• Increasing size
• Has pus
• Has red streaks coming from it
• Is not getting better within two days
• Is located close to the eye (see doctor urgently)

Key messages are also on the resource below (available from Toi Te Ora):

For further information visit:

Toi Te Ora – Healthy Skin – Health professionals:

Toi Te Ora –Healthy Skin – Resources:

5 messages to keep your family healthy

Midland Health Share webpages

SETTING UP KINDO

KINDO VIDEO HELP

SCHOOL BBQ TRAILER

MATUA SCHOOL

TRAILER BBQ FOR HIRE

Ideal for fund-raising events, catering for large crowds at home or at work.

$100 per week day

$150 for weekend

Includes 1x full gas bottle

Bond is required

For all bookings contact Matua School on 07 576 9027, after hours 021 023 60747.

 SPORTS

Huge congratulations to Lewis from Room 7. Lewis competed in the Waikato BOP athletics champs last Saturday.

     

 LIBRARY

During Term 4 2018 our Discoverers wrote letters to share with me their favourite books and authors.  Some children even wanted a double up of specific book series in the Library to reduce the waiting time.  Over the next few weeks I will be displaying new books which were purchased according to the children’s requests.  They will be able to issue these new books out very very soon!  There is a sharing box also.  Please encourage your child to use the sharing box to share their favourite books, series and authors.  Children often introduce others to the joy of reading and I can assist by making sure these books are available to the school.

On another note, I’m seeking 15 minute parent helpers.  Anyone, for example, who can give 15 minutes after dropping off children or waiting to pick children up at the end of the day to shelve books and tidy shelves.  The School Librarians are doing a fine job and are incredibly busy at lunchtimes but need an occasional helping hand in the maintenance of the Library.  Any help is greatly appreciated!

I am based in the Library between 10am to 2pm Monday to Thursday or alternatively contact me by e-mail  library@matua.school.nz

Tracey Donovan-Grammer

 PTA NEWS

 PITA PIT LUNCH

Every Friday your child is able to order a Pita Pit lunch, which is then delivered to school just in time for lunch. You need to place an order via ‘Kindo’ , by 9am on Friday morning. Please see the menu below. It does say ‘every day’ but we do only offer this option on a Friday

Sustainable Backyards month is back; bigger and busier than ever!  The Sustainable Backyards programme is brought to you by Envirohub Bay of Plenty every March, and is now in its 14^th year.  The 2019 calendar has over 170 events to choose from throughout the Bay of Plenty region. 

The calendar of events includes workshops, talks, festivals, film screenings, beach clean ups, frock swaps, walks, garden tours, sewing bees, crop swaps and more!

The events are fun, varied and provide people with an opportunity to connect with their communities, share knowledge, learn more, and be inspired towards achieving a more sustainable future.  With a diverse mix of activities, there is something for everyone.  Some key events to lock into your diary:

Food for Thought by Good Neighbour

23rd of March, Our Place, Tauranga, 10am- 3pm, $10- kids under 13 FREE

Tauranga is set to celebrate another New Zealand first as the City prepares to host the Biggest Food Rescue Festival in the country. A celebration of rescued food and our community, there will be competitive cook-offs between 6 rival teams, food stalls, market items to purchase, live music and fun for the whole family.
We’ve got some amazing local businesses confirmed for the cook-off like New World Brookfield, PAK’n SAVE Cameron Road Tauranga and Countdown Supermarkets … just to name a few.

Food Rescue Cooking Demonstration with Peter Blakeway and Good Neighbour Trust

31st of March, 11Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, 2pm to 3.30pm, $15

Food waste contributes to one third of methane gases entering the atmosphere, and the majority of it is avoidable! Enjoy an informative afternoon learning how to create your own delicious meals with rescued food. Nibbles will be provided.

There are plenty more in the brochure so please feel free to look through or head onto Envirohub’s website

Please see attached posters, there are plenty more if you would like them. 

2019 Sustainable Backyards is going to be bigger and busier than ever before, thanks to the incredible ongoing support from our sponsors; BayTrust, Lottery Grants Board, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Pub Charity, Lion Foundation, Community Organisation Grant’s Scheme, ANZ Staff foundation, Ministry for the Environment, TECT and Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

We hope you will make time to connect, learn and be inspired during March towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

Contact projects@envirohub.org.nz or call 07 578 6664 for more information.