Matawara Parents 2018

Welcome to the final week of the Term!  Te Reo-Athon Money is to be returned this week! A huge thank you to those who have done this - well done!  INQUIRY -  On Tuesday we have our INQUIRY SHARING DAY, where you can come along and see what we have been up to with our Inquiry study this term. Along with this, the Student Council are encouraging all children to dress up as their favourite historian! We can't wait to see "who" comes through the door!  NORTH CANTERBURY KAPA HAKA -  Our North Canterbury Kapa haka performance is on Wednesday, 26th of September at 12pm, held at the Ohoka Primary School Hall. If you are coming to spectate, please arrive to the performance early, as sometimes the programme runs ahead of time. Important to note - * All children will be dressed in the Clarkville Kapa haka uniform at school * All children will travel by bus (the bus leaves at 11:20am) to Ohoka (there will be no charge for the bus) * Children bus back to school (Year

Welcome to Week 9! SKI TRIP -  WEDNESDAY is NEW day of our annual ski trip! The weather is looking fantastic! Please ensure you read all notices regarding this day VERY CAREFULLY and direct any questions you may have, to either Vikki or myself. PLEASE NOTE - it is school as usual for anyone who has not signed up for Ski Trip.  KAIAPOI HIGH SCHOOL INTERVIEWS - Year 8 Students Each Year 8 family was sent an email, to book an interview time with Kaiapoi High School early next term. Please ensure you have done this as we still have gaps and we need to send it to Kaiapoi High. This will be closed off on WEDNESDAY - if you are not on the list, we will give you a time, and let you know what that is.  SEXUALITY EDUCATION -  Our Sexuality lessons have begun, with lots of discussions and introductory activities in both Year 7 and 8.  Last week our focus was on -  * Setting the Scene and discussing what Sexuality is.  * Setting up our group expectations for participation

Welcome to Week 8!  It's Maori Language Week! Keep practicing your words for the Te Reo-Athon!  In Matawara, we will be testing towards the end of this week. Remember - the expectation is that Team Matawara will know how to say the words, understand what they mean, in addition to knowing how to spell them (don't forget the macrons!) KAPAHAKA -  Well done to our Kapahaka group who performed in the Christchurch Cultural Festival last Friday! It was a HUGE event to prepare for, and you have all done our school proud. We now put our focus towards the North Canterbury Kapahaka Festival which will happen on the last Wednesday of the term.  FISH AND CHIPS -  We have our termly fish and chip lunch on Thursday. Remember to order online EARLY!  HIGH SCHOOL ENROLMENTS -  Kaiapoi High School are requesting that parents let them know confirmation of children attending for 2019. If you have enrolled your child, and you have made alternative arrangements, please